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Gunny · 06-18-2004, 08:13 AM

Just a quick Hi to the group and to introduce myself.

for the past 15 years I have only had Jeeps (started with a CJ-7, then a Wrangler and for the last 3 years my Cherokee, have been a member of jeepsunlimited.com forums for a few years), I have a little side business fixing (or parting out if it is beyond repair) Cherokee's that I pick up at insurance, police or general auctions - towing them back with my Jeep while at times can be a little hairy it has always handled the job. A few months ago I got a steal on a 65 Thunderbird ($1,000 on ebay) that was in Virginia but had no way to tow it, ended up having it shipped, so I decided it was time to bite the bullet and get something that can handle towing these vehicles.

I found a 1988 GMC Suburban 6.2 4x4 (LOL ebay again $2,300). After what I am used to driving this burb is a beast but I enjoy it and as you will find out soon enough when i start posting, while I am very mechanically inclined (going on 26 years as a Crew Chief on Marine Corps Huey and Cobra Helicopters plus I hold my FAA Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic license) and really enjoy doing all my own wrenching/mod work I do not have a clue on what is involved with working the Duramax Diesel powerplant - the truck is in good condition body/interior wise but has developed some charging and tranny problems.

Glad to find this group

Gunny

KShortell · 06-18-2004, 10:57 AM

Welcome aboard!

I'm a bit the opposite. I've had my Suburban for over a decade. I only bought a Jeep a couple of years ago. :p I love 'em both, each a tool for a different purpose...

BeerMonkeY · 06-18-2004, 05:22 PM

welcome, i also have a 87 wrangler w/ a chevy 350 and a lowered suburban

Blue Beard · 06-18-2004, 08:51 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State....

woodhippy · 07-16-2004, 01:44 PM

Welcome from one new member to another! I have went the JEEP route also, '46 CJ2A, '80 CJ5, '81 Wrangler, '49 & '50 WIllys wagons. They are all long gone, and now I ended up with a free '86 2wd 1/2 ton Suburban. I have a .30 over 350 to put in, gonna swap the 700R4 for a TH350, lower it a little, and drive the heck out of it. Good luck with your rig.

crews · 07-16-2004, 01:57 PM

Welcome from the Show me State!! This board ROCKS....you'll never find a better group of enthusiasts....

Again-WELCOME!!

Gunny · 07-16-2004, 05:24 PM

thanks for the welcome - have already found a ton of information helpful with my suburban

06-18-2004, 08:13 AM	#1
Gunny runnin on empty Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 115	New to the Group Just a quick Hi to the group and to introduce myself. for the past 15 years I have only had Jeeps (started with a CJ-7, then a Wrangler and for the last 3 years my Cherokee, have been a member of jeepsunlimited.com forums for a few years), I have a little side business fixing (or parting out if it is beyond repair) Cherokee's that I pick up at insurance, police or general auctions - towing them back with my Jeep while at times can be a little hairy it has always handled the job. A few months ago I got a steal on a 65 Thunderbird ($1,000 on ebay) that was in Virginia but had no way to tow it, ended up having it shipped, so I decided it was time to bite the bullet and get something that can handle towing these vehicles. I found a 1988 GMC Suburban 6.2 4x4 (LOL ebay again $2,300). After what I am used to driving this burb is a beast but I enjoy it and as you will find out soon enough when i start posting, while I am very mechanically inclined (going on 26 years as a Crew Chief on Marine Corps Huey and Cobra Helicopters plus I hold my FAA Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic license) and really enjoy doing all my own wrenching/mod work I do not have a clue on what is involved with working the Duramax Diesel powerplant - the truck is in good condition body/interior wise but has developed some charging and tranny problems. Glad to find this group Gunny __________________ 88 GMC Suburban - 6.2 Diesel 4x4 87 Jeep Cherokee - 6" lift, 32 bfg's, way too many mods to list. 65 Thunderbird - Stock United States Marine Corps SEPIUS EXERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATER INFINITAS "Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever"

06-18-2004, 10:57 AM	#2
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 724	Welcome aboard! I'm a bit the opposite. I've had my Suburban for over a decade. I only bought a Jeep a couple of years ago. :p I love 'em both, each a tool for a different purpose... __________________ Semper Paratus

06-18-2004, 05:22 PM	#3
BeerMonkeY sold Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PA Posts: 227	welcome, i also have a 87 wrangler w/ a chevy 350 and a lowered suburban __________________ 07 Rubicon, 2" lift,35's on some bling'n 20"s, warn winch. (20's for sale, 5on5) looking for 73-87 crew cab with 8' bed,2wd,PM me if you see one around

06-18-2004, 08:51 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome from SW Washington State.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

07-16-2004, 01:57 PM	#6
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Welcome from the Show me State!! This board ROCKS....you'll never find a better group of enthusiasts.... Again-WELCOME!! __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

07-16-2004, 01:44 PM	#5
woodhippy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5	Welcome from one new member to another! I have went the JEEP route also, '46 CJ2A, '80 CJ5, '81 Wrangler, '49 & '50 WIllys wagons. They are all long gone, and now I ended up with a free '86 2wd 1/2 ton Suburban. I have a .30 over 350 to put in, gonna swap the 700R4 for a TH350, lower it a little, and drive the heck out of it. Good luck with your rig.

07-16-2004, 05:24 PM	#7
Gunny runnin on empty Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 115	thanks for the welcome - have already found a ton of information helpful with my suburban __________________ 88 GMC Suburban - 6.2 Diesel 4x4 87 Jeep Cherokee - 6" lift, 32 bfg's, way too many mods to list. 65 Thunderbird - Stock United States Marine Corps SEPIUS EXERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATER INFINITAS "Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever"



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