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ChevLoRay · 10-31-2010, 09:41 PM

I have a friend nearby who works at a conversion facility, selling vehicles to the handicapped.

There's a suburban, with a work truck grille, that has been parked for several years. Apparently, the engine is trashed. He told me that there is a spare diesel engine for it and the entire package can be bought for $1500. Except for the left rear side glass, it looks good. I may go check it out up close and personal for a better picture.

I have no idea of the year, only that it is a '94 and up.

scotts62 · 11-01-2010, 07:31 AM

Thats cool remember to snap some pics

packers05 · 11-07-2010, 08:39 PM

running diesel burbs bring big bucks

ChevLoRay · 11-11-2010, 07:48 PM

Just took some pix, but haven't downloaded and resized them for posting. The 'burb is a '94 Cheyenne 3/4-ton, 2WD, 6.5 Turbo/automatic. The rear doors have defog. It has bucket seats, but no console. The grille is the Work Truck variety. There is a bulls-eye on the drivers's side of the windshield and a crack from top to bottom. The left rear window (side glass .....big one) is still in-place, but cracked all over....probably a rock when mowing was done. It has 126K actual miles. The block on this one is history. He has another engine that has a good block, but bad heads. He says the turbo spins freely on the truck. His wife drove it from new, until late '01 or early '02. According to the owner, there were 12 of them that were identical and were supposedly ordered for the Oklahoma highway department. When they arrived, they had cloth seats and chrome bumpers and the State refused them. So, a dealership in Little Rock bought them to sell. He said there's another one in town that has over 300K miles w/o any issues. I'm not a diesel person, aside from the school bus I drive. He does want to sell and I was amazed at the price, considering all that you get for the money. There's no money in it for me. This is just an informational posting.

thirdstreettito · 11-11-2010, 10:15 PM

If you dont know anything about diesels dont buy one that needs work. If you have money for a reputable shop to fix it, then go ahead. I bought a diesel that needed work and I knew nothing about diesels, nightmare. Just my (now diesel oriented) opinion.

**Boog** · 11-11-2010, 10:56 PM

Dang, that could be a fire chief's truck. Have you priced the rear side window glass? That and the windshield could run near 500 maybe putting you at 2,000 and it hasn't run yet. Hmmm.

tommie · 11-12-2010, 07:30 PM

sounds high $$$ to me....

i would not buy it, for that price unless you are very comfortable working on diesels and this is your dream rig.....

ChevLoRay · 11-13-2010, 01:33 AM

Actually, he only wants $1300 for the whole enchilada....suburban and the spare engine with all the extras that are on it. It isn't for me. I don't want it. Someone could buy it and part it out and easily recoup their investment and then some. But, I'm not into that. No time, no place to disassemble and no place to store pieces.

10-31-2010, 09:41 PM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Diesel suburban question.... I have a friend nearby who works at a conversion facility, selling vehicles to the handicapped. There's a suburban, with a work truck grille, that has been parked for several years. Apparently, the engine is trashed. He told me that there is a spare diesel engine for it and the entire package can be bought for $1500. Except for the left rear side glass, it looks good. I may go check it out up close and personal for a better picture. I have no idea of the year, only that it is a '94 and up. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-01-2010, 07:31 AM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Diesel suburban question.... Thats cool remember to snap some pics __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-07-2010, 08:39 PM	#3
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: Diesel suburban question.... running diesel burbs bring big bucks

11-11-2010, 07:48 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Diesel suburban question.... Just took some pix, but haven't downloaded and resized them for posting. The 'burb is a '94 Cheyenne 3/4-ton, 2WD, 6.5 Turbo/automatic. The rear doors have defog. It has bucket seats, but no console. The grille is the Work Truck variety. There is a bulls-eye on the drivers's side of the windshield and a crack from top to bottom. The left rear window (side glass .....big one) is still in-place, but cracked all over....probably a rock when mowing was done. It has 126K actual miles. The block on this one is history. He has another engine that has a good block, but bad heads. He says the turbo spins freely on the truck. His wife drove it from new, until late '01 or early '02. According to the owner, there were 12 of them that were identical and were supposedly ordered for the Oklahoma highway department. When they arrived, they had cloth seats and chrome bumpers and the State refused them. So, a dealership in Little Rock bought them to sell. He said there's another one in town that has over 300K miles w/o any issues. I'm not a diesel person, aside from the school bus I drive. He does want to sell and I was amazed at the price, considering all that you get for the money. There's no money in it for me. This is just an informational posting. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 11-11-2010 at 09:05 PM.

11-11-2010, 10:15 PM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Diesel suburban question.... If you dont know anything about diesels dont buy one that needs work. If you have money for a reputable shop to fix it, then go ahead. I bought a diesel that needed work and I knew nothing about diesels, nightmare. Just my (now diesel oriented) opinion. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-11-2010, 10:56 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Diesel suburban question.... Dang, that could be a fire chief's truck. Have you priced the rear side window glass? That and the windshield could run near 500 maybe putting you at 2,000 and it hasn't run yet. Hmmm. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-12-2010, 07:30 PM	#7
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	Re: Diesel suburban question.... sounds high $$$ to me.... i would not buy it, for that price unless you are very comfortable working on diesels and this is your dream rig.....

11-13-2010, 01:33 AM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Diesel suburban question.... Actually, he only wants $1300 for the whole enchilada....suburban and the spare engine with all the extras that are on it. It isn't for me. I don't want it. Someone could buy it and part it out and easily recoup their investment and then some. But, I'm not into that. No time, no place to disassemble and no place to store pieces. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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