It's Finally Here: Project 4x4 Family Hauler/Daily Driver

[DieselFJ]

I finally finished my Landcruiser project and I am now looking to move onto my Burban. What I have is a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom Deluxe Suburban in Hugger Orange.

What I am looking to do with the build is:

96 Cummins 6BT/07 Allison 6-speed Auto/NP205
4" Alcan spring lift w/rear air bags for towing
OEM axles (D44 Front HO52 Rear w/detroit)
Original Front and Rear A/C
Tilt Steering
Power Locks/Power Windows/Cruise Control
Custom A/V with built in displays
Lizzard Skin sound deadner and cermaic coating
Custom interior/seats (includes 1 full bench/2 short benches)
custom Gauges

I believe the list above covers everything. I do know I don't want to take away from the look and feel of the Suburban, so I will be carful about what mods I do and how they will look in the end. I have attached some before pictures, hopefully I will be able to move forward pretty quickly. I will post pictures of the progress.

Thanks
Scott

[jbclassix]

updates?

[DieselFJ]

Sorry I haven't given any updates, attached are pictures of where the project sits now. I am currently in the process of pulling the motor which should be completed this week. When I started this thread I was under the impression that this was going to be a quick build with the majority of my time focued on this build, I was wrong. The next 6 months or so of my time will be focused on a home remodel for me and my family. I do still believe I will have time to work on the project, but it will be a lot slower than expected. Please bear with me I definitly want to share this build with everyone on this board.

Thanks
Scott

[salvo]

Sounds like it's going to be a great build DieselFJ, can't wait for the progress.

I don't want to stray from your post but do you have a link to your FJ build?
I have had my 76 FJ40 for close to 30 years. I rebuilt it about 15 years ago.

[DieselFJ]

Wow, cruiser looks great, especially after 15 years. I never did a build thread on my 40, but I really wish I had, thus the reason for the Suburban build thread. Attached are a couple of pictures as my Cruiser sits now.

Scott

[salvo]

Man that is NICE!

[DieselFJ]

Thanks, it took a while, but it's finally done. I am really excited to get the Suburban into the same condition, but there will definitely be a learning curve for me, I have spent very little time wrenching on a Chevy.

Scott

[justcuz]

You'll find them pretty easy. No harder than the Toyota. I refer to FJ's as a Japanese Chevy. The body was inspired by the Jeep and the engine was inspired by the GMC 6 in duece and a halfs.

[DieselFJ]

Originally Posted by justcuz

You'll find them pretty easy. No harder than the Toyota. I refer to FJ's as a Japanese Chevy. The body was inspired by the Jeep and the engine was inspired by the GMC 6 in duece and a halfs.

Since I am doing the Cummins motor My big concerns are figuring out how things like the A/C and heat work, and how all the little parts and pieces fit together, ie. door panels, dash, headliner etc.... Plus with Landcruisers it seemed to be easy to find parts, especially since Toyota still had most of the parts available from the dealer, so finding good parts suppliers and good replacement parts will be a task, but that was one of the reasons for the build thread, to pull on the experience of other Chevy guys. Well, even with my home remodel I am still looking for my Allison 6 speed, so as soon as I find it I will start moving forward on the build. Pictures comming soon.

Later
Scott

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Opened this back up so he can continue his build if he wants. I am seeing if I can get the deleted post remnants removed....

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