Finally bought another Suburban

[Bigdav160]

I never even got to see it. How is it?

Like a 40 year truck would be; a mix of good and bad.

The good:

• Like you said, well optioned
• Doesn't look like it's ever been wrecked and is 99% complete
• Runs strong and drives straight.
• Rockers and floor look good
• Has original dealer installed tow hooks
• Seats have been redone. New foam and covers

The not so good:

• Steering box needs to be rebuilt
• Miss matched gear ratios front to rear. The Eaton was replaced with a 14 bolt
• Some rust thru on the doors, upper wheel arches, lower tail gate
• A/C compressor is on a box in the back. Was not reinstalled after engine transplant.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Like a 40 year truck would be; a mix of good and bad.

The good:

• Like you said, well optioned
• Doesn't look like it's ever been wrecked and is 99% complete
• Runs strong and drives straight.
• Rockers and floor look good
• Has original dealer installed tow hooks
• Seats have been redone. New foam and covers
• The Eaton was replaced with a 14 bolt

The not so good:

• Steering box needs to be rebuilt
• Miss matched gear ratios front to rear.
• Some rust thru on the doors, upper wheel arches, lower tail gate
• A/C compressor is on a box in the back. Was not reinstalled after engine transplant.

Great looking Suburban. Nice find.

The 14-bolt is a great unit. Tough as nails and easy to get replacement parts for. Not so much the HO52/72 they replaced. I moved this to the good side of your list.

What gears are in it front & rear now?