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nvrtolo4me · 04-08-2005, 11:24 PM

i just picked up this.it is an 87 2wd suburban with 61000 miles on it.the body is in great shape just needs some cleaning and a paint job the rear barn doors will need some repair on the bottoms but they are saveable. sholud be bagged and shaved very soon will update as it goes.

1BGTOAD · 05-10-2005, 12:42 AM

this is the second sub I've owned now, the first was an "85 1/2ton 4X4 that I bought with about 63k on it, and drove to well over 200K!
I bought this one here, a 3/4ton 4X4 from the second owner three years ago, with about 86K and it now has 117K. Just stuck a starter in it over the weekend, no symptoms, up and died without a warning!
I took a trip to Oregon with two friends and our five bird dogs in my old '75 Int. Scout for ten days, were packed in like sardines, and decided then, my next ride would be a sub and been driving them ever since '90! Started pointing out every sub I saw to my wife, she said, "you want one of those Big Toads?" Needless to say, she got one of those sideways type looks!

randys 79 burb · 08-20-2005, 06:15 PM

this is my 79 burb got new 400 s b new 6 lift just got body parts from l.m.c truck. got a lot of work to do.

**special-K** · 08-21-2005, 09:54 PM

I thought this thread was lost forever.I`ll put the`91 up:6.2,4L80E,4.10,Gov-Lok,Scottsdale,and former WashingtonSuburbanSanitaryCommission fleet vehicle.These are the people who handle the President`s sh!+.(and drinking water)

I put Warn Premiums(had Autos),TuffCountry 4" springs,Rancho 9000RSXs,35" Goodyear MTRs,and 3" dual exhaust w/DynoMax round mufflers on it.

u2slow · 08-21-2005, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I`ll put the`91 up:6.2,4L80E,4.10,Gov-Lok.

I looked forever for one of these (4wd of course).... had to buy an F350 instead.

**special-K** · 08-22-2005, 10:21 AM

Yeah,I saw this and had to have it.I got what I wanted mechanically.Lots bof loaded Subs out there,and that would be nice.But,this is a jump in and go machine and gets the job done.The best thing is it was fleet-maintained and at 96K I could buy with confidence.If I see another,I want to buy it.I figure just to have the drvrteain for an older truck is worth it.

89onetonsub · 09-12-2005, 01:19 AM

my 89 burb

bad_burb · 09-24-2005, 02:39 AM

some pictures of my '76 suburban 1/2 ton, 454/th400, a/c, tow package, power rear window but manual all other windows and some sort of crazy cruise control lookin' thing. i think it is a weirdly optioned truck.
my plans include: flat black paint, red interior, bagged suspension, big rims, built motor and possibly a supercharger. the plan is for this to be my shop truck for the custom cabinet/furniture shop i would like to open in the near future.

http://<br /> http://pg.photos.yaho...lama/my_photos

do you like my inner fender mounted tool box?

LiveWire64 · 10-20-2005, 10:34 AM

Here's a pic of my 77 Chevy Suburban Silverado 20 Trailering Special. My dad bought it new in 1977. It came equiped with the 250 horse 454 & turbo 400.Limited slip 4:11 rear.
Has a buckskin vinyl interior. Had a few options on it including the 40 gallon gas tank with skid plate. Seems weird on a 2-wheel drive. Rear AC,tinted glass,big mirrors,grill trim,trailering package, Tilt wheel,cruise,power rear window,2-tone paint,heavy front springs,oil & trans coolers,etc.
Was a daily driver from 77-02. Had the engine rebuilt once & the trans twice. We put headers & a 2 1/2" exhaust on it. Always ran & pulled like a champ till he parked it. It really needs alot of little things to be nice again. No time or money, so I have it now & am taking the engine & trans out & using them on my sons 72 Malibu. Just gonna strip what we need & junk the rest. Too many projects & no time or $$$$'s. Oh, & before anyone asks, yes, the headlite surrounds are off a 79. LOL. Enjoy Brad

02 WS6 TA · 11-03-2005, 03:59 PM

Here's our '87 2500 454 'Burb...It's primary focus is towing the toys to the track.

Yes, OPEC loves me.

RANDY COX · 01-15-2006, 10:36 PM

Here's my 90

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smokkey1 · 01-01-2007, 09:13 PM

hey guys I haven't posted here in awhile. so I thought I post up some recent pics of my burb.....

rcbildr · 01-04-2007, 05:34 PM

Here's my 85. So far I've replaced the original engine, installed an SM-465, installed warn premium hubs, and put a set of 33's on it. Haven't done much to the interior except remove the old smelly carpet and install better front seats. I have a new carpet kit and headliner for it. Future repairs include, new windshield, new injectors, and a new throwout bearing. Since I have to replace the throwout bearing, I am thinking of converting it over to a hydraulic clutch. I also need to buy the rest of the parts needed to do a 4" lift. I also have a Warn winch and a winch bumper waiting to be installed. Thanks!

u2slow · 01-06-2007, 01:13 AM

Update:

I swapped in a SM465, added a meaner bumper, and pimped it up a little for work.

Walts_restoration · 01-28-2007, 02:06 AM

hahaha i need to get my convertible on here. 1977 Chevrolet 3/4 2wd, heavy duty application 454, turbo 400, towing package, big gas tank, cruise air and all the options. Some idiot cut the back half of the roof off (behind rear doors) to haul rock, and it wasn't a very rusty truck. Couldn't he had just bought an old ford to tear up??? i mean you just ruined a perfectly good truck. Oh well ill try to remember to get pics here.

edit: got the pics now

midwestburner · 02-12-2007, 04:04 PM

14bFF/D60, TH400, 454 (est. 500hp), 150 shot nitrous, 12" spring lift, 40" boggers, and 5.13 gears.

**Already Gone** · 02-12-2007, 09:22 PM

Hey Midwest Burner, driving your Burb through the mud looks like a great way to blow off some stress and have a ball doing it !!!

gangforward · 02-13-2007, 06:28 AM

Just picked up this 1991 2500 (350/Turbo 400) a few weeks ago. So far a complete suspension rebuild, shocks, etc, and new tires exhaust (3") and cold air intake.

Tanaman · 02-15-2007, 01:10 PM

Here is my '91. I bought it mainly to plow my driveway, but it looks like I am going to be using it as a daily driver this summer.

tom coop · 02-17-2007, 03:38 PM

this is my 90 that ive been working on for a while. its so cold and im so broke i havent worked on it in a while but i hope to finish it by the end of the summer. bagged, shaved, carbeurated, th350 tranny,sd 4link and bridge bar, slams on all 4's, 22 inch wheels

screwballl · 02-18-2007, 01:01 PM

wow guess my 91 3/4 ton with 454 is a rare one, seems most had a 350 or diesel. Great pics guys!

redz 1970 K5 · 05-22-2007, 11:19 AM

I was bummed to see this thread sinking away. Can we get this a sticky?

Here are updated pics of my 88 Burb. I just realized I have never put it on here. Here are the specs-

6" BDS suspension, 35x12.50R17 BFG A/Ts on 17x10" MB Motoring Gunner 6's, Bilsteins, Borgeson steering shaft, dual steering stabilizers, manual hubs, 4.56s, MSD ignition (MSD 6A, Superconductor wires, blaster coil, cap/rotor), K&N drop in, Thorley tri-y headers, walker high flow cat, flowmaster 40 series delta flow, B&M tranny cooler, Hayden engine oil cooler, 91 grille conversion, full system (infinity, alpine) and a few more goodies.

**Already Gone** · 05-22-2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

I was bummed to see this thread sinking away. Can we get this a sticky?

Here are updated pics of my 88 Burb. I just realized I have never put it on here. Here are the specs-

6" BDS suspension, 35x12.50R17 BFG A/Ts on 17x10" MB Motoring Gunner 6's, Bilsteins, Borgeson steering shaft, dual steering stabilizers, manual hubs, 4.56s, MSD ignition (MSD 6A, Superconductor wires, blaster coil, cap/rotor), K&N drop in, Thorley tri-y headers, walker high flow cat, flowmaster 40 series delta flow, B&M tranny cooler, Hayden engine oil cooler, 91 grille conversion, full system (infinity, alpine) and a few more goodies.

Great looking Burb !!!

T1NMAN · 06-10-2007, 09:39 PM

Heres mine hooked to the boat

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...N/100_0828.jpg

bjinar1 · 06-12-2007, 08:00 PM

Here's my '88--It's a daily driver, and bone stock, but we've got some plans for it. See' em here.

05-10-2005, 12:42 AM	#52
1BGTOAD Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2	my current "big toad" this is the second sub I've owned now, the first was an "85 1/2ton 4X4 that I bought with about 63k on it, and drove to well over 200K! I bought this one here, a 3/4ton 4X4 from the second owner three years ago, with about 86K and it now has 117K. Just stuck a starter in it over the weekend, no symptoms, up and died without a warning! I took a trip to Oregon with two friends and our five bird dogs in my old '75 Int. Scout for ten days, were packed in like sardines, and decided then, my next ride would be a sub and been driving them ever since '90! Started pointing out every sub I saw to my wife, she said, "you want one of those Big Toads?" Needless to say, she got one of those sideways type looks! Attached Images Last edited by 1BGTOAD; 05-10-2005 at 12:45 AM.

08-20-2005, 06:15 PM	#53
randys 79 burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: yulee fl Posts: 2	this is my 79 burb got new 400 s b new 6 lift just got body parts from l.m.c truck. got a lot of work to do. Attached Images Last edited by randys 79 burb; 08-20-2005 at 06:18 PM.

08-21-2005, 09:54 PM	#54
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	I thought this thread was lost forever.I`ll put the`91 up:6.2,4L80E,4.10,Gov-Lok,Scottsdale,and former WashingtonSuburbanSanitaryCommission fleet vehicle.These are the people who handle the President`s sh!+.(and drinking water) I put Warn Premiums(had Autos),TuffCountry 4" springs,Rancho 9000RSXs,35" Goodyear MTRs,and 3" dual exhaust w/DynoMax round mufflers on it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-21-2005 at 10:05 PM. Reason: Forgot Pics

08-22-2005, 10:21 AM	#56
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Yeah,I saw this and had to have it.I got what I wanted mechanically.Lots bof loaded Subs out there,and that would be nice.But,this is a jump in and go machine and gets the job done.The best thing is it was fleet-maintained and at 96K I could buy with confidence.If I see another,I want to buy it.I figure just to have the drvrteain for an older truck is worth it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-12-2005, 01:19 AM	#57
89onetonsub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 10	my 89 burb Attached Images __________________ Im not tailgating, its drafting Last edited by 89onetonsub; 09-12-2005 at 01:21 AM.

04-08-2005, 11:24 PM	#51
nvrtolo4me Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 14	i just picked up this.it is an 87 2wd suburban with 61000 miles on it.the body is in great shape just needs some cleaning and a paint job the rear barn doors will need some repair on the bottoms but they are saveable. sholud be bagged and shaved very soon will update as it goes.

09-24-2005, 02:39 AM	#58
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	my burb some pictures of my '76 suburban 1/2 ton, 454/th400, a/c, tow package, power rear window but manual all other windows and some sort of crazy cruise control lookin' thing. i think it is a weirdly optioned truck. my plans include: flat black paint, red interior, bagged suspension, big rims, built motor and possibly a supercharger. the plan is for this to be my shop truck for the custom cabinet/furniture shop i would like to open in the near future. http://<br /> http://pg.photos.yaho...lama/my_photos do you like my inner fender mounted tool box?

10-20-2005, 10:34 AM	#59
LiveWire64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: west coast Posts: 51	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Here's a pic of my 77 Chevy Suburban Silverado 20 Trailering Special. My dad bought it new in 1977. It came equiped with the 250 horse 454 & turbo 400.Limited slip 4:11 rear. Has a buckskin vinyl interior. Had a few options on it including the 40 gallon gas tank with skid plate. Seems weird on a 2-wheel drive. Rear AC,tinted glass,big mirrors,grill trim,trailering package, Tilt wheel,cruise,power rear window,2-tone paint,heavy front springs,oil & trans coolers,etc. Was a daily driver from 77-02. Had the engine rebuilt once & the trans twice. We put headers & a 2 1/2" exhaust on it. Always ran & pulled like a champ till he parked it. It really needs alot of little things to be nice again. No time or money, so I have it now & am taking the engine & trans out & using them on my sons 72 Malibu. Just gonna strip what we need & junk the rest. Too many projects & no time or $$$$'s. Oh, & before anyone asks, yes, the headlite surrounds are off a 79. LOL. Enjoy Brad Last edited by LiveWire64; 10-20-2005 at 10:36 AM.

11-03-2005, 03:59 PM	#60
02 WS6 TA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Panama City Beach,FL / ATL, GA Posts: 31	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Here's our '87 2500 454 'Burb...It's primary focus is towing the toys to the track. Yes, OPEC loves me. __________________ 2002 WS6 M6-454 LSx,,2000 Camaro SS M6,2000 WS6 M6->A4,2004 Silverado SS,2002 Grand Prix GTPSdn ,2001 Grand Prix GTP Cpe 1999 GMC Slonoma,1996 Impala SS,1989 Trans Am WS6- Yeah, I like GM stuff.

01-15-2006, 10:36 PM	#61
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Here's my 90 burbs's __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-01-2007, 09:13 PM	#62
smokkey1 Land Beast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! hey guys I haven't posted here in awhile. so I thought I post up some recent pics of my burb..... __________________ 90' GMC 1 Ton Suburban

01-04-2007, 05:34 PM	#63
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Here's my 85. So far I've replaced the original engine, installed an SM-465, installed warn premium hubs, and put a set of 33's on it. Haven't done much to the interior except remove the old smelly carpet and install better front seats. I have a new carpet kit and headliner for it. Future repairs include, new windshield, new injectors, and a new throwout bearing. Since I have to replace the throwout bearing, I am thinking of converting it over to a hydraulic clutch. I also need to buy the rest of the parts needed to do a 4" lift. I also have a Warn winch and a winch bumper waiting to be installed. Thanks! __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

01-06-2007, 01:13 AM	#64
u2slow Web Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: BC, Canada, eh? Posts: 388	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Update: I swapped in a SM465, added a meaner bumper, and pimped it up a little for work. __________________ '66 C10 longstep - Clifford equiped '84 C20 Suburban 6.2L - awaiting 4x4 conversion '91 V3500 Crewcab - awaiting diesel swap

01-28-2007, 02:06 AM	#65
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! hahaha i need to get my convertible on here. 1977 Chevrolet 3/4 2wd, heavy duty application 454, turbo 400, towing package, big gas tank, cruise air and all the options. Some idiot cut the back half of the roof off (behind rear doors) to haul rock, and it wasn't a very rusty truck. Couldn't he had just bought an old ford to tear up??? i mean you just ruined a perfectly good truck. Oh well ill try to remember to get pics here. edit: got the pics now __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums Last edited by Walts_restoration; 01-28-2007 at 05:55 PM.

02-12-2007, 04:04 PM	#66
midwestburner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 24	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! 14bFF/D60, TH400, 454 (est. 500hp), 150 shot nitrous, 12" spring lift, 40" boggers, and 5.13 gears. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy 2wd lwb 350/TH350 72 Chevy 4wd lwb 454/TH350



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02-12-2007, 09:22 PM	#67
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Hey Midwest Burner, driving your Burb through the mud looks like a great way to blow off some stress and have a ball doing it !!! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

02-13-2007, 06:28 AM	#68
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Just picked up this 1991 2500 (350/Turbo 400) a few weeks ago. So far a complete suspension rebuild, shocks, etc, and new tires exhaust (3") and cold air intake. __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

02-15-2007, 01:10 PM	#69
Tanaman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Blooming Prairie, Mn Posts: 3	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Here is my '91. I bought it mainly to plow my driveway, but it looks like I am going to be using it as a daily driver this summer. Attached Images

02-17-2007, 03:38 PM	#70
tom coop Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: memphis Posts: 98	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! this is my 90 that ive been working on for a while. its so cold and im so broke i havent worked on it in a while but i hope to finish it by the end of the summer. bagged, shaved, carbeurated, th350 tranny,sd 4link and bridge bar, slams on all 4's, 22 inch wheels Attached Images

02-18-2007, 01:01 PM	#71
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! wow guess my 91 3/4 ton with 454 is a rare one, seems most had a 350 or diesel. Great pics guys! __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

05-22-2007, 11:19 AM	#72
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! I was bummed to see this thread sinking away. Can we get this a sticky? Here are updated pics of my 88 Burb. I just realized I have never put it on here. Here are the specs- 6" BDS suspension, 35x12.50R17 BFG A/Ts on 17x10" MB Motoring Gunner 6's, Bilsteins, Borgeson steering shaft, dual steering stabilizers, manual hubs, 4.56s, MSD ignition (MSD 6A, Superconductor wires, blaster coil, cap/rotor), K&N drop in, Thorley tri-y headers, walker high flow cat, flowmaster 40 series delta flow, B&M tranny cooler, Hayden engine oil cooler, 91 grille conversion, full system (infinity, alpine) and a few more goodies. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 05-22-2007 at 11:35 AM.

06-10-2007, 09:39 PM	#74
T1NMAN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: idaho Posts: 8	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Heres mine hooked to the boat http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...N/100_0828.jpg Last edited by T1NMAN; 06-10-2007 at 09:42 PM.

06-12-2007, 08:00 PM	#75
bjinar1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 15	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Here's my '88--It's a daily driver, and bone stock, but we've got some plans for it. See' em here. __________________ What'll we modify next? (Evil laugh follows) ----- '88 Chevy Suburban, 350, 1/2 ton, 2WD '90 Chevy C1500, 2WD Ext. Cab/Long Bed (my beater) '99 Saturn SL2, 1.9L DOHC

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