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Sorry, but there may be a few problems with that idea. Suburbans are super heavy. I think they weigh around 7,000 pounds??? someone correct me if I'm wrong. I have a 24 foot long car trailer and I believe that it weighs 2400 pounds. That is a buttload of weight to be hauling well over 2000 miles. I hate to say it, but, buying a 35 year old truck and expecting to jump in it and haul all that weight all that distance is a little crazy. Too many things to break. If you just buy some old beater with a 3sp manual or turbo 350 chances are you are going to have a heck of a time keeping up with traffic, too low geared. It would be 55mph the whole way, not to mention about 10mpg. The only way I would do it was if I bought a modified truck with a rebuilt 350 and a 700R4 or 4L60 that has been driven regularly. I am totally for you buying a 67-72, but I don't suggest you do what you are proposing to do. And, from experience, I grew up in the country part of NY, THERE ARE NOT GOOD ORIGINAL TRUCKS IN THE NORTHEAST. NONE. If you want a 67-72, and I really do suggest buying one!, buy one from California before you go. Good luck and have a safe trip when you do go!
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