94 Suburban to Crew Build: The 50/50 Turban

[Dub_X]

Well, this is Suburban number two. But it's going to be build number one. This one is a 1994 Chevy Suburban 4x4. This is going to be an almost identical build to the '97. But this one isn't as stripped. No motor, no trans, some of the dash stripped out, door panels stripped, no front seat. BUT, no horrible wiring removed. The '88 is going to become a sacrificial lamb for this build.

The motor and trans are coming out of the '88. A lot of the dash components are coming out of the '88. The bench seat will temporarily be mounted in the front of the Suburban for a temporary front seat. The front suspension that was put under the '88 brand new by me and my dad, is going to go under the front of the Burb. And that's all to make it driveable again. Then down the road, we're gonna hack the back of the Burb and add the back of the '88 cab, and use the back of the '88 frame to extend the Suburban frame out to put a pickup bed on it.

Anyway, here's some pics of the '94 Suburban. Also, the '88 was resurrected to go get this beast.







The '88's first road trip since 2010. Glad to know that it can still go. I'm satisfied. 75 mile drive to Stockton, MO.



Here's the Burb back on the ground, with a temporary right front door.



Well, here's my new beast. Let me know what everyone thinks of the future project, and the truck itself.

I think some time tomorrow, depending on weather, I'm going to get some interior pics.

[TowwDogg]

This is going to be a good build. You have all of the parts to put it together now it just has to get started

[75ChevyGuy]

This truck looks like a much better starting point!

[Dub_X]

Originally Posted by 75ChevyGuy

This truck looks like a much better starting point!

Yeah. I think if we just get it started and get it over with, it'll be done and on the road in no time.

[rocking chevy]

gona be badass!!

[Dub_X]

Originally Posted by rocking chevy

gona be badass!!

That's the plan. Lol.

[rocking chevy]

Maybe a solid axle in its future? would be cool.

[Dub_X]

Originally Posted by rocking chevy

Maybe a solid axle in its future? would be cool.

I'm not thinking about putting a solid axle suspension in this one, believe it or not. Now, it WILL get a 14-bolt 6-lug rear end in it down the line. But the solid axle conversion will be my dad's.

[rocking chevy]

ah, ok sounds good.

[Dub_X]

Originally Posted by rocking chevy

ah, ok sounds good.

Yeah, but this thing will look like one hell of a beast when it's finished.

[Dub_X]

Here's some pictures of the budget-build shop that this is getting built under:







Previously used resources: Previously used wood, and previously used tin. But it's gonna work for what we need.



It's not perfect, but like I said. Budget build with used resources...the most expensive part was the nails and the screws. It'll work for what we need, and that's all that matters.

[Dub_X]

And the project, she begins...

She's under the roof.



Cleaned out the back of the truck, and took the back doors off.


The gutting begins.

[Dub_X]

Here's the redneck tip of the day: How to safely remove the back windows of a Suburban without scattering glass everywhere.








Tape off the entire glass, hit the edge with a hammer, and instant ice taped together lol. Then just slowly break it away at the seam, and peel it off piece by piece. And that's the redneck tip of the day!

[Dub_X]

Now comes the removal of everything else. We were going to save the rear AC and use it, but due to a previous right rear blowout the truck had, the rear AC lines were toast.


Rear headliner out.


Carpet out.


Now, before I go any further, I would like to take this time to thank the guy who put a new fuel pump assembly on the truck, and then LEFT the wrenches there that were used to do the job. Made it easy to detach the pump from the fuel lines so we could drop the tank.


Rear AC out, and the cutting begins.




And now the removal of the back half of the Burb. Keeping the ribbed Suburban roof.





Step 1 is done. Still far from over, though.

[Dub_X]

Got the rear end dropped today.

I wasn't aware that the Suburban rear drums were bigger than your average 1/2-ton Chevy rear drums.

[TowwDogg]

We still have a long way to go, But its A great way to spend time with my son.

[rocking chevy]

You've gotten a lot done so far, keep up the good work.

[Dub_X]

Originally Posted by rocking chevy

You've gotten a lot done so far, keep up the good work.

Haha thanks. It's gonna be a while before it's all done.

[chris@bigjranch.com]

lookin good!

[Dub_X]

Originally Posted by chris@bigjranch.com

lookin good!

Thanks. Like I said it's gonna be a little different than yours, but same basic concept.

[Dub_X]

Time for a lot more pics, and some very updated progress!

Getting the back cut even for the mock-up process



Fender wells both out



Floor is cut off even



Headliner stripped out



Back-half of the roof cut off and dropped

Who needs the rest of the cab? Just fill it up, weld it up, and call it good!





Here's my little helper, Jaxon. He wanted to feel like part of the team!

[Dub_X]

And now, the cab mock-up process, begins!!

Back half of the '88 cab


Oh look, it's a redneck convertible!


The nice, shiny stripped and gutted back cab.



And now for the mock-ups!



Floor needs cut out


Floor cut out, getting closer.



Cut a little more off, and getting closer...



Closer...


Finally! Damn near perfect!!! Almost there!

[Dub_X]

Well, it's welded [partially]. It's officially a 4-door Mega Cab as far as I'm concerned.




Still have to fill in the exterior gaps. But that'll get done soon enough.
Gotta make do with what we have: a Lincoln stick welder, and a Lincoln wire-feed mig. Don't have money for a high-end welder LOL.

[TowwDogg]

We had a good day but tomorrow we should get a lot more done.

[chris@bigjranch.com]

Lookin Good!