72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigrobDog · 03-04-2013, 09:04 PM

this friday ill be demoing out a 1990 suburban body leaving complete running gear 350 tbi 700r and 4x4.ill be putting my 72 on top of the suburban frame, If any body has any tips that might help me would like to hear them . or just your thoughts on the whole thing.willtake lots of pic . thank you.

BigCountryx · 03-04-2013, 09:39 PM

I can't help, but I wanna see how this goes lol
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BigrobDog · 03-04-2013, 10:33 PM

Why the lol.
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BigCountryx · 03-05-2013, 01:41 PM

Just because I'm no help at all. I've thought about a similar swap so I'm interested for sure.
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BigrobDog · 03-05-2013, 09:58 PM

Im a Diesel mechanic by trade and have a great shop to work out of and a couple other mechanics that or also going to help me that have done similar type of builds. so i fell pretty good about the whole thing, have done lots of measuring and dont see anything real serious . just when u laugh at me Im thinking did I miss some thing or is their some thing there not telling me ,will post some more pic on friday , thank for your help.

BigCountryx · 03-05-2013, 10:50 PM

Crazier swaps have been done successfully. Sounds like you got the background to pull it off without a hitch. Looking forward to seeing it.
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**thelonerife** · 03-05-2013, 11:18 PM

I saw a 70 GMC long bed on ebay a while ago that had this swap. The truck looked great afterwards. If I remember right, all he had left to do was cut the rear frame rails. The guy was in Arizona. I remember asking him what size tires he had on it because it sat just right imo. He had Ford steel rims and I can't remember what tire size it was. But it was cool. I will watch this one too as I have a C20 too. Good luck w/it.

t300 · 03-07-2013, 11:57 AM

Nice, also planning a body swap to a newer frame, nice to know that the suburban looks to be close. Looking forward to updates.

Matt

wild4wheels · 03-09-2013, 12:53 PM

Hey Rob, where do you work? I'm guessing your in Mandan.. North Dakota?

BigrobDog · 03-09-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wild4wheels

Hey Rob, where do you work? I'm guessing your in Mandan.. North Dakota?

ya i am why

BigrobDog · 03-10-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BigrobDog

ya i am why

I came from nor cal 2 years a go and started working for cat as a diesel truck mechanic. now im at a company northern improvement.

BigrobDog · 03-10-2013, 11:02 AM

will got the body off and got the 72 on the 90s frame . came out pretty good im very happy with it.trying to add pic of this build but its asking for a url . how do i add pic with out a url

russgoodman · 03-10-2013, 11:28 AM

If the pic is saved on your computer, you can go to the manage attachments tab below and find/select it from the correct folder on your computer.

BigrobDog · 03-10-2013, 12:51 PM

ok got the new pic now

BigrobDog · 03-10-2013, 12:59 PM

iv got to questions now do i go and build a flat bed on there are fab that bed on , and since im using that tbi engine im not sure yet how to wire this all in will i be able to use that same alternator.because i think this one has a built in voltage regulator '

BigrobDog · 03-18-2013, 08:42 AM

just about got her all done . only been working on it a little bit on the weekends so i dont get burned out , all I got left to do is move my fuel tank forward because the suburban frame is a little long , so i need to move the gas tank forward and cut the frame remount the bumper.or those fuel lines under a lot of pressure . if i cut them and shorten them can i put back together with rubber fuel line, and i am also waiting for my wiring harness for the tbi.will the harness have the connectors for the 700r4 trany . well here some more pic

BigCountryx · 03-18-2013, 07:49 PM

That's Coming right along. I dig it
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Katrina/10 · 03-25-2013, 12:27 PM

Wow, can't believe the wheelbase was so close, that looks good.

BigrobDog · 03-25-2013, 07:14 PM

ya the only thing i dont like is that the fuel tank is right at back of truck, and i have an extra 6in of frame , going to cut of and fab a rear bumper.

redneck randy · 05-31-2014, 11:24 AM

blazer fuel tank might be better not as long truck looks good any new pics

Justin@EntropyRad · 02-17-2015, 10:27 AM

Looks awesome.

Randy..did you happen to buy a lifted grey burban a few months ago from a guy in Indian Trail?

redneck randy · 02-17-2015, 10:29 AM

Yes last year
35 LT1. TCI 700R. AUTOMETER GAUGES THATS THE ONE

dirtybowtie69 · 02-17-2015, 07:26 PM

Sweet! I appreciate it i plane to compensate the wheel base difference with ORD zero rate set up. Seems pretty cut and dry, i appreciate the help! Hopfully ill be able to post some progression soon, my reason for the swap is my frame is bent on my 69 and i have a lifted suburban with a junk body. I will probably keep the in cab tank. But great build man glad i found a forum about it i was unsure about starting it. Thanks!

Dale_Brown · 11-30-2015, 09:26 PM

Any updates? I wrecked my K10 short this past weekend bending the frame. Burbs are fairly in-expensive and could be a cool route to go. Any assistance would be appreciated.

redneck randy · 11-30-2015, 09:33 PM

I ended up finding a blazer tank with skid plate and rear brakets hole are on suburban frame for bracket fits perfect behind bumper

03-04-2013, 09:04 PM	#1
BigrobDog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mandan Posts: 80	72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame this friday ill be demoing out a 1990 suburban body leaving complete running gear 350 tbi 700r and 4x4.ill be putting my 72 on top of the suburban frame, If any body has any tips that might help me would like to hear them . or just your thoughts on the whole thing.willtake lots of pic . thank you. Attached Images

03-04-2013, 09:39 PM	#2
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame I can't help, but I wanna see how this goes lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

03-04-2013, 10:33 PM	#3
BigrobDog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mandan Posts: 80	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Why the lol. Posted via Mobile Device

03-05-2013, 01:41 PM	#4
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Just because I'm no help at all. I've thought about a similar swap so I'm interested for sure. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

03-05-2013, 09:58 PM	#5
BigrobDog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mandan Posts: 80	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Im a Diesel mechanic by trade and have a great shop to work out of and a couple other mechanics that or also going to help me that have done similar type of builds. so i fell pretty good about the whole thing, have done lots of measuring and dont see anything real serious . just when u laugh at me Im thinking did I miss some thing or is their some thing there not telling me ,will post some more pic on friday , thank for your help.

03-05-2013, 10:50 PM	#6
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Crazier swaps have been done successfully. Sounds like you got the background to pull it off without a hitch. Looking forward to seeing it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

03-05-2013, 11:18 PM	#7
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame I saw a 70 GMC long bed on ebay a while ago that had this swap. The truck looked great afterwards. If I remember right, all he had left to do was cut the rear frame rails. The guy was in Arizona. I remember asking him what size tires he had on it because it sat just right imo. He had Ford steel rims and I can't remember what tire size it was. But it was cool. I will watch this one too as I have a C20 too. Good luck w/it. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-07-2013, 11:57 AM	#8
t300 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manitoba Posts: 184	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Nice, also planning a body swap to a newer frame, nice to know that the suburban looks to be close. Looking forward to updates. Matt

03-09-2013, 12:53 PM	#9
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Hey Rob, where do you work? I'm guessing your in Mandan.. North Dakota? __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

03-10-2013, 11:02 AM	#12
BigrobDog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mandan Posts: 80	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame will got the body off and got the 72 on the 90s frame . came out pretty good im very happy with it.trying to add pic of this build but its asking for a url . how do i add pic with out a url

03-10-2013, 11:28 AM	#13
russgoodman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cache, OK Posts: 458	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame If the pic is saved on your computer, you can go to the manage attachments tab below and find/select it from the correct folder on your computer. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB Fleet - Build thread > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593554 2008 GMC Sierra Denali - 6.2L AWD - my daily 2011 Ford Flex Limited - Ecoboost AWD - wife's daily 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T - 63K miles - Strip/Street car 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, 53K miles

03-10-2013, 12:51 PM	#14
BigrobDog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mandan Posts: 80	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame ok got the new pic now Attached Images

03-10-2013, 12:59 PM	#15
BigrobDog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mandan Posts: 80	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame iv got to questions now do i go and build a flat bed on there are fab that bed on , and since im using that tbi engine im not sure yet how to wire this all in will i be able to use that same alternator.because i think this one has a built in voltage regulator ' Attached Images

03-18-2013, 08:42 AM	#16
BigrobDog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mandan Posts: 80	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame just about got her all done . only been working on it a little bit on the weekends so i dont get burned out , all I got left to do is move my fuel tank forward because the suburban frame is a little long , so i need to move the gas tank forward and cut the frame remount the bumper.or those fuel lines under a lot of pressure . if i cut them and shorten them can i put back together with rubber fuel line, and i am also waiting for my wiring harness for the tbi.will the harness have the connectors for the 700r4 trany . well here some more pic Attached Images

03-18-2013, 07:49 PM	#17
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame That's Coming right along. I dig it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant



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03-25-2013, 12:27 PM	#18
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Wow, can't believe the wheelbase was so close, that looks good. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

03-25-2013, 07:14 PM	#19
BigrobDog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mandan Posts: 80	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame ya the only thing i dont like is that the fuel tank is right at back of truck, and i have an extra 6in of frame , going to cut of and fab a rear bumper.

05-31-2014, 11:24 AM	#20
redneck randy Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: kings mountain nc Posts: 4	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame blazer fuel tank might be better not as long truck looks good any new pics

02-17-2015, 10:27 AM	#21
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Looks awesome. Randy..did you happen to buy a lifted grey burban a few months ago from a guy in Indian Trail?

02-17-2015, 10:29 AM	#22
redneck randy Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: kings mountain nc Posts: 4	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Yes last year 35 LT1. TCI 700R. AUTOMETER GAUGES THATS THE ONE Last edited by redneck randy; 02-17-2015 at 10:38 AM.

02-17-2015, 07:26 PM	#23
dirtybowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ft. Wainwright, Ak Posts: 3	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Sweet! I appreciate it i plane to compensate the wheel base difference with ORD zero rate set up. Seems pretty cut and dry, i appreciate the help! Hopfully ill be able to post some progression soon, my reason for the swap is my frame is bent on my 69 and i have a lifted suburban with a junk body. I will probably keep the in cab tank. But great build man glad i found a forum about it i was unsure about starting it. Thanks!

11-30-2015, 09:26 PM	#24
Dale_Brown Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 169	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame Any updates? I wrecked my K10 short this past weekend bending the frame. Burbs are fairly in-expensive and could be a cool route to go. Any assistance would be appreciated.

11-30-2015, 09:33 PM	#25
redneck randy Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: kings mountain nc Posts: 4	Re: 72 cab swap to 90 suburban 4x4 frame I ended up finding a blazer tank with skid plate and rear brakets hole are on suburban frame for bracket fits perfect behind bumper

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