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**Corts60** · 03-27-2021, 08:33 PM

Hey folks!

I just picked up this 1988 V10 GMC Suburban today. All original for the most part, 133k miles. Drove it home from two hours away with almost no problems. The front driveshaft slip yoke was wobbling around and created a bad vibration, but other than that ran great!

This is going to be my new winter rig. It has a little rust in the rear quarters and rockers already so I won't feel bad about driving it around in the salt up here. But it is still a fairly clean truck.

Plans are just to make the paint shine again, fix the clear coat issues on the hood, repaint the grill back to factory, and then clean up the whole interior.

That's about it for now. More pics to follow!

**Corts60** · 03-27-2021, 09:19 PM

Turns out she is pretty heavily optioned:

3:42 gears, HD brakes, 40 gal fuel tank, tilt wheel, cruise, a/c, rally wheels, towing package, HD radiator, auto-lock hubs (although they are manual now..?), power locks and windows....and then I found some weird ones:

39U supposedly is dk adriatic blue paint, but I see no indication that the truck was ever painted a different color.
60D is light driftwood for interior?
60I is medium cognac for interior color?

Those last three have to be wrong. Maybe the site I used to decode is for newer vehicles?

Any help with those last three codes is appreciated!

**Corts60** · 03-27-2021, 09:22 PM

At the bottom of the SPID it says WA - L9221 which is paint code for dark mesa brown metallic. That is the color the truck is for sure.

68Timber · 03-28-2021, 06:37 PM

Sweet truck Cort, congrats on the purchase.

**Corts60** · 03-28-2021, 08:25 PM

Thanks John!

**Corts60** · 03-28-2021, 08:34 PM

I spent a bit of time cleaning the interior out today. She is cleaning up pretty nice! I really have to remove those homemade door panel inserts and get the original stuff back in there!

Also, after a good pressure washing and a little scrubbing, the crappy pinstripes came off and she is looking a lot better I think.

LT7A · 03-29-2021, 08:08 AM

Nice Suburban and it looks like it's cleaning up really well!

68Timber · 03-29-2021, 07:53 PM

Cort I trust your judgement, but winter rig doesn't compute! Maybe it's a little rougher than the pics convey, but it looks great from here. Nice score.

**Corts60** · 03-30-2021, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Timber

Cort I trust your judgement, but winter rig doesn't compute! Maybe it's a little rougher than the pics convey, but it looks great from here. Nice score.

Haha thanks John. It is a pretty clean rig. But she’s got work to do.

**Palf70Step** · 04-03-2021, 12:43 PM

Missed this one. Very nice looking ride!

**Corts60** · 04-04-2021, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Missed this one. Very nice looking ride!

Thanks Bill!

**MusicMan70** · 04-03-2021, 01:07 PM

Hi Cort, boy I love that Chocolate Brown color/tan interior combo and dig the Roof Rack, Barn doors and the Visor too. Such a nice score, congratulations!

**Corts60** · 04-04-2021, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Hi Cort, boy I love that Chocolate Brown color/tan interior combo and dig the Roof Rack, Barn doors and the Visor too. Such a nice score, congratulations!

Thanks buddy! It's growing on me. Reminds me of my little brown truck that I miss so much.

I've got a bunch of goodies showing up this week: new carpet, door panel inserts, pedal pads, shift boot, new tail lights, vinyl dye to fix up some of the faded parts, and I also ordered some pre-mixed aerosol cans of the original dark mesa brown metallic. I want to see if I can touch up all the rockers and little places the previous owner sprayed black rust converter.

**Corts60** · 04-04-2021, 08:20 PM

Got a few things done this weekend. Got rid of those out the back pipes that were half rotten and went back to factory out the side look with new 3" muffler and pipe.

Also got the grill back to the way factory style. Need to paint the GMC letters yet.

68Timber · 04-07-2021, 10:16 AM

The grill looks much better. Are you leaving the wheels black?

**Corts60** · 04-07-2021, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Timber

The grill looks much better. Are you leaving the wheels black?

Thanks! No, I don't think I'll leave them black. I just need to wait until after we move into our new place and have all my tools to take one off at a time and dress them up. I kind of thought about going with body color, but will probably just go with the factory silver.

**Palf70Step** · 04-11-2021, 08:47 PM

Came out nice. I am so afraid of light colored carpets and interriors. I am a magnet for grease and the light interior would look like doo-doo very quick.

LT7A · 04-13-2021, 02:58 PM

Looks great, and your second seat is immaculate!

**Corts60** · 04-13-2021, 08:10 PM

Thank you!

Bill, I have black weather mats that I use in the front areas. That'll help keep the stains down. I am trying to find a weather mat for the back seat too.

68Timber · 04-14-2021, 05:39 PM

Looks great, Cort. Nice progress!

**Corts60** · 05-27-2021, 06:23 PM

Well I got a few things done this weekend! New front driveshaft, new steering components and I got new tires, but still need to get them mounted. More pics soon!

**Corts60** · 05-29-2021, 09:26 AM

I decided on a little paint scheme change. Re-painted grill and bezels graphite, which will be the same color the wheels will be when I put on the new tires. What do you think?

**Palf70Step** · 07-10-2021, 05:49 AM

Nice work!

**MusicMan70** · 07-10-2021, 12:13 PM

Looking Pretty Tuff!

**Corts60** · 07-20-2021, 10:16 PM

Off to go camping!

03-27-2021, 08:33 PM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Picked up a 4x4! Hey folks! I just picked up this 1988 V10 GMC Suburban today. All original for the most part, 133k miles. Drove it home from two hours away with almost no problems. The front driveshaft slip yoke was wobbling around and created a bad vibration, but other than that ran great! This is going to be my new winter rig. It has a little rust in the rear quarters and rockers already so I won't feel bad about driving it around in the salt up here. But it is still a fairly clean truck. Plans are just to make the paint shine again, fix the clear coat issues on the hood, repaint the grill back to factory, and then clean up the whole interior. That's about it for now. More pics to follow! Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-27-2021, 09:19 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Turns out she is pretty heavily optioned: 3:42 gears, HD brakes, 40 gal fuel tank, tilt wheel, cruise, a/c, rally wheels, towing package, HD radiator, auto-lock hubs (although they are manual now..?), power locks and windows....and then I found some weird ones: 39U supposedly is dk adriatic blue paint, but I see no indication that the truck was ever painted a different color. 60D is light driftwood for interior? 60I is medium cognac for interior color? Those last three have to be wrong. Maybe the site I used to decode is for newer vehicles? Any help with those last three codes is appreciated! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-27-2021, 09:22 PM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! At the bottom of the SPID it says WA - L9221 which is paint code for dark mesa brown metallic. That is the color the truck is for sure. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-28-2021, 06:37 PM	#4
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Sweet truck Cort, congrats on the purchase. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-28-2021, 08:25 PM	#5
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Thanks John! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-28-2021, 08:34 PM	#6
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! I spent a bit of time cleaning the interior out today. She is cleaning up pretty nice! I really have to remove those homemade door panel inserts and get the original stuff back in there! Also, after a good pressure washing and a little scrubbing, the crappy pinstripes came off and she is looking a lot better I think. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-29-2021, 08:08 AM	#7
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Nice Suburban and it looks like it's cleaning up really well!

03-29-2021, 07:53 PM	#8
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Cort I trust your judgement, but winter rig doesn't compute! Maybe it's a little rougher than the pics convey, but it looks great from here. Nice score. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-03-2021, 12:43 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Missed this one. Very nice looking ride! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-03-2021, 01:07 PM	#12
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Hi Cort, boy I love that Chocolate Brown color/tan interior combo and dig the Roof Rack, Barn doors and the Visor too. Such a nice score, congratulations! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

04-04-2021, 08:20 PM	#14
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Got a few things done this weekend. Got rid of those out the back pipes that were half rotten and went back to factory out the side look with new 3" muffler and pipe. Also got the grill back to the way factory style. Need to paint the GMC letters yet. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

04-07-2021, 10:16 AM	#15
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Picked up a 4x4! The grill looks much better. Are you leaving the wheels black? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-11-2021, 08:47 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Came out nice. I am so afraid of light colored carpets and interriors. I am a magnet for grease and the light interior would look like doo-doo very quick. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-13-2021, 02:58 PM	#18
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Looks great, and your second seat is immaculate!

04-13-2021, 08:10 PM	#19
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Thank you! Bill, I have black weather mats that I use in the front areas. That'll help keep the stains down. I am trying to find a weather mat for the back seat too. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)



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04-14-2021, 05:39 PM	#20
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Looks great, Cort. Nice progress! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-27-2021, 06:23 PM	#21
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Well I got a few things done this weekend! New front driveshaft, new steering components and I got new tires, but still need to get them mounted. More pics soon! Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

05-29-2021, 09:26 AM	#22
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! I decided on a little paint scheme change. Re-painted grill and bezels graphite, which will be the same color the wheels will be when I put on the new tires. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

07-10-2021, 05:49 AM	#23
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Nice work! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-10-2021, 12:13 PM	#24
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Looking Pretty Tuff! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

07-20-2021, 10:16 PM	#25
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Off to go camping! Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

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