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IVORYANGELSCOM · 06-05-2005, 04:58 PM

I recently purchased my suburban at a police auction in Athens, Tennessee. It was a rescue vehicle. The engine only has 61,000 on it. They put brand new tires on it. It really shocked me. The body needs a little work, but the motor starts and runs like a new one. When I first got it, I was checking it out, and it has a vibration to it, I haven't figured out just yet. I checked the drive line, and the back u-joint was dust, the rest were tight. So, iIchanged the one, but still have some vibration. I am dis-abled, and have been since 1989, so I kinda have to wait till the 3rd of the month. But, my next step in figuring it out is getting the tires balanced. Hopefully, that will stop me from feeling like I'm at a cheap hotel with a 25 cent vibrating bed...lol

Well It wasn't the tires, got those balanced and still there. I'm starting to believe it may be in one section of the driveshaft, as it gets worse at higher speeds. Whci to me seems like it gets worse as the revolutions go up? I guess that's kind of a question???

They stripped the air ducts out of it, I guess the city didn't want to keep the driver cool. The head liner is still in it, but it has been stripped. Best guess they had some re-usable rescue lights and stuff they could re-use. So, I now have to have it re-done. The front grill has cut outs in it where they had emergency flashing lights. The dash is trash as well. So...I'm in need of some parts, but for what I gave at the auction on a rainey day... I got a good deal.

I am in Madisonville, Tennessee
I would like to find someone local with one to sell to me for parts. If no whole, I am in need of a front grill, would like to find a used pushbar/winchplate combo to take the place of the one they took off. And, a good dash, or who I can get in touch with about a relacement dash. And, someone local that wont take both my arms to help with body work...lol.
The paint is ugly. It's white with a green stripe down the sides with RESCUE WROTE IN IT.

It's a new project, and even though I'm 44.... I have never really done a restoration project of my own. I have helped others here and there. And...in my teens I use to paint/re-finish furniture, and had a job painting Datsun 240 260 and 280 z's for a couple years.

I'll be checking in here often.

Thanks
Butch

screwballl · 06-05-2005, 11:39 PM

lmctruck.com is always a good mailorder company with decent parts.. otherwise i would do an online search for salvage yards in your area.

IVORYANGELSCOM · 06-06-2005, 05:02 PM

Thank you

*newin72* · 06-21-2005, 10:28 PM

check the rear carrier bearing for your vibration.

I just found a 85 that has all new interior. I am thinking of buying it for the interior to put in mine, I will probably sell the rest when done if you are interested. can probably get it for under 1000.

**special-K** · 06-21-2005, 11:21 PM

There are alot of parts to be had right here.For new parts check your local dealer.There is another company besides LMC.It`s www.cheyennetruckparts.com,I think.

IVORYANGELSCOM · 06-22-2005, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the info. Newin contact me at promotions@jackpot.com if you have pics or are anywhere near Tennessee

06-05-2005, 04:58 PM	#1
IVORYANGELSCOM Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	1985 suburban 3/4 ton w/Barn doors I recently purchased my suburban at a police auction in Athens, Tennessee. It was a rescue vehicle. The engine only has 61,000 on it. They put brand new tires on it. It really shocked me. The body needs a little work, but the motor starts and runs like a new one. When I first got it, I was checking it out, and it has a vibration to it, I haven't figured out just yet. I checked the drive line, and the back u-joint was dust, the rest were tight. So, iIchanged the one, but still have some vibration. I am dis-abled, and have been since 1989, so I kinda have to wait till the 3rd of the month. But, my next step in figuring it out is getting the tires balanced. Hopefully, that will stop me from feeling like I'm at a cheap hotel with a 25 cent vibrating bed...lol Well It wasn't the tires, got those balanced and still there. I'm starting to believe it may be in one section of the driveshaft, as it gets worse at higher speeds. Whci to me seems like it gets worse as the revolutions go up? I guess that's kind of a question??? They stripped the air ducts out of it, I guess the city didn't want to keep the driver cool. The head liner is still in it, but it has been stripped. Best guess they had some re-usable rescue lights and stuff they could re-use. So, I now have to have it re-done. The front grill has cut outs in it where they had emergency flashing lights. The dash is trash as well. So...I'm in need of some parts, but for what I gave at the auction on a rainey day... I got a good deal. I am in Madisonville, Tennessee I would like to find someone local with one to sell to me for parts. If no whole, I am in need of a front grill, would like to find a used pushbar/winchplate combo to take the place of the one they took off. And, a good dash, or who I can get in touch with about a relacement dash. And, someone local that wont take both my arms to help with body work...lol. The paint is ugly. It's white with a green stripe down the sides with RESCUE WROTE IN IT. It's a new project, and even though I'm 44.... I have never really done a restoration project of my own. I have helped others here and there. And...in my teens I use to paint/re-finish furniture, and had a job painting Datsun 240 260 and 280 z's for a couple years. I'll be checking in here often. Thanks Butch Last edited by mhc; 06-06-2005 at 04:15 PM. Reason: links to improper content

06-05-2005, 11:39 PM	#2
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	lmctruck.com is always a good mailorder company with decent parts.. otherwise i would do an online search for salvage yards in your area. __________________ 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. -------------------

06-21-2005, 11:21 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	There are alot of parts to be had right here.For new parts check your local dealer.There is another company besides LMC.It`s www.cheyennetruckparts.com,I think. __________________ "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 ~

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06-06-2005, 05:02 PM	#3
IVORYANGELSCOM Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	Thank you

06-21-2005, 10:28 PM	#4
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	check the rear carrier bearing for your vibration. I just found a 85 that has all new interior. I am thinking of buying it for the interior to put in mine, I will probably sell the rest when done if you are interested. can probably get it for under 1000.

06-22-2005, 09:09 PM	#6
IVORYANGELSCOM Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	Thanks for the info. Newin contact me at promotions@jackpot.com if you have pics or are anywhere near Tennessee



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