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kwin · 07-17-2013, 09:00 PM

So I am about to start assembling my 1990 cummins suburban. Few things to pick up ( like the frame) and it will be time to go.
Here is what I have so far and what it cost me. Net cost after selling parts off from trucks that I have purchased for individual parts.
1990 suburban 100.00 ( good body) sold rest for 700.00
1989 suburban 100.00 3/4 ton (for frame) sold remainder of parts for 620.00
1989 dodge 3500 single cab 1000.00 drive line and axles, sold parts for 200.00
rough country 6 inch suspension lift complete set for 300.00

So 1500.00 out so far for this project
1220.00 in

280.00 net cost so far.

I have been given a late model yukon xl that had a light rollover , I will use the leather interior if I can make it fit. the 5.3 will go in my 2wd suburban.
Lots of parts to offset the costs.

I know it will not stay this cheap but its a darn good start.
Lots of wheeling and dealing to get this far.

My buddy runs his own shop and he just finished his cummins ramcharger. As soon as he finished he said your next!

So off I go.
Wish me luck

whoops bought a he 351 turbo for 200.00 that blows my budget!

kwin · 07-17-2013, 09:02 PM

Actually my wife paid for it, late fathers day gift! Does that count against my running total?

brimc · 07-18-2013, 10:54 AM

Sounds like your off to a great start. If you can keep selling off bits and pieces to fund the project, it really helps allot.
Can't wait to see this one come together. Take lots of pictures!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-22-2013, 07:17 PM

Keith, nice job on recooping parts costs! Does your buddy have a big truck shop and also have a first gen drag truck by chance?

kwin · 10-22-2013, 08:41 PM

Thats funny, I'm guessing you know him.

We have the 3/4 ton down to the frame, start building this weekend.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-22-2013, 10:37 PM

Yep, my brother has built him some injectors and he's got quite a bit of stuff from us. Small world. Ken Porcher right?

kwin · 10-23-2013, 09:01 PM

Yes sir, its Ken. Great guy!

6lcummins · 10-25-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kwin

Yes sir, its Ken. Great guy!

Tell him to make sure he drains the antifreeze in the silver truck this year....

kwin · 10-25-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 6lcummins

Tell him to make sure he drains the antifreeze in the silver truck this year....

OH I know, when I found out I said you did what!
Ill pass it along

6lcummins · 10-28-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kwin

OH I know, when I found out I said you did what!
Ill pass it along

Yea, if I could have, I would have slapped him through the phone lol. But on the bright side, there are new plans for that engine.

07-17-2013, 09:00 PM	#1
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Another cummins suburban So I am about to start assembling my 1990 cummins suburban. Few things to pick up ( like the frame) and it will be time to go. Here is what I have so far and what it cost me. Net cost after selling parts off from trucks that I have purchased for individual parts. 1990 suburban 100.00 ( good body) sold rest for 700.00 1989 suburban 100.00 3/4 ton (for frame) sold remainder of parts for 620.00 1989 dodge 3500 single cab 1000.00 drive line and axles, sold parts for 200.00 rough country 6 inch suspension lift complete set for 300.00 So 1500.00 out so far for this project 1220.00 in 280.00 net cost so far. I have been given a late model yukon xl that had a light rollover , I will use the leather interior if I can make it fit. the 5.3 will go in my 2wd suburban. Lots of parts to offset the costs. I know it will not stay this cheap but its a darn good start. Lots of wheeling and dealing to get this far. My buddy runs his own shop and he just finished his cummins ramcharger. As soon as he finished he said your next! So off I go. Wish me luck whoops bought a he 351 turbo for 200.00 that blows my budget! __________________ Keith Winsor www.ramsaywinsor.com

07-17-2013, 09:02 PM	#2
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: Another cummins suburban Actually my wife paid for it, late fathers day gift! Does that count against my running total? __________________ Keith Winsor www.ramsaywinsor.com

07-18-2013, 10:54 AM	#3
brimc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Lowell, Ontario, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Another cummins suburban Sounds like your off to a great start. If you can keep selling off bits and pieces to fund the project, it really helps allot. Can't wait to see this one come together. Take lots of pictures! __________________ BRIAN 1986 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 12 Valve CUMMINS P Pumped Intercooled/Getrag360/Divorced NP205/10B/14BFF Detroit Locker - DD Canadian Winter Beater. My Chevrolet CUMMINS Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=585509

10-22-2013, 07:17 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Another cummins suburban Keith, nice job on recooping parts costs! Does your buddy have a big truck shop and also have a first gen drag truck by chance? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-22-2013, 08:41 PM	#5
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: Another cummins suburban Thats funny, I'm guessing you know him. We have the 3/4 ton down to the frame, start building this weekend. __________________ Keith Winsor www.ramsaywinsor.com

10-22-2013, 10:37 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Another cummins suburban Yep, my brother has built him some injectors and he's got quite a bit of stuff from us. Small world. Ken Porcher right? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-23-2013, 09:01 PM	#7
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: Another cummins suburban Yes sir, its Ken. Great guy! __________________ Keith Winsor www.ramsaywinsor.com



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