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Is it possible
my lady wants a 65' suburban, so i started gathering parts here and there now that my build is very near complete i wanted to plan what goes into her build. my question? is it possible and has there been a factory made example of this idea. i want a 65 suburban with 4X4, PS,PB,AC, 283ci with PG and made with all oem parts of the era no upgrades or aftermarket parts. IS IT POSSIBLE?????????????????? oh and practical
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Re: Is it possible
Sounds like the holy grail and I want one
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thks NEWFISHER, she will laugh when i tell her build is the holy grail...
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Re: Is it possible
You could likely do all listed except the PS. I have heard of a power steering on the '63-'66 K series, but I have yet to see one.
If I was building my wife a Suburban to drive I would upgrade to power front disc brakes, power steering, AC and a 350,700R4 with a married transfer case. I figure may as well make it safer, nicer to drive and get better mpg's while I'm at it.
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thks Captainfab i have a line on a 66 oem PS setup but no pump i wonder if it will work or is the PS only 4x4 and 2x4 specific?
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i got a line on a napco 4x4 not sure if its divorced or married whats the disadvantages and advantages of either?
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The automatic trans was not offered in 60-66 4x4s. I had a 65 Suburban 4x4 Custom Cab with factory PB and AC Red and white with the red Custom interior. ![]() ![]() NAPCO, many people confuse 60-66s with NAPCO which ended in 1959 on Chevys/GMCs so I would question any 60-66 as being a NAPCO. I have seen 3/4 tons and up outfitted with NAPCO conversions. But for a 4x4 half ton Suburban the factory gave you a beefier frame that a NAPCO would not in a half ton. NAPCO parts are getting pricey , the factory 60-66 is still a bit easier to find. As for brakes, while the discs are nice, both my Gold and White 4x4s still have the original brakes and stop just as well in my opinion. Ive stopped quite hard in both.
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Build her something safe like this. 4 Wheel power disc, sway bars, air, fuel injection, leather , shoulder harness seat belts etc.
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thks for all the info, the napco stuff its from a "heavy" half ton that i found on a pick in ohio the long stepside was owned by the local fire dept. i saw a sticker with napco and the ower i dead set its napco but whatever. i want a unit i can find parts. ie bearings gears, leaf springs, knuckles if need be and still wanna keep it oem, also the suburban is goin to be our road trip beast to take to places like pikes peak and hot springs in new mexico and be our hotel as well and haul all our gear and stuff, so while the sway bars and stuff is nice she wants it to look like a BEAST and i want it to keep the original feel. i think if i found a suburban with 4x4 the i could add as much as i could to make it fit our/her wants and needs...
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hey 60-66 im going on a pick this weekend i will keep 2 eyes out for the 6cyl fan shroud for ya.
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Thank you Pimpston !!
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60-66 the funny thing i was there 4hrs two seperate times and my found died each time as i pulled up im planning to head back in 2 wks on a road trip to Ga. to see my sis and another pick so i will take plenty of pics and post em of both pics ps i did snap a shot a if daves daily driver and the 4x4 i picked over. its on what did u do to ur truck today thread
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me and dave. i have the dreads
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his daily driver
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Drive an original 4x4 and if you love your woman you won't put her in one. Those old front axles are a pain and steer hard for daily use.
Definitely upgrade to later model power steering, power brakes, 350/700r4, vintage ac and sway bars. This can be done with mostly GM parts except for the ac obviously. But with these parts and done right she can be safe and feel comfortable driving the vehicle everyday. I have done these things to my 56 Chevy and my wife gets in and goes no problem. The only thing she sometimes forgets is to pump the gas to start the car cold. |
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*Drool...*foam......*drool
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thks for the replys ima make it the best i can and safe for her and with all the help from the forum i know i'll get it right, now i just gotta find a great suburban base to get things a rollin
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