New suburban owner

[lrader99]

I have built 2 long bed '72 C10's but this will be my first Suburban. Father in law bought multiple vehicles the other day and one of them is a 67-71 Suburban which I am buying from him. Right now it is in Fl and I have no clue what to expect. I don't know year, trim type or door type. I am excited though.


My question is has anyone replaced the rear floor section with a truck bed section? I have looked at several build threads and it appears that the burbs have wood rear floors behind the second row seats.

The burb as it sits is a rolling chassis so the first goal is make it safe and driveable and then slowly build it they way I want it.

My goals are 2.5" drop spindles w/ big brake kit
3" rear drop springs w/ disc brake.
if its not a 6 lug then convert to 6 lug.
17" 07+ steel wheels with PPV center caps.
67 grille,
no trim or chrome,
painted bumpers.
6L80/90E with 5.3 LC9 engine.
late model suburban Rear AC unit, Vintage air front AC unit.
late model Tahoe black interior w/ 3rd row removable seat.
Rack & pinion
late model Tahoe moonroof
nice surround sound system

I want it to be a comfortable daily truck that can be worked out of. at this point I am thinking of spray lining the entire interior and not putting in carpet. Carpet will come later on.

will post pics as soon as I have them