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01-02-2012, 06:25 PM
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1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
After everthing seemed to break, got the Suburban in good running shape. Went for the longest drive I have ever been in it. Went up Mt. Magazine and down. The power of the GMC 305E with 4spd is great. Smiling all the way. Forgot to take the camera with me, but took pictues of it when I got home. Replaced radiator, water pump, Carb with a 500 holley, HEI ignition, all new brakes, upgraded to dual master cylinder power brake viva Captain Fab (looks and works Great), clutch slave cylinder, rear wheel bearings, seals and rebuilt the T221 transfer case. Got to start on body and interior.
Great start to the New Year!! Tim |
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01-02-2012, 06:30 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
More pictures.
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01-02-2012, 06:32 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
2 more pictures.
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01-02-2012, 06:35 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
I bet you had a blast it is always fun on your maiden voyage
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01-02-2012, 10:08 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Bon Voyage...and Welcome Back!
Love those GMC V-6's and the Burb looks great as well. You have all the seats too!
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01-02-2012, 10:42 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
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01-02-2012, 10:46 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
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01-02-2012, 10:52 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Congrats on the first trip! Do you have any close ups of the wheels? Also what size tires are you running? I have 31x10.5s and I am looking to find original rims with the rings and Chevy caps.
Congrats again! Posted via Mobile Device |
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01-03-2012, 01:19 AM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
That is a sweet Suburban! I'm jealous. This gives me good motivation to work on my K10!
Happy wrenching in the new year.
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01-03-2012, 02:01 AM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Looks great Tim, cool deal.
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01-03-2012, 02:24 AM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Cool
 Glad to hear you got her back on the road. That first drive makes all the work worth it.
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01-03-2012, 03:12 AM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Nice! That suburban looks great and I'm glad to see your keeping the V-6!
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01-06-2012, 07:54 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
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The wheels are GM ralleys, with an aftermarket trim ring. The tires are only 235-15, this wil have to get bigger and ruffer. I would like to find a set of 15x8s to put GMC hubcaps on. Thanks, Tim |
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01-06-2012, 07:57 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
nice looking burb wish i could drive mine
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01-06-2012, 08:11 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
That must feel great! Nothing like knowing it actually works. Have fun!
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01-06-2012, 11:17 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Nice
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01-07-2012, 02:36 AM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Looks much like my 1961. Same color and pattern of seats, I have all three also. The interior color is the same. Many GMCs have this interior color regardless of exterior color. I rebuilt my T221 back in 1980 along with the engine (305D) and SM420 trans. Mine has 17.5's, so has more of a tall and skinny look. That is one bright t case! I went for black.
I got some of the thrills you did when I drove mine home after being in storage for several years. Everything worked except the brakes! Anyone have a color code or name for the metallic interior paint? I am adverse to any bowties on my GMC. Not that I'm anti Chev, I have a 2003 Chev PU. They just kind of dilute the exclusivity of it being a GMC. Last edited by Ledslinger; 01-07-2012 at 02:42 AM. |
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01-07-2012, 04:37 AM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Truck looks good gotta love the old 4x4.
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01-07-2012, 09:48 AM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Good to see your Burb cruising again. How long has it been since you bought this from Tony?
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01-07-2012, 12:19 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
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01-10-2012, 10:30 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
man that thing is so cool ! i want one so bad! went and looked at one sunday but it was 2wheel dr but i can easily make it 4wheel! yours is sweet!
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01-10-2012, 11:51 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
This is the information I was looking for. The 305E which is what I have and you did the 500 holley. Now I can get the plate and carb. I took my 63GMC out for a drive with my sons. So much fun to drive.
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01-11-2012, 12:05 AM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
Nice burb. Just talking about one of these today with a coworker. Were got one on the wish list.
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01-11-2012, 07:24 PM
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Re: 1962 GMC 4X4 Suburban on the road today!
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