68 GMC 4x4 Suburban build up

[Travisarmenta]

Originally Posted by 68SWB4x4

You need that green lawn chair then!

True story, I didn't even think about 70's folding chairs until I saw your pic. Good call.

[68SWB4x4]

Took the Suburban to its first car show yesterday and longest trip as well Only about 15 Miles each way but it ran and drove about as good as can be.



I noticed the rear fuel brake line is leaking at a connection and I can't seem to get it tight enough to stop so I need to take that a apart and hopefully I didn't cross thread it or something. It is still stopping fine though...

Also still a lot of play in the wheel so it wanders a bit going down the road. Running down the list of worn front end parts that could cause that and assessing what needs rebuilding/replacing will be next on the list but for now I am going to take a slight break and enjoy driving it around town, little trips to the store, etc.

I need to get some projects done around the house and fix a few small things on our Pontiac as well.

It is a great feeling to be driving the Suburban for the first time after owning it 10 years especially how much my 4 month old son loves it

[68SWB4x4]

Haven't had too much time lately in the middle of a remodel...

Had to move it the other day so made this video

1968 GMC Suburban 327 Cold Start

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by 68SWB4x4

Haven't had too much time lately in the middle of a remodel...

Had to move it the other day so made this video

Sounds good! I don't remember what it has on it for a carb. Are you pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor to set the choke, after you turn the key to the on position and wait a couple of seconds? Pretty important on a carbed engine cold start.

LockDoc

[68SWB4x4]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Sounds good! I don't remember what it has on it for a carb. Are you pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor to set the choke, after you turn the key to the on position and wait a couple of seconds? Pretty important on a carbed engine cold start.

LockDoc

Thanks!

Stock Qjet

yea I generally do and usually the thing fires RIGHT up with a blip but of course when I film it that doesn't happen.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by 68SWB4x4

Thanks!

Stock Qjet

yea I generally do and usually the thing fires RIGHT up with a blip but of course when I film it that doesn't happen.

Yep, that's the way it works.....

LockDoc

[68SWB4x4]

No real updates other than I have been driving it around. Going to use it for some home depot runs for our remodel this week.

Anyway here are some photos I have been posting on my Instagram @StrongmanGarage


Bought a 2013 Tahoe for a DD (even though I've been mostly driving the 1968)


Suburban Sunrise



Running errands