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Madipie03 · 11-01-2019, 12:36 AM

Can someone point me towards a build thread or any info on converting an ambulance back to a suburban? Thank you

Madipie03 · 11-02-2019, 12:07 PM

Hasn’t been done maybe?

CG · 11-02-2019, 12:09 PM

Lotta work converting that top back (if that's what were are talking about). Is this a ride you already have? If so have you posted pics before?

**truckster** · 11-02-2019, 12:42 PM

There's a different take on it in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597253

Spartan · 11-02-2019, 08:21 PM

Cut and paste. Or in this case chop and weld? Sorry no threads so really I’m no help....
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**richard2717** · 11-06-2019, 09:21 AM

From everything I can tell, the entire roof is only spot welded across the very front and very rear. Everything down both sides bolts in, so if you have a complete donor you could swap them out. Another way would be to drill out a million spot welds in the drip rail and just peel the roof skin. Either way is going to take a lot of labor. Here are some pics of the rear half that I separated from one I parted out. I did it just to get a feel for the roof separation. I have not actually undertaken the front part yet so it may be way more involved.

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Madipie03 · 11-07-2019, 05:08 PM

Wow. Got it. Thank you!

Reggler · 06-14-2020, 07:44 PM

Madipie03, I have a roof I'd trade you. What kind is yours?

11-01-2019, 12:36 AM	#1
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	ambulance back to suburban Can someone point me towards a build thread or any info on converting an ambulance back to a suburban? Thank you

11-02-2019, 12:07 PM	#2
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: ambulance back to suburban Hasn’t been done maybe?

11-02-2019, 12:09 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: ambulance back to suburban Lotta work converting that top back (if that's what were are talking about). Is this a ride you already have? If so have you posted pics before? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-02-2019, 12:42 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: ambulance back to suburban There's a different take on it in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597253 __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

11-02-2019, 08:21 PM	#5
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: ambulance back to suburban Cut and paste. Or in this case chop and weld? Sorry no threads so really I’m no help.... Posted via Mobile Device

11-06-2019, 09:21 AM	#6
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: ambulance back to suburban From everything I can tell, the entire roof is only spot welded across the very front and very rear. Everything down both sides bolts in, so if you have a complete donor you could swap them out. Another way would be to drill out a million spot welds in the drip rail and just peel the roof skin. Either way is going to take a lot of labor. Here are some pics of the rear half that I separated from one I parted out. I did it just to get a feel for the roof separation. I have not actually undertaken the front part yet so it may be way more involved. . Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

11-07-2019, 05:08 PM	#7
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: ambulance back to suburban Wow. Got it. Thank you!

06-14-2020, 07:44 PM	#8
Reggler Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 49	Re: ambulance back to suburban Madipie03, I have a roof I'd trade you. What kind is yours?



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