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06-18-2004, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Middle Georgia
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New to the Group
Just a quick Hi to the group and to introduce myself.
for the past 15 years I have only had Jeeps (started with a CJ-7, then a Wrangler and for the last 3 years my Cherokee, have been a member of jeepsunlimited.com forums for a few years), I have a little side business fixing (or parting out if it is beyond repair) Cherokee's that I pick up at insurance, police or general auctions - towing them back with my Jeep while at times can be a little hairy it has always handled the job. A few months ago I got a steal on a 65 Thunderbird ($1,000 on ebay) that was in Virginia but had no way to tow it, ended up having it shipped, so I decided it was time to bite the bullet and get something that can handle towing these vehicles. I found a 1988 GMC Suburban 6.2 4x4 (LOL ebay again $2,300). After what I am used to driving this burb is a beast but I enjoy it and as you will find out soon enough when i start posting, while I am very mechanically inclined (going on 26 years as a Crew Chief on Marine Corps Huey and Cobra Helicopters plus I hold my FAA Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic license) and really enjoy doing all my own wrenching/mod work I do not have a clue on what is involved with working the Duramax Diesel powerplant - the truck is in good condition body/interior wise but has developed some charging and tranny problems. Glad to find this group Gunny 
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88 GMC Suburban - 6.2 Diesel 4x4 87 Jeep Cherokee - 6" lift, 32 bfg's, way too many mods to list. 65 Thunderbird - Stock United States Marine Corps SEPIUS EXERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATER INFINITAS "Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever" |
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06-18-2004, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Chesapeake, VA
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Welcome aboard!
I'm a bit the opposite. I've had my Suburban for over a decade. I only bought a Jeep a couple of years ago. :p I love 'em both, each a tool for a different purpose...
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06-18-2004, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: PA
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welcome, i also have a 87 wrangler w/ a chevy 350 and a lowered suburban
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07 Rubicon, 2" lift,35's on some bling'n 20"s, warn winch. (20's for sale, 5on5) looking for 73-87 crew cab with 8' bed,2wd,PM me if you see one around |
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06-18-2004, 08:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
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Welcome from SW Washington State....
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07-16-2004, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Welcome from one new member to another! I have went the JEEP route also, '46 CJ2A, '80 CJ5, '81 Wrangler, '49 & '50 WIllys wagons. They are all long gone, and now I ended up with a free '86 2wd 1/2 ton Suburban. I have a .30 over 350 to put in, gonna swap the 700R4 for a TH350, lower it a little, and drive the heck out of it. Good luck with your rig.
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07-16-2004, 01:57 PM
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It just doesn't matter
 Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Huntington Beach, Ca
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Welcome from the Show me State!! This board ROCKS....you'll never find a better group of enthusiasts....
 Again-WELCOME!! 
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07-16-2004, 05:24 PM
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runnin on empty
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Middle Georgia
Posts: 115
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thanks for the welcome - have already found a ton of information helpful with my suburban
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88 GMC Suburban - 6.2 Diesel 4x4 87 Jeep Cherokee - 6" lift, 32 bfg's, way too many mods to list. 65 Thunderbird - Stock United States Marine Corps SEPIUS EXERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATER INFINITAS "Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever" |
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