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fourspeedwagon · 01-06-2023, 01:00 PM

Very cool. I clicked on the link for the pics- Any idea what the seats are out of? How do you like them?
Thanks!

jr2k3_esq · 01-06-2023, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fourspeedwagon

Very cool. I clicked on the link for the pics- Any idea what the seats are out of? How do you like them?
Thanks!

Thank you! From what I gather it’s the buckets, console, and rear 2nd row seat from a mid 90’s Burban or Tahoe, or front buckets and a front bench installed in the rear. Super plush and comfy.

jr2k3_esq · 01-29-2023, 05:39 PM

I was able to track down the fella that built my suburban! He may even be a member of the board somewhere. He bought it out of Arizona in 1999 and shipped it to Manitoba where he built it and moved around Canada with it then sold in 2022 before I got it.
He bought the 468 and trans that’s in it as is so there’s still unknown there about it, but he installed the air ride and c-notch, confirmed it’s still the factory posi rear end with 3:73 gears. The paint was done in 99, all the window seals were replaced, the fuel tank is out of a newer suburban, seats are out of a 95 suburban.
Since posting pics in the link above I’ve taken out the deck and put in a 5” touch screen so I can have Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth, removed the hitch and wiring, removed the trailer brake controller, and tightened the water neck where it was leaking coolant.
I’ve also gotten confirmation that he once had a 325/40r22 stuffed on the back so I can play with wheel and tire sizes. The 22’s aren’t my thing, the tires on it currently have an OD of 29” which is the same as what was on it from factory.

If I drop to a 28” or 27” tire I can drop lower while driving and may have more performance options.

Either way it was a cool phone call and he’s going to send me build pics.

01-06-2023, 01:00 PM	#1
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 580	Re: New purchase, lots of unknown Very cool. I clicked on the link for the pics- Any idea what the seats are out of? How do you like them? Thanks! __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”

01-29-2023, 05:39 PM	#3
jr2k3_esq Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Campbell River, BC Canada Posts: 47	Re: New purchase, lots of unknown I was able to track down the fella that built my suburban! He may even be a member of the board somewhere. He bought it out of Arizona in 1999 and shipped it to Manitoba where he built it and moved around Canada with it then sold in 2022 before I got it. He bought the 468 and trans that’s in it as is so there’s still unknown there about it, but he installed the air ride and c-notch, confirmed it’s still the factory posi rear end with 3:73 gears. The paint was done in 99, all the window seals were replaced, the fuel tank is out of a newer suburban, seats are out of a 95 suburban. Since posting pics in the link above I’ve taken out the deck and put in a 5” touch screen so I can have Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth, removed the hitch and wiring, removed the trailer brake controller, and tightened the water neck where it was leaking coolant. I’ve also gotten confirmation that he once had a 325/40r22 stuffed on the back so I can play with wheel and tire sizes. The 22’s aren’t my thing, the tires on it currently have an OD of 29” which is the same as what was on it from factory. If I drop to a 28” or 27” tire I can drop lower while driving and may have more performance options. Either way it was a cool phone call and he’s going to send me build pics.



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