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69C20CUSTOM · 04-02-2011, 08:38 PM

I will never sell my K20 Burb. Still have not found one like it.
Payed $600 2 years ago with a rod hanging out of the 6.2 diesel. Still ran LOL

Mil-Spec · 04-13-2011, 08:15 PM

Here's my K20. Hit twice within 7 months by stupid and drunk/high teenagers

Result of 1st accident (mostly cosmetic at this point)

2nd while parked in front of my house, had just gone to bed when they drove thru my yard.

motornut · 04-14-2011, 10:35 AM

dam
I thought to paint my Jimmy red might help it survive but:
If painted bright red and and reflective stripes and emergency flashing lights dosn't say STOP what does?

iluvmy72 · 04-23-2011, 09:43 PM

Obama told them to hit our trucks!!!!

iluvmy72 · 04-24-2011, 02:29 PM

You can do what I did....find a 1/2 ton and make it into a 3/4 ton. The frames were the same no matter what some people say. And all you need to do is beef up springs, axles, and shocks. I got mine from a older, wrecked ambulance that was also a 4wd all for 350 bucks. I was lucky though. Came with 1 ton springs.

Jsfucttruck · 10-15-2011, 11:44 PM

Ouch!!

dmartin1 · 10-17-2011, 11:59 PM

this thread makes me sick

kikkegek · 10-18-2011, 01:38 PM

excuse me?

ericjon262 · 10-19-2011, 09:56 PM

well guys, my K20 has been sitting for almost a year, we've kinda been in denial about the whole situation, I bought a door for it at one of the local JYs, bolted it on, and the whole body is out of wack

it's at least 1" out of shape, in just the driver's side door jamb. and the back door on the driver's side is out of shape too...

I've come up with a fun solution to the problem...

Cut cut cut!!!

Add a rollbar!

What do you guys think?

y5mgisi · 10-20-2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsfucttruck

Ouch!!

Freakin A! That had to hurt!

motornut · 10-20-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericjon262

well guys, my K20 has been sitting for almost a year, we've kinda been in denial about the whole situation, I bought a door for it at one of the local JYs, bolted it on, and the whole body is out of wack

it's at least 1" out of shape, in just the driver's side door jamb. and the back door on the driver's side is out of shape too...

I've come up with a fun solution to the problem...

Cut cut cut!!!

Add a rollbar!

What do you guys think?

done it to a car with no roll bar,but the back doors did become a prob,popping open or not closing

ericjon262 · 10-20-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

Freakin A! That had to hurt!

Yep, telephone poles are a MF...

ericjon262 · 10-20-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motornut

done it to a car with no roll bar,but the back doors did become a prob,popping open or not closing

well, this beast isn't going to be lowered anytime soon, in fact it'll be getting at least 3" of lift, so to me, the rollbar is very important!

ericjon262 · 10-20-2011, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kikkegek

excuse me?

I think he's referring to all the wrecked 'burbans...

WarBeard · 10-20-2011, 10:14 PM

Here ya go!

ericjon262 · 10-21-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motomech

Here ya go!

Thanks, I searched hi and low for a roofless 'burban and came up with nothing!

gangforward · 10-25-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sixshooter798

I feel your pain! A drunk hit me back in 2004. Here are the results:

Wow - hate to see what happened to the other vehicle - that's a serious hit on a Suburban!

ericjon262 · 10-26-2011, 06:16 PM

no joke...

motornut · 10-27-2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motomech

Here ya go!

cool setup

ericjon262 · 10-28-2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motomech

Here ya go!

do you have any more pictures of this rig? or a build thread? I'd likt to get a better look!

Thanks-

Eric.

WarBeard · 10-29-2011, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericjon262

do you have any more pictures of this rig? or a build thread? I'd likt to get a better look!

Thanks-

Eric.

Blazin off-road built this a While back. I'm not sure they are in business anymore...I bought a tire carrier bumper from them and it was junk.

Davidmichael · 10-29-2011, 01:21 PM

They went under last year

ericjon262 · 02-08-2012, 11:49 AM

I might be renting a frame machine to fix the 'burban does anyone have specs on where the door opening is supposes to be? anyone have any advice for me, I've never used a frame machine before.

Thanks-

Eric.

ericjon262 · 03-18-2012, 12:50 AM

Gentlemen,

I'm looking at getting the 'burban back on the road, on monday, I'm going to get a couple of estimates on pulling the body so the new door will close correctly. next, will be tires and a lift... anyone want to suggest a lift kit? I want to go 4" of lift, and to run 35" tires..

I was looking at this lift

http://www.jcwhitney.com/suspension-...=d50300y1986j1

and these tires

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...yp=Truck%2FSUV

is the rough country lift any good or should I look into something else?

Thanks-

Eric

motornut · 03-18-2012, 06:46 AM

Good luck with the burb
may wana check out in here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=25
for suspension stuff/questions

04-02-2011, 08:38 PM	#51
69C20CUSTOM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 176	Re: K20 suburbans I will never sell my K20 Burb. Still have not found one like it. Payed $600 2 years ago with a rod hanging out of the 6.2 diesel. Still ran LOL __________________ 2003 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4-Daily 1982 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4, Mud Toy Lookin for a C10 Last edited by 69C20CUSTOM; 04-02-2011 at 08:39 PM.

04-13-2011, 08:15 PM	#52
Mil-Spec Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 109	Re: K20 suburbans Here's my K20. Hit twice within 7 months by stupid and drunk/high teenagers Result of 1st accident (mostly cosmetic at this point) 2nd while parked in front of my house, had just gone to bed when they drove thru my yard. __________________ SEMPER FORTIS U.S. NAVY 97-05 USAF 94-97

04-14-2011, 10:35 AM	#53
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: K20 suburbans dam I thought to paint my Jimmy red might help it survive but: If painted bright red and and reflective stripes and emergency flashing lights dosn't say STOP what does? __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-23-2011, 09:43 PM	#54
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Re: K20 suburbans Obama told them to hit our trucks!!!!

04-24-2011, 02:29 PM	#55
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Re: K20 suburbans You can do what I did....find a 1/2 ton and make it into a 3/4 ton. The frames were the same no matter what some people say. And all you need to do is beef up springs, axles, and shocks. I got mine from a older, wrecked ambulance that was also a 4wd all for 350 bucks. I was lucky though. Came with 1 ton springs.

10-15-2011, 11:44 PM	#56
Jsfucttruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aptos Posts: 366	Re: K20 suburbans Ouch!!

10-17-2011, 11:59 PM	#57
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: K20 suburbans this thread makes me sick __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

10-18-2011, 01:38 PM	#58
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,520	Re: K20 suburbans excuse me? __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

10-19-2011, 09:56 PM	#59
ericjon262 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Displaced Floridian/Bremerton, Wa Posts: 281	Re: K20 suburbans well guys, my K20 has been sitting for almost a year, we've kinda been in denial about the whole situation, I bought a door for it at one of the local JYs, bolted it on, and the whole body is out of wack it's at least 1" out of shape, in just the driver's side door jamb. and the back door on the driver's side is out of shape too... I've come up with a fun solution to the problem... Cut cut cut!!! Add a rollbar! What do you guys think? __________________ '06 2500 HD 4x4. manual transfer case, crank windows. '88 V10 Suburban 4x4,"The Pig Rig" L05, 700r4, NP208, 4x4 beater camper fun truck project. My trucks don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

10-20-2011, 10:14 PM	#65
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: K20 suburbans Here ya go! Attached Images __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

10-26-2011, 06:16 PM	#68
ericjon262 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Displaced Floridian/Bremerton, Wa Posts: 281	Re: K20 suburbans no joke... __________________ '06 2500 HD 4x4. manual transfer case, crank windows. '88 V10 Suburban 4x4,"The Pig Rig" L05, 700r4, NP208, 4x4 beater camper fun truck project. My trucks don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

10-29-2011, 01:21 PM	#72
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: K20 suburbans They went under last year __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

02-08-2012, 11:49 AM	#73
ericjon262 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Displaced Floridian/Bremerton, Wa Posts: 281	Re: K20 suburbans I might be renting a frame machine to fix the 'burban does anyone have specs on where the door opening is supposes to be? anyone have any advice for me, I've never used a frame machine before. Thanks- Eric. __________________ '06 2500 HD 4x4. manual transfer case, crank windows. '88 V10 Suburban 4x4,"The Pig Rig" L05, 700r4, NP208, 4x4 beater camper fun truck project. My trucks don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

03-18-2012, 12:50 AM	#74
ericjon262 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Displaced Floridian/Bremerton, Wa Posts: 281	Re: K20 suburbans Gentlemen, I'm looking at getting the 'burban back on the road, on monday, I'm going to get a couple of estimates on pulling the body so the new door will close correctly. next, will be tires and a lift... anyone want to suggest a lift kit? I want to go 4" of lift, and to run 35" tires.. I was looking at this lift http://www.jcwhitney.com/suspension-...=d50300y1986j1 and these tires http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...yp=Truck%2FSUV is the rough country lift any good or should I look into something else? Thanks- Eric __________________ '06 2500 HD 4x4. manual transfer case, crank windows. '88 V10 Suburban 4x4,"The Pig Rig" L05, 700r4, NP208, 4x4 beater camper fun truck project. My trucks don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

03-18-2012, 06:46 AM	#75
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: K20 suburbans Good luck with the burb may wana check out in here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=25 for suspension stuff/questions __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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