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cochino12 · 03-15-2010, 09:58 AM

I just recently acquired a crew cab with no motor/tranny and a bad front clip, so I am looking at donor suburbans. I'm leaning toward the suburban so I can pull some of the airbag stuff and donate it toward the blazer, sell of whats left

first is an 85 gmc suburban
(350cid + 0.060 over, tall pistons, 274 cam, Edelbrock intake/carb, headman headers, Accel Dist, etc) --
700-R4 tranny (TCI kit - firmer shifts, B&M TV-Valve to hold 4th longer)
3" highflow cat behind the headers with 3" to factory exit location (new with engine)
2.75" DJM drop spindles (rotors/bearings/calipers replaced)
qty=4 Firestone 224c 1/2" port airbags (2600 lb); pump tank and related f/r solenoids, switches, etc.
CD stereo (Kenwood flip-face/remote), Grant wheel (typical for the era)

The second is a completely stock 88 Gmc with FI 454, auto (I assume th400), 104k orig miles. They are asking about $300 more for this suburban, interior options/condition are the same on both

bigarmzz · 03-15-2010, 10:05 AM

i'd def get the second one adam, mainly for the big block crap, and part out the rest on here and locally to recoop the remaining mone...prob even make some $

cochino12 · 03-15-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

i'd def get the second one adam, mainly for the big block crap, and part out the rest on here and locally to recoop the remaining mone...prob even make some $

Thats what I was originally thinking but I dont think there is going to be much left to part after I take all 4 doors, front clip, buckets, bumpers haha. If I take the blue suburban I think I can break even after selling off wheels/tires, spindles .... I would really like a big block but I think eventually the crew cab will get a 6.0 swap anyway.

BIG10 · 03-15-2010, 10:29 AM

That TCI'd 700R4 would be nice, but so would the big block in the second one. That's a touch choice if you're planning a LSx swap anyway. I guess if you can recoup more dough from the first one then go that route.

bigarmzz · 03-15-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Thats what I was originally thinking but I dont think there is going to be much left to part after I take all 4 doors, front clip, buckets, bumpers haha. If I take the blue suburban I think I can break even after selling off wheels/tires, spindles .... I would really like a big block but I think eventually the crew cab will get a 6.0 swap anyway.

around here anyways, that big block motor/trans would prob bring around 1k by itself....prob bring more money up there where your at though

**old Rusty C10** · 03-15-2010, 01:00 PM

i dunno that first one sounds pretty good parts wise

bigblock79 · 03-15-2010, 10:48 PM

i would go for the big block

f.monroe · 03-15-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Thats what I was originally thinking but I dont think there is going to be much left to part after I take all 4 doors, front clip, buckets, bumpers haha. If I take the blue suburban I think I can break even after selling off wheels/tires, spindles .... I would really like a big block but I think eventually the crew cab will get a 6.0 swap anyway.

You answered your own question .Get them both . Since the selling the wheels , spindles etc will basically break even, do that and buy the bigblock also . I need spindles so put me in line for those . I just realized my opinion is tainted with an ulterior motive.

I wish I lived near you so I could find all of these vehicles so reasonably priced .
Frank

f.monroe · 03-15-2010, 11:02 PM

I just realized that there are two different color interiors there . Which color interior works best for you?
Frank

71swb4x4 · 03-15-2010, 11:10 PM

Both

bagged81 · 03-16-2010, 08:22 AM

I'd get the second one. Maybe you can use the running boards and hubcaps. They are off the hook.

Seriously, the first one has a lot a stuff. At least that is the way you made it sound in your description. I think that is a subconcious way of saying its the one you are leaning towards, haha.

cochino12 · 03-16-2010, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the input guys but I did end up buying the blue one last night. Its actually a pretty nice ride as it sits now.

If anyone is interested in the tan suburban send me a pm and I'll give you the contact number for the dealership. They are asking $1800 but they were going to let it go for $950

f.monroe · 03-16-2010, 09:11 PM

You really are buying these things CHEAP. Wow! I will be watching for the parts thread because I need some spindles. I just wish they were that cheap around here .
Frank

*Stitch* · 03-16-2010, 09:18 PM

I think he's actually going to keep the suburban and sell the dually lol

cochino12 · 03-17-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

You really are buying these things CHEAP. Wow! I will be watching for the parts thread because I need some spindles. I just wish they were that cheap around here .
Frank

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Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

I think he's actually going to keep the suburban and sell the dually lol

I not 100% sure yet but I think I may just sell/part the dually and keep this suburban. I cant believe how nice this thing drives!!

Frank, If I decide to part it and keep the dually I'll let you know about the spindles first.

03-15-2010, 09:58 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Pick a donor truck for me I just recently acquired a crew cab with no motor/tranny and a bad front clip, so I am looking at donor suburbans. I'm leaning toward the suburban so I can pull some of the airbag stuff and donate it toward the blazer, sell of whats left first is an 85 gmc suburban (350cid + 0.060 over, tall pistons, 274 cam, Edelbrock intake/carb, headman headers, Accel Dist, etc) -- 700-R4 tranny (TCI kit - firmer shifts, B&M TV-Valve to hold 4th longer) 3" highflow cat behind the headers with 3" to factory exit location (new with engine) 2.75" DJM drop spindles (rotors/bearings/calipers replaced) qty=4 Firestone 224c 1/2" port airbags (2600 lb); pump tank and related f/r solenoids, switches, etc. CD stereo (Kenwood flip-face/remote), Grant wheel (typical for the era) The second is a completely stock 88 Gmc with FI 454, auto (I assume th400), 104k orig miles. They are asking about $300 more for this suburban, interior options/condition are the same on both Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 03-15-2010 at 01:40 PM.

03-15-2010, 10:05 AM	#2
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Pick a donor truck for me i'd def get the second one adam, mainly for the big block crap, and part out the rest on here and locally to recoop the remaining mone...prob even make some $ __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

03-15-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: Pick a donor truck for me That TCI'd 700R4 would be nice, but so would the big block in the second one. That's a touch choice if you're planning a LSx swap anyway. I guess if you can recoup more dough from the first one then go that route. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

03-15-2010, 01:00 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Pick a donor truck for me i dunno that first one sounds pretty good parts wise __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-15-2010, 10:48 PM	#7
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: Pick a donor truck for me i would go for the big block __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

03-15-2010, 11:02 PM	#9
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Pick a donor truck for me I just realized that there are two different color interiors there . Which color interior works best for you? Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

03-15-2010, 11:10 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Pick a donor truck for me Both __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-16-2010, 08:22 AM	#11
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Re: Pick a donor truck for me I'd get the second one. Maybe you can use the running boards and hubcaps. They are off the hook. Seriously, the first one has a lot a stuff. At least that is the way you made it sound in your description. I think that is a subconcious way of saying its the one you are leaning towards, haha. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

03-16-2010, 09:31 AM	#12
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Pick a donor truck for me Thanks for the input guys but I did end up buying the blue one last night. Its actually a pretty nice ride as it sits now. If anyone is interested in the tan suburban send me a pm and I'll give you the contact number for the dealership. They are asking $1800 but they were going to let it go for $950 __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-16-2010, 09:11 PM	#13
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Pick a donor truck for me You really are buying these things CHEAP. Wow! I will be watching for the parts thread because I need some spindles. I just wish they were that cheap around here . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

03-16-2010, 09:18 PM	#14
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Pick a donor truck for me I think he's actually going to keep the suburban and sell the dually lol



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