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Heliarcn · 06-23-2016, 10:02 PM

Well, after several years of searching through the forums for invaluable information, I figured it's time to give back. I'm starting this build thread for my 1972 Suburban that I bought back in January. The plan is to restore the interior back to the original look with the correct highlander plaid and repaint the suburban in the original dark blue and white two tone. It's gonna run full Porterbuilt suspension and lay flat on the ground. Looking at LS3 or maybe a newer GM gen v motor. Here we go.

Instagram - 72_plaid_sub

Heliarcn · 06-23-2016, 10:04 PM

Started the tear down a couple weeks ago.

Heliarcn · 06-23-2016, 10:08 PM

More tear down.

Heliarcn · 06-23-2016, 10:16 PM

Got the old motor and trans out.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-24-2016, 09:58 AM

Nice burb!

Heliarcn · 06-24-2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice burb!

Thanks Rob. Heres a shot of the frame out before the rivet party.

Heliarcn · 06-28-2016, 11:57 AM

Making room for the new Porterbuilt stuff.

Heliarcn · 06-28-2016, 12:06 PM

I cut an X in the top of the rivets with a cut off wheel and then drilled them with a 3/8" bit. I kept the bit sprayed with Aero Kroil and only used 2 bits to remove almost every rivet in the frame. This is not a bad way to go if you don't like using an air hammer/chisel.

Heliarcn · 08-16-2016, 01:43 AM

More progress. Full Porterbuilt roller a couple weeks ago.

Heliarcn · 08-16-2016, 01:52 AM

Was originally going the LS engine route, but now I'm going to try an fit a 2015 Chevy L83 in the suburban. Hope I don't regret that decision.

Heliarcn · 08-16-2016, 01:56 AM

Current situation. Modified the Porterbuilt LS mounts and got the L83 installed. Now I got to figure out the steering rack.

mcmlxix · 08-16-2016, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Heliarcn

Was originally going the LS engine route, but now I'm going to try an fit a 2015 Chevy L83 in the suburban. Hope I don't regret that decision.

http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/l83/

Type: 5.3L V8
Displacement (cu in / cc): 325 / 5328
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Ignition system: coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery: direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 355 / 250 @ 5600 (gas – SAE certified)
380 / 283 @ 5600 (E85 – SAE certified)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 383 / 519 @ 4100 (gas – SAE certified)
416 / 564 @ 4100 (E85 – SAE certified)

http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/eng...arger-install/

nastety92 · 08-16-2016, 08:33 AM

Really nice build. I would love to do something like this one day. Would you care to share how much $$ you dropped with Porterbuilt?

BB72CHEVKT · 08-16-2016, 10:31 AM

Nice build.

**lolife99** · 08-16-2016, 10:35 AM

subscribing to this one,...

bL.A.zer90045 · 08-16-2016, 01:29 PM

That's usually how *it*starts

Heliarcn · 08-16-2016, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nastety92

Really nice build. I would love to do something like this one day. Would you care to share how much $$ you dropped with Porterbuilt?

I didn't buy everything from PB directly, but I dropped about $6K with them. Picked up the narrowed PB arms from a board member here and saved about $400 off PBs price. Picked up the shocks and bags online and saved about $100.

tommys72 · 08-16-2016, 03:13 PM

I'll follow along...need lots of pics though, cause i cant read good...so they tell me

LsJuan · 10-26-2016, 02:29 AM

LS swaps are bomb but are becoming a thing of the past. I will give you props for dealing with the new 5 gen

Red3+3 · 12-04-2016, 07:10 PM

NICE!
Just saw this... Subscribed!
I'm in the process of getting an L83 out of a 2014 Tahoe myself. Planning on getting it installed on my old 1982 Silverado Stepside (Has a 6.2l Diesel in it right now!).
Keep up the good work!

goldenburb · 06-25-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

I'll follow along...need lots of pics though, cause i cant read good...so they tell me

Thanks for service tommys72...

Saw your burb on Instagram. .....😱 😱.

Heliarcn · 07-16-2017, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenburb

Thanks for service tommys72...

Saw your burb on Instagram. .....😱 😱.

Yeah, I've kept up the Instagram account a lot better than the forum. I'm getting back into it now. Should have some updates soon.

Heliarcn · 11-22-2017, 02:17 PM

Well, I've done a lot of work since my last post, just haven't had time to update here. Will try to do some more updates of the build soon.

Lots of pics and updates on my Instagram @72_plaid_sub

Heliarcn · 11-22-2017, 02:52 PM

Starting this back up from last August when I last posted pics of the build.

Mounting the Gen V L83 and 6L80E trans to check the fit.

Heliarcn · 11-22-2017, 03:05 PM

Installing the Hill's Rod & Custom front inner fender wells. Delmo at Delmo's Speed hooked me up with these extreme drop inner fenders to tuck a 22" wheel and tire combo.

06-23-2016, 10:02 PM	#1
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	72 Plaid Sub Well, after several years of searching through the forums for invaluable information, I figured it's time to give back. I'm starting this build thread for my 1972 Suburban that I bought back in January. The plan is to restore the interior back to the original look with the correct highlander plaid and repaint the suburban in the original dark blue and white two tone. It's gonna run full Porterbuilt suspension and lay flat on the ground. Looking at LS3 or maybe a newer GM gen v motor. Here we go. Instagram - 72_plaid_sub Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

06-23-2016, 10:04 PM	#2
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Started the tear down a couple weeks ago. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

06-23-2016, 10:08 PM	#3
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub More tear down. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

06-23-2016, 10:16 PM	#4
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Got the old motor and trans out. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

06-24-2016, 09:58 AM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Nice burb! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-28-2016, 11:57 AM	#7
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Making room for the new Porterbuilt stuff. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

06-28-2016, 12:06 PM	#8
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub I cut an X in the top of the rivets with a cut off wheel and then drilled them with a 3/8" bit. I kept the bit sprayed with Aero Kroil and only used 2 bits to remove almost every rivet in the frame. This is not a bad way to go if you don't like using an air hammer/chisel. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

08-16-2016, 01:43 AM	#9
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub More progress. Full Porterbuilt roller a couple weeks ago. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

08-16-2016, 01:52 AM	#10
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Was originally going the LS engine route, but now I'm going to try an fit a 2015 Chevy L83 in the suburban. Hope I don't regret that decision. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

08-16-2016, 01:56 AM	#11
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Current situation. Modified the Porterbuilt LS mounts and got the L83 installed. Now I got to figure out the steering rack. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

08-16-2016, 08:33 AM	#13
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Really nice build. I would love to do something like this one day. Would you care to share how much $$ you dropped with Porterbuilt?

08-16-2016, 10:31 AM	#14
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Nice build. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

08-16-2016, 10:35 AM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 72 Plaid Sub subscribing to this one,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-16-2016, 01:29 PM	#16
bL.A.zer90045 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: 90045 cali Posts: 568	Re: 72 Plaid Sub That's usually how itstarts

08-16-2016, 03:13 PM	#18
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 72 Plaid Sub I'll follow along...need lots of pics though, cause i cant read good...so they tell me __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son



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10-26-2016, 02:29 AM	#19
LsJuan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Salas CA Posts: 37	Re: 72 Plaid Sub LS swaps are bomb but are becoming a thing of the past. I will give you props for dealing with the new 5 gen

12-04-2016, 07:10 PM	#20
Red3+3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 6	Re: 72 Plaid Sub NICE! Just saw this... Subscribed! I'm in the process of getting an L83 out of a 2014 Tahoe myself. Planning on getting it installed on my old 1982 Silverado Stepside (Has a 6.2l Diesel in it right now!). Keep up the good work!

11-22-2017, 02:17 PM	#23
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Well, I've done a lot of work since my last post, just haven't had time to update here. Will try to do some more updates of the build soon. Lots of pics and updates on my Instagram @72_plaid_sub Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

11-22-2017, 02:52 PM	#24
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Starting this back up from last August when I last posted pics of the build. Mounting the Gen V L83 and 6L80E trans to check the fit. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

11-22-2017, 03:05 PM	#25
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: 72 Plaid Sub Installing the Hill's Rod & Custom front inner fender wells. Delmo at Delmo's Speed hooked me up with these extreme drop inner fenders to tuck a 22" wheel and tire combo. Attached Images __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

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