Emersonsdad's '87 Burb Build

[Emersonsdad]

I bought this 1987 GMC Suburban V2500 with a 350 from family friends in Jan. 2011 for $500. It had sat for around 8 years and just needed some TLC to get it on the road. Here it is the day the tow truck dropped it off.

Exterior: 8" lift, 3/4 Axles with 456's and Mag Hytec Diff Cover, 20" XD Spy Wheels wrapped in 38" Toyo's, Billet Grille, LMC Sidemarkers, Parking and Taillight Lenses, Headlight Housings with H4 bulbs, Viper 5701 Alarm w/ Remote Start, TBD.

Interior: Alpine CDA-117, Kenwood KFC-6983PS 6x9's and KFC-1683PS 6.5's, Phoenix Gold X10D4 Sub, Infinity 5350A Amp, Lightning LSD10-03 Cap, GT Steering Wheel, Interior Billet Pieces by Carriage Works, New Black Interior, TBD.

Under the Hood: Big 3 Upgrade, Injector Spacer, TBI Spacer, Hytech Power Charger, Dual Tube Air Cleaner, Aluminum Radiator and Shroud w/ Dual 14" Electric Fans, TBD.

Future plans include: Auto meter gauges, onboard air with train horns and quick connect at rear bumper, bolt on performance parts, aluminum valve covers, spark plug wire loom, new bumpers, led lights where available, Viper Smartstart, license plate backup camera with lcd in the visor, PAINT! And I'm sure the list will grow but that's what I hope to get done sooner than later.

 

[82355]

Do you like those kick panel speakers? I had them in my '90 K5 and I ripped them out and discarded them. I thought it was a piss poor location for them.

Martin

 

[olanchamedic]

Its come along way since you got it. Good start!

 

[Emersonsdad]

Do you like those kick panel speakers? I had them in my '90 K5 and I ripped them out and discarded them. I thought it was a piss poor location for them.

Martin

I like them. They look clean and sound good. I don't have a problem kicking them. It's really the only option I have for speakers up front. I've seen people put them in the doors but I have auto windows and that does work out.

 

[Emersonsdad]

Its come along way since you got it. Good start!

I think so. I haven't done anything to it since August but will be starting back up in a couple of weeks. Redoing the interior in 2 weeks. Reupholstering the seats and getting new carpet, bottom door pieces, and door inserts. All in black. Just ordered a new dash pad last night also.

 

[magik235]

Nice. I like it.

 

[eclipse85k10]

Nice i like how its turning out. Usually not a fan of large wheels but im digging your wheel/tire/lift combo. Has a good looking stance. How do you like lmc headlights and side markers? i was thinking of doing them on my 89

 

[Emersonsdad]

Nice i like how its turning out. Usually not a fan of large wheels but im digging your wheel/tire/lift combo. Has a good looking stance. How do you like lmc headlights and side markers? i was thinking of doing them on my 89

I really like the look of the side markers. The originals were all amber and I like how these are half clear. The headlights are great. Huge difference in visibility. I'll probably put HIDs in after the bulbs burn out. I also bought the heavy duty wiring harness which I recommend.

 

[Cucv_M1008]

are lights dot legal ?

 

[Emersonsdad]

Yes, DOT and SAE approved. 50 state legal. www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=79

 

[y5mgisi]

I like it! Quite the transformation!

 

[mrk5]

I really like the look of the side markers. The originals were all amber and I like how these are half clear. The headlights are great. Huge difference in visibility. I'll probably put HIDs in after the bulbs burn out. I also bought the heavy duty wiring harness which I recommend.

Haven't been active here much in the past 3 or 4 years and I didn't realize there were such headlight upgrades available. Learn something new every day.

Nice burb!

 

[Emersonsdad]

Before and after of my e-fan install. Still need to get some flex tube and clean up the wires.

 

[Emersonsdad]

Dual tube air cleaner project. Still need to find a tube that will work. Tried a clothes dryer tube but couldn't get it on.

 

[Emersonsdad]

My answer for long hubs sticking out.

 

[82355]

Dual tube air cleaner project. Still need to find a tube that will work. Tried a clothes dryer tube but couldn't get it on.

Just find another OEM intake tube. That's what I did on my 1988 V10 Suburban when I added a serpentine belt setup off a 1992 Camaro.

Here is a ****ty cell phone picture. There is even a punch out already in the radiator support.

Martin

 

[Emersonsdad]

I need something longer and with flex from end to end. If you notice, the 2nd inlet was welded upside down because of the air cleaner sitting up higher due to the power charger and TBI spacer. It was the only way to do it and make it go between the a/c hoses and master cylinder. Now that I really look at yours that may work. That's from an 88?

 

[82355]

Bend the AC lines.

Martin

 

[wilpetty]

Subscribed! Sweet looking progress!

 

[Teck]

Waiting to see the interior transformation to black.