What's new
CK5
Register an account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members.

Introductions & Greetings

Hi Everyone,
It has been many years since I’ve been on this site and many life changing events. I’m resurrecting my 86 Suburban, affectionately know as the “Roo Shooter” by my friends, as I’m Australian, that’s short version of the story behind the name.
It has been in storage for 6yrs, if you can call it that, parked in a dirt patch with a fence around it. Past work included
Swapped in NV4500 with NP208, custom driveshaft, ARB overlocker, ORD 4” lift, 16” D Ring steel rims with Cooper Discover STT. Did some body work(more to be done), interior upholstery, replaced doors with electric window controls and that is as far as I got.
I need some recommendations for, auto electrician and body restoration shop in Longmont CO area. The Roo Shooter will be towed this week to Twin Peaks Diesel to have a general mechanical service and inspection. I no longer live in Longmont, so don’t have a workshop or a friend with one.
I appreciate any advice and also would like to say how much I value and appreciate the people on this site.
Cheers Justine
 
suburbangirl said:
Hi Everyone,
It has been many years since I’ve been on this site and many life changing events. I’m resurrecting my 86 Suburban, affectionately know as the “Roo Shooter” by my friends, as I’m Australian, that’s short version of the story behind the name.
It has been in storage for 6yrs, if you can call it that, parked in a dirt patch with a fence around it. Past work included
Swapped in NV4500 with NP208, custom driveshaft, ARB overlocker, ORD 4” lift, 16” D Ring steel rims with Cooper Discover STT. Did some body work(more to be done), interior upholstery, replaced doors with electric window controls and that is as far as I got.
I need some recommendations for, auto electrician and body restoration shop in Longmont CO area. The Roo Shooter will be towed this week to Twin Peaks Diesel to have a general mechanical service and inspection. I no longer live in Longmont, so don’t have a workshop or a friend with one.
I appreciate any advice and also would like to say how much I value and appreciate the people on this site.
Cheers Justine
Click to expand...
Welcome
 
suburbangirl said:
Hi Everyone,
It has been many years since I’ve been on this site and many life changing events. I’m resurrecting my 86 Suburban, affectionately know as the “Roo Shooter” by my friends, as I’m Australian, that’s short version of the story behind the name.
It has been in storage for 6yrs, if you can call it that, parked in a dirt patch with a fence around it. Past work included
Swapped in NV4500 with NP208, custom driveshaft, ARB overlocker, ORD 4” lift, 16” D Ring steel rims with Cooper Discover STT. Did some body work(more to be done), interior upholstery, replaced doors with electric window controls and that is as far as I got.
I need some recommendations for, auto electrician and body restoration shop in Longmont CO area. The Roo Shooter will be towed this week to Twin Peaks Diesel to have a general mechanical service and inspection. I no longer live in Longmont, so don’t have a workshop or a friend with one.
I appreciate any advice and also would like to say how much I value and appreciate the people on this site.
Cheers Justine
Click to expand...
Welcome back
 
Welcome chrisgt!
You've come to the right place for information on your square body. If it's been done, someone here had probably done it on squarebody.
The is an extensive write-up on the 8.1 and swapping it into a squarebody. It's in the "Engine bay" you have already found it.
 
Ya that thread has some amazing information. I've already stripped my harness and started it on the stand, that was the easy part. Now I'm figuring out all the rest of the parts I need for a smooth swap.
 
I've already done the strip/ rebuild/reprogram/assemble on a 6.0 harness into an 8.1 harness.
Long and arduous!
 
Last edited:
Hello from Arizona. This past Thursday night I purchased a red/white 1987 GMC Jimmy in Yuma. I’m excited about it. Makes my heart pitter-patter. It’s a project, a running project. When I was young our family rig was a 1988 Silverado 10 Suburban. Dad bought it in 1990 as I recall. I loved it from day 1. From 1998-2001 I drove it to high school. It was my baby. Life moves on, I go to college out of state, get married and begin real life, mom and dad sell Suburban…20 years later I’m finally back into a similar truck. Hoping to enjoy it with my wife and kids, especially the teen boys. Sitting in it transports me back to high school.
 
CK5 said:
Welcome to CK5, stop in and say hello, this is a great place to make your first post and tell us a little about yourself/truck. :D
Click to expand...
Thanks for the add. I just picked up the following 72 GMC, just wanting to learn more and where I can go to get specific original interior for it.
CK5 said:
Welcome to CK5, stop in and say hello, this is a great place to make your first post and tell us a little about yourself/truck. :D
Click to expand...
 
  • Like
Reactions: CK5
Hello my Name is Matt. I have been building a wide range of cars since I was a kid. I grew up in a muscle car family, in a neighborhood filled with low riders. My first cars were VW‘s before I built a Z28 that I managed total on my 20th birthday. Pretty much was old Toyota off-road builds for the following couple of decades with a few low riders show cars and a Jeep. The last eight years I have built several 2500 Rams all sitting on 37-40” tires And a few more 60’s customs. I Just bought a 79’ Blazer to build with my son over the next 5 years, he just turned 11yo and so I bought his dream truck. As long as he keeps his nose clean and works hard I will give him the keys to this K5 on his 16th birthday.

I spend a lot of time the trails in a Moab, Colorado, Oregon coast and live with my wife and two kids in Montana.
 
73Carlow said:
Hello my Name is Matt. I have been building a wide range of cars since I was a kid. I grew up in a muscle car family, in a neighborhood filled with low riders. My first cars were VW‘s before I built a Z28 that I managed total on my 20th birthday. Pretty much was old Toyota off-road builds for the following couple of decades with a few low riders show cars and a Jeep. The last eight years I have built several 2500 Rams all sitting on 37-40” tires And a few more 60’s customs. I Just bought a 79’ Blazer to build with my son over the next 5 years, he just turned 11yo and so I bought his dream truck. As long as he keeps his nose clean and works hard I will give him the keys to this K5 on his 16th birthday.

I spend a lot of time the trails in a Moab, Colorado, Oregon coast and live with my wife and two kids in Montana.
Click to expand...
If you give me a heads-up when you are going to Moab, I may be able to meet up with you.
:waytogo:
 
Howdy, my name is Joey I'm from the Northern California area and spend some time up in southern Oregon as well. I recently bought a 1990 V2500 Suburban up in Truckee. Previous owner took it everywhere including the Fordyce trail. I also have a 78 K20 that has been a mule for trying different engine and transmission combinations as well as an 04 LB7 Duramax. I also have had multiple 4th gen camaros and trans ams I've built in the past. My first truck was a 99 sierra z71 5.3 that got hit head on by a 06 dodge charger while he was doing 85 mph and totaled my truck. As much as i love gmt800s, My suburban is my favorite vehicle I've ever owned, she runs and drives great and has a charm to it. My Duramax is a better truck in everyway besides simplicity, however I always end up chosing to drive the Burb. It's absolute magic.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest Posts

Top Bottom