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One Piece at a Time: My 1985 Diesel Suburban
- Thread starter AgDieseler
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Very nice work! Glad to see it's mostly back together. Can't wait to see some dirt under those tires!!!
Fails every time I try to add media to my folder. Can't do it from my computer, either. It's 82Mb, 46sec video. No idea why.
@CK5, any tips?
David
That's what I did too. Made it super easy.
That's another piece I have to work on still
YouTube is great for sharing videos.
The number '40' was written all over the truck. I'd taken photos before primer and paint, and practiced with a pen and paper. Using a paint pen, my dad and I did the ceremonial restoration.
Good day today.
David
Good day today.
David
If the truck assy lines worked the way the Corvette line did, that number 40 is a job number as the truck went through assembly. They would number from 01-999 then start over again.
Today everything is barcoded and is accounted for long before the trucks are even started in the build lines.
Today everything is barcoded and is accounted for long before the trucks are even started in the build lines.
That sounds reasonable to me. The truck was assembled in St. Louis. I bet Martin might have some insight.
David
That's pretty awesome might just have to look for those on my crew cab
Thats where the Corvette plant was as well.
So, he has a corvette motor in it now?
Fun fact: both the Suburban and the Charger were assembled at their respective St. Louis plants. When the Mopar is done, I'm thinking of road tripping them both for a little homecoming.
David
I've honestly never gotten into the paint marks and such. Sorry.
Martin
Martin
The truck has been operational all week, and I've really enjoyed driving it. It had been too long.
The new cooler stack has worked very in this initial 100 miles. Ambient temp is 95 - 105, and water temp is exceptionally stable at 180 with a more regular fan clutch engagement (similar to the Duramax's behavior), EGTs run about 150 lower when under load and quickly drop to 250 at idle (only run up to 800 thus far), and trans and engine temps/pressures are well within norms. With this solid baseline, I'll change the oil and begin more rigorous trials.
During this time, I went ahead and finished out the exhaust. 4" all the way, with the exit tucked up high, enough room for the suspension to cycle, and a v-band so I can disconnect for convenience. The Flowmaster 40 is obnoxious, so I'm planning to switch to a hush power or ultra flo, which is better suited for a diesel.
As well, three Vintage Air boxes arrived, so I'll start reading those destructions.
But first, a very busy week of work.
David
The new cooler stack has worked very in this initial 100 miles. Ambient temp is 95 - 105, and water temp is exceptionally stable at 180 with a more regular fan clutch engagement (similar to the Duramax's behavior), EGTs run about 150 lower when under load and quickly drop to 250 at idle (only run up to 800 thus far), and trans and engine temps/pressures are well within norms. With this solid baseline, I'll change the oil and begin more rigorous trials.
During this time, I went ahead and finished out the exhaust. 4" all the way, with the exit tucked up high, enough room for the suspension to cycle, and a v-band so I can disconnect for convenience. The Flowmaster 40 is obnoxious, so I'm planning to switch to a hush power or ultra flo, which is better suited for a diesel.
As well, three Vintage Air boxes arrived, so I'll start reading those destructions.
But first, a very busy week of work.
David
