One Piece at a Time: My 1985 Diesel Suburban

[mrk5]

I think the coolest thing is how long you've owned it.

 

[AugustDiesel]

I think the coolest thing is how long you've owned it.

Agreed! Wish I had the same sense when I had my dad’s suburban.

 

[AgDieseler]

I think the coolest thing is how long you've owned it.

34 years since I went with my dad to pick it up from Newman Chevrolet. The truck is a daily reminder of family, making it my most valuable possession.

David

 

[Babaganoosh]

34 years since I went with my dad to pick it up from Newman Chevrolet. The truck is a daily reminder of family, making it my most valuable possession.

David

My truck is the same way, except we also have a boat. @AgDieseler sorry for getting the build off topic haha but you know what I mean.

 

[Big Ray]

34 years since I went with my dad to pick it up from Newman Chevrolet. The truck is a daily reminder of family, making it my most valuable possession.

David

That is so cool Dave. I remember the night my Dad almost bought a 79 K5...clear as a bell. I think it intimidated him, he bought a C10 instead.

 

[AgDieseler]

That is so cool Dave. I remember the night my Dad almost bought a 79 K5...clear as a bell. I think it intimidated him, he bought a C10 instead.

My truck is the same way, except we also have a boat. @AgDieseler sorry for getting the build off topic haha but you know what I mean.

Stories about trucks and family are an on-topic diversion.

David

 

[Fastereddie]

Hey, y'all.

I'm doing a limited run of suburban t- shirts, and am glad to share with you guys here. This has already been posted to Instagram, but I know we're not all on that platform. With Mr. Fox's blessing, I'm sharing it here as well. The CK5-only discount code is preloaded into the link below, and the whole thing runs until 3/31/19.

Willomet Motor & Fab, Company Store

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Enjoy, and thanks to everyone that's been so encouraging to me over these last few years - from the Suburban to the Charger - CK5 has been the best place to share and learn.

Best,
David

Got a shipping message. Can’t wait!

 

[campfire]

Got a shipping message. Can’t wait!

Me too!

 

[AgDieseler]

I dropped off orders to the post office in two batches. The first one has been scanned and tracking is starting to populate online. The second batch still shows pending.

David

 

[Big Ray]

Got mine today! Feel like somebody now lol!

 

[KirsL]

I got an email saying it was delivered. I'll find out for sure once I'm home.

 

[Vasquez]

Shirt looks great...thanks!

 

[Fastereddie]

Got mine too, thanks!

 

[AugustDiesel]

Got mine! Very quality shirt. Fits true to size just as you said.

 

[campfire]

Woohoo!!!

 

[GWeakland620]

Thanks for the shirt David! Can’t wait to show it off.

 

[AgDieseler]

So great they’re getting in everyone’s hands! I know they will be put to great use. It’s been a fun project, and I’m glad I could share it with y’all.

David

 

[Big Ray]

Wore mine to work, folks asked if it was my burb. I told them it's what mine wants to be when it grows up. Lol .

I did share the story behind it. The older guys liked it...

 

[campfire]

Had the ceremonial unveiling today. 3yo says:

"MOG Truck!"
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"But...the wheel is broken. It came off the bottom of the truck."

 

[KirsL]

Yep, mine showed up today! Looks pretty good.