My 1989 Suburban

[hidesertwheelin]

Figured I may as well start a build thread on my 1989 GMC Suburban. I bought it for $1500 w/ 119k miles, full power (except tailgate), A/C, etc. I have another old Suburban that is rusted to the point of junk, but I'm taking all the good parts off it and installing them on this one.

 

[hidesertwheelin]

Next order of business was to build a drawer/sleeping platform in the back. I had a couple of friends come help me with it.











The back of the Suburban was only 5'-8", so I had to make a flip up platform extenson.

 

[hidesertwheelin]

Got the bumper and Warm M1200 winch mounted.

 

[hidesertwheelin]

Added a couple of 12v outlets, USB outlets, and my CB to the center console. I used a Blue Sea fuse block to wire everything into.

 

[hidesertwheelin]

Here is how she looks right now. I just got my Dana 60 back with 4:88's and a crossover steering. I need to install my lift, the Dana 60 and 14-Bolt w/ disk and detroit, the crossover steering. Then I need to install the rear bumper and build dual swing outs for a spare tire and fuel/water cans.

 

[utspoolup]

Coming along good. This was the vehicle all my childhood vacations happened it. Good times for sure.

 

[Tray]

Nice rig!

 

[CaptainBuilt]

Gangster.

 

[firecraft13]

I'll definitely be keeping track of how your build goes. I've got a 86 V10 (350 engine 4x4 package) suburban I've got plans for also.
I do have a quick question though. Are you running an aftermarket transmission, and if yes which one? I'm already having to replace my third transmission in about four years.

 

[cashs_k5_garage]

heck yea I'm building a k5 blazer, nice to see some fellow square body fans.

 

[oldmopars]

I like it, I am also a square body fan. I will be posting my 90 Suburban build here soon.
I look forward to seeing what you do with it.