1990 Suburban V1500 - Forum Rookie

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BGBubba

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Warren
Truck Year
1990
Truck Model
V1500 Suburban
Engine Size
350
Hello All -

I'm new to gmsb.com and the proud new owner of a 1990 Suburban V1500. I found a gem in this one: no rust, almost everything but paint is original, mechanically incredible for its age, and I basically bought it from the original owner (it went through my buddy for about 1 year who painted it and put 33x12.5s on it).

I'm hoping for any and all guidance on replacing the whole dash/gauges/steering column controls, as well as potential upgrade recommendations to lift/suspension.

I know there will be more to come once this big momma arrives in my driveway next week, but I'm just trying to get started here and get involved in the community!

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Preciate Ya!,

Bubba
 

Terry Wilkerson

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1986
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GMC 1500
Engine Size
350
Welcome from KC
That's a good looking burb!
 

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Welcome from Tucson, AZ Warren. That is one nice Suburban!!
 

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Welcome to the forum from N. Texas~!~

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Nice looking Burb. That's a Texas combined registration/inspection decal. Where did the truck come from?

I'm just finishing up restoration on my '91 V-1500 GMC Burb. Acres of sheet metal and carpet. Can't wait to get it back on the road to scare as many POS FWD's as I can find.
 
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rusted nuts

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R Carnella

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Welcome and sweet burb!
I've got a 90 as well
 

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NemoSquare

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That’s a good looking burb!
 

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welcome, and awesome looking burb
 

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Hello All -

I'm new to gmsb.com and the proud new owner of a 1990 Suburban V1500. I found a gem in this one: no rust, almost everything but paint is original, mechanically incredible for its age, and I basically bought it from the original owner (it went through my buddy for about 1 year who painted it and put 33x12.5s on it).

I'm hoping for any and all guidance on replacing the whole dash/gauges/steering column controls, as well as potential upgrade recommendations to lift/suspension.

I know there will be more to come once this big momma arrives in my driveway next week, but I'm just trying to get started here and get involved in the community!

You must be registered for see images attach


Preciate Ya!,

Bubba


DAMN that's a sweet Burby!! :)
 

Corvette Ed

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Welcome aboard from East Tennessee,congrats on one sweet burb!
 

BGBubba

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Warren
Truck Year
1990
Truck Model
V1500 Suburban
Engine Size
350
Welcome to the forum from N. Texas~!~

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Nice looking Burb. That's a Texas combined registration/inspection decal. Where did the truck come from?

I'm just finishing up restoration on my '91 V-1500 GMC. Acres of sheet metal and carpet. Can't wait to get it back on the road to scare as many POS FWD's as I can find.
Original owner was in Oklahoma, and a good buddy of mine bought it from him in 2021. It spent 2 years in Ft Worth until I recently had it brought to Virginia.
 

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