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slicktopcity

'Burbans and BMWs
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Slicktop City, AZ
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Adam
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
K20
Engine Size
350
Hey, been lurking for a little while, thought I'd finally start posting. Live in AZ just north of the border.

Had a 79 3/4 ton 4MT as my first vehicle in the United States. (Learned to drive in Okinawa as a young Marine) sold it after almost 10 years of ownership (and ZERO issues). My wife cried. Seller's regret almost every day.

After almost 15 years, decided to get back into a real truck for towing and other family stuff.

Bought an 86 3/4 ton 4x4 in Cali months back. Really janky, but made the grueling test drive home, so good running gear. Needed a windshield, found out that the passenger a-pillar was COMPLETELY rotted out. Sad face.
Wasn't sure if I was gonna do some welding myself, or what, but finally hit some luck on craigslist.
90 3/4t 2WD rolling shell. Cheap, and infinitely better than the 86's body. Hell, the doors even close on the first slam. Yes!

So now I get to do a frame/body swap in the backyard, which I'll document later in the appropriate section.
You guys have been a wealth of knowledge and entertainment so far, thank you!
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Vbb199

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Salisbury NC
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Vince
Truck Year
89, 79
Truck Model
89 Suburban R1500, 79 C10
Engine Size
350, 502
Very nice, and welcome, from NC!

I too have a thing for suburbans and have owned a few over the years!
 

oldretiredafguy

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Mike
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1988, 1988, 1991, 1983
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GMC V-Jimmy, GMC Suburban 4WD, GMC Suburban 4WD, GMC-2500 CrewCab
Engine Size
350, 350, 350, 350
Welcome to the site from N. Texas!

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That is some serious body cancer. Your plan for a complete body swap will surely teach you some skills you didn't know you have. And probably a few USN language skills you also didn't know you have as well (Probably not as you mentioned something about being a Marine in Okinawa). My '91 V-1500 Sub is in the body shop for paint as we speak. Hope to have her debutante dance in a few months. Does your rolling '90 have the barn doors with the defrost wires in the glass?
 

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Lee
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1986
Truck Model
c10 silverado
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350ish
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305
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WFO

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Texas Panhandle
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Dan
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1986
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K20
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1973
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Corvette Ed

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Eli
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79
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C10
Engine Size
250
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R Carnella

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Long island
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Rich
Truck Year
1990
Truck Model
Suburban V2500
Engine Size
5.3
Welcome can't wait to see more of your suburban!
Here's my baby
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