New project 91 Burban

[Survivalist45]

Picked up this 91 suburban 1500 for $2700, only thing it needed was a PS line and rear shocks.

I want to put a freshwater tank under it somewhere but I'm still figuring out placement.

Currently building another bumper (Previous burban pic included 1999) and a roof rack.

This is my first square body burban and I don't know why I ever got the newer ones.

Any suggestions to make this the ultimate Expedition vehicle?

Dual battery and inverters being installed this week when I get some time off work.

First pic is My last project, and the 2nd is my new

 

[chilliwak]

First off welcome to the site Survivalist! Nice looking `Burb´you have there and I am sure there are many people here that can give you helpful hints. Larry among others is our GM guru and he has among other fine GM vehicles, also a `Burb´ Let us know what you plan to do to this rig and I am sure you will have many ready to help you. Congrats on the new ride and keep us updated. Cheers, Chilli...

 

[Off Duty]

I'll second the welcome above:beer:

I've always been a fan of the box bodied, older Burbs, and one day, I'll pick one up.
In the meantime, I'll continue to live vicariously through others builds on here :drool:
What are your plans for the rig?

Subscribed.

 

[DanimalsBurb]

Ahh yes welcome. I have 2 square body Burbs currently. If I can help you with anything just let me know.

 

[Scrib]

Welcome! Great to see another 'burb.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

Good find. I do love my Super duty, but I gotta say, if my 87 Burb wasn't rusting apart, I'd still have it. You gonna love the big ones.

 

[plumber mike]

I don't love my super duty but I do love my suburban. It has never let me down in all these years, it always seems to give me plenty of advanced warning that a part needs replacing, and the parts are always what I consider inexpensive. I also worked out of it daily for many years.

 

[MtnManPrep]

Welcome, keep me posted on the fresh water tank idea/sourcing/install etc..

 

[Survivalist45]

Here's the Holding tank Im looking at: http://www.rvpartscenter.com/ProductDetail.asp?PID=31047&SID=36&DID=88&CID=276

Here's the pump: http://www.rvpartscenter.com/ProductDetail.asp?PID=26218&RP=Deptselect&SID=36

I'm still looking into fill ports to mound on the driver side rear quarter panel, and filter options..

 

[bowstryder]

Welcome to the board! What are your current specs on the box and what are your end plans with it. A lot of folks here can help in a lot of ways with your sub. I am sure it goes without saying that if you have a question just ask. Not down playing your mechanical abilities but we've all messed something up at point or another and learned a better way of doing it. lol

 

[Survivalist45]

Well my last suburban I made my BOV, this time I want it to be self sufficient, So I really want to have on-board water, and maybe solar with 2 batteries on my spare tire cut out, with my air compressor. My last winch had one built in, but like an idiot, I sold it with the old suburban.
So I have to start from scratch again except for the propane stove and sleeping accommodations. I have the corporate 14 bolt, but I'm waiting for a good front axle before I do the swap.

And If I win the lottery or save a bank from robbery or something, I want to do a 12V Cummins swap, like in my friends 88.

 

[bowstryder]

There are a lot of burb guys here that have done those mods. Sounds like a solid start at any rate. Where are you from in VA?
I am working on getting mine underway....been a little tough because I am currently elsewhere in the world for a little while if you know what I mean. Keep us updated.

 

[AA1PR]

nice looking rig