My `89 Suburban

[chilliwak]

Northman, let me know when I can come by and take a look at your awesome`Burbī!

[subdude]

If I get over to that area I'll see if it is still around and take some shots.

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I cut out the back 1/2 of the Suburban roof so that I can forklift pallets of energy drinks in the back for work. At one point I had a soft tonneau cover that fit a stepside Toyota Tacoma, but I wanted something a little more permanent, and with hinges.

Here are a few pics of the 80's Westfalia top on my 84 suburban. I cut 8" out of the front cargo portion and moved the hinges on the pop top so that it opens to the back. The top did not come with any hardware but the poptop hinges, so I am still making it all work (with limited skill and budget). There is a gap where I cut the original Suburban roof, and where the Westy top joins, and I am still playing with how best to close that space. I have used various materials. I may just make the back of the Westy top straight in the back with fiberglass so that it overlaps the back doors.

[Northman]

Wow , that's great !! There is no Frame above the Barn Doors ?

[Northman]

Northman, let me know when I can come by and take a look at your awesome`Burbī!

Let me know when you are here , i'll buy some more Beer ! My Burb is sick , the Head Gaskets ...

[chilliwak]

Let me know when you are here , i'll buy some more Beer ! My Burb is sick , the Head Gaskets ...

I have never had a problem changing head gaskets on a GM V8!Piece of cake! Ow, and did someone say Beer?

[Northman]

Work in Progress ...

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[Northman]

Some Pics of the Rebuild ... The only Problem was a blown Head Gasket , but then i wanted some new Freeze Plugs , new Bearings and all new Gaskets , new Water Pump , new Oil Pan , new Piston Rings and Timing Chain ... new Oil Pump , new Camshaft , new Balancer , new Valves , new Lifter and Pushrods and and and ...

[Northman]

[chilliwak]

Excellentprogress on your rebuild Northman! Looks like you have come a long way.....

[Northman]

Thx Chilli ! Yes , it's a long Way ... When the Engine is done , i'll do the same with the Transmission , Transfer Case , Axles and then i have to do some Body Work .