Franks Revolving Door car thread.

[JBruno88]

Thinking N/A 6.0 4L80 would be best if I was ever going to do that... It'd be a tow pig, DD, so reliability would be nice lol.

Sounds like you want to make a TBSS out of this truck? Finding a junkyard TBSS might be your best option for an LS swap.

 

[Lead Pipe]

TBSS doesn't have a 4L80...

That recipe is closer to a 2500 pick up or Suburban. LQ4 and LQ9 are iron 6.0's.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

80's burb needs a loud stupid big block...

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I think an LS is the perfect swap. Get modern truck mpg out of a brick.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

Ez efi on big block?

 

[JBruno88]

TBSS doesn't have a 4L80...

That recipe is closer to a 2500 pick up or Suburban. LQ4 and LQ9 are iron 6.0's.

It's got a 4L70E. But it has an LS 6.0.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Frank, if you are doing all this at least keep it for a little while... Gonna be awesome.

When does the POR15 or other rust prevention go on?

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

I think he should keep it if he does nothing to it. Looks like a great burb.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Frank doesn't keep, I know that isn't going to happen. I just want him to keep it for longer than average. Which is what, 3 months? hahah

 

[Outlaw]

Sounds like you want to make a TBSS out of this truck? Finding a junkyard TBSS might be your best option for an LS swap.

Not quite. The trans wouldn't last a week, and I need something with a selectable 4x4 Transfer case, such as a 208. Full time AWD would be gay in this thing.

TBSS doesn't have a 4L80...

That recipe is closer to a 2500 pick up or Suburban. LQ4 and LQ9 are iron 6.0's.

Precisely. 2500 4x4 driveline out of a 99-2002 so it's direct drop-in and I don't have to change the throttle body back to a drive by cable.

80's burb needs a loud stupid big block...

My wallet doesn't

I think an LS is the perfect swap. Get modern truck mpg out of a brick.

Exactly. They weight about the same as the newer ones. Gas mileage isn't bad as is (I'm getting 12) Better mileage wouldn't be frowned upon, but, the main reason is for reliability and the ability to tow heavier loads. I wouldn't trust towing a receiver mounted bike carrier with a 700R4

Ez efi on big block?

Still sucks fuel.

Frank, if you are doing all this at least keep it for a little while... Gonna be awesome.

When does the POR15 or other rust prevention go on?

When the interior is out the entire tub will be getting POR'd and bedlined before the new carpet goes in. Underside will be done when everything is out of it along with engine compartment and such.

I think he should keep it if he does nothing to it. Looks like a great burb.

It is a nice truck as is, but, you've got to understand my requirements for a "DD" able to pul 8,000#'s, be reliable, get better than 10mpg, do 1,000 mile trips towing a few thousand poinds without issue with 4-5 people and luggage comfortably, etc etc... It's not an easy list to accomplish.

Frank doesn't keep, I know that isn't going to happen. I just want him to keep it for longer than average. Which is what, 3 months? hahah

I HONESTLY can't say what next week will bring with the way I do things, but, the fact that I've wanted one of these for a while and that I'm already spending money I normally never do on something I'm "Iffy" on, I'd venture to say it's here to stay for a while at least. If I got this thing swapped and "restored" I'd probably considering selling my 2003 Sierra before this thing.

Also, not to sound like a bitch, but, if I get this minted out and painted, it WILL NOT be seeing winter lol. I paid good money for this truck, probably more than most would pay, based solely on the condition of the body, frame and underside. I'm not letting that go to shit when I could've spent $1,500 on a roached one lol.

 

[EmersonHart13]

And Frank just went all MikeK post on us. Dang your fingers must be tired.

 

[Outlaw]

I'll give it a month. If I'm tearing into this thing as planned with no signs of a for sale thread, I'll have mook change the title and I'll start another "revolving door" thread for the rest of my junks.

 

[Outlaw]

And Frank just went all MikeK post on us. Dang your fingers must be tired.

I sit online and type emails and write blog posts all day. My fingers are more than seasoned.

 

[EmersonHart13]

The ladies like this.

 

[Outlaw]

The ladies like this.

 

[IZZy]

Frank lets trade trucks!

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

there is a light blue 1985 for sale on a lawn on Lake st ( rt 20 ) at the corner of Nesler in elgin.

Looks clean while passing by, $5500

 

[Lead Pipe]

How's about you get my car out of your signature? Kthanx.

 

[Outlaw]

How's about you get my car out of your signature? Kthanx.

How's about you fuck right off?

 

[Outlaw]

Just finished rebuilding both front hubs. New bearings, seals, rotors, pads, etc etc... Also did differential services and oil/trans/t-case. Thing drives like a damn dream now haha

 

[Lead Pipe]

I was promised a handy in the burban and that offer was never fulfilled.

 

[RICH17]

there is a light blue 1985 for sale on a lawn on Lake st ( rt 20 ) at the corner of Nesler in elgin.

Looks clean while passing by, $5500

I see that one too. I want to stop but I already know I dont have the money. Clean looking for sure

 

[Outlaw]

I see that one too. I want to stop but I already know I dont have the money. Clean looking for sure

1985 Chevy Suburban K10 4x4 rust free

That's the one...

It's definitely nice. Probably would've checked it out if it was available when I bought mine. Bodies look about the same but the interior on that one is much nicer than mine.

 

[RICH17]

FUCK I meed that. It looked clean from afar but now those pics looks awesome

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

nice find Frank, that's the one fo sho