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March 7th, 2016, 04:26 PM
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Here we go.... 65 Suburban 4x4
Well, I figure I should start a build thread for my 65 GMC Suburban I got a few weeks ago. It will probably be a slow build over 2 years. My honey-do-list is pretty big this summer, so I probably won't get to too much on the Burb.
When I got it I was told it was a one-owner vehicle and the 305e was rebuilt approximately 10,000 miles ago. The front and rear axles were swapped with a 72 Blazer with front disc brakes. However, the Burb sat since the early 90s. There is rust in the normal places, but nothing that can't be fixed with new metal. The homemade bumpers currently on it are going to the scrap yard and I will replace with original bumpers. Okay that is a start, so here we go! 
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March 7th, 2016, 04:30 PM
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Re: Here we go.... 65 Suburban 4x4
After trying to get the "rebuilt" engine running right, I discovered bent pushrods, broken wrist pins, and scored cylinder.
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March 7th, 2016, 04:41 PM
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Re: Here we go.... 65 Suburban 4x4
So I moved on to another engine (305d) I got from Rustbucket this weekend. I tore it down to look at the internals and replace all seals and gaskets, then paint it. Everything looks great!
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March 7th, 2016, 11:47 PM
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Re: Here we go.... 65 Suburban 4x4
That's a nice looking Burb KC and I like the barn doors.
I see dual slider windows. Do you have all the seats? What are your plans for the wheels; steeliess or aftermarket? Glad you have another engine to get it going.
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March 8th, 2016, 01:50 AM
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Re: Here we go.... 65 Suburban 4x4
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March 8th, 2016, 03:29 AM
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Re: Here we go.... 65 Suburban 4x4
Another 4x4 in the club! Woot woot!
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March 9th, 2016, 08:00 PM
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Re: Here we go.... 65 Suburban 4x4
In for the build.
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March 13th, 2016, 06:48 AM
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Re: Here we go.... 65 Suburban 4x4
A little progress on the engine this weekend. New expansion plugs because I hit them with the pressure washer and poked a hole in two of them. Oops. New rear main seal. The top half of the old one was a pain to get out. It was the rope/braided type. I could not get it to move enough to get the pliers on it. MacGyver time. I had to take a small screw and gently thread it into the center of the braids of the old seal. The threads grabbed enough of the seal that I was able to get enough leverage to pull it out. Whew.
Last edited by kchampagne; March 13th, 2016 at 06:50 AM. Reason: typo
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March 13th, 2016, 06:59 AM
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Re: Here we go.... 65 Suburban 4x4
Fresh paint on the block and cleaned up the valve covers. The paint on the edge of the valve covers was chipping off, so I cleaned them up and put a coat of black engine paint on the lip. Then I put a few coats of engine clear on them. What do you think? There was really no way to "touch up" the plaid. At least it shouldn't chip anymore and should be more durable.
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