M1007 - CUCV Suburban Clone Build Thread

[91burb]

The pictured fore stock mount shouldn’t be a problem. However, since the Suburban floor is different than the truck floor. The butt stock mount might take some imagination.

this is what I’m starting off with. I picked up this 91 three-quarter ton for 1300 bucks didn’t run but the interior was perfect. They had put a new motor in it didn’t hook any of the grounds up and fried the whole ignition system hooked up all the grounds and rebuilt distributor and replaced The computer runs perfect now fully loaded Silverado you never see these 91 v2500s for sale I had already had all the spare parts from my other 91 that I had rebuilt

 

[Lil Pete]

If you need a replacement coolant barf tank. Look for a Chevy van replacement tank. I don't remember the year range....70's? Use a heat gun on the mounting ear and you're in business.
BTW, I replaced my old cracked tank after the heads got ruined from coolant loss. Oops $800 for new heads...BEWARE, BE WARNED!!

 

[Barrman]

The Cowdog just keeps getting driven and driven like a regular vehicle. Over 300 miles during thanksgiving and another 300 yesterday for family visiting. 5 adults traveling in comfort at or above open highway speeds.

Running 75-80 for hours on end used to get me 16.5-17.5 mpg. I guess the new 20% biodiesel they sell at the pump now has less energy still than the 10%. I only got 16.2 thanksgiving and 16.3 yesterday. Or it could be Houston and the drag race/crash stop type of driving needed to survive on those roads.

 

[87cr250r]

I used to run the Propel fuel that was available about 10 years ago in my CUCV. I was refilling every 5 days on regular diesel and 4 days on Propel. That was a full 20% reduction in economy. While it was less expensive it wasn't worth the extra time to get to the pump.

 

[Barrman]

What is the Propel fuel? I have never heard of it.