Vehicle Description
This two-owner custom 1972 GMC Suburban was purchased from the
original owner's estate in 2016. The restoration started in 2019
and was completed in 2021. Under the hood is a GM 350ci V8 crate
engine that was built up to a stroked 383ci V8 engine. It was tuned
and broken in on the dyno with a dyno sheet and full description of
all parts and pieces in the engine, as well as the work done to the
engine to get 425hp. The original radiator was replaced with a
custom-built 5-core system to support the new engine and OE front
and rear air conditioning. The build concept was to keep as much of
the original truck intact as possible, using OEM parts wherever
possible. The whole suspension is new, including re-arched springs
assembled with neoprene bushings to create a smoother, quieter ride
and give the rig more stability. The shocks are Bilstein and all of
the steering linkage is new and made to fit the lift. The truck has
305/LT235R-18 Nitto Dura Grapplers (35 inches tall) mounted on GMC
18-inch wheels from a 2018 Denali. A custom-built 40-gallon
aluminum fuel tank was mounted in the original position. A 3.5-inch
single-pipe exhaust was built to fit in and up out of the way, then
exit out the driver's side rear. Everything underneath the truck is
new. The transmission and torque converter were programmed to
maximize the power curve of the engine. The body was stripped, then
marine-sealed and metal-caulked all the joints on the underbody, as
well as the cab interior. The truck was originally ordered in
Hugger Orange and white, and it was repainted to match those
specifications. The factory hood was replaced with a custom unit,
and the grille - as well as all the moldings - were replaced. The
wheels are from a newer GM 3/4-ton pickup and a swing-away spare
tire carrier was added. The rear decking, door panels and door
rests were retained, along with the original seat bodies, which
were recovered with Cadillac Seville inserts to match the original
headliner. The original wood grain on the glove box and the
wood-grain gauge bezel were replaced to match the originals. The
stereo system in the Suburban is an oldie look-alike that has all
the new technology. Dynamat sound insulation was installed
throughout the interior before assembly, including the floor, the
walls and the inside of the doors. The original Protect-O-Plate,
dyno-sheet and engine build documents come with the sale.
