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. ** PREVIEW