It just fell into my lap.

[That one guy Roy]

Howdy from Texas.

New here and new to the GMT400s. I've been looking for a vehicle to haul my astronomy gear and do some overlanding since the darkest skies are usually off the beaten path. Got a call one day a few weeks ago from my son in law who manages a garage that he had a 99 Suburban needing an engine that he bought for $300. Put a new crate engine in and she's back on the road.

With 219,000 miles it needs some tlc but overall is clean for a 24 year old family daily driver. Once everything is mechanically sound again the overland build can begin.

Here's a pic or three.

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[RichLo]

Welcome!

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Nice Burb, welcome to the forum, from Houston, Texas (the other end of I-45 LoL).
I have a '99 Burb in pewter, but mine is a Chevy. According to the VIN number report I had done on it, 1 in 3 Chevy 1500 Burbs were painted pewter in that model year run.

 

[Stumpy]

Nice! Welcome aboard.

 

[Steve Cunningham]

Welcome to the forum Roy.

 

[Drunkcanuk]

Welcome from northern Alberta Canada.
That's a heck of a score, a few grand and that's going to be one heck of a nice rig. Enjoy it, and keep us updated as it progresses.
What motor are you thinking of putting in?

 

[Orpedcrow]

Welcome fellow Texan!

 

[GrimsterGMC]

Welcome fellow Texan!

Welcome from New Zealand. That's a great score. We all look forward to some overlanding pictures when you get there.

 

[That one guy Roy]

Thanks, all.

The motor we put in is a 5.7 Jasper crate engine. Went with the upgraded engine that has a little more power than stock.

My wife surprised me this week and had the interior detailed. I won't say it looks new but it's pretty close.

 

[Orpedcrow]

Thanks, all.

The motor we put in is a 5.7 Jasper crate engine. Went with the upgraded engine that has a little more power than stock.

My wife surprised me this week and had the interior detailed. I won't say it looks new but it's pretty close.

Heck yea! Start a build thread! Post lots of pictures! We all want to see.