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Overview: I purchased this Suburban around a year ago as a purpose use vehicle. Our family got a cabin in up in Big Bear City (Mountains East of Los Angeles) and I needed something to haul our family. furniture and endless boxes to outfit our new place in the mountains. Me being an old car guy and not wanting to rent a box truck several times went another route. So I approached my neighbor and inquired about his 1970 Suburban. My neighbor had owned it for many years. since at least 1996 that I remember. He had it purposely built it as a hauler for his trailer and miscellaneous travel years back and only occasionally used it. It was professionally converted (from ½ to to ¾ ton) with a rebuilt ¾ ton mid-1990s suspension including disc brakes. 14 bolt ‘corporate GM rear’. heavy duty 8 lug axles and heavy duty steel wheels. The motor/trans were rebuilt as well and (I believe) original to the truck. I haven’t checked numbers to be 100% sure. but motor sure looks to be original. I can check numbers if a deciding factor for you. Mechanical: Motor. transmission and suspension have about 15 thousand miles since being rebuilt. Runs and drives really nicely and is surprisingly quiet with impeccable road manners. It feels like a newer suburban. Fires first crank and runs smooth and strong. no funny noises. squeaks or rattles. Not even a puff of smoke at start-up. even after sitting for extended periods. Overall. very mechanically sound. The only downside is there are drips under the truck after driving. likely gasket issue(s) from limited use over several years. I haven't investigated from where the leak(s) are. but will try to investigate. Could be simply tightening valve covers and/or the tranny dipstick o-ring or a rear main. I have checked fluids prior to trips and then parked it upon return on a gravel parking area. so I haven't paid it much attention. It dripped more than a quart of tranny fluid and about a quart of oil on the 350 miles (round trip). I am very sure it is not burning it. it just runs way to well and shows no signs of it. Will look to identify the leaks and post an update if I can determine and/or correct them. Body/Frame: Whole truck has an authentic and unique patina… a shabby-chic look from years of living. Some pay thousands for an antique look… this one has it included. at no charge. Only area of real rust of concern is the passenger side drip rail around top of door ro front-right corner of windshield (There no similar problem on driver’s side). I received a professional quote to repair it correctly with a replacement section from a local restoration shop. Quoted labor was for 12 shop hours which including removing the affected section and installing another small piece of donor cab. They said it would be a relatively easy job to 'fix right' as the damage is limited to an area that is easy to access. There are also some very small localized rust areas at base of fender and base of door that don’t look to have changed over several years. I can tell you truck hasn't had body work or paint since 1996 when I first saw it as it looks the same. Otherwise body. frame. and floors are very solid top and bottom. Interior: Original black interior with exception of front (tan) split bench. Original dash in good shape. Radio area has never been disturbed. Interior is serviceable as is. All restoration parts are readily available for Chevy trucks (68-72). Original black second row seat in pretty good shape. Handle to fold down has a piece broken off but still works. No third row. Can swallow an eight foot couch and 6 foot love together. I've done it. Rear floor has padding and carpet. Keeps the truck quiet. In short: Solid truck for restoration or a perfect shop truck. just spray on your logo and be done with it. Being a ¾ ton. you can actually put it to work…especially with barn doors that latch and can swallow an engine/transmission. a garage worth of parts. or an entire weekend of antiques. and look cool getting there. ¾ tons of utility and a ton of charm. Extremely reliable and no exaggeration. Have used for driving to the mountains several times over the course of the last 6-8 months without issue (about 350 miles per round trip). averaging about 15mpg. I encourage you to please see my e-bay feedback as a seller. I have sold a handful of vehicles on e-bay over the last 10+ years and have always received very positive feedback. I try to provide the information I’d want. As a lifelong classic car enthusiast who grew up in the rust-belt (Buffalo). I can assure you that this car does not have those issues. I will help do whatever I can (within reason) to ensure your satisfaction. . Details: 1970 Chevrolet Suburban Three door with rear BARN DOORS Clean CA title (not salvaged or rebuilt) 350/350 Auto combination. Nice dual exhaust. Sounds very healthy. Not loud. No AC Heater/Fan work. Separate switch to turn off fan in addition to the regular controls. Disk Brakes work great Runs and Drives very nicely. like a much newer Suburban (3/4 ton suspension) with 14 bolt (‘GM Corporate’} rear Doors alignment is excellent. open and close without issue Floors and frame are very sound California Title is in my name Barn doors work well. Stay open as originally designed and close without issue. Rest of interior is serviceable Dash is unmolested (not hacked). No radio but radio holes unaltered. Has 8 lug STEEL wheels Heavy duty (10 Ply) tires are excellent. Recently replaced all four valve stems. Drives easily and straight. way better than you might expect Dash pad looks pretty In Short: This is nice running ol Suburban that you could comfortably drive home to anywhere and sleep in comfortably getting there. I expect it would drive anywhere without issue. just watch your fluids till you get leaks fixed. Additional Pictures I will get some additional pictures of the engine bay and interior. Please ask if you have any specific concerns. W Should you opt to ship. am happy to assist but shipping is buyer’s responsibility. Can deliver to local shipper or meet with transporter for pick-up. Will take pictures of vehicle before and after loading including driver and transporter. · Vehicle is for sale locally. so I reserve the right to end the auction accordingly. If you’d like to discuss or have additional questions. please do ask. · Vehicle is available locally for inspection prior to auction close· Paypal is acceptable for the deposit only. Balance to be paid by cash. or transfer. Vehicle will not be released till funds clear. · If you have less than five successful feedbacks as a buyer or are very new to e-bay. please call me before bidding or I may cancel your bid. Cell contact: Dan Dan@ (SixxWonNine) TooSixxWon SixxForeSevnWon
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