You should call the previous owner and tell him"you kinda bought it from him,and you want your money back". LoL,that would be funny !!
I think you will be ok in finding parts,some just take patience and a wheel barrow full of money.
Will you post some pictures of your suburban,when you have some ?
Tim
1951 3100 Chevrolet1951 Chevrolet Suburban CarryallImage"A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams."
"Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything"
"If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"