this one is still in the gathering parts stages-will continue to update as progress is made.
all parts are collected except transfer case.
plan is take a 1950 suburban, install a cummins 4BT(3.9 liter 4 cyl) diesel engine, 700R4 auto trans, 241 transfer case.
-add 6 lug 4x4 axles from jeep wagoneer-correct track width.
-modify body to have a second set of doors that will be suicide opening
-modify rear to have barn doors down low and clamshell upper like Fxxx Excursion and GMC astro vans
-maintain 1950 body hieght-not lifted like grave digger.
-modify/install truck bench seat for front row,
-move flip/fold seat to second row
-use OEM third row seat to make 9 passenger capacity
-create stainless tube roof rack in a vintage style to be used for bike rack, ski rack, and luggage rack.
it will be crayola red with a ivory/cream white top and interior will be outfitted to be as stock looking as possible.
Last edited by J Lucas; 03/20/2011 3:33 PM.
