1991 Suburban V1500 4x4, All Original, Fully Optioned - 39,210 Miles on 2040-cars
Houston, Texas, United States
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1991 Suburban V1500 4x4 1GNEV16K6MF112320 5.7 liter TBI This truck was originally sold on February 11, 1991 to RB
Grammer in Victoria, Texas. He kept it
in his garage for his entire ownership.
On September 14, 2012, it was sold to Mr. Van Hook with 34,653 miles on
it. He kept it parked in his garage;
after a year, his wife got tired of it sitting in the garage and he sold it to
me – he had only driven it 90 miles in one year. I bought it in July 2013 and the odometer read
34,741. The factory original white walls
and running boards were still on the truck, so naturally, I drove it
immediately to Discount Tire and bought BF Goodrich TAKOs and removed the
fiberglass running boards – 20 year old tires won’t last long. The truck now has 39,210 – I’ve put on almost
4500 miles in a year. However, it’s not
my daily driver – I have a 2013 Suburban 2500 for that. But I did drive the truck around Houston in
any weather and took it Brenham (65 miles each way) quite a bit. Even in 100 degrees in traffic, the AC is cold
and the engine temp hangs at 180. After I got it, I had it aligned, had the window tint put
on over the factory tint, and replaced the squeaky belt tensioner assembly with
a new one and a new serpentine belt. The
rear end was sagging a bit (like all these old Burbs seem to do) so I had a 1”
zero-rate block put on the rear to level it out. I also had my excellent electronics installer
remove the stock radio (I still have it – it works great) with an Alpine deck so
I could use the ipod in the center console and Bluetooth for my iPhone. Also, I had a MITO rear view mirror installed
so I could have homelink for my garages – it has the temp and auto-dimming
functions too. The truck has lived in my AC/heated garage for the past
year. It’s all very original but the
1991 GM build quality isn’t quite like my 2013.
But it is as it was built. My
paint gauge (I like old classics) says that the paint is all original with no
resprays – which is remarkable because many of these Suburbans had paint that
would peel off after a few years. I
attribute this to the garaged life it has led.
No dash cracks. No interior
fading. No funny smells – smells like
factory GM cloth. Runs and drive wonderfully. Stops well, idles well, doesn’t wander. The four-wheel drive works. The AC is very cold and it’s never been opened
– front and rear AC. No leaks, doesn’t
smoke at startup or otherwise. Engine
bay has never been cleaned – it actually just looks that way. Always starts right up first try. Passed emissions inspection without incident.
Known issues – all are listed – see the last few pictures
for a visual: ·
The
windshield cracked on me about a month ago – took a highway rock. It’s the original laminated windshield so I
have mixed feelings about replacing it because it’s off to the side and not in
my view. ·
The
rear barn doors have a big mark on them like something slid down and scratched
the paint. ·
One
big deep knick in the paint. ·
A
couple of stains on the carpet – center hump and rear cargo. ·
A
couple of paint rubbings where the running boards mated to the body around the
wheel wells. No rust anywhere. No mechanical issues.
None. I never towed with it, the
previous owner never towed with it, and I don’t think the original owner ever
towed with it. Feel free to drive it to
Alaska – it’s ready. Some
of the original factory options on this truck: ·
Light
French Blue Metallic paint on dark blue cloth ·
5.7
liter TBI ·
4-speed
transmission with OD ·
HD
oil cooler and transmission oil cooler ·
3.42
limited slip rear axle ·
Towing
package ·
Front
quad shocks (didn’t know this option existed) ·
Power
side mirrors (not an easy task when you have vent windows too) ·
Power
everything ·
Front/rear
AC ·
Original
rubber floormats ·
Tilt
and cruise control ·
Lighting
group with overhead console ·
Automatic
locking hubs ·
Front
power seats with high back buckets and center console ·
Third-row
bench ·
Factory
tinted windows The truck is fantastic.
It’s not a show truck, but I bought it because it was so amazing in its
condition due to the owners before me who took very good care of it. And I love the color – very unique. I’ve got to shrink my classic cars – I just
sold a low-mile Mercedes wagon and now it’s time for this one. The truck is on the west side of Houston; clear title is in my name. I won’t disclose the reserve but it’s reasonable.
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