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General Site Info => Welcome => Topic started by: Bert on December 31, 2012, 07:39:54 pm

Title: Introduction
Post by: Bert on December 31, 2012, 07:39:54 pm

I would like to introduce myself.  My name is Albert Nevins and I'm from NH.  My friends call me Bert.

I purchased a 85, 1/2 ton suburban with the intention to restore it.  What I would like to do, is convert it to a 3/4 ton.  I have a Dana 60 and a corporate 14. 

Will I need to address or change the transfer case to make a true 3/4 ton?

A little history on me that may(or not) be usefull to some folks.  I've worked in the industrial compressed air industry for over 20 years and I may be able to help folks with any questions you may have concerning compressed air. 

It's great to have such a resource available for my restoration, and I hope I can be of some help to some folks along the way. 

Have a great new year everyone.

Bert

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: thirsty on December 31, 2012, 08:55:46 pm

Welcome to the site Bert. I'm from NH also.
Your transfer case should be a NP208 aluminum chain drive for that year suburban. Dana 60 is a serious upgrade (1 ton not 3/4 ton) to what you have underneath it now. If you want the transfer case to be as strong as the axles then a NP205 would be the way to go.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: bake74 on December 31, 2012, 10:04:47 pm

     Welcome from California, Bert.

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Post by: zieg85 on January 01, 2013, 01:13:54 am

Welcome from NW Indiana

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Post by: ralphhemi on January 01, 2013, 09:46:13 am

Welcome from Vt.

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Post by: firefighter on January 01, 2013, 09:57:40 am

Welcome from Iowa Bert !!

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Post by: fitz on January 01, 2013, 02:08:00 pm

Welcome from Mass.
A burb on 1 ton axles would make a great tow rig.
What will you be using it for?

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Post by: bd on January 01, 2013, 03:08:05 pm

Welcome from Central California.

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Post by: Captkaos on January 01, 2013, 03:08:19 pm

Welcome to the site.  thirsty has you covered on what you need.

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Post by: nick 1983 on January 02, 2013, 08:25:55 am

Welcome from central Illinois