Can We Make This Stock '91 Suburban Unbreakable? - Music City Trucks S1, E1

In the series launch we take a 1991 Chevy Suburban and transform it into ‘Project Unbreakable.’ We test the Suburban at on off-road track, then return to the studio to tear it down to the frame, create a full build-plan, get the engine work underway, and begin fabrication.
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[@dutchv.6019]

Holy mother, that's my old suburban. Proud to see her used well.

[@dagger41jason]

Crazy that you’d find it on power nation

[@franksmythe6969]

It kinda makes sense that someone who used to own a suburban would watch shows and videos where you might see such vehicles. That's fun though. I often wonder if the old owners of these project vehicles you see on TV ever see them. Pretty cool.

[@dutchv.6019]

Having that truck taught me how to work on not only GM vehicles but it taught me how to properly keep an offroad/daily alive. I replaced the rear end in that truck with my friends, had the transmission rebuilt by a local shop and installed professionally after failing to get a decent transmission from the junkyard. That truck has so many awesome stories and memories made in it. Miss it every day.

[@Toxic2T]

@@dutchv.6019 Buy it back

[@coltonthorne2274]

Did you weld the caps on the U joints?

[@EpicToadRage]

As I sit here looking at my 86 K5 Blazer's rusted out rockers, I see them doing sliders out of square tubing... and now I'm VERY interested in the next episode.

[@christopherflynn5359]

It would be nice if they showed you how but doesn't look like they will.

[@rogelioespinoza7852]

I can't wait to see how this one goes

[@hugieflhr03]

I don’t mind see new faces that actually have mechanical skills, as long as none of the old hosts get screwed! I feel like we owe them respect because no matter how good we think we are, we all know they taught us a lot!

[@mrb2917]

they got screwed

[@davidroeder5548]

Budget build: Replace everything drivetrain. New engine, axels, diffs, suspension, transfer case, the works. Me coming here with my mostly stock 82 Suburban 4x4 for some budget ideas: I guess I’ll change the diff fluid and call it

[@dwitcraft]

It would be good if you could look at the T/C too.....

[@robertkerr4199]

Great, another show from Powernation.. my wife is going to be so happy..

[@Onethirtytwo]

They found this kid out of the blue when they went to do a mobile repair. Talk about being at the right place at the right time, Congratulations!

[@DauntlessDefender214]

That’s really cool. Same thing with the current host of ask this old house, Kevin was a “customer “

[@Kstang09]

Stoked on the new show, and LOVE the SquareBurbans.

[@AndyFromm]

I have one of those pos in my grove you can buy...junk

[@Robinhood1966]

I have 2 1997 4wd suburbans. Can't kill them! Drove one through a hail of horizontal flying oak trees during a tornado several years ago. Just broke the grill and radiator, plenty of hail and flying, fallen debris I rammed over and through. Good times.

[@donaldschofield993]

No one's going to call him out on when they was pumping a throttle body injected motor

[@erniemarkle5036]

Just bought a '91 v1500 Suburban 6 weeks ago! Stoked to see this come together! Your skills, tools, knowledge, budget, and ESPECIALLY Brandon's hair, are all better than mine, but still lookin' for awesome ideas. Get it done so I can watch!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Only someone with a million dollar shop to work in would call stage 1 of this a budget build. But I still watch.

[@therobb5738]

My budget build is working paycheck to paycheck with nothing left but nuts and bolts. Now that's "budget"

[@rockkhound943]

@@notadoctor2598 most of us are

[@videogamegusto7852]

@@notadoctor2598 you can literally do that at the house.

[@IRONHEAD12701]

“Won’t leave you stranded”. 🤔 Unless you can’t afford to fill the gas tank whilst getting 8mpg.🤣🤣

[@davidpeters2201]

8 if they're lucky.

[@mannyleon121]

I’ve been restoring my 91 suburban! Fun to drive

[@bigsparky8888]

Years ago a man owned a Body Shop in Rialto...he had a Chevy Truck he went through his 350...cam headers and intake...HAULING A CAB OVER CAMPER ON TRIPS HE NETTED 18MPG outta that rig...AWSOME...Before...9 mpg...

[@matthewmiller2268]

@@bigsparky8888 what cam, intake and headers did he use?

[@zackhamilton7421]

Excellent so far! No bs, and great plan of attack. Going to cover a variety of educational techniques from setting up ring and pinion, to transmission assembly or my favorite.... engine tech. Very excited for this show Power Nation! Thank you very much!

[@campnoutdoors5173]

This is awesome! I'm currently building an 89 burb with 1 tons and getting ready to put together a 383 stroker! Subscribed and will be following the suburban build with anticipation 😎👍🍻

[@johnholm8175]

it sounds like “budget build” is out the window

[@bravejango12]

also what was stock about that truck? the seats?

[@thomascalton3067]

They are all budget builds....just some budgets are bigger than others

[@nateg6209]

John holm looks like it too 👀 hahahA

[@derekchauvinisahero2010]

I mean it’s a square body burb... just buying it threw “budget” out the window

[@biggifrank69]

I want the seats front and rear

[@evoemperor3776]

Can't imagine how many times they have to redo the scene just to make that jacket perfectly hang into that pole.

[@regularkcereal]

Once

[@freddypedraza2066]

'Gonna make this thing unbreakable' 70's GM engineers: always has been

[@Riptor1998]

I drove a 74 c10 with a sb 350 with zero oil pressure for two weeks before it finally threw a rod, it was ok until i was late for work and pushed it over 100mph on the highway

[@jameslandon4126]

You've gotta be on crack. These things broke all the time.

[@Riptor1998]

@@jameslandon4126 i see plenty of em still on the road, most of em run with the original engine and transmission

[@ironpanther2420]

@@jameslandon4126 The engines are about the only thing worth a shit in GMs. And that's coming from a majority GM owner.

[@jacklin694]

These guys fit together well. I'm looking forward for more episodes. Thanks for posting

[@trevorbartlebaugh8496]

Yesss finally a suburban, I’ve been waiting to see one pop up on here.

[@sedrickwells8545]

Oh I am truly going to love this build. I had a 90 suburban silverado with the lift gate back door. Loved that truck.

[@cotynietling2567]

This is awesome a dream build idea for yall ive always wanted to see someone build a late 95 to 99 suburban convert it to Dually and put a blown 572 in it 😀 big ol 8 71 sticking out hood

[@karlsmith2570]

Could you imagine if they'd slung a 572 in this suburban, that thing would be a Beast

[@hgbarnes1584]

Dang Mark, what are you eating man? You threw that bumper like it was an old 2X4! :) Good show, thanks.

[@ChrisRand-gf7lz]

Putting it out there now: Would love to see a late 60's to early 80's Toyota Land Cruiser build, hopefully with a Cummins Re-Power Diesel Engine Swap.

[@LozzerGuide]

Or an Om606? That'd be cool, with one of Aqualu's FJ45 style bodies that fit on the FJ80 chassis. It'd probably end up a pretty lightweight and slinky expedition rig on coils with the aluminum body and diesel straight six weighing less than a small block!

[@janeblogs324]

I thought they only did Murican vehicles

[@edwardmyers1746]

You guys should have a segment like engine power, but have it be transmission power or something along those lines, building trannys testing them etc

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Precision transmission

[@edwardmyers1746]

@@bryantcurtis2665 there's already a shop in Amarillo claiming that title, these guys would be a knock off to them LOL

[@PrivateBeeBop]

I would also like to see diesel builds and info too I love this new show already.

[@justinrudd9927]

Super happy to see another style of show. Love all of the shows

[@theirishaxe9405]

Looking forward to the rest of this build guys.

[@skwerlee]

I'm liking this new show! Excited about this project. I think square body suburban's look awesome 👍

[@Dr.J.Garlock]

Gotta love the mud covered tires but the well cleaned underbody! I’m sure these dudes are used to working on filthy rigs - probably love doing stuff for video. Great channel!

[@TheAleutiansolution]

Those square body suburbans are my favorite truck. Also, why does that new guy look like a budget 90’s Stallone?

[@goat4298]

Reminds me of a friend of mine decided to put a Duramax engine into a 87 Suburban along with Dana 60 axles front and rear years ago.

[@bigsparky8888]

PERFECT COMBO!!!

[@largeuzivert718]

Sounds badass

[@bigsparky8888]

@@shaun4bigblocksllc I AGREE WITH YOU...BUT GM DIFFERENTIALS BREAK...1 TON...NOT BAD...BUT HALF TON...IF YOU PUT A TURBO ON THAT BEAST AND ADJUST THAT ROOSE PUMP...POWER IS OUTSTANDING!!! DANA 60 Is what I was referring to...

[@bigsparky8888]

@@shaun4bigblocksllc TY...my deceased Wife's Dad was a Pro Mechanic...he taught me a lot(Main reason of marrying his daughter...he owned a garage...(bad reason to get married I know...but...she gave me 2 Boys...wow...) I learned about Dana 60's from him...

[@peaceabsolute3103]

I'm excited for this new series and build.

[@trevorphillips2075]

Love the big body Burband

[@CanadianParamedic]

Thank you for the free content. It is appreciated.

[@joethepirate1]

Looking forward to seeing this finished!

[@philljustphill1656]

I like the dynamic they have going on... nice start to the new show

[@OOOGrey_Bush]

Well you got my attention. As the owner of a 1994 K5 Blazer I can't wait to see what you do to this rig. I was also in the process of turning it into an outlander truck. I got as far as getting my 383 sbc in it. Suspension was next. However the project has stalled out. Hopefully I will get some ideas and inspiration from ya'll!. Good luck on the new show!

[@MerpSquirrel]

Good show, much better than some of the previous ones. Camping rigs are all the rage, good first project. And Brandon seems like a youtuber, very modern and feels much less scripted and just know what they are talking about, give them more freedom as they will get more relaxed. To beat general youtubers youll need to let them just be real like a reality show.

[@jackwells1452]

Wow, another Chevy build how rare to see this

[@DauntlessDefender214]

When I saw the first episode of Carcass and they put new parts on to old greasy ones I was disgusted, haven't watched since. Enter Music City Trucks, y'all washed and painted the frame and restored my faith in PowerNation. Good luck fellas, looking good so far 👍 maybe tell the yahoo's down the hall to clean up their act lol.

[@RwP223]

I had a 91' Blue/White burban, 6" on 35s and rebuilt the engine stroked it 388 ci. Twisted a few driveshafts, which snaps off the transfer case output. I drove back home from Silver Lake Sand Dunes with the front wheels. Also got towed back from Silver Lake because I forgot the 700R4 input shaft seal retainer clip, ya that is NOT optional, blew the seal out dragging a dead Jeep in the sand. All good times, she rusted out and had to let her go.

[@craftyukraine]

I've subscribed to this channel. You definitely deserve more subs, than the mainstream youtubers.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MRALL4FUN]

Dang you guy’s make it look so easy. Let me know when I can schedule my K20 in for some fresh upgrades lol good job 👏

[@stevencarnes7790]

Well y’all definitely have great taste and that is going to be an awesome bug out Suburban.

[@neilchilders5442]

Save those long tube headers. They're the best thing on the truck.

[@Shane-Singleton]

Looking forward to the continuation of this build. I just picked up an 86 K20 suburban 4-spd that I plan to build for overlanding. It's in worse shape than what you guys are starting with here but already has better axles under it than the standard half ton units. I plan to keep it on leaf springs but want to put a 2-4" lift depending on how well 35's clear.

[@francosci4514]

Finally a show on trucks.

[@nalyd1109]

Looking forward to episode 2.

[@EmergencyGuy]

My project car was Project Crash Car, done with two model 1977 Pontiac Trans Ams painted to look exactly like the ones used in “Smokey and the Bandit“. Car one fell upside down and landed hard on the roof, bending the passenger side down. Car two fell and broke the driver’s mirror off. The two cars exchanged driver doors, finishing Project Crash Car. Car two’s dash now sits in the back seat.

[@makingtechsense126]

Great first episode.

[@dereklloyd527]

First impression of the new guy, I'm really disappointed that he doesn't sound a little like Weird Al, since he looks a little like Weird Al

[@house9850]

thats exactly what I was going to say! They should play "Amish Paradise" or "Eat it"

[@jeffreyrigged]

would really like to have all the 4wd stuff they are scraping.

[@codyschoenen9441]

Me telling my wife its a budget build, than litterally rebuilding the entire vehicle lmao

[@samthelegoman3990]

The first 3 minutes of this reminded me of Garth Brooks’ first Facebook video. “I wanna post cool stuff, slick stuff, real stuff”

[@mjolnirplissken7032]

you two gearheads seem to have a pleasant dynamic working together

[@SKATETOSLAYER]

Can you please upload the next part, I’ve been checking every day to see if it’s up lol. Looking forward to the rest!

[@PowerNationTV]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZuUfJqYm9Vkas0 It's up, in case you haven't seen it yet!

[@em6132]

Been hunting for a 4x4 diesel square burb for years (all rotted away or overpriced in Canada), to build as an overlander/camper. For now, I'll live vicariously through you guys!

[@xlthumper]

Omg your telling me!

[@MrNiceGuyDSGC99]

Cool intro with the shirt toss. I wonder how long that took you to perfect it like that. It was awesome.

[@ze_german2921]

I have a 87 k30 army truck with a NP208, it is original and does fine! People tend to spend money right away. I’d say upgrade when it tears up.

[@VinceGuzman]

Omg music city trucks n can’t wait how this will turned out

[@hermyherm365]

I’m looking forward to watching this build

[@brianpiper3188]

New show, I'm in!

[@davebarron5939]

If I may, how about a modern 72 K5 blazer resto-mod, done well and right!

[@dadgarage7966]

He just had to call it a "squarebody". As well, TBI small blocks in 1500 series GM trucks of that era had a 9.3:1 compression ratio and were rated at 210 horsepower, not 185.

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Is been squarebody forever. Also depending on year the ratings were different for power

[@masongreen2686]

@@EGGINFOOLS yeah! Don't you know that the boomers invented the automobile, the animals, and even the air that you breath? Just bc you've always heard "squarebody" as a descriptive term for this style truck DOES NOT mean that a boomer signed off on it!! Have some respect young man and always #ASKABOOMER!!! 🤣

[@EGGINFOOLS]

@Leo Coffy Good for you. You don't represent the majority. Im not a millennial either but I see no matter the age of someone you just can't help that not everyone can spell. Good day

[@EGGINFOOLS]

@Leo Coffy Yeah. Thats what I said old man.

[@dadgarage7966]

@@EGGINFOOLS No, GM never called them that. So, 2500 and 3500 truck and van 350s had a 8.6:1 compression ratio and were rated at 190 horsepower and 1500 350s horsepower ratings dropped to 200 in 1995.

[@andrewwilson8317]

" Unbreakable" Whistlin' Diesel " Hold my beer....."

[@jonstrande2074]

This is gonna be awesome.

[@davkenrem]

Ian started a Suburban years ago and never finished it, as usual. Hope you guys do.

[@billiondollardan]

Make engine noises, Brandon! Lol

[@carltrano1325]

Sweet project 👍

[@tdog-jy1pp]

I think this is gonna be one badass truck

[@derbersdiscoveries5938]

This truck is a piece of my youth... wish i had one still....

[@CarputingYT]

Season 1 episode 1, hell yeah!

[@KPearce57]

Had a 91 k-5 Blazer Sport that 350 lasted 435792 miles, with 3-5 K oil changes .

[@MRALL4FUN]

Nothing like a little dry rot cab mount bushings to the head Brandon to wake you up lol 😝 can’t wait too see this build completed

[@HP.Customs]

Dana 70 and a kingpin front. Just so everyone knows that’s about 2000 to 2500 used for both I know because I bought a set off the marketplace 3 months ago for 2200.

[@alonsohasbani7894]

I'm the only one still waiting for second part?

[@thecactiguy885]

that guy from music city trucks is pretty damn funny, ate that hornet nest like a chad

[@The.church.of.scientology]

I love this new guy!

[@Boss_Man-kh5fr]

Hoping I can do this kind of work when I'm old enough, love the content👍

[@bobbymulwee7641]

Start now while your young

[@foamdataservices]

Never too young to start. I built custom soap box carts, push bikes, RC cars, RC planes and all of those things taught me skills I have used on vehicles.

[@Boss_Man-kh5fr]

@Little Timmy Ive heard about that, what a great way to destroy jobs🤦🤦

[@Boss_Man-kh5fr]

@@bobbymulwee7641 already have

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

@Little Timmy Biden doesn't give a shit

[@Ulfstigandr]

Hope you keep postin this build. Its so much like my 71 Travelall its insane, i too am goin for ultimate reliability. Instead of 1tons im runnin JT Sport axles/susp. Max tire size will be 35s. Not sure on engine/trans yet, im torn not just between big block or small block but ford or chevy. The trans will be an eod auto, so either the 4l80e or e4od.

[@alexclarkro9414]

That's going to be a awesome.

[@finnthehuman5260]

Hell yeah! Let's go music city trucks! Show carcass who's boss.

[@jameshall4385]

Great project. Square body suburbans are awesome. This show looks way better than that horrible show, carcass.

[@marlonbarrentine6268]

My favorite trucks!

[@elsydeon666]

My favorite is the rear brake line used as a limit strap!

[@dwalmop2]

I thought they quit selling "Soul Glow" a long time ago.

[@mariuszhehehe5767]

świetna robota chłopaki

[@Chris-yy7qc]

Love the new show. The dialogues sound way less scripted!

[@danf4616]

Definitely less annoying than the lugnuts over at Carcass! 😁

[@ChevyLife-qs3ti]

looks kinda like my burb. Yall can see my olive drab 88 on tons on youtube. took the heavy pig to the oregon dunes. ( square body suburban @ coos bay oregon ) tbi 350, hydraulic bellhousing sm465 & 205, kingpin 60 5:13 detroit, f.f. 14 bolt with 5:13 & detroit, 40" nittos, etc. simple & sturdy.

[@kingwalk167]

Tires are way too skinny and small. But I’ve been a fan of this body style every since I was born. Awesome show guys I’m a big fan! This is a dream build of mine.

[@j.j.clingman4083]

When the updated video coming out?? I can’t weight to see it all done for sure!! I’ve been working on a 1969 Chevy 1Ton 4x4 for the past 20 years on & off!! I just got the 421 sbc motor done last summer & I’m hopefully going to have it up & running this summer & on the road!! It has all the I unbreakable stuff on it along with the doubler kit, ARB lockers in both front & rear, a 4 speed sm 465 & every thing has been gone threw!! I have all new sheet metal for the body also!! I just need some help finishing it because I got sick!!

[@HotRodDave]

I Dig It. Love Suburban's

[@dylanporras2655]

It has the same wheel and tire combo as my samurai. Mickey Thompson sidebiter 2s and kumho road venture MTs. The burb has at lease one backwards mounted though.

[@beauxjones8793]

I’ve been looking all over central TX for a burb any year from 85-91 4x4 GMC

[@gearjammer3200]

Yes you didn't spend much in parts but you have the shop and every tool you could ever want. Us common folk don't have crap.

[@asysling]

I'm love that truck

[@marcoschacon1768]

Sweet !

[@poptat1]

Nice to see a good truck show again. I'm completely okay if you replace carcass with this

[@2010bray10]

Awesome build! Can't wait to see the transformation.