Squarebody Suburban Barn Door Conversion PT 1

Finishing up some file footage from back in Sept 2020 where I was looking at the differences and difficulties of swapping the barn/cargo doors onto a tailgate version of the 73-19 GM squarebody Suburban. The tail panel and body brace sections are different enough to pose a problem. LMC makes both inner and outer panels. And Goodmark makes a combo panel for the cargo version. Sadly the Goodmark panel was back ordered and no foreseeable availability date in sight when I filmed this.
Being the Sub is a daily driver and Im now in the winter of Wyoming with snow wind and ice, I will be researching parts and revisit this subject come spring/summer 21. (dont have a shop building to keep the open rear in the dry while welding/fabricating)

[@Sjackson2369]

I like that. “Anyone that thinks you can just bolt on the doors, you’re wrong.” May change that a little bit but I’m using that.

[@1redneckdodgeman]

Just bought mine for my barn door suburban and it all comes as one piece. Rear pan and substructure

[@richardr.100]

I am currently working on a 79 cargo burb. It’s a 8 lug 4x4 Suburban. Thank you for the video. Looking forward to watching your progress.

[@johns1755]

Still got that richard?

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

If anyone can do this it’s you my friend can’t wait to see it done and how you did it stay safe and god bless everyone

[@JustGoodNotGreat]

Love your videos brother. Keep up the good work 👍

[@oldgeezer3269]

Do you ever start stuff and wish ya hadn't lol I do all the time Tell the wife its fine as it is ✌

[@alanpaige9192]

The best of luck. I think you shouldn’t have to many problems. As long as you’re not going to need the vehicle for a few days. Keep on keeping on my good man and be safe!

[@DannyWalker1949]

It's just like everything else I guess, Noth'n is simple in Life or Car's anymore. Just A Lot of Hard Work and A Lot of Hard earned Money........

[@jeepindave5464]

I want one of these with a dana 60, 14 bolt, and a nv4500 with the 6:1 first gear. I loved the one in Dantes peak that melted in the lava.

[@roughcutranch6764]

Ironically my wife has named this Sub Dante from the movie as she loves the 86 that melted in the movie. I was going to put the 4bt cummins with 4500 but the head on the 4bt is toast. Thus we are considering a 5.3 LS or bigger swap. I only wish it was a 3/4 ton to open up more build up options

[@edwardharris7080]

Rough cut ranch i have a 85 1 ton I'm parting out. 454 with automatic and transfer case. Let me know if you're interested.

[@LDB0311]

I've been trying to figure out why mine don't fit. Bought it with them but ill have to look at it tomorrow to see if they did it right. Thanks for the vid and let me know if you are parting out the donor.

[@thecityredneck9062]

I need a part 2, my suburban originally had barn doors and needs rust repair for the hinge mounts. Need advice!!!

[@mattmyers2050]

Any luck with part 2, I'm doing it to a 85 military blazer I have 91 burb donor, Keep up the good work

[@roughcutranch6764]

As for part 2. Sorry but the swap had to be put on hold. Moved to NC for reasons of my mother's health. My family and I have been renting a friend's basement apartment for over a year now while trying to find a house with a shop that we can afford. No such luck on my wages as a highschool shop teacher. As soon a as I can get my tools unpacked and set in a dry place I will resume the swap along with a mounting list of other repairs and modifications. Thanks for watching

[@chrismaurer2075]

would it be easier to just cut the whole rear off behind the side windows and weld it on the other suburban ?

[@mikeromero8336]

I would like to convert from barn doors to tailgate. Has anyone ever converted? Thx!

[@RD-km4yi]

I'm not that ambitious. I would add a lady latch handle somewhere.

[@johndowe7003]

Same I'd rather have a square body suburban than the 91 style one