Chevrolet Suburban

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I'd imagine you'd have a difficult time finding HR pics of an old school Suburban anyway

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Chevrolet Suburban #9

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Second Generation 1935-1940

Chevrolet offered the body style as a "Carryall Suburban". It shared the front sheetmetal and frames of the 1/2 ton pickup models of the same year, but featured all-metal wagon bodies differing very little in shape from contemporary "woodie" wagons. Seating for up to eight occupants was available, with three in front row, two in the middle row, and three in the rear row. Either the side-hinged rear panel doors or a rear tailgate/lift window could be selected for cargo area access.

Source: wikipedia.org

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Chevrolet Suburban (2nd Gen) #2

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Third Generation 1941-1946

Suburbans were built in model years 1941, 1942, and 1946. It was produced during the war as a military transport vehicle. Seating for up to eight occupants was available. Models with rear panel doors were designated "3106," while those with tailgates were designated "3116." The Chevrolet versions were equipped a 216-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine. The GMC version was equipped with a 228-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine.

Source: wikipedia.org

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Chevrolet Suburban (3rd Gen) #2

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Fourth Generation 1947-1955

This model generation was based on the Chevrolet Advance Design series of pickups.

Beginning in 1953, the Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission was available in GMC models and in the 1954 model year Chevrolet Suburbans. Models with rear panel doors were designated "3106," while those with tailgates were designated "3116." In 1952, the Suburban came with either a tail gate or panel doors. The front bench seat was split, with two seats on the drivers side and a single seat on the passenger side, which slid forward for access to the rear two rows of seats. The second row was a "2/3" seat, requiring occupants to move past the front passenger seat, as well as the second row seats to access the third row.

This was the last series to feature "Canopy Express" models.

The design of the 1949 Suburban would go on to inspire the design of the Chevrolet HHR over half a century later.

Source: wikipedia.org

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Chevrolet Suburban (4th Gen) #2

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Fifth Generation 1955-1959

Updated engineering and styling on Chevrolet trucks was not introduced until March 25, 1955, in the middle of the model year. All Chevrolet truck models received new styling that included a flatter hood, front fenders flush with the body, and a trapezoid grill. The trucks' V-shaped speedometer was shared with passenger car models.

Engines included I-6 and the small block V8s. Chevrolet used its 265 V8 engine, later evolving it to a 283-cubic-inch version. GMC based their V8 on a Pontiac design. Standard Suburban model numbers continued from the previous series, but the introduction of four-wheel-drive models in 1957 added the numbers "3156" for 4WD Suburbans with panel doors, and "3166" for 4WD Suburbans with tailgates.

Source: wikipedia.org

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Sixth Generation 1960-1966

The styling of the 1960 - 1961 model year took cues from the late 1950s Chevrolet cars and had large oval ports above the grille. Front independent suspension was new for 1960. The cab featured a "wrap around" windshield. Both tailgate and panel doors rear openings were available. From 1962 onwards, the hood styling was more conservative, with hoods that eliminated the large ports. In 1964, the front glass area was updated to a flatter windshield, and larger door glass. 1,150 lb (520 kg) of cargo could be carried in the back.

This model series introduced a factory-equipped 4WD ("K") option for the first time. The 2WD "C" models introduced a torsion bar-based independent front suspension and trailing arm and coil spring rear. But by 1963, returned to a more conventional coil-spring approach.

Engines included both I-6 and small-block V8s. A 305 cu in (5.0 L) GMC V6 engine was also available on GMC models. This 305 was actually from GMCs medium-duty truck line. It featured high torque, but was also notable for poor fuel economy. Transmissions were a 3-speed and 4-speed manual, and the automatic Powerglide.

A 15-passenger conversion was done by Stageway of Fort Smith, Ark. These modified Suburbans had three doors on the right, a 171 in (4,343 mm) wheelbase, were 273 in (6,934 mm) long, and weighed 6,300 lb (2,858 kg).

One ton (C-30), 10-foot (3 m) panel truck models were no longer available after 1966.

Source: wikipedia.org

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Chevrolet Suburban (6th Gen) #2

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Seventh Generation 1967-1972

The second generation C/K Suburbans are recognised by having only a single drivers side door and two passenger-side doors. They were available in both 2WD and 4WD models.

Engines included the V6 (e.g., Chevrolet 292-cubic-inch I6, and GMC 305 cubic inch V6), and small-block V8s of the current model year (e.g., 283, 307, 327, 350, 400-cubic-inch V8s.) For the first time, a three-quarter ton version was available.

This series would also be the last to offer C-10 & C-20 panel truck models for commercial purposes, the last year being 1970.

1971 saw the introduction of disc brakes on the front wheels, and 1972 was the last year for coil-spring rear suspension on 2WD models. 1972 also introduced a smaller housing for the rear seat air conditioning (a unit that ran the full length of the roof had been available since 1967). The Comfort-Tilt steering wheel became optional in 1971.

Source: wikipedia.org

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Chevrolet Suburban (7th Gen) #2

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Eight Generation 1973-1991

With the third generation Rounded-Line C/R & K/V models, the Suburban became a 4-door vehicle. The Rounded-Line 1970s body style remained largely unchanged for 19 model years - making this series the longest Suburban generation in production. Both 2WD (C/R) and 4WD models (K/V), were offered, as well as half ton and three-quarter ton models ("1500" and "2500" on the Chevrolet models as well as on the GMC models). The one-ton model designation was the C/R or K/V 3500 for GMC and Chevrolet.

Suburbans for model year 1973 now had two doors on each side (the previous generation had just one door on the driver's side), front-and-rear air conditioning, a baggage rack, a heater under the third seat and step-plates for easier access. A new Eaton Automatic Differential Lock was introduced as an option extra for the rear differential.

The base engine was the small-block 305-cubic-inch V8. A 350-cubic-inch V8 and a 400-cubic-inch V8 were optional. The 454-cubic-inch big-block V8 was now available for the first time. The 6.2 L (379 cu in) 130 hp (97 kW) Detroit Diesel V8 engine was also available from 1982-onwards. The Diesel later became the engine of choice for Suburbans exported to Europe from USA.

Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 automatic transmissions were available for only small block engines. The Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 was used for small and big block and 6.2 diesel engines. The four-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 700R4 was introduced in 1981 and was available with the small block and the 6.2 diesel. Towing packages, with axle gear reduction and cooling additions for heavy loads, were optional.

Trim options included base (Scottsdale) level and upgraded Silverado versions. An optional 3rd row bench seat allowed for 9-passenger configurations. A rear heating system was optional.

In 1981, automatic locking front hubs were added for shift-on-the-move four-wheel drive models, and the NP208 transfer case replaced the NP205 in most models.

In 1984, asbestos was removed from rear brakes. For 1985, a new grille was used. A total of 64,670 Suburbans were made in 1985.

In 1986 and 1987, the method of fuel delivery for the engines was switched from carburetors to electronic fuel injection. The system that GM chose was called throttle body injection, or TBI. Suburban gained rear-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) for the 1990 model year. A heavy-duty four-speed automatic transmission, the 4L80-E was added in 1991.

In 1988 through 1991, The Grill was redesigned to accommodate a quad side by side headlight setup and a larger marker light/turn signal than the previous dual filament single headlight setup.

GM temporarily changed the usual "C/K" designation to "R" and "V" for the 1987 through 1991 model years. This was done to avoid confusion with the GMT400-based Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks, which were introduced in 1988, during the overlap period.

Source: wikipedia.org

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Chevrolet Suburban (8th Gen) #2