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"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid) 01/13/2017 at 16:44 • Filed to: None

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It’s a 1977 GMC Suburban, 350, with a 4-speed transmission, and little to no exhaust. Still needs winter tires because this thing slides everywhere on Baldini’s. What do want to know about it, Oppo?

Klaus Schmoll > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:46

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What does it say on the door?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:47

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Macho grande!

benjrblant > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:47

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Please describe the smell of the rear cargo area.

JeepJeremy > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:47

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THAT’S BAD ASS!!!!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Klaus Schmoll 01/13/2017 at 16:48

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It says “LOW JAX GARAGE” with a picture of a slammed frame, the previous owner painted it. Not sure if I’ll keep it or not

bob and john > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:49

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reidus and cletus episode 6?

how much can it tow?

.....mind if I borrow it for a week?

Scary__goongala! > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:49

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It’s awesome

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > benjrblant 01/13/2017 at 16:50

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Rust and rubber with a hint of work boot

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > JeepJeremy 01/13/2017 at 16:51

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It feels badass to drive!

CB > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:51

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Depending on how my March goes, mind helping me move in July?

Wacko > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:52

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that’s a lowered 2 wheel drive right?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:53

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Marvelous. RWD I presume?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > bob and john 01/13/2017 at 16:55

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This one might be on R+C sooner than you think! And I can help you move some stuff for sure. It’s a half ton.

WilliamsSW > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:55

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Nice! 2WD or 4WD? Also, why u and Cletus no like muffler?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:55

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Does the Datsun fit in the back?

XJDano > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:55

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I’d love to get another. I had a 4x4 91 GMC with captains chairs front & middle row.

My virginity is in the middle of that Suburban if it’s still around.

KnowsAboutCars > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:56

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That is awesome!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > XJDano 01/13/2017 at 16:56

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I’m excited to be able to haul a ton of stuff and go camping!

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:56

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Can I have it?

Spaceball-Two > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:57

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BAD! ASS!

I’ve always wanted to make a cruiser out of an old Burb. Something like this, but less flashy.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 01/13/2017 at 16:57

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I really want to try, I’ll probably have to fold the rear seats down

XJDano > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:57

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No tent necessary.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > WilliamsSW 01/13/2017 at 16:58

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Mufflers are for cowards

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > WilliamsSW 01/13/2017 at 16:58

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It’s 2WD. The purchase price goes down when the exhaust isn’t included, haha.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Wacko 01/13/2017 at 16:58

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Yessir!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/13/2017 at 16:58

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Yes, good for skids!

Wacko > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 16:59

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Niiice

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:01

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The extra weight will help with snow traction.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:04

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GIB

WilliamsSW > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:04

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I thought so - didn’t look like a 4WD hub on the front wheel, but I wasn’t sure. 2WD more fun in snow anyways. And a 4 speed! I loved driving these things, but haven’t driven one with a stick.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:05

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I NEED IT. Lowered big body suburban.... hnnnng

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:07

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GMC, because the Chevy Suburban is for plebs. EVEN IF IT’S A SILVERADO AND NOT SCOTTSDALE

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/13/2017 at 17:21

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ofc

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > WilliamsSW 01/13/2017 at 17:22

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It’s a riot! Although I could do with a little less slidey-ness. For instance, sliding into a car at a stop sign would be bad.

AndyG_UK > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:24

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Fair play to you and it looks awesome but I couldn’t daily drive that, I’ve just got rid of my Abarth 500 cos it was to unrefined!! lol

MM54 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:24

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This is fantastic!

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:28

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NIIIIIIIIICE!!!!

I just found a K5 Blazer with a 4-speed that I’m going to try and go look at this weekend.

bob and john > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:30

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ehh, it was more for a trip. was planning deals gap. trailer bikes down, park truck/van/w/e we had, trailer bikes back up

WilliamsSW > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:30

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Fair point - tires will fix that, though-

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > shop-teacher 01/13/2017 at 17:36

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DUUUDE I love the Blazer, I wanted one when I was looking at this, but then realized that I wanted the extra seats to bring around friends and their junk.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:40

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I wanna know when we’re going for a rip.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:40

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Which will do better burnouts: This, or Cletus-Vette? ;)

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:50

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Oh totally, I love the Suburbans as well, but I’ve already got my ‘06 Sierra crew cab with six seats and a pickup bed. I also love the more curvaceous front end of the early Squarebodies like yours. Any rust?

This is the one with a manual, it’s an ‘84.

I’m also going to try and look at this ‘79 which is located in the same direction. It’s got a plow, which I’d love to have, but it’s an auto.

crowmolly > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 17:51

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Looks like R&C need to do a Vortec head swap!

Actually not joking

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > AndyG_UK 01/13/2017 at 18:04

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This thing is cush! Bench seat, big winshield, power steering, it’s like a big couch!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > crowmolly 01/13/2017 at 18:04

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Yeah 165HP from factory is not so great.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > CB 01/13/2017 at 18:05

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Ehhhhh maybe

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/13/2017 at 18:05

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I dunno, I got a granny gear!

crowmolly > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 18:11

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Check it out. Fo Realz

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 01/13/2017 at 18:19

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I’m always goin’ for a rip there bud

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > shop-teacher 01/13/2017 at 18:24

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Those are SWEET. Yeah it’s got some rust, but nothing scares me anymore. The frame is nice and so are the floors, only problem areas are the wheel arches and a couple spots on the driver’s rocker.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > WilliamsSW 01/13/2017 at 18:32

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Just ordered a set of Michelin X-ice’s.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > bob and john 01/13/2017 at 18:33

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Might still be possible! This is gonna be my adventure mobile

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 18:48

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That’s not bad at all. The ‘84 needs rockers (replacements included), not sure about the ‘79.

Tazio, Count Fouroff > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 19:28

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Suburbans tots rock and rule. One of the finest consumer products America has ever produced :D

We just sold our second one I feel bad tho cuz we only put 300K miles on her *sniffle* #stillnew

Much enjoyment, bro!

Tazio, Count Fouroff > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/13/2017 at 19:38

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Apologies for being That Guy...but the GMC always seemed badge-engineered so you could say, “I was totally OK with paying more for the exact same vehicle”

So, school me...?

Racin'Jason001 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/13/2017 at 22:53

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That’s pretty savage!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Tazio, Count Fouroff 01/15/2017 at 01:49

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Thanks! I’m genuinely not sure if this beast has 55,000 miles on it or 155,000

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Tazio, Count Fouroff 01/15/2017 at 21:29

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The GMC *was* almost always the badge engineered option, a vehicle with pretty much the same options standard as the mid-level Chevy package and slightly more than it (typically). That was the joke - that a GMC of any trim level is automatically better than even a top trim Chevy... even if it isn’t.

At one time (by which I mean the late 40s) the GMC had a whole bunch of extras like stainless steel parts, fancier transmission/heater options, etc. etc., but GMC has been trading on that while offering a differently badged mid-range Chevy for a very long time.