Recent content by Clecio

I agree. A banks turbo would be great. But even with a low mileage engine (92,000) I don't feel comfortable installing a turbo on it. I think I will need a rebuild and more heavy duty 6.2 version or 6.5 to install a turbo on it and that will be very expensive, over $7000. I was thinking about...

I am in Indiana. I agree, it is a good idea having a test drive in Colorado, I am not sure how this Suburban will be in a thin air, it is not a turbo. I have been to the Andes many times before by motorcycle and car. First time I was riding a Yamaha XT 600 cc, and I was afraid about messing with...

Next year, probably September. I agree. Stock means more reliable. It is kind of easy to get crazy and install/replace a lot of things might not be necessary. Thanks

Well, I am not sure yet how I will prepare it , but I want to keep it original as much as possible. First of all, I am checking everything mechanically. I don't have experience with diesels and seems the first thing I have to do is replace the harmonic balancer, mine looks very good but I will...

Everyone, Thanks for the help. I finally got the truck for this trip. It is a Suburban 83, 1/2 ton Diesel. It is in a great shape, no rust, 92.000miles. Now is time to prepare it....

Because I am planning to import to Brazil and this process just allow 30 years or older cars

First of all, thanks everyone for helping deciding the truck to buy for this trip. i kind of stuck with the Blazer/Suburban, it is easy to get, parts cheap and easy to work and fix. However, I found recently a good deal in a Suburban 4x4 diesel which I wasn't looking for. 't is in a very good...

Thank you very much. I found some very interesting FJ 60 in Canada, plus being a Diesel (Bj60) Does anybody knows if it is complicated the import process from Canada to US

Thanks a lot! I sent an email to this 280GE, 1980 but I haven´t heard back yet. Well, it has to be 1982 because I am planning to drive it to South America and leave the car there. To be able to legalize it in Brazil it has to be 30 year old. The goal is not transport the car but the adveture...

I am in Valparaiso IN Doesn´t matter, could be either manual or automatic. I personaly prefer manual, but automatic will be fine. Any color will be fine. Yes, I can deal with rust, but not much. If there is rust in parts that will not affect the general structure and could be fixed without...

Thanks. Well, parts for those trucks (Ford, GM) are not easy to get in Brazil as here in US but it wouldn´t be a problem. Nice trucks from the link you sent, http://carrosantigos.wordpress.com/2...pes-no-brasil/ But Iam sorry, I have never seen those trucks in Brazil. They are prety rare, I...

Hi, I am looking for a FJ60, BJ60 or G-Wagen. It has to be 1982 or older. If anyone has one or knows one for sale, please let me know. Thanks cleciods@yahoo.ca

Hello, I am looking for a G-Wagen or FJ60. It has to be 1982 or older. For G-Wagen I would prefer 4 doors, but a 2 doors will be ok. Gas or Diesel. If anyone has one or knows of one for sale, please let me know. Thanks

Hi, I am looking for a 4x4 van in a good condition and professional 4x4 conversion. It could be Ford, GM, Dodge, etc. It must be 1982 or older. Please, send information if you know anything. Thanks in advance

No, I am not planning to do much off-road. It is just a nice feature to have just in case.