first some pics, explanation below .....

http://carad.ebayimg.com/i13/05/a/000/78/4e/c69d_4.JPG
http://carad.ebayimg.com/i9/04/a/000/78/4e/c6b4_4.JPG
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http://carad.ebayimg.com/i6/01/a/000/78/4e/c845_4.JPG
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http://carad.ebayimg.com/i21/03/a/000/78/4e/c847_4.JPG
http://carad.ebayimg.com/i22/06/a/000/78/4e/c842_4.JPG
http://carad.ebayimg.com/i18/04/a/000/78/4e/c848_4.JPG

QUOTE:
"Up for your consideration is a 1996 Chevrolet C2500 2wd Diesel Suburban. This is not any ordinary wimpy 6.5 Diesel, it has the super dependable, super reliable, much loved 12-valve CUMMINS 5.9 Turbo Diesel engine. This truck started its life as a 6.5 GM diesel, but was upgraded after its owner got tired of replacing injection pumps. The conversion was done by the original owner himself, but looks like it was taken to a professional. Everything mates up and it looks great sitting under the hood. The only modifications that was required was a 3in body lift to keep from cutting on the frame. The 12 valve cummins is still mated with its original 47RE Automatic Transmission. There is an Overdrive button located on the dash next to the radio. The entire Transmission Housing, Intake Manifold, Exhaust Manifold, and Lower Intercooler coming from the Turbo Charger have been Jet coated silver. Also notice the coated valve covers. The truck runs great! I think this setup came from a 1994 model so it will have the lower horsepower pump, but the Inline Bosch P-pump is easy to tweak for more power. I have driven this truck personally over 500 miles and got 22MPG! etc. etc. ......"

What do you guys think of this description and of course about the conversion itself ?

Wow, nice job, someone spend a lot of money and time, hard to believe they would sell it.

That is badass, I like that suburban what kind of price tag does it have. Are you selling your 6.5?

it is actually an ebay link i saw, i definitely like it (MINUS THE WHEELS) however it is kind of sacrilege removing the 6.5 would you not think ???

i do not know if I am allowed to post but here is the link as it is in reference to a technical discussion about the topic and NOT MINE and NOT AFFILIATION with this guy :
Staff edit link removed, here is deal on ebay links, if the link goes to a commercial enterprise, ie in this case car dealership, then it can't be listed, now if the listing would have been Bubba selling his truck, himself, then it would be allowed to be posted

and if someone has bumpers like that - ME WANT !!!!!!

the pics definitely made me decide next step is removing the chrome trim pieces on mine and removing those rubber pieces all the way around.... hell lot of work, maybe i should just buy this one .....
hm.

That thing is badass!!! What's the asking price??? The only thing I wouldn't want is the 47re trans, and a 24v would have been a little nicer. The body lift and bumpers are t!ts!!

*nevermind the price....you beat me to it! Probably a lot, that guy's got some nice stuff.

The cow plow is nazty in my opinion(and the rear bumper too), but the rest looks great - very professional looking swap.

No way, 12 valve any day... while it is sad to see a 6.5 go... I can understand putting the cummins in... I've dreamt about it, especially one turned up to 350+ hp, and just blowin the smoke.

I am going to get lottery tickets so if I win the first thing I am going to do is build one just like it but the 24 valve.

I am going to get lottery tickets so if I win the first thing I am going to do is build one just like it but the 24 valve.


:lol: Sweeeeet!!


On another note, about 3 years ago, and before my time here on the DP, there was a reg cab 2001 2500HD for sale in one of the traders here. White, SFA swap on 38's or something similar with a 24V Cummins. Cheap Cheap-I still kick myself everytime I think of it. :mad:

Looks like no one picked it up. If it were a 4WD, I would be sorely tempted to spring for it...

Rob :)

Hey, I just noticed that they took off ALL insignia, badges, and rubber strips. Looks pretty clean? I'm still not sure I like the bumpers, though.

Rob ;)

The 12V is actually supposed to be better because it has one large valve as opposed to two small(er) ones. Id have chose a duramax and a different color and different wheels for this truck tho. I do like the bumpers however.

"but was upgraded after its owner got tired of replacing injection pumps"--Some one did not do his homework, but still a nice truck.

"but was upgraded after its owner got tired of replacing injection pumps"--Some one did not do his homework, but still a nice truck.

See, needed to spend on Heath's remote PMD with the 7 year warrantee, and then he would have saved a couple hundred hours of work and probably thousands on the swap. Nevertheless, it's a COOL rig!

Rob :)

That is a nice truck.

I'm strangely aroused by the photos.

Nice rig. Think that they got carried away with the paint under the hood. Too much silver for me.

the bumpers look like ranch hand front and rear like the ones I got

Off topic but does anyone know if the duramax and alli have been transplanted into the
H2 Hummer?

The cow plow is nazty in my opinion(and the rear bumper too), but the rest looks great - very professional looking swap.

I'm with you.

Wow that's a professional looking swap, if my 6.5 ever pukes, a 12 valve would be the only alternative in my mind with how expensive new 6.5L engines are, the durability and power of Cummins mixed with a Chevy truck, can it get better, I think not! But right now the 6.5 is runnin strong and proud!!

back up on eGay.... so tempting....

I don't like how that air filter is kind of thrown to the back, it doesn't look like it is positioned the best it could be.

It would be alot better as a 4x4

It's item #170213770588 BTW.

Perfect. LOL

I'd drive it!