1978 Chevrolet Suburban

Trailering Special SUV

454

Automatic

Ccs268f157531

Clear

Gasoline

1978 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado Trailering Special. This Suburban was special ordered as a two wheel drive 3/4 ton with the rare trailering special option which included, one ton suspension, 4.10 gears, heavy duty springs, shocks, front and rear sway bars, bigger front disc and rear drum brakes, heavy duty tow hitch, trailer brake module and wiring harness. This truck with this option was installed with the LF8 454 which had different heads and cam for more torque and did not have all the smog equipment. The motor was rebuilt 40K ago. It has a MX1 Turbo 400 transmission that has been upgraded with a shift kit for firmer shifts. It also has from the factory a heavy duty transmission cooler and engine oil cooler. This makes it rated at 11,000 GCW (gross combined weight). It is also equipped with dual exhaust as well which is new. The options are as follows, power steering, power brakes, HEI ignition, deluxe air conditioning which blows ice cold, electric tailgate window, soft-ray glass which is all perfect, tilt steering, cruise control, headlamp warning buzzer, tachometer, deluxe cloth interior, am/fm stereo, door edge guards, 40 gallon fuel tank, chrome grill, chrome front bumper guards, Silverado option, drip moldings and two tone paint. This Suburban has 164K on the odometer and runs great, starts up on cold mornings with the choke on and comes to idle when it warms up. Factory wheels, deluxe caps and new tires with warranty. The headliner and front carpet are all new and the rest of the interior looks amazing! On the drivers seat upright, the fabric is starting to split, this fabric is still available. Now for the outside, this Suburban is real straight for its age, most of the paint is original and very presentable, the hood is thin but glossy like no tomorrow, even the door jams are perfect. There is a little rust under the driver door rocker panel but it is very minor. The right rear lower quarter panel has a small amount of bubbling as well, but again, very minor. The chrome is amazing throughout and the rear bumper is new. This truck comes with all of the history, window sticker, build sheet, service parts identification decal, owners manual, maintenance schedule and all service and repair records. This truck is an excellent candidate for a tow vehicle for your race car, horses, travel trailer, utility trailer, or whatever you desire and in all confidence!! Special ordered and purchased new from Murray Chevrolet in Gresham, Or. I purchased this truck from the original family 10 years ago. Every time I take it out, it draws a crowd of people who can't believe the condition. It has been stored in doors it's whole life and it shows. If your in the market for an early Suburban that tows, thats in amazing condition, look no further, this is a find.