alpine paradise adventure research rig

Year: 1988

Make: Chevy/GMC

Model: 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban, seats 8 comfortably with room

for gear.

This model features the old tried and true 350 c.i.d which

has all the power you could need

especially

when partnered

with GMs throttle body fuel injection. The best feature of F.

I. is that it

adjusts

to the altitude and because the fuel

actually

circulates

back to the fuel tank it eliminates vapor

locking.

A 4 speed manual transmission is Strong, Reliable and in my

opinion give you a lot more control of the vehicle as long as

you know how to drive a manual tranny.

This model also comes with a New Process chain drive

transfer case, the advantage being that in low range you gear

way down.

Being a 3/4 ton rating come

with stronger

drive line

,axle

housings and

heavier

springs.

My favorite modification is that I cut out part of the roof

and reinforced it so as to enjoy more of the views looking up,

then built a fold down roof cover for inclement weather.

As far as its off-road ability, sure the length is a little of a

disadvantage on tight switch backs, but that length is often an

advantage

getting

up rough sections, it is able to push the

front tires past before the rear tire reach it and there is a

lot of flex in the frame that helps the wheels stay on the

ground. There have been very few places that me and an old

burb can't get into and out of.