Just got this 1968 Suburban and wondering does decent LS swaps at a reasonable price?

[grandall1972]

Just picked this 1968 Suburban with ambulance package that’s been sitting for 11 years. It only has 47k miles, but the motor is a 307 v8 and has a powerglide trans. Don’t want to waste much money on this combo. Thinking about going with an LS and 4l60 or 4l80 combo. Also looking at adding a classic air kit and disc breaks up front. Once I get it running well then I’ll move onto what to do with the rest. Either a family camping rig, or drop it, take the ambulance too off and add a sliding rag top. Either way should be a fun project.

- 1968 Chevy Suburban
- Miller-Meteor Ambulance pavkage
- 307v8 w/ powerglide

 

[imawoodsman]

Very Cool!!
Keep us posted on progress.

 

[basstracker89]

Cool ride right there. I'd keep it simple and just put a carbed v8 small block in it. Need to keep that original drive train, that vehicle is a collectable. Besides that powerglide is a good transmission. The 307 and 305 engines were good, you just can't get much power out of them. But that's original to the vehicle and that'll be worth something to a collector

 

[MRM]

That is sick.
454 for the win!

(JL Audio 15's)

 

[fattboyzz]

That is sick.
454 for the win!

(JL Audio 15's)

454 & a 4L60 trans.

 

[THREEJAYS]

That’s neat and has all kinds of possibilities

 

[troutman]

Subd for progress pics.

 

[Billybob270]

I'll take it....lol.
Seriously looks to be in good condition....a great foundation for a build.

 

[Bulldog Man]

That thing is in great shape 3 doors LS engine would be my choice

 

[Miatadude]

Very nice find. If you can't do the work yourself, be prepared for a very long wait. Good shops are backlogged for months. I towed my buddy's 1980 Chevy truck down to a great shop south of Vidalia back in May. The shop is finally going to start on it next week. Supply issues are the main culprit.