I like the look (as you mentioned). I've been impressed with how well it drives, specifically after installing the suspension upgrades. When I got it, the front coils were cut and it had a nice stance, but would bottom out. The Porterbuilt (or any other mfg. for that matter) air bags were a nice upgrade from a ride and drive-ability standpoint. The biggest difference is the steering box upgrade (AGR box). It was like driving an old tractor before. Now it has nice firm, more modern feeling steering.
Prior to having this, I had a '99 Vette, '89 Mustang notch and my '52 Chevy truck build that I had on here as a thread. They were just simply not practical to go anywhere with my family, which kind of made my wife despise them (although somewhat secretly). My girls are always asking to drive the Suburban. I throw my clubs in the back and drive it to the golf course. The patina really helps make it as practical as it is due to the fact that I'm not worried about every little thing. My 4 year old asked me when I brought it home - "Dad, am I allowed to touch this car" - to which I answered, "touch away!!!!"
It just seems to be a good fit for where I am in life right now. It allows me to still attend the Goodguys shows etc. and satisfy the family hauling responsibilities.
What I don't like is the fairly anemic stock 350! We'll see how things go this winter, it may get an upgrade in the form of a take-out truck powertrain.
So - -long answer to a short question.................
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