harryt 36 #1 Posted September 9, 2019 Hi everyone, just picked up this which is a rare find over here across the pond. I am thinking it’s a suburban 400 but I may be wrong? It’s had lots of mods on it but will soon go through a full resto soon. Here are some pictures. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,307 #2 Posted September 9, 2019 I think that is correct...400 suburban...1960 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,991 #3 Posted September 9, 2019 Most definitely. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,588 #4 Posted September 9, 2019 25 minutes ago, Racinbob said: Most definitely. CONFIRMED BY 2 PROS........ LET THE RESTO BEGIN !!!!!!!! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,391 #5 Posted September 9, 2019 You have a very nice 1960 Suburban 400 there! Is that a Starter/Generator mounted just forward of the hood stand? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,916 #6 Posted September 9, 2019 Just going to ask that Richard ...looks like a automotive type alternator? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 36 #7 Posted September 9, 2019 Thanks everyone for the conformation 43 minutes ago, 953 nut said: You have a very nice 1960 Suburban 400 there! Is that a Starter/Generator mounted just forward of the hood stand? ‘Yes it is, I believe someone has modified it to being electric start. I will be removing it to take it back to original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,991 #8 Posted September 9, 2019 I see you have the very rare ladder rack option. A one year only option that just didn't catch on. Rumor has it the issue had something to do with driver comfort 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #9 Posted September 9, 2019 Great find , don’t suppose it’s for sale ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FarmboyFresh 69 #10 Posted September 9, 2019 She's a Beaut Clark!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,985 #11 Posted September 9, 2019 You know young Harry, Neil. If the price is right. Restore it Harry. Good find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 36 #12 Posted September 9, 2019 45 minutes ago, neil said: Great find , don’t suppose it’s for sale ? Not at the moment I’m afraid. Maybe one day. 18 minutes ago, Stormin said: You know young Harry, Neil. If the price is right. Restore it Harry. Good find. Everything is for sale Norm if the price is right I plan to start on this one very soon. Hopefully won’t take forever as there aren’t that much to them unlike other tractors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,991 #13 Posted September 9, 2019 Seriously Harry, that's a great find. You already know the unusual mods to it but that is easily undone. It's straight, you have the heat shield and the choke/throttle controls. I'm looking forward to watching what you do to it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #14 Posted September 9, 2019 Can you make out the serial number on the dash / throttle lever tag ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,948 #15 Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Racinbob said: I see you have the very rare ladder rack option. A one year only option that just didn't catch on. Rumor has it the issue had something to do with driver comfort Tough putting a 28 footer on that! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,991 #16 Posted September 10, 2019 It's all about balance Mike. There was a service bulletin that addressed that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,361 #17 Posted September 10, 2019 Very nice find and I would agree that you got a nice 1960 suburban 400!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,783 #18 Posted September 10, 2019 It has the solid seat pan which some say indicated it could be an early 1960 suburban as they were using them up from the 58/59 RJ's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 63 #19 Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) Not to shang hi the thread here but since we are on the round hood subject what model is this? I think its a 550 suburban? Im not sure on these. Edited September 10, 2019 by Matt Young 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,391 #20 Posted September 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Matt Young said: I think its a 550 suburban? Looks like a 400 with a transplanted later model engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 63 #21 Posted September 10, 2019 Its got a hs50 on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,391 #22 Posted September 10, 2019 If it has the three wire key switch and the tool box has the battery hold downs in it that would tell you it was a 550, can't tell from the pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 63 #23 Posted September 10, 2019 No battery hold downs and has a 2 wire momentary switch for a shutdown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,092 #24 Posted September 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Matt Young said: Not to shang hi the thread here but since we are on the round hood subject what model is this? I think its a 550 suburban? Im not sure on these. I’m diggin’ the paint job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 63 #25 Posted September 10, 2019 Im going to get it going to see what the motor does. But im going to try to save what finish there is. Whats the serial number range on the 400 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
