Inherited 99 Suburban

[1968charger]

I just inherited my Dad's 99 suburban. It is in great shape for being 25 years old. I am planing on fixing it up and have a few questions. First jobs are a new radiator and then recovering the drivers seat bottom and fixing the heated seat.

 

[BlackBearPerf]

Welcome to this great forum from Coeur D'Alene, Idaho! You came to the right place to have your questions answered, lots of knowledgeable people here. Post some pics when you get a chance.

 

[1968charger]

 

[1968charger]

 

[1968charger]

I am going to recover the front seat bottom I see leather covers are available from at least 2 different companies. The heated seat does not work. I think the lower element is bad. Is 12475772 the correct part for the bottom element? I know its disconnected. Is there an aftermarket option?

 

[Fless]

If you want high quality OE-style covers try The Seat Shop https://www.theseatshop.com/. They also have new Durofoam cushions, but I don't know about seat heater availability. They're not exactly cheap, and there are other alternatives elsewhere, but they are great quality and their videos are very helpful.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

 

[1968charger]

Thanks guys I am not new at working on cars and I will try to contribute when I can. My knowledge is general but been turning wrenches for 40 plus years

 

[Hoesgottaeat2]

Welcome from NY.
Let’s see some pics of that B-body.
‘68 is my favorite year for the Charger

 

[east302]

First jobs are a new radiator

Welcome to the forum!

Heads up on radiators. Some aftermarket radiators include an unused port under the cap that GM did not use on 96-99 trucks:

I think the port was used on some of the earlier (88-94?) trucks. As the radiator is meant to be “universal” and fit those trucks, many companies put a rubber cap and hose clamp over it. Often, these are low quality vacuum style caps that degrade in a few months and leak or fall apart.

Here’s one:

While you can replace the caps with a silicone cap that is more resistant to heat, the better option is to find one that either doesn’t have the port at all (GM still sells them)…

…or has a threaded plug instead

 

[1968charger]

Thanks for the info
As requested pic of charger

 

[89Suburban]

Thanks for the info
As requested pic of chargerView attachment 421205

My man!!!! Damn!!!! You need to post more pics! Where in Joisy are you? I am west of Philthy. Yo @Tonyrodz @blackelky @07Burb check this out!

 

[blackelky]

My man!!!! Damn!!!! You need to post more pics! Where in Joisy are you? I am west of Philthy. Yo @Tonyrodz @blackelky @07Burb check this out!

very nice charger. I moved to Virginia though lol

 

[89Suburban]

very nice charger. I moved to Virginia though lol

Oh snap, congrats.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Thanks for the info
As requested pic of chargerView attachment 421205

Very nice!

 

[blackelky]

Oh snap, congrats.

Had too NJ was getting rough with taxes and laws