Suburban Rod & Custom Classics - Merriam, KS

09/15/2026

THIS ’72 K5 IS HEADED HOME. 🔥

After a major round of mechanical upgrades and extensive work throughout the truck, this ’72 K5 has officially left the shop and is headed home.

From a Roadster Shop Legend Series chassis and fuel-injected LT1 to a 10L80 transmission, upgraded suspension and brakes, electrical systems, interior, A/C, audio, and more—this one received a serious list of upgrades from front to back.

Here’s a look at everything that went into this build:

BODY & EXTERIOR
• New stock hood
• Holley RetroBright LED headlights
• Brothers Truck LED taillights & taillight circuits
• LED side marker assemblies
• All new weatherstripping
• Raptor coated top — inside & out — and hatch
• Klassic Keyless power lock kit
• Billet door lock k**b set
• Chrome mirrors — RH convex
• New stock grille insert
• New billet “376” front fender emblems
• Metra bullet-style antenna
• Raptor coating applied to inside of bed
• Undercoating applied to underside of bed
• New front & rear bumpers — customer-supplied/not installed by us
• All new hatch with hydraulic strut kit, new hardware, latches, strikers, weatherstripping, & glass

CHASSIS & MECHANICAL
• Roadster Shop Legend Series complete chassis
• Powder coated in satin black
• GM 460hp fuel-injected LT1 crate engine with factory GM accessories
• 10L80 transmission with heavy-duty transfer case
• Hitch receiver with air ride helper bag and compressor kit
• Fox 2.5 Factory Series adjustable coilovers — front
• GM Silverado 13” front disc brakes
• Tubular front sway bar
• Fox 2.0 Performance Series shocks — rear
• GM 12-bolt rear axle with 3.42 ratio & posi
• GM Silverado 12” rear disc brakes
• Stainless steel brake line package
• Stock GM radiator
• Stainless steel exhaust, stainless Borla muffler & dual 2.5” tailpipes
• New stainless steel fuel tank with GM fuel pump & charcoal vent canister
• American Autowire wiring harness
• E-Stopppush-button electric emergency brake kit
• Wilwood aluminum tandem master cylinders
• Master Power Brakes brake booster
• Vossen HF6-3 brushed gloss black 22” wheels
• Nitto Recon Grappler A/T 33x12.50R22LT tires

INTERIOR
• Dakota Digital RTX gauges
• Dakota Digital cruise control
• IDIDIT tilt steering column
• NuRelics power window conversion for front doors
• Vintage Air SureFit heat & A/C kit
• Compustar alarm with tracker
• Alpine 9” touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay, Android Control, Bluetooth, USB inputs & USB power port
• Hertz 6.5” component speakers
• Hertz coaxial 6.5” speakers
• Audison 8” subwoofer
• Hertz 5-channel amplifier
• Billet Buttons power window push-button switches
• Billet Buttons park brake push-button switch
• Turnbull’s Trim Shop custom upholstery
• HushMat thermal acoustic insulation
• TMI Molded Sport R. charcoal black & black suede door panels
• USB outlets — one in the front & one in the back of the console
• Billet Specialties, polished billet aluminum Chevy bowtie emblem horn button
• Billet Specialties Win Lite 14” leather ½-wrapped steering wheel
• LED under-dash accent lighting
• Alpine front & rear cameras

Another one out the door and ready for its next chapter. 👏🏼

09/14/2026

OLD BLUE IS BACK ON THE ROAD! 💙

We recently wrapped up some major mechanical upgrades project on this 1990 GMC Stepside.

While the paint and body are still on the list for a future phase, we tackled a lot underneath and throughout this truck. From a supercharged 427ci engine and completely upgraded chassis to the transmission, suspension, brakes, fuel system, exhaust, wheels and tires, this was a substantial mechanical transformation.

Here’s everything that went into this phase of the project:

CHASSIS & MECHANICAL ⚙️
• BluePrint Engines LS 427ci fuel-injected crate engine with Magnuson supercharger
• Holley Terminator X Maxx fuel injection system
• Superchargers Online heat exchanger
• Wegner Automotive two-tone diamond cut serpentine belt system
• American Autowire wiring harness
• Optima battery
• Pro Performance LSX aluminum radiator with dual fans
• Kloc Fabrication GMT400 triple tank, coolant overflow tank, crankcase breather filter/catch can, and intercooler coolant reservoir
• High-temp ceramic coated stainless steel headers
• Custom-fabricated 3-inch high-temp ceramic-coated stainless steel exhaust system with XForce Performance Exhaust Varex valved muffler
• Polished stainless steel center-exit quad exhaust tips
• FTI Performance GM 4L80E high-performance automatic overdrive transmission
• FTI Billet 2800 stall converter
• Dakota Digital cruise control kit
• Roadster Shop Standard Spec Series Complete chassis
• Fox RS VS front & rear fixed valve coilovers
• Ford 9” 3.73 ratio Tru-Trac Posi rear end
• Lowdoller Motorsports wheel speed sensor for traction control aid with billet aluminum wheel speed sensor bracket
• Baer Brakes Pro+ 14” drilled & slotted 2-piece rotors, 6-piston calipers, and e-brake
• ABS Power Brakes satin black electric high-power master cylinder
• New stainless steel fuel tank
• Aeromotive custom dual fuel pump
• V***r Worx fuel pump controller
• All new fuel lines
• Schott Performance Accelerator wheels — 9”x20” front & 12”x22” rear, polished aluminum with titanium ceramic painted centers
• Michelin Pilot Sport radial tires — 275-40-20 front & 335-35-22 rear

BODY MODIFICATION 🛠️
• Installed mini tubs in the bed to accommodate larger rear tires

INTERIOR UPDATES ⭐️
• New factory-style carpet
• HushMat thermal insulation
• Flaming River black tilt steering column
• Sparc.Industries leather-wrapped Flux steering wheel
• Classic Auto Air heat & A/C system
• Power Bass dash speakers

There’s still more to come for Old Blue, but this phase was all about giving this truck the power, chassis, braking, suspension, drivability, and modern functionality to match its next chapter.

We’re looking forward to seeing where this one goes from here. Stay tuned for Phase Two. 👀

09/13/2026

That’s a wrap on the car shows! 🙌🏼

We had a great time at the Shawnee Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck & Bike Show. A few sprinkles didn’t stop us, and it turned out to be a great day!

09/12/2026

We had a great time at the Turkey Creek Car & Motorcycle Show! 🚘

The rain didn’t stop us, and it turned out to be a great day! Thanks to everyone who stopped by, said hello, and checked out the cars.

Don’t forget to come see us tomorrow at the Shawnee Wheels and Dreams Car, Truck & Bike Show! We hope to see you there! 👋🏼

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

‘Twas the night before the car show… 🚘

The cars are cleaned and tucked in for the night. We’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces out there!

See you at the shows! 👋🏼

09/08/2026

🏁 WE’RE HITTING THE ROAD! 🏁

We’ve got a BIG weekend of local car shows coming up, and we’d love to see you there!

We’ll be out and about both Saturday and Sunday showing off some of the cars and trucks we’ve been working on, talking cars, and catching up with our customers, friends, and fellow car enthusiasts. 🚗💨

📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
📍 Merriam Turkey Creek Car & Motorcycle Show

📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
📍 Shawnee Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck & Bike Show

Two shows. Two days. Lots of cool cars. 😎

What are you bringing to the show? Let us know in the comments! 👇

08/28/2026

Customer asked for progress pics, so we delivered 😂📸