'87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

apender · 02-27-2018, 06:44 AM

Starting to update my '87 Square body. Its originally a Tennessee truck so it's a very solid rust free start.
Bought it like this and drove it a year or so.
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Sold it to a friend and he updated it to this. I couldn't stand seeing it around and not still owning it, so I bought it back. Drove it a bit, but now it needs another update.
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apender · 02-27-2018, 06:51 AM

Starting to gather parts for the build. Going with a 5.3 and 4L60E.
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For air I decided to use go engine driven compressor York 210.
Using a mount from https://davescustomsunlimited.com
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Started the disassembly of the old girl.
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apender · 02-27-2018, 06:58 AM

For suspension I'm going with Ekstensive rear kit, front cups, and Firestone 2600# bags .https://store.ekstensive.com/collect...suspension-kit
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Found a good deal on some Coy's C-57 wheels. 20x8.5's up front and 20x10's in the rear.
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Going with 275/40/20 in the front and 315/35/20 on the rear. Should be a good package.
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808_67C10 · 02-27-2018, 11:16 AM

Super cool... looks like the same route I am headed with mine. I am in for the 5.3 transplant.

rodstored-72 · 02-27-2018, 03:30 PM

nice.... it will be good to see it as you build. if you would not mind saying where did you pickup the engine & trans set? i am looking ot do a similar build up as well.

thanks!!!

**Dads79GMC** · 03-02-2018, 10:10 PM

I have the same suspension kit sitting in boxes. I did not purchase the panhard bar nor the c-notch. If I do use the kit, I will use a smaller c-notch that won't disrupt the factory floor. I do have a Built by Brooks C-Notch and a chromoly panhard bar put together by the local Chevrolet Performance store. Not sure I'll ever use it, but I have all the stuff for a rainy day.
Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 03-02-2018, 10:14 PM

Jwall has this kit as well. He did a great job installing it. Post #444 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...569216&page=18

Mike

GMC Guy · 03-03-2018, 02:28 PM

subd to see the wheels/tires!

apender · 03-17-2018, 07:59 PM

Finally got my rear kit! Pics to follow. I can't upload from my phone.

apender · 03-19-2018, 07:18 AM

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apender · 03-19-2018, 07:20 AM

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apender · 03-19-2018, 07:22 AM

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apender · 03-19-2018, 07:23 AM

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apender · 03-19-2018, 07:24 AM

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apender · 03-19-2018, 07:25 AM

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aggie91 · 03-19-2018, 10:11 AM

Looking good. Just a heads up, depending on your back spacing on the front rims, that 275 tire might be a bit to big and rub on the lip of the front fender. I had 255/40's on a 8.5" rim with 5" back spacing and still had to roll the lip to keep it from rubbing.

84'GMC Square Body · 03-21-2018, 01:53 AM

Nice Thread looking forward to see more posts!

**Dads79GMC** · 03-21-2018, 11:49 AM

Nice to see the kit installed on the rear. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have a partial Extensive kit still in the boxes. Good work!! Mike

apender · 01-11-2020, 11:44 PM

Been a while since I posted any updates.

STOCKISH · 01-13-2020, 12:13 PM

Looking good man. Keep at it!

apender · 01-13-2020, 02:42 PM

Bought an Accuair endo with e-level setup.
Sweet setup but I'm thinking of selling the entire truck and/or Accuair setup.
Still new in the box at this point.
Life if intervening!☹

02-27-2018, 06:44 AM	#1
apender Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, IN Posts: 16	'87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Starting to update my '87 Square body. Its originally a Tennessee truck so it's a very solid rust free start. Bought it like this and drove it a year or so. Sold it to a friend and he updated it to this. I couldn't stand seeing it around and not still owning it, so I bought it back. Drove it a bit, but now it needs another update.

02-27-2018, 06:51 AM	#2
apender Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, IN Posts: 16	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Starting to gather parts for the build. Going with a 5.3 and 4L60E. For air I decided to use go engine driven compressor York 210. Using a mount from https://davescustomsunlimited.com Started the disassembly of the old girl.

02-27-2018, 06:58 AM	#3
apender Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, IN Posts: 16	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build For suspension I'm going with Ekstensive rear kit, front cups, and Firestone 2600# bags .https://store.ekstensive.com/collect...suspension-kit Found a good deal on some Coy's C-57 wheels. 20x8.5's up front and 20x10's in the rear. Going with 275/40/20 in the front and 315/35/20 on the rear. Should be a good package.

02-27-2018, 03:30 PM	#5
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,043	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build nice.... it will be good to see it as you build. if you would not mind saying where did you pickup the engine & trans set? i am looking ot do a similar build up as well. thanks!!!

03-02-2018, 10:10 PM	#6
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build I have the same suspension kit sitting in boxes. I did not purchase the panhard bar nor the c-notch. If I do use the kit, I will use a smaller c-notch that won't disrupt the factory floor. I do have a Built by Brooks C-Notch and a chromoly panhard bar put together by the local Chevrolet Performance store. Not sure I'll ever use it, but I have all the stuff for a rainy day. Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

02-27-2018, 11:16 AM	#4
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Super cool... looks like the same route I am headed with mine. I am in for the 5.3 transplant. __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

03-02-2018, 10:14 PM	#7
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Jwall has this kit as well. He did a great job installing it. Post #444 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...569216&page=18 Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

03-03-2018, 02:28 PM	#8
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build subd to see the wheels/tires! __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

03-17-2018, 07:59 PM	#9
apender Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, IN Posts: 16	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Finally got my rear kit! Pics to follow. I can't upload from my phone.

03-19-2018, 07:18 AM	#10
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03-19-2018, 10:11 AM	#16
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Looking good. Just a heads up, depending on your back spacing on the front rims, that 275 tire might be a bit to big and rub on the lip of the front fender. I had 255/40's on a 8.5" rim with 5" back spacing and still had to roll the lip to keep it from rubbing. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-21-2018, 01:53 AM	#17
84'GMC Square Body Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tomball,TX Posts: 4	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Nice Thread looking forward to see more posts!

03-21-2018, 11:49 AM	#18
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Nice to see the kit installed on the rear. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have a partial Extensive kit still in the boxes. Good work!! Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

01-11-2020, 11:44 PM	#19
apender Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, IN Posts: 16	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Been a while since I posted any updates. Attached Images

01-13-2020, 12:13 PM	#20
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Looking good man. Keep at it! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-13-2020, 02:42 PM	#21
apender Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, IN Posts: 16	Re: '87 Square body ls 5.3 on air build Bought an Accuair endo with e-level setup. Sweet setup but I'm thinking of selling the entire truck and/or Accuair setup. Still new in the box at this point. Life if intervening!☹ Attached Images

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