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87Lowrider · 12-26-2010, 08:36 PM

Hey guys,

Been outa the game for a little bit, but with Winter setting in, it's time to get prepped for the interior redo on the lowrider.

I have a donor (I think). It's my 1986 GMC Jimmy. The dash and door panels are perfect. I'm wondering if they will transfer over the the '87 R10 or not?

The Jimmy being retired due to overwhelming rust under the cab and now getting outa control over the back wheels. Motor and tranny will be pulled and salvaged for another project.

Thoughts?

ont_guy_38 · 12-26-2010, 08:39 PM

Yes everything willl be excatly the same

86454k30 · 12-26-2010, 11:54 PM

The interior will swap no problem. Not to hi jack your thread but, if you are parting the Jimmy, I am interested in the Aluminum tailgate band and the Sierra Classic dash emblem if it has one.

87Lowrider · 12-27-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 86454k30

The interior will swap no problem. Not to hi jack your thread but, if you are parting the Jimmy, I am interested in the Aluminum tailgate band and the Sierra Classic dash emblem if it has one.

I haven't considered it yet.. not a bad idea though.

87Lowrider · 12-27-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ont_guy_38

Yes everything willl be excatly the same

Excellent, Thank you both!

Da88burban · 12-27-2010, 12:48 AM

How bad is the Jimmy? Got pics of the rust?

87Lowrider · 12-27-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Da88burban

How bad is the Jimmy? Got pics of the rust?

Someone with a little time and some skill could fix it pretty cheap. I have a welder but no space to work on it as I have two projects in my garage in addition to the 87 R10.

I may just put a for sale sign on it and see if I can turn it and use the cash to finish one of the projects or do the interior of the '87.

Ken

87Lowrider · 12-30-2010, 10:56 PM

OK,

Seats and console are gonna be one area of concern.

I also have flawless bucket seats (even the correct color) and the console from the '86 Jimmy.

The '87 currently has a bench seat;

Has anyone ever done a swap like this on here?

Ken

Jonboy · 12-31-2010, 09:52 AM

Ken, you will have a hurdle withthe seat mounting. The Blazer/Jimmy has a completely flat floor, where the truck has the humps to clear the fuel tanks. You will have to fab up some brackets for the console as well. You could probably get the brackets for the seats froma Suburban, but those use different seats also. The Sub brackets will need to be modified a little bit to be used, but it isn't all that bad.

Personally, I would have the bench recovered, and keep that. But that's just me.

87Lowrider · 01-02-2011, 06:40 PM

I would do that but it's very uncomfortable on any type of lengthy trip which is what I'm preparing the truck to be able to do.

I'll see if I can find some 90s surburban seats, console and brackets.

What years are best?

dmartin1 · 01-02-2011, 07:47 PM

i installed full power seats(up,down,back,forthtilt,lumbar etc) in my 78 silverado,grey cloth material spotless from a junkyard for 10$ i could get ya pics if you ever need them and show how i did it.

dmartin1 · 01-02-2011, 07:47 PM

out of mid-90's suburban.

87Lowrider · 01-03-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dmartin1

i installed full power seats(up,down,back,forthtilt,lumbar etc) in my 78 silverado,grey cloth material spotless from a junkyard for 10$ i could get ya pics if you ever need them and show how i did it.

I'd like to see them sometime.. maybe you could post them here?

dmartin1 · 01-06-2011, 10:52 PM

ahhh sorry for such a late reply,had school,and out of town yesterday.ill definately get ya pictures maybe tomorrow?

sorry bout that bud

BLE 'BURBAN · 08-26-2012, 02:01 PM

Instead of paint thiiner on the plastics use brake fluid. It washes off easliy with water, leaves no residue and won't harm the plastic.

87Lowrider · 08-26-2012, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the tip... I'll try that on the other pieces.

12-26-2010, 08:36 PM	#1
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	1987 R10 Interior Overhaul Hey guys, Been outa the game for a little bit, but with Winter setting in, it's time to get prepped for the interior redo on the lowrider. I have a donor (I think). It's my 1986 GMC Jimmy. The dash and door panels are perfect. I'm wondering if they will transfer over the the '87 R10 or not? The Jimmy being retired due to overwhelming rust under the cab and now getting outa control over the back wheels. Motor and tranny will be pulled and salvaged for another project. Thoughts? __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 12-26-2010 at 08:50 PM. Reason: can't spell :)

12-26-2010, 08:39 PM	#2
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul Yes everything willl be excatly the same

12-26-2010, 11:54 PM	#3
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul The interior will swap no problem. Not to hi jack your thread but, if you are parting the Jimmy, I am interested in the Aluminum tailgate band and the Sierra Classic dash emblem if it has one.

12-27-2010, 12:48 AM	#6
Da88burban GM's 4 Life Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 363	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul How bad is the Jimmy? Got pics of the rust? __________________ Jack '54 Chevy 3100 "Just a Mess" '74 Chevy Super 10 468BB "One Fast Rust Bucket" '86 Pontiac Fiero GT '88 Chevy burb "Tha Big Turd" '93 GMC Safari "Bone Crusher" .................____________ .............../______l___\|___\____ ;,;,;,;,;,;,;\|__(O)_\| __l___l__(O) \|

12-30-2010, 10:56 PM	#8
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul OK, Seats and console are gonna be one area of concern. I also have flawless bucket seats (even the correct color) and the console from the '86 Jimmy. The '87 currently has a bench seat; Has anyone ever done a swap like this on here? Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

12-31-2010, 09:52 AM	#9
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul Ken, you will have a hurdle withthe seat mounting. The Blazer/Jimmy has a completely flat floor, where the truck has the humps to clear the fuel tanks. You will have to fab up some brackets for the console as well. You could probably get the brackets for the seats froma Suburban, but those use different seats also. The Sub brackets will need to be modified a little bit to be used, but it isn't all that bad. Personally, I would have the bench recovered, and keep that. But that's just me. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-02-2011, 06:40 PM	#10
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul I would do that but it's very uncomfortable on any type of lengthy trip which is what I'm preparing the truck to be able to do. I'll see if I can find some 90s surburban seats, console and brackets. What years are best? __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

01-02-2011, 07:47 PM	#11
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul i installed full power seats(up,down,back,forthtilt,lumbar etc) in my 78 silverado,grey cloth material spotless from a junkyard for 10$ i could get ya pics if you ever need them and show how i did it. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

01-02-2011, 07:47 PM	#12
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul out of mid-90's suburban. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

01-06-2011, 10:52 PM	#14
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul ahhh sorry for such a late reply,had school,and out of town yesterday.ill definately get ya pictures maybe tomorrow? sorry bout that bud __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

08-26-2012, 02:01 PM	#15
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul Instead of paint thiiner on the plastics use brake fluid. It washes off easliy with water, leaves no residue and won't harm the plastic. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

08-26-2012, 02:34 PM	#16
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: 1987 R10 Interior Overhaul Thanks for the tip... I'll try that on the other pieces. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside



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