Throwing the idea around for another square body

[chevymotocross]

Sitting here, before I go out for some more festivities I have been thinking for a bit now of another square body. I currently have a nice 87 silverado swb 2wd. It is strictly a daily driver. 305, added a sway bar, true duals, k&n drop in, soon a 2/4 lowering kit, and that is it. It gets good gas mileage, and has working a/c and power accessories. Is it slow.... yes, but it is a daily commuter and very reliable.

I was tossing the idea around now, for a few years, for a harley. After a few buddies getting hurt on street bikes, one even killed, I have decided not to get one. I figured I will not have many people to ride with, to make the $10,000+ purchase of a harley enjoyable. I got my motocross bikes to make motorcycle riding fun

So, for this new year, I want to get a new toy. I have my 87 daily driver, so if I get another square body, it will be built with one thing in mind.... going fast!

My dad says I should instead invest in a newer truck and sell the 87 since he thinks it is getting too old to be a daily driver. I tend to disagree but the 305 does have some miles on it, but the truck runs excellent! He thinks I should get a newer 99+ swb with the 4.8 or 5.3. They are nice trucks indeed, I like the bodystyle. I have seen a few videos of those trucks with cam, chip, exhaust, and they are fast, but there is something about a 73-87 that are timeless!

In CT, anything 25+ years old is emissions exempt, which is great. Engine choices seem endless with these trucks. I want a package that is streetable (I'm not going to race it). Something that delivers good torque and good highend, so I am thinking small block. What are the better engine choices? Built 350? 383? Carb only, I am not doing any electronic tuning here (I have an 87 for that if I wanted to).

I always liked the 73-80 trucks. I have an 87 now, with the square lights, so an older round light truck would be cool to have. But if I found a deal on an 81+, I would snag it.

I got extremely lucky with the finding of my 87. To find an 87, with silverado package, swb, 2wd, with minimal rust, in CT, for under $3000 is a dream in New England. Unfortunately, 73-80 trucks here are almost extinct!

So anyways, do you think I should go for another square body, or should I listen to the advice of my father about getting a 99+ truck which I can cam, chip, and do lots of bolt ons, and have a fast truck, and daily driver, in one package?

[cjracing15]

Why not find a 73-80 southern truck with litle rust and do a 5.3 swap?
Or get one and build a big block block and go all out.

What ever you do do not get rid of the 87 you will reget it!!!

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by cjracing15

Why not find a 73-80 southern truck with litle rust and do a 5.3 swap?
Or get one and build a big block block and go all out.

What ever you do do not get rid of the 87 you will reget it!!!

Amen!

[Restrorob]

Originally Posted by cjracing15

and build a big block block and go all out.

How about a newer truck for a DD and do above with your 87 ?

I just have a thing for raw big block powah !

[chevymotocross]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

How about a newer truck for a DD and do above with your 87 ?

I just have a thing for raw big block powah !

I tossed that idea around as well. Thing is, it is an 87, which makes it I guess somewhat unique with the fuel injection and all. I would hate to rip it all out, then again, 87lowrider has done that (awesome truck btw!). But yea, I want to keep this 87 stock.

[cjracing15]

Originally Posted by chevymotocross

I tossed that idea around as well. Thing is, it is an 87, which makes it I guess somewhat unique with the fuel injection and all. I would hate to rip it all out, then again, 87lowrider has done that (awesome truck btw!). But yea, I want to keep this 87 stock.

Totally understand about kepping the 87 stock. Thats why you need to get a southern truck and build it to the HILT!!! Or find one that some one has already built and make it your own. There was a nice 84 on here the other day with a big block already installed, I think in Texas.

[impalamark]

My advice {since you asked }
get another squarebody

1 cheap to buy
2 timeless styling
3 huge aftermarket and reproduction parts supply
4 you 'll look great in it
Mark

[Walts_restoration]

http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140125

a guy off my camaro boards 87, buy it make it your driver and hotrod your current truck haha.

[84 400]

Here is my square exeance:

Stated with an 85 from here and was overwhelemed by emissions laws and rot issues.
Bought my 84 in TX and drove it back here
Also just picked up the 77 4x4 for a daily and fun truck.

By fom the south or west! You get more truck for the money and start with something so much better. I highly recomend that.

I like the newe trucks tho... ride better, 5.3's run sweet and make power easy. I just bought another square and love it. They are fun and simple. I would rather daily drive a 99 but squares got that hudge charictor and cool factor.

[silvereagle07]

Originally Posted by cjracing15

Why not find a 73-80 southern truck with litle rust and do a 5.3 swap?
Or get one and build a big block block and go all out.

What ever you do do not get rid of the 87 you will reget it!!!

Sounds like a plan to me. It will rock!!!

[silvereagle07]

What about the older trucks with LS2 6.0L out of a Trailblazer SS? Just an idea...or maybe it's just my dream...hmm! Lsx engines are hard to beat.