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Toxicity · 05-25-2009, 12:53 AM

Got this thing for $300. Haven't done much yet, but we did get it turning over (didn't have any gas, didn't feel like going and getting any). It looks like it's gonna be my first vehicle and my summer project. The interior isn't bad, but the body is pretty messed up. Would it be easier to try and smooth it out or go find a new bed? It's an '87 Sierra with a 350 and a 700R4. I'd say not bad for $300?

heavychevy79 · 05-25-2009, 01:13 AM

Good find.
As far as fixing it up goes, I wouldn't do much more than cleaning it up and getting it running good and sell it, and use the profit to buy a couple more project trucks, and maybe find something that doesn't need as much bodywork.
But I think it's a great start if you do end up keeping it.

Toxicity · 05-25-2009, 01:20 AM

Thanks

I'd like to try and fix it up, straighten it out the best I can, and use it to drive back and forth to a job. Not as much concerned about looks as I am reliability.

Hottrucks · 05-25-2009, 07:32 AM

pound them out prime them and run it...the primer hides alot and just cleans it up thats all I have done with my truck. hen if you find a better bed or fender or what ever you can change it out squirt it with more primer and it will still look clean..if you ever decide to paint it your half way there...........

Curly86 · 05-25-2009, 08:53 AM

I would keep it and fix it up and drive it

Toxicity · 05-25-2009, 03:06 PM

Thanks hottrucks, I gotta get it runnin first though.
We haven't really messed with it yet but the guy that sold it to me said that he drove it out to get his mail one day. When he got back in, he put it in drive and when he hit the gas it didn't go anywhere so he pulled it out in the pasture and left it.
Anyone have any ideas of what might be wrong before we take a look at it?

Hottrucks · 05-25-2009, 08:02 PM

trans issue check the fluid and vacum lines and link age

Chlsnk · 05-25-2009, 08:28 PM

Your rear end could of shelled I found this out the hard way and would explain it not goin anywere when you put it in drive and give it gas.

Looks like the rockers and the cab corners are in amazing shape though.

*78 Chevyrado* · 05-25-2009, 09:23 PM

for $300, you can't go wrong no matter what you do with or to it!

I'd get a bed for it and the rest is gravy man!

Nice find!

Toxicity · 05-25-2009, 09:27 PM

Thanks guys.
I'm hoping to crack into it Thursday or Friday and seeing if we can get 'er runnin. Or at least walkin. By just looking, everything's in really good shape except for the body and the drivers side floorboard has rusted out. It has oil and transmission fluid, and a new air filter, so I see no reason why it shouldn't be buzzing down the road in no time. But then again, I'm very optimistic

05-25-2009, 12:53 AM	#1
Toxicity Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, TX Posts: 13	Thoughts? Got this thing for $300. Haven't done much yet, but we did get it turning over (didn't have any gas, didn't feel like going and getting any). It looks like it's gonna be my first vehicle and my summer project. The interior isn't bad, but the body is pretty messed up. Would it be easier to try and smooth it out or go find a new bed? It's an '87 Sierra with a 350 and a 700R4. I'd say not bad for $300? Last edited by Toxicity; 05-25-2009 at 12:54 AM.

05-25-2009, 01:13 AM	#2
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: Thoughts? Good find. As far as fixing it up goes, I wouldn't do much more than cleaning it up and getting it running good and sell it, and use the profit to buy a couple more project trucks, and maybe find something that doesn't need as much bodywork. But I think it's a great start if you do end up keeping it. Last edited by heavychevy79; 05-25-2009 at 01:15 AM.

05-25-2009, 01:20 AM	#3
Toxicity Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, TX Posts: 13	Re: Thoughts? Thanks I'd like to try and fix it up, straighten it out the best I can, and use it to drive back and forth to a job. Not as much concerned about looks as I am reliability.

05-25-2009, 07:32 AM	#4
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Thoughts? pound them out prime them and run it...the primer hides alot and just cleans it up thats all I have done with my truck. hen if you find a better bed or fender or what ever you can change it out squirt it with more primer and it will still look clean..if you ever decide to paint it your half way there........... __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

05-25-2009, 08:53 AM	#5
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: Thoughts? I would keep it and fix it up and drive it __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

05-25-2009, 03:06 PM	#6
Toxicity Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, TX Posts: 13	Re: Thoughts? Thanks hottrucks, I gotta get it runnin first though. We haven't really messed with it yet but the guy that sold it to me said that he drove it out to get his mail one day. When he got back in, he put it in drive and when he hit the gas it didn't go anywhere so he pulled it out in the pasture and left it. Anyone have any ideas of what might be wrong before we take a look at it?

05-25-2009, 08:02 PM	#7
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Thoughts? trans issue check the fluid and vacum lines and link age

05-25-2009, 08:28 PM	#8
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: Thoughts? Your rear end could of shelled I found this out the hard way and would explain it not goin anywere when you put it in drive and give it gas. Looks like the rockers and the cab corners are in amazing shape though.

05-25-2009, 09:23 PM	#9
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Thoughts? for $300, you can't go wrong no matter what you do with or to it! I'd get a bed for it and the rest is gravy man! Nice find!

05-25-2009, 09:27 PM	#10
Toxicity Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, TX Posts: 13	Re: Thoughts? Thanks guys. I'm hoping to crack into it Thursday or Friday and seeing if we can get 'er runnin. Or at least walkin. By just looking, everything's in really good shape except for the body and the drivers side floorboard has rusted out. It has oil and transmission fluid, and a new air filter, so I see no reason why it shouldn't be buzzing down the road in no time. But then again, I'm very optimistic



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