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12-04-2006, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Ontario
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87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Hello truck builders.I am new here so I would like to pass on some info about my truck project. I picked up an 87 GMC Wrangler in 04 and finally have time to start a re-build. This model was only available in Canada as far as I can find out. The hood emblem has a W in it instead of the GMC or bowtie emblem and Wrangler script emblem's on the front fenders and dash. The rpo codes show it as a heavy half-ton with larger rear brakes and HD auto trans coupled with a 305 FI. Since I live in the rust belt (South Western Ontario) rust removal and prevention are my main concerns. I am replacing the drive train with a early 454 out of my 77 1 ton (RIP) and muncie 4 speed (fine spline) coupled with a 9 inch ford rear axle.Lots of parts left over from years of racing late model stocks at local level. I'll try and post some pics and keep updates on 73-87 forum...
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12-04-2006, 08:16 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Dickson,Tn
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome, nice truck and keep the pic's coming
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12-04-2006, 08:21 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome to the board from Texas
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12-04-2006, 08:33 AM
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River life......
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Soldotna AK
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome from ENC. Good looking truck, and as stated earlier, keep the pics coming.
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12-04-2006, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: USA
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome to the site from Indiana
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12-04-2006, 12:55 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
 to the board from KY!
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12-04-2006, 04:05 PM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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12-04-2006, 04:19 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Navarre, Florida
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.
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12-04-2006, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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12-04-2006, 11:27 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Clovis Ca.
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome to the board from central Califorina!
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12-05-2006, 04:24 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: BC Canada
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome from Kelowna fellow northerner. I spent some time in Windsor and went all around that way. Nice country out there. Truck looks like a good start for a project also.
Cheers
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12-05-2006, 08:13 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Ontario
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Thanks to all of you on the welcome wagon it's greatly appreciated.Those pics are actually 04, I have some up to-date but have to get them developed (still using 35mm) I'll post them as soon as I can.The truck is stripped now and I am working on the box repair. Again thanks for the welcome....
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12-05-2006, 08:50 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
Welcome To The Boards From Another Fellow Canuck!
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12-05-2006, 05:23 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: 87 GMC Wrangler rebuild
From West TN 
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