1987 R10 Interior Overhaul

[87Lowrider]

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]

Yes everything willl be excatly the same

[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.

[87Lowrider]

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]

Originally Posted by ont_guy_38

Yes everything willl be excatly the same

Excellent, Thank you both!

[Da88burban]

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

[87Lowrider]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

out of mid-90's suburban.

[87Lowrider]

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]

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

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by dmartin1

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

... no sweat!

Thanks!

[87Lowrider]

OK, I'm finally moving forward with the interior transformation;

Lookie what came in the big brown truck today?



New Molded Carpet
Door Trim
Pockets
Rear View Mirror
Pedal Covers

Looking for burb seats too...

Almost had the 87lowrider sold this coming weekend but that fell through.

[Da88burban]

The new parts are lookin good!! I was wondering what ever happened with the Jimmy?
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[motornut]

you can use the seats
i went the other way by drilling my own holes
89 burb seats to 78 jimmy
the bar is 16 inches wide,if you want others

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by motornut

you can use the seats
i went the other way by drilling my own holes
89 burb seats to 78 jimmy
the bar is 16 inches wide,if you want others

Cool!

Originally Posted by Da88burban

The new parts are lookin good!! I was wondering what ever happened with the Jimmy?
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Still got it... getting the body work done on Monday. Need to keep it for EMS use. So, I'll have to find another source for seats. That's all I lack for the '87 now (plus detailing). Thinking about a wrap for it, not sure yet though.

[motornut]

I was looking for this pic earlier
also consider switching the seats if you have them that far apart
left for right and visa versa
changes the wear patterns

[87Lowrider]

nice... I have to head out next week to the local yards and see what I can find.

[87Lowrider]

OK, I found some time today to start working on the doors..

When I bought the truck in '07, the previous owner had started on the interior but not finished it. They carpeted the dash and headboard with the same black astro-turf looking carpet and painted the door panels, velour and carpet (yes carpet) black. The interior was originally red.

So, I'm going back with Red and Black. Here's a few pics of my progress today.

What I started with



... during the stripdown



After some Paint Thinner, Brake Clean and some massaging... (I'm considering ordering a black pocket instead of that red one).



Here's some additional shots showing the carpet and dash;





I have my work cut out for me to get this interior cleaned up, but if the rest turns out like the door above, it'll look pretty nice when I'm done.

[BLE 'BURBAN]

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]

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