1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wpotter · 01-29-2012, 10:44 PM

I finally got my 1987 Gmc to my house so I can start what will probably be another long project. It has a 350 with a 700r4 and G80 rear differential. Seems to be fully loaded as far as power windows, locks, cruise, tilt,clock, and dual tanks. My plan for now is to at least get it running. It has been sitting since 2002 or 03 and the previous owner said the trans was bad so they parked it. I'll start with some fluid changes and a battery and see what happens. Any advice from anyone who has messed with these trucks after sitting would be a great help. Thanks and wish me luck. Probably wouldnt be as bad if I didnt already have several other projects in the works lol.

grs · 01-30-2012, 11:40 AM

Nice truck. Those houses, and the land look like the property in Keller Texas.

cochino12 · 01-30-2012, 11:43 AM

Both trucks look nice. How long is that trailer?

wpotter · 01-30-2012, 12:24 PM

Not sure where Keller Tx is but Cibolo is by San Antonio. They say most of Tx looks the same.

Thanks. Not for sure on the trailer I borrowed it from my dad but I think it is 18 feet long.

**Corts60** · 01-30-2012, 01:13 PM

Looks like a great platform to start with.

Pop's C-10 · 01-31-2012, 03:18 AM

nice start

Greenlee · 01-31-2012, 09:17 AM

Looks like a good start. I'm rebuilding an 87' also. By the way, I bought at an 89' Suburban for parts and the transmission was working perfectly if you need a cheap trans to get your truck moving. However, I'm about 200 miles from you.
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grs · 01-31-2012, 12:08 PM

Keller is just north of Fort Worth. About one foot. Here is a pic of my 87.

rfmaster · 01-31-2012, 05:06 PM

Things to replace (truck sat for 10 years)
1) Replace fuel filter and have injectors cleaned and flowed. Empty gas tanks - old gasoline is nasty! Expect to replace fuel pumps and fuel socks.
2) Replace gasket between TB and intake manifold - those will crack over time creating a vacuum leak.
3) Purge old antifreeze - have radiator serviced by a rad shop.
4) Oil -filter change.
5) Bleed brakes - inspect wheel cylinders and calipers for leaks. Master cylinder may have rusty residue. Expect to replace rubber brake lines.
6) Replace all belts and hoses.

just for starters. Nice project! HTH

383tbi · 02-07-2012, 10:44 PM

Might have to remove and clean the injectors also.
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Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-07-2012, 11:18 PM

Sweet looking truck looks like a fun project. Have fun with the build when you get some extra time to tinker on it

Slonaker · 02-08-2012, 02:29 PM

It looks familiar...

Slonaker

01-29-2012, 10:44 PM	#1
wpotter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Adkins Texas Posts: 157	1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home I finally got my 1987 Gmc to my house so I can start what will probably be another long project. It has a 350 with a 700r4 and G80 rear differential. Seems to be fully loaded as far as power windows, locks, cruise, tilt,clock, and dual tanks. My plan for now is to at least get it running. It has been sitting since 2002 or 03 and the previous owner said the trans was bad so they parked it. I'll start with some fluid changes and a battery and see what happens. Any advice from anyone who has messed with these trucks after sitting would be a great help. Thanks and wish me luck. Probably wouldnt be as bad if I didnt already have several other projects in the works lol. Attached Images __________________ Never a failure, Always a lesson! 1968 Chevy SWB Fleetside ECE 4/6 327/350 1987 Chevy V20 Scottsdale 4X4 350/400 4.10 1987 Chevy Custom Deluxe SWB 305/7004R4 1991 Suburban Silverado V1500 4X4 350/700R4 2015 Chevy Crew Cab SWB (Daily Driver) 5.3

01-30-2012, 11:40 AM	#2
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home Nice truck. Those houses, and the land look like the property in Keller Texas.

01-30-2012, 11:43 AM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home Both trucks look nice. How long is that trailer? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-30-2012, 12:24 PM	#4
wpotter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Adkins Texas Posts: 157	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home Not sure where Keller Tx is but Cibolo is by San Antonio. They say most of Tx looks the same. Thanks. Not for sure on the trailer I borrowed it from my dad but I think it is 18 feet long. __________________ Never a failure, Always a lesson! 1968 Chevy SWB Fleetside ECE 4/6 327/350 1987 Chevy V20 Scottsdale 4X4 350/400 4.10 1987 Chevy Custom Deluxe SWB 305/7004R4 1991 Suburban Silverado V1500 4X4 350/700R4 2015 Chevy Crew Cab SWB (Daily Driver) 5.3

01-30-2012, 01:13 PM	#5
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home Looks like a great platform to start with. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-31-2012, 03:18 AM	#6
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home nice start __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

01-31-2012, 09:17 AM	#7
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home Looks like a good start. I'm rebuilding an 87' also. By the way, I bought at an 89' Suburban for parts and the transmission was working perfectly if you need a cheap trans to get your truck moving. However, I'm about 200 miles from you. Posted via Mobile Device

01-31-2012, 12:08 PM	#8
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home Keller is just north of Fort Worth. About one foot. Here is a pic of my 87. Attached Images

01-31-2012, 05:06 PM	#9
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home Things to replace (truck sat for 10 years) 1) Replace fuel filter and have injectors cleaned and flowed. Empty gas tanks - old gasoline is nasty! Expect to replace fuel pumps and fuel socks. 2) Replace gasket between TB and intake manifold - those will crack over time creating a vacuum leak. 3) Purge old antifreeze - have radiator serviced by a rad shop. 4) Oil -filter change. 5) Bleed brakes - inspect wheel cylinders and calipers for leaks. Master cylinder may have rusty residue. Expect to replace rubber brake lines. 6) Replace all belts and hoses. just for starters. Nice project! HTH __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)

02-07-2012, 10:44 PM	#10
383tbi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Channelview,Tx Posts: 46	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home Might have to remove and clean the injectors also. Posted via Mobile Device

02-07-2012, 11:18 PM	#11
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home Sweet looking truck looks like a fun project. Have fun with the build when you get some extra time to tinker on it __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-08-2012, 02:29 PM	#12
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: 1987 GMC SWB Project Finally Made It Home It looks familiar... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

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