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C10 - C90 Bill · 03-02-2008, 07:32 PM

I'm going to look at an '87 Chevy C-30 Rollback with a 454, 4-Speed that is for sale here locally. I've never owned a truck this new and am looking for opinions on both the truck and the engine. Also what to look for when I go to check over this truck.

Any info would be appreciated.

Bill

**old Rusty C10** · 03-02-2008, 07:47 PM

check the chassis for cracks near the cab and about a foot back or forward.. make sure the cab mounts and floor boards are good
at some point there should be a PTO and check the lines for cracking and bulging alsomake sure it is attached to the frame well

GM72K10 · 03-03-2008, 05:36 PM

Also check the frame for rust through and or stress cracks, should be easy to check in the back once the bed is up. Check body mounts, stress at spring mounts/perches, of course rockers, cab corners, floor supports, cab bushings, etc.

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-03-2008, 10:48 PM

Appreciate the replies y'all.

I'll be checking the truck out this week.

Bill

03-02-2008, 07:32 PM	#1
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,088	'87 C-30 454 I'm going to look at an '87 Chevy C-30 Rollback with a 454, 4-Speed that is for sale here locally. I've never owned a truck this new and am looking for opinions on both the truck and the engine. Also what to look for when I go to check over this truck. Any info would be appreciated. Bill

03-02-2008, 07:47 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: '87 C-30 454 check the chassis for cracks near the cab and about a foot back or forward.. make sure the cab mounts and floor boards are good at some point there should be a PTO and check the lines for cracking and bulging alsomake sure it is attached to the frame well __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-03-2008, 05:36 PM	#3
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: '87 C-30 454 Also check the frame for rust through and or stress cracks, should be easy to check in the back once the bed is up. Check body mounts, stress at spring mounts/perches, of course rockers, cab corners, floor supports, cab bushings, etc. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

03-03-2008, 10:48 PM	#4
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,088	Re: '87 C-30 454 Appreciate the replies y'all. I'll be checking the truck out this week. Bill



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