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ITZA72 · 03-05-2003, 02:50 AM

Just acquired a mint 87 Sierra 4x4 shorty - plz share your web sites! I'm interested in swappin out the bench for leather buckets (w/center fold down console) - any quality leads? I'd prefer to work off lesson's learned. I see lots of em out there but would sure would appreciate your inputs.

Thanks in advance !!

Paz

chevychic · 03-05-2003, 04:20 AM

Hey Paz,

I'm going to be hopefully swapping my bench out this summer so I can't help you there. Here's my website though...it's a work in progress www.digitalcampground.com/chvchk

How long have you lived in Anchorage? I grew up and spent most of all my school years there. Still have family up there that I hope to visit this summer.

Anyways, congrats on the purchase! Got pics???

BigRed · 03-05-2003, 09:44 AM

I would suggest you use the search function because this has been discussed before. Several members have replaced their seats with aftermarket ones like you're describing. There are some issues with some companies and I think you'll find that out in the search results.

Congratulations on the truck! We'd love to see some pictures. Oh, and welcome to the board!!!

PS. If you want to see some various interior pics (for seat ideas), check out the link in my signature. I have a section on there for interiors.

79BIG10 · 03-05-2003, 05:03 PM

Welcome to the board

I'm looking for a new seat as well. I'll be hitting the swap meet next month looking for a spot.

My site is in the signature

ITZA72 · 03-05-2003, 10:32 PM

Here's a pic of the new toy -

I've been in Anchorage for about 8 years. Love this place. We live over near the Turnagain area. We are from Spokane Washington but moved up with the Force! We're relocating to Minot next month. Thanks for the feedback everyone - keep it coming! Headed to the search engine now ~~

Paz

AirMale · 03-05-2003, 11:09 PM

Sweet! Excellent investment

Ric83 · 03-06-2003, 12:25 AM

Heck of an aquire! That thing looks awesome!!

bill_ont_canada · 03-06-2003, 01:44 AM

Great lookin' Ride !

79BIG10 · 03-06-2003, 03:23 AM

That's a great looking truck. I wish mine was that clean.

Tracy Focht · 03-06-2003, 10:21 AM

DANG nice looking truck......envy!

BigRed · 03-06-2003, 10:35 AM

That is a beautiful truck!!! Enjoy it as much as you can.

**swervin ervin** · 03-06-2003, 04:24 PM

Damn, that is nice, ain't it? I love red trucks. Nice.

PHOENIX · 03-06-2003, 04:43 PM

Top Notch!

Softail · 03-08-2003, 11:14 PM

Dude I was going to buy that truck and you got it 1 day before me. I ended up buying this black 87 350 fuel injected shorty 4x4. I was talking to the guy when he brought your new gmc up to the chevy dealership to get it checked out. I have a 4 inch lift and new 35 bfg mud terrains sitting here waiting to put them on it. I will put the lift on soon. I just bought a 94 chevy silverado 4 spoke steering wheel for it, and chrome dif covers. I will post pictures of it when I'm done.

Jason

Softail · 03-08-2003, 11:17 PM

Here it is

ITZA72 · 03-09-2003, 01:13 AM

Wow - no kiddin! I'd been lookin for several years for a clean 87 - my buddy had seen it run thru ebay with very little attn and I contacted the owner thru that. Long distance purchases are a hassle but it luckily it worked out. I haven't even seen the truck in person yet as a buddy is storing it in Denver for me til this summer. I hate to change the seat out but the factory seat in those is so awkward. If I find the right replacement's I'll change em but other than that and a possible cowl hood, its not gonna see much of any face lifting.

You saw it and liked it - tell me what you didn't like about it. I saw your truck for sale as well and was very very interested too but it just didn't snag my interest like this. The gray interior, miles, options, and obviously the condition - really hooked me.

Paz

Softail · 03-09-2003, 10:31 AM

The things I didn't like are my own preference.

I don't like the 2" body lift,he also rearched the stock leaf springs,they will end up saging over time. Easy fix though.

The sticker on the tailgate, that could be taken off,I asked him to make sure it wasn't painted on.

I think it had manual lockouts, I don't lke them. Some people do have had problems with automatic lockouts.

The tires are a cheap tire, don't care for them.

Don't like the truck driver visor on the roof, he said it was screwed on, so there would be holes if you take it off.

I like the chevy grills and badges vs gmc.

I wasn't a big fan of the way the exhuast looked.

I got this black chevy cheaper then that gmc.

Like I said these are my own preferences.

I would of bought it if you didn't.

That gmc is in excellent condition, killer truck, it looked way clean.
I'm sure you got a nice ride, thanks for stealing it from me.
J/K I think I did ok with this black one, I'm a big fan of black.

Later,
Jason

Ryan Flowers · 03-09-2003, 10:40 AM

PAZ,

That's a good looking truck! I swapped out some seats in my 85. Went to the local junk yards and found some buckets and center console out of a 98. Got everything including hardware for $200 I bought my 90 online, was kinda worried but turned out to be in great shape. It's my daily driver now. Good luck on the seat swap.

c10scotty · 03-09-2003, 03:51 PM

looks like you guys both did pretty awesome. have fun with your new toys!

CT-Truckster · 03-09-2003, 08:37 PM

well, I think it would look cool with a 91 burb grille conversion, along with the cal hood. hopefully i can do my burb grille swap along with the other things i got planned for it next week during my two week goof off period i'm gonna have between jobs. I'm gonna try to have everything done and ready for paint before i go back to work.

ITZA72 · 03-09-2003, 11:32 PM

Soft Tail - funny, your thoughts regarding my new ride are right on line with mine. Hard to judge the exhaust requirements til I have a chance to judge it - definitely needs a finishing touch. I've got a few thoughts. I've been told its a quiet - I like a humble rumble. Tires - I'm seein that too, visor - if I can find a confident body man - I'd like to eliminate that. Grill - I also like the Chev but I have to say mine caught my eye but needs bump guards - it takes a backseat the Chev grill. I have always like the 91 burb grill - wonder what mods that requires other than the obvious hardware - core support? The body lift is going away for sure.

No hard feelins now I hope

. There both GM and you got your choice of color! keep me posted with pix as you update that ride.
Paz@gci.net

Paz

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gchemist · 03-10-2003, 12:05 AM

Paz,
Nice score on the truck. Only mods I see is a bigger engine to move down the mud holes!! Nice red color.

03-05-2003, 02:50 AM	#1
ITZA72 Paz Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 52	Bought a mint 87 - need advise Just acquired a mint 87 Sierra 4x4 shorty - plz share your web sites! I'm interested in swappin out the bench for leather buckets (w/center fold down console) - any quality leads? I'd prefer to work off lesson's learned. I see lots of em out there but would sure would appreciate your inputs. Thanks in advance !! Paz __________________ 1987 GMC SC 4x4 2004 GMC HD 4x4 Dmax'd n Edged Rollin!

03-05-2003, 04:20 AM	#2
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	Hey Paz, I'm going to be hopefully swapping my bench out this summer so I can't help you there. Here's my website though...it's a work in progress www.digitalcampground.com/chvchk How long have you lived in Anchorage? I grew up and spent most of all my school years there. Still have family up there that I hope to visit this summer. Anyways, congrats on the purchase! Got pics??? __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin

03-05-2003, 09:44 AM	#3
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I would suggest you use the search function because this has been discussed before. Several members have replaced their seats with aftermarket ones like you're describing. There are some issues with some companies and I think you'll find that out in the search results. Congratulations on the truck! We'd love to see some pictures. Oh, and welcome to the board!!! PS. If you want to see some various interior pics (for seat ideas), check out the link in my signature. I have a section on there for interiors. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

03-05-2003, 05:03 PM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Welcome to the board I'm looking for a new seat as well. I'll be hitting the swap meet next month looking for a spot. My site is in the signature __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-05-2003, 10:32 PM	#5
ITZA72 Paz Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 52	Here's a pic of the new toy - I've been in Anchorage for about 8 years. Love this place. We live over near the Turnagain area. We are from Spokane Washington but moved up with the Force! We're relocating to Minot next month. Thanks for the feedback everyone - keep it coming! Headed to the search engine now ~~ Paz Attached Images __________________ 1987 GMC SC 4x4 2004 GMC HD 4x4 Dmax'd n Edged Rollin!

03-05-2003, 11:09 PM	#6
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Sweet! Excellent investment __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

03-06-2003, 12:25 AM	#7
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Heck of an aquire! That thing looks awesome!! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

03-06-2003, 01:44 AM	#8
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Great lookin' Ride ! __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

03-06-2003, 03:23 AM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	That's a great looking truck. I wish mine was that clean. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-06-2003, 10:21 AM	#10
Tracy Focht Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Stillwater, OK 74075 Posts: 2,936	DANG nice looking truck......envy!

03-06-2003, 10:35 AM	#11
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	That is a beautiful truck!!! Enjoy it as much as you can. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

03-06-2003, 04:24 PM	#12
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Damn, that is nice, ain't it? I love red trucks. Nice. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-06-2003, 04:43 PM	#13
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Top Notch! __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-08-2003, 11:14 PM	#14
Softail Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 8	Dude I was going to buy that truck and you got it 1 day before me. I ended up buying this black 87 350 fuel injected shorty 4x4. I was talking to the guy when he brought your new gmc up to the chevy dealership to get it checked out. I have a 4 inch lift and new 35 bfg mud terrains sitting here waiting to put them on it. I will put the lift on soon. I just bought a 94 chevy silverado 4 spoke steering wheel for it, and chrome dif covers. I will post pictures of it when I'm done. Jason Last edited by Softail; 03-08-2003 at 11:28 PM.

03-08-2003, 11:17 PM	#15
Softail Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 8	Here it is Attached Images



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03-09-2003, 01:13 AM	#16
ITZA72 Paz Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 52	Coincidence or ?? Wow - no kiddin! I'd been lookin for several years for a clean 87 - my buddy had seen it run thru ebay with very little attn and I contacted the owner thru that. Long distance purchases are a hassle but it luckily it worked out. I haven't even seen the truck in person yet as a buddy is storing it in Denver for me til this summer. I hate to change the seat out but the factory seat in those is so awkward. If I find the right replacement's I'll change em but other than that and a possible cowl hood, its not gonna see much of any face lifting. You saw it and liked it - tell me what you didn't like about it. I saw your truck for sale as well and was very very interested too but it just didn't snag my interest like this. The gray interior, miles, options, and obviously the condition - really hooked me. Paz __________________ 1987 GMC SC 4x4 2004 GMC HD 4x4 Dmax'd n Edged Rollin!

03-09-2003, 10:31 AM	#17
Softail Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 8	The things I didn't like are my own preference. I don't like the 2" body lift,he also rearched the stock leaf springs,they will end up saging over time. Easy fix though. The sticker on the tailgate, that could be taken off,I asked him to make sure it wasn't painted on. I think it had manual lockouts, I don't lke them. Some people do have had problems with automatic lockouts. The tires are a cheap tire, don't care for them. Don't like the truck driver visor on the roof, he said it was screwed on, so there would be holes if you take it off. I like the chevy grills and badges vs gmc. I wasn't a big fan of the way the exhuast looked. I got this black chevy cheaper then that gmc. Like I said these are my own preferences. I would of bought it if you didn't. That gmc is in excellent condition, killer truck, it looked way clean. I'm sure you got a nice ride, thanks for stealing it from me. J/K I think I did ok with this black one, I'm a big fan of black. Later, Jason Last edited by Softail; 03-09-2003 at 11:58 AM.

03-09-2003, 10:40 AM	#18
Ryan Flowers No Brakes Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carthage, N.C. Posts: 263	PAZ, That's a good looking truck! I swapped out some seats in my 85. Went to the local junk yards and found some buckets and center console out of a 98. Got everything including hardware for $200 I bought my 90 online, was kinda worried but turned out to be in great shape. It's my daily driver now. Good luck on the seat swap. __________________ Ryan Flowers 85 GMC Suburban 4x4 379 90 GMC Suburban 4x4 383 01 Chevy Suburban 2x4 350 Click here to email me Click here to visit my web site

03-09-2003, 03:51 PM	#19
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	looks like you guys both did pretty awesome. have fun with your new toys! __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

03-09-2003, 08:37 PM	#20
CT-Truckster ? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 471	well, I think it would look cool with a 91 burb grille conversion, along with the cal hood. hopefully i can do my burb grille swap along with the other things i got planned for it next week during my two week goof off period i'm gonna have between jobs. I'm gonna try to have everything done and ready for paint before i go back to work.

03-09-2003, 11:32 PM	#21
ITZA72 Paz Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 52	Soft Tail - funny, your thoughts regarding my new ride are right on line with mine. Hard to judge the exhaust requirements til I have a chance to judge it - definitely needs a finishing touch. I've got a few thoughts. I've been told its a quiet - I like a humble rumble. Tires - I'm seein that too, visor - if I can find a confident body man - I'd like to eliminate that. Grill - I also like the Chev but I have to say mine caught my eye but needs bump guards - it takes a backseat the Chev grill. I have always like the 91 burb grill - wonder what mods that requires other than the obvious hardware - core support? The body lift is going away for sure. No hard feelins now I hope . There both GM and you got your choice of color! keep me posted with pix as you update that ride. Paz@gci.net Paz / !!! __________________ 1987 GMC SC 4x4 2004 GMC HD 4x4 Dmax'd n Edged Rollin!

03-10-2003, 12:05 AM	#22
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Paz, Nice score on the truck. Only mods I see is a bigger engine to move down the mud holes!! Nice red color. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

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