Last 87 Pickup?

[D13]

That burb was sweet, I thought about hot wiring it and driving it out, but restrained myself. Then I thought about swapping the clip for my 87's, but then I realized Keith probably wouldn't help me and the guards would get upset. Plus I already have an '88 grille set up in the shed.So I wiped the drool off my chin and went back to my cubicle.

BTW the GM Heritige Center provides vehicles for display here at Warren. Keith's photo is from the 2nd story balcony in the atrium at the VEC Tower, and the display shown is Suburbans. Sometimes it's very nice to work here.

I don't think my 87 was the last built but it's in competition for most love needed. Rear axle leak, getting air in fuel, diesel drips, rockers gone, fenders holed bumper bent, grille broken, coolant leak, bed sides rusty, door glass weatherstrippping gone, power window burnt out, radio inop, lighter missing, etc, and Rustoleum paint all over. Wouldn't trade if for anything but a GMC crew.

[C-10 simplex]

RE: The museum; i thought one of the MOST ANNOYING things gm had to do was to sell some of the vehicles in it's collection---as if that was going to make any difference in their financial situation. It's not been that long ago and now gm is profitable once again---- so, the museum cars were sold for nothing.

i've always voted/sided democrat but i can never forgive the obama administration for what they did to pontiac----again totally unessesary.


2) Try to view Michael Moore's doc, "Roger and Me." i think it shows the last 87 pickup to be made at Flint (or Pontiac or wherever plant it was) i think it was red and white 2 tone?

[C-10 simplex]

P.S. i think GM(and the rest of society for that matter) is playing not to lose vs. playing to win.


It's a subtle distinction that makes all the difference in the world.

[D13]

Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

P.S. i think GM(and the rest of society for that matter) is playing not to lose vs. playing to win.
It's a subtle distinction that makes all the difference in the world.

I can honestly say that I'm not interested in a tie. I want GM to win so big that everyone else goes home.

But back on topic, we would have to decide which model we wanted the last of, as I'm sure the crews and 'burbs and K5's were built longer in 87. So if we limit ourselves to just regular cab 1/2 or 3/4 tons then we could start looking at build dates. i didn't work trucks back then, but I would assume that they built the first 1988's in one plant and kept the 87's going until May or june in the others. Anyone got a May or June date truck?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by D13

... I would assume that they built the first 1988's in one plant and kept the 87's going until May or june in the others. Anyone got a May or June date truck?

That is correct -

K

[Skunksmash]

Originally Posted by D13

I can honestly say that I'm not interested in a tie. I want GM to win so big that everyone else goes home.

But back on topic, we would have to decide which model we wanted the last of, as I'm sure the crews and 'burbs and K5's were built longer in 87. So if we limit ourselves to just regular cab 1/2 or 3/4 tons then we could start looking at build dates. i didn't work trucks back then, but I would assume that they built the first 1988's in one plant and kept the 87's going until May or june in the others. Anyone got a May or June date truck?

Unfortunately GM has been getting kicked around pretty hard lately by Ford. That Shelby mustang beats their ZL1 Camaro pretty badly in a race, and even that new stingray corvette. And as always the F-150 outsells GM and Dodge by a long way. I'm thinking that GM's financial troubles might be to blame for all these recent failures. Did the government ever sell them back their shares? Or are they still "Government Motors"?

But the last 87, that guy from the GM heritage place couldn't just use the invoice numbers? Weren't they in ascending order? Therefore, the largest number would be the last truck.

[50seven]

This is a great topic how fitting 1987 the last truck GM made.

I have been saying this for years. The last time GM made a truck was 1987.
When is GM going to build products for the people again?

Please GM build a reasonable size & priced rwd pony car, build a half ton pickup with a 4 cyl diesel, build a 4wd 2500/3500 truck with a solid diff and a standard trans, Turbos? We want turbos.........

Lose the power everything only option at the dealership. Give the people turbos at a reasonable price..........

I would like to see the general thrive not just break even!

What do other people want?

What would everyone else like to see from GM?

[crawdadfox]

Originally Posted by Skunksmash

Unfortunately GM has been getting kicked around pretty hard lately by Ford. That Shelby mustang beats their ZL1 Camaro pretty badly in a race, and even that new stingray corvette. And as always the F-150 outsells GM and Dodge by a long way. I'm thinking that GM's financial troubles might be to blame for all these recent failures. Did the government ever sell them back their shares? Or are they still "Government Motors"?

But the last 87, that guy from the GM heritage place couldn't just use the invoice numbers? Weren't they in ascending order? Therefore, the largest number would be the last truck.

Any pictures of your F-150?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Skunksmash

But the last 87, that guy from the GM heritage place couldn't just use the invoice numbers? Weren't they in ascending order? Therefore, the largest number would be the last truck.

No.

There is not a definite relationship between the invoice number and time built. There is a general trend (first in, first out so to speak) but not with the kind of resolution you are looking for when you are trying to get down to one truck vs another built in close proximity.

The records were kept as financial documents, not with the foresight of using them as information for future historians.

K

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

RE: The museum; i thought one of the MOST ANNOYING things gm had to do was to sell some of the vehicles in it's collection---as if that was going to make any difference in their financial situation. It's not been that long ago and now gm is profitable once again---- so, the museum cars were sold for nothing.

The vehicles that were sold were duplicates and others that were not especially significant. We kept the good stuff.

But - desparate times call for desparate measures. They quit cutting the grass around here during that time, which I found more annoying than letting a few vehicles go....

K

PS - I went to high school with Michael Moore.

[Liz]

Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

RE: The museum; i thought one of the MOST ANNOYING things gm had to do was to sell some of the vehicles in it's collection---as if that was going to make any difference in their financial situation. It's not been that long ago and now gm is profitable once again---- so, the museum cars were sold for nothing.

i've always voted/sided democrat but i can never forgive the obama administration for what they did to pontiac----again totally unessesary.


2) Try to view Michael Moore's doc, "Roger and Me." i think it shows the last 87 pickup to be made at Flint (or Pontiac or wherever plant it was) i think it was red and white 2 tone?

Originally Posted by Josh

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