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12-04-2013, 01:24 PM | #1 |
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No we are not upside down here in KY!!
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Trying again
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I hadn't comprehended yet that it was a stepper, too. I have a place in my heart reserved for step sides. I was going through a more conservative phase when I ordered my '87, hence the fleetside box, skinny tires and rally wheels (rather than fat tires and aluminum wheels). K
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100,000 views!
Geez - I feel tired. Think I'll take a nap - K
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100 or more of those are me, maybe more.. lol
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Local info from craigslist, Louisville, KY, for OD 4 speed trans,
"GM New Process 4 speed overdrive manual transmission with bell housing and hard to find shifter, has the same gear spread as a 700R4 automatic 513-two-four-eight-1932" Les |
01-14-2014, 08:56 AM | #7 |
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This facebook post was brought to my attention.
It's a nice overview of the GM Milford Proving Ground: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200531816965684 The poster, Tom Youngs, was one of the original engine software calibrators. He did the calibration for the '87 pickups, which was the year throttle body injection was introduced. K
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Found this nice pic of the blue truck over the weekend:
This one shows the Scottsdale package with the square front lamps, drop all the way around and the aluminum wheels w LR60-15 Goodyear white outline tires. K
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Does anyone know what this blackbox is or what it does? I have researched online and I cant find anything about. My truck does not have TBI and it is not tied into the distributor. I am stumped.
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It's an air injection control module that appears to be specific to the 1986 model year on C/K 20/30 models with the 350M or 454W engine. It would control the operation of the diverter valve in the air system for the exhaust.
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cool truck, i like the style, that was one you owned?
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Yes - that was my first pickup, and also my first new vehicle.
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Well - this is happening too frequently...
Some of you might remember this post, from a couple years ago: Little red was pressed into service this weekend, too, to retrieve my daughter's car after a little bump. Fortunately I was able to glue the grill back together and clear out some damaged plastic. Had her back on the road by bedtime. K
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Thanks for the info Mosesburb. I do have the 350 M code engine.
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Keith I read your entire thread with deep interest and loved it!
Now what engine does your 1987 Scottsdale have? Did not recall seeing that. Obviously I am all so familiar with most of the body parts on your truck as they came from Indianapolis IN. Did you want this truck specifically in some ways because it was going to be the last of that body style? When you were issued GM company cars did you insist on Corvettes and Caddy's? HAW! Randall KEITH Wilson. |
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WOW!! Cool!
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I've always had Corvettes in my blood. I've owned a handful of C 2's and 3s. I am now trucker and I think it's a better fit for me (personality wise). I actually get more thumbs up in my truck then I ever did in my vettes.
BTW, my 66G GMC was built in Pontiac. Can you tell me where exactly a 66 was built. It seems there was a plant on Woodward and Square Lake; also a plant on Opdyke and Square Lake. While Im thinking of it, I would like to get my hands on a set of small white letters that I can stick on my rear window. I would them to read "Built in Pontiac Michigan" Any leads? also wondering if you made it to the Woodward cruise this year. I saw 1958 Pontiac Bonneville. It was a black 4 door. Nothing like yours. I also saw a red and white 58 Bonneville convertible sell on Mecum 130,000. The seller was hoping to get 70k. Amazing to see the interest. |
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There wasn't anything at Woodward and Square Lake. We did have our Validation Center (for preproduction builds) at Woodward and South Blvd; that has since been torn down and is slated to be the new "M-1 Concours". Yep - I was out on Wooward each evening (Mon - Fri) and then made a couple passes on Saturday. Mostly in the Grand Prix, but made a few loops in the pickup as I was on my way home from work. I had an idea for some "Made in Pontiac" stickers this weekend as well. I'll talk to one of my more artistic buddies and see if he can whip something up. K
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I meant to say Wide Track ( woodward starts after W.T.) and South Boulevard; not Square lake rd. Lol. Im retired now - please overlook my error. Anyway, looks like my truck was built on Opdyke. Mine is a light duty.
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You're thread I haven't read completely but what pages and stories I've read so far have been truly inspiring sir! Thank you and God bless your family!
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Today is my truck's 28th birthday.
Built September 29th, 1986 (an early 1987 model year build). Interestingly enough, Sept 29 of 1986 was also a Monday (as is today). I noticed the invoice does not exactly match my memory, as the truck was build (mostly) during second shift on the 29th, but I actually drove it to the shipping building and left the plant at 1:30 am Tuesday (which would be the 30th). Must have something to do with where the "paypoint" was at the end of the final line, rather than the shipping building itself. Happy birthday, Red! K
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Keith,
Looking really good for 28 years, it must have an owner who cares for it! Have lots of fun with it during the next 28 years. Les |
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No doubt one of the most interesting truck out there with a very unique back story. Happy Birthday Red.
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Lot prettier than my diesel. LOL. happy birthday Red!
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