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NastyBuzzard · 07-15-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I had the same problem with a broken bolt on mine, I just welded a 3/8 washer to the stud, came right out.....LINK

I got out the 2 that were sticking out past the head, the 3 that are recessed about 1/4 into the head are the ones I am having trouble with now.. Also, no welding machine.

NastyBuzzard · 07-25-2014, 02:08 PM

Small update.

Trans guy said my 4l60E was almost fubar. Said input shaft was so loose during teardown that it could have broke some **** if he didnt replace some parts. Said band had slipped at one point and worn a grove in something. Also that my planetary gears were messed up. Hes got new parts on order and my bill just jumped $200. Damn.

Also its delayed another week.

Seems odd since I drove it around plenty and never experienced any slipping or anything odd. I just wanted it rebuilt as a precaution. Makes me real worried about how the engine was ran.

Oh well we will just have to see.

Hankster · 07-27-2014, 09:42 PM

Have you looked into a 4l80 trans? They are a lot tougher.

NastyBuzzard · 07-28-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hankster

Have you looked into a 4l80 trans? They are a lot tougher.

Yeah most definitely. I couldn't locate one for cheap. Also I already had the 4L60E from the donor plus I already had a shift kit and rebuild kit for it. I mean trans drove fine and never slipped. Oh well I guess, too late now.

NastyBuzzard · 08-01-2014, 08:02 PM

New addition... Traded my 99 z28 6speed vert straight up for this.

How I got it:

How it is as of this week.

Saw someone on facebook do this:

Now I am wanting to give it a shot. Thoughts?

I am picking up trans tomorrow and I am starting to take the 87 apart!!

JustN · 08-02-2014, 11:19 PM

i think a 07+ bumper might look better means those truck lil more squared up like 80s

NastyBuzzard · 08-02-2014, 11:32 PM

Unfortunately I don't have a spare 07+ bumper laying around.

I did pick up trans today. He showed me the old parts and he wasn't kidding. They were screwed up... Cost $800 comes with 1 year warranty and built to withstand over 400 ft/lb. What he says anyways... To bad the little 4.8 will never see that much torque, however If I do ever get my hands on a spare 5.3, there is another story.

Started taking some parts off the truck.

Bed bolts are being a total pain in the rear.

Hankster · 08-03-2014, 03:08 PM

Keep wrenching, little bit at a time it'll get there!

NastyBuzzard · 08-03-2014, 08:06 PM

Started taking bed off:

Apparently long bed is a lot heavier than short bed. Us 2 guys couldn't get it all the way off. Had to enlist the cherry picker.

Then this happened.

Cherry picker dug into the dirt and it slipped off.... Totally sad now.

End result.

Also got exhaust out from under the 01 donor. True duals with walker 17604s??? Didn't have any H pipe or xpipe. Reuse some or no?

Motivation in the CRAPPER now b/c I am an idiot and hurt my bed that had 0 rust or bondo.

old yelr · 08-03-2014, 10:07 PM

Aw man, that sucks!!

NastyBuzzard · 08-03-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by old yelr

Aw man, that sucks!!

I know right !! So mad at myself. My bad luck keeps on showing up. Afraid to touch it.

Hankster · 08-03-2014, 11:30 PM

that sucks about the bed man! Just keep working at it, everything happens for a reason.

C@rnut001 · 08-04-2014, 01:23 AM

Sorry to hear about your bed. You can purchase a new bed side though and put it back together, but I know how that feels. Keep at it, it will be worth it in the end when you get it all together.

NastyBuzzard · 08-04-2014, 07:34 AM

Yeah, fortunately the bed will be the very last thing I put back on. So I got a while to get it worked out...

Yeah maybe it happened for a reason.. Always thought about converting to a short bed or step side.. However it being a single cab long bed is what makes it what she was. I dont know, on the fence about the whole deal.

Next is to get rad core support off and all and start pulling out the TBI & 700R4, then time to pull wiring.

I really wanted to pick up a 91 style headlight front clip for $300 but that money may now need to go into the bed.

Still pumped for LS though!!

NastyBuzzard · 08-04-2014, 11:09 PM

Made a little progress this evening while wife and kid were asleep.

Got everything disconnected from rad core support (I think). All that is left is to drain rad/fluids. I am holding out on doing that for a bit so I can move truck around to wash off rear frame and what not.

Electric fans out:

Rad core support bolts need to be replaced.. Maybe all new body bushings all around:

Beginning to take some of the wiring off:

Thats it for this update!! Hopefully more to come soon.

Flatpat · 08-05-2014, 05:58 AM

Dang, sorry to see that about your bed. I just had a tree fall on my '90 454 SS while I was doing a cam swap so I feel you pain. Keep at it, it'll be that much more sweet when you're done.

NastyBuzzard · 08-05-2014, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatpat

Dang, sorry to see that about your bed. I just had a tree fall on my '90 454 SS while I was doing a cam swap so I feel you pain. Keep at it, it'll be that much more sweet when you're done.

Ouch!! That sucks!! I love those trucks man. How bad did it hurt it?

y5mgisi · 08-05-2014, 08:41 PM

Sucks about the bed! Nothing that cant be fixed tho.

NastyBuzzard · 08-05-2014, 10:29 PM

y5 its my pride that is hurt... Plus it had all original sheetmetal... I feel so bad that I hurt it.

Updates: Got a little farther tonight. It is about time to pull out the drivetrain. Need a buyer for this low mile 92 tbi engine that was rebuilt .030 over w/ flat top pistons and vortec roller cam setup. The 700r4 too was rebuilt less than 5k miles ago with corvette servo and trans go shift kit.

Anyways:

So ready for the new setup!

Got to get the old out first and clean everything up!

Any recommendations for replacing all the body mounts? Polyeurethane or oem rubber? I need a kit that supplies new hardware.

Flatpat · 08-06-2014, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NastyBuzzard

Ouch!! That sucks!! I love those trucks man. How bad did it hurt it?

Got the driver's fender, hood, windshield, roof (right at the windshield but windshield frame is still straight), driver's door, and driver's bed side. Looks like I'm going to be dusting off my body work skills, haha. Stuff happens, glad to see you're still plugging along.

NastyBuzzard · 08-06-2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Flatpat

Got the driver's fender, hood, windshield, roof (right at the windshield but windshield frame is still straight), driver's door, and driver's bed side. Looks like I'm going to be dusting off my body work skills, haha. Stuff happens, glad to see you're still plugging along.

I feel like you can get her back right!!

Yeah I'm still going at it, found some motivation. Wearing me down though, only time I am able to get out there is after the wife and kid go to bed. Still worth it!

NastyBuzzard · 08-06-2014, 10:36 PM

Got a little done tonight. Unhooked all wiring from engine/trans/tcase. Got exhaust all disconnected. Front driveshaft is unhooked as well. Really hoping to get it snatched out tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

NastyBuzzard · 08-07-2014, 10:54 PM

Its out!

NastyBuzzard · 08-09-2014, 10:43 PM

Picked up something I have always wanted today!!

Test fit:

Best part is I got all of those parts for only $80!!!

Been cleaning frame today and removing all the wiring, more updates to come tomorrow.

Still scratching my head on how to fit all of this into the old truck.

Also need to figure out exactly how I am going to do my fuel setup. Using 87 16 gal tank, unless I can find 20 gal. I need to get a higher flowing pump on order but first I need to figure out what sending unit/pump assy I am going to use that will work with the 01 gauge cluster. Plus how to mount pressure sensor and all the rest.

Flatpat · 08-11-2014, 08:15 AM

If you are using all the wiring and the gauges for the '01 why not use the fuel module from the '01 as well, already has the right pump and fuel level sender. I believe you can modify your current tank or a 20 gal to accept it with:

http://www.vetteworksonline.net/cata...hv3jun2ivcuc20

Mrwhitels1 did it on his blazer (now on his K10)

07-25-2014, 02:08 PM	#152
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Small update. Trans guy said my 4l60E was almost fubar. Said input shaft was so loose during teardown that it could have broke some **** if he didnt replace some parts. Said band had slipped at one point and worn a grove in something. Also that my planetary gears were messed up. Hes got new parts on order and my bill just jumped $200. Damn. Also its delayed another week. Seems odd since I drove it around plenty and never experienced any slipping or anything odd. I just wanted it rebuilt as a precaution. Makes me real worried about how the engine was ran. Oh well we will just have to see.

07-27-2014, 09:42 PM	#153
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Have you looked into a 4l80 trans? They are a lot tougher. __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

08-01-2014, 08:02 PM	#155
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build New addition... Traded my 99 z28 6speed vert straight up for this. How I got it: How it is as of this week. Saw someone on facebook do this: Now I am wanting to give it a shot. Thoughts? I am picking up trans tomorrow and I am starting to take the 87 apart!!

08-02-2014, 11:19 PM	#156
JustN Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ok/tx Posts: 60	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build i think a 07+ bumper might look better means those truck lil more squared up like 80s

08-02-2014, 11:32 PM	#157
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Unfortunately I don't have a spare 07+ bumper laying around. I did pick up trans today. He showed me the old parts and he wasn't kidding. They were screwed up... Cost $800 comes with 1 year warranty and built to withstand over 400 ft/lb. What he says anyways... To bad the little 4.8 will never see that much torque, however If I do ever get my hands on a spare 5.3, there is another story. Started taking some parts off the truck. Bed bolts are being a total pain in the rear.

08-03-2014, 03:08 PM	#158
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Keep wrenching, little bit at a time it'll get there! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

08-03-2014, 08:06 PM	#159
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Started taking bed off: Apparently long bed is a lot heavier than short bed. Us 2 guys couldn't get it all the way off. Had to enlist the cherry picker. Then this happened. Cherry picker dug into the dirt and it slipped off.... Totally sad now. End result. Also got exhaust out from under the 01 donor. True duals with walker 17604s??? Didn't have any H pipe or xpipe. Reuse some or no? Motivation in the CRAPPER now b/c I am an idiot and hurt my bed that had 0 rust or bondo.

08-03-2014, 10:07 PM	#160
old yelr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 164	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Aw man, that sucks!!

08-03-2014, 11:30 PM	#162
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build that sucks about the bed man! Just keep working at it, everything happens for a reason. __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

08-04-2014, 01:23 AM	#163
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Sorry to hear about your bed. You can purchase a new bed side though and put it back together, but I know how that feels. Keep at it, it will be worth it in the end when you get it all together. __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

08-04-2014, 07:34 AM	#164
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Yeah, fortunately the bed will be the very last thing I put back on. So I got a while to get it worked out... Yeah maybe it happened for a reason.. Always thought about converting to a short bed or step side.. However it being a single cab long bed is what makes it what she was. I dont know, on the fence about the whole deal. Next is to get rad core support off and all and start pulling out the TBI & 700R4, then time to pull wiring. I really wanted to pick up a 91 style headlight front clip for $300 but that money may now need to go into the bed. Still pumped for LS though!!

08-04-2014, 11:09 PM	#165
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Made a little progress this evening while wife and kid were asleep. Got everything disconnected from rad core support (I think). All that is left is to drain rad/fluids. I am holding out on doing that for a bit so I can move truck around to wash off rear frame and what not. Electric fans out: Rad core support bolts need to be replaced.. Maybe all new body bushings all around: Beginning to take some of the wiring off: Thats it for this update!! Hopefully more to come soon.

08-05-2014, 05:58 AM	#166
Flatpat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 114	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Dang, sorry to see that about your bed. I just had a tree fall on my '90 454 SS while I was doing a cam swap so I feel you pain. Keep at it, it'll be that much more sweet when you're done.

08-05-2014, 08:41 PM	#168
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Sucks about the bed! Nothing that cant be fixed tho. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-05-2014, 10:29 PM	#169
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build y5 its my pride that is hurt... Plus it had all original sheetmetal... I feel so bad that I hurt it. Updates: Got a little farther tonight. It is about time to pull out the drivetrain. Need a buyer for this low mile 92 tbi engine that was rebuilt .030 over w/ flat top pistons and vortec roller cam setup. The 700r4 too was rebuilt less than 5k miles ago with corvette servo and trans go shift kit. Anyways: So ready for the new setup! Got to get the old out first and clean everything up! Any recommendations for replacing all the body mounts? Polyeurethane or oem rubber? I need a kit that supplies new hardware.



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08-06-2014, 10:36 PM	#172
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Got a little done tonight. Unhooked all wiring from engine/trans/tcase. Got exhaust all disconnected. Front driveshaft is unhooked as well. Really hoping to get it snatched out tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

08-07-2014, 10:54 PM	#173
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Its out!

08-09-2014, 10:43 PM	#174
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build Picked up something I have always wanted today!! Test fit: Best part is I got all of those parts for only $80!!! Been cleaning frame today and removing all the wiring, more updates to come tomorrow. Still scratching my head on how to fit all of this into the old truck. Also need to figure out exactly how I am going to do my fuel setup. Using 87 16 gal tank, unless I can find 20 gal. I need to get a higher flowing pump on order but first I need to figure out what sending unit/pump assy I am going to use that will work with the 01 gauge cluster. Plus how to mount pressure sensor and all the rest.

08-11-2014, 08:15 AM	#175
Flatpat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 114	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build If you are using all the wiring and the gauges for the '01 why not use the fuel module from the '01 as well, already has the right pump and fuel level sender. I believe you can modify your current tank or a 20 gal to accept it with: http://www.vetteworksonline.net/cata...hv3jun2ivcuc20 Mrwhitels1 did it on his blazer (now on his K10)

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