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87 Shortwide · 05-14-2005, 03:15 AM

Well, tonight a buddy and I were bored so we decided to fire up the burner and start cooking on the 87 again. I had it almost to a running state, but then decided that I wasn't happy with the work I had done (did another project in between now and then, and have become much more anal) so it is getting tore back down and started over. This time the A/C, heat, radio, and factory wiring is gone and I am down to a bare bones dash and no wiring under the hood. Next will be the smoothing of the firewall, installation of a Painless harness to run my neccesities, and maybe a few chassis upgrades (possible rollcage upgrade and maybe a manual rack and pinion setup)

Basically I decided that since I just purchased an LS1 formula, I didn't need to try to build two cars to cruise. So the truck will be a little more on the primative side of things which will really give it a cleaner and more simple style and appearance

I will take pics today yet (since it is 2:13 am) and post them up for ya guys

bigblock73 · 05-14-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 87 Shortwide

...So the truck will be a little more on the primative side of things which will really give it a cleaner and more simple style and appearance

That is prettymuch what I am doing to Yeller...trying to keep it REAL simple and CLEAN. Any "options" I do put in there will be well hidden or done in such a way so it doesn't take your eyes off the clean lines and purpose of the project.

My MSD box is mounted on the inside of the fireall uner the dash, my PW/PL switches are moved from the door and into the factory center console, shifter is on the floor so I am using an auto floor shift tilt column, no A/C heater (its my summer cruiser anyhow), shaved firewall, etc...

Good luck on your project, anxiously awaiting pics!

screwballl · 05-14-2005, 06:46 PM

couldnt imagine no AC where i am..

post pics when you get a chance guys

87 Shortwide · 05-15-2005, 08:43 PM

Here we go, I also threw in a few pictures of the wheel and tire combo that will be on the truck.

1974gmc · 05-15-2005, 11:37 PM

can you post more pics of your cage

Jonboy · 05-16-2005, 12:31 AM

Are you geting rid of the whole dash, or just adding aftermarked gauges and all? Looks like you have it to a bare minimum, for sure.

87 Shortwide · 05-16-2005, 02:12 AM

Jonboy, the dash will look as it used to with autometer guages in it. My truck was origionally a fuel injected truck and there were wires EVERYWHERE... I am just simplifying it all with a painless harness this time around.

1974 GMC, at your request:

05-14-2005, 03:15 AM	#1
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	Finally got started back up on my 87! (UPDATE WITH PICS) Well, tonight a buddy and I were bored so we decided to fire up the burner and start cooking on the 87 again. I had it almost to a running state, but then decided that I wasn't happy with the work I had done (did another project in between now and then, and have become much more anal) so it is getting tore back down and started over. This time the A/C, heat, radio, and factory wiring is gone and I am down to a bare bones dash and no wiring under the hood. Next will be the smoothing of the firewall, installation of a Painless harness to run my neccesities, and maybe a few chassis upgrades (possible rollcage upgrade and maybe a manual rack and pinion setup) Basically I decided that since I just purchased an LS1 formula, I didn't need to try to build two cars to cruise. So the truck will be a little more on the primative side of things which will really give it a cleaner and more simple style and appearance I will take pics today yet (since it is 2:13 am) and post them up for ya guys __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost Last edited by 87 Shortwide; 05-15-2005 at 08:33 PM.

05-14-2005, 06:46 PM	#3
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	couldnt imagine no AC where i am.. post pics when you get a chance guys __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

05-15-2005, 08:43 PM	#4
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	Here we go, I also threw in a few pictures of the wheel and tire combo that will be on the truck. __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

05-15-2005, 11:37 PM	#5
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	can you post more pics of your cage __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

05-16-2005, 12:31 AM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Are you geting rid of the whole dash, or just adding aftermarked gauges and all? Looks like you have it to a bare minimum, for sure. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-16-2005, 02:12 AM	#7
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	Jonboy, the dash will look as it used to with autometer guages in it. My truck was origionally a fuel injected truck and there were wires EVERYWHERE... I am just simplifying it all with a painless harness this time around. 1974 GMC, at your request: __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost



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