1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

P-DAWG'85 · 12-10-2014, 05:04 PM

I searched the far reaches of Oklahoma to find a good project truck, and came across this beauty!

She's a 1987 silverado with the original tbi 350 in it. It currently leaks a lot of oil and has a bad exhaust leak. TV cable needs to be adjusted and there is a loud noise in the front suspension.
It drove home from Norman without a hitch, but by the time I got home, the fan clutch was "TOAST"! I'll dig in and find out what all i'm dealing with tonight as well as snap some pics.
The plan (subject to change) is to get this old tbi 350 daily drive worthy, drop it 5/7, and paint.
On a BUDGET of course!

EightiesOnly · 12-10-2014, 05:24 PM

Killer start dude

What are your plans for the build in more detail?

SUBSCRIBED

yahoos · 12-10-2014, 05:34 PM

Im from Tecumseh. Small world lol

P-DAWG'85 · 12-10-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EightiesOnly

Killer start dude

What are your plans for the build?

SUBSCRIBED

Thanks EightiesOnly! Right now, swap the clutch fan, fix the leaks, and find out what the clanking noise is. Basically just get it drive-able. I'll worry about aesthetics later lol

P-DAWG'85 · 12-10-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yahoos

Im from Tecumseh. Small world lol

Yeah it's a very small world indeed yahoos

73Super8 · 12-10-2014, 07:53 PM

Sweet.

mcbassin · 12-10-2014, 08:02 PM

Nice start. Looking forward to following along.

P-DAWG'85 · 12-10-2014, 08:04 PM

Thanks 73Super8 and McBassing

P-DAWG'85 · 12-10-2014, 08:05 PM

McBassin*

P-DAWG'85 · 12-11-2014, 05:12 PM

So last night I found all the reallybad spots on the body and discovered what was making the awful noise!

It's difficult to tell in the picture but the shock mount broke and the dude kept driving it to the point that it's wallered out a half inch on each side.
Should be a fun fix! (sarcasm)

The interior is okay

Odd place for a rust hole

on passenger bed side

and both cab corners but luckily the rockers are both fine!

I didn't get much of anything done last night, but should get some work done soon and have a good update!

Keith Seymore · 12-12-2014, 09:11 AM

Looks like a good start.

I suspect that odd rust hole is the result of a drilled hole in the box; some models and model years had a clip in that area to help retain the adhesive molding. I'd be willing to bet that's how that spot got started.

Last thing: not to be a "pedant", or anything but techncially your truck is an "R10". If it was an '86 model then C10 would be correct but the full size truck had already transitioned to the R/V designation for '87 to avoid confusion with the new GMT400 models (new in 1988).

If I'm ordering parts and I don't figure the counter guy is that familiar with our trucks then I'll lie and tell him mine is an '86 C10. Probably nobody other than you, me and a couple guys on this board would know otherwise.

K

P-DAWG'85 · 12-12-2014, 09:30 AM

Yeah Keith that's probably what caused the rust.
I noticed it is an r10 on the title. Kinda like an asterisk to me lol since I want a "c10" but I guess I'll get used to it!

mcbassin · 12-12-2014, 10:31 AM

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So last night I found all the reallybad spots on the body and discovered what was making the awful noise!

That is "CRAZY" What is your plan to repair the frame on your R-10?

P-DAWG'85 · 12-12-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

That is "CRAZY" What is your plan to repair the frame on your R-10?

I think I'll end up cutting and drilling a patch for the hole, then welding a plate on the inside of the frame for extra strength. Boardmember Whiskey_marc suggested this fix.

EightiesOnly · 12-13-2014, 03:00 PM

P-DAWG got his valve cover gaskets changed to brand new ones last night. Progress is progress...

natedogg · 12-13-2014, 09:50 PM

Looks like a solid project. That valve cover is not from a 87. It should have center bolts instead of perimeter bolts. How long did it take you remove those those ugly wheels? Lol. When I bought my 85 it had some hideous wheels on it and I couldn't wait to get it home and put Rallys on it.

P-DAWG'85 · 12-13-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by natedogg

Looks like a solid project. That valve cover is not from a 87. It should have center bolts instead of perimeter bolts. How long did it take you remove those those ugly wheels? Lol. When I bought my 85 it had some hideous wheels on it and I couldn't wait to get it home and put Rallys on it.

yeah I agree!! I've been searching for set. We're thinking maybe the engine has been rebuilt.

Harley guy · 12-23-2014, 11:56 AM

Any updates?

12-10-2014, 05:04 PM	#1
P-DAWG'85 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bethel acres, Oklahoma Posts: 21	1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" I searched the far reaches of Oklahoma to find a good project truck, and came across this beauty! She's a 1987 silverado with the original tbi 350 in it. It currently leaks a lot of oil and has a bad exhaust leak. TV cable needs to be adjusted and there is a loud noise in the front suspension. It drove home from Norman without a hitch, but by the time I got home, the fan clutch was "TOAST"! I'll dig in and find out what all i'm dealing with tonight as well as snap some pics. The plan (subject to change) is to get this old tbi 350 daily drive worthy, drop it 5/7, and paint. On a BUDGET of course! Last edited by P-DAWG'85; 12-10-2014 at 05:21 PM.

12-10-2014, 05:24 PM	#2
EightiesOnly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bethel Acres, OK Posts: 119	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" Killer start dude What are your plans for the build in more detail? SUBSCRIBED __________________ LC. My Truck Build (1986 LS powered c10) Last edited by EightiesOnly; 12-10-2014 at 05:31 PM.

12-10-2014, 05:34 PM	#3
yahoos Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: shreveport LA Posts: 154	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" Im from Tecumseh. Small world lol __________________ yeah buddy

12-10-2014, 07:53 PM	#6
73Super8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Charleston,WV Posts: 138	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" Sweet. __________________ 1973 K10 Super 8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645525 Sold 1988 S10 http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f135/p...-papaw-470214/ 2010 Nissan Frontier 4wd DD 2008 Ford Escape Limited Awd Momma's Ride 1978 C20 Farm truck Sold

12-10-2014, 08:02 PM	#7
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" Nice start. Looking forward to following along. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-10-2014, 08:04 PM	#8
P-DAWG'85 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bethel acres, Oklahoma Posts: 21	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" Thanks 73Super8 and McBassing

12-10-2014, 08:05 PM	#9
P-DAWG'85 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bethel acres, Oklahoma Posts: 21	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" McBassin*

12-11-2014, 05:12 PM	#10
P-DAWG'85 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bethel acres, Oklahoma Posts: 21	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" So last night I found all the reallybad spots on the body and discovered what was making the awful noise! It's difficult to tell in the picture but the shock mount broke and the dude kept driving it to the point that it's wallered out a half inch on each side. Should be a fun fix! (sarcasm) The interior is okay Odd place for a rust hole on passenger bed side and both cab corners but luckily the rockers are both fine! I didn't get much of anything done last night, but should get some work done soon and have a good update!

12-12-2014, 09:11 AM	#11
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,193	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" Looks like a good start. I suspect that odd rust hole is the result of a drilled hole in the box; some models and model years had a clip in that area to help retain the adhesive molding. I'd be willing to bet that's how that spot got started. Last thing: not to be a "pedant", or anything but techncially your truck is an "R10". If it was an '86 model then C10 would be correct but the full size truck had already transitioned to the R/V designation for '87 to avoid confusion with the new GMT400 models (new in 1988). If I'm ordering parts and I don't figure the counter guy is that familiar with our trucks then I'll lie and tell him mine is an '86 C10. Probably nobody other than you, me and a couple guys on this board would know otherwise. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-12-2014, 09:30 AM	#12
P-DAWG'85 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bethel acres, Oklahoma Posts: 21	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" Yeah Keith that's probably what caused the rust. I noticed it is an r10 on the title. Kinda like an asterisk to me lol since I want a "c10" but I guess I'll get used to it!

12-13-2014, 03:00 PM	#15
EightiesOnly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bethel Acres, OK Posts: 119	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" P-DAWG got his valve cover gaskets changed to brand new ones last night. Progress is progress... __________________ LC. My Truck Build (1986 LS powered c10)

12-13-2014, 09:50 PM	#16
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" Looks like a solid project. That valve cover is not from a 87. It should have center bolts instead of perimeter bolts. How long did it take you remove those those ugly wheels? Lol. When I bought my 85 it had some hideous wheels on it and I couldn't wait to get it home and put Rallys on it.

12-23-2014, 11:56 AM	#18
Harley guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Norman oklahoma Posts: 10	Re: 1987 C10 SWB Project "Name to be decided" Any updates?



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