"Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-20-2009, 01:26 AM

Hey guys, the reason why my "Bluedress rebuild" is pieces around our garage and not back together is because it was my father's turn to have a nice truck. My father has helped me through the years getting my truck and Chevelle going, as it's are bonding time. Dad has his eye on this 87' Silverado since the day a friend of his bought it new. His friend passed away and the truck got used on his brother's farm and never seen the car wash. Time took it's toll on the truck until my father was able to finally purchase the truck. Anyway, we started this truck in late March/early April, and it has been just about finished for awhile. The truck is a 1987 K30 Silverado. Motor is TBI 454, 465 manual trans, and 205 t.c. We decided to redo the truck back to how it used to be besides adding a tach dash and carpet. Anyway, without further delay, "Crimson"

As found:

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-20-2009, 01:28 AM

More as found:

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-20-2009, 01:32 AM

Restored:

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-20-2009, 01:37 AM

We used bondo to fill all the rust in the rocker panels and cab corners

.......joking We had to replace floor pans, rocker panels, cab corners, and complete bed. We found a barely used NOS dash pad and NOS manual door panels on craigslist in Iowa and picked them up. I redyed the interior pieces to match closely, though in pics, it looks a lot more pinkish than it really is. Recovered the seat, and sprayed a new basecoat/clear paintjob. I still need to finish restoring the door panel trim and finish the exterior trim on the passenger door and fender, but I have to buff those pieces yet still. Thanks for looking guys. Trevor

84 400 · 10-20-2009, 01:45 AM

Looks great... That was an awesome start running gear wise Looks like a stout truck. Cool to see one not all jacked up for a change

**72 Super** · 10-21-2009, 10:01 PM

Thats a great looking truck Trevor!

Devil'S Ride · 10-27-2009, 10:55 AM

Reminds me of my old red 77 "Clifford" Nice job on the restore....looks really really sweet.

renegade6 · 10-27-2009, 09:08 PM

Nice truck. I really like those years.

82swampthing · 10-31-2009, 11:56 PM

looks great! I like the fact that you left the truck mostly stock.

Jtrux · 11-26-2009, 03:45 PM

I like it, i've always wanted a K30. I'm jealous.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-27-2009, 02:25 AM

Very nice truck! And great job restoring it! Those years of trucks 88-91 1tons are almost a breed of their own when you go to the parts store.

That's how it is with my brother's V30 crew cab 4x4.

mitch1965 · 11-29-2009, 01:24 AM

Beautiful job!! Love the stock look. Even the tailgate band is clean. Good job on returning the effort to pay back your dad.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-28-2009, 06:31 PM

Outstanding job!

crewcabin · 01-29-2010, 04:23 AM

really nice, I too love that old school look, great job

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-29-2010, 06:35 PM

Thank you guys for the kind words. Very close to completed. I haven't had a chance to finish color sanding the hood or the pass. fender yet. Trevor

10-20-2009, 01:26 AM	#1
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	"Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Hey guys, the reason why my "Bluedress rebuild" is pieces around our garage and not back together is because it was my father's turn to have a nice truck. My father has helped me through the years getting my truck and Chevelle going, as it's are bonding time. Dad has his eye on this 87' Silverado since the day a friend of his bought it new. His friend passed away and the truck got used on his brother's farm and never seen the car wash. Time took it's toll on the truck until my father was able to finally purchase the truck. Anyway, we started this truck in late March/early April, and it has been just about finished for awhile. The truck is a 1987 K30 Silverado. Motor is TBI 454, 465 manual trans, and 205 t.c. We decided to redo the truck back to how it used to be besides adding a tach dash and carpet. Anyway, without further delay, "Crimson" As found: __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

10-20-2009, 01:28 AM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build More as found: __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

10-20-2009, 01:32 AM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Restored: __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

10-20-2009, 01:37 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build We used bondo to fill all the rust in the rocker panels and cab corners .......joking We had to replace floor pans, rocker panels, cab corners, and complete bed. We found a barely used NOS dash pad and NOS manual door panels on craigslist in Iowa and picked them up. I redyed the interior pieces to match closely, though in pics, it looks a lot more pinkish than it really is. Recovered the seat, and sprayed a new basecoat/clear paintjob. I still need to finish restoring the door panel trim and finish the exterior trim on the passenger door and fender, but I have to buff those pieces yet still. Thanks for looking guys. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

10-20-2009, 01:45 AM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Looks great... That was an awesome start running gear wise Looks like a stout truck. Cool to see one not all jacked up for a change __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-21-2009, 10:01 PM	#6
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Thats a great looking truck Trevor! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-27-2009, 10:55 AM	#7
Devil'S Ride Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Grants PassOregon Posts: 335	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Reminds me of my old red 77 "Clifford" Nice job on the restore....looks really really sweet. __________________ The Devil 1983 ONE TON 454/400/208 11" of lift on 44's

10-27-2009, 09:08 PM	#8
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Nice truck. I really like those years. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

10-31-2009, 11:56 PM	#9
82swampthing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: taxachusetts Posts: 138	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build looks great! I like the fact that you left the truck mostly stock. __________________ R.I.P gm 1908-1986 1982 chevy k20,350,sm465,np205,10bolt and 14bolt s.f

11-26-2009, 03:45 PM	#10
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build I like it, i've always wanted a K30. I'm jealous. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-27-2009, 02:25 AM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Very nice truck! And great job restoring it! Those years of trucks 88-91 1tons are almost a breed of their own when you go to the parts store. That's how it is with my brother's V30 crew cab 4x4. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-29-2009, 01:24 AM	#12
mitch1965 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 376	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Beautiful job!! Love the stock look. Even the tailgate band is clean. Good job on returning the effort to pay back your dad. __________________ '99 K1500 Tahoe, 2dr, barn doors - 350/ 4L60E, 3.73 '01 K2500HD Silverado Ext Cab - 496/ Allison, 4.10

12-28-2009, 06:31 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Outstanding job! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-29-2010, 04:23 AM	#14
crewcabin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farr west ut Posts: 18	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build really nice, I too love that old school look, great job

01-29-2010, 06:35 PM	#15
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: "Crimson" Jim's 87' K30 build Thank you guys for the kind words. Very close to completed. I haven't had a chance to finish color sanding the hood or the pass. fender yet. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever



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