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Tutball · 04-11-2012, 07:40 AM

Hi my name is Rob. I am currently thinking about purchasing a GMC sierra 87.I am 28 years and from Hinesville, GA. I am in the Navy and stationed in Norfolk, VA. I want a fixer upper and I think I found the perfect truck to fix up. This is my first truck purchase and really could use some tips on what to look for when I go inspect the car. The lady wants 1500 for it. Problems that you cant see in the picture are as follow the speedometer doesnt work and the gas gauge doesnt work and also she said I will have to bleed the brakes. No ac or heat. She did state the motor is a beast. Also the rust on the floorboard will that be a big problem to self treat. Any helps and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced.

ctandc · 04-11-2012, 08:10 AM

Looks a bit pricey for what it is, but that's just my opinion.

Go to www.searchtempest.com

Plug in what you're looking for and go at it.

Tutball · 04-11-2012, 08:46 AM

Appreciate your help.

**Clyde65** · 04-11-2012, 04:52 PM

Id agree, looks like a $500 parts truck to me.

ctandc · 04-11-2012, 04:57 PM

Here ya go:

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/2880922642.html

1ATony · 04-20-2012, 12:00 PM

The speedo issue could be a bad cable, and the fuel gauge more than likely would be a bad sending unit.

If the floors are rotted (if you can't do the work yourself) you would need to replace them. body work can add up quick if you have to have someone do it for you. Just things to keep in mind.

04-11-2012, 07:40 AM	#1
Tutball Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 1	Newbie thats in a bind Hi my name is Rob. I am currently thinking about purchasing a GMC sierra 87.I am 28 years and from Hinesville, GA. I am in the Navy and stationed in Norfolk, VA. I want a fixer upper and I think I found the perfect truck to fix up. This is my first truck purchase and really could use some tips on what to look for when I go inspect the car. The lady wants 1500 for it. Problems that you cant see in the picture are as follow the speedometer doesnt work and the gas gauge doesnt work and also she said I will have to bleed the brakes. No ac or heat. She did state the motor is a beast. Also the rust on the floorboard will that be a big problem to self treat. Any helps and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced. Attached Images

04-11-2012, 08:10 AM	#2
ctandc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: VA Posts: 284	Re: Newbie thats in a bind Looks a bit pricey for what it is, but that's just my opinion. Go to www.searchtempest.com Plug in what you're looking for and go at it. __________________ ____________________________

04-11-2012, 08:46 AM	#3
Tutball Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 1	Re: Newbie thats in a bind Appreciate your help.

04-11-2012, 04:52 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Newbie thats in a bind Id agree, looks like a $500 parts truck to me. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-11-2012, 04:57 PM	#5
ctandc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: VA Posts: 284	Re: Newbie thats in a bind Here ya go: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/2880922642.html __________________ ____________________________

04-20-2012, 12:00 PM	#6
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Newbie thats in a bind The speedo issue could be a bad cable, and the fuel gauge more than likely would be a bad sending unit. If the floors are rotted (if you can't do the work yourself) you would need to replace them. body work can add up quick if you have to have someone do it for you. Just things to keep in mind.



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