Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1987_3/4ton_chevy · 06-19-2007, 09:00 PM

I am getting a 1987 3/4 ton Chevy that needs a ton of work done to it. My plans are restoring it all for the most part. I guess i need help on what I should work on first? I have been told the engine and the drive train.... is that what you guys would look and fix first?

dw_moto · 06-19-2007, 09:28 PM

Brakes, steering, and suspension.

1987_3/4ton_chevy · 06-19-2007, 10:01 PM

Brakes, Steering, and suspension is what you would do first?

Srubydo1986 · 06-19-2007, 11:00 PM

lurch115 · 06-19-2007, 11:48 PM

if it runs and drives desent...i'd go with these guys...brakes steering and suspension......but i would also do the major body work too before getting into the engine and transmission.....my brother is going though a truck right now and we are saving the engine and tranny for last....but they are both in pretty good shape too...

1987_3/4ton_chevy · 06-20-2007, 09:57 AM

ok thanks for the advice, it really helps out

ProStreet83C10 · 06-20-2007, 01:32 PM

yup id do the same chris, like i said, once we take a good look at it i will be bale to decide which way to go.

1987_3/4ton_chevy · 06-20-2007, 06:05 PM

ya that would be nice but you know whats up with the truck now. It makes me upset caz we had it all planned out and everything.

Restrorob · 06-20-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1987_3/4ton_chevy

It makes me upset caz we had it all planned out and everything.

Don't feel bad, My plans have changed so many times I lost count.
You will find or see better ways of doing something or more things to add and I'll bet nearly everyone on here has changed their plans also.

Good Luck with your project and post some pics. when you can.

1987_3/4ton_chevy · 06-20-2007, 07:59 PM

I would but the person that i was getting the truck from now says i can't but once i find anothre CHEVY i'll let you all know.

06-19-2007, 09:00 PM	#1
1987_3/4ton_chevy Cowboy Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 203	Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy I am getting a 1987 3/4 ton Chevy that needs a ton of work done to it. My plans are restoring it all for the most part. I guess i need help on what I should work on first? I have been told the engine and the drive train.... is that what you guys would look and fix first? __________________ 1971 chevy k10 Under the Knife Chris Cary

06-19-2007, 09:28 PM	#2
dw_moto Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Idaho Posts: 7	Re: Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy Brakes, steering, and suspension.

06-19-2007, 10:01 PM	#3
1987_3/4ton_chevy Cowboy Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 203	Re: Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy Brakes, Steering, and suspension is what you would do first? __________________ 1971 chevy k10 Under the Knife Chris Cary

06-19-2007, 11:00 PM	#4
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

06-19-2007, 11:48 PM	#5
lurch115 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: iowa Posts: 722	Re: Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy if it runs and drives desent...i'd go with these guys...brakes steering and suspension......but i would also do the major body work too before getting into the engine and transmission.....my brother is going though a truck right now and we are saving the engine and tranny for last....but they are both in pretty good shape too... __________________ "Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you carry the wall with you." '84 chevy half ton short box 2wd, 67,000 actual miles '03 chevy 1500 HD crew cab 4x4 standard box, 6.0L

06-20-2007, 09:57 AM	#6
1987_3/4ton_chevy Cowboy Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 203	Re: Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy ok thanks for the advice, it really helps out __________________ 1971 chevy k10 Under the Knife Chris Cary

06-20-2007, 01:32 PM	#7
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy yup id do the same chris, like i said, once we take a good look at it i will be bale to decide which way to go. __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

06-20-2007, 06:05 PM	#8
1987_3/4ton_chevy Cowboy Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 203	Re: Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy ya that would be nice but you know whats up with the truck now. It makes me upset caz we had it all planned out and everything. __________________ 1971 chevy k10 Under the Knife Chris Cary

06-20-2007, 07:59 PM	#10
1987_3/4ton_chevy Cowboy Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 203	Re: Help with 1987 3/4 ton chevy I would but the person that i was getting the truck from now says i can't but once i find anothre CHEVY i'll let you all know. __________________ 1971 chevy k10 Under the Knife Chris Cary



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.