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Gotenntitans · 05-10-2014, 07:24 PM

some of you may be familiar with my dad's 1987 GMC. I've posted pics before. My dad also owns the white 1990 GMC and he's going to give my son whichever one he wants when he turns 16. Which would you choose?

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natedogg · 05-10-2014, 07:36 PM

The 87 without a doubt.

Gotenntitans · 05-10-2014, 07:43 PM

I like the 87 better too, but I have driven them both many times and that 90 is extra nice and clean. Dad keeps it in his garage and it's almost like a new truck inside and out. We call them "Blue Boy" and "Milk Cow." GTT

TwoFiftyShifter · 05-10-2014, 07:48 PM

Drivetrains?

Gotenntitans · 05-10-2014, 07:50 PM

Don't get me to lying. I actually do not know. They both have stock transmissions & rear ends. The 90 has it's stock 350 and the 87 has a new 350 replacing the original 305. GTT

murguia · 05-10-2014, 07:58 PM

I have both, and my daily is a 94 and without a doubt much more comfortable to drive. For a 16 YO I'd say the 90 and it's super clean!

bigd65 · 05-10-2014, 08:01 PM

1 9 8 7 unless he is considering giving YOU the other... Then give him the 90 and you keep the 87

Gotenntitans · 05-10-2014, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigd65

1 9 8 7 unless he is considering giving YOU the other... Then give him the 90 and you keep the 87

I am an only child. I'm 44 now and my dad is 73. They'll probably both go to me someday. Dad wants to keep the 87, but he has babied the 90 so much that he kinda hates to see it get driven by a kid with a heavy foot. He'll give my son whichever one he wants though, he's a Papaw's boy and Dad will be happy for him to drive it around. GTT

Malo83 · 05-10-2014, 08:18 PM

You know my answer GTT

cr92 · 05-10-2014, 08:30 PM

why not both? hahaha
my two..
1989 short wheel base step side
1987 short wheel base regular box

kelsfine69 · 05-10-2014, 08:32 PM

WOW..Both are nice...Tough call, An honour to have either one...

Gotenntitans · 05-10-2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

You know my answer GTT

Yes I do. Man, I like your choice of wheels & tires Malo. GTT

Malo83 · 05-10-2014, 08:44 PM

Glad i went with the Rallys, just a Classic look

Gotenntitans · 05-10-2014, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malo83

Glad i went with the Rallys, just a Classic look

That's my thoughts exactly. Love the look on the 87. I found this picture (somewhere???) of a 90s model with 80s rallys. Looks pretty cool. I think I may get the 87 rally wheels repainted silver and put them over on the 90. I have never liked those factory 90 wheels. They look like Hot Wheels wheels. Thinkin bout giving it this look.........

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**allchevy58** · 05-10-2014, 09:49 PM

I vote for the 87'

**Corts60** · 05-10-2014, 10:03 PM

'87 all. day. long.

bigd65 · 05-10-2014, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gotenntitans

he's a Papaw's boy and Dad will be happy for him to drive it around. GTT

I understand that

Malo83 · 05-11-2014, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gotenntitans

That's my thoughts exactly. Love the look on the 87. I found this picture (somewhere???) of a 90s model with 80s rallys. Looks pretty cool. I think I may get the 87 rally wheels repainted silver and put them over on the 90. I have never liked those factory 90 wheels. They look like Hot Wheels wheels. Thinkin bout giving it this look.........

GTT

That's clean!

**MikeB** · 05-11-2014, 08:38 PM

The 87 would have more of a "cool" factor. You still see a lot of the 88s and later trucks on the road, not so many 87s and earlier, at least not nice ones.

05-10-2014, 07:24 PM	#1
Gotenntitans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Camden, Arkansas Posts: 984	Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 some of you may be familiar with my dad's 1987 GMC. I've posted pics before. My dad also owns the white 1990 GMC and he's going to give my son whichever one he wants when he turns 16. Which would you choose? GTT __________________ GoTennTitans 1987 GMC Sierra 1990 GMC Sierra (stolen) 2003 Chevy Silverado

05-10-2014, 07:36 PM	#2
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 The 87 without a doubt.

05-10-2014, 07:43 PM	#3
Gotenntitans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Camden, Arkansas Posts: 984	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 I like the 87 better too, but I have driven them both many times and that 90 is extra nice and clean. Dad keeps it in his garage and it's almost like a new truck inside and out. We call them "Blue Boy" and "Milk Cow." GTT __________________ GoTennTitans 1987 GMC Sierra 1990 GMC Sierra (stolen) 2003 Chevy Silverado

05-10-2014, 07:48 PM	#4
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 Drivetrains? __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

05-10-2014, 07:50 PM	#5
Gotenntitans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Camden, Arkansas Posts: 984	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 Don't get me to lying. I actually do not know. They both have stock transmissions & rear ends. The 90 has it's stock 350 and the 87 has a new 350 replacing the original 305. GTT __________________ GoTennTitans 1987 GMC Sierra 1990 GMC Sierra (stolen) 2003 Chevy Silverado

05-10-2014, 07:58 PM	#6
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 369	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 I have both, and my daily is a 94 and without a doubt much more comfortable to drive. For a 16 YO I'd say the 90 and it's super clean!

05-10-2014, 08:01 PM	#7
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 1 9 8 7 unless he is considering giving YOU the other... Then give him the 90 and you keep the 87 __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

05-10-2014, 08:18 PM	#9
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 You know my answer GTT

05-10-2014, 08:30 PM	#10
cr92 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NL Posts: 54	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 why not both? hahaha my two.. 1989 short wheel base step side 1987 short wheel base regular box Attached Images

05-10-2014, 08:32 PM	#11
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 WOW..Both are nice...Tough call, An honour to have either one... __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

05-10-2014, 08:44 PM	#13
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 Glad i went with the Rallys, just a Classic look

05-10-2014, 09:49 PM	#15
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 I vote for the 87' __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

05-10-2014, 10:03 PM	#16
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 '87 all. day. long. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

05-11-2014, 08:38 PM	#19
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Son gets to choose 1987 or 1990 The 87 would have more of a "cool" factor. You still see a lot of the 88s and later trucks on the road, not so many 87s and earlier, at least not nice ones. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

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