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Telecasterjoey · 11-30-2010, 12:42 AM

G'day all! This is my first post but I've been watching the site for some time now. Thought I'd say hello and post up some pics of my truck!
I can't believe how much info you guys have on here, Helped me a lot so far.
I Just picked up and 86 wrangler and I want to fix her up, at least get her presentable. Lemme know what you guys think!

mooseknuckles · 11-30-2010, 02:01 PM

nice looking truck...mine started out similar looking to that!

d-666 · 11-30-2010, 02:08 PM

nice starting point!and no rust=very good

babyJay · 11-30-2010, 02:24 PM

Welcome to the site! Why do you call it a Wrangler?

mooseknuckles · 11-30-2010, 06:26 PM

the wrangler was a option on canadian trucks, special two tone paint and some other stuff....

babyJay · 11-30-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

the wrangler was a option on canadian trucks, special two tone paint and some other stuff....

Oh, cool. Thanks!

87GMCChris · 11-30-2010, 07:28 PM

Ya, only canadians got em.... Nice to see another one. Are you planning to keep it a wrangler?

I too have a wrangler... 1987 GMC Wangler, two tone. 305/TH400. Midnight black on steel grey metalic. Hope you like mine, and maybe a little insperation.

Last pic is when i first got it, and the first is the most recent pic. All original, including paint. Just a whole lot of cleaning. Thats it.

87GMCChris · 11-30-2010, 07:29 PM

And welcome.. there are a few kickin around the site.

Telecasterjoey · 11-30-2010, 10:45 PM

Hey thanks for the welcome everyone. GmcChris I actually had saved a few pics of you truck to my desktop while looking on here a while ago lol. I'm really wanted to do it up as a sierra classic in black with the trim, but seeing how nice yours looks make me wanna just keep it a Wrangler!

I got the truck to my garage today and started tearing the interior out so i can fix the floor and rockers (still not exactly sure how lol) Here's some pics. If anyone knows a good thread on floor pan replacement and rocker replacement they'd be much appreciated. I've searched the site for them but i'm still a little unclear where to start!

Telecasterjoey · 12-01-2010, 02:17 PM

Also another question, I've got my breather cover off and looking at my vacuum hose diagram the vacuum motor is on the stock breather. So if I was to get an aftermarket air filter setup would I be able to ditch most of my emissions junk?? I really want to have a super simple clean looking motor with none of this vacuum hose junk on it. Thanks!
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babyJay · 12-01-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Telecasterjoey

Also another question, I've got my breather cover off and looking at my vacuum hose diagram the vacuum motor is on the stock breather. So if I was to get an aftermarket air filter setup would I be able to ditch most of my emissions junk?? I really want to have a super simple clean looking motor with none of this vacuum hose junk on it. Thanks!
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You really only need the vacuum advance for the distributor, big vac line to brake booster, and manifold vac to the trans modulator (if TH350 equipped). The rest of the "Junk", it is removeable...IF....Your locale does no smog testing / inspections.

spudz · 12-01-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 87GMCChris

Ya, only canadians got em.... Nice to see another one. Are you planning to keep it a wrangler?

I too have a wrangler... 1987 GMC Wangler, two tone. 305/TH400. Midnight black on steel grey metalic. Hope you like mine, and maybe a little insperation.

Last pic is when i first got it, and the first is the most recent pic. All original, including paint. Just a whole lot of cleaning. Thats it.

I like how the paint is broken up......may have to copy that one day!

babyJay · 12-01-2010, 05:36 PM

Something you don't see around where I live is cab roof lights on a 5 lug truck. I've only ever seen those on 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

87GMCChris · 12-01-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by spudz

I like how the paint is broken up......may have to copy that one day!

I love it aswell. I hope you do, lol. My favorite scheme on the squares. Funny cause i wasn't looking for one. Just kinda showed up at the shop i worked at, and it was for sale. Already had it sold before he put the sign in it.

Telecasterjoey · 12-01-2010, 06:56 PM

I already took the lights off Jason lol, they were bugging me I don't like em on half tons!
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Big Port Jimmy 6 · 12-01-2010, 11:25 PM

Anybody got a better shot of the fender emblems?

Telecasterjoey · 12-02-2010, 12:45 AM

I can get some better pics of the emblem tomorrow when I'm back at home. I ordered a new floor pan and inner and outer rockers from lmc truck. I'm not sure as to where I should start? Rockers first floor first oh I got cab corners too. If anyone can tell me the right order or things I should watch for, as I've never replaced these things! I have welding experience and acces to a welder so that's no problem I'm just wondering what the proper way to go about it is. Thanks a lot!
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Telecasterjoey · 12-02-2010, 02:06 PM

So I just got off the phone with LMC and their shipping prices are insane to canada!! Does anyone know a supplier in canada that sells similar parts??(floor pan rockers and cab corners) 375$ shipping on 100$ worth of parts is not worth it at all......

87GMCChris · 12-03-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

Anybody got a better shot of the fender emblems?

Here you go...

And a little one on the dash (no pic sorry).

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 12-03-2010, 10:33 PM

Hmm very sporty. Thanks for the pics. Jay

*nbpro* · 12-04-2010, 07:15 AM

Welcome to the site!

11-30-2010, 12:42 AM	#1
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	My wrangler G'day all! This is my first post but I've been watching the site for some time now. Thought I'd say hello and post up some pics of my truck! I can't believe how much info you guys have on here, Helped me a lot so far. I Just picked up and 86 wrangler and I want to fix her up, at least get her presentable. Lemme know what you guys think! Attached Images

11-30-2010, 02:01 PM	#2
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: My wrangler nice looking truck...mine started out similar looking to that!

11-30-2010, 02:08 PM	#3
d-666 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st francois quebec Posts: 162	Re: My wrangler nice starting point!and no rust=very good __________________ 1990 k5 blazer 1990 gmc jimmy 1949 1300 p/u-sold 1977 bbc skylark 96 roadmaster 06 9c1 impala

11-30-2010, 02:24 PM	#4
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: My wrangler Welcome to the site! Why do you call it a Wrangler? __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

11-30-2010, 06:26 PM	#5
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: My wrangler the wrangler was a option on canadian trucks, special two tone paint and some other stuff....

11-30-2010, 07:28 PM	#7
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: My wrangler Ya, only canadians got em.... Nice to see another one. Are you planning to keep it a wrangler? I too have a wrangler... 1987 GMC Wangler, two tone. 305/TH400. Midnight black on steel grey metalic. Hope you like mine, and maybe a little insperation. Last pic is when i first got it, and the first is the most recent pic. All original, including paint. Just a whole lot of cleaning. Thats it. Attached Images __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

11-30-2010, 07:29 PM	#8
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: My wrangler And welcome.. there are a few kickin around the site. __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

11-30-2010, 10:45 PM	#9
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: My wrangler Hey thanks for the welcome everyone. GmcChris I actually had saved a few pics of you truck to my desktop while looking on here a while ago lol. I'm really wanted to do it up as a sierra classic in black with the trim, but seeing how nice yours looks make me wanna just keep it a Wrangler! I got the truck to my garage today and started tearing the interior out so i can fix the floor and rockers (still not exactly sure how lol) Here's some pics. If anyone knows a good thread on floor pan replacement and rocker replacement they'd be much appreciated. I've searched the site for them but i'm still a little unclear where to start! Attached Images

12-01-2010, 02:17 PM	#10
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: My wrangler Also another question, I've got my breather cover off and looking at my vacuum hose diagram the vacuum motor is on the stock breather. So if I was to get an aftermarket air filter setup would I be able to ditch most of my emissions junk?? I really want to have a super simple clean looking motor with none of this vacuum hose junk on it. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

12-01-2010, 05:36 PM	#13
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: My wrangler Something you don't see around where I live is cab roof lights on a 5 lug truck. I've only ever seen those on 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

12-01-2010, 06:56 PM	#15
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: My wrangler I already took the lights off Jason lol, they were bugging me I don't like em on half tons! Posted via Mobile Device

12-01-2010, 11:25 PM	#16
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: My wrangler Anybody got a better shot of the fender emblems? __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

12-02-2010, 12:45 AM	#17
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: My wrangler I can get some better pics of the emblem tomorrow when I'm back at home. I ordered a new floor pan and inner and outer rockers from lmc truck. I'm not sure as to where I should start? Rockers first floor first oh I got cab corners too. If anyone can tell me the right order or things I should watch for, as I've never replaced these things! I have welding experience and acces to a welder so that's no problem I'm just wondering what the proper way to go about it is. Thanks a lot! Posted via Mobile Device

12-02-2010, 02:06 PM	#18
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: My wrangler So I just got off the phone with LMC and their shipping prices are insane to canada!! Does anyone know a supplier in canada that sells similar parts??(floor pan rockers and cab corners) 375$ shipping on 100$ worth of parts is not worth it at all......

12-03-2010, 10:33 PM	#20
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: My wrangler Hmm very sporty. Thanks for the pics. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.



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12-04-2010, 07:15 AM	#21
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