Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fletch4x4 · 06-14-2016, 10:50 PM

So, ive been building/driving a 70 GMC for a while now.

Which is great and all, but its not exactly what i would call a daily driver.

so- I have an idea. New England is full of rust, so thats out. I found a truck on craigslist in NC.

leaving tomorrow on a jet plane... wish me luck!

I hope to make it back by Thursday night, but who knows. I have a friend on the way to help break the trip up.

Chrispbrown36 · 06-15-2016, 10:03 AM

She's a beauty and Cooper makes great tires! Be careful on your trip.

daddyjeep · 06-15-2016, 12:34 PM

Looks like a nice find. Definitely cleaner than anything you would fine in the New England states.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-15-2016, 12:42 PM

Im in NJ if you get stuck anywhere from northern VA north call me ill come get you also I have a ton of parts and if youre coming up I 95 I can offer you a meal and cup of coffee

Rollin86 · 06-15-2016, 09:55 PM

I'm very jealous! Been looking for same rig for a while & I just got back from NC a month ago. Can't find one in NY either. I'll be with my 86 step side for a while lol. Congrats! If you don't mind, what did u scoop it up for?

fletch4x4 · 06-16-2016, 01:56 AM

Thanks everyone! This place is great, I haven't been very active the last few years but my other truck has been working well, and getting lots of odds and ends finished up.

So far I made it to the dc area tonight to visit some family and sleep.

Long day... Left for my flight this am at 545, just got to DC a few min ago. The gentleman I bought the truck from could not have been any nicer. And the truck has been working well. Little things to figure out, and plenty of time to think about what I want to do!

Overall the truck is in really good shape. It's been re-sprayed at some point, but all the metal work looks original, and hopefully not much bondo under it. It looks good enough for me to enjoy as-is for a while. The plan is to be my daily/work truck.

More on all that later- got a few pictures

Hit a few really good rain/lightning storms

Did this a few times

Home stretch tomorrow! Time for sleep

1968vetL-71 · 06-16-2016, 07:53 AM

Very cool Crew Cab. Have a safe trip!!!

foamypirate · 06-16-2016, 11:38 AM

Looks really good, nice find! I sure wish my 88' Crew was in that kind of shape. The PPO (previous, previous owner), ROLLED on some nasty red primer stuff over the factory paint without any prep work being done. It's all peeling and chipping off now. Therefore, I am jealous of your paint!

If you don't mind me asking, what size are those tires? I've got the same wheels, but I have the factory skinny 235/85/16 on them. Those tires look really nice on there.

fletch4x4 · 06-16-2016, 09:47 PM

Got back home this evening, truck ran with out any major problems. A few vibrations and noises to chase down.

I'll check on the tire size tomorrow, I'm a bit sleepy right now.

Going to get it registered tomorrow, can't wait to drive it more!

csdineley · 06-16-2016, 09:53 PM

I think I looked at buying that same truck a few years ago. In the Jacksonville Nc area. I liked it, just didn't have the cash at the time.

fletch4x4 · 06-17-2016, 10:19 AM

That's the one. Currently waiting at the dmv for registration.

Can't wait to put her to work!

mingoman · 06-17-2016, 05:41 PM

Awesome find! What's the drivetrain in it? I pulled a 454 th400 out of a truck just like that last year. Wish I could have got to it before he had started parting it out.

fletch4x4 · 06-18-2016, 10:34 AM

350/th400

got a weird rattle/clunk coming from the tranny while in park/drive at idle, only with the ac on. I have a spare converter and im gonna pick up a flexplate and see what I find.

Nontwisty396 · 06-19-2016, 08:39 PM

I bought a 84 C20 a few years back for a hundred bucks cuz the tranny made horrible noises in Park.
Turned out the flex plate bolts were loose, and the truck was great for a number of years after that!
Hope yours is that simple.
Nice truck!

fletch4x4 · 06-23-2016, 10:20 PM

Re-sealing the steering box tonight, i was leaving my mark everywhere...

forgot to mention the tire size is 285/75R16

hopefully I will get the box back in tomorrow morning, and one leak can get crossed off the list.

06-14-2016, 10:50 PM	#1
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab So, ive been building/driving a 70 GMC for a while now. Which is great and all, but its not exactly what i would call a daily driver. so- I have an idea. New England is full of rust, so thats out. I found a truck on craigslist in NC. leaving tomorrow on a jet plane... wish me luck! I hope to make it back by Thursday night, but who knows. I have a friend on the way to help break the trip up. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

06-15-2016, 10:03 AM	#2
Chrispbrown36 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cunningham, KY Posts: 351	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab She's a beauty and Cooper makes great tires! Be careful on your trip.

06-15-2016, 12:34 PM	#3
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab Looks like a nice find. Definitely cleaner than anything you would fine in the New England states. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

06-15-2016, 12:42 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,260	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab Im in NJ if you get stuck anywhere from northern VA north call me ill come get you also I have a ton of parts and if youre coming up I 95 I can offer you a meal and cup of coffee __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-15-2016, 09:55 PM	#5
Rollin86 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 36	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab I'm very jealous! Been looking for same rig for a while & I just got back from NC a month ago. Can't find one in NY either. I'll be with my 86 step side for a while lol. Congrats! If you don't mind, what did u scoop it up for?

06-16-2016, 01:56 AM	#6
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab Thanks everyone! This place is great, I haven't been very active the last few years but my other truck has been working well, and getting lots of odds and ends finished up. So far I made it to the dc area tonight to visit some family and sleep. Long day... Left for my flight this am at 545, just got to DC a few min ago. The gentleman I bought the truck from could not have been any nicer. And the truck has been working well. Little things to figure out, and plenty of time to think about what I want to do! Overall the truck is in really good shape. It's been re-sprayed at some point, but all the metal work looks original, and hopefully not much bondo under it. It looks good enough for me to enjoy as-is for a while. The plan is to be my daily/work truck. More on all that later- got a few pictures Hit a few really good rain/lightning storms Did this a few times Home stretch tomorrow! Time for sleep __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

06-16-2016, 07:53 AM	#7
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab Very cool Crew Cab. Have a safe trip!!! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

06-16-2016, 11:38 AM	#8
foamypirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 594	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab Looks really good, nice find! I sure wish my 88' Crew was in that kind of shape. The PPO (previous, previous owner), ROLLED on some nasty red primer stuff over the factory paint without any prep work being done. It's all peeling and chipping off now. Therefore, I am jealous of your paint! If you don't mind me asking, what size are those tires? I've got the same wheels, but I have the factory skinny 235/85/16 on them. Those tires look really nice on there.

06-16-2016, 09:47 PM	#9
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab Got back home this evening, truck ran with out any major problems. A few vibrations and noises to chase down. I'll check on the tire size tomorrow, I'm a bit sleepy right now. Going to get it registered tomorrow, can't wait to drive it more! __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

06-16-2016, 09:53 PM	#10
csdineley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Morgantown, Wv Posts: 292	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab I think I looked at buying that same truck a few years ago. In the Jacksonville Nc area. I liked it, just didn't have the cash at the time. __________________ 87 V20, Vortec 350, Sm465, Np205, Dana 44, 14bff 4.10's

06-17-2016, 10:19 AM	#11
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab That's the one. Currently waiting at the dmv for registration. Can't wait to put her to work! __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

06-17-2016, 05:41 PM	#12
mingoman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miss Co Arkansas Posts: 679	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab Awesome find! What's the drivetrain in it? I pulled a 454 th400 out of a truck just like that last year. Wish I could have got to it before he had started parting it out. __________________ 76/77/78 Cheyenne 1997 K3500 454 soon to be 496

06-18-2016, 10:34 AM	#13
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab 350/th400 got a weird rattle/clunk coming from the tranny while in park/drive at idle, only with the ac on. I have a spare converter and im gonna pick up a flexplate and see what I find. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

06-19-2016, 08:39 PM	#14
Nontwisty396 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Albany Oregon Posts: 34	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab I bought a 84 C20 a few years back for a hundred bucks cuz the tranny made horrible noises in Park. Turned out the flex plate bolts were loose, and the truck was great for a number of years after that! Hope yours is that simple. Nice truck!

06-23-2016, 10:20 PM	#15
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Roadtrip! picking up an 87 Crew Cab Re-sealing the steering box tonight, i was leaving my mark everywhere... forgot to mention the tire size is 285/75R16 hopefully I will get the box back in tomorrow morning, and one leak can get crossed off the list. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20



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