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JT_Trucks87 08-21-2022 07:26 PM

Survivor 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400
 
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This is a truck that I have been after for about 5 years. I finally got it bought from a good friend of mine. (Joesjunk) I’m really glad we got a deal put together on it. It’s a 1987 V30 Silverado SRW that came from out west. Sold new in Colorado then spent a good chunk of its life in Wyoming with a slide in camper in it. It is completely rust free and is still wearing 95% of it’s original Indian Bronze paint as well as maintaining an all original interior other than headliner material. Truck still has the original 454/400/205 combo in it. The this is truly a time capsule and I’m glad to be a steward for this truck for a while. Here’s some pictures.

JT_Trucks87 08-21-2022 07:36 PM

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More pictures

JT_Trucks87 08-21-2022 07:39 PM

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Just a few more

HOGDADDY 08-21-2022 09:01 PM

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Awesome truck! I like the colors.

kipps 08-21-2022 11:50 PM

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Were the tailgate lights a factory option, dealer option, or aftermarket?

That is a beautiful truck! I'm aiming for a very similar-appearing rig with the project truck in my signature. I want it to look stock, inside and out, with an updated drivetrain.

JT_Trucks87 08-22-2022 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kipps (Post 9115324)
Were the tailgate lights a factory option, dealer option, or aftermarket?

That is a beautiful truck! I'm aiming for a very similar-appearing rig with the project truck in my signature. I want it to look stock, inside and out, with an updated drivetrain.

They were a factory installed option on 1 ton trucks. Looks like you have a great project there!

52napco 08-22-2022 07:18 AM

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Beautiful truck... I'm jealous of all your trucks, all are money in the bank and better than a 401k IMO

mongocanfly 08-22-2022 08:12 AM

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Extremely nice!!!!... love the brown trucks

Keith Seymore 08-22-2022 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kipps (Post 9115324)
Were the tailgate lights a factory option, dealer option, or aftermarket?

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Originally Posted by JT_Trucks87 (Post 9115349)
They were a factory installed option on 1 ton trucks.

Part of RPO U01.

They were required on trucks wider than 80", and available as a free flow option on any truck.

K

ponderosa 08-22-2022 05:55 PM

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that is very nice

JT_Trucks87 08-24-2022 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore (Post 9115371)
Part of RPO U01.

They were required on trucks wider than 80", and available as a free flow option on any truck.

K

Keith, what’s strange is I know of several 86 and 87 SRW 4x4 trucks that do not list option code U01. This truck being one of them.

1957 Chief 08-25-2022 04:01 PM

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Man what a gem!

Bubba

JT_Trucks87 08-28-2022 11:30 AM

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I found a neat looking saddle blanket on Amazon that actually matches the mahogany interior really good!

JT_Trucks87 09-18-2022 09:07 PM

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I got the 2.5” sky jacker lift on the truck. It got a temporary wheel upgrade until I get the 7” wheels powder coated and a new set of 285/75 Cooper discoverer ATs bought. I also bought a igloo armrest cooler that I think fits the truck very well.

Willowrun 09-18-2022 09:36 PM

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Lift looks great. What did you use for shocks? I've never had a skyjacker lift so interested in the ride.

JT_Trucks87 09-19-2022 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun (Post 9125550)
Lift looks great. What did you use for shocks? I've never had a skyjacker lift so interested in the ride.

I have put skyjacker 2.5” lifts on 3 of my squares and my 71 K20. I have had a good experience with them. When I first got into all this I ordered a 4” rough country lift for a 1987 V30 Crew cab SRW and hated it so much that within a week I pulled it off and put a skyjacker on it and have never looked back. I used skyjackers “hydro” series shocks on this one.

Willowrun 09-19-2022 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JT_Trucks87 (Post 9125881)
I have put skyjacker 2.5” lifts on 3 of my squares and my 71 K20. I have had a good experience with them. When I first got into all this I ordered a 4” rough country lift for a 1987 V30 Crew cab SRW and hated it so much that within a week I pulled it off and put a skyjacker on it and have never looked back. I used skyjackers “hydro” series shocks on this one.

Thanks for the info!

nvrenuf 09-30-2022 02:23 PM

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Gorgeous truck!

JT_Trucks87 10-08-2022 10:44 PM

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Back on the steel wheels again. This time with cooper discoverer 285/75/r16 tires. Took the truck for a 100 mile round trip today to deliver some wheels and tires and picked up another set of 16x7 steel wheels. Was a good cruise, the old 454 never skipped a beat and the ole Delco cassette player was crankin out some country gold!

chewychevy67 10-08-2022 11:48 PM

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I am not a huge fan of brown but that truck wears it well. I'd roll thar truck any day. I do love the 87s as well. That year is unique in itself. And I love it on the steelies and caps.

rustytruck50 10-09-2022 12:08 AM

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Nice score!! I saw that truck in KC a few years ago and man was it stunning!

05duramaxhd 10-09-2022 10:32 PM

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Love it. I want it when you get tired of it

JT_Trucks87 11-15-2022 04:50 PM

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Couple pictures before the snow flys!

wazzabie 11-15-2022 05:38 PM

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If you decide to sell this truck please let me know.

Vegetta 11-15-2022 09:31 PM

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Nice. I'm building a 86 1 ton M1008 and hope it can get half as nice as yours.


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