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Projects Posts (NOT VEHICLES) / Re: Using 87 C20 frame for a 87 V20

« Last post by Shifty on November 10, 2025, 12:42:12 pm »

I get what the R stood for.

What was the V supposed mean, along with what marketing target?

(V)ery cool.... 

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Projects Posts (NOT VEHICLES) / Re: Using 87 C20 frame for a 87 V20

« Last post by bd on November 08, 2025, 04:46:46 pm »

I think both chassis codes were arbitrary, outside of not conflicting with other GM car line chassis codes.

The marketing challenge was to retain the C/K designations for the new body styles during the overlapping years that both body styles were produced and sold (1987 - 1991).

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Projects Posts (NOT VEHICLES) / Re: Using 87 C20 frame for a 87 V20

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on November 08, 2025, 03:01:13 pm »

I get what the R stood for.

What was the V supposed mean, along with what marketing target?

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Projects Posts (NOT VEHICLES) / Front end rebuild.... here we come *promo video*

« Last post by 87ChevyR10 on November 08, 2025, 12:55:38 pm »

Welp.... its about that time. Bags getting ready to be packed....and some of my tools packed. But in my time now no longer worrying about a bunch of other things, i took the time to put together this video. The 1st of a bunch I'm sure. Hope y'all enjoy...

https://www.tiktok.com/@87chevyryda/video/7570415598891552014

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: What Transmission do I have?

« Last post by Mr Diesel on November 07, 2025, 03:42:51 pm »

Mixed opinions about whether the 6 bolt was better or different internally.

The 400 is a great transmission.

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Projects Posts (NOT VEHICLES) / Re: Using 87 C20 frame for a 87 V20

« Last post by bd on November 07, 2025, 03:25:35 pm »

It's funny how after 36 years the confusion has only slightly waned.

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Projects Posts (NOT VEHICLES) / Re: Using 87 C20 frame for a 87 V20

« Last post by Shifty on November 07, 2025, 02:47:32 pm »

It was tough to be an auto parts counterman after that mistake....

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Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension / Re: Frame ID

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on November 07, 2025, 02:44:58 pm »

Use Chat GPT

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: What Transmission do I have?

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on November 07, 2025, 02:40:31 pm »

That makes a lot of sense, Thanks!

It has a deeper pan as well.

Were the 'mixed opinions' about the trans or the application?

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Projects Posts (NOT VEHICLES) / Re: Using 87 C20 frame for a 87 V20

« Last post by bd on November 07, 2025, 11:39:20 am »

Do you mean R20?

It’s a V20 change to V in 87. The frame is complete rusted and falling a part.

VileZambonie's post simply refers to the thread title, "Using 87 C20 frame for a 87 V20."

GM rebranded the 1987 model year light-duty trucks from "C" to "R" and "K" to "V" for marketing reasons.  Most people rolled their eyes when GM did that.