1987 SWB Silverado

[Thowell]

i won my first trophy this weekend. i took it to a well known show. i entered it in the stock/original class for 81-up trucks. i know my truck is nothing of a show stopper but i just love going and listening to all the old guys give me advice on what to do and what not to do. so here is a pic of my trophy. i am not gonna lie to you guys. there were only three of us in my class. it sucks because the other two trucks shouldnt have even been there but since i was in the all stock class they had me beat. the guy in first had a 1989 or so dodge dakota and it was ugly as all get out but it was a convertible top and was clean as a whistle. and the second place guy had a brand spanken new f150 all wheel drive lowered to the ground with 22's and a grill (not much effort) . so i think i was the only true hotrod truck in my class but who am i to judge. this is my first trophy so im just sharing my excitement with you classic car lovers.

[Fordeatinz71]

congratulations man!

[got2haul]

Waaaay cool!  Congratulations!

[JRConnieK10]

Congratulations! I've showed my before and I always hated when someone would buy a brand new truck not do anything to it and think they really had something. Or the other thing I can't stand is when someone puts a price on every part they buy or how much they spend to have somebody do all the work on it. Built not Bought thats my favorite saying.

[choptop]

Congratulations! I've showed my before and I always hated when someone would buy a brand new truck not do anything to it and think they really had something. Or the other thing I can't stand is when someone puts a price on every part they buy or how much they spend to have somebody do all the work on it. Built not Bought thats my favorite saying.

   
+1  was at a show a few years back and the first 6 trophies handed out  were all new Vettes,and I mean brand new, plus the only winners belonged to the club hosting the shown except for one. Mean while, there was a beautiful 39 Ford pickup that was driven(not trailered ever) from Alberquerque, New Mexico which is prob 500-600 miles, and didn't get recognition. If it wasn't polished, painted, or plated and was on the truck, it was their luggage. They called me the next year to come back out, and when I explained to him that there were alot of vehicles there last year that were twice the machines that their store bought Vettes were, I think he got a little offended. I watched that show go from 100 plus cars the first year, to about 20 , and all their own members.
     Congrats on the trophy.

[Captkaos]

congratulations

[Thowell]

thanks guys. and even thought i got third, i really just came out to look at everyones beautiful cars and look at all the detail, and enjoy the car guy atmosphere. now im hooked for life now

[Thowell]

bought a ring and pinion and bearing kit to replace the 3.08 highway special. its a 3.73 gear and i also bought a brushed aluminum rear end cover. now i was wondering what part do i need to make it posi and not a one wheel wonder. would i have to buy a new rear gear thats posi or just a major part that switches it from open. also is 270$ too much for the work. i would like to do it but i KNOW if i dont get some help on this one i will be screwed.so im just gonna have my mechanic do it and help out and learn. also my passenger side tank is leaking. do you guys know where its prone to leak? so i know before i go dropping it

[VileZambonie]

You will need a posi carrier. Either Eaton or Auburn make nice smooth streetable posi's. The set up for your final drive gears is critical. Pinion depth and pinion bearing preload which is acheived by using a collapsible spacer and meauring rotational torque using an inch pound dial type torque wrench. Once thta is set correctly, install the carrier with the proper backlash and correct side end play to aceive proper carrier bearing preload. Once it's set do a gear toothe contact pattern analysis to ensure long life and smooth operation. If your mechanic knows how to do this properly and has the correct tools then $270 bucks is a good deal.

While you're there have your mechanic check for your fuel leaks with his smoke machine. That'll point out exactly where your leaks are.

[Thowell]

this is a lil off topic for the site but here we go. when i was sixteen i bought a 1976 trans am and i bought it for 3 grand from a good friend now boss. he had put all the hot rod goods in it. probably 5 grand worth. it is a 400 sb with dart racing heads and flat top pistons 411 posi and a heck of a cam. i mean you think it died in between idle type of cam. and so the story goes i had it for 3 months. took it to the highschool drags competitioin. rana 13 somthin and sold it not too long after. and now i have found it! i found it for sale on craigs and i have called the guy and am gonna buy it back. i have made the agreement to pay him as i get the money and he will hold on to it for me. so pretty much i just thought you guys would like to see my dream car that i kicked myself in the ass for selling and now am buying it back. the first couple pics are when i first got it and then the after math of its recent owner.

[Heavy Chevy]

Sweet, love the color. I like those style chrome wheels...

[85ChevyJRF]

i like it but are them american racing wheels or cragars? cause sometimes there kinda hard to tell them apart but i like them and i think mine would look good with some

[Thowell]

the wheels on my truck are American racing torque thrust II's

[bigblue09]

good looking truck. i like the stance. how much is it dropped? i want to lower my '87 longbed but i cant decide on the right height.