1987 V10 Silverado First Low Budget Restoration

[ispep1012]

I can not for the life of me find the proper info on my engine. I cant find the suffix code anywhere.

Casting#
10054727

Suffix & Partial Vin#
K0222PHC
CJ4138041

I know from McKinnon (Canada) Feb. 22nd, but I have came up empty on the PHC suffix code.
Anyone have some books they wouldnt mind lookin into.

Rick

[Captkaos]

All the Suffix code is going to tell you is what application the engine came in.  As for rebuilding it is irrelevant since you already know it is a 1 piece rear 87-up 350 block.

[ispep1012]

I Got a little extra cash so I order both door shells & the rear shocks yesterday. Doors will be in today but i'll get over the weekend hopefully. Picked up that cab corner yesterday too.
Looked a little intimidating & not sure of what I was getting into. You can see in the pic below someone else's handy work there. About a 1/4 inch + of bondo & no butt welds. Well after some liquid courage I gave it a shot. Surprisingly I think it came out well for a first timer. I was worried about the flux-cored but no problems. So I feel confident to do the other side now.

I tried to post some pictures but it wouldnt let me.

[oldwhity]

Well after some liquid courage I gave it a shot.

That stuff works great!

[ispep1012]

That stuff works great!

Yes it Does!

Pictures still arent working so I put them on image shack for now.

The New Cab Corner


Before


After

[oldwhity]

That's funny! I use the same courage.lol Great work.

[79K20]

Sweet! I just noticed the alum. boat that doubles as tool and parts storage!! Is that a red Craftsman Rally Box I spy?

I used the same method for two years until my wife finally convinced me to sell the boat.  Now where the heck am I going to put my spare parts!

[ispep1012]

Sweet! I just noticed the alum. boat that doubles as tool and parts storage!! Is that a red Craftsman Rally Box I spy?

I used the same method for two years until my wife finally convinced me to sell the boat.  Now where the heck am I going to put my spare parts!

No on the craftsman box. Just junk ones I got as a kid. I use them for scrap metal. That boat is staying but funny you mention it because the pleasure boat has got to go. I just got way to much stuff and the weather here is not cooperating so I cant move it out therefor storage. Whatever is in there I work with it!

[ispep1012]

Hey guys! Been a bit since my last post & been tied up in house maintenance.

Anyhow Got a question. On the cab corners where the seem meets with the rocker the other owner welded one side, inside that groove.
Should I...
(A) Grind down the weld as best as I can & use seam sealer & if so how do I apply the sealer, just a small amount or build it out.
(B) Re-weld the groove back in and glass them so it looks like a one piece if so will the glass hold up well.

I kind of like the idea of glassing them as a one piece but I am not sure if that would be a stupid move on my part. I want it to hold out.

On to the truck... Got all of the chassis & undersides coated with the gloss black & finally getting my other cab corner & some extras today.

[84chevysilverado]

I did on my truck and like the look

[ispep1012]

Hey guys! Been awhile since I posted anything. I am still moving along just not as fast as I wish I could be. I have had so many obstacles thrown at me here. I have found so many quick fix spots on this it isnt funny. Bondo where bondo wasnt needed and so on. So I opted to sandblast the majority of things so that took some extra time too. Also lost part of the tip of my finger and just removed stitches from my leg due to the exhaust tips cutting down and just into my muscle. It was a straight stab into my leg from sidestepping into it. It was kinda neat in a weird way.

But anyhow I haven't given up. I have basically everything but some minor trim parts primed and sealed awaiting paint. I have the paint just my guns have been picky with the primer so I'm workin up the just go for it attitude here. This is just a couple quick pics for now.

[ispep1012]

Well got some more problems. I was sold single stage enamel and I didnt double check it. I sprayed the backside of the inner fenderwells and some misc pieces. Looked alright minus some dust and a little orange in some spots, give it 24hrs go back out to wetsand, flip and do the inside and my door jams & the paint is soft enough that you can stick your finger nail in and leave a little mark. Thats when I realized it ws enamel.

Anyhow I am not putting that on my truck after everything I did. Originally I was going with a ss urethane, but now I got some questions. Is a ss urethane soft as well? Or should I just do a AU with clear?

My only problem is that I can only do one side of parts at a time and my gun is not the greatest. It is a craftsman 1.5mm hvlp so it might be to big for clear. So I havent quite figured out how I am gonna spray this yet. Any advice would be great!

[bigandrich22]

them tips are dangerous..ive sliced my hand open on mine a time or 2 when ever i washed the truck

[three8six]

I used SS urethane on my truck. I was happy with it. It's not very soft. I will say though its sensitive to preparation.

[80stepsideguy]

Another factor is the mixing ratio. And air temperature.Should at least give it a few days to fully cure before any wetsanding and polishing should occur.

thanks
pat