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1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« on: August 19, 2014, 09:22:03 pm »
So here is the plan I have a 1987 r20
I bought for 400
So far pulled motor, trans, bed and gutted inside
Cab is hopefully going to be pulled tomorrow
Keep in mind I'm only 18 with basic knowledge and this is my first build
So any and all tips help

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2014, 10:48:38 pm »

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2014, 10:49:02 pm »

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2014, 10:49:33 pm »

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2014, 10:50:26 pm »

1st day I got it

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2014, 08:14:01 am »
     What are your plans for the truck ?
#1: The easiest and most obvious solution to any problem is 99% of the time correct.
#2: There is no such thing as impossible, it just takes longer.
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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2014, 10:35:23 am »
5.3 lm7 motor like in my silverado and a 4l80e trans
Maybe lowerd
Also keep as simple and original as possible but modern to

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2014, 08:50:46 pm »
Nothing to the truck but cleaned shop up , found this " glow in the dark paint and it's pretty cool

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2014, 08:51:06 pm »
In the light

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2014, 08:20:31 pm »
    I have always wondered what a glow in the dark car would look like.   ???
#1: The easiest and most obvious solution to any problem is 99% of the time correct.
#2: There is no such thing as impossible, it just takes longer.
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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2014, 08:48:15 pm »
Mr.bake74 what projects and builds do you have?

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2014, 06:57:20 am »
Mr.bake74 what projects and builds do you have?

     Right now I am building my 74 K-10 step side that the frame has been powder coated, Axles have been gone through.  Need to start putting on fuel/brake lines, fuel tanks, mock engine to hang trans/transfer case & get drive lines so I can move on to the cab.
     I have been putting most of my attention lately into my 2010 Dodge Charger with Mod's & Dyno's to see what I can get out of her.
#1: The easiest and most obvious solution to any problem is 99% of the time correct.
#2: There is no such thing as impossible, it just takes longer.
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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2014, 07:10:55 am »
That's awsome I've never been a 4x4 guy but fast I've always loved , my step grandpa has a crap Toyota car from 90 ' s  I'm waiting for motor to blow to make a sleeper out of it , personally I love a good race I wish in mobile they had a place we're people could race and not risk losing license , but I guess that's half the fun , not getting caught I mean

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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2014, 07:19:29 am »
     Yea, I like fast bikes, probably too much.  For now my Charger takes care of my needs.  I have always wanted a old step side 4x4, this is going to be more of a street queen then a mudder.  I have been in 4wd most of my life, I used to build rock crawler jeeps for years, have moved on from that now.
#1: The easiest and most obvious solution to any problem is 99% of the time correct.
#2: There is no such thing as impossible, it just takes longer.
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Re: 1987 r20 (5.3 with 4l80e)
« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2014, 02:29:32 pm »
Yeah may dad use to say if u have something you love don't make it your job cause u will then love to hate it ,