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  1. TropicalSilverado

    Best source for a new dash pad for my ‘87? LMC? Brothers? Other?

    I've watched the installation videos of the different vendors and it doesn't look to be too difficult. I just want a good fit. I'm glad Classic is giving you the refund you requested.
  2. TropicalSilverado

    Best source for a new dash pad for my ‘87? LMC? Brothers? Other?

    I'll post a photo of the pad when I get it. I'll then need to round up my friend who has done kind of work before to help me install it properly.
  3. TropicalSilverado

    Best source for a new dash pad for my ‘87? LMC? Brothers? Other?

    Not yet. It was 11 weeks Wednesday since I ordered it. They told me that it was expected to take 10-16 weeks. I was hoping it would come sooner but that ain't happening. I need to order the two a/c vent outlets for the instrument cluster and also probably replacements for the original dash...
  4. TropicalSilverado

    Stance of Two Wheel Drive Square Body

    I agree it's all personal preference.
  5. TropicalSilverado

    Stance of Two Wheel Drive Square Body

    I've noticed that the stance of almost every two wheel drive square body including mine dips in the front. Many people like the look but I would like to find an easy way if possible to bring the front end up slightly making the truck level. What do you think?
  6. TropicalSilverado

    Why You No Hood Emblem?

    Thanks for the clarification. That makes sense. I took "Color combination" as meaning two-tone.
  7. TropicalSilverado

    Why You No Hood Emblem?

    I'm puzzled about the hood ornaments seen on '87 Chevy trucks. ZY5 states "Color Combination, Exterior Decor" yet they are seen solid color '87's as well as two-tones. Was there another RPO that included them or maybe they were dealer installed??
  8. TropicalSilverado

    Couple of minor changes to my '87 R10 ...

    When I replaced the grille, I painted the two center moldings argent silver like the rally wheels. Yesterday, I received a pair of new side marker lamps I found on fleabay. They are clear to replace the original amber and well made. I installed them along with new amber bulbs. Just a couple of...
  9. TropicalSilverado

    Lights out on my '87...???

    Thanks for your reply. I replaced the fuse and the lights came back up except the one headlight that went out. I will be checking the tank selector switch and headlight switch before replacing the headlight that may have burned out. I don't want it to happen again if I can avoid it.
  10. TropicalSilverado

    Lights out on my '87...???

    Has anyone else had a similar problem?
  11. TropicalSilverado

    Lights out on my '87...???

    I was idling my truck in the garage the other day and thought I would hit the auxiliary gas tank switch and check the gas gauge. When I did it a second time, I heard a soft pop. I then pulled the light switch on and found no tail lights, license license lights, front side marker lights and...
  12. TropicalSilverado

    New - Reproduction OEM Floor mats

    I just ordered a set in black. Thanks for the tip!
  13. TropicalSilverado

    Here's a 73-87 bed mat

    Thanks Mike B. This Holley bed mat is one of the best things that I have gotten for my '87 short bed!
  14. TropicalSilverado

    Best source for a new dash pad for my ‘87? LMC? Brothers? Other?

    Thanks for all the replies and good information. I pushed the button yesterday and ordered the dash pad kit from USA-1. It includes the clips, defroster vents, A/C vent outlets & housings, brushed aluminum molding and Silverado emblem. Shipping timeline is 10-16 weeks. I also got the grille trim...
  15. TropicalSilverado

    Best source for a new dash pad for my ‘87? LMC? Brothers? Other?

    Thanks, I'm going to look at all of these including a couple of sources mentioned here that I wasn't aware of. I have a Corvette restoration friend that I hope will help me with the dash pad once I decide which one to go with. Thanks again!
  16. TropicalSilverado

    Best source for a new dash pad for my ‘87? LMC? Brothers? Other?

    Looking for the best supplier for a dash pad and related parts, hardware, etc. for my ’87 Silverado. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks, Jim
  17. TropicalSilverado

    Factory Step Bumper License Plate Lights

    I'm replacing my original license lights that are like these shown here with slotted machine screws. Glad I found this thread. Thanks!
  18. TropicalSilverado

    New '87 Silverado Grille - best source for trim clips?

    Thanks. I'll take a look at these.
  19. TropicalSilverado

    New '87 Silverado Grille - best source for trim clips?

    The Chevy grille has these small vertical trim pieces as well as two larger horizontal trim pieces on both sides of the bowtie. I replaced the grille on a '91 GMC a couple of years ago and you're right, the GMC is all one big item with only the GMC emblem to install. Thanks.
  20. TropicalSilverado

    New '87 Silverado Grille - best source for trim clips?

    Buying new ones might be the quickest and easiest way to go. We'll see. Thanks.
  21. TropicalSilverado

    New '87 Silverado Grille - best source for trim clips?

    Got my new grille installed this week and it went fairly easy. I needed to transfer some trim pieces from the original grille but the push-in attachment clips were broken. The trim pieces mentioned are the small vertical stainless ones - two on each end of the grille. Can anyone provide a source...
  22. TropicalSilverado

    Looking for a grille removal and replacement video

    Thanks to all. I was afraid there were underside screws that might be inaccessible. I see the five on top under the hood and one on each end of the bottom of the grille inside the headlight bezels. I found the last one bottom center accessible from the underside. Thanks again for your help!
  23. TropicalSilverado

    Vent windows won't close?????

    Good information. Thanks!
  24. TropicalSilverado

    Looking for a grille removal and replacement video

    I've been looking for a good video showing removal and replacement of the grille for my '87 Silverado. Please let me know if anyone has a link to one. What I've seen have skipped around and were not helpful. Thanks in advance.
  25. TropicalSilverado

    Vent windows won't close?????

    I found the problem. The window tint guy turned them hard out causing the old and hard rubber to buckle. I got them closed and they will stay that way until I can take them apart and restore them. Thanks, Jim

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