Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

I have to do this as well. Would love to see how you fix the areas around the visor holes (mine is torn up as well.) I'm using your truck as inspiration to get mine done!

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Mine was like this too, around the visors. If I remember right, I used foil tape to fill the gap and to give the headliner material something to stick to. And also folded the excess material around the edges, to give it more stability. Once it is back in the truck, with the visors & trim installed, it’s just fine. There really isn’t that much headliner that is exposed in that area.

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I don’t have any pictures yet, but I’m doing fiberglass matte across the back where any cracks or weak spots are. I did the first pass last night, and most of the spots “cooperated”, but I decided the areas around the visors needed another layer. I’ll reassess tomorrow night and decide if I got enough on or more is needed.

I know there’s not much in that area, but mine was actually broken off on both sides. It was broken around the interior light too. My thought is: I have $60 in materials so far...if I can end up with a good headliner, GREAT! If it is a fail, I have enough extra material, so I’ll get one of the ABS plastic replacement ones and recover it.

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I think you’ll be fine. Even with the dome light area, once the trim & light is back in, there’s hardly any headliner that shows. I was afraid of that too, with mine, because of those areas being broke. I also thought the same thing, if it didn’t work, I would get an ABS headliner. But it came out just fine.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Tina, that’s GREAT news. I’m going to work on it again tomorrow night.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Well, I had some time last evening before the Brad Paisley concert to get the headliner material placed. I went out this morning and trimmed the visor and interior light holes and got the headliner installed. It looks like new! I’m really very pleased with how it turned out!

Another big shout out to Tina (aka TKCR) for the help & motivation to tackle this, as interior work is not my favorite.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Now all I’ve got left to do is clean, detail and such under the hood. Then I’ll either drive it or sell it for the next one... :lol:

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

headliner looks great Carter..!!

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What adhesive did you use?

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

After some experimenting, I liked how the 3M headliner adhesive worked.

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Thanks Greg. I’m really very pleased with the end results

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Looks great! You did good! How was the concert?

This is what I use on all my headliners.

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It was really great! That skinny little fella can put on a show!

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Sounds like you had fun then. I’m not much of a Country fan, but there are a few songs that I hear, from time to time, that I like from Country singers. I know Kid Rock is not really considered Country, maybe a little of the “new” Country. But I really like this song & video. Probably because of the old trucks & cars, lol.

https://youtu.be/WTCnno-3EGE

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

It was a good time. I can listen to any kind of music...well, almost. I’m not much on jazz or classical. We’re going to see Jimmy Buffett in a few weeks and that’ll be quite a ShOw. I like the Kid Rock video too.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

I vacuumed down the a/c in the truck to check for leaks etc. it just didn't blow very cold. I only recovered about 14 oz of Freon. So I pulled the vacuum and let it sit for 2 hours with no leak, so I put 3.2 lbs of 134a back in it and now it's ice cold!!!

Belushi was already 134. So, I guess when they did the motor they did the retrofit for 134 at the same time. Everything but the actual compressor looks new.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

I got a wild hair and decided I was going to get these old Boss 338’s I had on this truck. These are 1st gen 338’s, so they don’t like HD brakes, which I have. So I did some machine work on the rotor hats/hubs so they’d fit and here’s how she sits this morning. Pardon the filth, but I finished this up at Dark-Thirty last night, so he needs a bath.

I drove it the 40 miles to work this morning, with the windows up and the a/c on and it was wonderful. I could here the radio without issue and I swear, there’s no vent window wind noise at ALL. It was amazing. This thing just keeps getting better.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

I’ve also been jawing back and forth with my buddy Chad (aka CC69Rat) about the Silverado trim and I think that’ll be next. Also maybe a two-tone scheme?

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Looks much better! the wild hair usually equates to magic! I get them all the time and its like the heavens open and the sound of angels singing. I like the two-tone idea too!

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IMO it would look great two tone.
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I love the Two-Tones, that would look awesome!
BTW Carter, remember when we were discussing waiting on our replacement seat covers, because of damage. Well mine finally showed up today! 😳

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Those wheels look great on the truck. Nice work on getting your AC sorted out. It's always cool when these old trucks respond well to a little bit of upkeep and maintenance.

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I think it's great that you guys are tight like this, but it's a little awkward for the rest of us ;)

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Ain’t that the truth!!!

I think so too, that pic is the same truck I posted a couple of posts back. Amazing how much the change in angle affects the grey/Silver appearance

Good GRIEF!!! They aren’t fast, I did figure that one out.

Thanks! Yeah, I’m really pleased with this truck and how well everything seems to have been maintained.

:lol:

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truck is turning out great.

I have the same two tone pictured above on two trucks!!

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Thanks Adam, I appreciate it!

Yeah, I really dig that scheme!

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

I gave Belushi a quick bath tonight when I got home and shot a couple better pics with the 338's.

Oh, and just to prove the ole 383 TBI has some PowaH :metal:

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Looks great after a bath Carter...that 2tone with gray is very nice..!!

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Like the others, I can't deny the eye grabbing ability of that two-tone, but I do really like the clean simplicity of your truck the way it is. I wouldn't hesitate at all to run it like it is forever. Especially with the condition of the existing paint.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Thanks Greg.

I’m leaning your way too. The paint on it is good enough for a driver, which this is. If I decide to two-tone it, it’ll get a complete repaint with a bit different blue...not a lot different, but certainly different with a darker grey in the center to match the wheel centers.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

I drove it to a car show Saturday night and had a blast answering questions about it. And I drove it to work again today and it’s a pleasure to drive.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

I had a belt ‘chirp’ while the engine was cold, so when I got home tonight I checked all the new belts and sure enough, the a/c belt was a tad loose. Tighten it up a bit and all should be well.

I also got an intake ‘elbow’ from a board member on here, but it turned out to be the wrong application for the ‘87. He sent me the rest of the ‘89 parts and I got it installed, but I don’t think I’ll keep it. I really want the correct one for the ‘87.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

if you decide to get rid of the '89 parts, hit me up as I am definitely a prospect. thanks!

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Will do

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

I finally got the correct elbow and fitted it. One more item checked off the list! I know it looks the same, but this one fits correctly.

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Getting nitpicky?....Haha..99% of the people looking wouldnt know the diff....looks great though ...

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Thanks Greg!

That nitpicky is relatively common for me. If I know it’s wrong, it’ll drive me nutz. As I get older, it gets worse too. :)

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

They make medicine for that ..haha
But I know...theres some little things that drives me nuts to

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

My wife has threatened to have me medicated a few times:lol: I just want a good ole square to drive & enjoy. I like them fairly stock except ride height & wheels

Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi
 

Nothing really happening here anymore, but I did upgrade/repair my sliding back glass lock. The one in the truck when I got it was broken so I bought the standard plastic Dorman replacement part from the local parts store. Went on fine and seemed to fit the bill, but I was out driving the truck last Sunday and noticed in the rearview mirror that the window was slightly open. Somehow the POS Dorman piece had broken...I never touched it after I installed it and it broke. So, I went in search of a metal replacement. Didn’t take long and I found one. So here are some pics and it does seem to be a much better option.