1987 R10...aka Belushi - Page 9 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**nlped** · 08-16-2019, 12:01 PM

I’m also contemplating putting a serpentine setup on Belushi to downsize the clutter on the front of the motor.

**Desert1957** · 08-17-2019, 06:18 AM

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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.

Where did you purchase the metal kit? I need one.

**nlped** · 08-17-2019, 09:54 AM

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Where did you purchase the metal kit? I need one.

Amazon. Just search ‘DVL2 latch’ and it’ll be the 2nd or 3rd result.

**nlped** · 08-19-2019, 04:28 PM

Well, I think I’ve got the engine bay detailing done...at least for now.

**nlped** · 08-19-2019, 04:30 PM

I’m done... at least for a little while. Time to get back on the Falcoon

**TKCR** · 08-20-2019, 08:50 PM

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Well, I think I’ve got the engine bay detailing done...at least for now.

Looks good

**nlped** · 08-21-2019, 07:32 PM

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Looks good

Thanks Tina!

I also decided to clean, polish & wash the underside of the hood and install new hood insulation.

**nlped** · 08-21-2019, 08:30 PM

I also decided to install the rear wall carpet piece. I don’t really care for it, but maybe the little extra insulation factor will make it quieter inside?

**TKCR** · 08-21-2019, 09:13 PM

I like both. I went with something a little different. I saw this and wanted it ever since. Got it after the OEM hood was painted.
I had the cardboard tool tray, but I carpeted over it. It seemed like it made the cardboard tray a bit more durable.

**nlped** · 08-25-2019, 07:17 PM

I ordered up an Eaton posi and an aluminum diff cover today. Hopefully, I get them installed next weekend.

**nlped** · 08-29-2019, 07:48 PM

Got the posi, diff cover...& a matching set of valve covers. I’ll start the install of everything this weekend. Hopefully, I’ll be laying down two fat black lines by Sunday.

SCOTI · 08-30-2019, 09:29 AM

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I also decided to install the rear wall carpet piece. I don’t really care for it, but maybe the little extra insulation factor will make it quieter inside?

Is that carpet 'wall' from the supplier or just bulk material that you made work? Fit looks nice.

**nlped** · 08-30-2019, 10:06 AM

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Is that carpet 'wall' from the supplier or just bulk material that you made work? Fit looks nice.

It’s made by ACC. It does fit pretty well, cleaned up the back wall and it did seem to quiet down the exhaust note when sitting still. Oh, and it was relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

**nlped** · 09-01-2019, 01:45 PM

Well, I ended up with a pretty serious mishap. My differential that I ordered showed up, but.... It is the wrong one. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the differential until after I’d disassembled the rearend. The packing list says it’s for an 8.5”, but the new differential is an 8.2”. I’m dead in the water

**nlped** · 09-01-2019, 02:04 PM

Well, it just keeps getting better... NOT. Pulled the new valve covers out of the box and...

Time for the pool and

**mongocanfly** · 09-01-2019, 02:26 PM

looks like some of my luck is finally rubbing off on you....

**nlped** · 09-01-2019, 02:48 PM

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looks like some of my luck is finally rubbing off on you....

Hahahaha, this is just par for the course for me.

Worst part is that the lift is tied up until I get the diff installed. I was going to get the diff in today and then get started on swapping out the transmission in Martha tomorrow...

**nlped** · 09-02-2019, 10:20 AM

Just so I can always confirm it has a 3.73 in it. Part # on the ring gear is 26035826 11-41 GMK. 41/11=3.727

rustyfive-seven · 09-03-2019, 09:50 AM

nice truck! just curious what size 18" tire your running? I have a similar set of ridlers. thanks! Russ

**nlped** · 09-03-2019, 10:39 AM

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nice truck! just curious what size 18" tire your running? I have a similar set of ridlers. thanks! Russ

I’m running Toyo Proxes ST II’s. Fronts are 18x8 with 255/50r18 and rears are 18x9.5” with 295/45r18’s.

**nlped** · 09-03-2019, 11:08 AM

So sad just hanging there...

**nlped** · 09-03-2019, 04:41 PM

They are shipping a Yukon Duragrip posi next day air and giving me a substantial refund due to time lost.

SCOTI · 09-04-2019, 12:25 PM

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They are shipping a Yukon Duragrip posi next day air and giving me a substantial refund due to time lost.

That helps.

**nlped** · 09-04-2019, 08:31 PM

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That helps.

Yes it does!

Well, it did show up as promised and It’s the correct part.

But I have my Falcon on the lift because I’ve got to get the trans pulled out of it. Hopefully I’ll finish pulling it tomorrow night after work. Then I’ll start back on Belushi.

To many PROJECTS!!!

**nlped** · 09-05-2019, 10:50 PM

I couldn’t STAND it. So I finished up installing the diff tonight. Ended up having to ‘shim’ up the pinion a tiny bit as it was a bit sloppy (&it needed a new seal anyway). It is quiet as a mouse, but no more right tire spin from a stop. I didn’t do any touch up painting as I was just amped up to get it back running, but here’s a shot. I promise that I’m going to clean it up paint the housing this weekend

08-16-2019, 12:01 PM	#201
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi I’m also contemplating putting a serpentine setup on Belushi to downsize the clutter on the front of the motor. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-19-2019, 04:28 PM	#204
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi Well, I think I’ve got the engine bay detailing done...at least for now. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-19-2019, 04:30 PM	#205
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi I’m done... at least for a little while. Time to get back on the Falcoon __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-21-2019, 08:30 PM	#208
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi I also decided to install the rear wall carpet piece. I don’t really care for it, but maybe the little extra insulation factor will make it quieter inside? Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-21-2019, 09:13 PM	#209
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,857	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi I like both. I went with something a little different. I saw this and wanted it ever since. Got it after the OEM hood was painted. I had the cardboard tool tray, but I carpeted over it. It seemed like it made the cardboard tray a bit more durable. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

08-25-2019, 07:17 PM	#210
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi I ordered up an Eaton posi and an aluminum diff cover today. Hopefully, I get them installed next weekend. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-29-2019, 07:48 PM	#211
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi Got the posi, diff cover...& a matching set of valve covers. I’ll start the install of everything this weekend. Hopefully, I’ll be laying down two fat black lines by Sunday. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-01-2019, 01:45 PM	#214
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi Well, I ended up with a pretty serious mishap. My differential that I ordered showed up, but.... It is the wrong one. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the differential until after I’d disassembled the rearend. The packing list says it’s for an 8.5”, but the new differential is an 8.2”. I’m dead in the water Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-01-2019, 02:04 PM	#215
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi Well, it just keeps getting better... NOT. Pulled the new valve covers out of the box and... Time for the pool and Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-01-2019, 02:26 PM	#216
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09-02-2019, 10:20 AM	#218
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi Just so I can always confirm it has a 3.73 in it. Part # on the ring gear is 26035826 11-41 GMK. 41/11=3.727 Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 09-08-2019 at 08:17 PM.

09-03-2019, 09:50 AM	#219
rustyfive-seven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wolcott ct Posts: 51	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi nice truck! just curious what size 18" tire your running? I have a similar set of ridlers. thanks! Russ

09-03-2019, 11:08 AM	#221
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi So sad just hanging there... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-03-2019, 04:41 PM	#222
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi They are shipping a Yukon Duragrip posi next day air and giving me a substantial refund due to time lost. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-05-2019, 10:50 PM	#225
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 1987 R10...aka Belushi I couldn’t STAND it. So I finished up installing the diff tonight. Ended up having to ‘shim’ up the pinion a tiny bit as it was a bit sloppy (&it needed a new seal anyway). It is quiet as a mouse, but no more right tire spin from a stop. I didn’t do any touch up painting as I was just amped up to get it back running, but here’s a shot. I promise that I’m going to clean it up paint the housing this weekend Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha



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