Recent content by mrsalt

I would guess two sizes: 215 75 15 or 235 75 15. I know my 87 1/2 ton was only available with these two sizes.

What size tires are those TA's? Again, nice truck! I still plan on posting some pics of my (claimed to be) 35K truck.

Hi Don, replacing the striker plastic did the trick. Adjusted the striker to the factory position and they are perfect. Who would've know the plastic makes so much difference. I would question whether the trucks are painted without the striker installed. When I removed mine bare steel was...

Thanks Don. I'll check the pedals and carpet again. I know this little trick as well and I think the pedal looked correct. Not new but minimal wear. However, this can be can be acheived by artificially "wearing" it. It's tough. I have copies of the original titles that state the mileage to be...

Don M, I do see the plastic sleeve is missing on the passenger door and cracked on the driver's door. The one on the driver's door is painted. Would all these factors, including the doors are way out of line at the bottom, suggest this isn't an orignal 35K truck with original paint? Thanks...

Thanks for the info guys. I do have to push the door closed firmly but I wouldn't describe it as slamming. I did check for play in the pins and they seem solid. I thought about adjusting the strikers but I don't think there would be enough agjustment and I also noted the top of the door seems...

Anybody have any ideas? I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks for the help!

I'm a newbee to this forum... Looks like some great info! I just bought a 1987 2wd Silverado with only 35,000 miles. All original expect for tires and rear bumper. The doors are hard to close and don't appear to close completely. Both doors appear to have a problem but the driver's is worse...