Square body Adventures

One man's adventures of rebuilding a 1987 GMC R1500 Long-bed

VIN and Build Breakdown

VIN

Digit Value
1 US Built
G General Motors
T GMC Truck Division
D 1/2 Ton Series (5001–6000 lb GVWR, Hydraulic Brakes)
R 2WD Pickup Platform (C/K Series Configuration)
1 Manual Seat Restraints
4 Regular Cab Pickup (2-door standard cab)
H 5.0L V8 (305 CID) Throttle Body Injection (RPO L03)
8 Check Digit (Used for VIN validation)
H 1987 Model Year
F Flint, MI Assembly Plant
726596 Sequential Production Number

Build

Code Value
21L Secondary Exterior Color: Light Blue Metallic (21)
23D Electric Blue Interior
23I Interior Trim Blue
90U Primary Exterior Color: Grey Metallic
A01 Tinted Glass Option, All Windows
A31 Power Windows
A52 Front Bench Seat
AU3 Power Door Lock System Option
B30 Floor and Wheelhouse Carpet Covering
B32 Front Floor Mats Covering Color-Keyed
B3W Preliminary Price Information
B7N Pickup Box Panels (Non-Prime)
B85 Exterior Belt Reveal Molding
B96 Wheel Opening Molding
BB5 Interior Headliner
BC3 Interior Deluxe Panel
BS3 Acoustical Insulation Package
BS4 Back Panel Insulation
BX6 Exterior Cab Back Molding
C5G 5600 lb GVWR
C60 Air Conditioning, Front Manual Controls
C91 Dome Lamp With Cab Back Insulation
CD4 Intermittent Windshield Wiper System
CMD Internal Manufacturing / Processing Code
D2D Speedometer Driven Gear
D34 Visor Vanity Mirror
D45 Stainless Steel Below-Eye-Line Type Exterior Mirrors
E2F Rapid Delivery System Forecast Holes (E/K/V-TRK CKST)
E63 Regular Cab Fleetside R10903
E7B Export Code, Country Liberia
E8A Rear Compartment Tonneau Cover Delete
F59 1” Diameter Front Stabilizer Bar
G50 Heavy Duty Rear Springs (1750 lb capacity each)
GQ1 2.73 Axles
GU2 2.73 Ratio Rear Axle
J50 Power Brake System
JB3 Power Disc/Drum Brakes 6400 lb rating
K22 94 Amp Alternator
K34 Automatic Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
L03 5.0L V8 (305 CID) Throttle Body Fuel Injection
MD8 Auto 4 Speed THM700R4/4L60 Transmission
MX0 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
N31 Custom Steering Wheel
N33 Tilt Steering Column
N41 Power Variable Ratio Steering
N67 Rally Wheels 15” x 8” with 225/75R15 or 235/75R15 Tires
NA5 Standard Emission Equipment. Not California Compliant
NL2 16-Gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tank
SLM Processing Code (Stock Order)
TFE Sales Incentive for Factory Order Vehicle
TT5 Halogen High-Beam Headlamps
U35 Quartz Electric Clock
U37 Cigarette Lighter
U58 AM/FM Stereo Radio
U76 Windshield Antenna
UA1 Heavy-Duty Battery (630 Cold Cranking Amps, Delco Freedom)
UF2 Cargo Area Lamp
UN9 Radio Suppression Equipment
UP8 Radio Installment Provisions
V22 Deluxe Front Appearance Option. Nameplate on deluxe instrument panel, Dark Argent Grille with bright trim, dual rectangular headlamps. Black and Chrome Grill
V42 Rear Chrome Step Bumper
V73 US/Canada Vehicle Statement
XEU Front Highway Tires 225/75R15 Capacity: 1703 lb each
YD3 Base Equipment For GVW Plate Rating, Front Axle
YD5 Base Equipment Front Springs
YE9 Silverado/Sierra Classic Option, Custom Cloth Bench Seat
YEU Rear Highway Tires 225/75R15 Capacity: 1703 lb each
YG3 Deluxe Molding Package and Tailgate Appliqué
YH3 Air Suspension Provision (Rear Air Spring Prep)
Z53 Guage Package, Voltmeter, Temperature and Oil Pressure Gages, Dual Horns and Special Insulation
Z88 GMC Nameplate / Branding Conversion
ZE6 Complete Body Window Provision
ZQ2 Operating Convenience Package
ZX9 Spare Wheel & Tire Delete
ZY4 Two-Tone Exterior Paint: Midnight Blue (29) & Light Blue Metallic (21), Blue Interior (LDD1)

Wheel Base: 117.5”
Order #: KK7742

You used to be able to order the factory build sheet for your vehicle from GM, but that program has since been discontinued.

1987 GM Truck Specification Sheet