PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slowtruk · 09-09-2011, 10:27 PM

Hey fellas, did some stuff recently to the 85 C20. Besides the new chrome trim down the sides, I have had tint installed, new BF goodrich "E" rating tires, a new front bumper and new chrome trim around the grille area. Also installed a tru-cool 40K trans cooler, so between that and the huge 4 core radiator it does good. I have a trans temp gauge I just need to get a fitting welded into the pan for it to work. A few pics

Trans cooler, I had to lower it 3" from where its pictured below cause the hood latch was in the way. Also lightly sprayed it black up front to hide it behind the grille.

showing window tint BEFORE new bumper

After new bumper

83chevyman · 09-09-2011, 10:52 PM

looks good. you need to work on them rims little chipped.... but anywway nice truck

DetroitIron · 09-10-2011, 10:06 AM

Looks good...btw what tranny/rearend you running and how heavy is the boat?
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Slowtruk · 09-10-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitIron

Looks good...btw what tranny/rearend you running and how heavy is the boat?
Posted via Mobile Device

Running a fully rebuilt (by myself) 350, a crate ACDelco Turbo 400 trans, and 4.10 gear.

The boat is about 2,000 pounds, I get 11 mpg unloaded and 6.5 pulling the boat, but she pulls the boat extremely well

I have one day off tomorrow and plan on trying to do something with the wheels.

68Timber · 09-10-2011, 08:58 PM

That's a good looking truck, the white steelies and dog-dish caps make it stand out. A fresh coat of gloss white on them will wake it up a good bit.

**N2TRUX** · 09-10-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 83chevyman

looks good. you need to work on them rims little chipped.... but anywway nice truck

I agree. The new bumper really cleaned things up. Now get busy and refresh those rims. A coat of Krylon will make a big difference.

**old Rusty C10** · 09-10-2011, 10:20 AM

nice progress!

thirdstreettito · 09-10-2011, 04:06 PM

Nice, I've been thinking I have to move my cooler to the side for the same reason, somehow it slipped my mind that I can go down. DUH! Thanks for the kick in the kiester!

Slowtruk · 09-11-2011, 09:48 PM

Heres the painted wheels!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post4894386

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-11-2011, 10:39 PM

Thats a helluva cooler. looks good man! love the bumper!

Slowtruk · 09-11-2011, 10:41 PM

Thanks bro!

gchemist · 09-12-2011, 12:12 AM

Wow, I thought I had a big tranny cooler! Mine takes up one side of the radiator.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 09-12-2011, 01:35 AM

Nice looking good keep up the good work. I am glad you got a chance to paint the rims they look amazing now really cleans up the whole truck

Your41Plague12 · 09-12-2011, 01:38 AM

Huge improvement, I'm loving it. I wish mine were that original and clean.

BamaDave · 09-12-2011, 01:52 AM

nice set up. IBEW L.U. 558 here.

09-09-2011, 10:27 PM	#1
Slowtruk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lumberton Texas Posts: 378	PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado Hey fellas, did some stuff recently to the 85 C20. Besides the new chrome trim down the sides, I have had tint installed, new BF goodrich "E" rating tires, a new front bumper and new chrome trim around the grille area. Also installed a tru-cool 40K trans cooler, so between that and the huge 4 core radiator it does good. I have a trans temp gauge I just need to get a fitting welded into the pan for it to work. A few pics Trans cooler, I had to lower it 3" from where its pictured below cause the hood latch was in the way. Also lightly sprayed it black up front to hide it behind the grille. showing window tint BEFORE new bumper After new bumper __________________ IBEW Electrician-Nick 1985 C20 Silverado 1965 C-10 short fleet 1961 c-10 Apache short fleet 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2012 Hyundai Sonata

09-09-2011, 10:52 PM	#2
83chevyman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 77	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado looks good. you need to work on them rims little chipped.... but anywway nice truck

09-10-2011, 10:06 AM	#3
DetroitIron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hudsonville, MI Posts: 174	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado Looks good...btw what tranny/rearend you running and how heavy is the boat? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _______________________________________________ 1985 Chevy Scottsdale K20 350 with 700R4 running 3.42 gearing aka "The Honey Badger" 1993 Silverado C3500 Ext. Cab Dually 6.5 turbo diesel

09-10-2011, 08:58 PM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado That's a good looking truck, the white steelies and dog-dish caps make it stand out. A fresh coat of gloss white on them will wake it up a good bit. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

09-10-2011, 10:20 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado nice progress! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-10-2011, 04:06 PM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado Nice, I've been thinking I have to move my cooler to the side for the same reason, somehow it slipped my mind that I can go down. DUH! Thanks for the kick in the kiester! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-11-2011, 09:48 PM	#9
Slowtruk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lumberton Texas Posts: 378	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado Heres the painted wheels! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post4894386 __________________ IBEW Electrician-Nick 1985 C20 Silverado 1965 C-10 short fleet 1961 c-10 Apache short fleet 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2012 Hyundai Sonata

09-11-2011, 10:39 PM	#10
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado Thats a helluva cooler. looks good man! love the bumper!

09-11-2011, 10:41 PM	#11
Slowtruk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lumberton Texas Posts: 378	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado Thanks bro! __________________ IBEW Electrician-Nick 1985 C20 Silverado 1965 C-10 short fleet 1961 c-10 Apache short fleet 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2012 Hyundai Sonata

09-12-2011, 12:12 AM	#12
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado Wow, I thought I had a big tranny cooler! Mine takes up one side of the radiator. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

09-12-2011, 01:35 AM	#13
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado Nice looking good keep up the good work. I am glad you got a chance to paint the rims they look amazing now really cleans up the whole truck __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

09-12-2011, 01:38 AM	#14
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado Huge improvement, I'm loving it. I wish mine were that original and clean. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

09-12-2011, 01:52 AM	#15
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: PICS of new stuff on the 85 Silverado nice set up. IBEW L.U. 558 here.

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