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LT1powered · 02-03-2007, 02:31 AM

I just thought it would be appropriate that my first post be used to introduce myself.

I have a 1986 2wd SWB Silverado. It belonged to my grandpa and I bought it from my family after he passed away a few years ago. I am in the process of fixing it up and right now it is in the body shop getting painted back Frost White. The truck has 69,500 miles on it and is pretty much just stock right now with a few exceptions. It was originally a 305, with some 3:08 gears. It would not hardly get out of its own way so I swapped out the 3:08's for some 4:11's and soon the 305 is coming out and an aluminum headed LT1 out of a 95' Camaro will be taking its place.

As for other cars I take an interest in, I have a 1977 Trans-Am (pretty rough, but still driveable) and my other love is a 1970 454 4-spd Corvette that I am just about through with restoring (it now features a 525hp 496 stroker and a Tremec 5-spd.)

I am a certified gearhead and I am glad to have found this forum. I am sure I will have lots of questions in the upcoming months and I hope that you guys will be able to help me out along the way.

longhorn71 · 02-03-2007, 02:48 AM

welcome aboard from Alberta Canada!! Lots of info on this site to help out with the truck !!

**Ron 586** · 02-03-2007, 03:10 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Hope you find all the information you need here.

84 400 · 02-03-2007, 03:15 AM

Welcome to the board!!!
Your vette sounds bad a$$!! Got any pictures of your vehicals? seems like everyone on here loves pictures. the people on here are great and full of knowllage about these trucks. The 95 LT1 will be a nice reliable and most of all powerfull upgrade for that 86! I also think it has been done a few times and alot of people on here can help you out with links to swaps and such. Good luck with it and it has a good history behind it.

here was an 84 with a LT1 in it on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem

krue · 02-03-2007, 03:30 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Bishops Trucks · 02-03-2007, 04:36 AM

Welcome to the site and we would love to see some pics of your rides.

84slopwaggin · 02-03-2007, 09:24 AM

Welcome to one of the coolest forums on the web. It's cool to see another Arkansan here. A surprise, as well. You'll find alot of helpful info here. Your a gearhead, so we'll count on your knowledge, as well. We love pics when they come available.

Duro5341 · 02-03-2007, 10:01 AM

Welcome, from Ontario.........I have yet to ask a question, and not get a accurate ansewer. Lots of knowlegable people here. You'll enjoy it here

Duro

Eyegore · 02-03-2007, 10:06 AM

from Phoenix, pics please love the 86's

Curly86 · 02-03-2007, 10:18 AM

to the best board ever i'm presently working on a 86 Silverado swb with a 400sb. Send pics we love pics

LT1powered · 02-03-2007, 10:37 AM

Yea, sorry no pictures yet. I am on stinkin dial up most of the time so I am slow about posting pics sometimes, sorry. Here's a link to a pic of the Vette from Eureka Springs last fall

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ngs2006139.jpg

I am a senior member over at the Corvette Forum and I go by the name LS-Five. Here's a link to the thread that talks about the Corvette Weekend from last fall. Lots of nice cars, check it out.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=eureka

My car is the green one down toward the bottom, but if you follow the first link it will take you straight there,

kenm78 · 02-03-2007, 10:45 AM

Welcome from Oklahoma City.

Srubydo1986 · 02-03-2007, 10:53 AM

Welcom from Nokesville Virginia

LT1powered · 02-03-2007, 10:56 AM

Here's a link to a video of my 77 Trans-Am. My buddy has this on his my Space page. http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...srt10SS057.flv

Let me know what you think.

LT1powered · 02-03-2007, 11:00 AM

Unfortuately the only pics I have of the truck are regular photos not digital and I do not have a scanner.

I will have to take some digital shots when she gets back from being painted. I will be posting those in a couple of weeks.

bulky · 02-03-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1powered

Unfortuately the only pics I have of the truck are regular photos not digital and I do not have a scanner.

I will have to take some digital shots when she gets back from being painted. I will be posting those in a couple of weeks.

If you want, you can throw a couple of pictures in an envelope and mail them up, I'll scan them, email you the scans, then mail back the originals.

f.monroe · 02-03-2007, 12:50 PM

Welcome to the board ! Looking at the Vette , I am sure that the truck will turn out nice . Frank

LT1powered · 02-03-2007, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulky

If you want, you can throw a couple of pictures in an envelope and mail them up, I'll scan them, email you the scans, then mail back the originals.

Hey, thanks for the offer. I might just swing by the body shop and snap some quick digital photos to show the progress.

84 400 · 02-03-2007, 06:17 PM

yeah progress shots are great to have! Man i wish i could afford a vette some times those look really nice. My uncal still has his first car buy the way a 79? black corvette with the red interior. He has it all stock except for some add ons to the motor so it will spin the tires. Nice vette and i agree with what frank said!

KMK454 · 02-03-2007, 10:22 PM

Hey, welcome to the forum! Nice cars there

I have a C6, I'm KMK454 over on Corvetteforum.

LT1powered · 02-03-2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMK454

Hey, welcome to the forum! Nice cars there

I have a C6, I'm KMK454 over on Corvetteforum.

Hey I checked out your C6 pics. Man that is one gorgeous car! I am a huge fan of the C6's. I would love to own one someday.

That 78 c10 is super clean as well!

boatpuller · 02-03-2007, 10:47 PM

that is a very nice vette.welcome aboard.

poolboy65-ls1 · 02-04-2007, 02:23 AM

Welcome!!! From Arkansas as well!

02-03-2007, 02:31 AM	#1
LT1powered Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 9	Greetings to all, new to this forum I just thought it would be appropriate that my first post be used to introduce myself. I have a 1986 2wd SWB Silverado. It belonged to my grandpa and I bought it from my family after he passed away a few years ago. I am in the process of fixing it up and right now it is in the body shop getting painted back Frost White. The truck has 69,500 miles on it and is pretty much just stock right now with a few exceptions. It was originally a 305, with some 3:08 gears. It would not hardly get out of its own way so I swapped out the 3:08's for some 4:11's and soon the 305 is coming out and an aluminum headed LT1 out of a 95' Camaro will be taking its place. As for other cars I take an interest in, I have a 1977 Trans-Am (pretty rough, but still driveable) and my other love is a 1970 454 4-spd Corvette that I am just about through with restoring (it now features a 525hp 496 stroker and a Tremec 5-spd.) I am a certified gearhead and I am glad to have found this forum. I am sure I will have lots of questions in the upcoming months and I hope that you guys will be able to help me out along the way.

02-03-2007, 02:48 AM	#2
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum welcome aboard from Alberta Canada!! Lots of info on this site to help out with the truck !!

02-03-2007, 03:10 AM	#3
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Hope you find all the information you need here. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

02-03-2007, 03:15 AM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Welcome to the board!!! Your vette sounds bad a$$!! Got any pictures of your vehicals? seems like everyone on here loves pictures. the people on here are great and full of knowllage about these trucks. The 95 LT1 will be a nice reliable and most of all powerfull upgrade for that 86! I also think it has been done a few times and alot of people on here can help you out with links to swaps and such. Good luck with it and it has a good history behind it. here was an 84 with a LT1 in it on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 02-03-2007 at 03:38 AM.

02-03-2007, 03:30 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-03-2007, 04:36 AM	#6
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Welcome to the site and we would love to see some pics of your rides. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-03-2007, 09:24 AM	#7
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Welcome to one of the coolest forums on the web. It's cool to see another Arkansan here. A surprise, as well. You'll find alot of helpful info here. Your a gearhead, so we'll count on your knowledge, as well. We love pics when they come available.

02-03-2007, 10:01 AM	#8
Duro5341 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 239	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Welcome, from Ontario.........I have yet to ask a question, and not get a accurate ansewer. Lots of knowlegable people here. You'll enjoy it here Duro

02-03-2007, 10:06 AM	#9
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum from Phoenix, pics please love the 86's __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

02-03-2007, 10:18 AM	#10
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum to the best board ever i'm presently working on a 86 Silverado swb with a 400sb. Send pics we love pics

02-03-2007, 10:37 AM	#11
LT1powered Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 9	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Yea, sorry no pictures yet. I am on stinkin dial up most of the time so I am slow about posting pics sometimes, sorry. Here's a link to a pic of the Vette from Eureka Springs last fall http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ngs2006139.jpg I am a senior member over at the Corvette Forum and I go by the name LS-Five. Here's a link to the thread that talks about the Corvette Weekend from last fall. Lots of nice cars, check it out. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=eureka My car is the green one down toward the bottom, but if you follow the first link it will take you straight there, Last edited by LT1powered; 02-03-2007 at 10:38 AM.

02-03-2007, 10:45 AM	#12
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Welcome from Oklahoma City. __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

02-03-2007, 10:53 AM	#13
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Welcom from Nokesville Virginia

02-03-2007, 10:56 AM	#14
LT1powered Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 9	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Here's a link to a video of my 77 Trans-Am. My buddy has this on his my Space page. http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...srt10SS057.flv Let me know what you think.

02-03-2007, 11:00 AM	#15
LT1powered Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 9	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Unfortuately the only pics I have of the truck are regular photos not digital and I do not have a scanner. I will have to take some digital shots when she gets back from being painted. I will be posting those in a couple of weeks.



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02-03-2007, 12:50 PM	#17
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Welcome to the board ! Looking at the Vette , I am sure that the truck will turn out nice . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-03-2007, 06:17 PM	#19
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum yeah progress shots are great to have! Man i wish i could afford a vette some times those look really nice. My uncal still has his first car buy the way a 79? black corvette with the red interior. He has it all stock except for some add ons to the motor so it will spin the tires. Nice vette and i agree with what frank said! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-03-2007, 10:22 PM	#20
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum Hey, welcome to the forum! Nice cars there I have a C6, I'm KMK454 over on Corvetteforum. __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

02-03-2007, 10:47 PM	#22
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Greeetings to all, new to this forum that is a very nice vette.welcome aboard.

02-04-2007, 02:23 AM	#23
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