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86shorty · 05-20-2013, 12:39 PM

Hi all..
Names Jesse. I've been a part of the forum scene for a few years. About 2 weeks ago I acquired an 86 shortbed silverado. 350 and th350 tranny. First Chevy I've ever owned! I aint the type of guy to bag on Ford cuz they re still my favorite but I don't mind driving either

figured I'd come give a hello!
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77ChevySharkBite · 05-20-2013, 01:48 PM

Welcome to the forum man!! I'm not sure if you have, but post up some pictures of your whip so we can admire it!

We're all gear head junkies that love our trucks. There's a lot of knowledge here on the forum so enjoy, again welcome to our Squared Family full of Squared Freaks!

Do you have any plans for the truck or leave it as is?

86shorty · 05-20-2013, 02:18 PM

Oh I will! Currently its my dd. The previous owner did some shotty..I mean SHOTTY wiring. Body is really straight no rot. The engine is feom a 95 tbi truck but was converted to carb. The truck as decoded by vin was ak original 305 with a 700r4 and now has the complete opposite (pulled the engine numbers). As for plans..just to fix it up and finiah what the p.o. started. She runs real smooth ajd likes to cruise. I'd like to get the wiring sorted..its mostly in the dash..replace some interior parts that are worn and finish getting around the door jambs painted. Looks like its already been lowered some
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77ChevySharkBite · 05-20-2013, 03:31 PM

yeah from your profile pictures it looks to be lowered a tad, but I don't blame ya for wanting to get the wiring cleaned up, and looking nice!

It'll be a lot of work but it'll be well worth it trust me!

I'm about to have to dig into wiring myself not exactly looking forward to it, but it'll have to be done to look good!

R&K's71 · 05-20-2013, 07:32 PM

ugh wiring not my favorite lol welcome Jesse, My name is Kenny I'm in Silex Mo. A couple hours north of ya. I'll be in your neck of the woods this weekend for the NSRA.

vegadesign · 05-20-2013, 07:59 PM

Welcome to the forum! Pics! Pics! Pics! Pics! Pics!
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mopar346 · 05-20-2013, 10:22 PM

Welcome to the forum, there are some really good folks here.

Hope ya stay awhile!

86shorty · 05-20-2013, 11:04 PM

Thank you for the welcomes! I will get some more pics up when the weather clears..been gettiglng pummelled with rain and storms. Ovr always enjoyed sharing and learning knowledge. On another Ford forum I've become good friends with many of the guys. I'm sure ill be around for a good long while

Chevy is a whole new animal to me. My twin brother is all for Chevy and I've always been kinda particular on old fords..but i found this beauty and couldnt pass her up! They s
Shine up real nice and are great to cruise around in!
As for the wiring..I picked me up a Haynes manual and have been studying it. Wiring is my least favorite right behind sheet metal work. the p.o. also took a 95 columnout and out it in this 86. I'm thinking thats where he got his connections crossed. I have left blinkers turning on hazards..headlights turning on buzzers and dashlights are nary to be found. It'll be worth it in the end!
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andrewmp6 · 05-21-2013, 03:29 AM

Welcome to the forum,A lot of us on here are like me like all brands as long as its old or cool looking.

05-20-2013, 12:39 PM	#1
86shorty Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 63	New Guy Here Hi all.. Names Jesse. I've been a part of the forum scene for a few years. About 2 weeks ago I acquired an 86 shortbed silverado. 350 and th350 tranny. First Chevy I've ever owned! I aint the type of guy to bag on Ford cuz they re still my favorite but I don't mind driving either figured I'd come give a hello! Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2013, 01:48 PM	#2
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: New Guy Here Welcome to the forum man!! I'm not sure if you have, but post up some pictures of your whip so we can admire it! We're all gear head junkies that love our trucks. There's a lot of knowledge here on the forum so enjoy, again welcome to our Squared Family full of Squared Freaks! Do you have any plans for the truck or leave it as is? __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

05-20-2013, 02:18 PM	#3
86shorty Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 63	Re: New Guy Here Oh I will! Currently its my dd. The previous owner did some shotty..I mean SHOTTY wiring. Body is really straight no rot. The engine is feom a 95 tbi truck but was converted to carb. The truck as decoded by vin was ak original 305 with a 700r4 and now has the complete opposite (pulled the engine numbers). As for plans..just to fix it up and finiah what the p.o. started. She runs real smooth ajd likes to cruise. I'd like to get the wiring sorted..its mostly in the dash..replace some interior parts that are worn and finish getting around the door jambs painted. Looks like its already been lowered some Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2013, 03:31 PM	#4
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: New Guy Here yeah from your profile pictures it looks to be lowered a tad, but I don't blame ya for wanting to get the wiring cleaned up, and looking nice! It'll be a lot of work but it'll be well worth it trust me! I'm about to have to dig into wiring myself not exactly looking forward to it, but it'll have to be done to look good! __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

05-20-2013, 07:32 PM	#5
R&K's71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Silex Mo Posts: 180	Re: New Guy Here ugh wiring not my favorite lol welcome Jesse, My name is Kenny I'm in Silex Mo. A couple hours north of ya. I'll be in your neck of the woods this weekend for the NSRA.

05-20-2013, 07:59 PM	#6
vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: New Guy Here Welcome to the forum! Pics! Pics! Pics! Pics! Pics! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

05-20-2013, 10:22 PM	#7
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	Re: New Guy Here Welcome to the forum, there are some really good folks here. Hope ya stay awhile!

05-20-2013, 11:04 PM	#8
86shorty Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 63	Re: New Guy Here Thank you for the welcomes! I will get some more pics up when the weather clears..been gettiglng pummelled with rain and storms. Ovr always enjoyed sharing and learning knowledge. On another Ford forum I've become good friends with many of the guys. I'm sure ill be around for a good long while Chevy is a whole new animal to me. My twin brother is all for Chevy and I've always been kinda particular on old fords..but i found this beauty and couldnt pass her up! They s Shine up real nice and are great to cruise around in! As for the wiring..I picked me up a Haynes manual and have been studying it. Wiring is my least favorite right behind sheet metal work. the p.o. also took a 95 columnout and out it in this 86. I'm thinking thats where he got his connections crossed. I have left blinkers turning on hazards..headlights turning on buzzers and dashlights are nary to be found. It'll be worth it in the end! Posted via Mobile Device

05-21-2013, 03:29 AM	#9
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: New Guy Here Welcome to the forum,A lot of us on here are like me like all brands as long as its old or cool looking.



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