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01-21-2007, 10:11 PM
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Location: Ar
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I Got A 85 Lwb Today
I went ahead and picked up a lwb today. I runs pretty good. It has some smog crap on it(pump). I'm gonna remove it and see if it frees up somemore power. It has a fresh (cheap) paint job. The P.O. said he had the heater core replaced. He also said he replaced the tranny with a used one. It shifts out fine, but I'll see how long that will last. The windows work but slow as usual. Door locks work as well. The vent window whitsles. On the ride home I noticed a little vibration around 45mph, so I suspect it could need some Ujoints soon. The dash has a small crack. The seat is torn, but three weeks ago I saw the same seat in the salvage yard. I doubt it's still there, but I'm going back to see. It has a dual magnaflow exhaust system that sounds really tame through cast iron manifolds. Maybe some headers will wake it up. I don't know what it all needs as of yet. Next weekend I'll try and go over it a little more thoroughly. I paid 2K for it. I'm glad I got it. I really need to get my swb back on the road.
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01-21-2007, 10:18 PM
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Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
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Re: I Got A 85 Lwb Today
wow sweet truck...looks like you got a screaming deal on it too.
i love the color...and ralley wheels...i would be very proud to drive that my self... 
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01-21-2007, 10:23 PM
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Location: Malvern, AR
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Re: I Got A 85 Lwb Today
Looks like a good solid truck. Hope you don't find anything bad wrong with it.
 By the way, what part of the state are you in that still has a good junk yard? All the good ones around here have closed.  Have fun! Al
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_____________________________________________ 97 K1500 Tahoe 5.7 Stock "Driver" 78 swb C10 Silverodo/ 350cu. dual Flowmaster's, MSD cap, and wires. "Project"  LONG LIVE AMERICA!! 
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01-21-2007, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
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Re: I Got A 85 Lwb Today
I had an 83 the same color. It had an I6. Ran great.
Nice find. The exterior looks great. |
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01-21-2007, 10:40 PM
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On a budget like Fred Sanford
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Topeka, KS
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Re: I Got A 85 Lwb Today
Nice find!! Love the color too....biased of course.
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'85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD |
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01-21-2007, 10:41 PM
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Location: Caldwell,Tx.
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Re: I Got A 85 Lwb Today
Those valve covers could be a good sign . Frank
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01-21-2007, 11:04 PM
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Location: Ar
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Re: I Got A 85 Lwb Today
I'm in North Little Rock. We have a good amount of salvage yards here. Oh yeah I did find the owners manual in the glove box. No dual tanks. Needs headliner replaced(droopy). Cracked windsheild.
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01-21-2007, 11:10 PM
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Location: Malvern, AR
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Re: I Got A 85 Lwb Today
Thanks, thats good information for the furture. Good luck
Al
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_____________________________________________ 97 K1500 Tahoe 5.7 Stock "Driver" 78 swb C10 Silverodo/ 350cu. dual Flowmaster's, MSD cap, and wires. "Project" LONG LIVE AMERICA!!
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01-21-2007, 11:14 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NH / MA
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Re: I Got A 85 Lwb Today
nice find man looks like all the hunting payed off. Also as stated before by the looks of them valve covers it hasd a gm crate installed at some time.
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 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 |
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01-21-2007, 11:16 PM
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Re: I Got A 85 Lwb Today
also it is definatley a chevy with a gmc grill right ? judging by the horn button and the logo on the cab and fenders. Nice find man
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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 |
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