Our 85's heart transplant... plenty of pics... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tink · 05-08-2007, 07:21 AM

This weekend we put a 'new' motor - rebuilt 305 - bored 30 over, comp cams extreme 4x4 cam, valve springs and double roller timing chain... and of course, a nice paint job, in our 85. The old one looked like no one ever changed the oil. We decided to replace it when we found a piece of a piston skirt in the oil pan when we replaced the oil pump.

The old motor:

Scarey thing is, she could still chirp a tire with that sludgy ol' 305...

The new motor:

Also, I don't think I've posted pictures of the truck either, so here it is:

**old Rusty C10** · 05-08-2007, 09:40 AM

thats a nice looking truck , tink. and your painting looks great too
I had a 305 in one of my old beasts and it wasnt as bad as people claim.. but then again im not one for drag racing the truck i just use em for work and all

Grande Rojo · 05-08-2007, 09:52 PM

looks good............ how does that 305 run with the compcam?

BaddBusa2005 · 05-08-2007, 10:04 PM

nice man, i really like the seat

SmittySmith · 05-08-2007, 10:36 PM

Nice looking ride! Having a new heartbeat sure makes life better.

~Smitty

Hoods69BadBowTie · 05-09-2007, 01:27 AM

Awesome looking new motor. Looks like the old motor had almost as much oil on the outside as the inside. Nice looking truck too.

Tink · 05-10-2007, 08:08 AM

Thanks guys, it is running really good... unfortunately, after the cam break-in and first drive the gas tank went, so it sat for a few days until we got a new one. Put the new one in yesterday and took it for a good drive.
Grande Rojo, I think that comp cam was a good fit for this motor... since it is a 305 in a heavy truck with 2.73s, it needed more low end power and torque. It does pull hills better now.
BaddBusa2005, the seat was in it when we bought it... the guy said it was from his 67-72 chevy C10.

bigblock79 · 05-10-2007, 09:17 PM

good job nice truck yes that seat does look like a 67-72

05-08-2007, 07:21 AM	#1
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Our 85's heart transplant... plenty of pics... This weekend we put a 'new' motor - rebuilt 305 - bored 30 over, comp cams extreme 4x4 cam, valve springs and double roller timing chain... and of course, a nice paint job, in our 85. The old one looked like no one ever changed the oil. We decided to replace it when we found a piece of a piston skirt in the oil pan when we replaced the oil pump. The old motor: Scarey thing is, she could still chirp a tire with that sludgy ol' 305... The new motor: Also, I don't think I've posted pictures of the truck either, so here it is: Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list! Last edited by Tink; 05-08-2007 at 07:23 AM.

05-08-2007, 09:40 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Our 85's heart transplant... plenty of pics... thats a nice looking truck , tink. and your painting looks great too I had a 305 in one of my old beasts and it wasnt as bad as people claim.. but then again im not one for drag racing the truck i just use em for work and all __________________ 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!!

05-08-2007, 09:52 PM	#3
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: Our 85's heart transplant... plenty of pics... looks good............ how does that 305 run with the compcam? __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

05-08-2007, 10:04 PM	#4
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Our 85's heart transplant... plenty of pics... nice man, i really like the seat __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-08-2007, 10:36 PM	#5
SmittySmith '82 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 82	Re: Our 85's heart transplant... plenty of pics... Nice looking ride! Having a new heartbeat sure makes life better. ~Smitty

05-09-2007, 01:27 AM	#6
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Our 85's heart transplant... plenty of pics... Awesome looking new motor. Looks like the old motor had almost as much oil on the outside as the inside. Nice looking truck too. __________________ 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!!

05-10-2007, 08:08 AM	#7
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: Our 85's heart transplant... plenty of pics... Thanks guys, it is running really good... unfortunately, after the cam break-in and first drive the gas tank went, so it sat for a few days until we got a new one. Put the new one in yesterday and took it for a good drive. Grande Rojo, I think that comp cam was a good fit for this motor... since it is a 305 in a heavy truck with 2.73s, it needed more low end power and torque. It does pull hills better now. BaddBusa2005, the seat was in it when we bought it... the guy said it was from his 67-72 chevy C10. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

05-10-2007, 09:17 PM	#8
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: Our 85's heart transplant... plenty of pics... good job nice truck yes that seat does look like a 67-72 __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11



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