New Truck Day! [Archive]

SteveP

02-20-2009, 08:30 PM

The wife and I have been shopping around for new trucks for the last few weeks. All of the new trucks are nice, but for 35k+ we just couldn't stomach the payment.

So we picked up this jem today instead. It's an 85 C10 Silverado, 305 w/ 144k, all original with one respray in the factory color. The paint and interior are perfect. Air blows cold and this thing drives better then some trucks 10 years newer. I had a 87 K5 and really like these trucks. I'm stoked we got this one!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/HotRodedXXX/IMG_0930.jpg

ZUKIMON

02-20-2009, 08:34 PM

Nice truck man. I have worked on many of those over the years, but it's been a while since I have done anything with them.

Dave

02-20-2009, 08:48 PM

that is a bitchin truck. you wont slap vortec 350 heads, headers, and a supercharger on that 305. you wont ;)

SteveP

02-20-2009, 09:12 PM

that is a bitchin truck. you wont slap vortec 350 heads, headers, and a supercharger on that 305. you wont ;)

Haha :rockout:

I plan on leaving the 305 in there till it decides to punch out and then replace it with a 350.

Adeptus_Minor

02-20-2009, 09:53 PM

Would that be the cam-flattening 305?

SteveP

02-20-2009, 09:55 PM

Would that be the cam-flattening 305?

I suppose.

I've heard plenty of stories about these engines, but have never seen one fail. Hopefully this one stays strong for a few years.

Adeptus_Minor

02-20-2009, 10:01 PM

I imagine it'll be fine.
Maintenance is obviously cheaper and easier than most modern engines. :dthumb:

Dave

02-20-2009, 10:03 PM

Haha :rockout:

I plan on leaving the 305 in there till it decides to punch out and then replace it with a 350.

aww poo. 350 heads drops the cr into prime boost territory too

101lifts2

02-20-2009, 11:44 PM

SteveP

02-22-2009, 03:11 PM

Thats a nice condition 85...and its nice to see 2 GMs in the stable. lol

The 305s last long, but they are known to wear out cams. I would suggest changing the oil with synthetic. It will stick to the cam lobes better during startup.

Thanks for the heads up. Would switching to synthetic on a high mileage motor cause any problems?

...and the s10 isn't mine. I had a 99 Sonoma in the body style and you couldn't pay me to own another small truck. :panic:

Lamnidae

02-22-2009, 05:16 PM

Nice truck.

My gramps had an older chev (looks around the same time/age).

Damn thing sounded great even stock.

PhiSig1071

02-22-2009, 06:42 PM

The nicest thing about that truck? No depreciation! Ten years from now your new truck probably would be worth about 20% of what the sticker OTD price was, if not less. That thing? Probably worth damn near the same amount you paid for it. I am buying a old tow-vehicle in the next year or two, putting some work into it.

Adeptus_Minor

02-22-2009, 08:08 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Would switching to synthetic on a high mileage motor cause any problems?

Shouldn't :idk:
Just be sure to match the viscosity to your climate and the way you do most of your driving.

101lifts2

02-23-2009, 01:12 AM

Thanks for the heads up. Would switching to synthetic on a high mileage motor cause any problems?

...and the s10 isn't mine. I had a 99 Sonoma in the body style and you couldn't pay me to own another small truck. :panic:

Synthetic isn't going to cause any issues other than burning a tad more during warmup since it doesn't thicken as with conventional. Therefore you need to check the level more often.

Racerboy

02-23-2009, 02:10 AM

Congrats! I always loved that body style....now with all the $$$ you saved over new, get some new upper/lower control arms, drop spindles, 14" Slotted Brake Rotors and matching oversized calipers for up front, Do the disc brake conversion in the rear along with a shackle drop kit, some nice rims - 20X8 up front and 20X10 in the rear and you'll have a truck that handles as nice as it looks!

nhgunnut

02-23-2009, 04:52 AM

Cpngratulations. Those are great reliable trucks and not a bad platform to go little nuts on (hot rod) if you are of a mind to,

Homeslice

02-23-2009, 12:21 PM

That's an 85? Looks like an older body style, for some reason.

SteveP

03-04-2009, 10:30 AM

From what I've read 85 was a transitioning year for a few different body designs.

Here are a few pics I shot last week.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/HotRodedXXX/IMG_0932.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/HotRodedXXX/IMG_0931.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/HotRodedXXX/IMG_0934.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/HotRodedXXX/IMG_0935.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/HotRodedXXX/IMG_0936.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/HotRodedXXX/IMG_0938.jpg

Adeptus_Minor

03-04-2009, 10:46 AM

Now you need ARE or Cragar wheels, a big dash-mounted tach, and a dual exhaust system.
:dthumb:

unknownroad

03-05-2009, 10:30 PM

That's an 85? Looks like an older body style, for some reason.

It's 2009, man... '85 IS old. The platform was essentially unchanged from '73-'87 ('90 for the Suburban, Blazer, and 1-tons). That grille style was used from '83-'87.

So... a C-10 Silverado with air, cruise, tilt wheel, PL/PW, aftermarket stereo (I assume... they didn't have kick-panel speakers in '82, at least). And it all still works, the cab corners haven't rusted out, and all of the trim is on?? Nice score! :rockwoot:

unknownroad

03-06-2009, 12:52 PM

Ah, and no scuzzy stone guards in front of the rear wheel wells.... How did I forgot about those?

SteveP

03-07-2009, 02:35 PM

So... a C-10 Silverado with air, cruise, tilt wheel, PL/PW, aftermarket stereo (I assume... they didn't have kick-panel speakers in '82, at least). And it all still works, the cab corners haven't rusted out, and all of the trim is on?? Nice score! :rockwoot:

Thanks! I've only found a couple small areas of rust on the truck. Were talking smaller then a penny, but rust none the less. Just tossed on some new tires up front and did an oil change. Found out it has a nice 1904 Edelbrock 4 barrel on it as well.:rockwoot:

No doubt. Most of them look more like mine...

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/100/l_d01ca64643808f9ff178dbc7477c9f5d.jpg

That thing looks pretty good actually. Still the original paint?

Dnyce

03-07-2009, 02:59 PM

SteveP

03-09-2009, 10:56 AM

I'm very close to buying a new truck, but I'm reluctant to get rid of this one. I spent all weekend heaving firewood in and out of this old boy, and it got me thinking, would I really want to subject a new truck to this sort of beating?

The wife and I looked at new trucks as well. Between the high payments and the lack of stability of the big 3 we decided this was the better route.

Adeptus_Minor

03-09-2009, 11:20 AM

I'm very close to buying a new truck, but I'm reluctant to get rid of this one. I spent all weekend heaving firewood in and out of this old boy, and it got me thinking, would I really want to subject a new truck to this sort of beating?

A little Line-X in the bed will make all the difference. ;)