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1985 Chevrolet C-10 long bed Pickup.
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Goal: To Become a all-purpose Vehicle
AKA: Cruiser, Tow Pig, Show, ECT....
Start Date: Sept 07'
Planned End date: Summer 09'
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History:
the story of this truck isn't a heart breaking one. This truck has been in my family since it was purchased back in 85. Bought to be "GAS SAVER" by my grandfather when he was even told it wont help much at all... Well the truck was passed down the family chain from my Grandfather to my uncle to my dad and finally to me.
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Factory Specs:
Engine: 1st Generation 4.3 Vortec V-6 rated at 155 hp 210 Torque
Trans: TH400
Rear: 2.73 open diff
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Setup as of 12/07:
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Engine:
91' 350 block bored .030 over
Silv-o-lite flat top pistons (10.5 comp)
Fully Balanced
Lunati 278 cam
94' Heads Ported, decked and opened for 2.02 I and 1.60 E valves
Summit Gear Drive
160 thermostat
Edelbrock Performer Intake
Holley 670 Street Avenger
Holley blue fuel pump
Flowtech Long tube Headers
3.0 inch dual exhaust with 2.25 h pipe and Summit chambered mufflers
NOS plate system set to a 100 shot
Dual Electric Fans
New 3 row Radiator
Trans:
Rebuilt 2 years ago with Beefed up clutches and bands , drilled valve body,
B&M 2000 Hole Shot converter.
Rear end:
Stock 2.73 with new bearings.
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Future Plans:
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Engine:
Possible stroker kit to 383
Trans:
Have the Governor changed to permit higher shift points then 5500 rpm
Rear end:
Change the chunk to a 3.08 or 3.42 with a Unit
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Body and Interior
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History:
easy. no crome, no options. its a stripper truck
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Setup as of 12/07:
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Exterior:
Shaved drip rails, Fender Emblems, Fixed Cab Corners, New Windshield, Phantom Grille, Polished grille trim, New Lower Valence, SM Roll Pan, all New lights and lenses, Painted International Red
Interior:
In Process black swap over with Buckets and center console out of a Blazer. Dash and most of inside of the truck to be done in black tweed.
Windows to be tinted to 20%
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Suspension, Wheels & Tires
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Setup as of 12/07
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Brakes:
Stock Manual Disc Brakes with 11' Drums
Suspension:
Stock all the way Around with Air shocks in back.
Wheels:
Factory Rallys 15 x 6 on front and 15 x 8 on rear.
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Future Plans
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Brakes:
Drilled and slotted rotors and Ceramic Pads, Power Booster and Master Cylinder, and stock drums in rear with a Line Lock.
Suspension:
DJM Drop Spindles, Drop Hangers and shackles in back for a 2.5 / 4 drop
Stock Sway bar from a suburban
Wheels:
Dont know what style yet but will be a 17 x 9 with 275/50 tires and a 3.5 backspacing.
Updates to Come...
1985 Chevrolet C-10 long bed Pickup.
----------------------------------------
Goal: To Become a all-purpose Vehicle
AKA: Cruiser, Tow Pig, Show, ECT....
Start Date: Sept 07'
Planned End date: Summer 09'
----------------------------------------
History:
the story of this truck isn't a heart breaking one. This truck has been in my family since it was purchased back in 85. Bought to be "GAS SAVER" by my grandfather when he was even told it wont help much at all... Well the truck was passed down the family chain from my Grandfather to my uncle to my dad and finally to me.
----------------------------------------
Factory Specs:
Engine: 1st Generation 4.3 Vortec V-6 rated at 155 hp 210 Torque
Trans: TH400
Rear: 2.73 open diff
----------------------------------------
Setup as of 12/07:
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Engine:
91' 350 block bored .030 over
Silv-o-lite flat top pistons (10.5 comp)
Fully Balanced
Lunati 278 cam
94' Heads Ported, decked and opened for 2.02 I and 1.60 E valves
Summit Gear Drive
160 thermostat
Edelbrock Performer Intake
Holley 670 Street Avenger
Holley blue fuel pump
Flowtech Long tube Headers
3.0 inch dual exhaust with 2.25 h pipe and Summit chambered mufflers
NOS plate system set to a 100 shot
Dual Electric Fans
New 3 row Radiator
Trans:
Rebuilt 2 years ago with Beefed up clutches and bands , drilled valve body,
B&M 2000 Hole Shot converter.
Rear end:
Stock 2.73 with new bearings.
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Future Plans:
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Engine:
Possible stroker kit to 383
Trans:
Have the Governor changed to permit higher shift points then 5500 rpm
Rear end:
Change the chunk to a 3.08 or 3.42 with a Unit
-----------------------------------------
Body and Interior
-----------------------------------------
History:
easy. no crome, no options. its a stripper truck
-----------------------------------------
Setup as of 12/07:
-----------------------------------------
Exterior:
Shaved drip rails, Fender Emblems, Fixed Cab Corners, New Windshield, Phantom Grille, Polished grille trim, New Lower Valence, SM Roll Pan, all New lights and lenses, Painted International Red
Interior:
In Process black swap over with Buckets and center console out of a Blazer. Dash and most of inside of the truck to be done in black tweed.
Windows to be tinted to 20%
-----------------------------------------
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
-----------------------------------------
Setup as of 12/07
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Brakes:
Stock Manual Disc Brakes with 11' Drums
Suspension:
Stock all the way Around with Air shocks in back.
Wheels:
Factory Rallys 15 x 6 on front and 15 x 8 on rear.
-----------------------------------------
Future Plans
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Brakes:
Drilled and slotted rotors and Ceramic Pads, Power Booster and Master Cylinder, and stock drums in rear with a Line Lock.
Suspension:
DJM Drop Spindles, Drop Hangers and shackles in back for a 2.5 / 4 drop
Stock Sway bar from a suburban
Wheels:
Dont know what style yet but will be a 17 x 9 with 275/50 tires and a 3.5 backspacing.
Updates to Come...
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