Hello from KS! First post here...
 

Thought I'd say hello to everyone. This site has been a great help to me. I've been reading here (I read nearly every post before "search" finally showed up:crazy: ) for nearly two months.
I'd been wanting a 73-87 for several years and had been looking hard for about 8 months when I stumbled onto this truck. It's an 85 swb, a/c cab, power windows & locks. It has a rebuilt 355sbc, rebuilt m22 muncie, 3.42 rear, longtube headers & dual 2.5" flowmaster exhaust, and edelbrock 1405 carb. The entire drivetrain has 6k miles on it. It was originally a 305/700r4. It's got a cam, but no idea what specs--can just barely tell it's there at 750rpm. I have all the receipts from the engine and transmission rebuild as well as many other parts the PO bought. The entire front brake system is new including master cylinder & lines. Since I bought it and with some help from this site I've done the following: All new e-brake parts, restored the rallye wheels, buffed the paint a bit, mostly new (junk yard) dash w/autometer gauges & aftermarket stereo/speakers, new waterpump, and did all the normal maintenance. I STOLE THIS TRUCK FOR $1500!!! I guess the guy must have been desperate for cash, as he only had it for 8 months. I've been daily-driving it since mid-september and I LOVE it!! Here's a few pics, hope they work.

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looking good... welcome to our addiction

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Welcome!

Yep. You stole it.... :)

It looks similar to mine..sort of almost kinda.

Slonaker

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Yes you did steel it!!!!:metal:

:welcome2:

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HARRR Matey, another truck for the Kansaswinters to eat away at. I live about 50 miles South of you in Lebo. I have two of the Mid eighties trucks in the garage.

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You Are Very Brave Posting Pics Of That Truck This Soon After Stealing It :haha: I Am Jealous That's A Slick Truck Have Fun With It And :welcome:

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Welcome from another newby! This is a great place to hang out and interact with other trucksters.
Nice ride!
Smitty.

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Sweet truck! What are your plans for it? Keep us posted with pics. Also,... welcome to the board from central Missouri. lolife99.

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Man, you DID steal that, because the guages ALONE are worth half of that! NICE!!

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$1,500???:rolleyes:

holy crap!, what a deal!...(why the heck cant i find these deals?):crazy:

welcome to "our" madness:lol:

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no kidding, i guess patience is a virtue, i looked around for about 3 months and finally sunk $800 into an 83 SWB with a caved in cab and lots of work to do, i've put about $5000 in the motor and tranny and other various parts, but as ugly as it is, i luv it. My favorite is the look i get when i get in the multi-colored frankenstein truck and see the look on their face when that sbc fires up through the true dual 40Series flowmasters...priceless.

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Welcome to the forum swb85. You sure waited a long time to jump in and make a post. Now that you got that behind you don't be shy, post away. It looks like you got a really nice truck, and no doubt you got a smoking deal. Keep us posted on your progress.... :)

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:welcome2: From sunny and warm So.Fla.:metal:

My first 73-87 truck was an 85 but she was involved in a fatal accident:whine:

She looks very nice enjoy.

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Yes you stole it, and i want those gauges:metal:

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Holy $#!+!!! That is a smok'in deal!!!:bling2:

:welcoem: from Phoenix
Shawn,

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Welcome to the board from Minnesota! :)

That is a VERY nice looking truck, and like the others said...helluva deal for ya! Stick around and make yourself at home.

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Welcome from another KS member.

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Thanks for all the compliments guys. The pics make her look a little better than in person. There's the few typical cancer spots behind the rear fenderwells and on the rockers/cab corners. It's mostly on the surface, but there is pea-size hole right by the passenger door handle. The paint is starting to peel on the front of the hood too. Stupid GM water based paint:crazy:. As far as plans for the truck, it's going to be my daily driver for awhile. Hopefully the mean @ss kansas winter won't be too rough on her! I think I'll probably do a 2/4 or 3/5 drop, can't decide which. My camaro has about 3" of ground clearance, so I kinda liked being able to work under the truck without jacking her up.....but they look soooo sick lowered! I've still got some things to finish up on the camaro over the winter, but this spring is going to bring some truck fever for sure:metal:

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Welcome from Iowa! I lowered yours for you as a little welcoming gift, hope you dont mind. Nice truck you got & for a great price too...corn

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Wow! That looks awesome! My wife's going to be mad at you......cuz I'm definitely lowering it now!:lol: How much of a drop do you think that would be? Thanks!!!!!

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Hmmmmm, @ 5/7 Id say...corn

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Welcome from SW Washington State....

Nice looking ride....don't believe I've seen that color

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Yes sir, I was thinking when I first read this post "I would slam that sucker"!! Do it Do it!!!!

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Wow, no kidding on stealing that one, lol. :cong:
Well, good to have you on the board. Hope you plan on being here for a while. :welcome2:

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nice truck.