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AceX · 04-17-2007, 05:29 AM

I feel like such a jackass as I'm typing this, but I feel that there is enough interest in my truck (thread hijack count: 3) that maybe I should tell its story and open it up to some Q&A.

The story:

I bought this little Silverado for $1000 from my uncle who had purchased it when it was brand new back in 1985. It was the first vehicle he had every bought brand new off the lot. He originally intended for it to be used as his shop truck. He and my grandfather ran a VERY reputable truck repair shop in Woodland, California. The shop was owned by my family for 57 years until my uncle finally decided to retire at age 55. With the sale came a huge liquidation of parts, tools, and work vehicles. One of these vehicles, is the truck that I now own...

I bought this beauty on July 5th, 2006. It was two days before I fell asleep at the wheel of my beloved 1986 MR2 and crashed it into a guard rail. At this point, my father is convinced it was fate for me to have this truck...

After coping with the loss of my MR2, I decided to focus on the truck. I didn't want to turn it into a big project like the MR2 was and my 1954 GMC is. Just a few mods; lowering kit, bed liner, small stereo, and alittle engine work were all I wanted, then low-and-behold, my father bought me my first issue of "Truckin'" magazine. In the back of the magazine was an orange 1985 Silverado that was slammed on the ground with a stock body and interior. It was then that I caved in and decided to take the truck seriously...

Several months and many $$$ later, I now have something that is truly special to myself and everyone my family has ever done business with. This truck seems to bring me into contact with some of the greatest people I have ever met.

Every week there is an offer from someone to buy the truck (highest offer thus far: $10,000). It fills me with pride to know that other people appreciate this truck. It makes those late night spent detailing it worth it.

Now, for the pics...

Specs:

1985 Silverado 1/2ton w/ tow package
305ci motor (mostly stock)

A/C system converted to R134
A/C hardlines polished
Powermaster 140amp Alternator (powder coated black)

K&N replacement air filter
Custom stealthd 2.5" cat-back exhaust system (no tips; pipe is cut off 1/4 inch below bed side panel, just above stock location; removable Cat-delete pipe)

Belltech lowering kit (2/4 drop)
15x10 American Racing wheels with BFG Radial T/A's (255/60/15 front; 275/60/15 rear)

Pioneer DEH 880PRS headunit
Arc Audio FD4100 amplifier
Pioneer 10" shallow mount subwoofers (2)
MB Quart Premium 5.25" component set (tweeters mounting in dash in stock speaker locations)
MB Quart Q-Series 6.5" component set (mounted in doors)

Still to come:

Various powder coated pieces under the hood
Welded in tie-down hooks in bed
Spray-on bedliner
Hidden hitch
Minor bodywork and paint.
Restore interior
Arc Audio FD600.1 amplifier (signed by Chip Foose)
Kinetik Cap Killer battery

04-17-2007, 05:29 AM	#1
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	My truck; Q&A I feel like such a jackass as I'm typing this, but I feel that there is enough interest in my truck (thread hijack count: 3) that maybe I should tell its story and open it up to some Q&A. The story: I bought this little Silverado for $1000 from my uncle who had purchased it when it was brand new back in 1985. It was the first vehicle he had every bought brand new off the lot. He originally intended for it to be used as his shop truck. He and my grandfather ran a VERY reputable truck repair shop in Woodland, California. The shop was owned by my family for 57 years until my uncle finally decided to retire at age 55. With the sale came a huge liquidation of parts, tools, and work vehicles. One of these vehicles, is the truck that I now own... I bought this beauty on July 5th, 2006. It was two days before I fell asleep at the wheel of my beloved 1986 MR2 and crashed it into a guard rail. At this point, my father is convinced it was fate for me to have this truck... After coping with the loss of my MR2, I decided to focus on the truck. I didn't want to turn it into a big project like the MR2 was and my 1954 GMC is. Just a few mods; lowering kit, bed liner, small stereo, and alittle engine work were all I wanted, then low-and-behold, my father bought me my first issue of "Truckin'" magazine. In the back of the magazine was an orange 1985 Silverado that was slammed on the ground with a stock body and interior. It was then that I caved in and decided to take the truck seriously... Several months and many $$$ later, I now have something that is truly special to myself and everyone my family has ever done business with. This truck seems to bring me into contact with some of the greatest people I have ever met. Every week there is an offer from someone to buy the truck (highest offer thus far: $10,000). It fills me with pride to know that other people appreciate this truck. It makes those late night spent detailing it worth it. Now, for the pics... Specs: 1985 Silverado 1/2ton w/ tow package 305ci motor (mostly stock) A/C system converted to R134 A/C hardlines polished Powermaster 140amp Alternator (powder coated black) K&N replacement air filter Custom stealthd 2.5" cat-back exhaust system (no tips; pipe is cut off 1/4 inch below bed side panel, just above stock location; removable Cat-delete pipe) Belltech lowering kit (2/4 drop) 15x10 American Racing wheels with BFG Radial T/A's (255/60/15 front; 275/60/15 rear) Pioneer DEH 880PRS headunit Arc Audio FD4100 amplifier Pioneer 10" shallow mount subwoofers (2) MB Quart Premium 5.25" component set (tweeters mounting in dash in stock speaker locations) MB Quart Q-Series 6.5" component set (mounted in doors) Still to come: Various powder coated pieces under the hood Welded in tie-down hooks in bed Spray-on bedliner Hidden hitch Minor bodywork and paint. Restore interior Arc Audio FD600.1 amplifier (signed by Chip Foose) Kinetik Cap Killer battery Last edited by AceX; 04-17-2007 at 05:32 AM.