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Old 12-28-2008, 11:46 PM   #1
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Smile My New 86 SWB

Here's my recent buy off craigslist. I sold my 78 Malibu to get a daily driver truck and found this one. An 86 Silverado SWB. This is my first time owning a square body and I love it. I'm glad I was able to find it and think I did pretty good. It has a rebuilt 350 with TBI, 700R4, crack free dash and is very solid. Only a little rust on the cab corners. Otherwise its very stock and runs great. I paid $2650. Well worth it IMO.

Plans are to *try* and resist modding it out too much, but I have a short list in my sig. Here's a pic:

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Old 12-28-2008, 11:50 PM   #2
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very nice! looks like a sharp truck. good score
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Old 12-28-2008, 11:50 PM   #3
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Re: My New 86 SWB

that is one clean looking truck you have there, great buy IMO, as for the list of mods you want to do, it will grow and expand and.......................
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Old 12-28-2008, 11:50 PM   #4
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Re: My New 86 SWB

Looks good!!
What was your Malibu like?
I have a buddy that has one that is sick!! 454/TKO 5spd and 125 shot of nitrous. Can see air under the tires when he launches!!
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Old 12-28-2008, 11:54 PM   #5
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Re: My New 86 SWB

Here is a quick video of his:
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Old 12-29-2008, 12:09 AM   #6
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Re: My New 86 SWB

Nice truck . Code 29 Dk Blue is a nice color . I like the fact that it is a non metallic color . TBI sounds good also . Is it a late production 86 with a factory TBI or did someone add it ?
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Old 12-29-2008, 12:19 AM   #7
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Re: My New 86 SWB

I've been into G-bodies for awhile.. The Malibu was just a factory 305 black on black, nice orig car. But I sold it for extra cash since it didn't get much use and I needed a truck for hauling. This one fit the bill perfect... now I'm all about these squares.

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Nice truck . Code 29 Dk Blue is a nice color . I like the fact that it is a non metallic color . TBI sounds good also . Is it a late production 86 with a factory TBI or did someone add it ?
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I don't know much about the TBI but it does appear factory and it runs great. It has been repainted and the paint is fairly decent. I guess its still the factory color?.. I can't wait til spring when I can get a chance to wax it at least.
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Old 12-29-2008, 12:31 AM   #8
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The reason I asked is because 87 was officially the first year for TBI . I have heard some late production 86's were fuel injected . Check the vin for the engine code and see if your truck was originally a 5.7 engine . If so , it would have been a TBI since 81-86's came with 305's in half tons . Would make it fairly rare .
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Old 12-29-2008, 12:39 AM   #9
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Frank I read that too so I was surprised it had TBI. Even the emission sticker under the hood indicates a TBI system and according to the tag in the glove box it came with a 305???
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Old 12-29-2008, 09:48 AM   #10
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Re: My New 86 SWB

Nice buy Tony!
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Old 12-29-2008, 11:00 AM   #11
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your on your way man.
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Old 12-29-2008, 01:08 PM   #12
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that is a nice truck and I think you got it for an excellent price,
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Old 12-29-2008, 07:53 PM   #13
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Nice buy!
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Old 12-29-2008, 09:06 PM   #14
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Well done and the price was right. You gotta love those Short Wide Bed Chevy's!
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Old 12-29-2008, 10:15 PM   #15
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Did you pick that up in Scott City?
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Old 12-29-2008, 10:58 PM   #16
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No I picked it up here in St. Louis. I had been looking for awhile and I couldn't pass this one up.
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Old 12-29-2008, 11:24 PM   #17
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Old 12-30-2008, 12:21 AM   #18
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Killer deal...
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Old 12-30-2008, 02:06 AM   #19
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Awesome looking truck I like it! Sounds like a good deal too!
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Very nice truck indeed. I envy those of you that have overdrives. It looks nice and clean. What are your thoughts on new centercaps and trim rings? I'm in the same boat as you. Don't know what to get. I've seen 2 inch trim rings, 3 inch trim rings, chrome centercaps, plastic centercaps, so many choices.
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Old 12-30-2008, 10:20 AM   #22
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Very nice truck indeed. I envy those of you that have overdrives. It looks nice and clean. What are your thoughts on new centercaps and trim rings? I'm in the same boat as you. Don't know what to get. I've seen 2 inch trim rings, 3 inch trim rings, chrome centercaps, plastic centercaps, so many choices.
I got a set of chrome plastic ones off ebay for $50 with the stickers and then I have a set of 3" chrome rings on the way. I'll be putting those on after I paint the wheels.

I'm not a big fan of the all terrian tires on a 2wd but they still have good tread so I'll be keeping them on for now. I really wish they make a taller wide tire for a 15" wheel!
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