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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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I like turtles...
Join Date: May 2008
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Re: My New 86 SWB
very nice! looks like a sharp truck. good score
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1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock ![]() Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. |
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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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Join Date: Jun 2007
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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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Re: My New 86 SWB
Here is a quick video of his:
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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 ?
Frank
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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.
![]() 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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Re: My New 86 SWB
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 .
Frank
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Re: My New 86 SWB
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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Re: My New 86 SWB
Nice buy Tony!
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Re: My New 86 SWB
your on your way man.
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Re: My New 86 SWB
that is a nice truck and I think you got it for an excellent price,
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Re: My New 86 SWB
Nice buy!
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Re: My New 86 SWB
Well done and the price was right. You gotta love those Short Wide Bed Chevy's!
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Re: My New 86 SWB
Did you pick that up in Scott City?
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Re: My New 86 SWB
Nice score!
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Re: My New 86 SWB
Killer deal...
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Re: My New 86 SWB
Nice truck
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Re: My New 86 SWB
Awesome looking truck I like it! Sounds like a good deal too!
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Re: My New 86 SWB
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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Re: My New 86 SWB
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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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