My 85 c20 build attempt. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:04 PM

My first truck, been working on it since the end of 08. Let me know what yall think.... Comments/suggestions greatly appreciated. This is what she looked like back in 08

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:05 PM

The start of the build... look on the table in the back to see the real damage!

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:08 PM

Start of the tear down.

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:10 PM

Frame bare!

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:12 PM

Body

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:48 PM

the real hidden damage shows up

J Knight · 12-07-2011, 11:20 PM

Well, I see half a crankshaft on the table LOL. Nice truck to start with. Whats the plans?

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Well, I see half a crankshaft on the table LOL. Nice truck to start with. Whats the plans?

rebuilding it back to somewhat stock nothing too extreme, i have more pics im working on uploading

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:55 PM

I know i skipped lots of progress here but cant seem to find any in between pics... dis assembled hid the recievier hitch for a roll pan and sandblasted and painted

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:58 PM

New cab, notice it has some extras on top that i really liked!

85chevy383 · 12-08-2011, 12:01 AM

Had an old tailgate laying in the shop decided i needed to add a custom touch!

85chevy383 · 12-07-2011, 11:57 PM

One of those pics in the shop revealed how i cheated, cab was too bad ended up finding another...

WigglesTheHoly · 12-08-2011, 12:22 AM

Looking good so far man!

Eyegore · 12-08-2011, 12:55 AM

I call that more than an attempt!!!!! Looks nice, send more progress pics.

manimal · 12-08-2011, 07:52 AM

Very nice job.

85chevy383 · 12-08-2011, 08:56 AM

motor back from the machine shop... 383 stroker eagle forged steel rotating assembly 6'' rods mahle forged pistons arp main and head studs, world products sportsman 2 heads, then a fresh coat of paint

85chevy383 · 12-08-2011, 09:02 AM

Roller cam roller rockers and serpentine set up to get rid of the old slinging v-belts.... Had to set it in and hear the thing run, a few wires and a radiator and the beast comes alive, Gotta say i love the sound of 3-chamber flowmasters through 3" pipe

sumran · 12-08-2011, 09:04 AM

Inspiring! That is a great looking build and a wonderful work space.

85chevy383 · 12-08-2011, 09:07 AM

Thanks for all the comments more pictures to come

85chevy383 · 12-08-2011, 09:22 AM

Cab back from media blast, uncovered a lil hidden damage here too not too bad though

85chevy383 · 12-08-2011, 09:27 AM

rocker repair

85chevy383 · 12-08-2011, 09:28 AM

This picture shows a little bit of the roll pan..... and the little dog lol

Pop's C-10 · 12-08-2011, 09:29 AM

nice

85chevy383 · 12-08-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

nice

Thanks

DBLSPRT68 · 12-09-2011, 05:31 PM

I like the attention to detail your doing! Looks great!!!!!!!

12-07-2011, 11:04 PM	#1
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	My 85 c20 build attempt. My first truck, been working on it since the end of 08. Let me know what yall think.... Comments/suggestions greatly appreciated. This is what she looked like back in 08 Attached Images

12-07-2011, 11:05 PM	#2
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. The start of the build... look on the table in the back to see the real damage! Attached Images Last edited by 85chevy383; 12-07-2011 at 11:07 PM. Reason: pic did not show

12-07-2011, 11:08 PM	#3
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Start of the tear down. Attached Images

12-07-2011, 11:10 PM	#4
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Frame bare! Attached Images

12-07-2011, 11:12 PM	#5
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Body Attached Images

12-07-2011, 11:48 PM	#6
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. the real hidden damage shows up Attached Images

12-07-2011, 11:20 PM	#7
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Well, I see half a crankshaft on the table LOL. Nice truck to start with. Whats the plans? __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

12-07-2011, 11:55 PM	#9
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. I know i skipped lots of progress here but cant seem to find any in between pics... dis assembled hid the recievier hitch for a roll pan and sandblasted and painted Attached Images

12-07-2011, 11:58 PM	#10
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. New cab, notice it has some extras on top that i really liked! Attached Images

12-08-2011, 12:01 AM	#11
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Had an old tailgate laying in the shop decided i needed to add a custom touch! Attached Images

12-07-2011, 11:57 PM	#12
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. One of those pics in the shop revealed how i cheated, cab was too bad ended up finding another...

12-08-2011, 12:22 AM	#13
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Looking good so far man! __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

12-08-2011, 12:55 AM	#14
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. I call that more than an attempt!!!!! Looks nice, send more progress pics. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

12-08-2011, 07:52 AM	#15
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Very nice job. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

12-08-2011, 08:56 AM	#16
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. motor back from the machine shop... 383 stroker eagle forged steel rotating assembly 6'' rods mahle forged pistons arp main and head studs, world products sportsman 2 heads, then a fresh coat of paint Attached Images



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12-08-2011, 09:02 AM	#17
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Roller cam roller rockers and serpentine set up to get rid of the old slinging v-belts.... Had to set it in and hear the thing run, a few wires and a radiator and the beast comes alive, Gotta say i love the sound of 3-chamber flowmasters through 3" pipe Attached Images

12-08-2011, 09:04 AM	#18
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Inspiring! That is a great looking build and a wonderful work space. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

12-08-2011, 09:07 AM	#19
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Thanks for all the comments more pictures to come

12-08-2011, 09:22 AM	#20
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. Cab back from media blast, uncovered a lil hidden damage here too not too bad though Attached Images

12-08-2011, 09:27 AM	#21
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. rocker repair Attached Images

12-08-2011, 09:28 AM	#22
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. This picture shows a little bit of the roll pan..... and the little dog lol Attached Images

12-08-2011, 09:29 AM	#23
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. nice __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

12-09-2011, 05:31 PM	#25
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: My 85 c20 build attempt. I like the attention to detail your doing! Looks great!!!!!!! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

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