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[Wayne penn]

I found a 86 Silverado k10,4 spd 4 wheel drive p/s pb tilt and ac in a barn a few months ago. Paid $800.00 I replaced the carb. and drove it home 86 miles. No problems at all. Had to replace front fender and front bumper. I have plans to do some updating as I can afford it.

I will be looking for a few parts in the next few months

Wayne

[tommy217xxx]

Welcome Wayne. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. Nice job Robbin the guy. Lol

[barry1982]

Hi Wayne, I would agree you got a great deal on your 86. I have a 82' and a 85' K10. With the 4 speed standard, you have a fairly "bullet proof" truck. I converted my 82' to a 4-speed standard after burning out my third 700 R4. Was alot of work, but well worth it. I use the truck daily around the farm pulling heavy trailers and for hunting/fishing. The thing I like best about these old trucks is they are simple. You can trouble shoot/fix them yourself at home, and parts are cheap.

[Gregski]

welcome, and pic or it didn't happen, ha ha

[Wayne penn]

Here are some photo's. Have put on new front bumper, painted rally wheels black. Found the trim rings and caps at the local swap meet for $30.00. I still need to polish the rings.

Truck will be Black when done. Interior is Carmine red. Need to repair dash pad or replace. the body has very little rust for a Colorado truck. When I bought this truck it came with all the original paperwork and receipts since day 1. Need to decide if I put on a new rear bumper or go with a roll pan. Leaning more toward the bumper

Wayne

[barry1982]

Yes, looks like you got a really good deal. I too would go with a rear bumper instead of a roll pan... Just a suggestion, but I would check your front wheel bearings. Had one pile up on mine shortly after I bought it. It's not the nicest job in the world, have to pull out the hubs etc. I like the fact you can repack the original bearings. 88 and up you need to buy a "cartridge bearing unit" for $375 per side...... (been there, done that)

[68Timber]

Did the SM465 some with a NP208 in half ton? Or is it a 205? Nice score, you stole that.