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Location: Sharpsville, IN
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My 85 build
Figured I would finally post up what I have been working on. It's a 85 Shortbed 2wd, 350 motor, and 700r4 trans.
Here is what I started with. Little rough. Pic is of the one I used for parts. It was too far gone, had to buy another cab and doghouse. ![]() Raised trans tunnel. ![]() Shaved the heater box. ![]() Narrowed and cupped the lower control arms. ![]() ![]() ![]() Engine done and waiting. ![]() Got the brackets made for bucket seats and the under side undercoated. ![]() Frame is off to get blasted. When it gets back, Z'ing the frame and installing the 4 link. ![]() Been slow going here lately, but i try to something even if it isnt much. I'll try to remember to take pics to keep this updated. Sometimes though I get on a roll and forget to stop, lol. |
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Re: My 85 build
Don't think this is the right forum, don't see an AD or TF sitting on that frame...
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Re: My 85 build
Yeah, noticed that too late to delete. Trying to get it moved. Newbie move, lol
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Re: My 85 build
Been working on it a little more. Got the frame started.
![]() ![]() Got the 4 link tacked in. ![]() ![]() Scored me a console with the Bose system in it. ![]() Got the cab undercoated. ![]() |
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Re: My 85 build
Double posted for some reason
Last edited by AnotherC10; 07-15-2013 at 11:07 PM. |
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Re: My 85 build
How well does that console fit. Do you have any closeups of where it meets the dash.
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Re: My 85 build
It fits good on the one side. The passenger side not so well. I am fiberglassing my dash and figured I would just mold this console in too. Shouldnt be too bad though. Like the old saying goes "primer and paint will hide what aint", lol.
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Re: My 85 build
Well I have got quite a bit done since my last post. Set the motor and trans in and made new crossmember.
![]() Boxed the frame in and got it down on the ground. ![]() Got the cab and body bolted back on. ![]() Started building the bracing for the bed floor. Think I am going to drop it down after the notch so i can at least carry a good sized cooler if I want to. ![]() |
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Re: My 85 build
It's been awhile since I updated this thread. Heres what I have done so far. Got the engine and transmision all set in.
![]() Got the blazer tank fabbed up some what. ![]() Bought new wheels and put them on to make sure everything clears. ![]() Got fenders mocked up and welded in. ![]() Made the cowl hood. ![]() Fabbed up some lift supports for the hood since the stock ones would no longer work. ![]() ![]() ![]() Finally found a color i like and painted intake and valve covers to match rest of the truck eventually. ![]() |
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Re: My 85 build
Looks really nice. What did you use as a guide for determining the angles of your four link. Did you consider a four link with bars perpendicular to the axle, along with locator bar for axle? I am thinking of a four link setup for a moderate H.P (600), 417 SB future build.
What type of driving are you planning for your truck? Les |
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Re: My 85 build
On the bar setup, I talked to the guys at Thor bros. and they told me what measurements and angles to do. I went with a triangulated 4 link because it is a little easier to setup. This is just going to be a driver. Might be some "spirited" driving, but probably will never see a drag strip.
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Re: My 85 build
Love it all, definitely subscribed!
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Re: My 85 build
sick!!! love the drop!!
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Location: Sharpsville, IN
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Re: My 85 build
Well my stock booster was a bit close to the engine for me, so I bought a new one. I think it is much better. Ported and polished the throttle body too.
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