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Car'n'Guitars · 12-07-2011, 05:58 PM

Hi guys I'm new here and thought I would post here because this seemed like a good forum. First of all I'm 17 years old and I love old cars and trucks. The truck I have is a 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe, I've had the truck since I was 16. The truck has a 305 with a th700r4 trans. It has dual tanks and glass-packs. The truck needs a new bed and a lot of body work. Mechanically it is near perfect.

big10ratrod77 · 12-07-2011, 06:11 PM

awsome truck man what are your plans for it??? besides body work. eny chance i could get a better pic of your grill guard? ide like to build somthing like that for my 79 4x4.

Goldfinger · 12-07-2011, 07:33 PM

Frame looks bent you may need to straighten it out overall nice truck. the 305/700r4 is a nice combo.

Car'n'Guitars · 12-07-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by big10ratrod77

awsome truck man what are your plans for it??? besides body work. eny chance i could get a better pic of your grill guard? ide like to build somthing like that for my 79 4x4.

I'd like to rebuild it to the stock specs because I still have the sheet for it in the glove box. And yeah I can try to get more pics what do you need?

Car'n'Guitars · 12-07-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldfinger

Frame looks bent you may need to straighten it out overall nice truck. the 305/700r4 is a nice combo.

No the frame isnt bent its because the back tire is flat and the bed supports are rotted.
I think its a nice truck for being free.

Car'n'Guitars · 12-07-2011, 08:53 PM

Here's some more pictures of the truck. Thanks.

jimboh247 · 12-07-2011, 09:13 PM

A few question/comments.

Free is always good, but unless you're doing all the body work, you might be easier to start with something with less rust. The bed would be no problem, but that floor and rocker are going to take some work.

Does it have a different front end? I thought 85's had dual headlights on both sides?

The bedliner looks almost brand new. Do you know what's under it?

Car'n'Guitars · 12-07-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jimboh247

A few question/comments.

Free is always good, but unless you're doing all the body work, you might be easier to start with something with less rust. The bed would be no problem, but that floor and rocker are going to take some work.

Does it have a different front end? I thought 85's had dual headlights on both sides?

The bedliner looks almost brand new. Do you know what's under it?

All the body work will be done with me and my friend. He builds circle track racecars, so he has a nice garage and all the tools needed to do it. And yeah your right the whole front end was switched thats part of the reason why the grill say gmc instead of the chevy emblem. The bed floor is fine besides the supports. Why how would you go about fixing the bed? Oh and yes the truck is chevy I did look up the vin info.

jimboh247 · 12-07-2011, 10:16 PM

When I said "No Problem" on the bed, I meant replace it. You could come down to the sunny South and find a relatively rust free bed and be ahead of the game.

By the looks of your bed, the $200 you might spend on a new bed would be worth the time/travel.
Plus, a nice road trip!

big10ratrod77 · 12-07-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

I'd like to rebuild it to the stock specs because I still have the sheet for it in the glove box. And yeah I can try to get more pics what do you need?

wow i thought i was the only perosn on here who likes there trucks stock ide like some pics of that grill guard

Car'n'Guitars · 12-07-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jimboh247

When I said "No Problem" on the bed, I meant replace it. You could come down to the sunny South and find a relatively rust free bed and be ahead of the game.

By the looks of your bed, the $200 you might spend on a new bed would be worth the time/travel.
Plus, a nice road trip!

okay thats what i thought you meant, yeah i would definately have to go south to find a bed.

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Originally Posted by big10ratrod77

wow i thought i was the only perosn on here who likes there trucks stock ide like some pics of that grill guard

What kind of pic do you need? I mean angle wise or side wise.

Heavy87Chevy · 12-07-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

okay thats what i thought you meant, yeah i would definately have to go south to find a bed.

I was able to get a southern box in almost mint shape for about $700 Canadian so I'm sure you could find one fairly cheap, definitely much easier than repairing it. I joined this site at 19 & I'm 20 now so its nice to see some other young lads with love for these beautiful square machines! Good luck man!

WigglesTheHoly · 12-08-2011, 12:29 AM

I've tracked down a bed here in Kansas I'm going to probably try and buy here in a few weeks. Cruising Craigslist and being patient helps.

Your41Plague12 · 12-08-2011, 05:13 AM

The front clip is most likely original other than the grille. The low trim models, such as the custom deluxe and some scottsdales, came with the one rectangular headlight and the turn signals beneath, like shown. The grille you have is 73-80 style, which shouldn't even bolt up. I'm not sure how you did that one. You have lots of work ahead of you, but you should be able to get it with enough time and hard work.

Car'n'Guitars · 12-08-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

The front clip is most likely original other than the grille. The low trim models, such as the custom deluxe and some scottsdales, came with the one rectangular headlight and the turn signals beneath, like shown. The grille you have is 73-80 style, which shouldn't even bolt up. I'm not sure how you did that one. You have lots of work ahead of you, but you should be able to get it with enough time and hard work.

Yeah thats what I meant. I did not put that grille on the truck it's what was on it when my dad bought it many years ago.

Car'n'Guitars · 12-08-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy87Chevy

I was able to get a southern box in almost mint shape for about $700 Canadian so I'm sure you could find one fairly cheap, definitely much easier than repairing it. I joined this site at 19 & I'm 20 now so its nice to see some other young lads with love for these beautiful square machines! Good luck man!

Thanks, I have always liked these years of trucks since I was really little. I think it was because of when my dad first bought this truck me and him changed the front axle and rebuilt it, and that was one of my first real expirences working on cars.

packsand · 12-09-2011, 12:26 AM

WHEN YOU GET DONE IT COULD LOOK LIKE THIS....GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRUCK...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1323404756

**Clyde65** · 12-09-2011, 12:45 PM

when your heading down, let us know Im sure some of us could help you find what your needing and look at it before you commit.

Car'n'Guitars · 12-09-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by packsand

WHEN YOU GET DONE IT COULD LOOK LIKE THIS....GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRUCK...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1323404756

Yeah, thats a killer truck you have there.

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

when your heading down, let us know Im sure some of us could help you find what your needing and look at it before you commit.

Thanks but that proably wont be happening for a while. Have to get the money for it, I have the resources though.

12-07-2011, 05:58 PM	#1
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe Hi guys I'm new here and thought I would post here because this seemed like a good forum. First of all I'm 17 years old and I love old cars and trucks. The truck I have is a 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe, I've had the truck since I was 16. The truck has a 305 with a th700r4 trans. It has dual tanks and glass-packs. The truck needs a new bed and a lot of body work. Mechanically it is near perfect. Attached Images

12-07-2011, 06:11 PM	#2
big10ratrod77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hillborough nc Posts: 410	Re: 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe awsome truck man what are your plans for it??? besides body work. eny chance i could get a better pic of your grill guard? ide like to build somthing like that for my 79 4x4. __________________ 77 chevy BIG 10 350/sm465/12bolt w 3.73 bout 240 horse power NO power steerin 79 chevy 1/2 ton 250/three on the tree/3.08s soon to get built 250/floor shift conversion/3.08s 81 mercedes 300d 25 MPG 77 chevy BIG DOOLEY 454/sm-465/14 bolt 4.10s "fully loaded" 73 plymouth duster 225 slant six/230 3 speed/8 1/4 trying to acheve 300 horse six http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3135091 '77 chevy trucks. built to stay tough. life is short build a hot rod

12-07-2011, 07:33 PM	#3
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe Frame looks bent you may need to straighten it out overall nice truck. the 305/700r4 is a nice combo. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

12-07-2011, 08:53 PM	#6
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe Here's some more pictures of the truck. Thanks. Attached Images

12-07-2011, 09:13 PM	#7
jimboh247 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 157	Re: 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe A few question/comments. Free is always good, but unless you're doing all the body work, you might be easier to start with something with less rust. The bed would be no problem, but that floor and rocker are going to take some work. Does it have a different front end? I thought 85's had dual headlights on both sides? The bedliner looks almost brand new. Do you know what's under it? __________________ '85 SWB Silverado Last edited by jimboh247; 12-07-2011 at 09:13 PM. Reason: spelling errors

12-07-2011, 10:16 PM	#9
jimboh247 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 157	Re: 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe When I said "No Problem" on the bed, I meant replace it. You could come down to the sunny South and find a relatively rust free bed and be ahead of the game. By the looks of your bed, the $200 you might spend on a new bed would be worth the time/travel. Plus, a nice road trip! __________________ '85 SWB Silverado Last edited by jimboh247; 12-07-2011 at 10:17 PM. Reason: can't type worth a hoot

12-08-2011, 12:29 AM	#13
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe I've tracked down a bed here in Kansas I'm going to probably try and buy here in a few weeks. Cruising Craigslist and being patient helps. __________________ 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, 05:13 AM	#14
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe The front clip is most likely original other than the grille. The low trim models, such as the custom deluxe and some scottsdales, came with the one rectangular headlight and the turn signals beneath, like shown. The grille you have is 73-80 style, which shouldn't even bolt up. I'm not sure how you did that one. You have lots of work ahead of you, but you should be able to get it with enough time and hard work. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

12-09-2011, 12:26 AM	#17
packsand Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boise Id Posts: 80	Re: 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe WHEN YOU GET DONE IT COULD LOOK LIKE THIS....GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRUCK...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1323404756 Attached Images

12-09-2011, 12:45 PM	#18
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe when your heading down, let us know Im sure some of us could help you find what your needing and look at it before you commit. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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