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chevyman95 · 07-11-2013, 08:45 AM

Been looking for a 1964-1966 C10 fleetside big rear window truck for a while and after looking at a few rust buckets for $3000+ finally expanded my search. Happened upon this 1986 silverado on a facebook auto group, it was the exact opposite of what I was looking for as it was a long bed, 2wd, with a 305. Drove 1.5 hours and did some haggling but didn't end up working out a deal then but that night finalized a deal and they drove it to me the next afternoon. Ended up with a pretty decent (in my opinion) 86 C20 for just at $1k. It's nice enough to be relatively proud of but not too nice to get a little dirty and haul some stuff.

I just need to adjust the carb and check the timing. Runs well right now but hesitates a little at low speeds and backfires like a gunshot within 3 sec of shutting it down. I'll take some better pictures and maybe start a project thread.

hopped up · 07-11-2013, 08:51 AM

looks like a nice truck for 1000! i think you did pretty good. nothing wrong with a longbed.
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PAWS 72 · 07-11-2013, 09:49 AM

good looking truck.From the way it sounds you got some wiggle room for goodies and still make a few dollars if you wanted to resale it.

**rs74** · 07-11-2013, 10:19 AM

I think you got one hell of a deal. You would be Very hard pressed to find a truck in that good of shape for that price here. I would have given 1000 in a heartbeat. Looks like a pretty clean ride. Congrats!

superwade57 · 07-11-2013, 10:25 AM

X2 ^
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tucsonjwt · 07-11-2013, 07:46 PM

Nice truck. $1000 for the truck and about another $1000 for gas for six months or so.

chevyman95 · 07-11-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

Nice truck. $1000 for the truck and about another $1000 for gas for six months or so.

Haha luckily it's not my daily. Got a 2004 Pontiac vibe with 175k on the clock

AWESOME NEWS... I was hoping the person I bought it from was wrong about the 305 (not that I have anything against a 305 but I'd like a 350)

I just checked the block code and it was a little hard to read but I believe it was 14010207 which shows up on http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php as a 1980-85 350 4bolt main truck engine.

The only thing that stinks is from the options label it had a 454 originally that is long gone...oh well.

Tons of options though. I'll post more pictures later.

**78 Big10 454** · 07-12-2013, 03:32 AM

Look on the bright side - you could have done a lot worse! Nice truck, though.

DBLSPRT68 · 07-12-2013, 08:29 AM

I think you did great. I LOVE IT! I had an 83 C20 for almost 10 years. It was awesome, but when I moved; I sold it. We did a lot of stuff together

tucsonjwt · 07-12-2013, 10:47 AM

If it still had the 454, make that about $1800 for six months of driving.

I have a 454 83 C20 so I have some experience there.

K10Scottsdale78 · 07-12-2013, 02:14 PM

you got yourself a good deal for $1000, congrats!

legendman · 07-12-2013, 02:17 PM

Nice score, looks to be in pretty good shape

meatwagon83 · 07-12-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

Nice truck. $1000 for the truck and about another $1000 for gas for six months or so.

dont like the mileage? sell it and get yourself some payments!! i will stick to my old truck, its much cheaper!!

and op that is an awesome deal for an awesome truck!!

07-11-2013, 08:45 AM	#1
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	My new work/play/man's truck... Been looking for a 1964-1966 C10 fleetside big rear window truck for a while and after looking at a few rust buckets for $3000+ finally expanded my search. Happened upon this 1986 silverado on a facebook auto group, it was the exact opposite of what I was looking for as it was a long bed, 2wd, with a 305. Drove 1.5 hours and did some haggling but didn't end up working out a deal then but that night finalized a deal and they drove it to me the next afternoon. Ended up with a pretty decent (in my opinion) 86 C20 for just at $1k. It's nice enough to be relatively proud of but not too nice to get a little dirty and haul some stuff. I just need to adjust the carb and check the timing. Runs well right now but hesitates a little at low speeds and backfires like a gunshot within 3 sec of shutting it down. I'll take some better pictures and maybe start a project thread. Attached Images

07-11-2013, 08:51 AM	#2
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: My new work/play/man's truck... looks like a nice truck for 1000! i think you did pretty good. nothing wrong with a longbed. Posted via Mobile Device

07-11-2013, 09:49 AM	#3
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: My new work/play/man's truck... good looking truck.From the way it sounds you got some wiggle room for goodies and still make a few dollars if you wanted to resale it.

07-11-2013, 10:19 AM	#4
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: My new work/play/man's truck... I think you got one hell of a deal. You would be Very hard pressed to find a truck in that good of shape for that price here. I would have given 1000 in a heartbeat. Looks like a pretty clean ride. Congrats! __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

07-11-2013, 10:25 AM	#5
superwade57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 664	Re: My new work/play/man's truck... X2 ^ Posted via Mobile Device

07-11-2013, 07:46 PM	#6
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: My new work/play/man's truck... Nice truck. $1000 for the truck and about another $1000 for gas for six months or so.

07-12-2013, 03:32 AM	#8
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: My new work/play/man's truck... Look on the bright side - you could have done a lot worse! Nice truck, though. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

07-12-2013, 08:29 AM	#9
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: My new work/play/man's truck... I think you did great. I LOVE IT! I had an 83 C20 for almost 10 years. It was awesome, but when I moved; I sold it. We did a lot of stuff together __________________ 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

07-12-2013, 10:47 AM	#10
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: My new work/play/man's truck... If it still had the 454, make that about $1800 for six months of driving. I have a 454 83 C20 so I have some experience there.

07-12-2013, 02:14 PM	#11
K10Scottsdale78 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marilla, NY Posts: 112	Re: My new work/play/man's truck... you got yourself a good deal for $1000, congrats! __________________ -1978 K10 Scottsdale LWB 400 SBC 4 spd muncie SM465 ("heavy chevy") -2002 Toyota Celica GT 5spd (gas saving daily driver) -1969 Pontiac Firebird (post-college project car)

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