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swb85 · 11-07-2005, 04:38 PM

Thought I'd say hello to everyone. This site has been a great help to me. I've been reading here (I read nearly every post before "search" finally showed up

) for nearly two months.
I'd been wanting a 73-87 for several years and had been looking hard for about 8 months when I stumbled onto this truck. It's an 85 swb, a/c cab, power windows & locks. It has a rebuilt 355sbc, rebuilt m22 muncie, 3.42 rear, longtube headers & dual 2.5" flowmaster exhaust, and edelbrock 1405 carb. The entire drivetrain has 6k miles on it. It was originally a 305/700r4. It's got a cam, but no idea what specs--can just barely tell it's there at 750rpm. I have all the receipts from the engine and transmission rebuild as well as many other parts the PO bought. The entire front brake system is new including master cylinder & lines. Since I bought it and with some help from this site I've done the following: All new e-brake parts, restored the rallye wheels, buffed the paint a bit, mostly new (junk yard) dash w/autometer gauges & aftermarket stereo/speakers, new waterpump, and did all the normal maintenance. I STOLE THIS TRUCK FOR $1500!!! I guess the guy must have been desperate for cash, as he only had it for 8 months. I've been daily-driving it since mid-september and I LOVE it!! Here's a few pics, hope they work.

Prerunner1982 · 11-07-2005, 04:50 PM

looking good... welcome to our addiction

Slonaker · 11-07-2005, 04:51 PM

Welcome!

Yep. You stole it....

It looks similar to mine..sort of almost kinda.

Slonaker

Eyegore · 11-07-2005, 05:18 PM

Yes you did steel it!!!!

piecesparts · 11-07-2005, 05:48 PM

HARRR Matey, another truck for the Kansaswinters to eat away at. I live about 50 miles South of you in Lebo. I have two of the Mid eighties trucks in the garage.

86 GMG · 11-07-2005, 06:29 PM

You Are Very Brave Posting Pics Of That Truck This Soon After Stealing It

I Am Jealous That's A Slick Truck Have Fun With It And :welcome:

SmittySmith · 11-07-2005, 06:46 PM

Welcome from another newby! This is a great place to hang out and interact with other trucksters.
Nice ride!
Smitty.

**lolife99** · 11-07-2005, 07:36 PM

Sweet truck! What are your plans for it? Keep us posted with pics. Also,... welcome to the board from central Missouri. lolife99.

*DroppedZ84* · 11-07-2005, 09:18 PM

Man, you DID steal that, because the guages ALONE are worth half of that! NICE!!

bigarmzz · 11-07-2005, 11:01 PM

$1,500???

holy crap!, what a deal!...(why the heck cant i find these deals?)

welcome to "our" madness

koreric75 · 11-07-2005, 11:15 PM

no kidding, i guess patience is a virtue, i looked around for about 3 months and finally sunk $800 into an 83 SWB with a caved in cab and lots of work to do, i've put about $5000 in the motor and tranny and other various parts, but as ugly as it is, i luv it. My favorite is the look i get when i get in the multi-colored frankenstein truck and see the look on their face when that sbc fires up through the true dual 40Series flowmasters...priceless.

**N2TRUX** · 11-07-2005, 11:27 PM

Welcome to the forum swb85. You sure waited a long time to jump in and make a post. Now that you got that behind you don't be shy, post away. It looks like you got a really nice truck, and no doubt you got a smoking deal. Keep us posted on your progress....

87 STEPPER · 11-08-2005, 01:13 AM

From sunny and warm So.Fla.

My first 73-87 truck was an 85 but she was involved in a fatal accident

She looks very nice enjoy.

79stepside · 11-08-2005, 02:08 AM

Yes you stole it, and i want those gauges

Jebb1978 · 11-08-2005, 02:39 AM

Holy $#!+!!! That is a smok'in deal!!!

from Phoenix
Shawn,

bigblock73 · 11-08-2005, 08:08 AM

Welcome to the board from Minnesota!

That is a VERY nice looking truck, and like the others said...helluva deal for ya! Stick around and make yourself at home.

1987 Shortwide · 11-08-2005, 08:29 AM

Welcome from another KS member.

swb85 · 11-08-2005, 11:32 AM

Thanks for all the compliments guys. The pics make her look a little better than in person. There's the few typical cancer spots behind the rear fenderwells and on the rockers/cab corners. It's mostly on the surface, but there is pea-size hole right by the passenger door handle. The paint is starting to peel on the front of the hood too. Stupid GM water based paint

. As far as plans for the truck, it's going to be my daily driver for awhile. Hopefully the mean @ss kansas winter won't be too rough on her! I think I'll probably do a 2/4 or 3/5 drop, can't decide which. My camaro has about 3" of ground clearance, so I kinda liked being able to work under the truck without jacking her up.....but they look soooo sick lowered! I've still got some things to finish up on the camaro over the winter, but this spring is going to bring some truck fever for sure

corn · 11-08-2005, 07:55 PM

Welcome from Iowa! I lowered yours for you as a little welcoming gift, hope you dont mind. Nice truck you got & for a great price too...corn

swb85 · 11-09-2005, 10:12 AM

Wow! That looks awesome! My wife's going to be mad at you......cuz I'm definitely lowering it now!

How much of a drop do you think that would be? Thanks!!!!!

corn · 11-09-2005, 07:27 PM

Hmmmmm, @ 5/7 Id say...corn

Blue Beard · 11-09-2005, 10:30 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State....

Nice looking ride....don't believe I've seen that color

Jebb1978 · 11-10-2005, 04:19 AM

Yes sir, I was thinking when I first read this post "I would slam that sucker"!! Do it Do it!!!!

Ric83 · 11-10-2005, 01:18 PM

Wow, no kidding on stealing that one, lol.

Well, good to have you on the board. Hope you plan on being here for a while.

hotrodhomi · 11-10-2005, 06:43 PM

nice truck.

11-07-2005, 04:38 PM	#1
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Hello from KS! First post here... Thought I'd say hello to everyone. This site has been a great help to me. I've been reading here (I read nearly every post before "search" finally showed up ) for nearly two months. I'd been wanting a 73-87 for several years and had been looking hard for about 8 months when I stumbled onto this truck. It's an 85 swb, a/c cab, power windows & locks. It has a rebuilt 355sbc, rebuilt m22 muncie, 3.42 rear, longtube headers & dual 2.5" flowmaster exhaust, and edelbrock 1405 carb. The entire drivetrain has 6k miles on it. It was originally a 305/700r4. It's got a cam, but no idea what specs--can just barely tell it's there at 750rpm. I have all the receipts from the engine and transmission rebuild as well as many other parts the PO bought. The entire front brake system is new including master cylinder & lines. Since I bought it and with some help from this site I've done the following: All new e-brake parts, restored the rallye wheels, buffed the paint a bit, mostly new (junk yard) dash w/autometer gauges & aftermarket stereo/speakers, new waterpump, and did all the normal maintenance. I STOLE THIS TRUCK FOR $1500!!! I guess the guy must have been desperate for cash, as he only had it for 8 months. I've been daily-driving it since mid-september and I LOVE it!! Here's a few pics, hope they work. Attached Images __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

11-07-2005, 04:50 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... looking good... welcome to our addiction __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

11-07-2005, 04:51 PM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Welcome! Yep. You stole it.... It looks similar to mine..sort of almost kinda. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-07-2005, 05:18 PM	#4
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Yes you did steel it!!!! __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

11-07-2005, 05:48 PM	#5
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... HARRR Matey, another truck for the Kansaswinters to eat away at. I live about 50 miles South of you in Lebo. I have two of the Mid eighties trucks in the garage.

11-07-2005, 06:29 PM	#6
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... You Are Very Brave Posting Pics Of That Truck This Soon After Stealing It I Am Jealous That's A Slick Truck Have Fun With It And :welcome: __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

11-07-2005, 06:46 PM	#7
SmittySmith '82 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 82	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Welcome from another newby! This is a great place to hang out and interact with other trucksters. Nice ride! Smitty.

11-07-2005, 07:36 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Sweet truck! What are your plans for it? Keep us posted with pics. Also,... welcome to the board from central Missouri. lolife99. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-07-2005, 09:18 PM	#9
DroppedZ84 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 186	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Man, you DID steal that, because the guages ALONE are worth half of that! NICE!!

11-07-2005, 11:01 PM	#10
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,545	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... $1,500??? holy crap!, what a deal!...(why the heck cant i find these deals?) welcome to "our" madness __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

11-07-2005, 11:15 PM	#11
koreric75 83C10SWB Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana Posts: 69	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... no kidding, i guess patience is a virtue, i looked around for about 3 months and finally sunk $800 into an 83 SWB with a caved in cab and lots of work to do, i've put about $5000 in the motor and tranny and other various parts, but as ugly as it is, i luv it. My favorite is the look i get when i get in the multi-colored frankenstein truck and see the look on their face when that sbc fires up through the true dual 40Series flowmasters...priceless. __________________ Koreric75 2003 Suburban Z-71 4x4 5.3L 83 C10 SWB FOR SALE 350ci/700Raptor Jr Picture&Progress Page

11-07-2005, 11:27 PM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Welcome to the forum swb85. You sure waited a long time to jump in and make a post. Now that you got that behind you don't be shy, post away. It looks like you got a really nice truck, and no doubt you got a smoking deal. Keep us posted on your progress.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-08-2005, 01:13 AM	#13
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... From sunny and warm So.Fla. My first 73-87 truck was an 85 but she was involved in a fatal accident She looks very nice enjoy. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

11-08-2005, 02:08 AM	#14
79stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 25	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Yes you stole it, and i want those gauges __________________ John 1979 Chevy stepside Built 350 with Th350 auto Not slow anymore!

11-08-2005, 02:39 AM	#15
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Holy $#!+!!! That is a smok'in deal!!! from Phoenix Shawn, __________________ 1959 GMC project



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11-08-2005, 08:08 AM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Welcome to the board from Minnesota! That is a VERY nice looking truck, and like the others said...helluva deal for ya! Stick around and make yourself at home. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-08-2005, 08:29 AM	#17
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Welcome from another KS member. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

11-08-2005, 11:32 AM	#18
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Thanks for all the compliments guys. The pics make her look a little better than in person. There's the few typical cancer spots behind the rear fenderwells and on the rockers/cab corners. It's mostly on the surface, but there is pea-size hole right by the passenger door handle. The paint is starting to peel on the front of the hood too. Stupid GM water based paint. As far as plans for the truck, it's going to be my daily driver for awhile. Hopefully the mean @ss kansas winter won't be too rough on her! I think I'll probably do a 2/4 or 3/5 drop, can't decide which. My camaro has about 3" of ground clearance, so I kinda liked being able to work under the truck without jacking her up.....but they look soooo sick lowered! I've still got some things to finish up on the camaro over the winter, but this spring is going to bring some truck fever for sure __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

11-08-2005, 07:55 PM	#19
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Welcome from Iowa! I lowered yours for you as a little welcoming gift, hope you dont mind. Nice truck you got & for a great price too...corn Last edited by corn; 09-16-2007 at 06:56 PM.

11-09-2005, 10:12 AM	#20
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Wow! That looks awesome! My wife's going to be mad at you......cuz I'm definitely lowering it now! How much of a drop do you think that would be? Thanks!!!!! __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

11-09-2005, 07:27 PM	#21
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Hmmmmm, @ 5/7 Id say...corn

11-09-2005, 10:30 PM	#22
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Welcome from SW Washington State.... Nice looking ride....don't believe I've seen that color __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-10-2005, 04:19 AM	#23
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Yes sir, I was thinking when I first read this post "I would slam that sucker"!! Do it Do it!!!! __________________ 1959 GMC project

11-10-2005, 01:18 PM	#24
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... Wow, no kidding on stealing that one, lol. Well, good to have you on the board. Hope you plan on being here for a while. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

11-10-2005, 06:43 PM	#25
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Hello from KS! First post here... nice truck.

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