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85_prairieboy · 11-12-2009, 03:34 PM

My 85 started life with a regular shortbox, a manual transmission and a 4.3L V6. It now has a newer stepside box, a 350, and a TCI TH350 race transmission. It used to be my dd year round but now I just use it to cruise around and race at the nearest dragstrip (2 1/2 hours away)
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STOCKISH · 11-12-2009, 03:49 PM

Looks nice. What kind of times are you running?

85_prairieboy · 11-12-2009, 03:53 PM

I grafted an L-88 scoop onto the hood

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Installed Autometer Phantom gauges

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85_prairieboy · 11-12-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looks nice. What kind of times are you running?

So far a best time of 12.7@104

YouTube- Steve's racing

tvblazer78 · 11-12-2009, 07:59 PM

Nice run!! Looks good too..

3r!c84 · 11-12-2009, 09:18 PM

damn nice run.

tell me more what it got
what about rear gear,and how did u get it to hook up that good

Driveway Dreams · 11-12-2009, 09:24 PM

I like the look of the truck overall. And not to shabby time there. I think mine will run about that in the 100 ft.

85_prairieboy · 11-13-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

damn nice run.

tell me more what it got
what about rear gear,and how did u get it to hook up that good

I built a 350 for it with AFR 195 Eliminator heads and Speedpro forged pistons. On that pass I was spraying a 150 shot but it didn't pull as hard as I thought so I put the bottle on a gauge and it was only reading 600 psi. It should be a minimum 900 psi. It was a cool day and I don't have a bottle warmer yet so I guess it was the best I could do. In the rear all I have is the stock suspension and slicks. I was surprised how well it hooked. But I only have 3.42 gears so that is probably part of the reason. When I bought those gears I was still wanting to drive the truck and get good mileage. I am getting 17-18 mpg so not too bad. That is all going to change soon. I am back halfing the truck and increasing the cubic inches either by stroking my smallblock or starting fresh with a bigblock.

85_prairieboy · 11-14-2009, 12:07 AM

Gotta make these fit somehow

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3r!c84 · 11-14-2009, 12:15 AM

weld drag wheels

can they fit the stock center cap? that would be cool

Driveway Dreams · 11-27-2009, 10:44 PM

Wow!!!

How wide are those?!?

85_prairieboy · 11-29-2009, 01:56 AM

lol i'm not sure about the center caps. Actually they are Centerline Convo Pros 15x15. I am still trying to decide between a 4link and ladder bar rear suspension. Leaning towards the ladder bars

Driveway Dreams · 11-29-2009, 12:21 PM

Wow, that will be killer once you have those loaded under it. I look forward to watching your build. I like the truck!

team39763 · 01-04-2010, 06:02 AM

Did you ever get those wheels on there?

85_prairieboy · 01-05-2010, 12:31 AM

Unfortunately not yet. My truck is hibernating for the winter since I don't have a place to work on it. For now I'll just have to gather parts and plan how to set up the rear suspension

*87 chevy silverado* · 01-09-2010, 08:36 AM

thats a good looking truck

85_prairieboy · 07-03-2010, 05:36 PM

Finally got some work done on the truck. I replaced the Mallory box with a MSD 6al and a nitrous timing retard. They got mounted behind my glove box door. I put the slicks back on and took it to the track. I ran a 13.0 at 102. It wasn't running right but I still managed to pull off my best 60 foot time, 1.86. I found out that one spark plug was bad. The spark was jumping from the boot straight to the plug across the porcelien. So today I replaced the plugs and wires. I had some plug wire brackets I hadn't put on yet so this was the perfect time.

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I also replaced my sad looking alternator brackets with this setup
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85_prairieboy · 09-09-2010, 01:45 AM

I have been waiting on some parts but i couldn't wait to see what the new tires would look like in the wheel wells

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Here is one more from just before I started taking it apart

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z24god · 09-09-2010, 01:58 AM

looks good steve

*nbpro* · 10-11-2010, 08:27 AM

Looks sweet man

SS Delux · 10-11-2010, 11:35 AM

Where did you get the l88 scoop from and do you have any pics / tips on installing it cause I asume that it is glass.

1BadSS · 10-11-2010, 06:35 PM

Boy, that sure is alot of tire for a truck that runs 12's.

bigblock73 · 10-11-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BadSS

Boy, that sure is alot of tire for a truck that runs 12's.

You didn't read the entire thread did you?

1BadSS · 10-11-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

You didn't read the entire thread did you?

Did he mention it'll go 9's?

bigblock73 · 10-11-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BadSS

Did he mention it'll go 9's?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85_prairieboy

...That is all going to change soon. I am back halfing the truck and increasing the cubic inches either by stroking my smallblock or starting fresh with a bigblock.

I don't think he is back halving the truck just for looks, by reading his above post.

11-12-2009, 03:34 PM	#1
85_prairieboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glaslyn, Sask Posts: 131	85 Shortbox Low and not so slow My 85 started life with a regular shortbox, a manual transmission and a 4.3L V6. It now has a newer stepside box, a 350, and a TCI TH350 race transmission. It used to be my dd year round but now I just use it to cruise around and race at the nearest dragstrip (2 1/2 hours away) __________________ 85 GMC toy Lowered, newer box swap, 350 .060 over with AFR 195s, forged pistons, TCI TH350 1.83 60' 13.14 @ 100 on motor 1.49 60' 11.52 @ 116 w/150 shot 1952 Chevy truck project 1980 Z28 Camaro 1967 Camaro drag car 10.60@126 Last edited by 85_prairieboy; 11-12-2009 at 03:39 PM.

11-12-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Looks nice. What kind of times are you running? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-12-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
85_prairieboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glaslyn, Sask Posts: 131	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow I grafted an L-88 scoop onto the hood Installed Autometer Phantom gauges __________________ 85 GMC toy Lowered, newer box swap, 350 .060 over with AFR 195s, forged pistons, TCI TH350 1.83 60' 13.14 @ 100 on motor 1.49 60' 11.52 @ 116 w/150 shot 1952 Chevy truck project 1980 Z28 Camaro 1967 Camaro drag car 10.60@126

11-12-2009, 07:59 PM	#5
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Nice run!! Looks good too.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-12-2009, 09:18 PM	#6
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow damn nice run. tell me more what it got what about rear gear,and how did u get it to hook up that good __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-12-2009, 09:24 PM	#7
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow I like the look of the truck overall. And not to shabby time there. I think mine will run about that in the 100 ft. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 11-12-2009 at 09:25 PM.

11-14-2009, 12:07 AM	#9
85_prairieboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glaslyn, Sask Posts: 131	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Gotta make these fit somehow __________________ 85 GMC toy Lowered, newer box swap, 350 .060 over with AFR 195s, forged pistons, TCI TH350 1.83 60' 13.14 @ 100 on motor 1.49 60' 11.52 @ 116 w/150 shot 1952 Chevy truck project 1980 Z28 Camaro 1967 Camaro drag car 10.60@126

11-14-2009, 12:15 AM	#10
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow weld drag wheels can they fit the stock center cap? that would be cool __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-27-2009, 10:44 PM	#11
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Wow!!! How wide are those?!? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

11-29-2009, 01:56 AM	#12
85_prairieboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glaslyn, Sask Posts: 131	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow lol i'm not sure about the center caps. Actually they are Centerline Convo Pros 15x15. I am still trying to decide between a 4link and ladder bar rear suspension. Leaning towards the ladder bars __________________ 85 GMC toy Lowered, newer box swap, 350 .060 over with AFR 195s, forged pistons, TCI TH350 1.83 60' 13.14 @ 100 on motor 1.49 60' 11.52 @ 116 w/150 shot 1952 Chevy truck project 1980 Z28 Camaro 1967 Camaro drag car 10.60@126

11-29-2009, 12:21 PM	#13
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Wow, that will be killer once you have those loaded under it. I look forward to watching your build. I like the truck! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-04-2010, 06:02 AM	#14
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Did you ever get those wheels on there? __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

01-05-2010, 12:31 AM	#15
85_prairieboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glaslyn, Sask Posts: 131	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Unfortunately not yet. My truck is hibernating for the winter since I don't have a place to work on it. For now I'll just have to gather parts and plan how to set up the rear suspension __________________ 85 GMC toy Lowered, newer box swap, 350 .060 over with AFR 195s, forged pistons, TCI TH350 1.83 60' 13.14 @ 100 on motor 1.49 60' 11.52 @ 116 w/150 shot 1952 Chevy truck project 1980 Z28 Camaro 1967 Camaro drag car 10.60@126

01-09-2010, 08:36 AM	#16
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow thats a good looking truck

07-03-2010, 05:36 PM	#17
85_prairieboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glaslyn, Sask Posts: 131	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Finally got some work done on the truck. I replaced the Mallory box with a MSD 6al and a nitrous timing retard. They got mounted behind my glove box door. I put the slicks back on and took it to the track. I ran a 13.0 at 102. It wasn't running right but I still managed to pull off my best 60 foot time, 1.86. I found out that one spark plug was bad. The spark was jumping from the boot straight to the plug across the porcelien. So today I replaced the plugs and wires. I had some plug wire brackets I hadn't put on yet so this was the perfect time. I also replaced my sad looking alternator brackets with this setup __________________ 85 GMC toy Lowered, newer box swap, 350 .060 over with AFR 195s, forged pistons, TCI TH350 1.83 60' 13.14 @ 100 on motor 1.49 60' 11.52 @ 116 w/150 shot 1952 Chevy truck project 1980 Z28 Camaro 1967 Camaro drag car 10.60@126 Last edited by 85_prairieboy; 07-03-2010 at 05:39 PM.



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09-09-2010, 01:45 AM	#18
85_prairieboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glaslyn, Sask Posts: 131	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow I have been waiting on some parts but i couldn't wait to see what the new tires would look like in the wheel wells Here is one more from just before I started taking it apart __________________ 85 GMC toy Lowered, newer box swap, 350 .060 over with AFR 195s, forged pistons, TCI TH350 1.83 60' 13.14 @ 100 on motor 1.49 60' 11.52 @ 116 w/150 shot 1952 Chevy truck project 1980 Z28 Camaro 1967 Camaro drag car 10.60@126

09-09-2010, 01:58 AM	#19
z24god Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North battleford saskatchewan Posts: 19	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow looks good steve

10-11-2010, 08:27 AM	#20
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Looks sweet man

10-11-2010, 11:35 AM	#21
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Where did you get the l88 scoop from and do you have any pics / tips on installing it cause I asume that it is glass.

10-11-2010, 06:35 PM	#22
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: 85 Shortbox Low and not so slow Boy, that sure is alot of tire for a truck that runs 12's. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

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