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DBLSPRT68 · 04-24-2011, 01:30 PM

Hey all, I thought I would start a build thread on my 1985 Extended cab truck. As most of you know by now, they started off as long beds and were shipped to CVI in Texas. They were chopped, cut, welded, patched, extended, bondoed a lot, painted and seats/windows installed. The same long bed was used and is now "cut down". They were then shipped back to the dealer to be sold. About 2500 were converted this way from 1983-1987 in any style pick up available. This actual truck sold new in Arkansas. I found it in Bebe, Ark. It was sitting under a tree. I stopped and asked about it and within a few days, I was talking to the owner. We came up with a price and I started planning the trip to bring it home. I pulled it home with a 2 wheel dolley and my truck. It wasn't running because the steering column was completely torn apart. I went to a junkyard and got some skinny front tires and wheels, because it JUST BARELY FITS on the two wheel dolley. I knew this before hand, so I had no trouble bringing it home. This is going to be a slow build, so don't expect daily updates!!!!!!!!!! Right now 04-24-11 my wife is expecting our daughter next month and we have a 4 year old son. They get most of my time besides work, oh and some sleep! Here are some pics

David

DBLSPRT68 · 04-24-2011, 01:33 PM

DBLSPRT68 · 04-24-2011, 01:35 PM

DBLSPRT68 · 04-24-2011, 01:39 PM

DBLSPRT68 · 04-24-2011, 01:42 PM

I'm going to remove the body off the 1/2T chassis. Put this body on my 3/4T chassis and install a 454 TBI and th400. The 14 bolt FF will get disc brakes. I think the color combo will be white on top with black on the bottom, or black with grey in the middle. Not sure yet.................

*87 chevy silverado* · 04-24-2011, 03:13 PM

good to see you keeping it.... just wish i had one

Squareforceone · 07-18-2011, 02:26 PM

Any updates?

my4by2 · 07-18-2011, 09:28 PM

These trucks are so interesting - I have never had the chance to actually see one in person unfortunately... Look forward to seeing what you end up doing to it!

DBLSPRT68 · 07-19-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Squareforceone

Any updates?

No updates........... still sitting like last picture. We do have a new baby! We now have a boy and a girl!! I hope to get something done when mom and kids are gone for a week at family's house. I will still have to go to work, but plan on doing stuff in the shop after work.

McMurray76 · 07-19-2011, 12:56 PM

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DBLSPRT68 · 08-27-2011, 10:43 AM

Not much of an update. I hauled off a truck load of scrap metal. $$$ Most of it was in the back of this truck. The dented drivers door, fender and flat hood were in the pile. The bed is loose and ready to pull. Cab only needs the mount bolts and a few things, and it's ready to pull. I will post pics when I get them off. Anyone know where I can buy some extra time? I seem to be always needing some.................

Also: I don't think I will be useing the 454 TBI from the 89 Suburban . I have a 350 that will be used. The Suburban will be sold as a complete running/driving truck.

carguy499 · 08-28-2011, 11:07 PM

that body was stock? really? never evr have i seen that before.

dieselmec1993 · 04-05-2012, 10:59 PM

Wish I had one of these trucks
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joe231 · 04-06-2012, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carguy499

that body was stock? really? never evr have i seen that before.

Nope,
As it says in the first post:
It was converted by a conversion company in Texas called CVI.
It was a regular cab long bed stock, before the conversion...
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DBLSPRT68 · 04-06-2012, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dieselmec1993

Wish I had one of these trucks
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They are out there, and for sale; just few and far between! Here is a complete thread about them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=365878 I've since moved and don't have my shop anymore..... I had the bed off, front cap off and body ready to pull when I took a new job 600 miles away

Will be slow going from now on. David

trout · 04-06-2012, 10:25 AM

were did you get tht cowl hood andare you swaping frames or are you just putting the 3/4 stuff under this frame?

trout · 04-06-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBLSPRT68

uhmk: Also: I don't think I will be useing the 454 TBI from the 89 Suburban . I have a 350 that will be used. The Suburban will be sold as a complete running/driving truck.

wish i could find a 2wd close to me cheep

DBLSPRT68 · 04-06-2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trout

were did you get tht cowl hood andare you swaping frames or are you just putting the 3/4 stuff under this frame?

I found the cowl hood on Craigslist when I was in Memphis. It was brand new and got it for $300.00 Don't pay $500 for one then have to pay shipping!!!!!, just search craigslist and go pick it up

The original plan was to make this a C20 by swapping my other trucks frame over to this one. I have since moved 600 miles away, and sold my C20, my 14 bolt FF factory posi and my 454TBI 2500 Suburban...... So, now I will fix up this truck as a 1/2T but will not lower it. It might even be for sale one day

04-24-2011, 01:30 PM	#1
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	The 85 extended cab build :) Hey all, I thought I would start a build thread on my 1985 Extended cab truck. As most of you know by now, they started off as long beds and were shipped to CVI in Texas. They were chopped, cut, welded, patched, extended, bondoed a lot, painted and seats/windows installed. The same long bed was used and is now "cut down". They were then shipped back to the dealer to be sold. About 2500 were converted this way from 1983-1987 in any style pick up available. This actual truck sold new in Arkansas. I found it in Bebe, Ark. It was sitting under a tree. I stopped and asked about it and within a few days, I was talking to the owner. We came up with a price and I started planning the trip to bring it home. I pulled it home with a 2 wheel dolley and my truck. It wasn't running because the steering column was completely torn apart. I went to a junkyard and got some skinny front tires and wheels, because it JUST BARELY FITS on the two wheel dolley. I knew this before hand, so I had no trouble bringing it home. This is going to be a slow build, so don't expect daily updates!!!!!!!!!! Right now 04-24-11 my wife is expecting our daughter next month and we have a 4 year old son. They get most of my time besides work, oh and some sleep! Here are some pics David __________________ 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 Last edited by DBLSPRT68; 04-24-2011 at 02:22 PM. Reason: edit

04-24-2011, 01:33 PM	#2
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) __________________ 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

04-24-2011, 01:35 PM	#3
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) __________________ 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 Last edited by DBLSPRT68; 04-24-2011 at 02:24 PM. Reason: double picture

04-24-2011, 01:39 PM	#4
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) __________________ 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

04-24-2011, 01:42 PM	#5
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) I'm going to remove the body off the 1/2T chassis. Put this body on my 3/4T chassis and install a 454 TBI and th400. The 14 bolt FF will get disc brakes. I think the color combo will be white on top with black on the bottom, or black with grey in the middle. Not sure yet................. __________________ 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

04-24-2011, 03:13 PM	#6
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) good to see you keeping it.... just wish i had one

07-18-2011, 02:26 PM	#7
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) Any updates?

07-18-2011, 09:28 PM	#8
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) These trucks are so interesting - I have never had the chance to actually see one in person unfortunately... Look forward to seeing what you end up doing to it! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

07-19-2011, 12:56 PM	#10
McMurray76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbus ohio Posts: 109	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) subscribed

08-27-2011, 10:43 AM	#11
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) Not much of an update. I hauled off a truck load of scrap metal. $$$ Most of it was in the back of this truck. The dented drivers door, fender and flat hood were in the pile. The bed is loose and ready to pull. Cab only needs the mount bolts and a few things, and it's ready to pull. I will post pics when I get them off. Anyone know where I can buy some extra time? I seem to be always needing some................. Also: I don't think I will be useing the 454 TBI from the 89 Suburban . I have a 350 that will be used. The Suburban will be sold as a complete running/driving truck. __________________ 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

08-28-2011, 11:07 PM	#12
carguy499 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: victoria british columbia Posts: 6	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) that body was stock? really? never evr have i seen that before.

04-05-2012, 10:59 PM	#13
dieselmec1993 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Goshen, in Posts: 72	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) Wish I had one of these trucks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 k20 frame with 85 cab and hopefully 6.5 diesel. 1981 c20 long box 250 3 on the tree daily driver. 1982 k25 with 86 cab tired 350 4speed trans 37in military tires.(project Frankenstein). 8. 1984 c30 crew cab dually 6.2diesel next project only 18 and finshed 5 projects started when i was

04-06-2012, 10:25 AM	#16
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: The 85 extended cab build :) were did you get tht cowl hood andare you swaping frames or are you just putting the 3/4 stuff under this frame? __________________ Edited by staff

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