My 85.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dandaman23 · 04-17-2007, 02:38 AM

I just got a white 1985 Custom Deluxe longbed..Its in very good condition, theres a few paint chips on the handle for the tailgate but other than that theres not a scratch on it..I bought the truck from my grandpa for $1, he is unable to drive anymore because of his health so he struck me up a good deal..He bought it brand spanking new, and about 8 years ago my dad and him put a brand new engine and tranny in it, which now only has a little over 5,000 miles on it, the actual truck has about 150,000 ..Anyways I've been surfing through here and I have become obsessed with these trucks..Mainly the ones made between 81-87, but ALL of them look great..But I was wondering what is some of the stuff you guys did, and where could I get parts for a truck thats 22 years old..Also I live in Anchorage, Alaska so if theres anyone on here that lives here too and knows of places that specialize in older trucks that would be awesome..I will post pics of my truck when I take them!

gchemist · 04-17-2007, 02:50 AM

Welcome to the site. That's the lowest price I've seen paid for a truck. Free or passdown don't count.
Modifications are endless for these trucks. Stick around and just read for a months. You'll get plenty of ideas. Visit my webpage for stuff I've done to my truck.

AceX · 04-17-2007, 04:50 AM

For parts, hit up:

www.brotherstrucks.com
www.lmctruck.com
www.classicindustries.com

Welcome to the board. You truck sounds alot like mine. I got mine from my uncle with 59k miles on the clock. You'll find nothing but support here. Please post pics so we can see this heir loom of yours. I'm earger to see another good '85

dandaman23 · 04-18-2007, 02:36 AM

Thanks for the welcome and info guys I really appreciate it..Well I brought my truck home tonight so I am pretty excited about that..I will take some pictures tomorro afternoon after I get out of school, and then post them on here so you guys can see my beauty..

gchemist · 04-18-2007, 04:04 AM

knightlife · 04-18-2007, 07:53 AM

thank you for the list of websites...I can now actually finish some minor pre-paint projects that I'd wanted to!

AceX · 04-18-2007, 10:35 AM

oh... my... god...

Eyegore · 04-18-2007, 10:50 AM

I wonder if this could be put as a sticky so it would be accessible to all.

dandaman23 · 04-21-2007, 11:13 PM

Finally some pictures..Sorry it took so long..

Sorry there so big! I'm not very good at cropping and all that stuff..

xtreme80 · 04-22-2007, 03:08 AM

very clean! I was halfway expected to see a rusted out truck, being that you lived in alaska. It looks very well taken care of! Good score!

04-17-2007, 02:50 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: My 85.. Welcome to the site. That's the lowest price I've seen paid for a truck. Free or passdown don't count. Modifications are endless for these trucks. Stick around and just read for a months. You'll get plenty of ideas. Visit my webpage for stuff I've done to my truck. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-17-2007, 04:50 AM	#3
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: My 85.. For parts, hit up: www.brotherstrucks.com www.lmctruck.com www.classicindustries.com Welcome to the board. You truck sounds alot like mine. I got mine from my uncle with 59k miles on the clock. You'll find nothing but support here. Please post pics so we can see this heir loom of yours. I'm earger to see another good '85

04-18-2007, 02:36 AM	#4
dandaman23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 8	Re: My 85.. Thanks for the welcome and info guys I really appreciate it..Well I brought my truck home tonight so I am pretty excited about that..I will take some pictures tomorro afternoon after I get out of school, and then post them on here so you guys can see my beauty.. __________________ 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe Longbed (R.I.P.) 1995 Chevy Silverado Stepside Shortbed

04-18-2007, 04:04 AM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: My 85.. Oh you wanted parts pages too. Okay here ya go. Compliments of Captkaos. http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com Suppliers: Dual exhaust kits and various parts. http://www.gemstreetrods.com/Seat%20Belt%20Photos.htm -seat belts http://www.samtaylor.com/html/parts.html -GM wholesale prices. http://www.accessrpm.com/ listing of suppliers. http://www.rustfreeparts.com/index.html Rust Free Bodys - Truck Suburbans and Blazers. http://www.trueradius.com/html/chevy.html brushguards http://www.zoops.com/ -Billet http://www.performancebodies.com/cooling/radiators.html http://www.a-aspec.com/ Searing Fiberglass pieces http://www.performancewestgroup.com/ Searing maker... http://www.gemtopmfg.com/ - tonneau http://www.stocktonwheel.com/ http://www.mortec.com/ http://www.nastyz28.com/ http://www.creproonline.com/ 1/2 top blazer conversion. http://www.stewartcomponents.com/ http://www.classicchevytrucks.com/ http://www.mmsacc-stainless.com/ - Stainless steel hardware, fasteners, tubing and pipe http://www.kanter.com/ http://s-c-t-p.com/ Atheys Shenandoah Classic Truck Parts http://www.members.tripod.com/woodandparts/index.htm Bruce Horkey wood and parts http://www.gmcpauls.com/ http://www.speedometershop.com/ http://www.custom-autosound.com/ http://www.hitechledproducts.com/ http://www.wheelvintiques.com/ http://www.auto-gastanks.com/che_tr...tml#ChevyBlazer http://www.air-tique.com/ http://www.cheyennepickup.com/ http://www.niftyproducts.com/ http://www.camarosandclassics.com/chevy_gmc_truck.htm http://www.goodmarkindustries.com/ http://www.raybuck.com/ http://www.americanclassic.com/ http://www.griffinrad.com/ http://www.spal-usa.com/ http://www.eastcoastcustoms.com/ http://www.sirmichaels.com/ http://www.tuckersparts.com/ http://usbodysource.com/ -------Fiberglass stuff. http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/ ----- fiberglass stuff http://www.lmctruck.com/truckhead.html http://www.gspp.com/ http://www.brotherstrucks.com/page2.htm http://www.paddockparts.com/truck.html http://www.harmons.com/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/ ----parts for sale. http://www.chevyduty.com/ http://www.earlyclassic.com/ http://www.mar-k.com/ http://www.usautoparts.com/ 73-91 grille conversions http://www.classicindustries.com/html/trucks.htm http://www.truckworld.com/Golden-Ol...ide/1gof1a.html http://www.classictruck.com/ http://www.chevy-classic-parts.com/ http://www.jcwhitney.com/home.jhtml http://www.performanceplumbing.com/ fittings etc http://www.gmotors.com/main.html http://www.amstreetrod.com/ -Braided lines. http://dandmrestoration.home.mindspring.com/ -guage restoration http://www.helminc.com/ -manuals http://www.flaming-river.com/ http://www.photomodeler.com/Lite/ (neat 3D modeler form pics) Plastic/fiberglass Mold making: http://www.bjbenterprises.com/ http://www.eagerplastics.com/ http://www.devcon.com/ http://www.selectproducts.com/ (Carbon Fiber supplier) http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ (Carbon fiber supplier) http://www.fiberglast.com/ (Carbon Fiber supplier) http://www.jcwhitney.com/home.jhtml A/C systems: http://www.ackits.com/acsystems/chevroletpufs.htm http://www.vintageair.com/ http://www.oldairproducts.com/ Fuel Injection: http://www.customefis.com/ http://www.howell-efi.com/ http://net-quest.com/~knighton/psvsaf.htm http://www.bgfuel.com/ http://www.kinsler.com/i_efi.htm http://www.mrgasket.com/ http://www.azspeed-marine.com/ http://www.blowerdriveservice.com/ http://www.edelbrock.com/ http://www.electromotive-inc.com/ http://www.force-efi.com/ http://www.hilborninjection.com/ http://www.fuelinjection.com/ http://www.haltech.com.au/ http://www.holley.com/ http://www.rancefi.com/ http://www.tunedport.com/ http://www8.bcity.com/fuel_injection/index.html friends homepage: http://209.53.37.213/~u2slow/gallery/87k30/ 95 dash in 87 K30 http://www.slosh.com/cars/brochures/blazer4.html http://www.homestead.com/1981chevy/home.html -Jeremy Dawkins http://you8dust.homestead.com/ -Jeremy Dawkins http://geocities.com/you8dust/ -Jeremy Dawkins http://www.dragtrucks.com/ http://www.jmartin.net/goose/ -Blue Goose http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/ -Matt (roundedline) http://www.streetrucks.com/ http://members.tripod.com/soonerz/index.htm -Robert Vargas http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Show/1000/dans81.htm http://www.73-87.com/ -swervin ervin http://www.geocities.com/ckchevytruck (73-87 Webring page) http://www.angelfire.com/tx2/1badgmc/SUV.html Jason -1badgmc http://members.tripod.com/~Randy_Wagner/GMC.html -Randy Wagner http://www.geocities.com/mashed68/truck.htm -bored&stroked http://home.att.net/~marc.marnie.bryson/77gmck10.htm -marc bryson http://chuckschevytruckpages.com/ -Chuck http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/...1155/index.html -Everett http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/7903/ -Keagan http://www.geocities.com/lmcelk98/truck/ -Erik http://home.earthlink.net/~teanton/ -Tom Anton http://www.geocities.com/wikedsensation -wicked sensation http://www.geocities.com/gregstg Low87 http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/ -Me(Captkaos) http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/chevy/195/ -Florida Rebel http://www.troybaker.com/62stepside -Troy http://members.tripod.com/~sportruck/ http://www.slosh.com/cars/chalet/ http://www.posey-racing.cityslide.com/ http://www.geocities.com/swbgmc/ -Moe "82 GMC" http://home.att.net/~jstrathearn/links.htm -Gerardo "gChemist" http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/ -Gerardo "gChemist" http://www.badasstepper.itgo.com/ http://www.geocities.com/spider0099/84chevy -PRESTON "Spider" http://www.craminfamilyracing.com/ -source http://www.geocities.com/cjhicks1/ 79BIG10 Brandon http://www.geocities.com/yudlooz.geo/lohrtbt.html Dave "LOHRTBT" http://www.perky.freehomepage.com/ -baldheadednut http://www.geocities.com/kevinshort...k/Suburban.html -Kevin Shortell http://fp.cyberstation.net/matt/truck.htm -82BlackBeast http://briefcase.yahoo.com/pgh1948 denboys pics http://communities.msn.com/58SPLACE/ 5-8Chevy http://www.geocities.com/bassadict6...rraclassic.html -bassadict69 http://www.korvette.com/about_us.htm -KORVT2 http://www.geocities.com/smokie1955/startpage -smokie55 http://www.hometown.aol.com/prerunner1982/ -prerunner1982 http://www.digitalcampground.com/86chevy -chevychic http://mylilbowtie.tripod.com/ -MylilBowTie http://www.geocities.com/traviscole99/ -Cole http://vtengineering.com/personal/ -solowookie 73-87 Forums. http://www.chevytalk.org http://www.67-72chevytrucks.net/vboard (last 2 at bottom of page) http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/index.php?s= http://coloradok5.com/forums/wwwthreads.php (67-91 K5 BLazer site) http://pub73.ezboard.com/b7387chevytrucks88686 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/73-87ChevyTrucks http://classicpickups.com/ http://pub54.ezboard.com/bgmrelated http://www.plowsite.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=6 http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ General no-specific 73-87 forums http://www.hotrodheaven.com/comments/index.html http://www.truckworld.com/truckworl.../ultimatebb.cgi http://forum.sportruck.com/ http://chevymania.com/forums.htm http://www.hotrodparts.com/wwwboard/wwwboard.html http://www.stovebolt.com/bboard/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi http://www.pickuptruck.com/ http://www.classicpickups.com/ http://www.cybercruzin.com/cruzin/ (Now defunct) see below. http://rrtknight5.hypermart.net/wwwboard/archive1.html http://www.swapzone.net/ http://pacific-audio.com/performance-discussion.html http://www.454ss.com/Disc_Forum/ http://www.sportruck.com/tech/tech.htm http://www.hotrodder.com/boards/rodderboard.html General info: http://www.proshocks.com/calcs/index.htm Suspension Calibration http://www.cruzinperformance.com/accel/ Accel/DFI CALMAP Instruction Manual - Table of Contents http://www.arprod.com/ body insulation http://www.ccicompressor.com/ http://www.rtol.net/scornell/HowTo.htm - FIBERGLASS How to. Engine http://www.fluidampr.com/ http://www.tciauto.com/ Transmission http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/ http://users.vei.net/pscalc/trans.htm http://www.tacreationsusa.com/ $500 F-body T5's http://www.standardtransmission.com/ http://www.richmondgear.com/ http://www.gearvendors.com/ http://www.jericoperformance.com/ http://www.autogear.net/ New muncie cases http://www.gearzone.net/ http://www.lencoracing.com/ http://www.fortesparts.com/ Chassis components: http://www.made4uproducts.com/ http://www.por15.com/ http://www.agrsteering.com/index.htm Chassis' http://www.purevisiondesign.com/ Pro-touring vehicles. http://www.waynedue.com/ http://www.progressiveautomotive.com/ Bob's Vette IRS http://www.jimmeyerracing.com/ Suspension components 2WD: http://www.halibrand.com/ http://www.cwiinc.com/ Concours West Industries I.R.S. http://www.globalwest.net/ http://www.dutchmanms.com/ 9" IRS http://www.precisionbrakescompany.com/indyrear.htm http://www.energysuspension.com/ http://www.totalcostinvolved.com/ http://www.jimmeyerracing.com/ http://www.chassisengineering.com/ http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/ http://www.artmorrison.com/ http://www.airliftcompany.com/ http://www.prothane.com/ http://www.belltechcorp.com/ http://www.cachassisworks.com/ http://www.ridetech.com/ http://www.gabriel.com/ http://www.progressiveautomotive.com/ Bob's Vette IRS http://www.performancesuspension.com/ http://www.sportruck.com/products/products.htm http://www.addco.net/ http://www.quickor.com/ http://www.belltechcorp.com/ http://www.p-s-t.com/ http://www.eibach.com/ http://www.bilstein.com/ http://www.djmsuspension.com/ http://www.groundforce.com/ http://www.hellwigfirst.com/ http://www.halshocks.com/ 4WD: http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/chevygmc.htm http://www.bds-suspension.com/ http://www.skyjacker.com/ http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/ http://www.jackit.com/ http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/ http://www.superlift.com/ http://www.warn.com/ http://www.explorerprocomp.com/ http://www.roughcountry.com/ http://www.superlift.com/ http://www.gorancho.com/ http://www.tuffcountry.com/ http://www.advanceadapters.com/ http://www.trailmastersuspension.com/ Differentials: http://www.strangeengineering.net/ http://www.dynotechengineering.com/ http://hiqties.hypermart.net/9inch.html -9" ID http://www.kars.com/showcase/halibrand/index.htm http://www.auburngear.com/ http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/ http://www.halibrand.com/ http://www.rearman.com/ http://www.ratechmfg.com/ http://www.differentials.com/ http://www.richmondgear.com/ http://www.tractech.com/ http://www.motivegear.com/ http://www.eatonposi.com/ http://www.dynatrac.com/ http://www.ccicompressor.com/ http://www.moserengineering.com/ http://www.natldrivetrain.com/ http://www.superioraxle.com/ http://www.markwilliams.com/ http://www.drivetrain.com/ Brakes: http://www.classictube.com/ http://www.inlinetube.com/ http://www.wilwood.com/ http://www.finelines.com/ http://www.brembo.com/ http://www.baer.com/ http://www.magnumforceracing.com/st...disc_brakes.htm http://www.vettebrakes.com/tbrakes.htm http://www.ssbrakes.com/ http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/gm.htm http://www.mpbrakes.com/ http://ecihotrodbrakes.com/rear_dis...onversions.html http://www.binderbulletin.org/faq/1.htm#10 -TSM disc brake info. http://www.classicperform.com/tech_...akes-trucks.htm http://www.performancefriction.com/ Interior: http://www.carboncomponents.com/ --Carbon fiber pieces http://www.dashtops.com/ -door panels and dash. http://www.truckandrv.com/ -seats.... http://www.specialtypowerwindows.com/ http://www.lebaronbonney.com/ Upholstery shop. http://www.julianos.com/ http://www.sonnystruckseats.com/chevy_seats.html http://www.accmats.com/ http://www.petesfab.com/ http://www.dashhugger.com/ http://www.justdashes.com/ Exhaust parts: http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/ http://www.dynomax.com/ http://www.spintechmufflers.com/ -oval mufflers and pipe. Engine parts: http://www.cartech.net/ Mandrel bent tubing. http://www.whipplesuperchargers.com/ http://www.magnacharger.com/ http://www.beckracingengines.com/ http://www.worldcastings.com/ http://www.cnblocks.com/ http://www.keithblack.com/ http://www.scatcrankshafts.com/ http://www.egroups.com/messages/jyturbo/8287 Turbo webmail. Last edited by gchemist; 04-22-2007 at 06:34 AM. Reason: Correcting some links.

04-18-2007, 07:53 AM	#6
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: My 85.. thank you for the list of websites...I can now actually finish some minor pre-paint projects that I'd wanted to! __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

04-17-2007, 02:38 AM	#1
dandaman23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 8	My 85.. I just got a white 1985 Custom Deluxe longbed..Its in very good condition, theres a few paint chips on the handle for the tailgate but other than that theres not a scratch on it..I bought the truck from my grandpa for $1, he is unable to drive anymore because of his health so he struck me up a good deal..He bought it brand spanking new, and about 8 years ago my dad and him put a brand new engine and tranny in it, which now only has a little over 5,000 miles on it, the actual truck has about 150,000 ..Anyways I've been surfing through here and I have become obsessed with these trucks..Mainly the ones made between 81-87, but ALL of them look great..But I was wondering what is some of the stuff you guys did, and where could I get parts for a truck thats 22 years old..Also I live in Anchorage, Alaska so if theres anyone on here that lives here too and knows of places that specialize in older trucks that would be awesome..I will post pics of my truck when I take them!

04-18-2007, 10:35 AM	#7
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: My 85.. oh... my... god... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

04-18-2007, 10:50 AM	#8
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: My 85.. I wonder if this could be put as a sticky so it would be accessible to all. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

04-21-2007, 11:13 PM	#9
dandaman23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 8	Re: My 85.. Finally some pictures..Sorry it took so long.. Sorry there so big! I'm not very good at cropping and all that stuff.. __________________ 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe Longbed (R.I.P.) 1995 Chevy Silverado Stepside Shortbed

04-22-2007, 03:08 AM	#10
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: My 85.. very clean! I was halfway expected to see a rusted out truck, being that you lived in alaska. It looks very well taken care of! Good score!



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