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Robert8096 · 10-01-2008, 12:56 PM

Looking for the opinion of the square body crowd, I have an 82 and an 86, both 2wd ½ ton pickups, one of them must go. In total I have 5 c10 trucks of different years and when it’s all said and done I want only two. My 69 is a keeper and going to be a frame off restore once my new garage is built which is about two to three years away. I have a 78 & 79 long bed, one is going to be used for parts for the 69 and the driveline of the other will go to either the 82 or 86.

The 86 is Silverado (grey/blue) is a nicely equipped truck with a 305/350 combo, dual exhaust with headers, she runs but has a bad transmission leak, minor dents, rust around the windshield frame, rusted cab corners and needs a major cleaning.

The 82 (red) is a Custom Deluxe base truck, (no A/C) with a non running 292 or 250 (haven’t really checked) and a turbo 350 transmission. It has gauges (no tach), minor rust in the hood and around the rear wheel openings. The body is nice and straight except for minor damage to the left front fender; it has new tires and a complete set of rally wheels. It also came with a complete rebuild kit for the engine and all the engine pieces are with the truck.

Right now I’m leaning towards the 82. I’m thinking that I will remove the front clip, bed rails, tilt column, intermittent wipers, some interior parts, power brake booster, headers and exhaust, and maybe the wheels from the 86 and put them on the 82. I will use the right fender from the 82.

I have also thought about just selling one of them and working on the other but I don’t think I can recover the money I paid for the 82 and the cost of the other parts I would need to get the truck the way I want it. On the 86 the rust issues around the front windshield is my major concern, plus the amount of time it will take for body work. That is why I’m looking at the 82, wrenching and wiring don’t really concern me it’s the body work I hate. I know that both will need it but the 82 will need less and be easier to get straight for paint.

I know everyone likes pictures so here you go. Thanks for your opinion.

seanconnery · 10-01-2008, 01:03 PM

In my opinion, rip everything, and I mean everything off the 86 and keep it for the 82 (I'm assuming that the 82 is pictured).

Robert8096 · 10-01-2008, 01:11 PM

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D13 · 10-01-2008, 02:15 PM

It's an integral head 250 (short side covers).
Drop the red one off at my sister's place in Greenville. Build the blue one.

Do you need A/C?

Seriously, if you have a different drive train, build the red one, body is much better. Sell the blue one.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-01-2008, 02:25 PM

Yea I am thinking you should keep the red '82 and build it up and take the parts you need of the other one and get rid of it.

jchav62 · 10-01-2008, 02:53 PM

Keep the '82... keep what you like out of the '86 and get rid of that rusty truck. That '82 seems to be very clean... Nice truck!

thump16 · 10-01-2008, 02:55 PM

With the way parts are disappearing. Use the 86 to restore the 82.

Billy81 · 10-01-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thump16

With the way parts are disappearing. Use the 86 to restore the 82.

That is what i would do.

TeamRinaldi · 10-01-2008, 03:47 PM

I like the '82, but I [I]really[I] like the trick hood prop. I'd keep that one!

swb85 · 10-01-2008, 04:15 PM

No question, build the '82. That blue truck is a cancer bucket.

Richard D · 10-01-2008, 05:12 PM

My windsheild frame is rusty too, which is why I'm swapping cabs. Swap the V8 and other stuff into the red one.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-01-2008, 05:42 PM

id use the 86 for parts to repair the 82... the parts will interchange and the 82 is alot better shape.. you can change a non ac cab to an ac one easy enough plus i have an 82 and sold my 86 so im kinda predjudiced

84 400 · 10-01-2008, 05:52 PM

keep the 82. Do you want to keep it a six or go V8. IF yuou want to go V8 then you may get some money for the motor and reuild kit?? IF IT where me I would build the 82 ether with the 6 or swap it out for a 350 or bigger. 305's are not bad and you already have one but I was never a fan of them.

Square84 · 10-01-2008, 07:39 PM

imo i would keep the red one and swap the blue front end onto it but leave the rally wheels.

impalamark · 10-01-2008, 08:01 PM

build the 82 with 86 parts sell whatever is good scrap the rest

good luck on the projects
Mark

71swb4x4 · 10-01-2008, 08:41 PM

Build the 82. Leave the six in it.

rod86 · 10-02-2008, 06:17 AM

yep build the 82 and put the 86 front grille on it and all the other good bits from the 86.. keep the centerlines... polish them up! or send them to me

Robert8096 · 10-02-2008, 09:53 AM

Thanks for the opinions. I’m going to pull the engine/trans from the 78 and use it for the 82. I'll clean it up and replace most of the seals and gaskets while I have it out. I am thinking about rebuilding the six in the 82 since I have all the parts and haven’t rebuilt an engine in a long time. I will then take the six and replace the tired six in my 69 for a short term fix. I start vacation tomorrow and need to bush hog my land but after that I'm hoping to spend the rest of the time playing with the trucks.

The trick hood prop is from the special edition Corvette truck package.

The Centerlines will be going on the 79 when I move the 86 from my house to the land.

This is the engine that will be going in the 82.

This is what will end up in the 69 when I start on it.

84 400 · 10-02-2008, 03:37 PM

Nice plans there. Have fun with the projects.

View Poll Results: Which way should I go?
Keep the 82 and use the 86 for parts	17	73.91%
Keep the 86 and do all the rust repairs and sell the 82	1	4.35%
Sell the 86	5	21.74%
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10-01-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Opinion needed about build. Looking for the opinion of the square body crowd, I have an 82 and an 86, both 2wd ½ ton pickups, one of them must go. In total I have 5 c10 trucks of different years and when it’s all said and done I want only two. My 69 is a keeper and going to be a frame off restore once my new garage is built which is about two to three years away. I have a 78 & 79 long bed, one is going to be used for parts for the 69 and the driveline of the other will go to either the 82 or 86. The 86 is Silverado (grey/blue) is a nicely equipped truck with a 305/350 combo, dual exhaust with headers, she runs but has a bad transmission leak, minor dents, rust around the windshield frame, rusted cab corners and needs a major cleaning. The 82 (red) is a Custom Deluxe base truck, (no A/C) with a non running 292 or 250 (haven’t really checked) and a turbo 350 transmission. It has gauges (no tach), minor rust in the hood and around the rear wheel openings. The body is nice and straight except for minor damage to the left front fender; it has new tires and a complete set of rally wheels. It also came with a complete rebuild kit for the engine and all the engine pieces are with the truck. Right now I’m leaning towards the 82. I’m thinking that I will remove the front clip, bed rails, tilt column, intermittent wipers, some interior parts, power brake booster, headers and exhaust, and maybe the wheels from the 86 and put them on the 82. I will use the right fender from the 82. I have also thought about just selling one of them and working on the other but I don’t think I can recover the money I paid for the 82 and the cost of the other parts I would need to get the truck the way I want it. On the 86 the rust issues around the front windshield is my major concern, plus the amount of time it will take for body work. That is why I’m looking at the 82, wrenching and wiring don’t really concern me it’s the body work I hate. I know that both will need it but the 82 will need less and be easier to get straight for paint. I know everyone likes pictures so here you go. Thanks for your opinion.

10-01-2008, 01:03 PM	#2
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: Opinion needed about build. In my opinion, rip everything, and I mean everything off the 86 and keep it for the 82 (I'm assuming that the 82 is pictured). __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

10-01-2008, 01:11 PM	#3
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Opinion needed about build. more pics

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Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Opinion needed about build.

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10-01-2008, 02:15 PM	#7
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Opinion needed about build. It's an integral head 250 (short side covers). Drop the red one off at my sister's place in Greenville. Build the blue one. Do you need A/C? Seriously, if you have a different drive train, build the red one, body is much better. Sell the blue one. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

10-01-2008, 02:25 PM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Opinion needed about build. Yea I am thinking you should keep the red '82 and build it up and take the parts you need of the other one and get rid of it. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-01-2008, 02:53 PM	#9
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Opinion needed about build. Keep the '82... keep what you like out of the '86 and get rid of that rusty truck. That '82 seems to be very clean... Nice truck! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-01-2008, 02:55 PM	#10
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Opinion needed about build. With the way parts are disappearing. Use the 86 to restore the 82.

10-01-2008, 03:47 PM	#12
TeamRinaldi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 88	Re: Opinion needed about build. I like the '82, but I [I]really[I] like the trick hood prop. I'd keep that one!

10-01-2008, 04:15 PM	#13
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Opinion needed about build. No question, build the '82. That blue truck is a cancer bucket. __________________ '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

10-01-2008, 05:12 PM	#14
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Opinion needed about build. My windsheild frame is rusty too, which is why I'm swapping cabs. Swap the V8 and other stuff into the red one.

10-01-2008, 05:42 PM	#15
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Opinion needed about build. id use the 86 for parts to repair the 82... the parts will interchange and the 82 is alot better shape.. you can change a non ac cab to an ac one easy enough plus i have an 82 and sold my 86 so im kinda predjudiced __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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10-01-2008, 05:52 PM	#16
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Opinion needed about build. keep the 82. Do you want to keep it a six or go V8. IF yuou want to go V8 then you may get some money for the motor and reuild kit?? IF IT where me I would build the 82 ether with the 6 or swap it out for a 350 or bigger. 305's are not bad and you already have one but I was never a fan of them. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-01-2008, 07:39 PM	#17
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Opinion needed about build. imo i would keep the red one and swap the blue front end onto it but leave the rally wheels. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-01-2008, 08:01 PM	#18
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Opinion needed about build. build the 82 with 86 parts sell whatever is good scrap the rest good luck on the projects Mark __________________ the avatar was my 62 I owned for 27 years 84 chevy short short bed black 84 gmc long bed copper/ buckskin 88 chevy k5 blazer white Life's short make the most of it Mark aka impalmark Last edited by impalamark; 10-01-2008 at 08:09 PM.

10-01-2008, 08:41 PM	#19
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Opinion needed about build. Build the 82. Leave the six in it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-02-2008, 06:17 AM	#20
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Opinion needed about build. yep build the 82 and put the 86 front grille on it and all the other good bits from the 86.. keep the centerlines... polish them up! or send them to me __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

10-02-2008, 09:53 AM	#21
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Opinion needed about build. Thanks for the opinions. I’m going to pull the engine/trans from the 78 and use it for the 82. I'll clean it up and replace most of the seals and gaskets while I have it out. I am thinking about rebuilding the six in the 82 since I have all the parts and haven’t rebuilt an engine in a long time. I will then take the six and replace the tired six in my 69 for a short term fix. I start vacation tomorrow and need to bush hog my land but after that I'm hoping to spend the rest of the time playing with the trucks. The trick hood prop is from the special edition Corvette truck package. The Centerlines will be going on the 79 when I move the 86 from my house to the land. This is the engine that will be going in the 82. This is what will end up in the 69 when I start on it. Last edited by Robert8096; 10-02-2008 at 09:58 AM.

10-02-2008, 03:37 PM	#22
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Opinion needed about build. Nice plans there. Have fun with the projects. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

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