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rtabish · 03-01-2010, 04:22 AM

just picked up this 85 LWB Sierra last week, and have of course gone in search of a forum related to my new toy. this isn't my first Chevy truck, but i have noticed a few differences between this one and the others i have owned, which were all older.
this one looks like at one time someone started the process of building it back up. in place of the stock 305 and OD auto tranny, there is a Goodwrench 350 with Edelbrock Performer and 4bbl in front of a turbo 350, and there is some of the POs' documentation for its existence over the years. unfortunately, when i bought it, it had not been serviced in a while, had mismatched tires, and was in a general state of neglect.
i just spent the weekend adding a set of Cooper Cobra 255/70-15s, changed the fluids, air cleaner, cleaned up the engine compartment, removed some "beat-up" running boards, and tried to bring back some life to the stock dark blue paint. i ordered some new tail lights and a new grille, and will be hunting down some front marker lights and a good indian blanket seat cover....you know, the kind with the handy pockets in front.
i also have a dual exhaust and header set i got from Summit i need to install, and i eventually intend to remove all of the AC stuff and anything else i have no need for. simple is always better in my book. and the simpler the engine compartment is, the better i like it.

this will make a good complement to my OTHER chevy truck

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-01-2010, 06:15 AM

Hey welcome to the best boards around from another ZooTown guy. This site defiantly rocks no lie. Nice looking truck sounds like your heading in the right direction

Clean and sharp looking elky too!

rtabish · 03-01-2010, 02:48 PM

i have seen your postings on here....where are the pics of YOUR toy? looking forward to running into you and anyone else from Montana on here. i see what i think are a few user names of people i recognize from other forums. guess a person can have more than one hobby, eh?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-02-2010, 02:23 AM

Oh yea nice lol which one the big lifted one? Yep me to I am as well should be good times, whether it is just bsing or doing some wrench work I am down for sure

Ya its good have some choices!

MT71c-10 · 03-21-2010, 10:50 AM

Welcome from Bozeman.

03-01-2010, 04:22 AM	#1
rtabish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Mt. Posts: 38	another one from Missoula just picked up this 85 LWB Sierra last week, and have of course gone in search of a forum related to my new toy. this isn't my first Chevy truck, but i have noticed a few differences between this one and the others i have owned, which were all older. this one looks like at one time someone started the process of building it back up. in place of the stock 305 and OD auto tranny, there is a Goodwrench 350 with Edelbrock Performer and 4bbl in front of a turbo 350, and there is some of the POs' documentation for its existence over the years. unfortunately, when i bought it, it had not been serviced in a while, had mismatched tires, and was in a general state of neglect. i just spent the weekend adding a set of Cooper Cobra 255/70-15s, changed the fluids, air cleaner, cleaned up the engine compartment, removed some "beat-up" running boards, and tried to bring back some life to the stock dark blue paint. i ordered some new tail lights and a new grille, and will be hunting down some front marker lights and a good indian blanket seat cover....you know, the kind with the handy pockets in front. i also have a dual exhaust and header set i got from Summit i need to install, and i eventually intend to remove all of the AC stuff and anything else i have no need for. simple is always better in my book. and the simpler the engine compartment is, the better i like it. this will make a good complement to my OTHER chevy truck __________________ Rob Tabish 85 Chevy 1/2 ton LWB Silverado 77 Chevy El Camino Classic 81 Honda CB900F Super Sport 81 CB900 Custom http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DSCN2024.jpg

03-01-2010, 06:15 AM	#2
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: another one from Missoula Hey welcome to the best boards around from another ZooTown guy. This site defiantly rocks no lie. Nice looking truck sounds like your heading in the right direction Clean and sharp looking elky too! __________________ 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!!

03-01-2010, 02:48 PM	#3
rtabish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Mt. Posts: 38	Re: another one from Missoula i have seen your postings on here....where are the pics of YOUR toy? looking forward to running into you and anyone else from Montana on here. i see what i think are a few user names of people i recognize from other forums. guess a person can have more than one hobby, eh? __________________ Rob Tabish 85 Chevy 1/2 ton LWB Silverado 77 Chevy El Camino Classic 81 Honda CB900F Super Sport 81 CB900 Custom http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DSCN2024.jpg

03-02-2010, 02:23 AM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: another one from Missoula Oh yea nice lol which one the big lifted one? Yep me to I am as well should be good times, whether it is just bsing or doing some wrench work I am down for sure Ya its good have some choices! __________________ 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!!

03-21-2010, 10:50 AM	#5
MT71c-10 Too many toys,not enough money Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bozeman,MT Posts: 237	Re: another one from Missoula Welcome from Bozeman. __________________ Looking for all Montana members. PM me or send friend request.http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...36#post3813336



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