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Old 12-07-2011, 11:04 PM   #1
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My 85 c20 build attempt.
My first truck, been working on it since the end of 08. Let me know what yall think.... Comments/suggestions greatly appreciated. This is what she looked like back in 08
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:05 PM   #2
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
The start of the build... look on the table in the back to see the real damage!
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:08 PM   #3
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Start of the tear down.
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:10 PM   #4
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Frame bare!
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:12 PM   #5
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:20 PM   #6
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
Well, I see half a crankshaft on the table LOL. Nice truck to start with. Whats the plans?
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:48 PM   #7
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
the real hidden damage shows up
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:49 PM   #8
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Well, I see half a crankshaft on the table LOL. Nice truck to start with. Whats the plans?
rebuilding it back to somewhat stock nothing too extreme, i have more pics im working on uploading
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:55 PM   #9
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
I know i skipped lots of progress here but cant seem to find any in between pics... dis assembled hid the recievier hitch for a roll pan and sandblasted and painted
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:57 PM   #10
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
One of those pics in the shop revealed how i cheated, cab was too bad ended up finding another...
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:58 PM   #11
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
New cab, notice it has some extras on top that i really liked!
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Old 12-08-2011, 12:01 AM   #12
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
Had an old tailgate laying in the shop decided i needed to add a custom touch!
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Old 12-08-2011, 12:08 AM   #13
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
Got it back to a roller waering a new coat of eastwood 2K ceramic chassis black, that stuff is a pain to spray especially for a beginner!
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Old 12-08-2011, 12:11 AM   #14
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
Cab off to media blast time for some new parts and a little mock up! I love my new hookers!
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Old 12-08-2011, 12:22 AM   #15
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Looking good so far man!
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Old 12-08-2011, 12:55 AM   #16
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
I call that more than an attempt!!!!! Looks nice, send more progress pics.
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Old 12-08-2011, 07:52 AM   #17
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Very nice job.
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Old 12-08-2011, 08:56 AM   #18
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
motor back from the machine shop... 383 stroker eagle forged steel rotating assembly 6'' rods mahle forged pistons arp main and head studs, world products sportsman 2 heads, then a fresh coat of paint
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Old 12-08-2011, 09:02 AM   #19
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
Roller cam roller rockers and serpentine set up to get rid of the old slinging v-belts.... Had to set it in and hear the thing run, a few wires and a radiator and the beast comes alive, Gotta say i love the sound of 3-chamber flowmasters through 3" pipe
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
Inspiring! That is a great looking build and a wonderful work space.
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Old 12-08-2011, 09:07 AM   #21
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
Thanks for all the comments more pictures to come
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
Cab back from media blast, uncovered a lil hidden damage here too not too bad though
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rocker repair
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Old 12-08-2011, 09:28 AM   #24
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Re: My 85 c20 build attempt.
This picture shows a little bit of the roll pan..... and the little dog lol
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Old 12-08-2011, 09:29 AM   #25
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