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naphtali5725 · 03-23-2012, 07:58 AM

Here is my find, was sitting in a field 13 years, had a few trees growing around it. scored it for 1200.00.
it is a 86 Silverado, cruise, tilt, power windows/locks, ac. It has a 305 4bbl, with a swapped in TH400. It currently is sitting with only the cab on it, as I am in the process of doing a frame off. It will have all trim removed, has surface rust only, all panels straight, and will be flat black once it is done. I hope to start a build thread once real warm weather starts here in the mountains

Kind regards,

Big Blue · 03-23-2012, 08:20 AM

Welcome naphtali5725, Great looking 86. I like the style truck.
Keep us informed on you progress.

John

bbbc10 · 03-23-2012, 08:53 AM

nice start!!!

Lost 40 · 03-23-2012, 12:12 PM

Welcome. I have an 86 Silverado as well, and look forward to hearing more about your build.
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bigsj · 03-23-2012, 12:37 PM

Thats a good starter truck .

Pop's C-10 · 03-23-2012, 12:48 PM

welcome

SBTork · 03-23-2012, 06:16 PM

make sure to take plenty of pictures for the build thread, it looks like a nice start!

bayou boy · 03-24-2012, 04:57 AM

Nice start im in the same boat with ya good luck

naphtali5725 · 03-24-2012, 07:44 AM

that's the route i'm going, all smooth, no aluminum trim, or any moldings.

good luck with your build, start a thread if you haven't already!

kind regards,

naphtali5725 · 02-10-2013, 04:39 AM

Well, i have decided to keep the 86 Silverado. I have an Oldsmobile 455 that I got from X-cabsquarebody on c10forum. I was also given a complete engine rebuild kit for it, pistons rings, etc. etc.

I have an engine builder in SC. that donated their machine shop services, and their time to put it together for me. The engine will be a torque monster.

Truck is down to the rolling frame now, and pressure washed, and cleaned as much as possible. I'll attach pics to this thread as soon as I can. I am probably going with the budget build route, and probably will not paint a lot of stuff...that's just how it goes, function over form.

I'm going to follow my buddy X-cabsquarebody's recommendation of leaving the body alone, and keeping the patina finish, and not priming/painting it.
I just got a new cab bushing/bed mount kit from LMC, so I can get the cab/bed back on here in the next few weeks.
I'll be taking apart the front suspension in a few days, and will replace all upper/lower control arm bushings/ball joints etc. I should have those in a couple of weeks as well.

stay tuned...

naphtali5725 · 02-10-2013, 04:51 AM

Body pics - as you can see, this truck's panels are very straight

naphtali5725 · 02-10-2013, 04:53 AM

more body pics

naphtali5725 · 02-10-2013, 04:56 AM

rolling frame

naphtali5725 · 02-10-2013, 04:59 AM

truck has some really nice options... here's the original build sheet...

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-10-2013, 05:20 AM

Man I actually kinda like the patina. It's straight as hell. I would lower it and tint the windows and make the inside comfy as hell and a newer style or injected engine underneath
But that's me

Loom forward to seing how it turns out. Make it yours!
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naphtali5725 · 02-10-2013, 05:43 AM

Thanks insidious for the comments

I'll need to have tinted windows anyway, because I am sensitive to the light and it gives me migraines.

As far as the engine, the Olds 455 big block makes tremendous torque with minimal modifications. A bone stock 455 with 10:1 compression and stock camshaft makes 350HP and up close to 450 ft lbs of torque at low rpm, so it's the perfect engine for a heavy truck (plus it was all free)

I want to lower it too, but I do not want to cut the frame for a C notch or anything like that, because I want to keep the frame intact. I'd like a nice coil over suspension front/rear though

naphtali5725 · 02-14-2013, 12:07 PM

Talked to my buddy X-cabsquarebody yesterday from c10forum... he gave me lots of advice regarding the procedures for Z'ing the frame, and the steps for lowering the rear of the truck... that guy knows his stuff, and is a good friend because he offered to assist me in any way I needed, and I appreciate it big time.

I don't know which way i'll go yet, so i'm just going to concentrate on rebuilding the front suspension since all of it is worn out or rotten because it sat for 13 years (all ball joints, upper/lower control arm bushings, tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm) have perished.

I have a 12 bolt rear I got from X-cab with 2 inch drop shackles.. not sure if i'll swap out the 10 until i pull the cover and check the gear ratio to determine what would be best for my engine/tranny (TH 400) combo

March 5th i'll be taking the engine to have it machined and assembled. Once complete should put out 450+ HP, and gobs of torque which the Olds 455's are known for.

So that's it for now... stay tuned.

Keith Seymore · 02-14-2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

truck has some really nice options... here's the original build sheet...

1st - nice find; congrats on the "new" truck

2nd - good job coming up with the original invoice. That's a good document to have.

3rd - I was just checking out the VIN and the build timing...Flint built 1986 truck - I may have built your truck. Depends on if it came through on first shift or on second shift.

Hopefully none of those fender bolts were crossthreaded...

K

69GWC · 02-14-2013, 12:50 PM

I had a 79 square with a 455 olds in it and man that thing would fry a tire..lol. I would have to show people the motor most would not believe it had a olds motor in it.
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Gigem · 02-14-2013, 01:53 PM

nice project, and thanks for your service...

**rs74** · 02-14-2013, 02:33 PM

Good job on the find. It is nice to see others going through the same process as I go through mine. I will be watching your build. Here is how mine sits today. Putting on a lowering kit and all new steering and suspension parts then its off with the cab and everything to the body shop. Good luck.

naphtali5725 · 02-14-2013, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

1st - nice find; congrats on the "new" truck

2nd - good job coming up with the original invoice. That's a good document to have.

3rd - I was just checking out the VIN and the build timing...Flint built 1986 truck - I may have built your truck. Depends on if it came through on first shift or on second shift.

Hopefully none of those fender bolts were crossthreaded...

K

it's alright man, they are all out now anyway

If you did build on it, that kicks ass, thanks man!

naphtali5725 · 02-19-2013, 08:11 AM

Well, looks like i'm going to have to wait a bit longer to start on my truck

jrblanke · 02-19-2013, 01:16 PM

Where in NC are you located? I am in Raleigh.

naphtali5725 · 02-19-2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrblanke

Where in NC are you located? I am in Raleigh.

i lived in Raleigh for a while, worked for IBM in RTP... damn, i hated the beltline and 540
moved to the mountains near asheville

03-23-2012, 07:58 AM	#1
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	My new project 86 Silverado Here is my find, was sitting in a field 13 years, had a few trees growing around it. scored it for 1200.00. it is a 86 Silverado, cruise, tilt, power windows/locks, ac. It has a 305 4bbl, with a swapped in TH400. It currently is sitting with only the cab on it, as I am in the process of doing a frame off. It will have all trim removed, has surface rust only, all panels straight, and will be flat black once it is done. I hope to start a build thread once real warm weather starts here in the mountains Kind regards, Attached Images

03-23-2012, 08:20 AM	#2
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Welcome naphtali5725, Great looking 86. I like the style truck. Keep us informed on you progress. John __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

03-23-2012, 08:53 AM	#3
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: My new project 86 Silverado nice start!!!

03-23-2012, 12:12 PM	#4
Lost 40 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 60	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Welcome. I have an 86 Silverado as well, and look forward to hearing more about your build. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1986 Chevy C10 2" Drop 350 SB 350 Turbo Trans "Keep it rubber side down, in between the ditches"

03-23-2012, 12:37 PM	#5
bigsj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bowie Maryland Posts: 335	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Thats a good starter truck .

03-23-2012, 12:48 PM	#6
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: My new project 86 Silverado welcome __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

03-23-2012, 06:16 PM	#7
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: My new project 86 Silverado make sure to take plenty of pictures for the build thread, it looks like a nice start! __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

03-24-2012, 04:57 AM	#8
bayou boy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Frankston Tx Posts: 151	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Nice start im in the same boat with ya good luck Attached Images __________________ all i know is that its going to be orange

03-24-2012, 07:44 AM	#9
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My new project 86 Silverado that's the route i'm going, all smooth, no aluminum trim, or any moldings. good luck with your build, start a thread if you haven't already! kind regards, __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

02-10-2013, 04:39 AM	#10
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Well, i have decided to keep the 86 Silverado. I have an Oldsmobile 455 that I got from X-cabsquarebody on c10forum. I was also given a complete engine rebuild kit for it, pistons rings, etc. etc. I have an engine builder in SC. that donated their machine shop services, and their time to put it together for me. The engine will be a torque monster. Truck is down to the rolling frame now, and pressure washed, and cleaned as much as possible. I'll attach pics to this thread as soon as I can. I am probably going with the budget build route, and probably will not paint a lot of stuff...that's just how it goes, function over form. I'm going to follow my buddy X-cabsquarebody's recommendation of leaving the body alone, and keeping the patina finish, and not priming/painting it. I just got a new cab bushing/bed mount kit from LMC, so I can get the cab/bed back on here in the next few weeks. I'll be taking apart the front suspension in a few days, and will replace all upper/lower control arm bushings/ball joints etc. I should have those in a couple of weeks as well. stay tuned... __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

02-10-2013, 04:51 AM	#11
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Body pics - as you can see, this truck's panels are very straight Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

02-10-2013, 04:53 AM	#12
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My new project 86 Silverado more body pics Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

02-10-2013, 04:56 AM	#13
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My new project 86 Silverado rolling frame Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

02-10-2013, 05:20 AM	#15
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Man I actually kinda like the patina. It's straight as hell. I would lower it and tint the windows and make the inside comfy as hell and a newer style or injected engine underneath But that's me Loom forward to seing how it turns out. Make it yours! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-10-2013, 05:43 AM	#16
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Thanks insidious for the comments I'll need to have tinted windows anyway, because I am sensitive to the light and it gives me migraines. As far as the engine, the Olds 455 big block makes tremendous torque with minimal modifications. A bone stock 455 with 10:1 compression and stock camshaft makes 350HP and up close to 450 ft lbs of torque at low rpm, so it's the perfect engine for a heavy truck (plus it was all free) I want to lower it too, but I do not want to cut the frame for a C notch or anything like that, because I want to keep the frame intact. I'd like a nice coil over suspension front/rear though __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy Last edited by naphtali5725; 02-10-2013 at 05:46 AM. Reason: added info, corrected dumba$$ grammar



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02-14-2013, 12:07 PM	#17
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	new project 86 Silverado build Talked to my buddy X-cabsquarebody yesterday from c10forum... he gave me lots of advice regarding the procedures for Z'ing the frame, and the steps for lowering the rear of the truck... that guy knows his stuff, and is a good friend because he offered to assist me in any way I needed, and I appreciate it big time. I don't know which way i'll go yet, so i'm just going to concentrate on rebuilding the front suspension since all of it is worn out or rotten because it sat for 13 years (all ball joints, upper/lower control arm bushings, tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm) have perished. I have a 12 bolt rear I got from X-cab with 2 inch drop shackles.. not sure if i'll swap out the 10 until i pull the cover and check the gear ratio to determine what would be best for my engine/tranny (TH 400) combo March 5th i'll be taking the engine to have it machined and assembled. Once complete should put out 450+ HP, and gobs of torque which the Olds 455's are known for. So that's it for now... stay tuned. __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

02-14-2013, 12:50 PM	#19
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: My new project 86 Silverado I had a 79 square with a 455 olds in it and man that thing would fry a tire..lol. I would have to show people the motor most would not believe it had a olds motor in it. Posted via Mobile Device

02-14-2013, 01:53 PM	#20
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: My new project 86 Silverado nice project, and thanks for your service... __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

02-14-2013, 02:33 PM	#21
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Good job on the find. It is nice to see others going through the same process as I go through mine. I will be watching your build. Here is how mine sits today. Putting on a lowering kit and all new steering and suspension parts then its off with the cab and everything to the body shop. Good luck. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

02-19-2013, 08:11 AM	#23
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My project 86 Silverado Well, looks like i'm going to have to wait a bit longer to start on my truck Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

02-19-2013, 01:16 PM	#24
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Re: My new project 86 Silverado Where in NC are you located? I am in Raleigh.

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