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LDO · 07-10-2015, 03:13 PM

I'm usually on the older truck side but I'm thinking about picking up an 85 shortbed for my son.

Can I get some recommendations on static drop components and tire/wheel sizes.

Post pics if ya gottem!

Thanks!

ultrahd4me · 07-10-2015, 03:59 PM

I'll start with a few of mine. 5/6 drop with spindles & springs and flip kit in the rear. 20x10 & 20x8 Torque thrust wheels, 275/45 and 245/40 tires.

LDO · 07-10-2015, 06:58 PM

wow, these are all yours?

sweet! Thanks for the pics, this helps alot. I definitely want to lower it and i love the torque thrust wheels! I mean, we.....

LDO · 07-14-2015, 06:47 PM

C'mon, there's gotta be more out there. Post up your pics!

RodsGreen10 · 07-14-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LDO

C'mon, there's gotta be more out there. Post up your pics!

Something like this? This is as low as I can get it with static.

LDO · 07-18-2015, 11:24 PM

Had to drive a few hours to get her but the look on his face was worth it!

Here's the truck.

Needs a new dash pad and we want to change the interior color to black.

Lower it, new wheels and tires too.

Would like to add a rear roll pan and maybe do something different with the grille; we'll see.

It has a 305 and a TH350 in it...for now...

**73kay** · 07-18-2015, 11:35 PM

Dang! Nice truck. I like the blue. What code blue is it? Thx

LDO · 07-18-2015, 11:37 PM

The only info I found is that it's called cobalt blue. It is a repaint so I'm not sure if this is a stock color. I'll look around because I've got a glove box full of the original paperwork with the truck. Had 63k miles that I have no reason to believe were not original.

**73kay** · 07-18-2015, 11:47 PM

That's sweet. Do you mind taking some pix when you get a chance (engine etc). I drove my grandpas 73 c20 w/454 in high school 10 years ago so I bet your son is pumped to rock the 85!

LDO · 07-18-2015, 11:48 PM

sure, i'll snap some in the morning.

LDO · 07-20-2015, 08:08 PM

Ok,
can someone tell me why the inside door handles on my new (to me) 85 look crooked? do they need replacing?

Also, after digging under the seat and in the glovebox, I've got alot of history on this vehicle and it looks like we're the third owner and we can trace it all the back to when it was bought new.

I may be a little strange but I think that's pretty cool.

**TKCR** · 07-20-2015, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDO

Ok,
can someone tell me why the inside door handles on my new (to me) 85 look crooked? do they need replacing?

Also, after digging under the seat and in the glovebox, I've got alot of history on this vehicle and it looks like we're the third owner and we can trace it all the back to when it was bought new.

I may be a little strange but I think that's pretty cool.

That is a nice looking truck!!! You have one happy son, I bet!!
As far as the inner handle bezels, They may be missing the screws that hold them tight to the door.

And BTW, here's mine.

LDO · 07-20-2015, 10:19 PM

wow, that sure look nice. Hope to get ours in that condition soon.

As for the door handles, it's not the bezels that are crooked, it's the actual rectangular handle that you pull on. It is crooked and seems loose but it still opens the door, it just looks like it is flopping around. I'll try to post a pic of what i mean.

BTW,
is that a metal cowl hood? Mind sending me info on that.

I'm thinking of removing all of the emmissions crap but i don't want to open a can of worms (just yet) lol.

**TKCR** · 07-20-2015, 10:45 PM

Yeah it's metal. I believe it's a new hood with the scoop already integrated. The pervious owner had it installed.

On the handle issue. There's the actual lever that you pull on that opens the door. Then there's the bezel ( black & chrome square piece). From the photo, it looks like the bezel is not attached anymore. Now if the lever itself is loose, then that's under the door panel. Maybe this illustration will help with what is loose.

https://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=20

Here's a site for the hood scoops

https://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=131

turbosix · 07-20-2015, 10:51 PM

Don't buy 17" Torque Thrust 2's. The offset and tire selection stinks. I'm not into big rims but wanted a little bigger to upgrade brakes one day. Not happy, I had to use 1.25" spacers on the rear to make it look right.

LDO · 07-20-2015, 10:52 PM

thanks turbo, are the 18s any better?

turbosix · 07-20-2015, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LDO

thanks turbo, are the 18s any better?

I didn't look, I'm old school and 17's are pushing it for me. I would have to think they would be better. I might take a look after a couple of years. Here are my 17". I started my drop today and just have the 2" hangers in the back for now.

UKNOWME · 07-20-2015, 11:40 PM

5/7 drop
275/40r20 front
295/40r20 rear

07-10-2015, 03:13 PM	#1
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Help with an 85 I'm usually on the older truck side but I'm thinking about picking up an 85 shortbed for my son. Can I get some recommendations on static drop components and tire/wheel sizes. Post pics if ya gottem! Thanks! __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-10-2015, 03:59 PM	#2
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: Help with an 85 I'll start with a few of mine. 5/6 drop with spindles & springs and flip kit in the rear. 20x10 & 20x8 Torque thrust wheels, 275/45 and 245/40 tires. Attached Images

07-10-2015, 06:58 PM	#3
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Re: Help with an 85 wow, these are all yours? sweet! Thanks for the pics, this helps alot. I definitely want to lower it and i love the torque thrust wheels! I mean, we..... __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-14-2015, 06:47 PM	#4
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Re: Help with an 85 C'mon, there's gotta be more out there. Post up your pics! __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-18-2015, 11:24 PM	#6
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Re: Help with an 85 Had to drive a few hours to get her but the look on his face was worth it! Here's the truck. Needs a new dash pad and we want to change the interior color to black. Lower it, new wheels and tires too. Would like to add a rear roll pan and maybe do something different with the grille; we'll see. It has a 305 and a TH350 in it...for now... Attached Images __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-18-2015, 11:35 PM	#7
73kay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indy, IN Posts: 637	Re: Help with an 85 Dang! Nice truck. I like the blue. What code blue is it? Thx __________________ Andrew 1953 3100 292 T5 1985 K5 Blazer 350 700R4 208

07-18-2015, 11:37 PM	#8
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Re: Help with an 85 The only info I found is that it's called cobalt blue. It is a repaint so I'm not sure if this is a stock color. I'll look around because I've got a glove box full of the original paperwork with the truck. Had 63k miles that I have no reason to believe were not original. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-18-2015, 11:47 PM	#9
73kay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indy, IN Posts: 637	Re: Help with an 85 That's sweet. Do you mind taking some pix when you get a chance (engine etc). I drove my grandpas 73 c20 w/454 in high school 10 years ago so I bet your son is pumped to rock the 85! __________________ Andrew 1953 3100 292 T5 1985 K5 Blazer 350 700R4 208

07-18-2015, 11:48 PM	#10
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Re: Help with an 85 sure, i'll snap some in the morning. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-20-2015, 08:08 PM	#11
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Re: Help with an 85 Ok, can someone tell me why the inside door handles on my new (to me) 85 look crooked? do they need replacing? Also, after digging under the seat and in the glovebox, I've got alot of history on this vehicle and it looks like we're the third owner and we can trace it all the back to when it was bought new. I may be a little strange but I think that's pretty cool. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-20-2015, 10:19 PM	#13
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Re: Help with an 85 wow, that sure look nice. Hope to get ours in that condition soon. As for the door handles, it's not the bezels that are crooked, it's the actual rectangular handle that you pull on. It is crooked and seems loose but it still opens the door, it just looks like it is flopping around. I'll try to post a pic of what i mean. BTW, is that a metal cowl hood? Mind sending me info on that. I'm thinking of removing all of the emmissions crap but i don't want to open a can of worms (just yet) lol. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-20-2015, 10:45 PM	#14
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: Help with an 85 Yeah it's metal. I believe it's a new hood with the scoop already integrated. The pervious owner had it installed. On the handle issue. There's the actual lever that you pull on that opens the door. Then there's the bezel ( black & chrome square piece). From the photo, it looks like the bezel is not attached anymore. Now if the lever itself is loose, then that's under the door panel. Maybe this illustration will help with what is loose. https://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=20 Here's a site for the hood scoops https://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=131 Attached Images Last edited by TKCR; 07-20-2015 at 10:55 PM.

07-20-2015, 10:51 PM	#15
turbosix Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Jackson,Texas Posts: 126	Re: Help with an 85 Don't buy 17" Torque Thrust 2's. The offset and tire selection stinks. I'm not into big rims but wanted a little bigger to upgrade brakes one day. Not happy, I had to use 1.25" spacers on the rear to make it look right. __________________ Tommy 1 Pt. 3:21 '72 C10 LWB 402

07-20-2015, 10:52 PM	#16
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Re: Help with an 85 thanks turbo, are the 18s any better? __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-20-2015, 11:40 PM	#18
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Help with an 85 5/7 drop 275/40r20 front 295/40r20 rear Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU



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