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Low Elco · 02-21-2017, 08:39 AM

Coming along great! How many more days?

LT7A · 02-21-2017, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Through researchI was able to determine hat the motor is an 85 305 HO L69 with the factory mid rise aluminum intake. When I pulled the pan I saw that the cylinders had been honed, but no marking on the pistons to indicate an overbore. I know it has an aftermarket cam, but no idea what the specs are.

That's cool. I have been impressed with the 305 I got in my (s'posed to be) parts truck. If you get the chance to grab the casting number on that intake manifold I would be very interested. My research leads me to believe that I have the cast iron version of the same or similar. Hoping to find an aluminum one that I can put on at some point. I know you got more than enough to concentrate on at the moment, so no need to try to get that number now. Good luck on your remaining prep! Truck is looking really good.

aggie91 · 02-21-2017, 12:44 PM

Not to derail your train here or stop you from getting ready for LST, but Have you had to get anymore of that Krylon CoverMaxx paint from Walmart recently? I was in my local Walmart where I had gotten it in the past to get an extra can or two to have on had while finishing up mine. They no longer had ANY CoverMaxx paint...It was still Krylon, but something different....I think it was called ColorMaster.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Man you need to change those hose clamps. Truck looks way to clean for those. Get heat shrink hose clamps put the finished looked on them. And those cuts and inner fenders look like mine. Install was farily easy. I'm like you bit a fan of cutting but the end result will be worth it.

Rod I have never used the shrink clamps. I like the look, but haven't tried them yet. I will have check them out.

**N2TRUX** · 02-22-2017, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Coming along great! How many more days?

Not enough. I roll out Friday morning.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Not to derail your train here or stop you from getting ready for LST, but Have you had to get anymore of that Krylon CoverMaxx paint from Walmart recently? I was in my local Walmart where I had gotten it in the past to get an extra can or two to have on had while finishing up mine. They no longer had ANY CoverMaxx paint...It was still Krylon, but something different....I think it was called ColorMaster.

I know they have changed the display around and made Color Maxx more prominent. Last time I went in the had the bonus size cans on sale so I bought 8.

**N2TRUX** · 02-22-2017, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

That's cool. I have been impressed with the 305 I got in my (s'posed to be) parts truck. If you get the chance to grab the casting number on that intake manifold I would be very interested. My research leads me to believe that I have the cast iron version of the same or similar. Hoping to find an aluminum one that I can put on at some point. I know you got more than enough to concentrate on at the moment, so no need to try to get that number now. Good luck on your remaining prep! Truck is looking really good.

The mid 80s 305 has anew undeserved stigma that it's a bad motor. It came out at a time that GM was desperate to increase its federally mandated fuel average. Low hp combined with high gear ratios made very poor power with no torque.
Despite lower displacement the 305 can be built to generate good power but will never be more popular than the 350 for obvious reasons

Low Elco · 02-22-2017, 03:58 PM

Tiny bores! Good motor, just no power.

LT7A · 02-23-2017, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Tiny bores! Good motor, just no power.

Yes, that is the common perception. My 2.5 hour drive home from the purchase had me intrigued enough to gather more information. I have spent most of my time behind a 350 and some time behind a 454 in these trucks so I admit to being surprised.

mcbassin · 02-24-2017, 12:36 AM

Are you ready Ken? I hope to check your truck out tomorrow or the next day.

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2017, 08:45 AM

We made it!
It took some dusk to dawn thrashing but Scarlett made it to her place of prominence at @lonestarthrowdown in the @americanracing booth.
It would not have been possible with out an all night push and the help of many great friends, family, and vendors support.
Thanks to @n2billet and Chris @grimdelicateantelope for pushing it through in the final hours.
Thanks to my #relaxedatmosphere brother @_jason_cox and Jared from @hicks_st for invaluable assistance as well.
Come see her shine today at @lonestarthrowdown wearing her latest in #classictruck fashion wear by
@americanracing
@slosh_tubz @precisionreplacementparts
@wamrods
@silentcoat
@brotherstrucks
@texpinstriper_johnnyc
@hicks_st

RodsGreen10 · 02-25-2017, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

We made it!
It took some dusk to dawn thrashing but Scarlett made it to her place of prominence at @lonestarthrowdown in the @americanracing booth.
It would not have been possible with out an all night push and the help of many great friends, family, and vendors support.
Thanks to @n2billet and Chris @grimdelicateantelope for pushing it through in the final hours.
Thanks to my #relaxedatmosphere brother @_jason_cox and Jared from @hicks_st for invaluable assistance as well.
Come see her shine today at @lonestarthrowdown wearing her latest in #classictruck fashion wear by
@americanracing
@slosh_tubz @precisionreplacementparts
@wamrods
@silentcoat
@brotherstrucks
@texpinstriper_johnnyc
@hicks_st

Great Job Ken!!! Enjoy the show!!!

SKT · 02-25-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Great Job Ken!!! Enjoy the show!!!

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X2 - truck certainly looks great!!

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**rustytruck50** · 02-25-2017, 12:34 PM

Man, the wheels and the extra red details under the hood really sealed the deal!!! Awesome...only one problem...you've successfully kicked the truck envy up a couple more notches!!!

UKNOWME · 02-25-2017, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Great Job Ken!!! Enjoy the show!!!

You should be there too Rod

LT7A · 02-25-2017, 09:27 PM

Glad you made it. Looks like the weather's cooperative. Hope you're having a good time. Truck looks great. Those wheels shoot well from the 3/4 perspective on the truck. The spokes have dimension that stands out much more than typical.

**TKCR** · 02-25-2017, 10:06 PM

Oh!!! Scarlet looks just stunning!! You guys did great. Enjoy the show, wish I could be there in person.

**N2TRUX** · 02-27-2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Great Job Ken!!! Enjoy the show!!!

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Originally Posted by SKT

.X2 - truck certainly looks great!!

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Man, the wheels and the extra red details under the hood really sealed the deal!!! Awesome...only one problem...you've successfully kicked the truck envy up a couple more notches!!!

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

You should be there too Rod

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Glad you made it. Looks like the weather's cooperative. Hope you're having a good time. Truck looks great. Those wheels shoot well from the 3/4 perspective on the truck. The spokes have dimension that stands out much more than typical.

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Oh!!! Scarlet looks just stunning!! You guys did great. Enjoy the show, wish I could be there in person.

Thank you so much for all the kind words. I will do a complete update soon.

SCOTI · 02-27-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Man, the wheels and the extra red details under the hood really sealed the deal!!! Awesome...only one problem...you've successfully kicked the truck envy up a couple more notches!!!

I'm not a fan of painting the core support & inner wheel tubs body color but it did look very nicely done. It turned out very nice!

**N2TRUX** · 02-27-2017, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'm not a fan of painting the core support & inner wheel tubs body color but it did look very nicely done. It turned out very nice!

Scot I had originally planned to just paint the top of the firewall and satin black everything else. We managed to get the firewall cleaned up better than expected, and it just grew from there.

JWall · 02-27-2017, 11:03 AM

Truck turned out great just as I expected!

Well done!

**N2TRUX** · 02-27-2017, 11:19 AM

To start my recap of the final push on the build I need go back to last week. Things are a bit sketchy due to lack of sleep, but I will try to cover the important parts.

As previously posted, Jared and Waylon from Hicks Street came by to cut and buff the paint. They spent the day working their magic while Chris and I installed the Slosh Tubz. We focused on getting a good fitment so it took several attempts to get them lined up. It could have been done quicker, but the extra time spent was well worth it in the end.

Jared and Waylon decided that the Mild Tubz needed to be painted red to match the Slosh Tubz filler panels. Chris and I concurred, but we had no time to spray them. Jared and Waylon offered to do the job, so they took them to their shop.

Wednesday Jared brought the tubz back and our thrash continued

Low Elco · 02-27-2017, 01:55 PM

Truck came out great! Congrats!

mcbassin · 02-27-2017, 02:23 PM

Very nice work Ken and Chris! Nice to check it out in person. It way nicer than the pictures

**lolife99** · 02-27-2017, 03:13 PM

Truck looks very nice, Ken.
Do you have any completed underhood pics?

**N2TRUX** · 02-27-2017, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Truck came out great! Congrats!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work Ken and Chris! Nice to check it out in person. It way nicer than the pictures

as always, a pleasure to chat with you.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Truck looks very nice, Ken.
Do you have any completed underhood pics?

Coming soon Keith. The lighting did not allow any quality pics on site.

02-21-2017, 08:39 AM	#901
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02-21-2017, 12:44 PM	#903
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Not to derail your train here or stop you from getting ready for LST, but Have you had to get anymore of that Krylon CoverMaxx paint from Walmart recently? I was in my local Walmart where I had gotten it in the past to get an extra can or two to have on had while finishing up mine. They no longer had ANY CoverMaxx paint...It was still Krylon, but something different....I think it was called ColorMaster. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-22-2017, 03:58 PM	#907
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Tiny bores! Good motor, just no power. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-24-2017, 12:36 AM	#909
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Are you ready Ken? I hope to check your truck out tomorrow or the next day. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-25-2017, 08:45 AM	#910
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" We made it! It took some dusk to dawn thrashing but Scarlett made it to her place of prominence at @lonestarthrowdown in the @americanracing booth. It would not have been possible with out an all night push and the help of many great friends, family, and vendors support. Thanks to @n2billet and Chris @grimdelicateantelope for pushing it through in the final hours. Thanks to my #relaxedatmosphere brother @_jason_cox and Jared from @hicks_st for invaluable assistance as well. Come see her shine today at @lonestarthrowdown wearing her latest in #classictruck fashion wear by @americanracing @slosh_tubz @precisionreplacementparts @wamrods @silentcoat @brotherstrucks @texpinstriper_johnnyc @hicks_st Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-25-2017, 12:34 PM	#913
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Man, the wheels and the extra red details under the hood really sealed the deal!!! Awesome...only one problem...you've successfully kicked the truck envy up a couple more notches!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

02-25-2017, 09:27 PM	#915
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,639	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Glad you made it. Looks like the weather's cooperative. Hope you're having a good time. Truck looks great. Those wheels shoot well from the 3/4 perspective on the truck. The spokes have dimension that stands out much more than typical.

02-25-2017, 10:06 PM	#916
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,983	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Oh!!! Scarlet looks just stunning!! You guys did great. Enjoy the show, wish I could be there in person. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

02-27-2017, 11:03 AM	#920
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Truck turned out great just as I expected! Well done! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

02-27-2017, 11:19 AM	#921
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" To start my recap of the final push on the build I need go back to last week. Things are a bit sketchy due to lack of sleep, but I will try to cover the important parts. As previously posted, Jared and Waylon from Hicks Street came by to cut and buff the paint. They spent the day working their magic while Chris and I installed the Slosh Tubz. We focused on getting a good fitment so it took several attempts to get them lined up. It could have been done quicker, but the extra time spent was well worth it in the end. Jared and Waylon decided that the Mild Tubz needed to be painted red to match the Slosh Tubz filler panels. Chris and I concurred, but we had no time to spray them. Jared and Waylon offered to do the job, so they took them to their shop. Wednesday Jared brought the tubz back and our thrash continued Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-27-2017 at 05:57 PM.

02-27-2017, 01:55 PM	#922
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Truck came out great! Congrats! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-27-2017, 02:23 PM	#923
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Very nice work Ken and Chris! Nice to check it out in person. It way nicer than the pictures __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-27-2017, 03:13 PM	#924
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