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85Silverado · 01-03-2003, 06:13 PM

I have a chance to pick up a '84 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup (according to the ad, haven't seen it yet in person) and I was wondering if everything's interchangable between the trucks and what might not be. Both this truck and my truck have a 305 v8 and auto. As of right now i do see why everything won't interchange. Any input on this is greatly appreciated.

Say a prayer for me to get this truck....i need it!

Prerunner1982 · 01-03-2003, 06:20 PM

most everthing should, but as we have found out in the past.. there are so many little discrepeces (man i tore that one up) in these model trucks you cant always say for sure... but you should be good to go.. the only thing i can think of right now might be the intrument bezel.. but not sure when the wiper control location was changed....

85Silverado · 01-03-2003, 06:26 PM

Well, I was kinda hoping drivetrain wise....engine trans rearend, suspension.....my gauges are pretty good and if i was gonna do that i'd switch the whole dash and the bench seat probably.....I hoping to take that truck and my truck put them into the garage and make one good reliable truck (i have engine and trans probs with my truck) and have one pretty stripped truck and a couple shelfs worth of extra parts for the good truck.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-03-2003, 06:32 PM

engine drivetrain and body panels should interchange only problems might be the dash as different possible locations etc.
oh yeah ya didnt tare up the word "discrepencies" too bad neither! lol

Prerunner1982 · 01-03-2003, 06:32 PM

drivetrain should be fine..

pkbinplano · 01-03-2003, 08:19 PM

go fer it

85Silverado · 01-03-2003, 08:20 PM

Still can't get a hold of the guy selling the truck must be a 2nd shifter guess i'll have to call in the morning.

Ok....I was also wondering...would I be able to change the rear window if the '84 has a soild glass window to my sliding glass window from my '85?

pkbinplano · 01-03-2003, 08:28 PM

Yes they will interchange. Need a GM manual for a 85 ? Will make you a good deal on one

01-03-2003, 06:13 PM	#1
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	85 to 84 and vice versa compatibility I have a chance to pick up a '84 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup (according to the ad, haven't seen it yet in person) and I was wondering if everything's interchangable between the trucks and what might not be. Both this truck and my truck have a 305 v8 and auto. As of right now i do see why everything won't interchange. Any input on this is greatly appreciated. Say a prayer for me to get this truck....i need it! __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

01-03-2003, 06:20 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	most everthing should, but as we have found out in the past.. there are so many little discrepeces (man i tore that one up) in these model trucks you cant always say for sure... but you should be good to go.. the only thing i can think of right now might be the intrument bezel.. but not sure when the wiper control location was changed.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-03-2003, 06:26 PM	#3
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	Well, I was kinda hoping drivetrain wise....engine trans rearend, suspension.....my gauges are pretty good and if i was gonna do that i'd switch the whole dash and the bench seat probably.....I hoping to take that truck and my truck put them into the garage and make one good reliable truck (i have engine and trans probs with my truck) and have one pretty stripped truck and a couple shelfs worth of extra parts for the good truck. __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

01-03-2003, 06:32 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	engine drivetrain and body panels should interchange only problems might be the dash as different possible locations etc. oh yeah ya didnt tare up the word "discrepencies" too bad neither! lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-03-2003, 06:32 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	drivetrain should be fine.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-03-2003, 08:19 PM	#6
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	go fer it __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

01-03-2003, 08:20 PM	#7
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	Still can't get a hold of the guy selling the truck must be a 2nd shifter guess i'll have to call in the morning. Ok....I was also wondering...would I be able to change the rear window if the '84 has a soild glass window to my sliding glass window from my '85? __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

01-03-2003, 08:28 PM	#8
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Yes they will interchange. Need a GM manual for a 85 ? Will make you a good deal on one __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat



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