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Old 02-28-2012, 02:16 AM   #1
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Smile Upgradin' my '85 c10 custom

I've decided to do some upgrades on my '85(the one in my avitar).I got the truck in May,2008.My uncle passed away in 2002,and the truck sat for 6 yrs.His grandson was going to get it,but decided to get a "street-burner",instead,so my aunt gave me the truck. It came stock with a 305engine,th350trans,w/lockup converter.Heavy (7-leaf)rear springs,and 3.73:1 rear gears. My ideas are: replace the 305 with a 350,swap the rear gears to the 2.73:1 gears,retain the springs,heavy-duty brakes,and add the rear air-shocks,gas-shocks front,and the heavier front coils, from my GMC.I've already put dual exhausts on it,along with a Rochester Quadrajet from a '70s Impala. Inside ,I camo'd the dash face& door trim,as well as the trim insert on the right side dash insert,I'm also recovering thebench seat in black w/camo inserts(I'll post some pics,as soon as my wife brings the camera back).There are other things,like cruise control,delay wipers,but that's for later. Any opinions?
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Old 02-28-2012, 02:21 AM   #2
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Re: Upgradin' my '85 c10 custom

Sounds like a plan to me!
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