|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
02-20-2009, 08:30 PM
|
#1 |
|
Canyon Carver
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Pensacola, FL
Moto: The v-twin trifecta
Posts: 437
|
New Truck Day!
The wife and I have been shopping around for new trucks for the last few weeks. All of the new trucks are nice, but for 35k+ we just couldn't stomach the payment.
So we picked up this jem today instead. It's an 85 C10 Silverado, 305 w/ 144k, all original with one respray in the factory color. The paint and interior are perfect. Air blows cold and this thing drives better then some trucks 10 years newer. I had a 87 K5 and really like these trucks. I'm stoked we got this one! 
|
|
|
|
02-20-2009, 08:34 PM
|
#2 |
|
Is this thing on?
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone)
Moto: '01, 929RR
Posts: 398
|
Nice truck man. I have worked on many of those over the years, but it's been a while since I have done anything with them.
__________________
Dirty Harry said there's nothing wrong with a little shooting, as long as the right people get shot. 
|
|
|
|
|
02-20-2009, 08:48 PM
|
#3 |
|
Chaotic Neutral
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
|
that is a bitchin truck. you wont slap vortec 350 heads, headers, and a supercharger on that 305. you wont
__________________
TWF Post whore #6 |
|
|
|
|
02-20-2009, 09:12 PM
|
#4 | |
|
Canyon Carver
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Pensacola, FL
Moto: The v-twin trifecta
Posts: 437
|
Quote:
I plan on leaving the 305 in there till it decides to punch out and then replace it with a 350. |
|
|
|
|
|
02-20-2009, 09:53 PM
|
#5 |
|
Hopster
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R
Posts: 4,743
|
Would that be the cam-flattening 305?
__________________
“Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.” |
|
|
|
|
02-20-2009, 09:55 PM
|
#6 | |
|
Canyon Carver
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Pensacola, FL
Moto: The v-twin trifecta
Posts: 437
|
Quote:
I've heard plenty of stories about these engines, but have never seen one fail. Hopefully this one stays strong for a few years. |
|
|
|
|
|
02-20-2009, 10:01 PM
|
#7 |
|
Hopster
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R
Posts: 4,743
|
I imagine it'll be fine.
Maintenance is obviously cheaper and easier than most modern engines. 
__________________
“Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.” |
|
|
|
|
02-20-2009, 10:03 PM
|
#8 | |
|
Chaotic Neutral
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
|
Quote:
__________________
TWF Post whore #6 |
|
|
|
|
|
02-20-2009, 11:44 PM
|
#9 |
|
WSB Champion
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Anaheim, CA
Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R
Posts: 5,570
|
Thats a nice condition 85...and its nice to see 2 GMs in the stable. lol
The 305s last long, but they are known to wear out cams. I would suggest changing the oil with synthetic. It will stick to the cam lobes better during startup.
__________________
Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM |
|
|
|
|
02-22-2009, 03:11 PM
|
#10 | |
|
Canyon Carver
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Pensacola, FL
Moto: The v-twin trifecta
Posts: 437
|
Quote:
...and the s10 isn't mine. I had a 99 Sonoma in the body style and you couldn't pay me to own another small truck. 
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
