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Old 02-20-2009, 09:30 PM   #1
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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!

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Old 02-20-2009, 09:34 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 02-20-2009, 09:48 PM   #3
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that is a bitchin truck. you wont slap vortec 350 heads, headers, and a supercharger on that 305. you wont
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:12 PM   #4
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that is a bitchin truck. you wont slap vortec 350 heads, headers, and a supercharger on that 305. you wont
Haha

I plan on leaving the 305 in there till it decides to punch out and then replace it with a 350.
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:53 PM   #5
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Would that be the cam-flattening 305?
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:55 PM   #6
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Would that be the cam-flattening 305?
I suppose.

I've heard plenty of stories about these engines, but have never seen one fail. Hopefully this one stays strong for a few years.
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Old 02-20-2009, 11:03 PM   #7
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I plan on leaving the 305 in there till it decides to punch out and then replace it with a 350.
aww poo. 350 heads drops the cr into prime boost territory too
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Old 02-21-2009, 12:44 AM   #8
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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.
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