New Truck Day!

SteveP · 02-20-2009, 09:30 PM

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!

ZUKIMON · 02-20-2009, 09:34 PM

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.

Dave · 02-20-2009, 09:48 PM

that is a bitchin truck. you wont slap vortec 350 heads, headers, and a supercharger on that 305. you wont

SteveP · 02-20-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

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.

Adeptus_Minor · 02-20-2009, 10:53 PM

Would that be the cam-flattening 305?

SteveP · 02-20-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

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.

Dave · 02-20-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveP

Haha

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

101lifts2 · 02-21-2009, 12:44 AM

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.

02-20-2009, 09:30 PM	#1
SteveP 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, 09:34 PM	#2
ZUKIMON 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, 09:48 PM	#3
Dave 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, 10:53 PM	#5
Adeptus_Minor 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.”

02-21-2009, 12:44 AM	#8
101lifts2 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