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85 Chevy Pickup Build
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85 Chevy Pickup Build
I'm putting this under off-topic as I'm restoring this truck for function as opposed to getting max MPG, or show room looks. Also I'll edit this topic as progress is made, add pictures, etc. https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1709781346 My goal is mid twenty's for MPG, while still being able to tow a camper, etc. I've owned this truck for a number of years. The truck is completely stock and gets 15 MPG, loaded, unloaded, up hill, down hill. Its not good MPG, but its very consistent all the time. The trucks history is interesting as a friend of my family owned it before me. He was a D-Day survivor on Omaha Beach. He was one of two that survived from his landing craft on that day. He used the truck to pull a massive camper trailer that was far too large for a half ton truck. Then in his later years he lost his vision to the point where he shouldn't have been driving, and thus kept wrecking it in ditches, and hitting deer, etc. So this explains the desire for "function" over "looks" mentality. . |
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Drivetrain
I built a low end torque engine for it. It’s a 383 stroker short block with 5.7 rods, cast dished pistons, 214 duration roller cam. I also have a set of AFR heads, 1.5 roller rockers. The intake is an aluminum Air Gap duel plain single quad. 10.5 to 1 compression with a stock idle with plenty of vacuum for the brakes. The online simulator claims the output to be about 410hp and 450 torque. I bought a self adjusting EFI kit for this engine. Pictures will follow. https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1708089888 The transmission is a T56 6spd. https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1708089888 Upgraded to Posi locker10bolt rear axle.https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1708089888 |
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Suspension
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1708090560 I purchased and installed a 3" drop kit for the truck. It’s mainly a set of tubular A-frames, and a kit for the rear end. I plan to also install an air bag/compressor setup on the rear for load leveling while towing. I will also have to deal with the front frame rails being bent from all the deer strikes. But I have a plan which might make this task easier once I get this far. I also can't install the new front sway bar until the front frame rails get straightened/paralleled. Brakes https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1708090299 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1708090560 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1712534912 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1721915689 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...9&d=1740776596 I purchased a set of cross drilled rotors, hoses, SS lines, and pads Wheels Right now I'm running the stock steel wheels. But I will most likely swap to something nicer. Tires Right now I'm running Firestone Winter Force tires. But I will most likely swap to Kumho LRR tires. |
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Body/Aero Mods
The body on this truck is pretty rough. Its literally hit more deer than some of you hunters have shot in your entire life. (we quit counting at 6 deer hit... its hit a lot more!) Then its got rust. A lot of rust. Patch panel replacement will be an on going task with this truck after I get the mechanics more completed. I have an aftermarket grill for the pickup. Plus I plan to do a couple aero mods since the bed and bumpers on these trucks scoop so much air. I will also swap the mirrors from the large elephant ear style to a more conservative style mirror. More to come... Drip rails removed, welded closed, filled. https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...2&d=1709080931 Fuel door body panel epoxied in, soon to be filled. https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1709080967 |
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Paint on bedliner
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1708090715 POR15 applied and new heater core installed, new heater box installed https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1709080756 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1709780923 The bed is now officially done except for bodywork and paint. . |
On the bed or all over?
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I started painting the frame. https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1712155161 . |
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Bullet hole welded closed, filled
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1709081499 Engine mounts rebuilt https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1709781839 Pulled the stock steering shaft to get rid of the rubber isolators for tighter steering https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1729646821 Replaced the steering shaft with one from a Jeep Cherokee for tighter steering https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1729646821 |
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New custom transmission crossmember and mount.
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1710379540 The stock master cylinder and booster is now fubar. I’m swapping to a metal master cylinder and mini booster so there’s room for the hydraulic throw out bearing master cylinder. This will be mounted between the wiper motor and mini booster soon. https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1710379540 All this spaghetti nightmare is also fubar. Since I’m going to EFI I don’t need any of this trash. I’ll rewire all of it. https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1710379540 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1722732463 The new “shiny”. https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1712153903 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1724025454 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1724025454 I finally have a clutch pedal!!! . . |
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Converting from an automatic pedal setup to a manual clutch pedal setup has been both easy and a nightmare. The pictures speak for themselves. My kit from Bowler Transmission has made the whole process much easier. I’m not trying to sell their product. I’m just trying to give the kit an honest positive review.
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...6&d=1712154451 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...5&d=1712154406 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...7&d=1712154501 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...8&d=1712154550 https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1712283154 Brake carrier reinstalled https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachme...1&d=1712283154 . |
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