85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" - Page 55 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LT7A · 04-17-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I sold the truck and it has arrived at its new home. I put a price on her that I thought would be fair market value. I told the new owner, "its a lot of money for the truck, but its a lot of truck for the money"

Essentially I built the truck to improve my skills, and teach my nephew life lessons. With out the support from Chris and all the great vendors involved Scarlett would not exist.

I get it. Very cool.

**N2TRUX** · 05-07-2018, 10:14 AM

Check this out- Internet Success: Ken McAvoy’s 1985 GMC Sierra by Rob Fortier

**Palf70Step** · 05-07-2018, 01:18 PM

Congrats on the write-up Ken. Love reading all your builds here.

**N2TRUX** · 05-08-2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Congrats on the write-up Ken. Love reading all your builds here.

Thank you sir. I was pleased to see her getting the attention.

**rustytruck50** · 05-09-2018, 03:13 PM

That's well deserved & pretty damn cool!

**67cheby** · 05-09-2018, 04:21 PM

congrats, well deserved for sure!

**N2TRUX** · 05-10-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

congrats, well deserved for sure!

Thank you for your valuable assistance as well.

ultrahd4me · 05-10-2018, 11:25 AM

Great write up Ken. Very fitting way to end the build.

**N2TRUX** · 05-12-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ultrahd4me

Great write up Ken. Very fitting way to end the build.

Thanks buddy

85/Silverado · 07-21-2018, 01:21 PM

Just got my new Classic Trucks Mag today and see a story called the Adventures of Scarlett.
I take it that is you? Very nice write-up.

**rustytruck50** · 07-21-2018, 02:12 PM

Just got mine, too....its going to be right at the top of my favorite issues. Congrats Ken!!!!

LT7A · 07-22-2018, 11:12 AM

It's a big compliment that he used your truck's story just as you wrote it. Very cool.

**N2TRUX** · 07-22-2018, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 85/Silverado

Just got my new Classic Trucks Mag today and see a story called the Adventures of Scarlett. I take it that is you? Very nice write-up.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Just got mine, too....its going to be right at the top of my favorite issues. Congrats Ken!!!!

Thanks. I plan to pick up a couple myself.

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Originally Posted by LT7A

It's a big compliment that he used your truck's story just as you wrote it. Very cool.

It was an honor to get a feature. Even more so that he used my story as written. Thats my second published article, so I'm feeling pretty proud.

Mike McD · 07-25-2018, 10:46 PM

Looks good

**N2TRUX** · 07-27-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike McD

Looks good

Thank you sir

**Hart_Rod** · 03-10-2020, 12:45 PM

Great documentation on this build! I just got back into the "square game" with my recent 87 purchase. Will use this thread as a reference,

!

**rustytruck50** · 03-10-2020, 07:27 PM

Nice!!!! Saw you a couple of times in LST coverage from Robbie @ United by Trucks

RonnieTheBull · 05-02-2016, 09:16 PM

GREAT LOOKIN....looking forward to this thread!

**N2TRUX** · 05-03-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

Very nice!! I love that style of two tone, it's on my possible list of paint schemes for my 85.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Love the color combo. Sweet looking truck. Looking forward to your updates.

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Originally Posted by flashed

Very nice truck ,Im in to see more.

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Originally Posted by RonnieTheBull

GREAT LOOKIN....looking forward to this thread!

Thanks guys. I will try to keep the progress reports coming.

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Just my $.02...the new vs old GMC pic is equally as cool as your new project...lots of truck envy...not gonna lie...

I thought it was a cool contrast. I'm still not sure how much I like the new GMC styling, but I needed a new driver.

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Originally Posted by ultrahd4me

Very nice sir.

Thanks Bobby. I cant wait to see what your new one looks like when your done.

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Originally Posted by Chaplain

Pass those wheels along to me once you take them off...

They can be yours, but shipping might kill the deal

**N2TRUX** · 05-09-2016, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

.... That's how my build started. Was gonna reseal the engine and clean up the frame. Next thing you know it's completely disassembled for a complete rebuild.

Exactly! I'm OCD, so i have to limit myself. If not this would be a pile of parts and i would move on to the next project.

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Originally Posted by Chaplain

Let the process "do what it do".

One piece at a time.

**N2TRUX** · 05-10-2016, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Timber

Lets hope someone starts reproducing the seat buns. Between high back, low back, and bench, you'd have a huge market.

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Originally Posted by Chaplain

I know... Fortunately, our donor truck had a good late model seat. The original 79 seat I removed was "ok" from the steering wheel over to the passenger side but it was just "raggedy" from the driver side left leg and off the edge.

Actually. they do make them. Last time I looked you were at 350.00 for a bench, and close to 500.00 for buckets. Not really good bang for the buck in my opinion.

I have found that about 7/8" of the seat foam is usually in good condition. By replace the lower layer on the edge, and the top layer all across it works out to be fairly comfortable.

68Timber · 05-10-2016, 09:48 PM

Interesting, I've never seen them. Who sells them?

**N2TRUX** · 05-11-2016, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Timber

Interesting, I've never seen them. Who sells them?

There is more than one source, but I just saw these on USA #1 site- "Seat Foam Cushions"

RodsGreen10 · 05-13-2016, 12:07 PM

You will enjoy the Wilwood calipers. I know I really like them. I had Jegs price match for me I got mine for $314 shipped.

**N2TRUX** · 05-13-2016, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

You will enjoy the Wilwood calipers. I know I really like them. I had Jegs price match for me I got mine for $314 shipped.

Thanks for sharing. I had a set on the 84 Sierra I just sold and they seemed to do much better than stock.

Its sad, but I tried working with Jegs in the past and failed. I spent an hour on the phone arguing with them over a price match that they said didnt exist. Even though I sent them the link to the page, they refused to honor it. No more Jegs for me.

05-07-2018, 10:14 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Check this out- Internet Success: Ken McAvoy’s 1985 GMC Sierra by Rob Fortier Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-07-2018, 01:18 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,695	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Congrats on the write-up Ken. Love reading all your builds here. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-09-2018, 03:13 PM	#5
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" That's well deserved & pretty damn cool! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

05-09-2018, 04:21 PM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" congrats, well deserved for sure! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-10-2018, 11:25 AM	#8
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Great write up Ken. Very fitting way to end the build. __________________ Follow me on Instagram: @midtennc10 Youtube channel: Midtennc10

07-21-2018, 01:21 PM	#10
85/Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port St. Joe Fl. Posts: 491	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Just got my new Classic Trucks Mag today and see a story called the Adventures of Scarlett. I take it that is you? Very nice write-up.

07-21-2018, 02:12 PM	#11
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Just got mine, too....its going to be right at the top of my favorite issues. Congrats Ken!!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

07-22-2018, 11:12 AM	#12
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,527	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" It's a big compliment that he used your truck's story just as you wrote it. Very cool.

07-25-2018, 10:46 PM	#14
Mike McD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 20	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Looks good

03-10-2020, 12:45 PM	#16
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Great documentation on this build! I just got back into the "square game" with my recent 87 purchase. Will use this thread as a reference, ! Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-10-2020, 07:27 PM	#17
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Nice!!!! Saw you a couple of times in LST coverage from Robbie @ United by Trucks __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

05-02-2016, 09:16 PM	#18
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: 85 GMC Sierra GREAT LOOKIN....looking forward to this thread!

05-10-2016, 09:48 PM	#22
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" Interesting, I've never seen them. Who sells them? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-13-2016, 12:07 PM	#24
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" You will enjoy the Wilwood calipers. I know I really like them. I had Jegs price match for me I got mine for $314 shipped.



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