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cwindham · 09-24-2011, 03:11 AM

I have recently purchase a 1985 Chevy Silverado Shortbed. The truck is not in bad shape right now. The body is in really good condition. It has a 350 Crate motor, new dual exhaust, new tires, and a lot of work done to the wheels (springs, bushings, shocks, and more). I am currently going to be working on the interior and go from there. The engine only has 67K miles on it so I will save that for last

**old Rusty C10** · 09-24-2011, 07:48 AM

truck looks nice. it has the typical GM seat issue tho.. are you going to leave the interior beige or will you change the color?

cwindham · 09-24-2011, 11:31 AM

I debated over this all week before I started making purchases and the end result was to go back with beige. Ive always had black or grey interior and since this was the original interior color why not go back with it.

cwindham · 09-24-2011, 10:06 PM

Beginning to rip the old interior out of the truck tonight. Its looks like a complete mess

cwindham · 09-25-2011, 10:21 PM

Finally got all the old carpet and insulation out.

STOCKISH · 09-25-2011, 10:27 PM

Glad you're leaving the stock color interior. Beige gives it a classy look. Super nice truck too!

cwindham · 09-25-2011, 11:14 PM

Thanks! Yeh I thought its best to stay original. After I am done I am sure it will look real nice.

cwindham · 10-09-2011, 07:22 PM

Ive been real busy as of late and have been doing alot of work on the truck. Time to upload some pics of my interior work.

cwindham · 10-09-2011, 07:25 PM

Now I was able to get the carpet laid down. Still got some work to do. I also added a pic of my first wash on the truck.

luifer76 · 10-09-2011, 07:26 PM

Nice looking truck man....

my4by2 · 10-09-2011, 08:21 PM

What a sweet truck & very nice upgrades on the interior!

cwindham · 10-09-2011, 09:32 PM

Thanks guys!

cwindham · 11-21-2011, 01:52 AM

Im still working on it guys... been kinda busy moving and all. Hope to have my seat back soon (reupholstry). Ill post pics once I have it in.

silvereagle07 · 11-21-2011, 08:51 AM

Nice looking project! Where you moving to? Local?

franky69c10 · 11-25-2011, 09:32 PM

nice truck are u gonna lower it

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oldblue72c10 · 11-25-2011, 09:44 PM

Dont lower it man, that stance screams hot rod. Lovin the stock interior!

NCTyphoonKid · 11-25-2011, 10:25 PM

Looks real nice!!! Where did you get your dashpad at?

Devillusion · 11-26-2011, 12:20 AM

very nice....interior looks great!

baclay9 · 11-26-2011, 05:52 PM

Subscribed! Looking great man!

**Corts60** · 11-27-2011, 12:21 AM

That is looking great!

Randy83 · 11-29-2011, 02:22 PM

very nice truck

cwindham · 01-09-2012, 10:44 PM

Well I have been away for a little... again but I wanted to show you guys the new upholster seat! Man it was worth the wait and it only costed me $250 bucks.

I am using LMC truck site to get my interior stuff from.
http://www.lmctruck.com/

Hope I have the time tomorrow to put that bad boy in and I will take another pic.

Gordonr1973 · 01-10-2012, 02:01 AM

That's a good deal for a seat that turned out that good!!

Looks great!

cwindham · 01-10-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

That's a good deal for a seat that turned out that good!!

Looks great!

Thanks man. Yeh I was pretty excited on the price. Hope to get the time to put in the truck now

cwindham · 01-17-2012, 06:16 PM

I was able to get the seat in guys. Check it out

09-24-2011, 03:11 AM	#1
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	1985 Chevy Silverado Build I have recently purchase a 1985 Chevy Silverado Shortbed. The truck is not in bad shape right now. The body is in really good condition. It has a 350 Crate motor, new dual exhaust, new tires, and a lot of work done to the wheels (springs, bushings, shocks, and more). I am currently going to be working on the interior and go from there. The engine only has 67K miles on it so I will save that for last Attached Images __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

09-24-2011, 07:48 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,276	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build truck looks nice. it has the typical GM seat issue tho.. are you going to leave the interior beige or will you change the color? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-24-2011, 11:31 AM	#3
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build I debated over this all week before I started making purchases and the end result was to go back with beige. Ive always had black or grey interior and since this was the original interior color why not go back with it. __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

09-24-2011, 10:06 PM	#4
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Beginning to rip the old interior out of the truck tonight. Its looks like a complete mess Attached Images __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

09-25-2011, 10:21 PM	#5
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Finally got all the old carpet and insulation out. Attached Images __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

09-25-2011, 10:27 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Glad you're leaving the stock color interior. Beige gives it a classy look. Super nice truck too! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-25-2011, 11:14 PM	#7
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Thanks! Yeh I thought its best to stay original. After I am done I am sure it will look real nice. __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

10-09-2011, 07:22 PM	#8
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Ive been real busy as of late and have been doing alot of work on the truck. Time to upload some pics of my interior work. Attached Images __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

10-09-2011, 07:25 PM	#9
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Now I was able to get the carpet laid down. Still got some work to do. I also added a pic of my first wash on the truck. Attached Images __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

10-09-2011, 07:26 PM	#10
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Nice looking truck man.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

10-09-2011, 08:21 PM	#11
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10-09-2011, 09:32 PM	#12
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Thanks guys! __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

11-21-2011, 01:52 AM	#13
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Im still working on it guys... been kinda busy moving and all. Hope to have my seat back soon (reupholstry). Ill post pics once I have it in. __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

11-21-2011, 08:51 AM	#14
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Nice looking project! Where you moving to? Local? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

11-25-2011, 09:32 PM	#15
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11-25-2011, 09:44 PM	#16
oldblue72c10 LIGHT' EM UP!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Collinsville Oklahoma Posts: 243	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Dont lower it man, that stance screams hot rod. Lovin the stock interior! __________________ BONDO IS YOUR FRIEND WOULD YOU EVER USE YOUR FRIEND 1972 custom 10 longbed current 360 building a racing 355

11-25-2011, 10:25 PM	#17
NCTyphoonKid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Trinity,NC Posts: 184	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Looks real nice!!! Where did you get your dashpad at?

11-26-2011, 12:20 AM	#18
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11-26-2011, 05:52 PM	#19
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Subscribed! Looking great man!

11-27-2011, 12:21 AM	#20
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11-29-2011, 02:22 PM	#21
Randy83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Quinlan, TX Posts: 83	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build very nice truck

01-09-2012, 10:44 PM	#22
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build Well I have been away for a little... again but I wanted to show you guys the new upholster seat! Man it was worth the wait and it only costed me $250 bucks. I am using LMC truck site to get my interior stuff from. http://www.lmctruck.com/ Hope I have the time tomorrow to put that bad boy in and I will take another pic. __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

01-10-2012, 02:01 AM	#23
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01-17-2012, 06:16 PM	#25
cwindham Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 54	Re: 1985 Chevy Silverado Build I was able to get the seat in guys. Check it out Attached Images __________________ *1984 Chevrolet Silverado*

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