my first truck was a 79 SWB 2WD, metallic green with cragars, i kept it till i was about 28 and eventually ended up having a LS1 swapped into it. the swap was done in a buddies garage and never really worked out, always had issues so i parted it out and sold it. like everyone else, i regret the heck out of it.
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My first NEW truck was an '85 SWB 1/2 ton Silverado with that same 305. Beautiful truck, terrible engine; same fuel mileage as a 350 with half the guts. I sold it in '87 & bought a perfect black/black '86 LWB 3/4 ton with 20K miles and a 350.Originally posted by Radar View Post....
I did own a 1986 Chevy PU with a massive 305 v8
and it came stock with a 4 spd granny trans.
Loved that truck! 
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Just had to use a Sawzall to cut the old gas tank straps out and put new tank in. They are very prone to rusting out in these yr models
Also did a carb swap and new mech fuel pump and lines, she purrs now-
A true rare 3/4 ton single can long bed stepside
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TexZ71 does she look familiar.....
She is rust free now, straight and shiny with a factory color paint job. Brand new tires, went with a 35 so as to prevent any rubbing on the new paint. Now she is getting a new motor and will more than likely be up for sale after that. Son wants a more realistic ride for college....
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I have the exact same truck. Those camper specials are harder to find than other models. Mine is green and white. Hoping to do a restore on it in the next couple of years.Originally posted by Ag_Attack View PostComment
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Oh Yeah, beautiful truck!Originally posted by jp77 View PostTexZ71 does she look familiar.....
She is rust free now, straight and shiny with a factory color paint job. Brand new tires, went with a 35 so as to prevent any rubbing on the new paint. Now she is getting a new motor and will more than likely be up for sale after that. Son wants a more realistic ride for college....
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Let me know when you decide to sell it, but I think your son should take it!Comment
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Originally posted by Sparkles View Post
Finish it ?!
I always thought that was just a truck shaped workbench in your garage
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Originally posted by drop dead fred View PostI’m considering looking into an early 80s square body, but was curious if there is something outside the normal i should be looking for or keep an eye out for? Any suggestions are appreciated..
Also what’s yalls color scheme? I like the red An white, but i remember A brown and camo one posted on here that looked amazing but can’t seem to find it.
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Well did you ever get a truck? Im in the market looking for one now. They sure are pricey and hard to find a running fixer upper for a fare price.
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Any square body guys?
Originally posted by BURTONboy View Post
I started a very lengthy/pricey custody battle shortly after this thread, but today i have two happy kiddos so it was a solid trade lol... one day [emoji1360]
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Any square body guys?
I’ve got a 79 that I’m thinking of painting white or blue / white if I don’t sell it.
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One of the twins has this one, it’s in the shop now trying to find a motor part. Looking for a 350 if you know of one.
I love the sq body trucks, wish I still had the ones I soldComment
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This is my dumplin
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