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Barrett-FL

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Barrett
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86
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C10
Engine Size
350
I'm new to this site and have an 86 GMC High Sierra Short Bed I call "Casper" (pic) I recently obtained from someone who owed me. I've wrestled with selling it or fixing it up. It has a strong 350 with auto and it runs, drives and stops but needs some minor body work and interior work. The dash pad is in great shape with no cracks. The truck is solid and there's no rust in the rockers or cab corners. I know the SBs are becoming fewer and fewer and are gaining in popularity with continued increase in value.

I've been considering selling it as I have a 1994 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 SE ("the Metal Mistress") that I ordered and bought new which is in excellent condition with a fresh 350 engine bored 30 over (it orig. had a 305) and rebuilt transmission and many other improvements, and I'm considering selling it and use the 86 in its place as a project.

Sorry to rant...
 

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animal

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c10 silverado
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350ish
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Strick

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Welcome from NC. The Sierra looks like a great platform for a build.
 

HotWheelsBurban

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R2500 Suburban
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Both of those trucks are nice; for me that'd be a hard choice!
Welcome to the forum, from Houston, Texas.
 

JamesSam

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VA
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Sam
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1987
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Silverado V10
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5.7 L 350 v8
Awesome trucks! Keep them both!
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Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.
 

Barrett-FL

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Barrett
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86
Truck Model
C10
Engine Size
350
Thank y'all for the welcome.
Being new to this site , where would I find information on lowering the truck (no air bags)?
Thanks!
 

Mr Clean

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454 BBC, & 383 Stroker
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