Vacilando2
Junior Member
- Joined
- Apr 3, 2020
- Posts
- 2
- Reaction score
- 2
- Location
- Rangely Colorado
- First Name
- Craig
- Truck Year
- 1981
- Truck Model
- Silverado
- Engine Size
- 305
New to the square body world, and to the site. Enjoying reading and learning...so big thanks to everyone sharing their experience. Long story short...in 1979 my cousin purchased a Silverado 4x4, put a lift kit on it along with custom wheels and tires and I thought he had the coolest looking truck I had ever seen. Learned how to drive stick in that truck and had many an adventure in it with my cousin.
Fast forward some 40+ years later and while visiting family here in Colorado I stumbled across a 1981 Silverado for sale. Some reminiscing in my head about that badboy my cousin owned, and the price was right so 20 minutes later I was the proud new owner of this little guy. The stock 305 was replaced at about 120k miles in 2002 with a 350 crate motor. Story is not clear if the replacement was rebuilt, or new, but it runs strong.
Started with a run through the underside checking things out and installing a 4" lift with new rear springs. No doubt a ton of fun stuff in store but all is quickly each time I lock in the hubs and explore the Western Slope...so far he goes wherever asked. Digging into the interior next trying to decide between switching to bucket seats or stick with the bench....any insight or thoughts welcomed. Starter started giving me some problems today as well so would appreciate any insight there as well as I start looking for the best replacement.
Thanks in advance!
Fast forward some 40+ years later and while visiting family here in Colorado I stumbled across a 1981 Silverado for sale. Some reminiscing in my head about that badboy my cousin owned, and the price was right so 20 minutes later I was the proud new owner of this little guy. The stock 305 was replaced at about 120k miles in 2002 with a 350 crate motor. Story is not clear if the replacement was rebuilt, or new, but it runs strong.
Started with a run through the underside checking things out and installing a 4" lift with new rear springs. No doubt a ton of fun stuff in store but all is quickly each time I lock in the hubs and explore the Western Slope...so far he goes wherever asked. Digging into the interior next trying to decide between switching to bucket seats or stick with the bench....any insight or thoughts welcomed. Starter started giving me some problems today as well so would appreciate any insight there as well as I start looking for the best replacement.
Thanks in advance!
