mercjos Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I picked up this 85 720 back in March, I am the 2nd registored owner on this truck and found it with 125k. It was garaged for the last 4-5 years as the original owner passed away. Here are a couple pics of when I first bought the truck. I had been looking for this truck for over 6 yeras and finally found a clean one. and after I lowered it and detailed her up a bit looking to swap the wheels soon and replace front bumper and add a role pan in the back. so far i have done the regular maintenance, swapped the alternator, battery, all fluids, installed shorter bump stops, and new toxic drop shocks for the 4"/4" drop. I use it as my daily and put about 45 miles on the truck per day, still rides great even at highway speeds 1 Quote Link to comment
Koin Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 What a beaut man! You've done a nice job on the drop and the truck really looks great. Congrats on the long search being over. Cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment
Tinman Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Well, if you are loosing the bumpers, sell them to me!!! They are a sight straighter than what I have. Nice clean truck! Congratulations on your find! 1 Quote Link to comment
mercjos Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Tinman as soon as i swap out the rear bumper i will let you know Quote Link to comment
Koin Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I never realized they put the rear lights in the bumper for the 85. Mine are on the body for 84. Must be one of the differences between handle bed and smooth bed. Hmmm... Quote Link to comment
Tinman Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hey, I'd just be happy with a STRAIGHT bumper at this point. I've seen this bumper before, on several trucks. Quote Link to comment
Koin Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hey, I'd just be happy with a STRAIGHT bumper at this point. I've seen this bumper before, on several trucks. I hear you there, mine are about as smooth as a drunk nerd at a pool party. I looked into it more and those bumpers were found on handle beds too. Quote Link to comment
mercjos Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I never realized they put the rear lights in the bumper for the 85. Mine are on the body for 84. Must be one of the differences between handle bed and smooth bed. Hmmm... i think those are just reflectors, i havnt noticed any wires for those. I been trying to land a factory roll pan but all the ones i see at the salvage yard are beat to shit. Quote Link to comment
mercjos Posted December 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Got me some caddy wheels now to get spacers and wheels. I swapped out the rear bumper with an original roll pan anyone interested in rear bumper let me know (local only bakersfield, ca) I'll Gage to put up some pics soon Quote Link to comment
Jose720 Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 wow!! just amazing the level of cleanliness on this!!! Quote Link to comment
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