Squarebody Chevrolets are hot! And a slammed short n wide 2wd delivers arguably the best body proportions GM has ever offered in a truck. Rugged lines, square-jawed front fascia, and the perfect amount of chrome elevates these Chevrolets from utilitarian to stylish.
The pros at Miller Brothers Hot Rod Barn get the credit for this freshly restored and modernized Silverado. Work started by stripping the truck to bare metal, straightening body panels and massaging the fit far beyond production line standards. White basecoat clearcoat paint was applied and polished, then accented with a custom metallic gray grill, wheels, and wide custom hood stripe. Burgundy pinstriping outlining the stripe, and a matching burgundy bowtie perfectly tie in the interior hue. The body was then lowered over killer, custom painted, 19 and 20 inch Budnik aluminum wheels.
Under the hood, the powerplant has been well upgraded with the installation of a 5.3L LS V8 topped with a trick sheet metal intake, Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection, and custom polished coil covers. The addition of a Texas Speed cam and stainless-steel headers results in a healthy horsepower bump. This modern LS engine coupled to a 4L60 automatic overdrive transmission easily brings the driving experience to 21st century expectations.
Step inside the cabin, and you're greeted with the true Silverado experience. A plush, cloth upholstered bench seat positions you behind a fully restored dashboard updated with Dakota Digital VHX gauges and a Kenwood stereo. Creature comforts include power windows, power door locks, tilting steering column, power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, and air conditioning.
Beyond its utilitarian nature, the short n wide 1985 Chevrolet Silverado screams Americana and is sure to stir conversation at every stop.
Highlights:
Restored and modernized Square Body Chevrolet Silverado
5.3L LS V8
Texas Speed cam
Holley Sniper EFI
Sheetmetal intake manifold
Polished aluminum coil covers
Custom painted block and heads
Low-mount A/C compressor
Polished aluminum radiator with dual electric fans
Polished custom radiator hose inserts
4L60E automatic overdrive transmission
Power steering
Power four wheel Wilwood disc brakes
Air conditioning from Vintage Air
Kenwood AM/FM CD player in dash
Power windows
Power door locks
Tilt steering column
Updated Dakota Digital VHX gauges
Custom headliner design
Billet aluminum door handles
Textured, color-matched bed floor
Detailed engine compartment, rerouted hoses and wires. Painted firewall
White base coat / clear coat paint
Custom Gray hood and cowl stripe
Outlined by burgundy accent stripe (matches interior color)
