Born during the closing years of Chevrolet's celebrated
third-generation C/K run, this 1985 Chevrolet Pickup carries the
unmistakable sheet metal enthusiasts now call the Squarebody.
Although Chevrolet officially referred to these trucks as the
Rounded Line, their crisp proportions created one of the most
recognizable silhouettes in American truck history. The 1985 model
also received the final grille redesign used before the C/K name
transitioned to R/V, giving this year a distinct place in the
lineage. Chevrolet C/K history
This gray driver-quality pickup has moved far beyond its work-truck
beginnings. Its built 350ci V8 starts with a Dart SHP block packed
with an Eagle forged crank, Eagle H-beam rods, SRP Pro domed
pistons, and a stout 12.9:1 compression ratio. A Bullet
custom-ground 4/7 swap cam, Comp Cams roller valvetrain, and
port-matched Brodix Track 1 aluminum heads give the small-block the
breathing capacity and attitude expected from a serious high-rpm
combination.
Up top, a Weiand aluminum intake and Holley 950-cfm E85 carburetor
handle induction, while full MSD ignition lights the mixture.
Long-tube headers feed a custom side-exit dual exhaust, creating
the kind of soundtrack that makes subtlety completely irrelevant. A
CVF serpentine system, Champion eight-quart oil pan, Melling
Sharktooth oil pump, and aluminum finned valve covers complete an
engine bay built for both function and visual punch.
Power runs through a David Watson-built Turbo 350 automatic
controlled by a B&M shifter and backed by a Freakshow
4,500-stall converter. A 3.73 Posi rear axle, CalTracs, and massive
295/55R15 Mickey Thompson drag radials mounted on Weld Racing
wheels help turn all that small-block aggression into forward
motion. Four-wheel disc brakes with Hydroboost assistance and power
steering provide the control needed to match its straight-line
hardware.
Inside, black bucket seats, a custom console with cupholders, a
billet steering wheel, Intellitronix gauges, and a two-gauge pod
give the cabin a purposeful street-machine feel. LED headlights, a
rear roll pan, folding bed topper, and bed-mounted fuel cell finish
a package that respects the Squarebody's blue-collar roots while
delivering a genuinely uncommon level of purpose-built
performance.
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