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Catfisher' · 10-24-2010, 09:12 PM

'77 Chevrolet Scottsdale, stepside. 350 motor.

chevyman95 · 10-24-2010, 09:51 PM

nice, I'm fixing one up just like that

Catfisher' · 10-24-2010, 09:52 PM

awesome!

Catfisher' · 10-24-2010, 10:23 PM

im gonna be putting alot of time in this truck. its gonna be a daily driver. Im gonna do alot of stuff to make it back to original. Does anyone know what the original paint color was? I wanna say it was orange, cause some of the chipped paint, and interior metal under the dash, but wanna make sure.

any tips, on any part of fixin this thing would be great!

**N2TRUX** · 10-24-2010, 10:56 PM

Welcome to the forum Catfisher'. Looks like you got a nice solid stepper to build up. First thing on the list should be a proper battery tie down so your new pride and joy doesn't do a Car-B-Que.

benoit454 · 10-24-2010, 11:12 PM

looks pretty good and solid, never saw a battery mounted there before though.

Long79 · 10-25-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by benoit454

looks pretty good and solid, never saw a battery mounted there before though.

That's where the 24v diesels mount there 2nd battery.

Solid looking truck good luck have fun.

RandyP · 10-25-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Long79

That's where the 24v diesels mount there 2nd battery.

Solid looking truck good luck have fun.

Pretty sure that is not correct. The auxiliary battery went on the opposite side of where the standard battery went.

Good looking stepper, can't wait to see what you do with her! And welcome to the forums.

Long79 · 10-25-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

Pretty sure that is not correct. The auxiliary battery went on the opposite side of where the standard battery went.

Good looking stepper, can't wait to see what you do with her! And welcome to the forums.

Yeah your right the aux batteries went on the other side but the 2nd battery in the 24v system went on the well like his, such as the army trucks

RandyP · 10-26-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Long79

Yeah your right the aux batteries went on the other side but the 2nd battery in the 24v system went on the well like his, such as the army trucks

Actually the military vehicles had the battery up on the firewall, not on the wheel house. There is not sufficient clearance on top of the wheel house for a proper sized battery to fit correctly.

joe231 · 10-25-2010, 07:13 AM

Davidmichael · 10-25-2010, 08:22 AM

nice and welcome

boatpuller · 10-25-2010, 09:30 AM

look's like a good place to start.have fun with it.

babyJay · 10-25-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Welcome to the forum Catfisher'. Looks like you got a nice solid stepper to build up. First thing on the list should be a proper battery tie down so your new pride and joy doesn't do a Car-B-Que.

I was thinking

when I saw that pic, and I agree. That'd be the first item on the list if it were mine. Nice solid truck though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

Pretty sure that is not correct. The auxiliary battery went on the opposite side of where the standard battery went.

Good looking stepper, can't wait to see what you do with her! And welcome to the forums.

Agreed again. I have 3 trucks with aux batteries, and all 3 have them in the front corners beside the radiator. With it on the wheel well it looks like you could hit a bump and short the posts together on the hood.

justpball · 10-25-2010, 10:43 AM

nice truck buddy! welcome to the forum!

Pop's C-10 · 10-25-2010, 12:05 PM

Looks like a good start..welcome hometown

Restrorob · 10-25-2010, 12:18 PM

Welcome aboard !

Looks like ya got a good solid rig to start with, Good luck with it.....

GmtGmt · 10-25-2010, 01:15 PM

all Army trucks had the batteries mounted where the A/C Box is only 24v

munice · 10-25-2010, 04:50 PM

Did the truck come with the 4th custom wheel aswell?

HumbleChevyBuddy · 10-25-2010, 05:12 PM

Nice looking truck to start with! Congrats! Keep us posted on the progress.

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Originally Posted by munice

Did the truck come with the 4th custom wheel aswell?

That is too funny, I was thinking the same thing.

benoit454 · 10-25-2010, 06:35 PM

I used to have a set of those "custom wheels" had 8 of them 4 new not a spec on them and 4 that were rusted only on the inside where the air would be in your tire, the rest was perfect.

dccarpenter · 10-25-2010, 08:35 PM

I dig the truck, stepsides are great. If you plan to make it a daily driver here are a few items you might want to check/replace if your planning on putting it in service right away:

* ignition coil, they are cheap and easy to replace and good insurance against needing a tow in the future
* check that alternator, getting stuck sucks x 2
* fuel filter at the carb is a cheap and easy change
* change your belts..this can make a big difference
* if your doing brakes bite the bullet and replace the master cylinder at the same time, the last one I got was a rebuild from autozone for $15

Long79 · 10-25-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dccarpenter

I dig the truck, stepsides are great. If you plan to make it a daily driver here are a few items you might want to check/replace if your planning on putting it in service right away:

* ignition coil, they are cheap and easy to replace and good insurance against needing a tow in the future
* check that alternator, getting stuck sucks x 2
* fuel filter at the carb is a cheap and easy change
* change your belts..this can make a big difference
* if your doing brakes bite the bullet and replace the master cylinder at the same time, the last one I got was a rebuild from autozone for $15

Great advice, just wanted to add check condition of vacuum lines, they cause massive problems but are cheap and easy to fix, also it looked like that upper coolant hose was pretty swollen, once again really easy to do but could easily leave you on the road side if not taken care of.

Catfisher' · 10-25-2010, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Long79

Great advice, just wanted to add check condition of vacuum lines, they cause massive problems but are cheap and easy to fix, also it looked like that upper coolant hose was pretty swollen, once again really easy to do but could easily leave you on the road side if not taken care of.

ok, thanks

motornut · 10-25-2010, 11:11 PM

nice lookin starter,right place to be for info
but the batterys gotta be installed, doubt the army used bungy cords on 12 or 24 vdc lol
whats in the reg batt spot?
seem to have a lotta wires off that batt
don't run it long with out a air filter(don't see one in pics)

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Catfisher' Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 69	Re: Gotta Truck! im gonna be putting alot of time in this truck. its gonna be a daily driver. Im gonna do alot of stuff to make it back to original. Does anyone know what the original paint color was? I wanna say it was orange, cause some of the chipped paint, and interior metal under the dash, but wanna make sure. any tips, on any part of fixin this thing would be great! Last edited by Catfisher'; 10-24-2010 at 10:26 PM.

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benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Gotta Truck! I used to have a set of those "custom wheels" had 8 of them 4 new not a spec on them and 4 that were rusted only on the inside where the air would be in your tire, the rest was perfect. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

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dccarpenter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, dC Posts: 176	Re: Gotta Truck! I dig the truck, stepsides are great. If you plan to make it a daily driver here are a few items you might want to check/replace if your planning on putting it in service right away: * ignition coil, they are cheap and easy to replace and good insurance against needing a tow in the future * check that alternator, getting stuck sucks x 2 * fuel filter at the carb is a cheap and easy change * change your belts..this can make a big difference * if your doing brakes bite the bullet and replace the master cylinder at the same time, the last one I got was a rebuild from autozone for $15



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