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UKNOWME · 09-17-2012, 07:31 PM

Picked up this 80 Scottsdale a month or so ago for 900 bucks. Drove the truck 300 miles to get it home with no problems but it leaks fluid like crazy. Plan to replace fenders and hood, install the stepside bed I picked up this past weekend, lower it, clean up the rallys (paint, new rings and caps), reseal the engine, probably paint a flat color then cruise it

gchemist · 09-18-2012, 10:01 AM

Hey, nice find. I was born in Clovis!! Maybe I'll can see next time I'm in the Texas Panhandle.

Driving it 300 miles is a great way to know it's true colors. Are those new doors?

UKNOWME · 09-18-2012, 11:01 AM

Yeah, I picked up the new door, new dash, new fiberglass bumper and the bed for 500.00

*79 silverado* · 09-18-2012, 01:57 PM

That front bumper looks like its molded for the 1981-up Style front end, not the 73-80... If it uses the factory mounting brackets you'll probably need to pick some of those up as well so it sits properly, and it may be kind of tight on the fenders unless you're switching to a 81-up front clip when you do the fenders/hood swap (but you would need to change the inner wheelwells and core support as well...)

UKNOWME · 09-18-2012, 04:23 PM

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That front bumper looks like its molded for the 1981-up Style front end, not the 73-80... If it uses the factory mounting brackets you'll probably need to pick some of those up as well so it sits properly, and it may be kind of tight on the fenders unless you're switching to a 81-up front clip when you do the fenders/hood swap (but you would need to change the inner wheelwells and core support as well...)

Yeah wasn't sure what I was gonna do with it. I do have an 81 c10 but I'm not on that project at this time, lol. I may just set it to the side and use it at a later date

UKNOWME · 10-25-2012, 09:09 PM

Removed the front clip today so we could pull the engine and trans and decide what I want to do with them. Hoping to just clean them up, reseal and reinstall. Maybe mild cam, intake and carb.
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chevybuilder18 · 11-29-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Picked up this 80 Scottsdale a month or so ago for 900 bucks. Drove the truck 300 miles to get it home with no problems but it leaks fluid like crazy. Plan to replace fenders and hood, install the stepside bed I picked up this past weekend, lower it, clean up the rallys (paint, new rings and caps), reseal the engine, probably paint a flat color then cruise it

whats wrong with your hood?

UKNOWME · 11-29-2012, 08:18 PM

The usual cracks in the middle

chevybuilder18 · 11-29-2012, 08:25 PM

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The usual cracks in the middle

is it the metal cracking?

UKNOWME · 11-29-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

whats wrong with your hood?

Yes in the both side in the middle

chevybuilder18 · 11-29-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Yes in the both side in the middle

looked pretty sharp. wish our hoods werent so fragile

northeimcustom · 12-17-2012, 07:36 PM

keep up the good work, and pic updates, looks nice!

68Timber · 12-17-2012, 07:49 PM

Love orange/white - subd.
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cory d · 12-17-2012, 08:11 PM

so far, i love it!

UKNOWME · 12-19-2012, 07:06 PM

Frame cleaned and painted. Engine and trans installed with my shorty headers.

chevybuilder18 · 01-21-2013, 06:34 PM

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Frame cleaned and painted. Engine and trans installed with my shorty headers.

looks good. im gonna wait till i have a garage and a extra car till i rip my cab and clip off the frame. let us know some more! keep up the good work!

UKNOWME · 02-16-2013, 03:38 PM

Ordered these wheels. Not sure if I'm gonna use these or my original plan of rally wheels! What do you think?
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lilpoindexter · 02-16-2013, 06:02 PM

Original rallies, or something else that looks like original rallies.

muddnutz · 02-16-2013, 08:37 PM

Awesome work. Use the new ones. They'll look killer on there with the flat paint
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UKNOWME · 02-17-2013, 10:56 PM

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Awesome work. Use the new ones. They'll look killer on there with the flat paint
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That's what I thought too! Guess if I don't like them I'll stick my original plan. I could always use them on my other squares
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northeimcustom · 02-17-2013, 11:31 PM

New wheels for sure!

UKNOWME · 06-10-2013, 05:19 PM

No new progress lately but in the past week I ordered tires, serp belt set-up, vintage air, and painless wring harness.

whiskeydented · 06-10-2013, 05:35 PM

I love these southern and western builds, you guys strip them down to nothing when it looks like all they needed was a wash and a wax to begin with.

UKNOWME · 06-11-2013, 12:05 AM

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I love these southern and western builds, you guys strip them down to nothing when it looks like all they needed was a wash and a wax to begin with.

Yeah it was in decent shape but it wasn't my vision
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UKNOWME · 08-25-2013, 09:39 AM

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Finally had a chance to work on the old truck this weekend!
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09-17-2012, 07:31 PM	#1
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	80 Scottsdale build Picked up this 80 Scottsdale a month or so ago for 900 bucks. Drove the truck 300 miles to get it home with no problems but it leaks fluid like crazy. Plan to replace fenders and hood, install the stepside bed I picked up this past weekend, lower it, clean up the rallys (paint, new rings and caps), reseal the engine, probably paint a flat color then cruise it Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

09-18-2012, 10:01 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Hey, nice find. I was born in Clovis!! Maybe I'll can see next time I'm in the Texas Panhandle. Driving it 300 miles is a great way to know it's true colors. Are those new doors? __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

09-18-2012, 11:01 AM	#3
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Yeah, I picked up the new door, new dash, new fiberglass bumper and the bed for 500.00 __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

09-18-2012, 01:57 PM	#4
79 silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rhode Island/Vermont Posts: 583	Re: 80 Scottsdale build That front bumper looks like its molded for the 1981-up Style front end, not the 73-80... If it uses the factory mounting brackets you'll probably need to pick some of those up as well so it sits properly, and it may be kind of tight on the fenders unless you're switching to a 81-up front clip when you do the fenders/hood swap (but you would need to change the inner wheelwells and core support as well...)

10-25-2012, 09:09 PM	#6
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Removed the front clip today so we could pull the engine and trans and decide what I want to do with them. Hoping to just clean them up, reseal and reinstall. Maybe mild cam, intake and carb. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

11-29-2012, 08:18 PM	#8
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build The usual cracks in the middle __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

12-17-2012, 07:36 PM	#12
northeimcustom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 291	Re: 80 Scottsdale build keep up the good work, and pic updates, looks nice!

12-17-2012, 07:49 PM	#13
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Love orange/white - subd. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-17-2012, 08:11 PM	#14
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: 80 Scottsdale build so far, i love it! __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

12-19-2012, 07:06 PM	#15
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Frame cleaned and painted. Engine and trans installed with my shorty headers. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

02-16-2013, 03:38 PM	#17
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Ordered these wheels. Not sure if I'm gonna use these or my original plan of rally wheels! What do you think? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

02-16-2013, 06:02 PM	#18
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Original rallies, or something else that looks like original rallies.

02-16-2013, 08:37 PM	#19
muddnutz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canton/Holly Springs Ga Posts: 89	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Awesome work. Use the new ones. They'll look killer on there with the flat paint Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1986 K-10 "ole blue"

02-17-2013, 11:31 PM	#21
northeimcustom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 291	Re: 80 Scottsdale build New wheels for sure! __________________ ^MY BUILD STORY^

06-10-2013, 05:19 PM	#22
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build No new progress lately but in the past week I ordered tires, serp belt set-up, vintage air, and painless wring harness. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU



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06-10-2013, 05:35 PM	#23
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: 80 Scottsdale build I love these southern and western builds, you guys strip them down to nothing when it looks like all they needed was a wash and a wax to begin with.

08-25-2013, 09:39 AM	#25
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Posted via Mobile Device Finally had a chance to work on the old truck this weekend! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

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