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Old 06-15-2016, 10:56 PM   #151
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Re: 80 Scottsdale build

Thank you!
I'm ready to get back to working on it as soon as my vacation ends. Although I'm not ready for my vacation to end.
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Old 06-24-2016, 12:31 AM   #152
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Swapped out the front brakes and all 4 shocks
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Old 06-24-2016, 12:32 AM   #153
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Dang sideways pics!
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Old 08-04-2016, 01:20 PM   #154
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New DD gauges arrived today
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Old 08-04-2016, 01:35 PM   #155
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Re: 80 Scottsdale build

The brakes, are those Wilwoods's D52 bolt-on replacements and slotted rotors, or one of their big brake kits, or something else?

Gauges look good!
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Old 08-04-2016, 02:04 PM   #156
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The brakes, are those Wilwoods's D52 bolt-on replacements and slotted rotors, or one of their big brake kits, or something else?

Gauges look good!
Yes just the stock replacement calipers from wilwood and rotors are from rockauto.
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Did they make much difference and would you buy the calipers again?
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Old 08-04-2016, 02:36 PM   #158
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Did they make much difference and would you buy the calipers again?
I believe it brakes better but now I want to convert the rear. Yes I would buy again even if it was just for the appearance. Looks much nicer than stock.
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Old 08-04-2016, 03:01 PM   #159
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If DD is going to be making gauges that nice, they need to also make matching climate control units too. I've done retro-fit digital swaps from mid 90's Roadmasters into Gbodies and the trucks wouldn't be too hard to do-if I can pull off swaps like that surely DD can make all new units/kits to keep the interior components up to date looking.
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If DD is going to be making gauges that nice, they need to also make matching climate control units too. I've done retro-fit digital swaps from mid 90's Roadmasters into Gbodies and the trucks wouldn't be too hard to do-if I can pull off swaps like that surely DD can make all new units/kits to keep the interior components up to date looking.
Yeah you would think so, huh? Or even the kits from vintage air should be offered in more modern controllers for direct fit.
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I have most of what I need to do it in my 86....basically a PWM module controls blower motor speed (and the stock motor is retained) and the main blend door PWM module reads off the ambient air temp sensor mounted in the front of the core support generally. If you select recirc (auto recirc if you select 60F) on the AC panel it pulls in cabin air only. I had a 1995 Buick Roadmaster wagon as a daily driver and the motorized climate control system was great!! The stepper motors install in place of the cable operated doors and PWM motors read off temp sensors to determine airflow. I've always wanted to do a swap in a truck....may just spend a weekend doing mine....we'll see-there never seems to be enough time lol
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I have most of what I need to do it in my 86....basically a PWM module controls blower motor speed (and the stock motor is retained) and the main blend door PWM module reads off the ambient air temp sensor mounted in the front of the core support generally. If you select recirc (auto recirc if you select 60F) on the AC panel it pulls in cabin air only. I had a 1995 Buick Roadmaster wagon as a daily driver and the motorized climate control system was great!! The stepper motors install in place of the cable operated doors and PWM motors read off temp sensors to determine airflow. I've always wanted to do a swap in a truck....may just spend a weekend doing mine....we'll see-there never seems to be enough time lol
Sounds like you've got it all figured out! I know what you mean about time though
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Old 10-14-2016, 01:00 AM   #163
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Not much to update but man what a long way it's come. I have some much to still do! I've taken on some other projects so we'll see what happens next.
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Another B & A
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you know, uknowme, im not one for lowered trucks but I must say that this one looks phenomenal . I was on a parts buying binge a few weeks ago and I bought a chevy shortbed shell running and driving and my son ( the pain in the ass he is) wants to build up this one too .. I am probably going to regret showing him your thread but we may adopt some of your mods... and they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
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you know, uknowme, im not one for lowered trucks but I must say that this one looks phenomenal . I was on a parts buying binge a few weeks ago and I bought a chevy shortbed shell running and driving and my son ( the pain in the ass he is) wants to build up this one too .. I am probably going to regret showing him your thread but we may adopt some of your mods... and they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Thanks!
I can't wait to get back at it and do some simple mods.
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Love the orange/white color. Truck looks really good!

I've been thinking about trying the 77 grille, silver headlight bucket, clear marker combo on mine for a while.
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Love the orange/white color. Truck looks really good!

I've been thinking about trying the 77 grille, silver headlight bucket, clear marker combo on mine for a while.
I'm about to switch to the 74 grille
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Ok so a quick little update....
The week before c10s in the park was very stressful and almost gave up. I had the new gauges installed and attempted to hook up cruise control. One evening driving to my shop my hood flew up! It didn't bend the hood but it did ruin the hinges and do some paint damage to hood and fenders. I didn't want to use cheap aftermarket hinges and couldn't get a pair of rebuilt OEM hinges quick enough so I decided my best option was to overnight a set of eddies Billet hinges so I could get the truck ready to go. We stayed up until midnight the day before leaving and could not get everything lined up properly. I think when the hood sprung back it caused movement of the fenders where the hinges mount and it was gonna require drilling the hinges or new holes in the fender. I couldn't imagine cutting up those high dollar hinges, especially if it didn't solve my problem and I didn't have time to make new holes in the fenders. My friend ran back to his yard and stripped an old parts truck of its hinges and we managed to get them on and in working order. Now I still had to get the dash reinstalled. I hated how the vintage air dash pieces looked and wanted more of an OEM appearance. I spent the morning of departure to waxahachie Texas reinstalling the dash and fabricating adapters to make the vintage air hoses attach to the LMC air vents. Not perfect but turned out ok. About mid afternoon we finally got the road for the 7ish hour trek. Most of the time it was pouring rain. I was very please how well the truck performed. I was very skeptical and concerned I might have issues since the LS swap. We had a great time at the rally and no issues on the return home. I've since driven it a handful of times. I still need to fix the hood and fender damage.
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Before and after
LMC dash trim and Scottsdale emblem with OEM style air vents.
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At the rally...
I swapped out my eagle 225s for my Ridler wheels because I was lazy and didn't want to polish them.
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I did manage to get my shop cleaned up and work space set up finally
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Dang, I would have crapped my pants if my hood flew up driving. Glad your ok and the truck is ok, other than few scratches. That could have turned out really bad.
The truck is looking great!!
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