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C-10volvo · 03-30-2004, 09:41 PM

Finally I get things started on the truck. I pulled the fender and most of the molding. After the picture I kept on going by taking the bumpers, mirrors and tailgate off.
My plans so far are to sand it down to at least the black primer and re-spray the original blue. (I dont know what the deal is with this color but every truck or van in this color seems to have excessive paint chipping) Put on a nice wheel and tire combo. I’m leaning towards a 20’s or 22’s. I’m not going to re-install the black and chrome molding, but I am undecided if I want to leave the Scottsdale emblem on the fenders. Give me some feedback on what you think would look nice. Thanks, Ken

C-10volvo · 03-30-2004, 09:42 PM

another....

1974StepSide · 03-30-2004, 09:50 PM

Shave the emblems, it'll look cleaner.

Blue Beard · 03-30-2004, 10:21 PM

What's the offset on your wheels....?

C-10volvo · 03-30-2004, 10:29 PM

i have no clue... its not worth knowing either. the rears sit inside the fender by a good 3 inches with 235's on a 6 inch rim. sorry for being no help.

**N2TRUX** · 03-30-2004, 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by C-10volvo
.....My plans so far are to sand it down to at least the black primer and re-spray the original blue......Put on .... 20’s or 22’s. I’m not going to re-install the black and chrome molding..... Give me some feedback on what you think would look nice.

So what look do you want to end up with? Are you going for a mild custom look? Are you going to lower it, or bag it or?

C-10volvo · 03-30-2004, 11:42 PM

it will be stock hight for now. after money allows i will bag it. you might as well do it right the first time. for now the mild custom look will do.

Jonboy · 03-31-2004, 03:59 PM

I would say shave the emblems, side molding, drip rails, and cab seam. Replace the zip strips in the windshield and back glass with black ones if they are not already, and add a set of wheel opening moldings. That should smooth things out, and give the wheel openings a bit of definition for the new wheel/tire combo.

8t5Silverado · 03-31-2004, 04:28 PM

Compared to mine, your truck looks new. I wish my body panels were in as good shape.

I like those wheels. Did you put them on there?

Also, I didn't know you had a LWB.

C-10volvo · 03-31-2004, 06:26 PM

yes, i put the wheels on there. they are american racing ralley's.

the idea of the thin fender molding sounds good. i am going to have the enblem now but i still am unsure of the drip rail.

GO LONGBEDS!!!!!

*Zilverado* · 03-31-2004, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by C-10volvo
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GO LONGBEDS!!!!!

Ditto that

Looks like fun.

Jonboy · 03-31-2004, 08:41 PM

If you were going to leave the moldings, I would say leave the emblem. Since you are not (good choice, BTW) I would go ahead and get rid of them now. I like the look of the bigger wheels on a stock bodied truck, like Ken's 77 or Crush's Blazer, that have all of the trim on them, and are low. I am not a real big fan of teh black moldings on the Scottsdales, though. Just my $.02.

03-30-2004, 09:41 PM	#1
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	The reincarnation: ground breaking Finally I get things started on the truck. I pulled the fender and most of the molding. After the picture I kept on going by taking the bumpers, mirrors and tailgate off. My plans so far are to sand it down to at least the black primer and re-spray the original blue. (I dont know what the deal is with this color but every truck or van in this color seems to have excessive paint chipping) Put on a nice wheel and tire combo. I’m leaning towards a 20’s or 22’s. I’m not going to re-install the black and chrome molding, but I am undecided if I want to leave the Scottsdale emblem on the fenders. Give me some feedback on what you think would look nice. Thanks, Ken Attached Images __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

03-30-2004, 09:42 PM	#2
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	another.... Attached Images __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

03-30-2004, 09:50 PM	#3
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	Shave the emblems, it'll look cleaner. __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

03-30-2004, 10:21 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	What's the offset on your wheels....? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-30-2004, 10:29 PM	#5
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	i have no clue... its not worth knowing either. the rears sit inside the fender by a good 3 inches with 235's on a 6 inch rim. sorry for being no help. __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

03-30-2004, 11:42 PM	#7
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	it will be stock hight for now. after money allows i will bag it. you might as well do it right the first time. for now the mild custom look will do. __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

03-31-2004, 03:59 PM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I would say shave the emblems, side molding, drip rails, and cab seam. Replace the zip strips in the windshield and back glass with black ones if they are not already, and add a set of wheel opening moldings. That should smooth things out, and give the wheel openings a bit of definition for the new wheel/tire combo. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-31-2004, 04:28 PM	#9
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Compared to mine, your truck looks new. I wish my body panels were in as good shape. I like those wheels. Did you put them on there? Also, I didn't know you had a LWB. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-31-2004, 06:26 PM	#10
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	yes, i put the wheels on there. they are american racing ralley's. the idea of the thin fender molding sounds good. i am going to have the enblem now but i still am unsure of the drip rail. GO LONGBEDS!!!!! __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

03-31-2004, 08:41 PM	#12
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	If you were going to leave the moldings, I would say leave the emblem. Since you are not (good choice, BTW) I would go ahead and get rid of them now. I like the look of the bigger wheels on a stock bodied truck, like Ken's 77 or Crush's Blazer, that have all of the trim on them, and are low. I am not a real big fan of teh black moldings on the Scottsdales, though. Just my $.02. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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