« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2]   Go Down

Author Topic: 81 Scottsdale build thread  (Read 7981 times)

Offline frotosride

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1428
    • WFO CONCEPTS
Re: 81 Scottsdale build thread
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2021, 03:06:32 PM »
Definitely a great start. I do like the build and dream of the days I can add a SB to my collection, along with a crew cab.
Logged
"Beat it like a red-headed ford"
1987 v10 Silverado(LQ4), 87 R10,83 K20, 83 cucv 6.2 Detroit
2006 Boulevard M109R 109 cid,2019 M109R BOSS
2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
GSXR 750 engine awaiting go kart

Offline Scaryfastatx

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 72
  • Newbie
Re: 81 Scottsdale build thread
« Reply #16 on: December 24, 2021, 09:01:24 AM »
I've been on vacation since the 17th, but the kiddos went with my parents on Monday so finally had some real chances to work on the truck

I was gonna start replacing the leaking power steering hoses and valve cover gaskets

But i found a giant rats nest under the battery and behind the distributor, so i ended up cleaning out rat crap for like 6hrs, finally got the engine bay cleaned up and power washed, it's looking pretty great.

I found why the valve covers were leaking so bad, previous owner cranked the living daylights out of the bolts and completely squished the gaskets out  >:(

I started scrubbing and power washing the lower front end and sprayed it with undercoating
Logged

Offline Scaryfastatx

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 72
  • Newbie
Re: 81 Scottsdale build thread
« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2023, 02:17:17 PM »
long overdue update

the truck had a rat infestation previously, as such there were a lot of eaten wires, plus the previous owner fixed a lot of the wiring with Home Depot stuff

I ended up completely redoing the wiring with an AAW classic update kit, and it was pretty great to install, there are a few places I wished they hadnt preterminated stuff, like on the headlights, but overall, the experience was more than Painless... (sorry couldnt help myself)

I had finally thought it was ready to go, but then got gut punched by some white smoke (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=39463)

With that done and out of the way, I replaced the leaky steering gear, got the brakes, suspension sorted and it finally passed inspection!

Past few days, I went ahead and did some patina restoration, I got some Penetrol and scrapped off the remaining peeled of clear coat and its looking pretty great, really happy with the resulting look








Logged

Offline JohnnyPopper

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 2665
  • Old Goof
Re: 81 Scottsdale build thread
« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2023, 05:06:58 PM »
She Lives!

Funny how fast two years go by!
Logged
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction

Offline Scaryfastatx

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 72
  • Newbie
Re: 81 Scottsdale build thread
« Reply #19 on: December 11, 2023, 07:46:10 PM »
Quote from: JohnnyPopper on December 11, 2023, 05:06:58 PM
She Lives!

Funny how fast two years go by!

Yes it does!

Especially when the wife is starting to get annoyed by the monthly Rock Auto bill haha
Logged

Offline Shifty

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1062
  • I bleed Bowtie red...
Re: 81 Scottsdale build thread
« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2023, 12:07:11 AM »
Looks outstanding brother!  8)
Logged
87 V20 Standard Cab Longbed (current)

87 R30 3+3 Longbed (days of yore)

98 C2500 ext cab longbed

Offline Mike81K10

  • Junior Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 998
Re: 81 Scottsdale build thread
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2023, 10:54:28 PM »
Your truck was an awesome find.
Logged
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin

Offline Scaryfastatx

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 72
  • Newbie
Re: 81 Scottsdale build thread
« Reply #22 on: December 19, 2023, 06:53:26 PM »
Quote from: Mike81K10 on December 12, 2023, 10:54:28 PM
Your truck was an awesome find.
Thanks! Didn't seem like an awesome find when I was knee deep in the problems haha

But yeah turned out to be a good truck

Quote from: Shifty on December 12, 2023, 12:07:11 AM
Looks outstanding brother!  8)

Thanks! I'm really happy with how it turned out
Logged
Pages: 1 [2]   Go Up
« previous next »