73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks > Members Rides
81 Scottsdale build thread
frotosride:
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.
Scaryfastatx:
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
Scaryfastatx:
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
JohnnyPopper:
She Lives!
Funny how fast two years go by!
Scaryfastatx:
--- Quote from: JohnnyPopper on December 11, 2023, 05:06:58 PM ---She Lives!
Funny how fast two years go by!
--- End quote ---
Yes it does!
Especially when the wife is starting to get annoyed by the monthly Rock Auto bill haha
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