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chevyman95 · 10-06-2010, 11:23 AM

Well I am trying to get me a truck together on the cheap. I figured I would make another build thread for it. I recently came across a 1977 Scottsdale with no motor or tranny. The plan is to get a nice looking and running truck for under $1000.

The 77

chevyman95 · 10-06-2010, 11:25 AM

Bought a 1985 suburban 4x4 on 33s with a 350 and a bad tranny for $900, sold the wheels and tires for $650 so after I part some more of it out and scrap the body and frame I will basically be getting a motor and various little parts for free.

Going to pick up a turbo 350 tonight for $150

dccarpenter · 10-06-2010, 11:50 PM

Nice score, nice truck to build up too

chevyman95 · 10-07-2010, 01:27 PM

got the bed off, looks pretty solid

burb giving up its motor

GMC Guy · 10-07-2010, 02:50 PM

what're your plans with the motor? just clean it up or rebuild?

chevyman95 · 10-07-2010, 04:37 PM

just cleaning it up some, not looking to do anything fancy here, got another truck I am going into hardcore this is just a driver

narx66gmc · 10-08-2010, 12:09 PM

talk about a budget build, i love it!! it looks like a solid truck too. good work and keep it up.

chevyman95 · 10-12-2010, 04:31 PM

Thanks guys

Got out today and got the front clip off and starting cleaning 33 years worth of grime out. Looks like I am going to be painting the engine bay and stuff too as the paint was coming off.

Stuff works decently well just don't breathe it in and it will take off some paint if its weak. Its $2 at kroger

Next up is rustoleum paint in the engine bay, motor going in, and then on to rust repair.

Bonus pics.....lol
The 1983 looking on silently wondering when it will get its turn

The 1985 Suburban returns to the fiery depths from which it came (need some parts for the 1983 then its on to the scrapyard for it)

VA72C10 · 10-12-2010, 06:47 PM

Love budget builds! Subscribed!

chevyman95 · 10-14-2010, 10:44 AM

Thanks, wife stole the camera today so no pics but got the bay and the motor painted and ready for installation. I also found a ton of gaskets and extra parts in the truck such as an edelbrock intake manifold and a set of headers.

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2010, 11:06 AM

Too cool. A real build with the focus on a real budget

babyJay · 10-14-2010, 11:24 AM

Subscribed. You just have to love oven cleaner.

VA72C10 · 10-14-2010, 12:34 PM

Doing great so far on the budget! Keep at it!

chevyman95 · 10-15-2010, 11:45 AM

Well I didn't get to scuff it up quite as much as I would have liked, I really want to get this truck back on the road. Things are kind of up in the air as far as my employment so if things don't work out I want to have my projects ready to sell if it comes to that.

I also would have preferred a satin black but all they had in stock was gloss black but it was in the 33% free cans so I scored there.

I'm happy with it but obviously I wish I could take it apart piece by piece and do it that way. This way got rid of all the grease and I was able to put some spray on it to protect from rust.

chevyman95 · 10-15-2010, 11:50 AM

btw I have no idea what that crap on the firewall is, It almost feels like bedliner or something. It wouldn't come off easily so I just left it.

VA72C10 · 10-15-2010, 01:21 PM

looks good. It always amazes me what a little spray paint can do for the look of a truck....a finished frame and engine bay takes it up a level

chevyman95 · 10-24-2010, 01:12 AM

chevyman95 · 10-25-2010, 10:52 PM

Got sidetracked on rust repair, wanted to get this out of the way because once I have it running I know I will want to drive it and not get this fixed....lol

$135 worth of sheet metal from Sorta-fit

Raining here so I rolled it into the paint booth/shop

VA72C10 · 10-25-2010, 11:01 PM

oooooooo fun...rust repair

benoit454 · 10-25-2010, 11:13 PM

nice work

did you get inner rockers or outer floors for the seat area? looks like the lip behind the rocker is bad going up onto the seat raised hump.

love seeing pics like this, makes ne wished i had my old one so I could do floors and stuff to it.

palposity · 10-26-2010, 09:45 AM

Looking forward to seeing how this goes for you! Nice work!

chevyman95 · 10-26-2010, 08:42 PM

Haha thanks guys, kind of feeling like I might have bit off more than I can chew though. This is my first time welding and doing metalwork. The floor pan I bought doesn't even come close to fitting. I am thinking about just making my own, seems easier at this point. I am also not doing the whole rocker, just the part that is rusty. Sure it would be better to do the whole thing but the ends aren't bad at all and I'm kind of worried about screwing it up at this point. I practiced welding today and got to the point where I feel confident moving forward on the truck. So we will see how it goes.

joe231 · 10-29-2010, 10:28 PM

This is my kind of build!!
Very nice!
I wish I were closer, I'd help your budget by picking up those Burb axles.

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69face · 11-01-2010, 09:26 PM

great job! I enjoy a budget especially one that is well thought out. Keep up the progress!

chevyman95 · 11-05-2010, 03:06 PM

well sorry guys but it appears as if this is going on hold for a while, This metal work is wayyyy over my head and with my first child on the way in 2 months and now being unemployed it is looking like I need to get my 83 together and sold then come back to this later when things are a little better. As much as I hate to do it I may have to part this one out and try again later.

10-06-2010, 11:23 AM	#1
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Well I am trying to get me a truck together on the cheap. I figured I would make another build thread for it. I recently came across a 1977 Scottsdale with no motor or tranny. The plan is to get a nice looking and running truck for under $1000. The 77 Last edited by chevyman95; 11-08-2010 at 01:18 AM.

10-06-2010, 11:25 AM	#2
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Bought a 1985 suburban 4x4 on 33s with a 350 and a bad tranny for $900, sold the wheels and tires for $650 so after I part some more of it out and scrap the body and frame I will basically be getting a motor and various little parts for free. Going to pick up a turbo 350 tonight for $150

10-06-2010, 11:50 PM	#3
dccarpenter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, dC Posts: 176	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Nice score, nice truck to build up too

10-07-2010, 01:27 PM	#4
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project got the bed off, looks pretty solid burb giving up its motor

10-07-2010, 02:50 PM	#5
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project what're your plans with the motor? just clean it up or rebuild? __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

10-07-2010, 04:37 PM	#6
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project just cleaning it up some, not looking to do anything fancy here, got another truck I am going into hardcore this is just a driver

10-08-2010, 12:09 PM	#7
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project talk about a budget build, i love it!! it looks like a solid truck too. good work and keep it up. __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up Last edited by narx66gmc; 10-08-2010 at 12:09 PM.

10-12-2010, 04:31 PM	#8
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Thanks guys Got out today and got the front clip off and starting cleaning 33 years worth of grime out. Looks like I am going to be painting the engine bay and stuff too as the paint was coming off. Stuff works decently well just don't breathe it in and it will take off some paint if its weak. Its $2 at kroger Next up is rustoleum paint in the engine bay, motor going in, and then on to rust repair. Bonus pics.....lol The 1983 looking on silently wondering when it will get its turn The 1985 Suburban returns to the fiery depths from which it came (need some parts for the 1983 then its on to the scrapyard for it)

10-12-2010, 06:47 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Love budget builds! Subscribed! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-14-2010, 10:44 AM	#10
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Thanks, wife stole the camera today so no pics but got the bay and the motor painted and ready for installation. I also found a ton of gaskets and extra parts in the truck such as an edelbrock intake manifold and a set of headers. Last edited by chevyman95; 11-08-2010 at 01:19 AM.

10-14-2010, 11:06 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Too cool. A real build with the focus on a real budget __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-14-2010, 11:24 AM	#12
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Subscribed. You just have to love oven cleaner. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

10-14-2010, 12:34 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Doing great so far on the budget! Keep at it! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-15-2010, 11:45 AM	#14
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Well I didn't get to scuff it up quite as much as I would have liked, I really want to get this truck back on the road. Things are kind of up in the air as far as my employment so if things don't work out I want to have my projects ready to sell if it comes to that. I also would have preferred a satin black but all they had in stock was gloss black but it was in the 33% free cans so I scored there. I'm happy with it but obviously I wish I could take it apart piece by piece and do it that way. This way got rid of all the grease and I was able to put some spray on it to protect from rust.

10-15-2010, 11:50 AM	#15
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project btw I have no idea what that crap on the firewall is, It almost feels like bedliner or something. It wouldn't come off easily so I just left it.



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10-15-2010, 01:21 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project looks good. It always amazes me what a little spray paint can do for the look of a truck....a finished frame and engine bay takes it up a level __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-24-2010, 01:12 AM	#17
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project

10-25-2010, 10:52 PM	#18
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Got sidetracked on rust repair, wanted to get this out of the way because once I have it running I know I will want to drive it and not get this fixed....lol $135 worth of sheet metal from Sorta-fit Raining here so I rolled it into the paint booth/shop

10-25-2010, 11:01 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project oooooooo fun...rust repair __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2010, 11:13 PM	#20
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project nice work did you get inner rockers or outer floors for the seat area? looks like the lip behind the rocker is bad going up onto the seat raised hump. love seeing pics like this, makes ne wished i had my old one so I could do floors and stuff to it. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

10-26-2010, 09:45 AM	#21
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Looking forward to seeing how this goes for you! Nice work! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

10-26-2010, 08:42 PM	#22
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project Haha thanks guys, kind of feeling like I might have bit off more than I can chew though. This is my first time welding and doing metalwork. The floor pan I bought doesn't even come close to fitting. I am thinking about just making my own, seems easier at this point. I am also not doing the whole rocker, just the part that is rusty. Sure it would be better to do the whole thing but the ends aren't bad at all and I'm kind of worried about screwing it up at this point. I practiced welding today and got to the point where I feel confident moving forward on the truck. So we will see how it goes.

10-29-2010, 10:28 PM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project This is my kind of build!! Very nice! I wish I were closer, I'd help your budget by picking up those Burb axles. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-01-2010, 09:26 PM	#24
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project great job! I enjoy a budget especially one that is well thought out. Keep up the progress! __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

11-05-2010, 03:06 PM	#25
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Chevyman's under $1000 budget project well sorry guys but it appears as if this is going on hold for a while, This metal work is wayyyy over my head and with my first child on the way in 2 months and now being unemployed it is looking like I need to get my 83 together and sold then come back to this later when things are a little better. As much as I hate to do it I may have to part this one out and try again later.

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