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Chim · 01-23-2009, 10:31 PM

I have been lurking for a while, and figured I would start a thread... I'm new to this year of Chev, but not new to cars... other chevys I have owned have been: 76 Nova, 59 Apache, 69 Nova, 68 Camaro, 64 Chevelle...

So I got this 87 Scottsdale for 1300 off of craigslist.. its a little rough, but I am fortunate to have an 89 burb as a parts donor.. So for right now my plans are to swap over the power doors from the burb, along with the straight fenders, some engine components and possibly the front clip.. not sure which grill I really want though at this point..

As of right now all I have done is thrown in a steering wheel from the burb and some seatbelts.. nothing more yet, as it is really cold out and my motivation really lacks in this weather...

flamingbig10 · 01-23-2009, 10:39 PM

nice project, that's good that you have a parts donor

silvereagle07 · 01-23-2009, 10:42 PM

Welcome Chim, looks like you have a solid truck at a good deal.

Chim · 01-23-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Welcome Chim, looks like you have a solid truck at a good deal.

Thanks, your truck makes me seriously consider the burb front end.. .looks good!

68c10owner · 01-23-2009, 11:14 PM

Looks like a good start. I wish i had found a 87 for the tbi but I`ll be looking for a donar truck for my swap. I like that steering wheel too.

**N2TRUX** · 01-23-2009, 11:48 PM

Chim- Welcome to the forum. We are always happy to have new guys drop in. Keep us informed with your progress...

Ds86C10 · 01-24-2009, 02:03 AM

nice lil project you got there. but is it really that cold? it looks like the grass is green there lol

01-23-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
Chim Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oregon City Posts: 9	New Here with an 87 Shorty I have been lurking for a while, and figured I would start a thread... I'm new to this year of Chev, but not new to cars... other chevys I have owned have been: 76 Nova, 59 Apache, 69 Nova, 68 Camaro, 64 Chevelle... So I got this 87 Scottsdale for 1300 off of craigslist.. its a little rough, but I am fortunate to have an 89 burb as a parts donor.. So for right now my plans are to swap over the power doors from the burb, along with the straight fenders, some engine components and possibly the front clip.. not sure which grill I really want though at this point.. As of right now all I have done is thrown in a steering wheel from the burb and some seatbelts.. nothing more yet, as it is really cold out and my motivation really lacks in this weather... Attached Images

01-23-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: New Here with an 87 Shorty nice project, that's good that you have a parts donor __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-23-2009, 10:42 PM	#3
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: New Here with an 87 Shorty Welcome Chim, looks like you have a solid truck at a good deal. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-23-2009, 11:14 PM	#5
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	Re: New Here with an 87 Shorty Looks like a good start. I wish i had found a 87 for the tbi but I`ll be looking for a donar truck for my swap. I like that steering wheel too. __________________ Anthony

01-23-2009, 11:48 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: New Here with an 87 Shorty Chim- Welcome to the forum. We are always happy to have new guys drop in. Keep us informed with your progress... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-24-2009, 02:03 AM	#7
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: New Here with an 87 Shorty nice lil project you got there. but is it really that cold? it looks like the grass is green there lol __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra



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