Help on 1985 chevy c10 scottsdale project

[Austin1234]

I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips or information on what all i could do to my 1985 chevy c10 scottsdale, im completely a beginner on this stuff. Its a 305 v8, all stock.

[Gordonr1973]

What do you want to do with it?? It looks to be in really good shape.

Have a look at the short box thread that has all the pics of those and see which ones you like.

Four main areas of a build (taken from the Car Warriors tv show):

1. Engine & drivetrain
2. Paint and body
3. Interior
4. Sound system

One other thing, whatever you do with it, make sure YOU like it! Don't worry about what other people think because you are the one that paid for the truck!!

[squaredaway]

Nice truck!
I recommend checking everything on the truck for functionality and then detail it, and then detail it again. By then, you will notice every area that needs to be restored, fixed, or whatever. Just make a list and clean/fix all the things on that list. Once you have corrected all of the deficiencies that you noted, then start making a list of "upgrades" that you would like. Hope this helps!

[Austin1234]

Thanks guys! i was thinking about taking the 305 out and putting in a 350, i heard that you can use 305 parts on a 350. Is that true?

[Austin1234]

The clear coat on most of the truck is coming off, could anyone give me an estimate on how much it would cost to paint it, maybe even a different color?

[texastruckjunky]

Leave it alone and drive the wheels off it. Thats a nice lookin truck!!!