Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jrblanke · 12-02-2012, 01:43 AM

While surfing craigslist this past week I ran across this '85 Scottsdale. The seller mentioned that he was moving and needed to sell. He continued to drop the price until I couldn't stand it anymore and had to go look at it. The truck has 66k miles on it and is mostly original. the previous owner (second owner) took off the sport mirrors and added those big honkin dumbo ear mirrors, and he also added the rain shields above the mirrors.

My first thoughts when I saw it was that the truck was owned by an old man. Sure enough the guy I bought it from was 69, and the person he got it from was the family of the person who bought it new. He said that it had new tires and that the old ones were giving him some trouble. When he took it to the tire place they told him that the tires were from 1985. Pretty scary that he was driving around on 25+ year old tires!

It has the 4.3L V6/700R4/3.08 combination. I have only driven it about 20 miles home so I don't know if I like the running gear combo yet or not. I like the fact that the 4.3 is different than the 305 that I often see, but it seems like it should have a lower rear end (such as a 3.73 perhaps) so that it runs in a more efficent RPM range. Like I said, the jury is still out on that one.

I don't have any plans for it yet other than removing some of the old man gear such as the bug shield, running boards, and bed rails. I might try to find some sport mirrors to put back on. I assume the guy had to drill holes in order to mount those big mirrors, so I am not sure what I am going to do about that yet.

The paint looks better in these pictures than it really is. It is a really cool truck!

Greenlee · 12-02-2012, 01:50 AM

Nice truck! I like the bigger mirrors.
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kylep · 12-02-2012, 02:09 AM

Dont look like nothing ever touched the bed! good find!

bigguns · 12-02-2012, 02:12 AM

Nice truck love the factory bed rails you just dont see them like this any more.Nice clean orginal trucks are tough to find.Yep i would toss the grandpa parts too.Nice set of factory west coast mirrors would look good i think.Great score.

Pop's C-10 · 12-02-2012, 02:31 AM

There are a few folks here seeking those bed rail

bigguns · 12-02-2012, 02:59 AM

Yes those bed rails are Nice i have a few sets of them also. considering putting a set on my 77.Love the look.

Redcap · 12-02-2012, 04:19 AM

That is a super clean little SWB.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-02-2012, 09:53 AM

[QUOTE=jrblanke;5734967]
My first thoughts when I saw it was that the truck was owned by an old man. Sure enough the guy I bought it from was 69, [QUOTE]

the closer you get to the age of 69 the younger that becomes! good looking truck nonetheless Some of that "old Man gear" is quite sought after like those bed rail things

J Lee · 12-02-2012, 03:38 PM

I saw that truck. IIRC the guy was moving out of the country right? or am I thinking of another square. Nice looking basically unmolested truck, as you probably know those are getting harder to come by even though squares are still plentiful around the Carolinas. Congrats on the buy.

Jeff

Car'n'Guitars · 12-02-2012, 06:12 PM

Awesome truck cool find, it reminds me of this truck I seen today on Craigslist its like the red version of yours.

silvereagle07 · 12-02-2012, 08:37 PM

Nice score. I saw that one too but the wife said i didn't need another vehicle.
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beamn7 · 12-02-2012, 08:55 PM

Nice score!

jrblanke · 12-02-2012, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the complements. I should have said "older man" man instead of old man. I'm 25, so it's all relative I guess.

I am supprised at how much those bed rails are going for on ebay!

I was definitely at the right place at the right time.

James

86swb · 12-04-2012, 01:33 PM

Yep, watch out what you think is an "OLD MAN". I do not feel like an old man at all and I "am" 69. I still feel the same as I did when I was much younger except your body slows down a bit. LOL Nice looking buy you got there "KID"

77shortstep · 12-04-2012, 01:56 PM

awesome find. that truck is sweet.

Pyrotechnic · 12-04-2012, 02:06 PM

Cool truck! I would just leave it totally stock and get rid of all the bolt/stick ons. I would definitely do something about the rear gears too. I guess that wouldn't be too hard for me though, I already have a truck where nothing is stock so my itch is pretty well scratched.

motornut · 12-04-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrblanke

While surfing craigslist this past week I ran across this '85 Scottsdale. The seller mentioned that he was moving and needed to sell. He continued to drop the price until I couldn't stand it anymore and had to go look at it. The truck has 66k miles on it and is mostly original. the previous owner (second owner) took off the sport mirrors and added those big honkin dumbo ear mirrors, and he also added the rain shields above the mirrors.

My first thoughts when I saw it was that the truck was owned by an old man. Sure enough the guy I bought it from was 69, and the person he got it from was the family of the person who bought it new. He said that it had new tires and that the old ones were giving him some trouble. When he took it to the tire place they told him that the tires were from 1985. Pretty scary that he was driving around on 25+ year old tires!

It has the 4.3L V6/700R4/3.08 combination. I have only driven it about 20 miles home so I don't know if I like the running gear combo yet or not. I like the fact that the 4.3 is different than the 305 that I often see, but it seems like it should have a lower rear end (such as a 3.73 perhaps) so that it runs in a more efficent RPM range. Like I said, the jury is still out on that one.

I don't have any plans for it yet other than removing some of the old man gear such as the bug shield, running boards, and bed rails. I might try to find some sport mirrors to put back on. I assume the guy had to drill holes in order to mount those big mirrors, so I am not sure what I am going to do about that yet.

The paint looks better in these pictures than it really is. It is a really cool truck!

nice score

bnoon · 12-06-2012, 11:49 AM

Yup, looks pretty familiar to me!

305/TH350 LWB and I had 98K showing but other than that we share the old man parts! LOL! I had already removed the running boards in this picture, but the "mud flap" front wheel arch pieces are still on there for now. I can't decide if I want to keep this look and just lower it down on some 20's, or ditch the old man stuff all together and go Nascar truck look on 15x10's...

jrblanke · 12-06-2012, 01:46 PM

Cool truck! Thanks for sharing. The last two sets of new old stock LWB bed rails on ebay sold for $1300 and $1500. Crazy!

68Timber · 12-06-2012, 02:14 PM

I'd be tempted to leave it in full Old Man glory and enjoy it like it is. That's a really nice survivor.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-06-2012, 02:18 PM

Wow nice score looks pretty clean from here. Somebody defiantly took good care of it that shows

**hatzie** · 12-07-2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86swb

Yep, watch out what you think is an "OLD MAN". I do not feel like an old man at all and I "am" 69. I still feel the same as I did when I was much younger except your body slows down a bit. LOL Nice looking buy you got there "KID"

The older I get the younger "Old Man" looks. Nice truck BTW.

86swb · 12-07-2012, 02:30 PM

Could not say it better myself....

12-02-2012, 01:43 AM	#1
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) While surfing craigslist this past week I ran across this '85 Scottsdale. The seller mentioned that he was moving and needed to sell. He continued to drop the price until I couldn't stand it anymore and had to go look at it. The truck has 66k miles on it and is mostly original. the previous owner (second owner) took off the sport mirrors and added those big honkin dumbo ear mirrors, and he also added the rain shields above the mirrors. My first thoughts when I saw it was that the truck was owned by an old man. Sure enough the guy I bought it from was 69, and the person he got it from was the family of the person who bought it new. He said that it had new tires and that the old ones were giving him some trouble. When he took it to the tire place they told him that the tires were from 1985. Pretty scary that he was driving around on 25+ year old tires! It has the 4.3L V6/700R4/3.08 combination. I have only driven it about 20 miles home so I don't know if I like the running gear combo yet or not. I like the fact that the 4.3 is different than the 305 that I often see, but it seems like it should have a lower rear end (such as a 3.73 perhaps) so that it runs in a more efficent RPM range. Like I said, the jury is still out on that one. I don't have any plans for it yet other than removing some of the old man gear such as the bug shield, running boards, and bed rails. I might try to find some sport mirrors to put back on. I assume the guy had to drill holes in order to mount those big mirrors, so I am not sure what I am going to do about that yet. The paint looks better in these pictures than it really is. It is a really cool truck!

12-02-2012, 01:50 AM	#2
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Nice truck! I like the bigger mirrors. Posted via Mobile Device

12-02-2012, 02:09 AM	#3
kylep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 110	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Dont look like nothing ever touched the bed! good find! __________________ 2001 Tahoe 1978 K30

12-02-2012, 02:12 AM	#4
bigguns Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Richland oregon Posts: 27	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Nice truck love the factory bed rails you just dont see them like this any more.Nice clean orginal trucks are tough to find.Yep i would toss the grandpa parts too.Nice set of factory west coast mirrors would look good i think.Great score.

12-02-2012, 02:31 AM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) There are a few folks here seeking those bed rail __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

12-02-2012, 02:59 AM	#6
bigguns Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Richland oregon Posts: 27	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Yes those bed rails are Nice i have a few sets of them also. considering putting a set on my 77.Love the look.

12-02-2012, 04:19 AM	#7
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) That is a super clean little SWB.

12-02-2012, 09:53 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) [QUOTE=jrblanke;5734967] My first thoughts when I saw it was that the truck was owned by an old man. Sure enough the guy I bought it from was 69, [QUOTE] the closer you get to the age of 69 the younger that becomes! good looking truck nonetheless Some of that "old Man gear" is quite sought after like those bed rail things __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-02-2012, 03:38 PM	#9
J Lee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Marshville, NC Posts: 173	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) I saw that truck. IIRC the guy was moving out of the country right? or am I thinking of another square. Nice looking basically unmolested truck, as you probably know those are getting harder to come by even though squares are still plentiful around the Carolinas. Congrats on the buy. Jeff

12-02-2012, 06:12 PM	#10
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Awesome truck cool find, it reminds me of this truck I seen today on Craigslist its like the red version of yours. Attached Images __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

12-02-2012, 08:37 PM	#11
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Nice score. I saw that one too but the wife said i didn't need another vehicle. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

12-02-2012, 08:55 PM	#12
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Nice score!

12-02-2012, 11:10 PM	#13
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Thanks for the complements. I should have said "older man" man instead of old man. I'm 25, so it's all relative I guess. I am supprised at how much those bed rails are going for on ebay! I was definitely at the right place at the right time. James

12-04-2012, 01:33 PM	#14
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Yep, watch out what you think is an "OLD MAN". I do not feel like an old man at all and I "am" 69. I still feel the same as I did when I was much younger except your body slows down a bit. LOL Nice looking buy you got there "KID" __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-04-2012, 01:56 PM	#15
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) awesome find. that truck is sweet. __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT



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12-04-2012, 02:06 PM	#16
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Cool truck! I would just leave it totally stock and get rid of all the bolt/stick ons. I would definitely do something about the rear gears too. I guess that wouldn't be too hard for me though, I already have a truck where nothing is stock so my itch is pretty well scratched. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

12-06-2012, 11:49 AM	#18
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Yup, looks pretty familiar to me! 305/TH350 LWB and I had 98K showing but other than that we share the old man parts! LOL! I had already removed the running boards in this picture, but the "mud flap" front wheel arch pieces are still on there for now. I can't decide if I want to keep this look and just lower it down on some 20's, or ditch the old man stuff all together and go Nascar truck look on 15x10's... __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

12-06-2012, 01:46 PM	#19
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Cool truck! Thanks for sharing. The last two sets of new old stock LWB bed rails on ebay sold for $1300 and $1500. Crazy!

12-06-2012, 02:14 PM	#20
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) I'd be tempted to leave it in full Old Man glory and enjoy it like it is. That's a really nice survivor. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-06-2012, 02:18 PM	#21
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Wow nice score looks pretty clean from here. Somebody defiantly took good care of it that shows __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-07-2012, 02:30 PM	#23
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Picked up this cool little gem this past week ('85 Scottsdale) Could not say it better myself.... __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

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