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UKNOWME · 10-15-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mikentosh

Love the orange/white color. Truck looks really good!

I've been thinking about trying the 77 grille, silver headlight bucket, clear marker combo on mine for a while.

I'm about to switch to the 74 grille

UKNOWME · 12-10-2016, 12:39 AM

Ok so a quick little update....
The week before c10s in the park was very stressful and almost gave up. I had the new gauges installed and attempted to hook up cruise control. One evening driving to my shop my hood flew up! It didn't bend the hood but it did ruin the hinges and do some paint damage to hood and fenders. I didn't want to use cheap aftermarket hinges and couldn't get a pair of rebuilt OEM hinges quick enough so I decided my best option was to overnight a set of eddies Billet hinges so I could get the truck ready to go. We stayed up until midnight the day before leaving and could not get everything lined up properly. I think when the hood sprung back it caused movement of the fenders where the hinges mount and it was gonna require drilling the hinges or new holes in the fender. I couldn't imagine cutting up those high dollar hinges, especially if it didn't solve my problem and I didn't have time to make new holes in the fenders. My friend ran back to his yard and stripped an old parts truck of its hinges and we managed to get them on and in working order. Now I still had to get the dash reinstalled. I hated how the vintage air dash pieces looked and wanted more of an OEM appearance. I spent the morning of departure to waxahachie Texas reinstalling the dash and fabricating adapters to make the vintage air hoses attach to the LMC air vents. Not perfect but turned out ok. About mid afternoon we finally got the road for the 7ish hour trek. Most of the time it was pouring rain. I was very please how well the truck performed. I was very skeptical and concerned I might have issues since the LS swap. We had a great time at the rally and no issues on the return home. I've since driven it a handful of times. I still need to fix the hood and fender damage.

UKNOWME · 12-10-2016, 12:44 AM

Before and after
LMC dash trim and Scottsdale emblem with OEM style air vents.

UKNOWME · 12-10-2016, 12:46 AM

At the rally...
I swapped out my eagle 225s for my Ridler wheels because I was lazy and didn't want to polish them.

UKNOWME · 12-10-2016, 01:00 AM

I did manage to get my shop cleaned up and work space set up finally

**TKCR** · 12-10-2016, 02:02 AM

Dang, I would have crapped my pants if my hood flew up driving. Glad your ok and the truck is ok, other than few scratches. That could have turned out really bad.
The truck is looking great!!

UKNOWME · 12-10-2016, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Dang, I would have crapped my pants if my hood flew up driving. Glad your ok and the truck is ok, other than few scratches. That could have turned out really bad.
The truck is looking great!!

I practically crapped my pants.
Most likely going to have to completely refinish the hood. Possibly fenders too.

**TKCR** · 12-10-2016, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

I practically crapped my pants.
Most likely going to have to completely refinish the hood. Possibly fenders too.

A little more than a few scratches, man that sucks.

UKNOWME · 12-10-2016, 02:32 AM

Contemplating installing cab trim

**TKCR** · 12-10-2016, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Contemplating installing cab trim

My vote is YES!!!

Twin Turbo Skylark · 12-11-2016, 12:52 AM

Really nice work on the rest! Great color combo!! So sorry to see the hood issue and the damage that is heart wrenching.

UKNOWME · 12-11-2016, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo Skylark

Really nice work on the rest! Great color combo!! So sorry to see the hood issue and the damage that is heart wrenching.

Thank you very much

UKNOWME · 05-29-2017, 11:40 AM

I feel like I've lost motivation since the hood incident but I have so much to still do. Fix the paint. Fix the bumpers. Swap the grille. Install the cab and tailgate trim. Repair loose body moldings. Fix short in column and cruise control. Fix transmission leak. Install sway bars. Slosh tubz so I can get the front lower. I'm sure there is more but that gets started.

HotRod C/10 · 05-29-2017, 01:00 PM

Slacker!

I still have to paint my grey parts green......install trans cooler......Draggin Main 2017 is quickly aproaching.

UKNOWME · 05-29-2017, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

Slacker!

I still have to paint my grey parts green......install trans cooler......Draggin Main 2017 is quickly aproaching.

Yeah it'll be here before you know it. Not sure if it'll be making an appearance or not. I have 2 others that will probably be there.

**TKCR** · 05-29-2017, 07:12 PM

Same here. I still haven't gotten the hood painted or my little mishap (chip & deform ) fixed. Hell, I haven't even had the truck out of the garage since last year

st1 · 07-12-2017, 10:10 PM

we hope to see some progress...

maybe I missed it but did you bag this truck? I am looking for lowering options on my build.

I love the colors on your truck. great choice.

UKNOWME · 09-20-2017, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st1

we hope to see some progress...

maybe I missed it but did you bag this truck? I am looking for lowering options on my build.

I love the colors on your truck. great choice.

No I did not bag the truck. I'm still contemplating that.

UKNOWME · 09-20-2017, 03:00 PM

My truck sat idle for quite a while. At the last minute I decided I wanted to get it out of storage and take it to @c10sinthepark. I dusted off the cobwebs and gave it a bath. Had the paint chips and scratches from last years incident touched up. Although I had a long checklist of wants before I went, none of those items were going to keep me from making the trip. A group of 4 from Clovis all traveled together and we had a great time. The c10s gathering is just that and is not a show with awards. Although this year the coordinators of the event picked their top 50. To my surprise I was chose to be one of those 50 of some of the nicest trucks around. The event totaled out at 751 trucks. The top 50 were invited to park in the square for the after party. Now that I have returned I have decided it's time to get back to that checklist.

UKNOWME · 09-20-2017, 03:34 PM

Also had the pleasure of meeting Aaron Kaufman

HotRod C/10 · 09-20-2017, 10:43 PM

Slacker!.......

UKNOWME · 09-21-2017, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

Slacker!.......

I agree

daddyjeep · 09-21-2017, 12:45 PM

Congrats on the top 50. It is cool that you met Aaron. He seems like a pretty cool guy.

Naught · 09-22-2017, 09:16 AM

Love the truck! I also love the color combo. Is this the same orange as Reyna Brothers? What is the color called?

rvrfoot · 12-19-2017, 01:12 PM

Nice trucks.

12-10-2016, 12:39 AM	#2
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Ok so a quick little update.... The week before c10s in the park was very stressful and almost gave up. I had the new gauges installed and attempted to hook up cruise control. One evening driving to my shop my hood flew up! It didn't bend the hood but it did ruin the hinges and do some paint damage to hood and fenders. I didn't want to use cheap aftermarket hinges and couldn't get a pair of rebuilt OEM hinges quick enough so I decided my best option was to overnight a set of eddies Billet hinges so I could get the truck ready to go. We stayed up until midnight the day before leaving and could not get everything lined up properly. I think when the hood sprung back it caused movement of the fenders where the hinges mount and it was gonna require drilling the hinges or new holes in the fender. I couldn't imagine cutting up those high dollar hinges, especially if it didn't solve my problem and I didn't have time to make new holes in the fenders. My friend ran back to his yard and stripped an old parts truck of its hinges and we managed to get them on and in working order. Now I still had to get the dash reinstalled. I hated how the vintage air dash pieces looked and wanted more of an OEM appearance. I spent the morning of departure to waxahachie Texas reinstalling the dash and fabricating adapters to make the vintage air hoses attach to the LMC air vents. Not perfect but turned out ok. About mid afternoon we finally got the road for the 7ish hour trek. Most of the time it was pouring rain. I was very please how well the truck performed. I was very skeptical and concerned I might have issues since the LS swap. We had a great time at the rally and no issues on the return home. I've since driven it a handful of times. I still need to fix the hood and fender damage. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

12-10-2016, 12:44 AM	#3
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Before and after LMC dash trim and Scottsdale emblem with OEM style air vents. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU Last edited by UKNOWME; 12-10-2016 at 12:53 AM.

12-10-2016, 12:46 AM	#4
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build At the rally... I swapped out my eagle 225s for my Ridler wheels because I was lazy and didn't want to polish them. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

12-10-2016, 01:00 AM	#5
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build I did manage to get my shop cleaned up and work space set up finally Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

12-10-2016, 02:02 AM	#6
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,914	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Dang, I would have crapped my pants if my hood flew up driving. Glad your ok and the truck is ok, other than few scratches. That could have turned out really bad. The truck is looking great!! __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

12-10-2016, 02:32 AM	#9
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Contemplating installing cab trim Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

12-11-2016, 12:52 AM	#11
Twin Turbo Skylark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: fort saskatchewan Posts: 73	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Really nice work on the rest! Great color combo!! So sorry to see the hood issue and the damage that is heart wrenching.

05-29-2017, 11:40 AM	#13
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build I feel like I've lost motivation since the hood incident but I have so much to still do. Fix the paint. Fix the bumpers. Swap the grille. Install the cab and tailgate trim. Repair loose body moldings. Fix short in column and cruise control. Fix transmission leak. Install sway bars. Slosh tubz so I can get the front lower. I'm sure there is more but that gets started. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

05-29-2017, 01:00 PM	#14
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Slacker! I still have to paint my grey parts green......install trans cooler......Draggin Main 2017 is quickly aproaching. __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

05-29-2017, 07:12 PM	#16
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,914	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Same here. I still haven't gotten the hood painted or my little mishap (chip & deform ) fixed. Hell, I haven't even had the truck out of the garage since last year __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR Last edited by TKCR; 07-12-2018 at 07:41 AM.

07-12-2017, 10:10 PM	#17
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: 80 Scottsdale build we hope to see some progress... maybe I missed it but did you bag this truck? I am looking for lowering options on my build. I love the colors on your truck. great choice. __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

09-20-2017, 03:00 PM	#19
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build My truck sat idle for quite a while. At the last minute I decided I wanted to get it out of storage and take it to @c10sinthepark. I dusted off the cobwebs and gave it a bath. Had the paint chips and scratches from last years incident touched up. Although I had a long checklist of wants before I went, none of those items were going to keep me from making the trip. A group of 4 from Clovis all traveled together and we had a great time. The c10s gathering is just that and is not a show with awards. Although this year the coordinators of the event picked their top 50. To my surprise I was chose to be one of those 50 of some of the nicest trucks around. The event totaled out at 751 trucks. The top 50 were invited to park in the square for the after party. Now that I have returned I have decided it's time to get back to that checklist. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

09-20-2017, 03:34 PM	#20
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Also had the pleasure of meeting Aaron Kaufman Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

09-20-2017, 10:43 PM	#21
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Slacker!....... __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

09-21-2017, 12:45 PM	#23
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Congrats on the top 50. It is cool that you met Aaron. He seems like a pretty cool guy. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514



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09-22-2017, 09:16 AM	#24
Naught Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 176	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Love the truck! I also love the color combo. Is this the same orange as Reyna Brothers? What is the color called?

12-19-2017, 01:12 PM	#25
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: 80 Scottsdale build Nice trucks.

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