RIP 1980 Scottsdale - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wedgemon · 01-21-2009, 10:40 PM

Well. The 80's SM456 is toast. The 454 in the 79 is in need of help. So, Monday, we did a heart transplant. The 80 350 engine into the 79.

Now, I have a 80 with no motor. and a 79 that needs a bunch of stuff off the 80. So, I'll be stripping the parts I need to complete the 79. And get rid of whats left.

Although, it was suggested that I take the bare 80 Long bed frame, center mount the 454. And make a bizarre Rat Rod. My son and his friends suggested the center mount motor and a La-Z-Boy for a forward. centered drive seat. 55 gal drums for fenders and sheetmetal. Straight front axle with street tires and BFG 35x12.50's on the back.

I cannot picture this beast, but, it intrigues me!!

Anyhow. 1980 K10 Scottsdale. R.I.P.

- Dave

James McClure · 01-22-2009, 10:03 AM

I have an 86 K20 sitting in my back yard I have been thinking about turning it into a half track. I think it would be cool. Road style track and it would be street legal. LOL. All I would need is an M2 mounted behind the cab. jim

01-21-2009, 10:40 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	RIP 1980 Scottsdale Well. The 80's SM456 is toast. The 454 in the 79 is in need of help. So, Monday, we did a heart transplant. The 80 350 engine into the 79. Now, I have a 80 with no motor. and a 79 that needs a bunch of stuff off the 80. So, I'll be stripping the parts I need to complete the 79. And get rid of whats left. Although, it was suggested that I take the bare 80 Long bed frame, center mount the 454. And make a bizarre Rat Rod. My son and his friends suggested the center mount motor and a La-Z-Boy for a forward. centered drive seat. 55 gal drums for fenders and sheetmetal. Straight front axle with street tires and BFG 35x12.50's on the back. I cannot picture this beast, but, it intrigues me!! Anyhow. 1980 K10 Scottsdale. R.I.P. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club Last edited by wedgemon; 01-21-2009 at 10:41 PM.

01-22-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: RIP 1980 Scottsdale I have an 86 K20 sitting in my back yard I have been thinking about turning it into a half track. I think it would be cool. Road style track and it would be street legal. LOL. All I would need is an M2 mounted behind the cab. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.



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