New guy--With a new 1980 C10 Project! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

palposity · 09-08-2009, 11:23 AM

In 1980 my wife's Grandfather walked into a Chevy dealership in the Southern Tier of NY and purchased a brand new Chevy Scottsdale C10 pickup truck for an extra truck to have around the farm. Stripped down no options except an AM/FM radio and what seems to be an upgraded leaf spring package in the rear (believed to be original). In 1989 my wife's Grandfather passed away, and my wife's Dad inherited the truck with 40K miles on it. My father-in-law used this truck for the past 20 years as an occasional driver and it rusted like crazy. We did a patch job on the body back in 2000, but 9 years later it is now rusted beyond belief. The truck now has 66K original miles on it and still runs like a top and starts right up on the first hit regardless of how long it has been sitting.

My father-in-law has given up on using this truck as it is too far gone rust-wise. I have transported it to my large pole barn to begin restoration. I have purchased a 1986 Chevy C10 truck with a blown engine and solid body as a parts donor. Anyone have any good advice for me? I want to make it an occasional Sunday driver...but not a show queen.

72BlckButy · 09-08-2009, 02:12 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

It sounds like you have a fun project on your hands. Be sure to check into the 73-87 message board for a ton of information on the rebuild of your '80 Chevy. Also check into the project builds in the 73-87 portion of the board as well for members who are in the midst of projects similar to your's.

If you end up need parts, be sure to keep you eye on the classified portion of the board to watch for parts as they come up. After subscribing to the board for $25/year, you will be able to post WTB (want to buy) threads and FS (for sale) threads.

Good luck with the build and best of luck with the project!

lvschevytrucks · 09-08-2009, 02:52 PM

and

from SC, hope you have a great time here.

Jerry Jones · 09-09-2009, 12:17 AM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

09-08-2009, 11:23 AM	#1
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	New guy--With a new 1980 C10 Project! In 1980 my wife's Grandfather walked into a Chevy dealership in the Southern Tier of NY and purchased a brand new Chevy Scottsdale C10 pickup truck for an extra truck to have around the farm. Stripped down no options except an AM/FM radio and what seems to be an upgraded leaf spring package in the rear (believed to be original). In 1989 my wife's Grandfather passed away, and my wife's Dad inherited the truck with 40K miles on it. My father-in-law used this truck for the past 20 years as an occasional driver and it rusted like crazy. We did a patch job on the body back in 2000, but 9 years later it is now rusted beyond belief. The truck now has 66K original miles on it and still runs like a top and starts right up on the first hit regardless of how long it has been sitting. My father-in-law has given up on using this truck as it is too far gone rust-wise. I have transported it to my large pole barn to begin restoration. I have purchased a 1986 Chevy C10 truck with a blown engine and solid body as a parts donor. Anyone have any good advice for me? I want to make it an occasional Sunday driver...but not a show queen. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-08-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New guy--With a new 1980 C10 Project! to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. It sounds like you have a fun project on your hands. Be sure to check into the 73-87 message board for a ton of information on the rebuild of your '80 Chevy. Also check into the project builds in the 73-87 portion of the board as well for members who are in the midst of projects similar to your's. If you end up need parts, be sure to keep you eye on the classified portion of the board to watch for parts as they come up. After subscribing to the board for $25/year, you will be able to post WTB (want to buy) threads and FS (for sale) threads. Good luck with the build and best of luck with the project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-08-2009, 02:52 PM	#3
lvschevytrucks Unfinished Project Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florence S.C. Posts: 596	Re: New guy--With a new 1980 C10 Project! and from SC, hope you have a great time here. __________________ Handle every Stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Pee on it and walk away. 1996 Dodge Intreped ES Nice car great on gas 1993 Jeep Cherokee. Looking for a swb chevy 73-87

09-09-2009, 12:17 AM	#4
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: New guy--With a new 1980 C10 Project! Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!



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