First truck, first restoration. Should be fun. 1979 Scottsdale k10

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

devin bianco

Member
Joined
Sep 1, 2020
Posts
49
Reaction score
36
Location
new berlin, WI
First Name
devin
Truck Year
1979
Truck Model
scottsdale k10
Engine Size
cummins QSK95
Hi I’m Devin I’m a 15 yr old kid outta Wisconsin and I’ve got a 79 Scottsdale k10 project. My grandpa bought it new in 79 and told me either I can have it or it’s going to the junkyard lol. Here’s the truck
You must be registered for see images attach


Well that was back in 79...

You must be registered for see images attach


here is now— well a few months ago.
Body is pretty junk, rockers are bad but the frame is actually really good, along with a running 350.

Me and my step dad are planning on doing a frame up restoration on it. Luckily we have a shop and good tools to work with. My only qualifications are I like working and I know my way around a motor enough to not screw anything up real bad, but I love this project and truck and love working on it.
So I figured I’d share my build with you guys and maybe get some tips along the way. We’re about two months in and down to frame and cab (pics will be up soon)
Tune if if you want it should be about a 4-6 month project!
 

devin bianco

Member
Joined
Sep 1, 2020
Posts
49
Reaction score
36
Location
new berlin, WI
First Name
devin
Truck Year
1979
Truck Model
scottsdale k10
Engine Size
cummins QSK95
We got it running we’re it sat but we couldn’t get it to stay running under any sort of load. Here is another look at it

You must be registered for see images attach


After the first day of work we had the bed off, fenders off and interior was down to dash and seat. Here is another pic
You must be registered for see images attach


After about a month & 1/2 of trying to get the motor stable enough to drive it we did a little testing on the trans/drive terrain just to get a feel of how much work it needed. Turns out that the drive terrain isn’t to bad and definitely re-usable. Recently we pulled the motor/trans and we are down to cab and axles.


Right now we are working on fixing up the cab so we can get our body panel fitment right. Then it’s on to getting the frame painted, then getting the cab ready for paint. Pics will be posted for that next!

And for the motor we have the heads and oil pan off. Probably going to get the cylinders checked out and go with new pistons n rings along with a new cam and all new top end parts.
 

Grit dog

Full Access Member
Joined
May 18, 2020
Posts
5,882
Reaction score
9,622
Location
Washington
First Name
Todd
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
K20
Engine Size
454
Welcome!
Saw that first pic and was like holy ____ it’s perfect
Then scrolled down....
So that your dad in the original pic?

Good on you though. My kids are your age and their interest in doing stuff like this is nowhere near yours...
Can’t wait to see it go back together
 

devin bianco

Member
Joined
Sep 1, 2020
Posts
49
Reaction score
36
Location
new berlin, WI
First Name
devin
Truck Year
1979
Truck Model
scottsdale k10
Engine Size
cummins QSK95
Thanks!
I’m pretty sure that’s my uncle lol. It definitely had quite the life, my grandpa sold pigs for a long time and always transported them from the fairgrounds and back towing a big 5th wheel. After he had bought another truck i think it was just used to go from farm to farm, and it ran all the way up till 2 years ago when one morning it just didn’t want to start. Turns out it was just outta gas anyways.

and thank you I definitely love working on stuff I’ve grown up around dirt bikes and 4 wheelers so I guess that at least taught me somethin.

and also that’s a I like your square it’s a beauty! @Grit dog
 

gotyourgoat

Full Access Member
Joined
Mar 27, 2014
Posts
2,117
Reaction score
3,417
Location
NRV Virginia
First Name
gotyourgoat
Truck Year
1984
Truck Model
c10
Engine Size
smokin' 305
Welcome!

Still looks all original and has all the old accessories. I like the red on red.
 

Shorty81

Baby Boomer
Joined
Mar 19, 2018
Posts
2,850
Reaction score
5,056
Location
North West ohio
First Name
Darren
Truck Year
86
Truck Model
K20
Engine Size
496
Welcome from the Buckeye State young man.
 

86 SCOTTSDALE

Full Access Member
Joined
Apr 10, 2019
Posts
360
Reaction score
278
Location
Oakham MA
First Name
Armand
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
305
Welcome from Mass. Good luck with your project, always good to see another scottsdale go back on the road.
 

WFO

Full Access Member
Joined
Jan 6, 2017
Posts
3,380
Reaction score
4,420
Location
Texas Panhandle
First Name
Dan
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
K20
Engine Size
350
Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.
I'm glad to see young'uns workin on old trucks, and ridin 2 strokes.
 

TX87R10

Full Access Member
Joined
Jun 25, 2020
Posts
973
Reaction score
2,000
Location
Texas
First Name
Patrick
Truck Year
1987
Truck Model
R10
Engine Size
305
Welcome! Will be a great feeling when your first vehicle is one you restored from scratch!
 

animal

Super Moderator
Staff member
Super Moderator
Joined
Jul 30, 2010
Posts
5,408
Reaction score
3,496
Location
Georgia
First Name
Lee
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
c10 silverado
Engine Size
350ish
:welcome:
 

82sbshortbed

Fuckemall!!
Joined
Mar 1, 2018
Posts
14,645
Reaction score
48,561
Location
SE Texas
First Name
Doug
Truck Year
1982, 1984
Truck Model
1500 shortbed, 1500 longbed
Engine Size
454, 305
Welcome from Texas nice lookin truck
 

hoagster

Full Access Member
Joined
May 16, 2017
Posts
1,285
Reaction score
3,184
Location
California
First Name
Mike
Truck Year
1973, 2000
Truck Model
K10, 1500
Engine Size
5.3l
Enjoy your first build, welcome
 

Grit dog

Full Access Member
Joined
May 18, 2020
Posts
5,882
Reaction score
9,622
Location
Washington
First Name
Todd
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
K20
Engine Size
454
I’ve got a tailgate for you. Matching colors!

You must be registered for see images attach
 

RoryH19

Full Access Member
Joined
Aug 21, 2015
Posts
1,668
Reaction score
1,081
Location
Texas
First Name
Rory
Truck Year
1987
Truck Model
R10 Silverado SWB
Engine Size
350 TBI
Welcome from TX.
My 15yr old wants to restore a 78 k10 Silverado I have.
Good luck.
 

Forum statistics

Threads
41,850
Posts
903,483
Members
33,364
Latest member
Tporter79
Top