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91TalonTSi_53 · 02-01-2003, 06:33 PM

Right now I drive a 91 Talon TSi AWD and its a fun car, but very unreliable.

We have my grandpas old 82 Scottsdale in a garage that I was thinking about fixing up.
We would have to pretty much replace everything on it, fender doors..all that stuff cause it is rusted and dented i guess.

I want to paint the body black, and make it kind of a sleeper pickup, and rebuild a 350 for performance, or we could rebuild the 6.2 litre diesel that is in there now..

Would it cost a lot to pretty much rebuild the whole pickup, my dad was saying there is a place where he can get panels for 700-800 dollars

Do you guys think i shoudl spend my money this summer on redoing the pickup, or saving up for something else?

|EDIT| The 350 is a 4 bolt main

bigblock73 · 02-01-2003, 08:01 PM

You should post this in the 73-87 forum...granted we might be bias!!

But if you are lookin for answers, we could surely help you out!

I say go for it!

-Jeff

apstguy · 02-02-2003, 12:53 AM

Black is good! Ok, so I'm just a LITTLE biased.... Go for the 350, the 6.2 Diesels were not so great... no offence to the junk diesel lovers!

91TalonTSi_53 · 02-02-2003, 01:56 AM

I was thinking about going all black, like black wth dark tint with black rims....would that be too much do you think? or should i stick to my plans if i do it

gchemist · 02-02-2003, 02:16 AM

Welcome to the board.
First you should ask is what kinda driving will you be doing in the future? Will this your primary transportation? How much money are you really prepared to spend? A restoration takes time and money. As for me ditch, the car and build the truck.

Any inspiration?

Go here for more. Go here for more pictures.

ocbaud · 02-02-2003, 02:18 AM

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Originally posted by gchemist
Welcome to the board.
First you should ask is what kinda driving will you be doing in the future? Will this your primary transportation? How much money are you really prepared to spend? A restoration takes time and money. As for me ditch, the car and build the truck.
Any inspiration?

Go here for more. Go here for more pictures.

his front end is my inspiration! what can i say G, i like the gmc new front ends more

GMC70c20 · 02-02-2003, 03:27 AM

If you checkaround with some people in texas or maybe even up here. I was goingto get a cab from no-rust but i got a call from one of my friends dads sayin he found me a cab for 300$ no rust no dents. check around and maybe you will get lucky.

91TalonTSi_53 · 02-02-2003, 11:07 AM

Yes, that pickup is very nice.

I would be fixing it up for going to school, probably not that nice, but good enough to get around, then complete it after school.

I am going to WyoTech and was planning on doing it up over the summer because I am sure I will have plenty of time.

It was just a thought that crossed my mind because I like the way chevrolets were in the 80s. It would be nice if the pickup were 4x4, so I am not sure if I would wanna rebuild it, or look for something used.

c10scotty · 02-02-2003, 05:37 PM

if you rebuild it, your truck will mean more to you than that car anyday. i think you should go for it if you are willing to spend the time and money. you wont regret it in the end.

bigd65 · 02-02-2003, 06:32 PM

if you are going to WYOTECH (i wish i could go to WYOTECH) you may need to have a project would you. i think if you need a project, go for the pick-up

91TalonTSi_53 · 02-02-2003, 06:45 PM

They give you the option of having your own stuff to work on, or using their vehicles.

I am going for the main automotive course, and then high performance engine and chassis fabrication..so there isn't much I could do to the pickup besides maybe an engine while there.....unless i got some friends there in the collision and refinishing parts

AJII · 02-02-2003, 10:05 PM

Body panels are cheap. Fenders can be has for about $90 each.

If the truck were free, I'd get it. If not, I'd pass on it. You never know what else you may find.

91TalonTSi_53 · 02-02-2003, 10:14 PM

Well it is free, we have it in my uncles shed and its been sitting there for a few years.....I can't remember the last year it ran.

It was my grandpas and I believe he bought it new, then it was my dads,,,so I was thinking it owuld be kinda cool if I kept it and rebuilt it....my dad said it would be 7-800 for all new panels.

AJII · 02-02-2003, 10:19 PM

Well, I wouldnt spend that much on it. Id just get it running real good and keep it as a work truck. Just something to use around the house....or make it a beat up sleeper

91TalonTSi_53 · 02-02-2003, 10:58 PM

I don't know if you know what I meant, but i meant 7-800 for all of the panels, not a piece

02-01-2003, 06:33 PM	#1
91TalonTSi_53 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Should I fix it up? Right now I drive a 91 Talon TSi AWD and its a fun car, but very unreliable. We have my grandpas old 82 Scottsdale in a garage that I was thinking about fixing up. We would have to pretty much replace everything on it, fender doors..all that stuff cause it is rusted and dented i guess. I want to paint the body black, and make it kind of a sleeper pickup, and rebuild a 350 for performance, or we could rebuild the 6.2 litre diesel that is in there now.. Would it cost a lot to pretty much rebuild the whole pickup, my dad was saying there is a place where he can get panels for 700-800 dollars Do you guys think i shoudl spend my money this summer on redoing the pickup, or saving up for something else? \|EDIT\| The 350 is a 4 bolt main

02-02-2003, 12:53 AM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Black is good! Ok, so I'm just a LITTLE biased.... Go for the 350, the 6.2 Diesels were not so great... no offence to the junk diesel lovers! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

02-02-2003, 02:16 AM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Welcome to the board. First you should ask is what kinda driving will you be doing in the future? Will this your primary transportation? How much money are you really prepared to spend? A restoration takes time and money. As for me ditch, the car and build the truck. Any inspiration? Go here for more. Go here for more pictures. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-02-2003, 05:37 PM	#9
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	if you rebuild it, your truck will mean more to you than that car anyday. i think you should go for it if you are willing to spend the time and money. you wont regret it in the end. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

02-02-2003, 06:32 PM	#10
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	if you are going to WYOTECH (i wish i could go to WYOTECH) you may need to have a project would you. i think if you need a project, go for the pick-up __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

02-01-2003, 08:01 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	You should post this in the 73-87 forum...granted we might be bias!! But if you are lookin for answers, we could surely help you out! I say go for it! -Jeff

02-02-2003, 01:56 AM	#4
91TalonTSi_53 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	I was thinking about going all black, like black wth dark tint with black rims....would that be too much do you think? or should i stick to my plans if i do it

02-02-2003, 03:27 AM	#7
GMC70c20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 974	If you checkaround with some people in texas or maybe even up here. I was goingto get a cab from no-rust but i got a call from one of my friends dads sayin he found me a cab for 300$ no rust no dents. check around and maybe you will get lucky.

02-02-2003, 11:07 AM	#8
91TalonTSi_53 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Yes, that pickup is very nice. I would be fixing it up for going to school, probably not that nice, but good enough to get around, then complete it after school. I am going to WyoTech and was planning on doing it up over the summer because I am sure I will have plenty of time. It was just a thought that crossed my mind because I like the way chevrolets were in the 80s. It would be nice if the pickup were 4x4, so I am not sure if I would wanna rebuild it, or look for something used.

02-02-2003, 06:45 PM	#11
91TalonTSi_53 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	They give you the option of having your own stuff to work on, or using their vehicles. I am going for the main automotive course, and then high performance engine and chassis fabrication..so there isn't much I could do to the pickup besides maybe an engine while there.....unless i got some friends there in the collision and refinishing parts

02-02-2003, 10:05 PM	#12
AJII Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Guntown,MS Posts: 172	Body panels are cheap. Fenders can be has for about $90 each. If the truck were free, I'd get it. If not, I'd pass on it. You never know what else you may find. __________________ 1985 K10 Under Severe Reconstructive Surgery 5.3/New Paint/New Interior/Yadda Yadda Yadda

02-02-2003, 10:14 PM	#13
91TalonTSi_53 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Well it is free, we have it in my uncles shed and its been sitting there for a few years.....I can't remember the last year it ran. It was my grandpas and I believe he bought it new, then it was my dads,,,so I was thinking it owuld be kinda cool if I kept it and rebuilt it....my dad said it would be 7-800 for all new panels.

02-02-2003, 10:19 PM	#14
AJII Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Guntown,MS Posts: 172	Well, I wouldnt spend that much on it. Id just get it running real good and keep it as a work truck. Just something to use around the house....or make it a beat up sleeper __________________ 1985 K10 Under Severe Reconstructive Surgery 5.3/New Paint/New Interior/Yadda Yadda Yadda

02-02-2003, 10:58 PM	#15
91TalonTSi_53 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	I don't know if you know what I meant, but i meant 7-800 for all of the panels, not a piece



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