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scottsdale_76 Enthusiast

scottsdale_76

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Hi all!

 

I'm pretty sure I scored a "barn find" here...but I'd really like to know: What do you think? Pics first, THEN specs:

 

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It's a '76 Scottdale C20, 350, 4bbl that I bought from the 2nd owner, who was the nephew of the 1st owner (same family for 33 years!) This truck currently has (brace yourself) 57,246 original miles. It was originally ordered new by the last owners uncle for use as a farm truck to haul produce, etc...from the family farm in south central Indiana up to Indy.

 

The title that I turned in today was from 1989 (when the last owner purched it from his uncle)---at that time the truck had 35,000 miles...and yes, I made a copy of the title. I have maintenance records supporting the current mileage. Even without the maintenance documentation, the truck itself reflects the current mileage. For example: the steering wheel still has it's original grain all the way around, the brake pedal shows very minimal wear as do the door panels/armrests/bench seat and so forth. Oh yeah...the paint is the ORIGINAL paint too!!! The floors, cab mounts (let's just say the entire underside) is in great/rust free shape as well. This truck was Ziebarted when new---and judging by the condition, it never saw salt. Oh, I almost forgot---the dash pad is original with NO CRACKS!!! Not even in the perf holes where a speaker would have been if this truck had a radio...unreal. I was told this truck was always stored indoors---and I believe it.

 

It's a radio-delete truck. It had an aftermarket stereo installed that I removed, and it once again has the delete plate in place. (The "Radio-Delete" plate was in the glove box!!) The only "option" (and by option I mean something that might have been deemed as a "luxury" item) is cruise control!! (YES, it works too!!)

 

If anyone is really interested, I can post all the RPO codes this truck has. I have the original dealer-order sheet and window sticker, as well as the service parts ID label. I don't have the build sheet at this time---I'm not sure where it might be hidden in the truck, but would LOVE to have that as well.

 

As a last side note, the spare is also an UNUSED original. (Uniroyal) It still has all of it's "nubs" all the way around.

 

All this for $1800.00

 

So I ask: Did I score on this one???

tramz Enthusiast

tramz

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Welcome to the site, I would say you found a diamond in the ruff. Congrats.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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Nice!!! :dunno:

 

Welcome from Indianapolis. South-sider here!

 

Very nice truck! That was a steal. West side of Indy here

scottsdale_76 Enthusiast

scottsdale_76

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Thanks for the "welcomes", guys!

 

I originally bought this to use immediately as a work truck---but after having it for a couple of days, my thoughts have steered towards giving it a "cosmetic facelift" before putting her into service. I'll post pics of the progress once the work starts.

 

I have to admit, I've gotten a real kick out of having such detailed documentation and all the owner history on this truck...not that that will ever make it worth tons of money...it's just fun to have.

 

To the guys from Indy...I'm up on the far NE side of Lawrence out next to Oaklandon. I actually picked this truck up on the southside. Are there any local "gathering spots" for truck-guys here in town? (You know, kinda like the Mug-N-Suds in Greenwood or Friday nights at the Walmart on E. Washington St. for the muscle car guys)

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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I have to admit, I've gotten a real kick out of having such detailed documentation and all the owner history on this truck...not that that will ever make it worth tons of money...it's just fun to have.

 

To the guys from Indy...I'm up on the far NE side of Lawrence out next to Oaklandon. I actually picked this truck up on the southside. Are there any local "gathering spots" for truck-guys here in town? (You know, kinda like the Mug-N-Suds in Greenwood or Friday nights at the Walmart on E. Washington St. for the muscle car guys)

 

I sold my 00 a few wks ago and had all the history. It had less than 85K on it the guy was real impressed with all the information I had on it. Some people take care of things and it shows

 

As far as any meets I dont know of any particular ones. I am currently truckless (I dont count my 08 Tahoe as a truck) and hope to have a new one before xmas we will see I am waiting on gm.

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