1981 Chevrolet Scottsdale review from North America

The truck is in good condition, however when I bought it there was some mechanical work that needed to be put into it. The truck previously had a new starter installed that wouldn't work right and the problem was the holes were not drilled right from the factory. Before I bought the truck there had been a 350 installed instead of the original 305, I don't know if something went wrong with the engine or not all I know is that I like the new one. I put a new carburetor and a after marker air intake on. I have also put new tires and rims on the truck. Last year I put a new bed on the truck, however there is very little rust on the rest of the vehicle. I also had to put a new exhaust on the truck. The new exhaust really brings out the sound of tat 350. The cab of the truck is in decent shape, but the seats have been split open, and the gauges are poorly lit. I put in a new blaupunkt CD player and speakers. Not that nice of a ride, but what do you expect its not a sedan. Had stronger leaf-springs installed. I weigh a little over 300 lbs. and I can jump on the bed and it won't bounce, and it handles a big load nicely.

Like all vehicles the truck has its own personality, and it, can sometimes throw a fit when I try to start it, but once you get her fired up you know what it was all about. The engine has a nice roar to it and runs very well. It is actually fairly nice to drive doesn't have any major mechanical problems and is in very nice shape. I would suggest this vehicle to anyone who wants to take there vehicle out and have fun off road, and still b able to use there vehicle for towing and recreation. This may be the funnest vehicle I have ever owned, and look forward to having it for many more years.