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03-22-2022, 12:20 PM
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My '71
I've been waiting to get on the Board for some time. Here's the story(so far) of my '71 half-ton. I tried to buy it about 12+ years ago before it was burned. Pics of when I finally got it, and some of the progress.
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03-22-2022, 12:22 PM
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Re: My '71
Everything was melted under the hood.
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03-22-2022, 12:25 PM
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Re: My '71
The body and interior were in pretty good shape, and 100% original.
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03-22-2022, 12:31 PM
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Re: My '71
At one time, it had the third-row seat, but was removed and never replaced. The second seat is in EXCELLENT shape. Also very happy with the roof rack.
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03-22-2022, 12:40 PM
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Re: My '71
The factory original 307 (I know, I know) was rebuilt and will be retained for now. It is +.030, Comp 260H complete kit, 305HO heads for better compression and a little bigger intake valve and will have a fresh 700r4 behind it.
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03-22-2022, 12:50 PM
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Re: My '71
The windshield and drivers door glass were melted. The hood and front fender were warped from the heat. I forgot to mention that the fire was from a travel trailer that burned and the Suburban was parked about 1 foot away from.
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03-22-2022, 12:53 PM
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Re: My '71
Typical rust around the windshield channel.
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03-22-2022, 12:55 PM
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Re: My '71
There was a lot of heat damage to the firewall.
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03-22-2022, 12:56 PM
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Re: My '71
Windshield repairs.
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03-22-2022, 12:59 PM
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Re: My '71
New windshield!
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03-22-2022, 01:00 PM
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Re: My '71
I covered the dash with vinyl and another dash pad.
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03-22-2022, 01:02 PM
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Re: My '71
West Coast Jr. mirrors added.
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03-22-2022, 01:04 PM
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Re: My '71
Before firewall cleanup.
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03-22-2022, 01:05 PM
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Re: My '71
Getting started.
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03-22-2022, 01:07 PM
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Re: My '71
Progress.
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03-22-2022, 01:08 PM
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Re: My '71
All new brake booster and master. All new brake lines coming soon.
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03-22-2022, 01:12 PM
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Re: My '71
Coming along.
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03-22-2022, 01:15 PM
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Re: My '71
Bought a complete, rust-free front clip with inner fenders and a set of factory Rally wheels.
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03-22-2022, 01:19 PM
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Re: My '71
Everything is new including 2" lowering springs. Will be stock ride height in the rear. Added a front sway bar.
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03-22-2022, 01:21 PM
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Re: My '71
New brake lines and sway bar.
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03-22-2022, 01:23 PM
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Re: My '71
New tires mounted.
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03-22-2022, 01:24 PM
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Re: My '71
Couldn't believe how good the interior floors were.
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03-22-2022, 01:27 PM
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Re: My '71
Front seat was in need of attention. I bought new seat foams, and ordered a new cover from SMS last May, 2021. Still waiting..................
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03-22-2022, 01:28 PM
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Re: My '71
Two of my dogs encouraging me to hurry up and get finished...
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03-22-2022, 01:32 PM
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Re: My '71
Removed the luggage rack to clean the top and replace the rubber pads between the rack and the roof.
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