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kdearing · 12-21-2013, 11:32 PM

I've been chasing this truck for ten years and finally got my hands on it. It's a 71 swb straight 6 three speed custom 10 11600 miles 2 owner.

SCHRUMGMC · 12-21-2013, 11:34 PM

Would love to see photos of it !!!
Congratulations on your find

kdearing · 12-21-2013, 11:37 PM

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kdearing · 12-21-2013, 11:39 PM

All the pictures I have right now more to come! I will prolly be doing a v8 swap in the future but am leaving the original paint for as long as I can. I've added the ralleys and that's all that's been done as of now

SCHRUMGMC · 12-21-2013, 11:41 PM

Not a bad looking truck man, love the patina
Only thing I'd change appearance wise is the Side markers the Deluxe Sidemarkers look a lot better

teeitup · 12-21-2013, 11:41 PM

congrats, it looks good!!!!!!!!!

kdearing · 12-21-2013, 11:43 PM

The only rust is the bottom right fender from the battery and the right rocker. Has a couple dents.

sboris · 12-21-2013, 11:56 PM

Good looking truck. Congrats!

67swb72klb · 12-21-2013, 11:58 PM

looks like it was worth the chase to me nice!!

Hawghauler · 12-21-2013, 11:59 PM

Excellent truck! That has a nice patina. If you can keep it dry that can be a great look just as it is. I'd probably run that six until I had the exact drive train ready and waiting to trade places. You would probably regret the loss of gas mileage with the swap though. If you have a good quiet exhaust on it, most people wouldn't even know you have a six. And they can be quite peppy.
Great truck either way,
Congrats

kdearing · 12-22-2013, 12:13 AM

I would leave the six for awhile. But it's burning a lot of oil and the water pumps out.

kdearing · 12-22-2013, 12:16 AM

I'm goin to keep the six and so I can keep it a matching number truck. I will upload more pictures later and progress as I go. Im not goin to do a lot but I'm goin to do some stuff

Carl Spangler · 12-23-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kdearing

I'm goin to keep the six and so I can keep it a matching number truck. I will upload more pictures later and progress as I go. Im not goin to do a lot but I'm goin to do some stuff

Darn, I was hoping you were going to swap the engine/trans and slam that nice original truck.................... would have made the remaining survivors that much more valuable.

Congrats on barn find!

JohnG

kdearing · 12-23-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Carl Spangler

Darn, I was hoping you were going to swap the engine/trans and slam that nice original truck.................... would have made the remaining survivors that much more valuable.

Congrats on barn find!

JohnG

When I say I'm goin to keep the six I mean I'm not goin to scrap it or anything. I think I'm goin to do a 350 or 327 with a turbo 350 or 400. Not real sure yet.

SCHRUMGMC · 12-22-2013, 12:17 AM

What is the Gas mileage compared to a Inline 6 and a 350 ?

kdearing · 12-22-2013, 12:18 AM

I mean that I'm goin to keep it so if I want to put it back original I can

kdearing · 12-22-2013, 12:20 AM

I really don't know but I woundnt think it would be that much better. It's not goin to be a daily driver so I'm not to worries about the gas mileage.

**leddzepp** · 12-22-2013, 12:30 AM

Very nice!

72BlckButy · 12-22-2013, 08:45 AM

Nice find.

**davischevy** · 12-22-2013, 11:44 AM

Nice score. Bring that thing up to the Crawdad Days Show in Harrison May 17th. You might win part of that $5,000 cash.

Has that one been on the street much? I've seen one when I go through Marshall, but I think it was two tone.

Is that your green and white one on the south end of town?

Holler at me some time.

kdearing · 12-22-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Nice score. Bring that thing up to the Crawdad Days Show in Harrison May 17th. You might win part of that $5,000 cash.

Has that one been on the street much? I've seen one when I go through Marshall, but I think it was two tone.

Is that your green and white one on the south end of town?

Holler at me some time.

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We need more pic's!!!!!

It sat between Marshall and Leslie for years and then it was passed down to another guy that beat it up pretty good but I couldn't pass it up when I got the chance to buy it. If ur ever down around Marshall come to the drive in. I'm goin to try to hit some shows this spring with it if I get a motor out in it by then. I don't who has a green and white one. I have a white 69 swb and this one

**med.bronze** · 12-22-2013, 12:46 PM

Thats a beauty. I agree with the idea of leaving the six and that patina is perfect. Im a huge fan of the factory paint stripe too!

kdearing · 12-22-2013, 12:52 PM

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this is my other truck. It needs a ton of work but I've had it forever.

**med.bronze** · 12-22-2013, 01:00 PM

That white one looks pretty straight too, nice trucks you have there!

kdearing · 12-22-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Nice score. Bring that thing up to the Crawdad Days Show in Harrison May 17th. You might win part of that $5,000 cash.

Has that one been on the street much? I've seen one when I go through Marshall, but I think it was two tone.

Is that your green and white one on the south end of town?

Holler at me some time.

Is there a barn find class in craw dad days? Do u held organize it or do u just go to it every year? One day I would like to get a show stated at the drive in.

12-21-2013, 11:32 PM	#1
kdearing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marshall Arkansas Posts: 56	71 Chevy swb barn find I've been chasing this truck for ten years and finally got my hands on it. It's a 71 swb straight 6 three speed custom 10 11600 miles 2 owner.

12-21-2013, 11:34 PM	#2
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find Would love to see photos of it !!! Congratulations on your find __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

12-21-2013, 11:37 PM	#3
kdearing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marshall Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find

12-21-2013, 11:39 PM	#4
kdearing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marshall Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find All the pictures I have right now more to come! I will prolly be doing a v8 swap in the future but am leaving the original paint for as long as I can. I've added the ralleys and that's all that's been done as of now

12-21-2013, 11:41 PM	#5
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find Not a bad looking truck man, love the patina Only thing I'd change appearance wise is the Side markers the Deluxe Sidemarkers look a lot better __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100 Last edited by SCHRUMGMC; 12-21-2013 at 11:47 PM.

12-21-2013, 11:41 PM	#6
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find congrats, it looks good!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-21-2013, 11:43 PM	#7
kdearing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marshall Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find The only rust is the bottom right fender from the battery and the right rocker. Has a couple dents.

12-21-2013, 11:56 PM	#8
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find Good looking truck. Congrats! __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

12-21-2013, 11:58 PM	#9
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,449	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find looks like it was worth the chase to me nice!! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

12-21-2013, 11:59 PM	#10
Hawghauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Whidbey Island/Edmonds,WA Posts: 360	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find Excellent truck! That has a nice patina. If you can keep it dry that can be a great look just as it is. I'd probably run that six until I had the exact drive train ready and waiting to trade places. You would probably regret the loss of gas mileage with the swap though. If you have a good quiet exhaust on it, most people wouldn't even know you have a six. And they can be quite peppy. Great truck either way, Congrats __________________ If I have to be on 4 wheels, It has to be a classic Chevy 1967 c10 Longbed (Hawghauler/Icy weather transport) 2003 BMW K1200GT (Rain bike) 2007 Softail Deuce (Sun bike) 2009 Ultra Classic Electra Glide (Everything else bike)

12-22-2013, 12:13 AM	#11
kdearing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marshall Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find I would leave the six for awhile. But it's burning a lot of oil and the water pumps out.

12-22-2013, 12:16 AM	#12
kdearing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marshall Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find I'm goin to keep the six and so I can keep it a matching number truck. I will upload more pictures later and progress as I go. Im not goin to do a lot but I'm goin to do some stuff

12-22-2013, 12:17 AM	#15
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find What is the Gas mileage compared to a Inline 6 and a 350 ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

12-22-2013, 12:18 AM	#16
kdearing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marshall Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find I mean that I'm goin to keep it so if I want to put it back original I can

12-22-2013, 12:20 AM	#17
kdearing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marshall Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find I really don't know but I woundnt think it would be that much better. It's not goin to be a daily driver so I'm not to worries about the gas mileage.



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12-22-2013, 12:30 AM	#18
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find Very nice! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

12-22-2013, 08:45 AM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find Nice find. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-22-2013, 11:44 AM	#20
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find Nice score. Bring that thing up to the Crawdad Days Show in Harrison May 17th. You might win part of that $5,000 cash. Has that one been on the street much? I've seen one when I go through Marshall, but I think it was two tone. Is that your green and white one on the south end of town? Holler at me some time.

12-22-2013, 12:46 PM	#22
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find Thats a beauty. I agree with the idea of leaving the six and that patina is perfect. Im a huge fan of the factory paint stripe too! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

12-22-2013, 12:52 PM	#23
kdearing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marshall Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find this is my other truck. It needs a ton of work but I've had it forever.

12-22-2013, 01:00 PM	#24
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: 71 Chevy swb barn find That white one looks pretty straight too, nice trucks you have there! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

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