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SabbathFanatic · 11-23-2017, 04:22 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself since I'm sure I'll have a few questions in the future.

I'm a big fan of junky longbeds. My last project was an 81 K10, but the body was in too nice of shape and it was a shortbed so I never liked it that much. I've always wanted a 67-72, they're my dream truck. I was browsing craigslist last week and someone had a beautiful 71 that was looking for trades, so I offered him my beater Sonoma with 240k I had picked up super cheap and he accepted!

Picked it up on Saturday:

Got it home and cleaned it up a bit, and I got an awesome truck. Interior is all there and in good shape (except for the seat), no holes in the floor, disc brakes, power steering, a little bit of rust in the corners but that's how I like them!

It currently has a 350/TH350 but the engine is seized. Don't know about the trans. That doesn't matter though - I got a sweet deal on a 6.0/4L80 combo that should be shipping out next week!

I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions, but I'll probably start a build thread once I get to work on it.

**68bowtie** · 11-23-2017, 05:33 PM

6.0!?! Geterdun!

**Jcfcamaro** · 11-23-2017, 06:30 PM

Nice truck you'll have lots of fun with it

tristan · 11-23-2017, 09:13 PM

Wheels of Confusion! Sorry, couldn't resist given your forum handle. ☺

**70cst** · 11-24-2017, 12:33 AM

SabbathFanatic ...

Looks like a very solid truck.

By the way ... welcome to the forums

**Boog** · 11-24-2017, 09:22 PM

Shrunkem a bit for easier viewing.

SabbathFanatic · 11-26-2017, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tristan

Wheels of Confusion! Sorry, couldn't resist given your forum handle. ☺

The world will still be turning when you're gone... like hopefully all of the C10s in the world.

Thanks for the welcome everyone! Where's the best place for a build thread? Got some good work done today

**Curtb1971** · 11-26-2017, 02:28 AM

Sweet rig and welcome to the site from another Denver local. You can post up a new thread in the sub-forum "pickup projects and builds". Can't wait to see some more pics

11-23-2017, 04:22 PM	#1
SabbathFanatic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 33	New member, just bought a 71 Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself since I'm sure I'll have a few questions in the future. I'm a big fan of junky longbeds. My last project was an 81 K10, but the body was in too nice of shape and it was a shortbed so I never liked it that much. I've always wanted a 67-72, they're my dream truck. I was browsing craigslist last week and someone had a beautiful 71 that was looking for trades, so I offered him my beater Sonoma with 240k I had picked up super cheap and he accepted! Picked it up on Saturday: Got it home and cleaned it up a bit, and I got an awesome truck. Interior is all there and in good shape (except for the seat), no holes in the floor, disc brakes, power steering, a little bit of rust in the corners but that's how I like them! It currently has a 350/TH350 but the engine is seized. Don't know about the trans. That doesn't matter though - I got a sweet deal on a 6.0/4L80 combo that should be shipping out next week! I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions, but I'll probably start a build thread once I get to work on it. __________________ 1971 C10 - LQ4/4L80E swap in progress 1988 K3500 - 8.1 swap planned

11-23-2017, 05:33 PM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,343	Re: New member, just bought a 71 6.0!?! Geterdun! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

11-23-2017, 06:30 PM	#3
Jcfcamaro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,054	Re: New member, just bought a 71 Nice truck you'll have lots of fun with it

11-23-2017, 09:13 PM	#4
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: New member, just bought a 71 Wheels of Confusion! Sorry, couldn't resist given your forum handle. ☺

11-24-2017, 12:33 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: New member, just bought a 71 SabbathFanatic ... Looks like a very solid truck. By the way ... welcome to the forums __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-24-2017, 09:22 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: New member, just bought a 71 Shrunkem a bit for easier viewing. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-26-2017, 02:28 AM	#8
Curtb1971 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Erie Colorado Posts: 1,007	Re: New member, just bought a 71 Sweet rig and welcome to the site from another Denver local. You can post up a new thread in the sub-forum "pickup projects and builds". Can't wait to see some more pics __________________ 1971 LSX "Bonnie" build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8026381 paypal is curtbarton1971@yahoo.com Last edited by Curtb1971; 11-26-2017 at 12:24 PM.



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