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RCbowtie69 · 05-10-2011, 09:01 PM

Nice truck,you have a nice start to a project & keep pictures & progress coming

77shortstep · 05-11-2011, 08:59 AM

got the lights fixed last night, dont know why i didnt think of it before but all i had to do was ground the bed to the frame, know to get the wood floor, windshield, and tires ordered so i can get it licensed.

77shortstep · 05-11-2011, 10:04 AM

update, just ordered a wood floor kit, all bolts, and all new lights, and seals for it. ill post pics as soon as i get them.

77shortstep · 05-12-2011, 12:42 PM

wheels, factory air cleaner, and valve covers are getting blasted today. wheels will be sent to powder coat tomorrow, having them coated bright white. also ordered a set of tires 235/75/15 for it.

original-71 · 05-12-2011, 02:45 PM

congrats.

77shortstep · 05-24-2011, 05:08 PM

made some progress in the last two weeks

cleaned up original engine parts

going to install the stock air cleaner and vavle covers, degrease the engine bay, and do some touching up to make it look nice and clean under the hood.

fixed the cracked grille and painted it, polished the headlamp rings, repainted the grille black around the headlamps, and repainted the rad support. (i'll get more pics of this)

77shortstep · 05-24-2011, 05:10 PM

new wood bed floor, went with a pine kit, and a darker stain with a semi gloss poly, and all new hardware

77shortstep · 05-24-2011, 05:11 PM

also install a new antenna last night, factory replacement. and put some new speakers in the doors were the po thought it would be a good idea to cut holes

68Mike · 05-24-2011, 08:51 PM

May I ask where you purchased your wood kit for bed at and how much was it?

Thanks, Mike

BlackTopMotors · 05-24-2011, 08:54 PM

Lookin good, love 71!

68panelman · 05-24-2011, 09:08 PM

Run that girl!! They love that fresh air flowin through their panels!!!!

77shortstep · 05-25-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Mike

May I ask where you purchased your wood kit for bed at and how much was it?

Thanks, Mike

ive got everything for it through classic parts, the wood cost me 260.00 plus shipping, and you can have it pre drilled for another 30.00

77shortstep · 05-27-2011, 09:04 AM

wheels powder coated and new tires

black_sheep454 · 05-27-2011, 01:06 PM

Looks good bro
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Bennett68C10 · 05-27-2011, 02:27 PM

Real nice truck you got there

Texasdeere · 05-27-2011, 02:46 PM

Great truck! Looks like you are having a blast!

VA72C10 · 05-27-2011, 04:02 PM

Nice truck and great improvements so far! The wood bed looks great and the wheels are awesome too!

Sicklajoie · 05-27-2011, 05:51 PM

Nice! Can't go wrong with white steelies!

BlackTopMotors · 05-27-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Nice! Can't go wrong with white steelies!

x2, love that look!

77shortstep · 05-27-2011, 09:23 PM

Thanks guys going to try and get the truck buffed up this weekend and get the engine compartment cleaned up and the original valve covers and air cleaner installed
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**Joesjunk** · 05-28-2011, 11:48 PM

Looks great, I like the factory stock look!!

77shortstep · 05-31-2011, 12:15 PM

didnt get everything done this weekend that i wanted but i did get the mirrors repainted, and buffed the truck up. took it from a 100 footer to a 50 footer lol

this was not sanded either it was just this dull

77shortstep · 05-31-2011, 12:16 PM

VA72C10 · 05-31-2011, 12:20 PM

very nice!

72BlckButy · 05-31-2011, 02:49 PM

Lookin' good!

05-10-2011, 09:01 PM	#26
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Nice truck,you have a nice start to a project & keep pictures & progress coming __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

05-11-2011, 08:59 AM	#27
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today got the lights fixed last night, dont know why i didnt think of it before but all i had to do was ground the bed to the frame, know to get the wood floor, windshield, and tires ordered so i can get it licensed. __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-11-2011, 10:04 AM	#28
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today update, just ordered a wood floor kit, all bolts, and all new lights, and seals for it. ill post pics as soon as i get them. __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-12-2011, 12:42 PM	#29
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today wheels, factory air cleaner, and valve covers are getting blasted today. wheels will be sent to powder coat tomorrow, having them coated bright white. also ordered a set of tires 235/75/15 for it. __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT Last edited by 77shortstep; 05-12-2011 at 12:42 PM.

05-12-2011, 02:45 PM	#30
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today congrats. __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

05-24-2011, 05:08 PM	#31
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today made some progress in the last two weeks cleaned up original engine parts going to install the stock air cleaner and vavle covers, degrease the engine bay, and do some touching up to make it look nice and clean under the hood. fixed the cracked grille and painted it, polished the headlamp rings, repainted the grille black around the headlamps, and repainted the rad support. (i'll get more pics of this) __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-24-2011, 05:10 PM	#32
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today new wood bed floor, went with a pine kit, and a darker stain with a semi gloss poly, and all new hardware __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-24-2011, 05:11 PM	#33
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today also install a new antenna last night, factory replacement. and put some new speakers in the doors were the po thought it would be a good idea to cut holes __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-24-2011, 08:51 PM	#34
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today May I ask where you purchased your wood kit for bed at and how much was it? Thanks, Mike __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

05-24-2011, 08:54 PM	#35
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Lookin good, love 71!

05-24-2011, 09:08 PM	#36
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,451	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Run that girl!! They love that fresh air flowin through their panels!!!!

05-27-2011, 09:04 AM	#38
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today wheels powder coated and new tires __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-27-2011, 01:06 PM	#39
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Looks good bro Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

05-27-2011, 02:27 PM	#40
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Real nice truck you got there __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-27-2011, 02:46 PM	#41
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05-27-2011, 04:02 PM	#42
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Nice truck and great improvements so far! The wood bed looks great and the wheels are awesome too! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-27-2011, 05:51 PM	#43
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,491	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Nice! Can't go wrong with white steelies! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-27-2011, 09:23 PM	#45
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Thanks guys going to try and get the truck buffed up this weekend and get the engine compartment cleaned up and the original valve covers and air cleaner installed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-28-2011, 11:48 PM	#46
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05-31-2011, 12:15 PM	#47
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today didnt get everything done this weekend that i wanted but i did get the mirrors repainted, and buffed the truck up. took it from a 100 footer to a 50 footer lol this was not sanded either it was just this dull __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-31-2011, 12:16 PM	#48
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-31-2011, 12:20 PM	#49
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today very nice! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-31-2011, 02:49 PM	#50
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