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77shortstep · 05-07-2011, 11:21 PM

*UPDATE 5/24/11 PG. 2*

Just picked this up today it's a 71 c/10 deluxe long bed 350 auto. Bought it from the original family that bought it new and drove it home about a hour at hwy speeds. 88k miles on it. Plans for now are new tires, wood bed floor, and lower it. Here are some pics let me know what ya think.

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slikside · 05-08-2011, 02:37 AM

Looks like a solid rig. Only 88k....you've got somthin good to work with. Congratulations, and have fun!!

77shortstep · 05-08-2011, 10:28 AM

Needs both outer rockers and a small patch on the left inner where it meets the floor but everything else is solid
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Zoomin · 05-08-2011, 11:21 AM

How is it under the hood. The Edelbrock sticker and white letter tires make me wonder what else has been done.

Nice honest looking truck for sure.

**70cst** · 05-08-2011, 02:06 PM

Looks like a good ride to me ...

**Already Gone** · 05-08-2011, 05:10 PM

Nice original find, enjoy !!!

77shortstep · 05-08-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

How is it under the hood. The Edelbrock sticker and white letter tires make me wonder what else has been done.

Nice honest looking truck for sure.

its got the original motor, but has been rebuilt nothing crazy just freshened up, with edelbrock intake, and carb, some chrome and headers. i got all the original stuff with it minus the carb, and manifolds. i plan on refurbing the air cleaner, and valve covers and reinstalling them to give it more of an original look.

here are some pics

elf w/capital T · 05-08-2011, 06:10 PM

hellll yeah brother, good buy!

bigguy69 · 05-08-2011, 06:13 PM

You did great!
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Autoblueprint · 05-08-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 77shortstep

Just picked this up today it's a 71 c/10 deluxe long bed 350 auto. Bought it from the original family that bought it new and drove it home about a hour at hwy speeds. 88k miles on it. Plans for now are new tires, wood bed floor, and lower it. Here are some pics let me know what ya think.

Looks like you have a good base to start on whatever type of build you want to do...one owner vehicle is a big plus too in respect to knowing the maintenance / repair history of the truck.

Keep us posted on your project.

**leddzepp** · 05-08-2011, 07:37 PM

nice original truck!
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BIGKEV · 05-08-2011, 07:39 PM

Good starting point!

Jeffs70 · 05-08-2011, 07:40 PM

great find. looks like you got a good one to start with if your wishing to restore it or even just drive it.

dan42 · 05-08-2011, 08:14 PM

I love that dark green. Good buy - keep us posted on your progress.

72BlckButy · 05-08-2011, 10:09 PM

Great looking truck!

boundstaffpress · 05-09-2011, 12:18 AM

Nice find. I had one that color, always thought it was a pretty truck.

77shortstep · 05-09-2011, 09:01 AM

Thanks guys been working on the wiring some for the taillights they had spliced in a trailer plug and did a crappy job. I've taken the rear harness out cleaned it all up, repaired a couple spots, and rewrapped it. Now I just got to clean my grounds, put the new bulbs in and hope I have rear lights.
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MARKDTN · 05-09-2011, 03:11 PM

Nice!

custom1970 · 05-09-2011, 03:20 PM

Looks good, keep us updated as you work on it

Sicklajoie · 05-09-2011, 04:18 PM

Very nice!

77shortstep · 05-10-2011, 02:15 PM

ok im having some trouble with the rear lights, when they work they are either real dim, or the wrong bulb works, which seems to be a ground issue. ive cleaned both of the grounds behind the bedside marker lights, but that didnt help any, anyone have any ideas.

**yote1234** · 05-10-2011, 02:24 PM

nice..... whats the plans?

50bomb · 05-10-2011, 02:36 PM

I really like it and I think you scored on it. I have really grown to like these era trucks.

77shortstep · 05-10-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

nice..... whats the plans?

not bad for 2500.00, plans are new wood for bed floor, 4/6 drop, white walls, and drive it. ill fix the rust in the rockers sometime too, then restore as time goes.

77shortstep · 05-10-2011, 04:12 PM

rough idea

05-07-2011, 11:21 PM	#1
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Picked up a 71 chevy today UPDATE 5/24/11 PG. 2 *UPDATE 5/24/11 PG. 2* Just picked this up today it's a 71 c/10 deluxe long bed 350 auto. Bought it from the original family that bought it new and drove it home about a hour at hwy speeds. 88k miles on it. Plans for now are new tires, wood bed floor, and lower it. Here are some pics let me know what ya think. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT Last edited by 77shortstep; 05-24-2011 at 05:13 PM. Reason: update

05-08-2011, 02:37 AM	#2
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,146	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Looks like a solid rig. Only 88k....you've got somthin good to work with. Congratulations, and have fun!!

05-08-2011, 10:28 AM	#3
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Needs both outer rockers and a small patch on the left inner where it meets the floor but everything else is solid Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-08-2011, 11:21 AM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today How is it under the hood. The Edelbrock sticker and white letter tires make me wonder what else has been done. Nice honest looking truck for sure. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

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05-08-2011, 05:10 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,068	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Nice original find, enjoy !!! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-08-2011, 06:10 PM	#8
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today hellll yeah brother, good buy!

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today nice original truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

05-08-2011, 07:39 PM	#12
BIGKEV Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 112	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Good starting point!

05-08-2011, 07:40 PM	#13
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05-08-2011, 08:14 PM	#14
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today I love that dark green. Good buy - keep us posted on your progress. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-08-2011, 10:09 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Great looking truck! __________________ -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)

05-09-2011, 12:18 AM	#16
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Nice find. I had one that color, always thought it was a pretty truck. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

05-09-2011, 09:01 AM	#17
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Thanks guys been working on the wiring some for the taillights they had spliced in a trailer plug and did a crappy job. I've taken the rear harness out cleaned it all up, repaired a couple spots, and rewrapped it. Now I just got to clean my grounds, put the new bulbs in and hope I have rear lights. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT



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05-09-2011, 03:11 PM	#18
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,131	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Nice! __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

05-09-2011, 03:20 PM	#19
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 458	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today Looks good, keep us updated as you work on it

05-09-2011, 04:18 PM	#20
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05-10-2011, 02:15 PM	#21
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today ok im having some trouble with the rear lights, when they work they are either real dim, or the wrong bulb works, which seems to be a ground issue. ive cleaned both of the grounds behind the bedside marker lights, but that didnt help any, anyone have any ideas. __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

05-10-2011, 02:24 PM	#22
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,266	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today nice..... whats the plans? __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1972 short super c10 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-10-2011, 02:36 PM	#23
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today I really like it and I think you scored on it. I have really grown to like these era trucks. Last edited by 50bomb; 05-10-2011 at 02:45 PM.

05-10-2011, 04:12 PM	#25
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a 71 chevy today rough idea __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

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