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fatbass · 07-26-2012, 02:59 PM

Although there's not a lot of wow factor for a 2bbl 307/TH350 LWB C/20, this truck has won me over. It's stock except for the electronic ignition, dual exhaust, glasspacks, Blaupunkt CD player and dual tank setup. I bought her in May from a guy that thought it needed a new carb. Nope! after a fresh set of AC R45TS plugs (#7 was fouled and all of the plugs were Autolites

), this truck passed emissions and safety inspection with flying colors.

Any love out there for this kind of plain jane 3/4 ton 2wd?

kelsfine69 · 07-26-2012, 03:04 PM

Yup looks good...I like it!

Charlie1c · 07-26-2012, 03:09 PM

SWEET find!

Lee H · 07-26-2012, 03:13 PM

Nice color combo. You did well.
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Billett · 07-26-2012, 03:26 PM

It runs, drives, its cleaner than mine, and most importantly it was cheap! Sounds like it deserves a lot of love to me
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DT1 · 07-26-2012, 03:38 PM

Any love out there for this kind of plain jane 3/4 ton 2wd?

Oh heck yes!

Finally something good about California. No smog for these!

**RenoKeene** · 07-26-2012, 03:38 PM

I'm lovin it too!

mcbassin · 07-26-2012, 03:45 PM

$400 what a steal! I really like original the 3/4 trucks. Nice find
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dubds10 · 07-26-2012, 03:54 PM

Any truck that is $400-600 is a great truck in my mind!!! Well if it's older than '72 that is

I'd daily driver that truck all day long. I love driving the old beasts around in "truck condition"

Nate

Lemield · 07-26-2012, 03:59 PM

What a smoking deal! I love it!

Zoomin · 07-26-2012, 06:53 PM

For $400 I would've expected to see a BB SWB. Oh well, good luck with it.

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bobs409 · 07-26-2012, 06:59 PM

Hell of a good deal. You stole that truck at that price.

I paid $50 for my Cheyenne 20 but it didn't look as good as yours. LOL

**med.bronze** · 07-26-2012, 09:33 PM

love it. great buy! love that color combo too.

bollybib · 07-26-2012, 09:45 PM

For your truck that works out to approximately nine cents per pound. Congrats !

PAWS 72 · 07-27-2012, 12:24 AM

Want double ? Nice truck.

YBNORML · 07-27-2012, 12:31 AM

Welcome to the board!!!! Looks like a heck of a nice score.

**special-K** · 07-27-2012, 06:17 AM

That's a smokin' hot deal! Each model has it's own personality and purpose. The C/20s are work horses that won't quit. That 307 will likely outlast a 350. I don't know what it is,but those babies live long and have more than adequate power to dowhutchagottado. I could use one like that.

fatbass · 07-27-2012, 08:16 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I must have better taste in trucks than I thought.

Quote:

"All stock is the new cool."

That's what I'm believing too so I've got some decisions to make. I like patina and I like the original paint scheme but the rocker panels and lower door skins are cheesed (Utah uses a lot of salt on the roads in the winter). The truck came with 2 GM original equipment replacement rockers but now I need to find a way to fix the body without ruining 41 years of patina.

Any suggestions?

pritch · 07-27-2012, 11:02 AM

Welcome from Hoytsville!

I got a greenie too. Mine's a 68 half ton, though.

See ya around!

fatbass · 07-27-2012, 11:39 AM

Kickin' patina on that truck, Pritch!
I do a lot of fishing around Hoytsville. I'll watch for you.

ole dollor · 07-27-2012, 12:22 PM

you did good....i like it to...now all you have to do is go out and have fun with it.....

and welcome to the board .....

dhughins · 07-27-2012, 09:30 PM

are you sure it was only $400?

that looks like a great deal!

rsavage · 07-28-2012, 02:42 AM

Welcome. Nice truck at a super cheap price.

jablack · 07-28-2012, 05:20 PM

Sweet deal. I like that truck just how it is.

vern650 · 07-28-2012, 05:32 PM

nice truck. I'd say that's a hell of a deal, i just paid $300 for an old 67 farm truck that is beat to hell with the "flintstone" driver side floor board, lots of "drain" holes in the bed and all the mouse crap u could ask for. my 67 is the same green as your guys trucks to, must be a utah thing.

07-26-2012, 02:59 PM	#1
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 170	$400 '71 C/20 survivor Although there's not a lot of wow factor for a 2bbl 307/TH350 LWB C/20, this truck has won me over. It's stock except for the electronic ignition, dual exhaust, glasspacks, Blaupunkt CD player and dual tank setup. I bought her in May from a guy that thought it needed a new carb. Nope! after a fresh set of AC R45TS plugs (#7 was fouled and all of the plugs were Autolites ), this truck passed emissions and safety inspection with flying colors. Any love out there for this kind of plain jane 3/4 ton 2wd? Attached Images

07-26-2012, 03:04 PM	#2
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Yup looks good...I like it! __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

07-26-2012, 03:09 PM	#3
Charlie1c Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Mo Posts: 58	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor SWEET find!

07-26-2012, 03:13 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Nice color combo. You did well. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-26-2012, 03:26 PM	#5
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor It runs, drives, its cleaner than mine, and most importantly it was cheap! Sounds like it deserves a lot of love to me Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

07-26-2012, 03:38 PM	#6
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Any love out there for this kind of plain jane 3/4 ton 2wd? Oh heck yes! Finally something good about California. No smog for these!

07-26-2012, 03:38 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor I'm lovin it too! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-26-2012, 03:45 PM	#8
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor $400 what a steal! I really like original the 3/4 trucks. Nice find Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-26-2012, 03:54 PM	#9
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Any truck that is $400-600 is a great truck in my mind!!! Well if it's older than '72 that is I'd daily driver that truck all day long. I love driving the old beasts around in "truck condition" Nate __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

07-26-2012, 03:59 PM	#10
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor What a smoking deal! I love it! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

07-26-2012, 06:53 PM	#11
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor For $400 I would've expected to see a BB SWB. Oh well, good luck with it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

07-26-2012, 06:59 PM	#12
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Hell of a good deal. You stole that truck at that price. I paid $50 for my Cheyenne 20 but it didn't look as good as yours. LOL __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

07-26-2012, 09:33 PM	#13
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor love it. great buy! love that color combo 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

07-26-2012, 09:45 PM	#14
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor For your truck that works out to approximately nine cents per pound. Congrats ! __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

07-27-2012, 12:24 AM	#15
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Want double ? Nice truck.



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07-27-2012, 12:31 AM	#16
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Welcome to the board!!!! Looks like a heck of a nice score. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

07-27-2012, 06:17 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor That's a smokin' hot deal! Each model has it's own personality and purpose. The C/20s are work horses that won't quit. That 307 will likely outlast a 350. I don't know what it is,but those babies live long and have more than adequate power to dowhutchagottado. I could use one like that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-27-2012, 11:02 AM	#19
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Welcome from Hoytsville! I got a greenie too. Mine's a 68 half ton, though. See ya around! __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

07-27-2012, 11:39 AM	#20
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 170	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Kickin' patina on that truck, Pritch! I do a lot of fishing around Hoytsville. I'll watch for you.

07-27-2012, 12:22 PM	#21
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor you did good....i like it to...now all you have to do is go out and have fun with it..... and welcome to the board .....

07-27-2012, 09:30 PM	#22
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor are you sure it was only $400? that looks like a great deal!

07-28-2012, 02:42 AM	#23
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Welcome. Nice truck at a super cheap price. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-28-2012, 05:20 PM	#24
jablack Classic Chevy Recycler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 422	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor Sweet deal. I like that truck just how it is. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1970 Chevrolet C50 1979 Chevrolet C30 Need another 67 or 68 soon...

07-28-2012, 05:32 PM	#25
vern650 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: hyrum utah Posts: 45	Re: $400 '71 C/20 survivor nice truck. I'd say that's a hell of a deal, i just paid $300 for an old 67 farm truck that is beat to hell with the "flintstone" driver side floor board, lots of "drain" holes in the bed and all the mouse crap u could ask for. my 67 is the same green as your guys trucks to, must be a utah thing.

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