Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

brodykelly · 11-25-2019, 10:14 PM

I have been trying to buy this truck from a family friend since 1990, he finally called me out of the blue and sold it to me. It has been tucked away in his garage since 1986, took us 6 hours to get her out of hibernation and loaded. It's all original paint and interior, it was the city of West Helena, Arkansas Parks Department truck from new till 1986 when it was bought by my friend. It seems strange to me that it has white interior and A/C beings it was a city truck, it even has a sticker in the upper left side of tailgate stating that it has disc brakes [front only obviously] never seen that before, I'm just amazed at how original this beauty is, can't wait to see what the future holds for this beauty!! Brody P.

brodykelly · 11-25-2019, 10:21 PM

more pics

brodykelly · 11-25-2019, 10:22 PM

how I found it!!

brodykelly · 11-25-2019, 10:30 PM

I see I posted this in the wrong forum, can admin move this to 67-72 trucks forum, I don't know how to or if I can.... Brody P.

**68bowtie** · 11-25-2019, 10:43 PM

Right on!

#winning

Let’s see that SPID

**davischevy** · 11-25-2019, 11:42 PM

Good score. All 71's had the "Disc Brake" sticker on the tailgate. First year, one year only. Boog, (board member here) may remember that truck.

**LockDoc** · 11-25-2019, 11:56 PM

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Now that IS a good friend! That will be a great truck to drive around in.

Good on both of you.

LockDoc

brodykelly · 11-26-2019, 12:24 AM

The SPID is the first pic posted, also who is this BOOG?? How awesome would that be if he knows of this truck as a city vehicle. I found a West Helena golf course score card under the seat and it had 2 guys names written in it, Tim and Steve!! I'm assuming that's who drove this baby in the beginning. Thanks for comments everyone!!

Ptjsk · 11-26-2019, 12:37 AM

Looks like a great truck! Congratulations on finally getting it!

Pat

**72 tigger** · 11-26-2019, 07:25 AM

Great find, what are your plans for it?

**dave6672** · 11-26-2019, 07:34 AM

So cool to find a truck that nice. Enjoy!

**special-K** · 11-26-2019, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by brodykelly

The SPID is the first pic posted, also who is this BOOG?? How awesome would that be if he knows of this truck as a city vehicle. I found a West Helena golf course score card under the seat and it had 2 guys names written in it, Tim and Steve!! I'm assuming that's who drove this baby in the beginning. Thanks for comments everyone!!

Boog is a fellow member here from that area. Very likely he would have taken notice of it.

That is a great truck! I'll bet they bought that truck off the lot. Maybe end of year sell to local municipality cheap kind of deal. CST, a/c, V8, Parchment interior, door edge guards. Not your typical gov't purchase. Usually these type trucks would be all the same fleet color maintained throughout the model years. These days it's save a few pennies and get all white trucks. Parks depts. usually got Dark Green or Tan. It would be interesting to know it's full history from purchase

Mike C · 11-26-2019, 08:35 AM

What a great project truck! With the in the bed spare did it say side mount? I would have thought that meant stepside. Either way, great truck.

Happy_dan · 11-26-2019, 09:16 AM

Congratulations and best of luck with it. It's exciting isn't it!

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-26-2019, 09:25 AM

Nice score. I'm jealous.......

mr.precision · 11-26-2019, 10:52 AM

What a great find. That SPID is a piece of work all by itself.
Keep the forum posted on progress. You've got a truck that many of us hope to find, and never do.

67C10Step · 11-26-2019, 04:37 PM

Dang nice find. That truck was only about two hours from me and boog.

Killer Bee · 11-26-2019, 04:42 PM

very cool indeed!

titan1587 · 11-26-2019, 04:49 PM

I'd repaint same color and put in same interior and drive forever

**Boog** · 11-26-2019, 08:25 PM

Oh man. You snagged one from my home town. I was born there but left in ‘91. I can’t say I remember that particular truck. There may have been two small parks back then. If it was bought new it most likely came from West-Horner Chevrolet in Helena. I believe they lost their dealership back when GM was in trouble and taking a gov bailout and yanking franchises. I see the rear bumper is missing and most trucks back then had a white dealer installed bumper with their name on them. It’s great that it has been stored inside all these years. Looks like you got a good one. Take good care of it will ya?

**70cst** · 11-26-2019, 08:59 PM

Great looking truck.

Great adventurous lay ahead

LakeAnna · 11-26-2019, 09:45 PM

Wow! Great looking truck you got there man.

hugger6933 · 11-26-2019, 11:22 PM

My wife and I play at course sometimes. That is when we can't play at our club. I live about 35 miles from there. I think I have a bumper from west Horner from Helena. I have a 70 short red and white that was bought there by my local school district in 1970

70LonghornCST · 11-27-2019, 12:56 AM

Great score!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-27-2019, 09:10 AM

Great find! What is the option 1E81AD FLOOR BOARD ? Rubber mat instead of carpet?

11-25-2019, 10:14 PM	#1
brodykelly stock is where the money Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ellis grove, illinois Posts: 87	Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd I have been trying to buy this truck from a family friend since 1990, he finally called me out of the blue and sold it to me. It has been tucked away in his garage since 1986, took us 6 hours to get her out of hibernation and loaded. It's all original paint and interior, it was the city of West Helena, Arkansas Parks Department truck from new till 1986 when it was bought by my friend. It seems strange to me that it has white interior and A/C beings it was a city truck, it even has a sticker in the upper left side of tailgate stating that it has disc brakes [front only obviously] never seen that before, I'm just amazed at how original this beauty is, can't wait to see what the future holds for this beauty!! Brody P. Attached Images __________________ 1972 chevy K5 Blazer a/c, tilt, rust free cal. truck, original body panels 1993 GMC sierra 4x4 swb 60k, buckets, console, 100% stock 1997 chevy tahoe lt 4x4 2dr bone stock 2001 harley fxdwg2 switchblade bone stock 5k miles 1993 corvette ZR1 yellow/grey 1 of 11 yellow, 38k miles 4.10, ported, rippie chip, chambered exhaust 2011 Callaway SC606 Grand Sport Corvette, 13K miles, original Callaway promotional car 1971 Chevy C10 CST SWB 2wd all original paint and interior

11-25-2019, 10:21 PM	#2
brodykelly stock is where the money Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ellis grove, illinois Posts: 87	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd more pics Attached Images __________________ 1972 chevy K5 Blazer a/c, tilt, rust free cal. truck, original body panels 1993 GMC sierra 4x4 swb 60k, buckets, console, 100% stock 1997 chevy tahoe lt 4x4 2dr bone stock 2001 harley fxdwg2 switchblade bone stock 5k miles 1993 corvette ZR1 yellow/grey 1 of 11 yellow, 38k miles 4.10, ported, rippie chip, chambered exhaust 2011 Callaway SC606 Grand Sport Corvette, 13K miles, original Callaway promotional car 1971 Chevy C10 CST SWB 2wd all original paint and interior

11-25-2019, 10:22 PM	#3
brodykelly stock is where the money Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ellis grove, illinois Posts: 87	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd how I found it!! Attached Images __________________ 1972 chevy K5 Blazer a/c, tilt, rust free cal. truck, original body panels 1993 GMC sierra 4x4 swb 60k, buckets, console, 100% stock 1997 chevy tahoe lt 4x4 2dr bone stock 2001 harley fxdwg2 switchblade bone stock 5k miles 1993 corvette ZR1 yellow/grey 1 of 11 yellow, 38k miles 4.10, ported, rippie chip, chambered exhaust 2011 Callaway SC606 Grand Sport Corvette, 13K miles, original Callaway promotional car 1971 Chevy C10 CST SWB 2wd all original paint and interior

11-25-2019, 10:30 PM	#4
brodykelly stock is where the money Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ellis grove, illinois Posts: 87	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd I see I posted this in the wrong forum, can admin move this to 67-72 trucks forum, I don't know how to or if I can.... Brody P. __________________ 1972 chevy K5 Blazer a/c, tilt, rust free cal. truck, original body panels 1993 GMC sierra 4x4 swb 60k, buckets, console, 100% stock 1997 chevy tahoe lt 4x4 2dr bone stock 2001 harley fxdwg2 switchblade bone stock 5k miles 1993 corvette ZR1 yellow/grey 1 of 11 yellow, 38k miles 4.10, ported, rippie chip, chambered exhaust 2011 Callaway SC606 Grand Sport Corvette, 13K miles, original Callaway promotional car 1971 Chevy C10 CST SWB 2wd all original paint and interior Last edited by brodykelly; 11-26-2019 at 12:34 AM.

11-25-2019, 10:43 PM	#5
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Right on! #winning Let’s see that SPID __________________ 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)

11-25-2019, 11:42 PM	#6
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Good score. All 71's had the "Disc Brake" sticker on the tailgate. First year, one year only. Boog, (board member here) may remember that truck. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-25-2019, 11:56 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,329	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd - Now that IS a good friend! That will be a great truck to drive around in. Good on both of you. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-26-2019, 12:24 AM	#8
brodykelly stock is where the money Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ellis grove, illinois Posts: 87	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd The SPID is the first pic posted, also who is this BOOG?? How awesome would that be if he knows of this truck as a city vehicle. I found a West Helena golf course score card under the seat and it had 2 guys names written in it, Tim and Steve!! I'm assuming that's who drove this baby in the beginning. Thanks for comments everyone!! __________________ 1972 chevy K5 Blazer a/c, tilt, rust free cal. truck, original body panels 1993 GMC sierra 4x4 swb 60k, buckets, console, 100% stock 1997 chevy tahoe lt 4x4 2dr bone stock 2001 harley fxdwg2 switchblade bone stock 5k miles 1993 corvette ZR1 yellow/grey 1 of 11 yellow, 38k miles 4.10, ported, rippie chip, chambered exhaust 2011 Callaway SC606 Grand Sport Corvette, 13K miles, original Callaway promotional car 1971 Chevy C10 CST SWB 2wd all original paint and interior

11-26-2019, 12:37 AM	#9
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Looks like a great truck! Congratulations on finally getting it! Pat

11-26-2019, 07:25 AM	#10
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Great find, what are your plans for it? __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

11-26-2019, 07:34 AM	#11
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,170	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd So cool to find a truck that nice. Enjoy! __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

11-26-2019, 08:35 AM	#13
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd What a great project truck! With the in the bed spare did it say side mount? I would have thought that meant stepside. Either way, great truck. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

11-26-2019, 09:16 AM	#14
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Congratulations and best of luck with it. It's exciting isn't it!

11-26-2019, 09:25 AM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Nice score. I'm jealous....... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-26-2019, 10:52 AM	#16
mr.precision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 161	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd What a great find. That SPID is a piece of work all by itself. Keep the forum posted on progress. You've got a truck that many of us hope to find, and never do.



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11-26-2019, 04:37 PM	#17
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Dang nice find. That truck was only about two hours from me and boog. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

11-26-2019, 04:42 PM	#18
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,728	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd very cool indeed! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

11-26-2019, 04:49 PM	#19
titan1587 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Montana Posts: 49	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd I'd repaint same color and put in same interior and drive forever __________________ 2002 Duramax I love 1971 k10 4x4 longbed 350/350/205 all original

11-26-2019, 08:25 PM	#20
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Oh man. You snagged one from my home town. I was born there but left in ‘91. I can’t say I remember that particular truck. There may have been two small parks back then. If it was bought new it most likely came from West-Horner Chevrolet in Helena. I believe they lost their dealership back when GM was in trouble and taking a gov bailout and yanking franchises. I see the rear bumper is missing and most trucks back then had a white dealer installed bumper with their name on them. It’s great that it has been stored inside all these years. Looks like you got a good one. Take good care of it will ya? __________________ 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

11-26-2019, 08:59 PM	#21
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Great looking truck. Great adventurous lay ahead __________________ 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!

11-26-2019, 09:45 PM	#22
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Wow! Great looking truck you got there man. __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

11-26-2019, 11:22 PM	#23
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd My wife and I play at course sometimes. That is when we can't play at our club. I live about 35 miles from there. I think I have a bumper from west Horner from Helena. I have a 70 short red and white that was bought there by my local school district in 1970

11-27-2019, 12:56 AM	#24
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Great score! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

11-27-2019, 09:10 AM	#25
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,212	Re: Bought an original 1971 Chevy SWB 2wd Great find! What is the option 1E81AD FLOOR BOARD ? Rubber mat instead of carpet? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

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