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TheCougarine · 06-28-2015, 10:29 PM

I just picked up this truck yesterday and thought I'd share it with you guys.

Its a 1971 GMC c1500 lwb. Its got a 350 and th350 trans, AC, PS, PB. Has the factory tinted windows and maybe some other stuff if I look at the SPID closer. Showing 43,000 miles on the odometer, which I believe is probably correct, though it has had a well done repaint at some point.
I have a 72 C20 that has been my DD but really wanted to find a nicer replacement and I think I've found it. Only thing I really need to do to this truck is put a radio in it and get a set of the p01 wheel covers for it since they're listed on the SPID and I like how they look, then it'll be about perfect to just drive. I'll get some more pictures of everything tomorrow but for now just kinda wanted to show off haha.

Coley · 06-28-2015, 10:42 PM

Wow very nice example......sort of looks like a short wheel base from the front.
No matter, always nice to see more of these trucks pop up and available out there.
What sort of a radio are you looking to put in it?
Coley

**GAc10boy** · 06-28-2015, 10:43 PM

Very nice.

**Grumpy old man** · 06-28-2015, 10:49 PM

verynice , but the real question is where'd you find it and what did it cost ?

TheCougarine · 06-28-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Coley

Wow very nice example......sort of looks like a short wheel base from the front.
No matter, always nice to see more of these trucks pop up and available out there.
What sort of a radio are you looking to put in it?
Coley

The dash isn't cut so I'm going to pick up one of the retrosound radios, not sure exactly how much I plan on spending so not set on which one yet.

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Very nice.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

verynice , but the real question is where'd you find it and what did it cost ?

It was down in Maryville. The funny thing was I saw it for sale on craigslist a few months back for 5900 and wondered why it sat for about a month before someone bought it. Anyway I finally sold a car I was trying to sell when this came back up for sale from a guy who wanted a 4x4 instead. He had fixed a couple things wrong with it that he said were the reasons it took so long to sell before, he fixed the fuel gauge sender, put a new steering wheel on it, flushed the breaks, and fixed something that was wrong with the turn signals. To make a long story short, I paid 6k for it.

9teen69 · 06-28-2015, 11:16 PM

Super nice truck...color and sounds like a smoking good deal.

Enjoy!

leftybass209 · 06-28-2015, 11:45 PM

Wow, that's a nice find! Do you have any plans for it?

70LonghornCST · 06-29-2015, 12:00 AM

Very nice truck!

kingstrider · 06-29-2015, 07:53 AM

Nice color combo!

**Already Gone** · 06-29-2015, 02:51 PM

Nice clean original truck, just the way I like them. You are right P01's will look super on your truck. Did the same with mine, removed the dog dishes and put on P01's , made a big difference in the truck.

CST10 · 06-29-2015, 04:48 PM

If been all over that thing at that price. You got a great deal.

Sicklajoie · 06-29-2015, 09:48 PM

Great looking ride. I love the GMC front ends, and that's a super color combo!

TheCougarine · 06-30-2015, 01:28 PM

Thanks guys, really don't have too many plans, change the hubcaps, put a radio in it, and looks like it'll probably need new tires soon. Long term I might pick up a sport bumper for the rear to replace the step bumper, it could use a new tailgate band and maybe run duel exhaust on it. I never realized how quiet one of these trucks could be, nothing like my c20 with old glasspacks. Anyway none of that really matters right now, just wanting to start driving it. also heres some more pics

Dburger · 06-30-2015, 03:22 PM

Awesome looking truck and great buy!

shawno72 · 06-30-2015, 03:47 PM

Sweet ride!!

chopnchaneled · 06-30-2015, 04:14 PM

LOVE IT!!!!! Ya did good.

TheCougarine · 06-30-2015, 06:19 PM

Thank you guys, so many of you on here have such beautiful trucks so its nice to see y'all think this ones pretty nice.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 06:32 PM

Oh it's awesome looking. Really nice.

fartblossom · 06-30-2015, 07:48 PM

For that price, you did VERY well.

hotrodder · 06-30-2015, 09:46 PM

That is a real cool truck. One thing please change that glass fuel filter! A friend of mine had one of those on a street rod, it cracked from vibrating and the real nice 32 Ford coupe went up in flames.

TheCougarine · 06-30-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodder

That is a real cool truck. One thing please change that glass fuel filter! A friend of mine had one of those on a street rod, it cracked from vibrating and the real nice 32 Ford coupe went up in flames.

I'll take a look at that, not sure if thats actual glass or its plastic

06-28-2015, 10:29 PM	#1
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 I just picked up this truck yesterday and thought I'd share it with you guys. Its a 1971 GMC c1500 lwb. Its got a 350 and th350 trans, AC, PS, PB. Has the factory tinted windows and maybe some other stuff if I look at the SPID closer. Showing 43,000 miles on the odometer, which I believe is probably correct, though it has had a well done repaint at some point. I have a 72 C20 that has been my DD but really wanted to find a nicer replacement and I think I've found it. Only thing I really need to do to this truck is put a radio in it and get a set of the p01 wheel covers for it since they're listed on the SPID and I like how they look, then it'll be about perfect to just drive. I'll get some more pictures of everything tomorrow but for now just kinda wanted to show off haha.

06-28-2015, 10:42 PM	#2
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Wow very nice example......sort of looks like a short wheel base from the front. No matter, always nice to see more of these trucks pop up and available out there. What sort of a radio are you looking to put in it? Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

06-28-2015, 10:43 PM	#3
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06-28-2015, 10:49 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 verynice , but the real question is where'd you find it and what did it cost ?

06-28-2015, 11:16 PM	#6
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Super nice truck...color and sounds like a smoking good deal. Enjoy! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

06-28-2015, 11:45 PM	#7
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Wow, that's a nice find! Do you have any plans for it?

06-29-2015, 12:00 AM	#8
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Very nice truck! __________________ 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

06-29-2015, 07:53 AM	#9
kingstrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Uncle Sam knows Posts: 286	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Nice color combo!

06-29-2015, 02:51 PM	#10
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,075	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Nice clean original truck, just the way I like them. You are right P01's will look super on your truck. Did the same with mine, removed the dog dishes and put on P01's , made a big difference in the truck. __________________ 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

06-29-2015, 04:48 PM	#11
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 If been all over that thing at that price. You got a great deal. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

06-29-2015, 09:48 PM	#12
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,491	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Great looking ride. I love the GMC front ends, and that's a super color combo! __________________ "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/

06-30-2015, 01:28 PM	#13
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Thanks guys, really don't have too many plans, change the hubcaps, put a radio in it, and looks like it'll probably need new tires soon. Long term I might pick up a sport bumper for the rear to replace the step bumper, it could use a new tailgate band and maybe run duel exhaust on it. I never realized how quiet one of these trucks could be, nothing like my c20 with old glasspacks. Anyway none of that really matters right now, just wanting to start driving it. also heres some more pics

06-30-2015, 03:22 PM	#14
Dburger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 86	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Awesome looking truck and great buy! __________________ 1953 Suburban Carryall 3106, 1993 S10 4x4 ext cab 1958 Suburban Carryall 3116 ex school bus 1959 Apache 36, 1984 C30 3+3 DRW 6.2 4MT 1967 C10 fleetside LWB, 1969 Chevy Suburban C10 1972 GMC Suburban C10 1972 Chevy Suburban C10 clam shell/tailgate

06-30-2015, 03:47 PM	#15
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Sweet ride!! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

06-30-2015, 04:14 PM	#16
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06-30-2015, 06:19 PM	#17
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Thank you guys, so many of you on here have such beautiful trucks so its nice to see y'all think this ones pretty nice.

06-30-2015, 06:32 PM	#18
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 Oh it's awesome looking. Really nice. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

06-30-2015, 07:48 PM	#19
fartblossom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: frisco tx Posts: 99	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 For that price, you did VERY well.

06-30-2015, 09:46 PM	#20
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: Just bought a 1971 GMC 1500 That is a real cool truck. One thing please change that glass fuel filter! A friend of mine had one of those on a street rod, it cracked from vibrating and the real nice 32 Ford coupe went up in flames.

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