1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

STOCKISH · 09-08-2014, 10:40 PM

Looking better than anything the factory ever put out. Amazing work man.

**yote1234** · 09-13-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by j carter

Looking good

I thank you sir. its been fun.

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looking GOOD Dave, I think I'd find another shop to work in with all those critters you're finding

that little guy actually was found at my work yard not my home shop. but never the less they suck. the little babies don't make a rattle sound.

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Looks great...other than the critters. I just find the typical, spiders, hard-shell bugs and the occasional mouse. All I'll take over those. One advantage to living in Indiana I guess.

that's the fun of living in the desert. just gotta be on your toes.

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Beautiful job, Dave!
Oh, and the truck looks great too.

it was a great truck to start with! and the two build sheets are a BIG bonus
I thank you again sir!

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Originally Posted by STOCKISH

Looking better than anything the factory ever put out. Amazing work man.

I thank you for the complement, it makes it so much fun when every bolt lines up perfectly on assembly! plus, I hade a great truck to restore in beginning.

jlaird · 09-13-2014, 02:27 PM

very nice resto!

**cericd** · 10-01-2014, 01:59 PM

Any updates on this terrific restoration?

Stickman · 10-01-2014, 05:50 PM

Beautiful work Dave, it looks awesome.

SKT · 10-13-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Stickman

Beautiful work Dave, it looks awesome.

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Originally Posted by cericd

Any updates on this terrific restoration?

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X2 - looking forward to seeing this one come together!

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mcbassin · 10-13-2014, 04:04 PM

Your truck looks great Dave! Need to update that avatar pretty soon

**DANTIP** · 10-29-2014, 04:17 PM

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j carter · 11-14-2014, 05:57 AM

How did you install the paint divider trim since it didn't have the studs already on there?

**yote1234** · 12-01-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Holy cow! That cab looks great! You are moving so dang fast on this! you're making us slackers look terrible....Subscribed for an awesome project.

I thank you for the complement! means a lot to me!

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Killer build yote!

I thank you. !! im still in love with your truck!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Your truck looks great Dave! Need to update that avatar pretty soon

yes sir. just did it.

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looking good, Did you build the motor back to stock specs?

yes! got lucky and only board it .010 over. everything stock except the roller rockers. runs great! thx,dave

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Man what a great old pickup, it's every purist truck builders dream.

it is one of the coolest trucks I have owned! factory big block with build sheet is very kool. I thank you sir!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Cab looks incredible! Awesome work as always. I know how time consuming it is putting all that stuff together, sometimes I think I should move a bed to the shop.....

getting closer! just to finish up the aircond. wow. the restored suitcase alone was 800.00. but, cant worry about it now.
ps. my bunk is in the shop! lol. thx,dave

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Originally Posted by jlaird

very nice resto!

big thanx.. dave

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Originally Posted by cericd

Any updates on this terrific restoration?

just looking for nos aircond parts! thx,dave

just looking

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Originally Posted by Stickman

Beautiful work Dave, it looks awesome.

well hey neighbor. hows everything? thx for complement. dave

X2 - looking forward to seeing this one come together!

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thx,dave

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hi dan. hope you enjoy! dave

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Originally Posted by j carter

How did you install the paint divider trim since it didn't have the studs already on there?

I bought 3 stud kits before I settled in on the best one. don't go the cheap route on this one! they are very easy to install. just mark there location according the the assembly manual, drill a pilot hole, srew new studs in ans place the retainers on the studs. then pop on the moldings. not to bad at all. dave

darkhorse970 · 12-01-2014, 07:38 PM

Which paint divider did you choose to use? Supplier?

j carter · 12-01-2014, 08:07 PM

I ordered studs from mar-k I'm going to get the trim and clips from them also, u think that was a good decision?

**yote1234** · 12-08-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Which paint divider did you choose to use? Supplier?

found nos studs/screws/ mar-k on trim

Ozzy2013 · 12-08-2014, 05:32 PM

What rear was in this ?

**yote1234** · 12-30-2014, 10:45 AM

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What rear was in this ?

factory had 308 I replaced them with 373 posi by eaton.

**cericd** · 03-17-2015, 02:39 PM

Any updates? Did you end up selling this truck? If not, any progress photos?

**DANTIP** · 04-19-2016, 10:11 AM

I finished a few things on the truck and it's being picked up by the new owner today. I've attached a few pics. I installed the A/C system, full-wheel covers, whitewall radials, spare tire, air-cleaner heat stove, etc.

69short · 04-19-2016, 11:10 AM

Wow that's nice. Amazing work!

jeh · 04-19-2016, 08:04 PM

That is just amazing, it's like going back in time.

69short · 04-20-2016, 01:36 AM

Seeing this truck makes you realize how perfect they were off the assembly line from GM. GM nailed it with this design.

**cericd** · 04-20-2016, 08:49 AM

Beautiful!

**yote1234** · 05-19-2023, 07:09 PM

I Really miss this one

chewychevy67 · 05-19-2023, 08:29 PM

I'll bet you do. I've always wondered how you guys could sell a truck you built to such a higher level. During my build I've thought about selling but when it really came down to it I don't think I could. once it's complete i probably never would unless my kids were sick and I needed money fast or something of that nature. That truck is a top build on this site for me.

**yote1234** · 05-29-2023, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

I'll bet you do. I've always wondered how you guys could sell a truck you built to such a higher level. During my build I've thought about selling but when it really came down to it I don't think I could. once it's complete i probably never would unless my kids were sick and I needed money fast or something of that nature. That truck is a top build on this site for me.

I Thank you for the complement. Yeah, Some time Life happens, Had to sell but this one I am restoring now will never be sold if i can help it! I am in much better financial condition now. Plus i could never find the Nos parts again to do another truck this quality.

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=838508

Thx Dave

09-08-2014, 10:40 PM	#1
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Looking better than anything the factory ever put out. Amazing work man. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-13-2014, 02:27 PM	#3
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration very nice resto!

10-01-2014, 01:59 PM	#4
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,104	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Any updates on this terrific restoration? __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

10-01-2014, 05:50 PM	#5
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 571	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Beautiful work Dave, it looks awesome.

10-13-2014, 04:04 PM	#7
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Your truck looks great Dave! Need to update that avatar pretty soon __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-29-2014, 04:17 PM	#8
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,880	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Subscribed

11-14-2014, 05:57 AM	#9
j carter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 139	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration How did you install the paint divider trim since it didn't have the studs already on there?

12-01-2014, 07:38 PM	#11
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Which paint divider did you choose to use? Supplier? __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

12-01-2014, 08:07 PM	#12
j carter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 139	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration I ordered studs from mar-k I'm going to get the trim and clips from them also, u think that was a good decision?

12-08-2014, 05:32 PM	#14
Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration What rear was in this ?

03-17-2015, 02:39 PM	#16
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,104	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Any updates? Did you end up selling this truck? If not, any progress photos? __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

04-19-2016, 10:11 AM	#17
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,880	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration I finished a few things on the truck and it's being picked up by the new owner today. I've attached a few pics. I installed the A/C system, full-wheel covers, whitewall radials, spare tire, air-cleaner heat stove, etc. Attached Images

04-19-2016, 11:10 AM	#18
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Wow that's nice. Amazing work! __________________ -Justin '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane \| Porterbuilt, LQ9, 20"/22" wheels

04-19-2016, 08:04 PM	#19
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration That is just amazing, it's like going back in time. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

04-20-2016, 01:36 AM	#20
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Seeing this truck makes you realize how perfect they were off the assembly line from GM. GM nailed it with this design. __________________ -Justin '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane \| Porterbuilt, LQ9, 20"/22" wheels



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04-20-2016, 08:49 AM	#21
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,104	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Beautiful! __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

05-19-2023, 07:09 PM	#22
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,266	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration I Really miss this one __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-19-2023, 08:29 PM	#23
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,424	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration I'll bet you do. I've always wondered how you guys could sell a truck you built to such a higher level. During my build I've thought about selling but when it really came down to it I don't think I could. once it's complete i probably never would unless my kids were sick and I needed money fast or something of that nature. That truck is a top build on this site for me.

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