71 chevy step side first build
 

I am building a 71 Chevy c10 step side. I picked it up in Georgia for $500 I'm planning on lowering it and puttin a LS1 engine in it. I'm 18 years old and this is my first build I'll be asking a lot of questions.Ill have pics up soon. Thanks,Cody.
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I like the starter truck you found and I think you got the price right, I will be happy to watch your build.

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Thanks I will keep you updated with photos
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Looks good, keep up updated.

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I got the front clip off this morning. I'm wanting To get cab and bed off by the end of the day
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Good start, looks same as mine, but mines rustier. lol I'll be watching, update pics often!

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don't forget the PICTURES !!!!

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I just got the cab and bed off, now I'm down to the frame. I'm having trouble posting pictures but hope to have them up tonight!
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Re: 71 chevy step side first build
 

Today I got te frame cleaned up and after my new suspension kit and drop spindles come in I'll be sending it off to sand blasting and powder coating.
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nice progress

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Welcome to the forum, Wow, you don't mess around do you :D

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Thank you! And yes Iv got a lot done on it the last few days. I have the frame ready to send off for powder coating. I think I'm going to start putting my new floor pan while my frames off gettin coated.
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I need to see what y'all think I should do for a motor? I'm thinking either a LS1 or a big block I can't figure it out! What do y'all think?
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welcome to the board !!!! youve done a lot in a short time !!! i love big blocks but ls motors is the way to go these days !!!

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Iv found a LS1 out of a corvette it has 45,000 miles on it very clean motor comes with wiring harness and computer for 3,000. I'm not sure if that's a good price or not. can anyone help me out?
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While my frame is off at powder coat iv started puttin my new floor pan in my cab.
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Does anyone know if a cab from 67 Chevy c10 the same as a cab from a 71 Chevy c10? Iv found a 1967 Chevy parts truck for $400 and it would be nice to have the parts for the cab of they would work. Can someone please help me out?
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