New member, just bought a 71
 

Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself since I'm sure I'll have a few questions in the future.

I'm a big fan of junky longbeds. My last project was an 81 K10, but the body was in too nice of shape and it was a shortbed so I never liked it that much. I've always wanted a 67-72, they're my dream truck. I was browsing craigslist last week and someone had a beautiful 71 that was looking for trades, so I offered him my beater Sonoma with 240k I had picked up super cheap and he accepted!

Picked it up on Saturday:

https://i.imgur.com/svc0x2b.jpg

Got it home and cleaned it up a bit, and I got an awesome truck. Interior is all there and in good shape (except for the seat), no holes in the floor, disc brakes, power steering, a little bit of rust in the corners but that's how I like them!

https://i.imgur.com/0m3mlVa.jpg

It currently has a 350/TH350 but the engine is seized. Don't know about the trans. That doesn't matter though - I got a sweet deal on a 6.0/4L80 combo that should be shipping out next week!

I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions, but I'll probably start a build thread once I get to work on it.

Re: New member, just bought a 71
 

6.0!?! Geterdun! :metal:

Re: New member, just bought a 71
 

Nice truck you'll have lots of fun with it

Re: New member, just bought a 71
 

Wheels of Confusion! Sorry, couldn't resist given your forum handle. ☺

Re: New member, just bought a 71
 

SabbathFanatic ...

Looks like a very solid truck.

By the way ... welcome to the forums :metal:

Re: New member, just bought a 71
 

Shrunkem a bit for easier viewing.

Re: New member, just bought a 71
 

The world will still be turning when you're gone... like hopefully all of the C10s in the world.




Thanks for the welcome everyone! Where's the best place for a build thread? Got some good work done today

Re: New member, just bought a 71
 

Sweet rig and welcome to the site from another Denver local. You can post up a new thread in the sub-forum "pickup projects and builds". Can't wait to see some more pics:metal: