I got my '71 eleven years ago, and it was a good clean truck, in about the same condition as your new one. I just took my time and fixed or replaced anything that needed to be done as I could afford it, and as time allowed me to work on it. After I was happy with all mechanical aspects and got front end in A-1 shape, I put on a set of wheels and nice tires. Then I started on the interior, and finally a new paint job. I'm still running the original BB with 175,00 miles, and it runs like a champ. So, unless you're just in a hurry, drive the truck and enjoy it, you have plenty of time to fix it up. After all, it's a Chevy, it isn't going to fall apart like a f**d would!
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