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**68350** · 11-27-2006, 11:35 PM

I picked my next project up on Sunday in Bismarck, ND. It's a 71 GMC Shortbox Fleetside with COILS!!! Right now, it has a 4.10 posi out back. It is originally a 307 Powerglide truck, too. This is my first shortbox fleetside, which I am gonna enjoy redoing, because I really like the look of the short fleets. I bought the pickup, 1972 4 bolt main 350, TH400, and a set of sandblasted and painted 15x8 Rally Wheels with caps and rings, for $775. Enjoy the pictures and I love feedback

67chevy2wd · 11-27-2006, 11:40 PM

I think you forgot the pics.

powell72 · 11-28-2006, 12:03 AM

You found a swb that far north in that good of shape for $775? That's a serious score.

**68350** · 11-28-2006, 12:06 AM

Well, actually the pickups I've bought in ND have all been really nice shape with the exception of 1. The one I bought in MT was very nice, too. Without the use of salt, we do fairly good. I paid 400 for the truck, 100 for the tranny, 200 for the motor, and 75 for the rallys.

**68350** · 11-28-2006, 12:08 AM

Oh, I forgot to say the box is worse in life than the pictures show, however, I'm gonna try to save the entire thing. The bed will need a few patches, but that shouldn't be too bad. I'm using a different cab and front end, too.

**LockDoc** · 11-28-2006, 12:34 AM

Looks like you are on your way.....

What's that white crap all over your parts??????

Keep us posted on your progress.

LockDoc

1967j · 11-28-2006, 09:50 PM

i love it, you have my dreams ahaha

blaserman · 11-29-2006, 03:12 AM

I was thinking the same thing, what is that white stuff???????

stllookn · 11-29-2006, 03:15 AM

You stole it...did you hold a gun on him...LOL!

stllookn · 11-29-2006, 03:16 AM

You stole it...did you hold a gun on him...LOL! Nice score!

67spanky · 11-29-2006, 03:20 AM

What a find. Where I live that would be a 2,000 truck EASY!! Enjoy the resto!

11-27-2006, 11:35 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	New Project!!! I picked my next project up on Sunday in Bismarck, ND. It's a 71 GMC Shortbox Fleetside with COILS!!! Right now, it has a 4.10 posi out back. It is originally a 307 Powerglide truck, too. This is my first shortbox fleetside, which I am gonna enjoy redoing, because I really like the look of the short fleets. I bought the pickup, 1972 4 bolt main 350, TH400, and a set of sandblasted and painted 15x8 Rally Wheels with caps and rings, for $775. Enjoy the pictures and I love feedback __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi Last edited by 68350; 11-27-2006 at 11:49 PM. Reason: add pictures

11-27-2006, 11:40 PM	#2
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: New Project!!! I think you forgot the pics. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

11-28-2006, 12:03 AM	#3
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: New Project!!! You found a swb that far north in that good of shape for $775? That's a serious score. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-28-2006, 12:06 AM	#4
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: New Project!!! Well, actually the pickups I've bought in ND have all been really nice shape with the exception of 1. The one I bought in MT was very nice, too. Without the use of salt, we do fairly good. I paid 400 for the truck, 100 for the tranny, 200 for the motor, and 75 for the rallys. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

11-28-2006, 12:08 AM	#5
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: New Project!!! Oh, I forgot to say the box is worse in life than the pictures show, however, I'm gonna try to save the entire thing. The bed will need a few patches, but that shouldn't be too bad. I'm using a different cab and front end, too. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

11-28-2006, 12:34 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,775	Re: New Project!!! Looks like you are on your way..... What's that white crap all over your parts?????? Keep us posted on your progress. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-28-2006, 09:50 PM	#7
1967j Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kelowna bc canada Posts: 42	Re: New Project!!! i love it, you have my dreams ahaha

11-29-2006, 03:12 AM	#8
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: New Project!!! I was thinking the same thing, what is that white stuff??????? __________________ This is my best friend

11-29-2006, 03:15 AM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: New Project!!! You stole it...did you hold a gun on him...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

11-29-2006, 03:16 AM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: New Project!!! You stole it...did you hold a gun on him...LOL! Nice score! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 11-29-2006 at 03:16 AM.

11-29-2006, 03:20 AM	#11
67spanky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lenox Dale, MA Posts: 13	Re: New Project!!! What a find. Where I live that would be a 2,000 truck EASY!! Enjoy the resto!

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