My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**derotoreut** · 08-16-2014, 10:10 PM

Well I was able to get my hands on a nice 71 SWB fleet side. I can't wait to get it home. I'm looking forward to tearing into it. It will make a nice project. I found it in Arizona and had a friend out there go and check it out. A road trip from Arizona to Buffalo, NY may be in order. What do you guys think? This makes me want to…

**LockDoc** · 08-16-2014, 10:19 PM

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My only question is why would you want to "tear into it"... I would just drive it.

LockDoc

**derotoreut** · 08-16-2014, 10:27 PM

yeah I guess that didn't sound so good. I may drive it from Arizona to Buffalo before restoring it. How's that? It has a 6-cyl, 3-spd on column. Perfect for the long trip.

**LockDoc** · 08-16-2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

yeah I guess that didn't sound so good. I may drive it from Arizona to Buffalo before restoring it. How's that? It has a 6-cyl, 3-spd on column. Perfect for the long trip.

That sounds much better...

LockDoc

Kennuck · 08-16-2014, 11:09 PM

Nice truck, Fly to Arizona and drive that thing back here. Hope your keeping the wheels, those look killer on there.

Bad Jackson · 08-16-2014, 11:24 PM

What better way to get to know your truck...

Heavymetl · 08-16-2014, 11:56 PM

Fly out and drive it back. Take a ton of pics, maybe some video. It's like your own "Roadkill" trip!

But before you go, either ship tools or buy some before embarking. You'll need 'em no doubt.

**special-K** · 08-17-2014, 08:36 AM

I know you are a busy man. How will you ever find time to drive that cross-country? I,on the other hand,have a very flexible schedule and am very well versed in getting a 67-72 from point A to point B no matter how far. I think you better consider me for this duty since I am someone you know and trust (from the little time we spoke at Carlisle last spring

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**derotoreut** · 08-17-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I know you are a busy man. How will you ever find time to drive that cross-country? I,on the other hand,have a very flexible schedule and am very well versed in getting a 67-72 from point A to point B no matter how far. I think you better consider me for this duty since I am someone you know and trust (from the little time we spoke at Carlisle last spring

)

Tim you're right… I am a busy man, but you know what? This may be an awesome time to slow down. What a blast it would be to drive this thing back from Arizona. Since you are someone I know and trust (from Carlisle), maybe you want to go along. Every driver should have a navigator and someone to share the driving duties.

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-17-2014, 09:20 PM

Nice truck, I see it has a rear swaybar, that's nice, drop a V8 and 700r4 in here in the correct V8 position and just drive it,,,,,,,

tommys72 · 08-17-2014, 09:20 AM

Nice one Tim... and nice truck too!

**special-K** · 08-17-2014, 01:00 PM

^^^ Tommy can vouch for me. We met at a local junkyard last Saturday and spent an hour or two lookin' and pullin'. So,we know each other like brothers now. There's no better way to judge a man's character than by his junk yard manners. I carefully removed parts (unlike certain types who tear things up)...Then tossed them under the vehicle when I realized I didn't have my wallet!

tommys72 · 08-18-2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

^^^ Tommy can vouch for me. We met at a local junkyard last Saturday and spent an hour or two lookin' and pullin'. So,we know each other like brothers now. There's no better way to judge a man's character than by his junk yard manners. I carefully removed parts (unlike certain types who tear things up)...Then tossed them under the vehicle when I realized I didn't have my wallet!

Yep...I can vouch for Tim now, hes my brother from another mother. Probably be a good road trip companion too

mgkgmc · 08-18-2014, 11:14 AM

Is it me or does the rear axle look like its a little bit too far foward?

**derotoreut** · 08-18-2014, 06:22 PM

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Is it me or does the rear axle look like its a little bit too far foward?

I see what you're saying. I'm not sure and won't know until I get out there to verify it. Although for this project it probably won't matter. I was really just looking for a rolling chassis. Everything else is just a bonus.

71meangreenc10 · 08-19-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

I see what you're saying. I'm not sure and won't know until I get out there to verify it. Although for this project it probably won't matter. I was really just looking for a rolling chassis. Everything else is just a bonus.

Also didn't see the AC on the SPID. Who knows today what has been done to it after all these years. I am going back to AZ soon and I can tell you that there were some folks out there cutting frames and trying to get shortbed money out of longbeds. Inspect it well.....

Smitty

**derotoreut** · 08-17-2014, 09:20 PM

Just a couple more pictures. Here is the SPID, VIN tag and original Protect-O-Plate.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-17-2014, 09:41 PM

Awesome!

I grew up going to Darien Lake a couple times every summer. I think it's a "six flags" now, whatever that means. I brought up a truck from SC to Ellery (Jamestown) NY in the mid/late 90's. Be prepared for all of the offers

Man, I'd have a hard time doing anything other than a drop, smaller tires (they look like giant balloons), and backing that six with an S10/camaro T5. Great find!

**derotoreut** · 08-18-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Awesome!

I grew up going to Darien Lake a couple times every summer. I think it's a "six flags" now, whatever that means. I brought up a truck from SC to Ellery (Jamestown) NY in the mid/late 90's. Be prepared for all of the offers

Wow that's crazy, because I live 2-miles from Darien Lake.

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Man, I'd have a hard time doing anything other than a drop, smaller tires (they look like giant balloons), and backing that six with an S10/camaro T5. Great find!

You're reading my mind on this one. The plans for this truck will be a little different then my other two.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-19-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

Wow that's crazy, because I live 2-miles from Darien Lake.

My mom has worked for Cummins since the early 90's. The "shop picnic" was held there every year. Had lots of fun at that place. I loved the coasters. The laser show they started doing was neat too. Even saw Bryan Adams perform there in the late 90's?

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-18-2014, 01:00 PM

Looks like a nice t ruck. As mentioned above, needs a little drop and smaller tires on those slots. BTW, I noticed it has 72 door panels. (?)

**derotoreut** · 08-18-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Looks like a nice t ruck. As mentioned above, needs a little drop and smaller tires on those slots. BTW, I noticed it has 72 door panels. (?)

Good catch. I don't know why it has those panels and not the correct 71 panels. I wish I could see the door to see if it is actually a 72 door and has the screw on top by the vent window. Hopefully they are the correct doors and just the panels were changed out. I'll find out at some point. Until now it's locked up in storage at my friends house in Arizona.

**derotoreut** · 08-18-2014, 10:33 PM

I took a look at my other trucks and the axle seems a bit forward in those pictures too. Here are side views of each truck (69 C20, 70 K10 and 71 C10).

**special-K** · 08-19-2014, 09:03 AM

I would never deprive you such a great experience,and chance to unwind,as making the trip from Arizona in that truck. Actually,I would entertain the thought of riding shotgun up the ole wagon trail to help fight off bandits and renegades. See what happens

08-16-2014, 10:10 PM	#1
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! Well I was able to get my hands on a nice 71 SWB fleet side. I can't wait to get it home. I'm looking forward to tearing into it. It will make a nice project. I found it in Arizona and had a friend out there go and check it out. A road trip from Arizona to Buffalo, NY may be in order. What do you guys think? This makes me want to… Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

08-16-2014, 10:19 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,633	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! - My only question is why would you want to "tear into it"... I would just drive it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-16-2014, 10:27 PM	#3
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! yeah I guess that didn't sound so good. I may drive it from Arizona to Buffalo before restoring it. How's that? It has a 6-cyl, 3-spd on column. Perfect for the long trip. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

08-16-2014, 11:09 PM	#5
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! Nice truck, Fly to Arizona and drive that thing back here. Hope your keeping the wheels, those look killer on there. __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

08-16-2014, 11:24 PM	#6
Bad Jackson Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 63	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! What better way to get to know your truck... __________________ I work with tools.

08-16-2014, 11:56 PM	#7
Heavymetl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 292	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! Fly out and drive it back. Take a ton of pics, maybe some video. It's like your own "Roadkill" trip! But before you go, either ship tools or buy some before embarking. You'll need 'em no doubt.

08-17-2014, 08:36 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! I know you are a busy man. How will you ever find time to drive that cross-country? I,on the other hand,have a very flexible schedule and am very well versed in getting a 67-72 from point A to point B no matter how far. I think you better consider me for this duty since I am someone you know and trust (from the little time we spoke at Carlisle last spring ) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-17-2014, 09:20 PM	#10
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! Nice truck, I see it has a rear swaybar, that's nice, drop a V8 and 700r4 in here in the correct V8 position and just drive it,,,,,,, __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-17-2014, 09:20 AM	#11
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! Nice one Tim... and nice truck too! __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-17-2014, 01:00 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! ^^^ Tommy can vouch for me. We met at a local junkyard last Saturday and spent an hour or two lookin' and pullin'. So,we know each other like brothers now. There's no better way to judge a man's character than by his junk yard manners. I carefully removed parts (unlike certain types who tear things up)...Then tossed them under the vehicle when I realized I didn't have my wallet! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-18-2014, 11:14 AM	#14
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! Is it me or does the rear axle look like its a little bit too far foward? __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

08-17-2014, 09:41 PM	#18
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! Awesome! I grew up going to Darien Lake a couple times every summer. I think it's a "six flags" now, whatever that means. I brought up a truck from SC to Ellery (Jamestown) NY in the mid/late 90's. Be prepared for all of the offers Man, I'd have a hard time doing anything other than a drop, smaller tires (they look like giant balloons), and backing that six with an S10/camaro T5. Great find! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-18-2014, 01:00 PM	#21
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! Looks like a nice t ruck. As mentioned above, needs a little drop and smaller tires on those slots. BTW, I noticed it has 72 door panels. (?)

08-18-2014, 10:33 PM	#23
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! I took a look at my other trucks and the axle seems a bit forward in those pictures too. Here are side views of each truck (69 C20, 70 K10 and 71 C10). Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

08-19-2014, 09:03 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: My new 71 SWB project. A road trip may be in order!!! I would never deprive you such a great experience,and chance to unwind,as making the trip from Arizona in that truck. Actually,I would entertain the thought of riding shotgun up the ole wagon trail to help fight off bandits and renegades. See what happens __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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