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03-22-2022, 12:20 PM
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My '71
I've been waiting to get on the Board for some time. Here's the story(so far) of my '71 half-ton. I tried to buy it about 12+ years ago before it was burned. Pics of when I finally got it, and some of the progress.
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03-22-2022, 12:22 PM
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Re: My '71
Everything was melted under the hood.
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03-22-2022, 01:37 PM
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Re: My '71
Added sound deadener EVERYWHERE! Floors, roof, sides...
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03-22-2022, 12:25 PM
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Re: My '71
The body and interior were in pretty good shape, and 100% original.
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03-22-2022, 01:39 PM
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Re: My '71
Covered metal door panels with vinyl.
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03-22-2022, 12:31 PM
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Re: My '71
At one time, it had the third-row seat, but was removed and never replaced. The second seat is in EXCELLENT shape. Also very happy with the roof rack.
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03-22-2022, 01:43 PM
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Re: My '71
Found a set of factory headliner panels, but the rear one was in sad shape. I decided to cover them in headliner material and added a 1/2" of foam for insulation and a little more sound deadener.
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03-22-2022, 12:40 PM
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Re: My '71
The factory original 307 (I know, I know) was rebuilt and will be retained for now. It is +.030, Comp 260H complete kit, 305HO heads for better compression and a little bigger intake valve and will have a fresh 700r4 behind it.
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03-22-2022, 01:45 PM
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Re: My '71
Also added another rear dome light.
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03-22-2022, 12:50 PM
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Re: My '71
The windshield and drivers door glass were melted. The hood and front fender were warped from the heat. I forgot to mention that the fire was from a travel trailer that burned and the Suburban was parked about 1 foot away from.
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03-22-2022, 01:47 PM
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Re: My '71
Found a set of rear cargo panels. They were white, but I dyed them black to match.
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03-22-2022, 12:53 PM
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Re: My '71
Typical rust around the windshield channel.
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03-22-2022, 01:49 PM
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Re: My '71
I made some panels to cover the barn doors covered with the same headliner material.
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03-22-2022, 12:55 PM
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Re: My '71
There was a lot of heat damage to the firewall.
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03-22-2022, 01:52 PM
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Re: My '71
New Red Head quick-ratio steering gear. Dog approved.
Last edited by pontiacvince; 03-22-2022 at 02:25 PM. |
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03-22-2022, 12:56 PM
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Re: My '71
Windshield repairs.
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03-22-2022, 01:55 PM
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Re: My '71
Had my gauge cluster redone and added a tach, changed the ammeter to volts, and added a vacuum gauge.
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03-22-2022, 12:59 PM
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Re: My '71
New windshield!
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03-22-2022, 01:58 PM
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Re: My '71
Changed the 21gal. fuel tank to a 40gal.
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03-22-2022, 01:00 PM
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Re: My '71
I covered the dash with vinyl and another dash pad.
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03-22-2022, 01:59 PM
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Re: My '71
New tilt column and later model wheel.
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03-22-2022, 01:02 PM
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Re: My '71
West Coast Jr. mirrors added.
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03-22-2022, 02:02 PM
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Re: My '71
Beware the Red Bowtie!!! Yeah, yeah, I know, it's a 307...
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03-22-2022, 01:04 PM
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Re: My '71
Before firewall cleanup.
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03-22-2022, 02:05 PM
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Re: My '71
Added exhaust openings in the center crossmember. Perfect for the X-pipe I bought.
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