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black_sheep454 · 11-26-2011, 06:57 PM

Picked up this one owner 71 gmc 2500 sierra grande today at an estate sale. It's a 3/4 ton 2wd with a recently rebuild 350 and Im pretty sure a turbo 400. Has every option but a tilt column. Has factory air (all there), tach dash that all gauges work. It's a little rusty under neath but not the worst I've ever fixed. Just have to decide what to do with it. Right now I'm leaning toward parting it out to build my 70 gmc short wide bed. But may make it a tow rig, I can't make up mi mind.

And a pic of the short bed

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weircc · 11-26-2011, 07:01 PM

sell the short bed too me lol

Pop's C-10 · 11-26-2011, 07:25 PM

Outside of a lil rust that thing is straight...if you must part it, jus swap tha parts from one to tha other & seen him on his way..

**lolife99** · 11-26-2011, 07:33 PM

If you want to sell the whole truck,... send me a PM.

**lolife99** · 11-26-2011, 07:37 PM

Got any pics of the SPID?

black_sheep454 · 11-26-2011, 08:12 PM

Thanks for the comments guys, I really kinda hate to part the truck but still haven't made up my mind on what doing with it. If I do part it I'm gonna take the cab and all the a/c stuff of along with pb and ps for the short bed.
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**too much stuff** · 11-26-2011, 08:16 PM

I wouldn't say all the options, but it looks to have some. Looks to good to part out. How does it run and drive? Did you get a good price on it? Congrats!

black_sheep454 · 11-26-2011, 08:33 PM

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I wouldn't say all the options, but it looks to have some. Looks to good to part out. How does it run and drive? Did you get a good price on it? Congrats!

Ya it doesnt have "all" the options, but more than most trucks had. Ended up getting it for $1700, almost got it for $1200 but the auctioneer wouldn't stop trying to get another bid, and finally did.
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Iron Hauler · 11-26-2011, 08:53 PM

Looks like a really nice ole truck, Love that color.

Steve Hafner · 11-27-2011, 12:10 AM

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black_sheep454 · 11-26-2011, 08:29 PM

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502ms · 11-27-2011, 01:18 AM

That's a keeper!
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72BlckButy · 11-27-2011, 12:03 PM

Wow... to nice to part.

Nice buy!

**bowtie72** · 11-27-2011, 01:35 PM

Man thats way to nice to part. Sell it out right and buy the parts you need. Thats a nice truck!

big_al_71 · 11-27-2011, 01:39 PM

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man thats way to nice to part. Sell it out right and buy the parts you need. Thats a nice truck!

+1

black_sheep454 · 11-27-2011, 02:00 PM

Ya I dont need another tow rig but I'm really thinking of restoring it but with a 6.0/4l80 swap. Who knows only time will tell.
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into69z · 11-27-2011, 04:36 PM

nice truck-make it a driver/tow rig......if you want to get rid of the shell let me know-Grandpas had one like it.....

black_sheep454 · 11-27-2011, 04:48 PM

Just looked at it and it has a lockdown cable and the modulator valve is facing out the back so it's a turbo 350 instead of the 400 I was hoping for.

And I plan on keeping the shell if I build the truck.
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black_sheep454 · 11-27-2011, 04:56 PM

Also the truck has another fuel tank mounted on the between left frame rail and bedside that fills through the wheel opening and has a tank switch mounted next to seat on drivers side. Anyone know if it's original or dealer installed. I know it's not on the spid but on 70 up 3/4 fleetsides it was an option.
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Fantom · 11-27-2011, 05:30 PM

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Also the truck has another fuel tank mounted on the between left frame rail and bedside that fills through the wheel opening and has a tank switch mounted next to seat on drivers side. Anyone know if it's original or dealer installed. I know it's not on the spid but on 70 up 3/4 fleetsides it was an option.
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My 71 C10 had a tank on each side like that. Switch for them in the same location. I was afraid to use them, so I took them off.

black_sheep454 · 11-27-2011, 06:36 PM

Here are some pics of the switch and the tank. The switch is made for two extra tanks but the truck has the tool box in the right bed side.

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Goat herder · 11-27-2011, 10:36 PM

Too nice, and complete to part out. Nice truck!

**jocko** · 11-27-2011, 11:00 PM

Fix the tow rig, sell the shorty! Just kidding, keep em both, but pls don't part that cool new 3/4 ton, it's a very nice truck i do believe.

black_sheep454 · 11-27-2011, 11:13 PM

Overall it is very straight but the floors and rockers are rusty. Im hoping the bed floor is solid under the cabnets under the camper.
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77shortstep · 11-27-2011, 11:33 PM

Its a sweet truck for sure we need to clean it up, get the cabinets out and get the tool box open.
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11-26-2011, 06:57 PM	#1
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Picked up a new project today. Picked up this one owner 71 gmc 2500 sierra grande today at an estate sale. It's a 3/4 ton 2wd with a recently rebuild 350 and Im pretty sure a turbo 400. Has every option but a tilt column. Has factory air (all there), tach dash that all gauges work. It's a little rusty under neath but not the worst I've ever fixed. Just have to decide what to do with it. Right now I'm leaning toward parting it out to build my 70 gmc short wide bed. But may make it a tow rig, I can't make up mi mind. And a pic of the short bed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

11-26-2011, 07:01 PM	#2
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Picked up a new project today. sell the short bed too me lol __________________ 1971 rs camaro under the knife ls3 6 speed swap 1970 396 big block shorty fleet 67 clone 2010 rs/ss camaro

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Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Picked up a new project today. Outside of a lil rust that thing is straight...if you must part it, jus swap tha parts from one to tha other & seen him on his way.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

11-26-2011, 07:33 PM	#4
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11-26-2011, 07:37 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Picked up a new project today. Got any pics of the SPID? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-26-2011, 08:12 PM	#6
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Picked up a new project today. Thanks for the comments guys, I really kinda hate to part the truck but still haven't made up my mind on what doing with it. If I do part it I'm gonna take the cab and all the a/c stuff of along with pb and ps for the short bed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

11-26-2011, 08:16 PM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,715	Re: Picked up a new project today. I wouldn't say all the options, but it looks to have some. Looks to good to part out. How does it run and drive? Did you get a good price on it? Congrats! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-26-2011, 08:53 PM	#9
Iron Hauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shenandoah Iowa Posts: 186	Re: Picked up a new project today. Looks like a really nice ole truck, Love that color.

11-27-2011, 12:10 AM	#10
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11-26-2011, 08:29 PM	#11
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Picked up a new project today. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

11-27-2011, 01:18 AM	#12
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Picked up a new project today. That's a keeper! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Picked up a new project today. Wow... to nice to part. Nice buy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-27-2011, 01:35 PM	#14
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 361	Re: Picked up a new project today. Man thats way to nice to part. Sell it out right and buy the parts you need. Thats a nice truck! __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"

11-27-2011, 02:00 PM	#16
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Picked up a new project today. Ya I dont need another tow rig but I'm really thinking of restoring it but with a 6.0/4l80 swap. Who knows only time will tell. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

11-27-2011, 04:36 PM	#17
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: Picked up a new project today. nice truck-make it a driver/tow rig......if you want to get rid of the shell let me know-Grandpas had one like it..... __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:



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11-27-2011, 04:48 PM	#18
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Picked up a new project today. Just looked at it and it has a lockdown cable and the modulator valve is facing out the back so it's a turbo 350 instead of the 400 I was hoping for. And I plan on keeping the shell if I build the truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

11-27-2011, 04:56 PM	#19
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Picked up a new project today. Also the truck has another fuel tank mounted on the between left frame rail and bedside that fills through the wheel opening and has a tank switch mounted next to seat on drivers side. Anyone know if it's original or dealer installed. I know it's not on the spid but on 70 up 3/4 fleetsides it was an option. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins Last edited by black_sheep454; 11-27-2011 at 05:22 PM.

11-27-2011, 06:36 PM	#21
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Picked up a new project today. Here are some pics of the switch and the tank. The switch is made for two extra tanks but the truck has the tool box in the right bed side. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

11-27-2011, 10:36 PM	#22
Goat herder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 58	Re: Picked up a new project today. Too nice, and complete to part out. Nice truck!

11-27-2011, 11:00 PM	#23
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: Picked up a new project today. Fix the tow rig, sell the shorty! Just kidding, keep em both, but pls don't part that cool new 3/4 ton, it's a very nice truck i do believe.

11-27-2011, 11:13 PM	#24
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Picked up a new project today. Overall it is very straight but the floors and rockers are rusty. Im hoping the bed floor is solid under the cabnets under the camper. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

11-27-2011, 11:33 PM	#25
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a new project today. Its a sweet truck for sure we need to clean it up, get the cabinets out and get the tool box open. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

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