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Northman · 03-04-2009, 02:52 PM

Last Week i bought a '71 C10 . Maybe it is a GMC , i dont know . The VIN says it's a Chevy , but the Grille and the Tailgate say GMC .

The Truck has Leafsprings on the Rearaxle like a K-Model ... I'm confused !

Fortunately the Truck has no Rust (okay , a little bit) and runs great ! Drop Springs in Front are too short for our bad Roads here in Germany .... but it looks great !

On my To-do-list : New Paint (black and white) , new Chrome , Wood for the Bed , new Bench and a longer Ratio .

p.s.: Sorry for my bad english , one Day i'll be better ...

Northman · 03-04-2009, 02:53 PM

jbristo67 · 03-04-2009, 03:00 PM

Thats pretty cool to see across the pond. I was in Germany for two weeks a about 5 years ago. beautiful country. Loved it over there. Wouldnt mind living there.

EyeH8the24 · 03-04-2009, 03:00 PM

nice truck.it sure has a lot of rake huh ...whats the front bumper off of ?

*ksjh1316* · 03-04-2009, 03:18 PM

Nice ride

Looks like it has a 67 tailgate and A custom grill area 69 up hood without the crome top bar looks nice. Just gave me a few ideas

Slick67 · 03-04-2009, 03:23 PM

Someone liked the look of the grill and/or tailgate and swaped them out. If the vin says Chevy, its a Chevy.

Northman · 03-04-2009, 03:43 PM

The Front Bumper is from a G20 Van , the Corners are cutting off . I like the Look of the GMC Front , but it's rusty and a new one is very expensive here .

Why do i have Leafsprings on the rear End ?

**breeh** · 03-04-2009, 03:50 PM

You could get leaf or coil springs in the rear. Commonly the GMC's had leaf springs and Chevy's had coils. However, you could get both with either.

heavy71chevy · 03-04-2009, 04:37 PM

nice truck..cool to see them across the sea

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2009, 04:48 PM

Sounds like you have a chevy with optional leaf springs. Some one added a 71/72 GMC grill and fenders, and a 67/68 GMC tailgate. It is interesting how they did the custom piece between the hood and grill. I kinda like the way it sits personally... but if the roads are bad, i can understand wanting to raise it back up.
Germany is a place i have wanted to go back to for a long time now. I was born up north in Bremenhaven, but we left right before I turned two... I don't remember much at all, just little fragments. I almost got a chance to go when i was in the army, but had to decline since I wouldn't have been able to take my family with me.

*MonteSS454* · 03-04-2009, 05:00 PM

The leafs on the rear were optional, it's considered a heavy half IIRC. Like a 5/8 ton truck. If you wanna get rid of the grille let me know

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2009, 05:19 PM

no, it was not a heavy half. GM never called 67 - 72 trucks that. They were still rated for the same payload as coil trucks.

67_C-30 · 03-04-2009, 06:09 PM

Nice truck!

PanelDeland · 03-05-2009, 10:59 AM

Good looking project.Looks solid and will make a great cruiser.

Don't worry about your "English" we don't speak it either,We speaks 'Mellican round hear.

**special-K** · 03-05-2009, 11:44 AM

That truck is nice and someone put it together.What is that on the driver side inner fender,an identification plate?A factory vin# in`71 wouldn`t let you know if it`s a Chevy or GMC without research.It wasn`t until`72 that GM added a letter to the front,"T" for GMC and a second "C" for Chevy.From what I see,it`s got what Longhorn Man said as well as a`72 bed.Do your doors have the`72 dimple/screws?

Northman · 03-05-2009, 02:20 PM

Thank you all ! The Plate on the inner Fender is a typical german Identification Plate , it shows the VIN , the Weight and the max Load of Front- and Rearaxle . The VIN is CE134S123652 .
Tomorrow i'll beginning with the Restoration . First Step is to disassemble the Truck .

Edit ... sorry , but what means "Mellican" ? Sounds a little chinese ... like "My Name ist Petel flom Gelmany"

OARNGESI · 03-05-2009, 03:50 PM

I really like that truck as it is

texanidiot25 · 03-05-2009, 04:11 PM

I dig that front bumper though, very tough looking

03-04-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
Northman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hamburg , Germany Posts: 48	A lot of work ... Last Week i bought a '71 C10 . Maybe it is a GMC , i dont know . The VIN says it's a Chevy , but the Grille and the Tailgate say GMC . The Truck has Leafsprings on the Rearaxle like a K-Model ... I'm confused ! Fortunately the Truck has no Rust (okay , a little bit) and runs great ! Drop Springs in Front are too short for our bad Roads here in Germany .... but it looks great ! On my To-do-list : New Paint (black and white) , new Chrome , Wood for the Bed , new Bench and a longer Ratio . p.s.: Sorry for my bad english , one Day i'll be better ...

03-04-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
Northman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hamburg , Germany Posts: 48	Re: A lot of work ...

03-04-2009, 03:00 PM	#3
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: A lot of work ... Thats pretty cool to see across the pond. I was in Germany for two weeks a about 5 years ago. beautiful country. Loved it over there. Wouldnt mind living there. __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

03-04-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: A lot of work ... nice truck.it sure has a lot of rake huh ...whats the front bumper off of ?

03-04-2009, 03:18 PM	#5
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: A lot of work ... Nice ride Looks like it has a 67 tailgate and A custom grill area 69 up hood without the crome top bar looks nice. Just gave me a few ideas

03-04-2009, 03:23 PM	#6
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: A lot of work ... Someone liked the look of the grill and/or tailgate and swaped them out. If the vin says Chevy, its a Chevy. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

03-04-2009, 03:43 PM	#7
Northman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hamburg , Germany Posts: 48	Re: A lot of work ... The Front Bumper is from a G20 Van , the Corners are cutting off . I like the Look of the GMC Front , but it's rusty and a new one is very expensive here . Why do i have Leafsprings on the rear End ?

03-04-2009, 03:50 PM	#8
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: A lot of work ... You could get leaf or coil springs in the rear. Commonly the GMC's had leaf springs and Chevy's had coils. However, you could get both with either. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

03-04-2009, 04:37 PM	#9
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: A lot of work ... nice truck..cool to see them across the sea __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

03-04-2009, 04:48 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: A lot of work ... Sounds like you have a chevy with optional leaf springs. Some one added a 71/72 GMC grill and fenders, and a 67/68 GMC tailgate. It is interesting how they did the custom piece between the hood and grill. I kinda like the way it sits personally... but if the roads are bad, i can understand wanting to raise it back up. Germany is a place i have wanted to go back to for a long time now. I was born up north in Bremenhaven, but we left right before I turned two... I don't remember much at all, just little fragments. I almost got a chance to go when i was in the army, but had to decline since I wouldn't have been able to take my family with me.

03-04-2009, 05:00 PM	#11
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: A lot of work ... The leafs on the rear were optional, it's considered a heavy half IIRC. Like a 5/8 ton truck. If you wanna get rid of the grille let me know

03-04-2009, 05:19 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: A lot of work ... no, it was not a heavy half. GM never called 67 - 72 trucks that. They were still rated for the same payload as coil trucks.

03-04-2009, 06:09 PM	#13
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03-05-2009, 10:59 AM	#14
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: A lot of work ... Good looking project.Looks solid and will make a great cruiser. Don't worry about your "English" we don't speak it either,We speaks 'Mellican round hear. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-05-2009, 11:44 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: A lot of work ... That truck is nice and someone put it together.What is that on the driver side inner fender,an identification plate?A factory vin# in`71 wouldn`t let you know if it`s a Chevy or GMC without research.It wasn`t until`72 that GM added a letter to the front,"T" for GMC and a second "C" for Chevy.From what I see,it`s got what Longhorn Man said as well as a`72 bed.Do your doors have the`72 dimple/screws? __________________ "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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03-05-2009, 02:20 PM	#16
Northman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hamburg , Germany Posts: 48	Re: A lot of work ... Thank you all ! The Plate on the inner Fender is a typical german Identification Plate , it shows the VIN , the Weight and the max Load of Front- and Rearaxle . The VIN is CE134S123652 . Tomorrow i'll beginning with the Restoration . First Step is to disassemble the Truck . Edit ... sorry , but what means "Mellican" ? Sounds a little chinese ... like "My Name ist Petel flom Gelmany" Last edited by Northman; 03-05-2009 at 02:22 PM.

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03-05-2009, 04:11 PM	#18
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