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CHaingKaiShek · 04-19-2003, 07:36 PM

But dont worry. I'm not about to give up on my truck or anything like that. I've got a little bit of a story behind this purchase however.

I was over helping out a buddy of mine with his '68 camaro, just some minor calibrations of the carb to get it running just right - which turned out to be a good deal in the end. Well we were driving out to fetch something to eat, and I notice this cool little Chevy Chevelle Malibu sitting on the side of the road with a for sale sign. Little rust here and there, but otherwise in good shape.

So I stop by, and about die when I see the for sale price they wanted.. 250.00.

It's a 1971 Chevelle Malibu 350. One owner, 44,114 Original miles.

I paid the 250.00 bucks right away and drove it home.

She needs work, but here are some pictures.

jon_volk · 04-19-2003, 07:48 PM

sweet deal

those are always the best finds..the cars that arent advertised but sitting on the side of the road w/ a for sale sign. pays to have a wad of cash on ya

ratrod67 · 04-19-2003, 07:50 PM

Man, you didn't buy that car... You STOLE it!!! Good score!!!

82BlackBeast · 04-19-2003, 07:53 PM

damn good buy man!!!!

78' Silverado · 04-19-2003, 10:33 PM

That car will own all if u put the right **** in it yo. GREAT FIND!!!! 250 bucks.....

pissonNOS · 04-19-2003, 10:42 PM

too bad itsa 4 door otherwise nice truck man

pissonNOS · 04-19-2003, 10:44 PM

car sorry

stllookn · 04-19-2003, 10:46 PM

I am sick...but happy for you. What a great score! You can't pass on a deal like that...that is a once in a lifetime score!

CHaingKaiShek · 04-20-2003, 12:24 AM

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Originally posted by 78' Silverado
That car will own all if u put the right **** in it yo. GREAT FIND!!!! 250 bucks.....

Something wrong with four doors? I mean yeah - not as cool as the two doors. But they aren't worthless or anything because of it are they?

Jeff

brad2 · 04-20-2003, 01:19 AM

I think it would look cool with a BIG set of wheels and Slammed!

LOHRTBT · 04-20-2003, 01:32 AM

Awesome deal!

1971 Cheyenne · 04-20-2003, 01:47 AM

Nice find!

What are the 4 doors worth approximately these days? There's a Chevelle sitting on the side of the road here- not sure what year or price, but it has a 327 in it, and the body is almost perfect!

Sorry for the lack of data, but could someone give me a ballpark estimate?

thanks

'71

ironwood · 04-20-2003, 04:20 AM

Great deal I would like the address of the people you bought that car from maybe I can score a 2002 Tahoe for $1000. They didn't know what they had unless they were hard up for the cash. That is my dream year of chevelle(or '72) but I want the 2-door.
Dave

*1FaastC10* · 04-20-2003, 04:37 AM

wow, that's one hell of a score! are you sure its actually a '71 tough? in '70 they had dual headlights, and square taillights. in '71 they went to the single headlights, and kept the '70 tail lights. '72 is when they went to the dual round taillights if im not mistaken.

CHaingKaiShek · 04-20-2003, 08:35 AM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
wow, that's one hell of a score! are you sure its actually a '71 tough? in '70 they had dual headlights, and square taillights. in '71 they went to the single headlights, and kept the '70 tail lights. '72 is when they went to the dual round taillights if im not mistaken.

According to A) the title and B) the VIN number. Yes it is a 1971.

Please keep in mind it has the Malibu trim package, so could be different from other Chevelle's in that year group. Also could be a late year model, I have yet to go into the full decoding of the vin.

On the down side, I had gotten used to HEI. Now I have to learn how to set points again! Aaaagh!

Jeff

bigblock73 · 04-20-2003, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1FaastC10
wow, that's one hell of a score! are you sure its actually a '71 tough? in '70 they had dual headlights, and square taillights. in '71 they went to the single headlights, and kept the '70 tail lights. '72 is when they went to the dual round taillights if im not mistaken.

Nope.

1970 had the dual HL and square TL, 71 & 72 both had the single HL and dual round TL.

-Jef

Blue Beard · 04-20-2003, 10:10 AM

Nice car.............good buy.

But buying a car, maybe we should send him a sympathy card?

pissonNOS · 04-20-2003, 05:37 PM

Something wrong with four doors? I mean yeah - not as cool as the two doors. But they aren't worthless or anything because of it are they?

Jeff

yes they are pretty well worthless where i come from

*1FaastC10* · 04-20-2003, 06:36 PM

hmmm, i guess i've seen more than my fair share of 71s with '70 bumpers then.

2 doors cooler than 4 doors? HA, yeah right. 4 doors generally means bigger back seat. and some of us still use them for the "old" purpose, and its not to haul your friends around. personally, i'd like to find a '67 Chevelle 4 door wagon, and do it up as an SS clone, big block, 4 speed, buckets and a console. i think that would be really sweet.

bigblock73 · 04-20-2003, 08:55 PM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
hmmm, i guess i've seen more than my fair share of 71s with '70 bumpers then.

must be customs...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6164

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6164

-Jeff

fast71 · 04-20-2003, 09:01 PM

Bigblock73 is correct . The only difference between 71&72 was the front parking lights. the 71 model had a bar in the center. the 72 model year had a early and late . the difference was still in the paking lights , the lights on the early 72 were a light yellow and the late model year was dark orange. Thats my 2 cents.
I will post pics tomorrow of my new play toy I brought home over the weekend.Hint its a chevy and it is 47 years old.

79BIG10 · 04-20-2003, 11:35 PM

Great find!! WIsh I could have found something like that.

gchemist · 04-21-2003, 03:09 AM

Just put in a BB and the four doors won't matter.

MSL · 04-21-2003, 04:39 AM

Dang that was a good find. also why not change out the points with either a hei dist or put a electronic igniton kit in the points dist.

CHaingKaiShek · 04-21-2003, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MSL
Dang that was a good find. also why not change out the points with either a hei dist or put a electronic igniton kit in the points dist.

I actually like points, had fun setting them up during the tune up this morning. Sure, HEI is easy but I'm going to keep this car 100% stock.

Jeff

04-19-2003, 07:36 PM	#1
CHaingKaiShek I love goooooold! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the middle of Hell, Arizona Posts: 133	I've got a new toy But dont worry. I'm not about to give up on my truck or anything like that. I've got a little bit of a story behind this purchase however. I was over helping out a buddy of mine with his '68 camaro, just some minor calibrations of the carb to get it running just right - which turned out to be a good deal in the end. Well we were driving out to fetch something to eat, and I notice this cool little Chevy Chevelle Malibu sitting on the side of the road with a for sale sign. Little rust here and there, but otherwise in good shape. So I stop by, and about die when I see the for sale price they wanted.. 250.00. It's a 1971 Chevelle Malibu 350. One owner, 44,114 Original miles. I paid the 250.00 bucks right away and drove it home. She needs work, but here are some pictures. __________________ "Musha ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o."

04-19-2003, 07:48 PM	#2
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	sweet deal those are always the best finds..the cars that arent advertised but sitting on the side of the road w/ a for sale sign. pays to have a wad of cash on ya __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

04-19-2003, 07:53 PM	#4
82BlackBeast Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 111	damn good buy man!!!! __________________ Matt '82 Chevy SWB

04-19-2003, 10:33 PM	#5
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	That car will own all if u put the right **** in it yo. GREAT FIND!!!! 250 bucks..... __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

04-19-2003, 10:42 PM	#6
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	too bad itsa 4 door otherwise nice truck man __________________ 69 GMC bagged

04-19-2003, 07:50 PM	#3
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Man, you didn't buy that car... You STOLE it!!! Good score!!!

04-19-2003, 10:44 PM	#7
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	car sorry __________________ 69 GMC bagged

04-19-2003, 10:46 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I am sick...but happy for you. What a great score! You can't pass on a deal like that...that is a once in a lifetime 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)

04-20-2003, 01:19 AM	#10
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	I think it would look cool with a BIG set of wheels and Slammed!

04-20-2003, 01:32 AM	#11
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Awesome deal! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-20-2003, 01:47 AM	#12
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Nice find! What are the 4 doors worth approximately these days? There's a Chevelle sitting on the side of the road here- not sure what year or price, but it has a 327 in it, and the body is almost perfect! Sorry for the lack of data, but could someone give me a ballpark estimate? thanks '71 __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

04-20-2003, 04:20 AM	#13
ironwood $640 truck// doesn't run Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Buckley,Wa Posts: 122	Great deal I would like the address of the people you bought that car from maybe I can score a 2002 Tahoe for $1000. They didn't know what they had unless they were hard up for the cash. That is my dream year of chevelle(or '72) but I want the 2-door. Dave __________________ 74 C-20 LWB camper special stock350/350 53 Chevy 1/2 ton- in California, where the rust is not. Ready for some LOVE!!!

04-20-2003, 04:37 AM	#14
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	wow, that's one hell of a score! are you sure its actually a '71 tough? in '70 they had dual headlights, and square taillights. in '71 they went to the single headlights, and kept the '70 tail lights. '72 is when they went to the dual round taillights if im not mistaken.

04-20-2003, 10:10 AM	#17
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Nice car.............good buy. But buying a car, maybe we should send him a sympathy card? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-20-2003, 05:37 PM	#18
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Something wrong with four doors? I mean yeah - not as cool as the two doors. But they aren't worthless or anything because of it are they? Jeff yes they are pretty well worthless where i come from __________________ 69 GMC bagged



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04-20-2003, 06:36 PM	#19
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	hmmm, i guess i've seen more than my fair share of 71s with '70 bumpers then. 2 doors cooler than 4 doors? HA, yeah right. 4 doors generally means bigger back seat. and some of us still use them for the "old" purpose, and its not to haul your friends around. personally, i'd like to find a '67 Chevelle 4 door wagon, and do it up as an SS clone, big block, 4 speed, buckets and a console. i think that would be really sweet.

04-20-2003, 09:01 PM	#21
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	Bigblock73 is correct . The only difference between 71&72 was the front parking lights. the 71 model had a bar in the center. the 72 model year had a early and late . the difference was still in the paking lights , the lights on the early 72 were a light yellow and the late model year was dark orange. Thats my 2 cents. I will post pics tomorrow of my new play toy I brought home over the weekend.Hint its a chevy and it is 47 years old. __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

04-20-2003, 11:35 PM	#22
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Great find!! WIsh I could have found something like that. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

04-21-2003, 03:09 AM	#23
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Just put in a BB and the four doors won't matter. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-21-2003, 04:39 AM	#24
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Dang that was a good find. also why not change out the points with either a hei dist or put a electronic igniton kit in the points dist.

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