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01-07-2013, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Camby Indiana
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New guy with 71 C20
Hey all just wanted to finally post about my 1971 C20 custom camper and the story behind it if anyone cares to know. I used to tease my son's girlfriend about this truck. The truck was her Dad's and they used it to carry lawn equipment. Every time we would pick her up I would ask her when her dad was gong to get rid of that truck. One day my son called me and said that he wanted to get rid of it but it was broke. Apparently it had came out of gear and rolled down a slight hill and hit a tree. I purchased it for $500 and it runs. it just would not go into gear. All said and done I replaced the clutch plate, throw-out bearing, clutch housing and pressure plate. Also the lower clutch rod was broke, and replaced. The truck was then mobile. I also replaced both manifolds, exhaust system. I found an outer grill and a new (to me) front bumper and good price. All the lights work except rear passenger side marker light, haven't had time to track down issue. re-painted instrument cluster and needles. Dash light are all now LED's. Its till in rough shape but I am looking forward to fixing her up slowly to stock condition. It has a 350 with Muncie 4-speed.
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01-07-2013, 06:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Anchorage, AK USA
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Re: New guy with 71 C20
Welcome from Alaska!
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01-07-2013, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Corona, CA
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Re: New guy with 71 C20
Welcome Kevjul from California! I like the backdrop stories. You are a resuscitator. Nice
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01-07-2013, 07:06 PM
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The Niner
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Broad Brook, CT
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Re: New guy with 71 C20
Nice C/20!
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"A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/ |
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01-07-2013, 09:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Carlsbad, CA
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Re: New guy with 71 C20
You got a good deal because you knew how to fix it. Glad to see it mobile once again. Nice 20 !
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- Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911 |
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