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Midlothian Electric · 12-18-2006, 09:19 PM

OK This time I have a picture to upload. More to come

Sweet72 · 12-18-2006, 09:29 PM

Nice '71!

68GMC454 · 12-18-2006, 09:32 PM

cool find..you get it for free...

desertrat · 12-18-2006, 09:37 PM

I like it !

Midlothian Electric · 12-18-2006, 09:48 PM

Here are some more, and here is the original story behind this aquisition.

I was doing some electrical work for a family friend, and I noticed in her back yard behind the barn a 1971 Chevy. I asked her what she was going to do with it. Her husband had died 4 years ago, and he was trying to fix it up. She said he was driving it, and then got sick. She said the only problem he had withit was a slight transmission leak. I asked how much she wanted for it, she said, "For you, nothing" come get it. Let me know how much my electrical work bill is." This was a month ago. I completed the electrical work on Friday. I went up today after church to pull it out so the rollback can get it. It was surrounded by briars, very sharp briars. Anywho, I got it out and snapped some pictures. I intend to make it a daily driver for advertising Midlothian Electric Company, along with the 71 GMC utility body truck I got earlier this year. I can see how these can become addictive. And since I have been on this board, I have been seeing these trucks everywhere. I even see trucks that family members have sitting in thier yards, loaded with junk. I don't "need" any more trucks, but I want them. I got too much to do in 2008, I want it ready to drive in our local parade in October. This board keeps me motivated. I'll be asking some stupid questions, please be patient.

The flatbed brought it to the house today. My father said he has not seen a truck "deluxe" like this before. He had a '67 which I lost, and a '72. It told him my plans and he seems excited.

HeavyD · 12-18-2006, 10:09 PM

Wow, look at the stuff grow in that engine compartment. Neat score.

bad_turbo · 12-18-2006, 10:43 PM

way cool!

mr402 · 12-18-2006, 11:24 PM

Looks like it's running on organics. Very nice score. Best of luck with your project. Next thing you know you'll be hooked like the rest of us on this board.

72armyswbtruck · 12-19-2006, 01:52 AM

Nice Score

Bishops Trucks · 12-19-2006, 01:59 AM

They say "You can't have just one". I bought my first one 7 years ago and have had 5 since then. I still have 3 and my wife keeps saying one has to go. Yea right. They are paid for so why get rid of them. Nice trade you got there.

Aarons72s · 12-19-2006, 02:01 AM

Cool. I think you need to bring it and leave it at my house. lol Great find.

shaneschevys · 12-19-2006, 02:11 AM

Nice.

12-18-2006, 09:19 PM	#1
Midlothian Electric Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 50	Look what I got! OK This time I have a picture to upload. More to come Attached Images __________________ Quenton Lee Midlothian Electric Comapny Inc. Electrical Contractors Since 1965

12-18-2006, 09:29 PM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: Look what I got! Nice '71! __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

12-18-2006, 09:32 PM	#3
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Look what I got! cool find..you get it for free... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

12-18-2006, 09:37 PM	#4
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Look what I got! I like it !

12-18-2006, 09:48 PM	#5
Midlothian Electric Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 50	Re: Look what I got! Here are some more, and here is the original story behind this aquisition. I was doing some electrical work for a family friend, and I noticed in her back yard behind the barn a 1971 Chevy. I asked her what she was going to do with it. Her husband had died 4 years ago, and he was trying to fix it up. She said he was driving it, and then got sick. She said the only problem he had withit was a slight transmission leak. I asked how much she wanted for it, she said, "For you, nothing" come get it. Let me know how much my electrical work bill is." This was a month ago. I completed the electrical work on Friday. I went up today after church to pull it out so the rollback can get it. It was surrounded by briars, very sharp briars. Anywho, I got it out and snapped some pictures. I intend to make it a daily driver for advertising Midlothian Electric Company, along with the 71 GMC utility body truck I got earlier this year. I can see how these can become addictive. And since I have been on this board, I have been seeing these trucks everywhere. I even see trucks that family members have sitting in thier yards, loaded with junk. I don't "need" any more trucks, but I want them. I got too much to do in 2008, I want it ready to drive in our local parade in October. This board keeps me motivated. I'll be asking some stupid questions, please be patient. The flatbed brought it to the house today. My father said he has not seen a truck "deluxe" like this before. He had a '67 which I lost, and a '72. It told him my plans and he seems excited. Attached Images __________________ Quenton Lee Midlothian Electric Comapny Inc. Electrical Contractors Since 1965

12-18-2006, 10:09 PM	#6
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Look what I got! Wow, look at the stuff grow in that engine compartment. Neat score. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-18-2006, 10:43 PM	#7
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Look what I got! way cool! Attached Images __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

12-18-2006, 11:24 PM	#8
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Re: Look what I got! Looks like it's running on organics. Very nice score. Best of luck with your project. Next thing you know you'll be hooked like the rest of us on this board. __________________ Enjoying life again. Time to get those big blocks rolling.

12-19-2006, 01:52 AM	#9
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Look what I got! Nice Score __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-19-2006, 01:59 AM	#10
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Look what I got! They say "You can't have just one". I bought my first one 7 years ago and have had 5 since then. I still have 3 and my wife keeps saying one has to go. Yea right. They are paid for so why get rid of them. Nice trade you got there. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

12-19-2006, 02:01 AM	#11
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Look what I got! Cool. I think you need to bring it and leave it at my house. lol Great find.

12-19-2006, 02:11 AM	#12
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Look what I got! Nice. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**



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