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farside847 · 06-08-2005, 11:13 AM

Well, its not pretty. But its pretty tempting. Its a 71 fleetside shortbed (at least I think its a shortbed) with a 350 and automatic transmission. Has rust in all the normal places. The dash and doors have been cut

. But it runs, although it sounds rough and needs a little engine TLC. I was hoping some of you guys could help me out with some questions...

- How would you repair that dent in the corner of the cab by the rear window?
- This is a shortbed, right? Stupid me didnt measure it.
- Is the steering colomn original and is just missing the display stuff? Or is this a hack from another car?
- Im used to stepsides... Is the bed supposed to separate that much from the cab?
- What is it worth?

motocrosschump · 06-08-2005, 11:15 AM

Long wheel base

redhead69 · 06-08-2005, 11:25 AM

I'd say its worth around 1200.00? Looks like the original column with a smaller steering wheel. The bed looks normal as far as seperation and that dent is a doozy.. bad spot. Looks like it would be a great hauler though!!

67ChevyRedneck · 06-08-2005, 11:28 AM

1. Slide hammer and a minimal amound of bondo?
2. Absolutely a longbed.
3. Steering column appears stock with the shift indicator stuff missing. Has some kind of late-model sterring wheel on it.
4. Cab/bed alignment looks ok to me, but check the frame for damage if this concerns you.
5. $1,800-2,500: Look under the truck real good for rust, peel back the winshield rubber and look for rust inside/out, look body over closely for bondo.

chevyfarmer · 06-08-2005, 11:35 AM

As mentioned earlier it is a long box, and the dent well, that's a tuffy. I think a uni spotter stud gun and a slide hammer could get it out pretty well thought. I would look real close at it body wise because primer can hide a lot of body work (bondo). Good luck.

sixty8c10 · 06-08-2005, 11:36 AM

i picked up a 71 gmc long fleet recently in better condition (bodywise) for 400$.

but it looks like you found a decent driver, good luck

farside847 · 06-08-2005, 11:54 AM

Bummer, Im not really looking for a longbed project. If anyone wants to look at it let me know and I will give you the guys number. He is asking $800 but will take less. It also owes $120 in back registration.

chickenwing · 06-08-2005, 12:45 PM

Registation back fees can be waived you declare yourself a car collector. Don't remember what section of the vehicle code it's in but can look it up if someone is interested.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-08-2005, 01:37 PM

If she ain't full of bondo, 800 is a good deal. I put $1800 just cause everything is so expensive in Cali, a little price calibration. Round here in SC that's a 500-1200 dollar truck.

06-08-2005, 11:13 AM	#1
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Looked at "Fixer-Upper" last night... Well, its not pretty. But its pretty tempting. Its a 71 fleetside shortbed (at least I think its a shortbed) with a 350 and automatic transmission. Has rust in all the normal places. The dash and doors have been cut . But it runs, although it sounds rough and needs a little engine TLC. I was hoping some of you guys could help me out with some questions... - How would you repair that dent in the corner of the cab by the rear window? - This is a shortbed, right? Stupid me didnt measure it. - Is the steering colomn original and is just missing the display stuff? Or is this a hack from another car? - Im used to stepsides... Is the bed supposed to separate that much from the cab? - What is it worth? __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

06-08-2005, 11:15 AM	#2
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Long wheel base __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

06-08-2005, 11:28 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	1. Slide hammer and a minimal amound of bondo? 2. Absolutely a longbed. 3. Steering column appears stock with the shift indicator stuff missing. Has some kind of late-model sterring wheel on it. 4. Cab/bed alignment looks ok to me, but check the frame for damage if this concerns you. 5. $1,800-2,500: Look under the truck real good for rust, peel back the winshield rubber and look for rust inside/out, look body over closely for bondo. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-08-2005, 11:35 AM	#5
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	As mentioned earlier it is a long box, and the dent well, that's a tuffy. I think a uni spotter stud gun and a slide hammer could get it out pretty well thought. I would look real close at it body wise because primer can hide a lot of body work (bondo). Good luck. __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

06-08-2005, 11:36 AM	#6
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	i picked up a 71 gmc long fleet recently in better condition (bodywise) for 400$. but it looks like you found a decent driver, good luck __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

06-08-2005, 11:25 AM	#3
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	I'd say its worth around 1200.00? Looks like the original column with a smaller steering wheel. The bed looks normal as far as seperation and that dent is a doozy.. bad spot. Looks like it would be a great hauler though!!

06-08-2005, 11:54 AM	#7
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Bummer, Im not really looking for a longbed project. If anyone wants to look at it let me know and I will give you the guys number. He is asking $800 but will take less. It also owes $120 in back registration. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

06-08-2005, 12:45 PM	#8
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Registation back fees can be waived you declare yourself a car collector. Don't remember what section of the vehicle code it's in but can look it up if someone is interested. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

06-08-2005, 01:37 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	If she ain't full of bondo, 800 is a good deal. I put $1800 just cause everything is so expensive in Cali, a little price calibration. Round here in SC that's a 500-1200 dollar truck. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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