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05crewcab · 03-21-2010, 10:40 PM

Hello everyone! I bought this truck two weeks ago, and am thoroughly in LOVE

It's a 1971 c-20 350/TH350. The motor is a TXB block out of a 75 C-20, unkown when it was rebuilt, but it runs really well. new edelbrock carb, intake, and valve covers. The rest of the truck (other than the rear bumper and steering wheel) looks original. The interior is OG i think?

What do you guys think?

can someone decode the protecto-plate for me? I want to know if both sets of exterior trim are indeed original...and, what emblems should be on the tailgate?

zzzjojozzz · 03-21-2010, 10:46 PM

welcome very nice truck

Jeffs70 · 03-21-2010, 10:51 PM

oh very nice score on that truck and welcome.

sanford66 · 03-21-2010, 10:58 PM

Nice truck! It looks to me like, according to the spid, that the truck was solid red and just had the lower body side mouldings. Someone might have added the upper moulding and painted it white and red. They are correct for the year though. Joseph

Sillyoldman · 03-21-2010, 11:00 PM

Very nice. I noticed the glove box indicates cloth seat inserts? I can't tell in pic, is it still cloth? If so more pics plz.

*67/72junkie* · 03-21-2010, 11:14 PM

nice truck ,it has a 4 x 4 fan shroud.happy truckin and welcome to the 67 thru 72 clan.

your tailgate should have the upper and lower custom style trim but not the wide wood grain band in the middle like the cheyenne

05crewcab · 03-22-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 67/72junkie

nice truck ,it has a 4 x 4 fan shroud.happy truckin and welcome to the 67 thru 72 clan.

your tailgate should have the upper and lower custom style trim but not the wide wood grain band in the middle like the cheyenne

Thanks! weird that it has a 4x4 shroud...what is different on a two wheel drive? so there should be no labeling on the tailgate? I saw a black band in the LMC catalog that is like the woodgrain one... or do you think the tailgate isn't original? maybe the truck orginally had the tailgate with stamped letters?

*67/72junkie* · 03-22-2010, 01:04 AM

the motor sits father back in a 4x4 so the shroud is a lot deeper to reach the fan.the custom and custom deluxe trim option has a narrow upper and lower molding on the tailgate unless it has some special promotional package which would be listed on the spid in the glove box.the woodgrain tailgate band will be on the top of the line trim packages with cst trim or special promo.Trucks with factory black lower molding will have narrow upper and lower tailgate trim. trucks with woodgrain lower trim will have narrow upper and wide woodgrain lower trim on tailgate like the gmc super custom shown in the previous pic.go to the picture gallery and look at some other members trucks and you will be able to see the differant trim levels.the smooth tailgate is aftermarket.all factory chevy and gmc gates are lettered even under the wide molding.

05crewcab · 03-21-2010, 11:16 PM

More pics, and it looks like it has "B85 belt molding" and "BX2 body side mldg-wde L" are those the same thing? from what i can tell both sets are original...eventhough the truck started as solid color "light red". ALso, what should be on the tailgate? i'm not sure it is original...

leh72super1500 · 03-21-2010, 11:09 PM

If you are referring to the upper and body side moldings your SPID indicates Option BX2 - BODY SIDE MOLDING WIDE (lower) and B85 - BELT MOLDING (upper) trim moldings which is the same on my GMC Super Custom. The tailgate also should have the upper and lower trim moldings with a Wide band Chevrolet or GMC across the middle. The tail and backup lights should also have a surrounding trim piece.

Hope this helps!

05crewcab · 03-21-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by leh72super1500

If you are referring to the upper and body side moldings your SPID indicates Option BX2 - BODY SIDE MOLDING WIDE (lower) and B85 - BELT MOLDING (upper) trim moldings which is the same on my GMC Super Custom. The tailgate also should have the upper and lower trim moldings with a Wide band Chevrolet or GMC across the middle. The tail and backup lights should also have a surrounding trim piece.

Hope this helps!

Gotcha... i thought so! i have the one tail light bezel, and no parts from the tailgate...which is pretty beat up... better get shoppin

leh72super1500 · 03-21-2010, 11:26 PM

I'm not sure about 71 but I believe in 72 the BX2 and B85 options included the tailgate moldings as well. Here is a picture of mine.

Sillyoldman · 03-22-2010, 01:13 AM

Here's a pic of my '71 gate.

OhOneWS6 · 03-22-2010, 09:59 AM

Nice truck. Lots of good info here. You will find everything you need to know. Just for the record a protect-o-plate was a credit card sized plate that came with the truck. It was not attached to the truck. It was given to the original owner. The label you are referring to is the Service Parts Identification label or SPID.

05crewcab · 03-22-2010, 10:24 AM

Thanks for all the great info guys! I am going to have a LOT of questions about the truck...nice to know where the answers are!

03-21-2010, 10:40 PM	#1
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	New truck...new member! Hello everyone! I bought this truck two weeks ago, and am thoroughly in LOVE It's a 1971 c-20 350/TH350. The motor is a TXB block out of a 75 C-20, unkown when it was rebuilt, but it runs really well. new edelbrock carb, intake, and valve covers. The rest of the truck (other than the rear bumper and steering wheel) looks original. The interior is OG i think? What do you guys think? can someone decode the protecto-plate for me? I want to know if both sets of exterior trim are indeed original...and, what emblems should be on the tailgate? Attached Images

03-21-2010, 10:46 PM	#2
zzzjojozzz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wolcott ny Posts: 37	Re: New truck...new member! welcome very nice truck

03-21-2010, 10:51 PM	#3
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: New truck...new member! oh very nice score on that truck and welcome.

03-21-2010, 10:58 PM	#4
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: New truck...new member! Nice truck! It looks to me like, according to the spid, that the truck was solid red and just had the lower body side mouldings. Someone might have added the upper moulding and painted it white and red. They are correct for the year though. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

03-21-2010, 11:00 PM	#5
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: New truck...new member! Very nice. I noticed the glove box indicates cloth seat inserts? I can't tell in pic, is it still cloth? If so more pics plz. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-21-2010, 11:14 PM	#6
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: New truck...new member! nice truck ,it has a 4 x 4 fan shroud.happy truckin and welcome to the 67 thru 72 clan.your tailgate should have the upper and lower custom style trim but not the wide wood grain band in the middle like the cheyenne Last edited by 67/72junkie; 03-21-2010 at 11:17 PM.

03-22-2010, 01:04 AM	#8
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: New truck...new member! the motor sits father back in a 4x4 so the shroud is a lot deeper to reach the fan.the custom and custom deluxe trim option has a narrow upper and lower molding on the tailgate unless it has some special promotional package which would be listed on the spid in the glove box.the woodgrain tailgate band will be on the top of the line trim packages with cst trim or special promo.Trucks with factory black lower molding will have narrow upper and lower tailgate trim. trucks with woodgrain lower trim will have narrow upper and wide woodgrain lower trim on tailgate like the gmc super custom shown in the previous pic.go to the picture gallery and look at some other members trucks and you will be able to see the differant trim levels.the smooth tailgate is aftermarket.all factory chevy and gmc gates are lettered even under the wide molding. Last edited by 67/72junkie; 03-22-2010 at 01:06 AM.

03-21-2010, 11:16 PM	#9
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: New truck...new member! More pics, and it looks like it has "B85 belt molding" and "BX2 body side mldg-wde L" are those the same thing? from what i can tell both sets are original...eventhough the truck started as solid color "light red". ALso, what should be on the tailgate? i'm not sure it is original... Attached Images

03-21-2010, 11:09 PM	#10
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: New truck...new member! If you are referring to the upper and body side moldings your SPID indicates Option BX2 - BODY SIDE MOLDING WIDE (lower) and B85 - BELT MOLDING (upper) trim moldings which is the same on my GMC Super Custom. The tailgate also should have the upper and lower trim moldings with a Wide band Chevrolet or GMC across the middle. The tail and backup lights should also have a surrounding trim piece. Hope this helps! __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

03-21-2010, 11:26 PM	#12
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: New truck...new member! I'm not sure about 71 but I believe in 72 the BX2 and B85 options included the tailgate moldings as well. Here is a picture of mine. Attached Images __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

03-22-2010, 01:13 AM	#13
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: New truck...new member! Here's a pic of my '71 gate. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-22-2010, 09:59 AM	#14
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: New truck...new member! Nice truck. Lots of good info here. You will find everything you need to know. Just for the record a protect-o-plate was a credit card sized plate that came with the truck. It was not attached to the truck. It was given to the original owner. The label you are referring to is the Service Parts Identification label or SPID. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400 Last edited by OhOneWS6; 03-22-2010 at 10:00 AM.

03-22-2010, 10:24 AM	#15
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: New truck...new member! Thanks for all the great info guys! I am going to have a LOT of questions about the truck...nice to know where the answers are!



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