Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C/10 King · 08-17-2013, 06:05 PM

Well I've been hang around the dark side (60-66 forum) for a while,

but the day before yesterday I brought home this little 71' (a runner) short fleet thinking, it's not the prettiest "Plain Jain" I ever owned however this one has all the makings of a shop/rat truck,

anyway you guys be the judge and we all know my track record!

Enjoy.....a 6 cyl, 3 on the tree, soft ray glass (how I love tinted glass) with about a 3/5 drop.

Jayschevy · 08-17-2013, 08:24 PM

Nice...

CC69Rat · 08-17-2013, 08:37 PM

As always .. another nice one ! What are the plans ?
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**lolife99** · 08-17-2013, 08:49 PM

Like it ALOT.
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denz72 · 08-17-2013, 09:00 PM

At least she is in good hands now..that didn't sound right but you know what I mean congrat's

**Boog** · 08-17-2013, 09:40 PM

Rene tune it up, check the brakes and steering and drive it just like it is. As in don't change a thing.

hopped up · 08-17-2013, 09:54 PM

I really like those hubcaps Rene. (I just got some for my truck )

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67_C-30 · 08-17-2013, 11:02 PM

Another nice truck, Rene. I envision you having like a huge stack of those wide stripe white walls in your shop just waiting to go on new trucks you pull in! -lol

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I really like those hubcaps Rene. (I just got some for my truck )

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X2 and X2!

Those caps are a great alternative for the factory 67 - 68 caps. I painted the indented ring and bowtie red like the '67 deluxe caps, and they look really nice.

**special-K** · 08-18-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Another nice truck, Rene. I envision you having like a huge stack of those wide stripe white walls in your shop just waiting to go on new trucks you pull in! -lol

Nope. Same set. When he's selling a truck and the buyer tries bringing the price down Rene says,"Hmmm...I can do that,if I keep the tires"

67_C-30 · 08-18-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Nope. Same set. When he's selling a truck and the buyer tries bringing the price down Rene says,"Hmmm...I can do that,if I keep the tires"

You're probably right -lol The lug holes on the rims are probably work hardened!

C/10 King · 08-18-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayschevy

Nice...

Thanks Jay!

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

As always .. another nice one ! What are the plans ?
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Chad, I think you know the plans, ask Shawno.

**See bottom line.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Like it ALOT.
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Thanks Keith, but would you like it with a 63' grill?

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Originally Posted by denz72

At least she is in good hands now..that didn't sound right but you know what I mean congrat's

I know what you mean Dennis.

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Originally Posted by Boog

Rene tune it up, check the brakes and steering and drive it just like it is. As in don't change a thing.

You read my mind.

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Originally Posted by hopped up

I really like those hubcaps Rene. (I just got some for my truck )

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Andy, they look a lot better than I thought.

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Another nice truck, Rene. I envision you having like a huge stack of those wide stripe white walls in your shop just waiting to go on new trucks you pull in! -lol

X2 and X2!

Those caps are a great alternative for the factory 67 - 68 caps. I painted the indented ring and bowtie red like the '67 deluxe caps, and they look really nice.

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Originally Posted by special-K

Nope. Same set. When he's selling a truck and the buyer tries bringing the price down Rene says,"Hmmm...I can do that,if I keep the tires"

Actually when I saw the tires I thought to myself "hey it looks like I owned once before".

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

You're probably right -lol The lug holes on the rims are probably work hardened!

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Is it for sale?

can't stay away for long
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Shawno, this truck has your name written all over it.

Let's talk!!! we miss you here Shawno and it's getting boring without you.

shawno72 · 08-17-2013, 11:27 PM

Is it for sale?

can't stay away for long
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CC69Rat · 08-18-2013, 07:59 PM

You'd look good in it Shawn!

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**special-K** · 08-18-2013, 08:09 PM

Yeah buddy,I did see those came already on it. I bet that guy really soaked you on this one!

(did you even look the truck over?)

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-18-2013, 08:56 PM

Dang, go away for the weekend and I miss a lot..... I like it Rene..
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Daaaanz67 · 08-18-2013, 10:24 PM

Perfect candidate for an ls would be an extreme sleeper nice find again.
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C/10 King · 08-18-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

You'd look good in it Shawn!

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X2!

No pressure Shawno!

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yeah buddy,I did see those came already on it. I bet that guy really soaked you on this one!

(did you even look the truck over?)

Of course I looked over,.....after I brought it home.

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Dang, go away for the weekend and I miss a lot..... I like it Rene..
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Thanks Dale.

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Originally Posted by Daaaanz67

Perfect candidate for an ls would be an extreme sleeper nice find again.
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Do you hear this Shawno???

Thanks Dan.

67_C-30 · 08-18-2013, 10:42 PM

Shawno - you know you want that truck! You NEED that truck!!!

C_Ruiz · 08-18-2013, 11:46 PM

I like it! I also think it should stay like that BUT...slam it the lowest possible on those wheels! Haha.
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**leddzepp** · 08-19-2013, 01:42 AM

Another great score!
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Chvy2NV · 08-19-2013, 10:12 AM

nice truck Rene.. diggin the paint scheme

**Homebuilt Hotrods** · 08-19-2013, 11:39 AM

Nice truck!

C/10 King · 08-19-2013, 12:02 PM

Thanks guys for the kind words, the truck is a little rougher than the pictures show, the rockers do need to be replaced and there is rust in the typical areas, but it's a runner and the bed is clean

with a super nice floor, I'm guessing the old bed whether it was a fleet or a step was in pretty bad shape, hopefully Shawno is okay with all of this.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-19-2013, 12:24 PM

Shawno is being suspiciously quiet.....

CC69Rat · 08-19-2013, 12:41 PM

I think I hear a D11 coming now..
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08-17-2013, 06:05 PM	#1
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Well I've been hang around the dark side (60-66 forum) for a while, but the day before yesterday I brought home this little 71' (a runner) short fleet thinking, it's not the prettiest "Plain Jain" I ever owned however this one has all the makings of a shop/rat truck, anyway you guys be the judge and we all know my track record! Enjoy.....a 6 cyl, 3 on the tree, soft ray glass (how I love tinted glass) with about a 3/5 drop. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

08-17-2013, 08:24 PM	#2
Jayschevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 429	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Nice...

08-17-2013, 08:37 PM	#3
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. As always .. another nice one ! What are the plans ? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-17-2013, 08:49 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Like it ALOT. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-17-2013, 09:00 PM	#5
denz72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: la habra Ca Posts: 263	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. At least she is in good hands now..that didn't sound right but you know what I mean congrat's

08-17-2013, 09:40 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Rene tune it up, check the brakes and steering and drive it just like it is. As in don't change a thing. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-17-2013, 09:54 PM	#7
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. I really like those hubcaps Rene. (I just got some for my truck ) Posted via Mobile Device

08-17-2013, 11:27 PM	#12
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Is it for sale? can't stay away for long Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

08-18-2013, 07:59 PM	#13
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. You'd look good in it Shawn! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-18-2013, 08:09 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Yeah buddy,I did see those came already on it. I bet that guy really soaked you on this one! (did you even look the truck over?) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-18-2013, 08:56 PM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Dang, go away for the weekend and I miss a lot..... I like it Rene.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-18-2013, 10:24 PM	#16
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Perfect candidate for an ls would be an extreme sleeper nice find again. Posted via Mobile Device

08-18-2013, 10:42 PM	#18
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Shawno - you know you want that truck! You NEED that truck!!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-18-2013, 11:46 PM	#19
C_Ruiz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: 650-209-916 Posts: 92	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. I like it! I also think it should stay like that BUT...slam it the lowest possible on those wheels! Haha. Posted via Mobile Device

08-19-2013, 01:42 AM	#20
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Another great score! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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08-19-2013, 10:12 AM	#21
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. nice truck Rene.. diggin the paint scheme

08-19-2013, 11:39 AM	#22
Homebuilt Hotrods Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Black Hills, SD Posts: 347	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Nice truck! __________________ Garage Built

08-19-2013, 12:02 PM	#23
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Thanks guys for the kind words, the truck is a little rougher than the pictures show, the rockers do need to be replaced and there is rust in the typical areas, but it's a runner and the bed is clean with a super nice floor, I'm guessing the old bed whether it was a fleet or a step was in pretty bad shape, hopefully Shawno is okay with all of this. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

08-19-2013, 12:24 PM	#24
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. Shawno is being suspiciously quiet..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-19-2013, 12:41 PM	#25
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Back to my old tricks!!! 1971' Short Fleet. I think I hear a D11 coming now.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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