1971 C30 Stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SSgtPitt · 12-16-2013, 11:13 PM

I just obtained a 1971 C30 Stepside with my daughter and am starting a restoration. I want the truck to stay original but am having NO luck in finding any info to help guide me in doing a historic rebuild. Any guidance would be appreciated.

**68350** · 12-16-2013, 11:52 PM

Welcome to the board! And try to post some pics!

cheyenne shortstep · 12-17-2013, 02:19 AM

C/30 stepsides are fairly uncommon, I've always wanted one please post some pictures.

**special-K** · 12-17-2013, 08:16 AM

Welcome to the site! You came to the right place. Start asking questions and we'll start answering them.

Keith Seymore · 12-17-2013, 08:19 AM

Welcome.

Here is the generic info packet from the GM Heritage Center archive for a '71 Chevy pickup.

This will give you a nice overview from the factory's perspective on option content and availability.

K

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs...olet-Truck.pdf

SSgtPitt · 01-02-2014, 09:26 AM

Comin' home.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 12-17-2013, 09:46 AM

Pics...
We need pics. I'm assuming it's a long step..

**uncle** · 12-17-2013, 06:14 PM

We're these called longhorns also or just 133" step?

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-17-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle

We're these called longhorns also or just 133" step?

I believe they're just called step side. longhorns were fleetsides. Someone will let us know if I'm wrong.....

**too much stuff** · 12-17-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle

We're these called longhorns also or just 133" step?

The longhorns were fleet and 8 1/2 feet. I think the c-30 step in question may be a 9 foot bed. Not very common...

Keith Seymore · 12-17-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

The longhorns were fleet and 8 1/2 feet. I think the c-30 step in question may be a 9 foot bed. Not very common...

Negative. A C30 stepper would be an 8 foot bed.

K

**too much stuff** · 12-17-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Negative. A C30 stepper would be an 8 foot bed.

K

So the C-30 could be 8 or 9' bed?

factorystock · 12-17-2013, 10:01 PM

The '71 C 30 pickup was only available as an 9' stepside.

Tinkermc · 12-17-2013, 06:43 PM

Welcome to the forum, were here to help.

In The Ten Ring · 12-17-2013, 07:32 PM

My truck is a stepside and therefore I DEMAND PICS!!!!!!

In The Ten Ring · 12-17-2013, 07:33 PM

Deleted...redundant.

Molberg · 12-18-2013, 09:14 AM

Welcome.... I think its great you're doin this with your daughter!

factorystock · 12-18-2013, 09:42 PM

C 30 stepsides are not a common site since they had low production numbers. Besides the longer heavier duty frame and bigger brakes, this model shares many common restoration parts with C 20's. Here is an example of a clean C 30.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1253470997

oklalawnboy · 01-01-2014, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factorystock

C 30 stepsides are not a common site since they had low production numbers. Besides the longer heavier duty frame and bigger brakes, this model shares many common restoration parts with C 20's. Here is an example of a clean C 30.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1253470997

This is a first for me. I have never seen one of these. Now I want one...

nds1968 · 01-01-2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oklalawnboy

This is a first for me. I have never seen one of these. Now I want one...

Here you go

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/4261362477.html

nds1968 · 01-01-2014, 02:47 PM

Welcome from PA can't wait for pics

oklalawnboy · 01-02-2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

Here you go

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/4261362477.html

That looks great! Wish I had the spare money for it.

SSgtPitt · 01-01-2014, 01:12 PM

Gentlemen, thank you for the help. I'll get some pics up later today.
It has a 9' bed. The hitch JUST misses my garage door.
It took me a while but I finally replaced the brake the system. The rear seals were shot, the adjusters frozen and the previous owner kept driving it unsure of why the drivers side rear wheel kept locking up when he stepped on the brake. I should write a blog on how to replace the rear brakes. The repair books say " remove brakes", that's a big help. Mine would, start, " drink two beers of your choice, hit your self in the head with a hammer two or three times, drink two more beers and call a mechanic." Did you know you have to remove the axles to get the drums off !?
Luckily I have a little shade tree experience and took pictures before I started, slowly removed everything with a bolt and wiggled and jiggled and used the hammer sparingly. NAPA Auto Parts and I have started a mutually beneficial relationship. I figure to just direct deposit 25% my paycheck directly to their cash register.
My son flies back to Okinawa in a few hours, afterwards I'll get some pics up.
Semper Fi

oklalawnboy · 01-01-2014, 01:32 PM

Welcome from Alabama! Looking forward to the photos.

**70cst** · 01-01-2014, 01:58 PM

Hey SSgtPitt ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

Don't forget we luc pictures

12-16-2013, 11:13 PM	#1
SSgtPitt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 11	1971 C30 Stepside I just obtained a 1971 C30 Stepside with my daughter and am starting a restoration. I want the truck to stay original but am having NO luck in finding any info to help guide me in doing a historic rebuild. Any guidance would be appreciated.

12-16-2013, 11:52 PM	#2
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12-17-2013, 02:19 AM	#3
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside C/30 stepsides are fairly uncommon, I've always wanted one please post some pictures.

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12-17-2013, 08:19 AM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,209	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside Welcome. Here is the generic info packet from the GM Heritage Center archive for a '71 Chevy pickup. This will give you a nice overview from the factory's perspective on option content and availability. K http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs...olet-Truck.pdf __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

01-02-2014, 09:26 AM	#6
SSgtPitt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 11	1971 C30 Stepside Comin' home.

12-17-2013, 09:46 AM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,172	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside Pics... We need pics. I'm assuming it's a long step.. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-17-2013, 06:14 PM	#8
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside We're these called longhorns also or just 133" step?

12-17-2013, 10:01 PM	#13
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,376	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside The '71 C 30 pickup was only available as an 9' stepside.

12-17-2013, 06:43 PM	#14
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside Welcome to the forum, were here to help.

12-17-2013, 07:32 PM	#15
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside My truck is a stepside and therefore I DEMAND PICS!!!!!!

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12-18-2013, 09:14 AM	#17
Molberg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manitoba Posts: 644	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside Welcome.... I think its great you're doin this with your daughter! __________________ -Project Nitemare- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607359

12-18-2013, 09:42 PM	#18
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,376	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside C 30 stepsides are not a common site since they had low production numbers. Besides the longer heavier duty frame and bigger brakes, this model shares many common restoration parts with C 20's. Here is an example of a clean C 30.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1253470997

01-01-2014, 02:47 PM	#21
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside Welcome from PA can't wait for pics __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers



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01-01-2014, 01:12 PM	#23
SSgtPitt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 11	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside Gentlemen, thank you for the help. I'll get some pics up later today. It has a 9' bed. The hitch JUST misses my garage door. It took me a while but I finally replaced the brake the system. The rear seals were shot, the adjusters frozen and the previous owner kept driving it unsure of why the drivers side rear wheel kept locking up when he stepped on the brake. I should write a blog on how to replace the rear brakes. The repair books say " remove brakes", that's a big help. Mine would, start, " drink two beers of your choice, hit your self in the head with a hammer two or three times, drink two more beers and call a mechanic." Did you know you have to remove the axles to get the drums off !? Luckily I have a little shade tree experience and took pictures before I started, slowly removed everything with a bolt and wiggled and jiggled and used the hammer sparingly. NAPA Auto Parts and I have started a mutually beneficial relationship. I figure to just direct deposit 25% my paycheck directly to their cash register. My son flies back to Okinawa in a few hours, afterwards I'll get some pics up. Semper Fi

01-01-2014, 01:32 PM	#24
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: 1971 C30 Stepside Welcome from Alabama! Looking forward to the photos. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

01-01-2014, 01:58 PM	#25
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