Project 71 GMC is finally finished - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eddie H. · 11-25-2014, 07:40 PM

It took several years, with countless problems, setbacks and delays, and I lost track of the dollars, but I'm still glad that I was able to rescue this tired old girl from the crusher. Here are some before and after pictures.

**too much stuff** · 11-25-2014, 07:44 PM

Looks good!

**Stocker** · 11-25-2014, 07:49 PM

That's a fantastic transformation, just goes to show what can be done given enough talent, folding money, and hard work.

flashed · 11-25-2014, 07:59 PM

very nice ,good job on it .

Vintage Windmills · 11-25-2014, 08:25 PM

Job well done!!

**70cst** · 11-25-2014, 08:35 PM

One word

Mike C · 11-25-2014, 08:38 PM

Beautiful truck. Very nice work.

chaztruett · 11-26-2014, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

One word

**RenoKeene** · 11-26-2014, 11:00 AM

Very nice! Congrats.

BrianG · 11-26-2014, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

One word

x2

**DeadheadNM** · 11-25-2014, 08:52 PM

Big congrats on a job well done! Ready for the next one

hdff · 11-25-2014, 10:11 PM

Another bad ass truck in the great state of Texas. Looks great, nice work!

davepl · 11-25-2014, 10:24 PM

The quality remains long after the price is forgotten. Or so they tell me, but I have a long memory :-)

**derotoreut** · 11-25-2014, 10:36 PM

Nice work. Beautiful looking truck. What did you use for the steering column and seats?

**72 tigger** · 11-25-2014, 10:56 PM

Very nice job- enjoy driving it!

Z10 · 11-25-2014, 11:02 PM

Nice to see another great looking

back on it's feet in the lone start state!

**Cash3481** · 11-25-2014, 11:09 PM

Nice truck! Very much worth the waiteth! Lol
Great looking truck.

boraxman · 11-25-2014, 11:15 PM

Nice job/

Eddie H. · 11-25-2014, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

Nice work. Beautiful looking truck. What did you use for the steering column and seats?

The seats are aftermarket buckets with fold down center section, and the tilt column is out of a chevy van.

**davischevy** · 11-25-2014, 11:29 PM

That sure is a Purdy General Motors Corporation truck.

Eddie H. · 11-25-2014, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

That sure is a Purdy General Motors Corporation truck.

Is that what GMC stands for? I always thought it was "gotta mechanic coming"

**davischevy** · 11-25-2014, 11:45 PM

For those of us with these old trucks, it means "Get More Cash".

Eddie H. · 11-26-2014, 09:24 AM

Thanks for all the kind words. I'm extremely glad to finally get it done. It's not a perfect "show truck" by any means, and was never intended to be. It was built to be driven daily. I put it back pretty much stock, except for a relocated gas tank, a nicer seat, one piece windows, and electric windows and door locks. Mechanically, It is just the stock 350 with a slightly improved cam, HEI and edlebrock intake and carb. I did replace the TH350 with a 700r4 trans and swapped out the 3:08 gears for 3:73 for improved driveability and maybe slightly better fuel mileage. ( 10 mpg instead of 8). Once again, thanks for all the kind words, and to all those who are doing a restoration and getting discouraged, my advice is just keep on keeping on and never giver up. It's like eating an elephant. You just have to take it one bite at a time.

R.L. · 11-26-2014, 10:13 AM

Love that black and chrome.

Warrens69GMC · 11-26-2014, 11:19 AM

very nice!

11-25-2014, 07:40 PM	#1
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Project 71 GMC is finally finished It took several years, with countless problems, setbacks and delays, and I lost track of the dollars, but I'm still glad that I was able to rescue this tired old girl from the crusher. Here are some before and after pictures. Attached Images __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

11-25-2014, 07:44 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Looks good! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-25-2014, 07:49 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished That's a fantastic transformation, just goes to show what can be done given enough talent, folding money, and hard work. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-25-2014, 07:59 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished very nice ,good job on it .

11-25-2014, 08:25 PM	#5
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Job well done!! __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

11-25-2014, 08:35 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished One word Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-25-2014, 08:38 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Beautiful truck. Very nice work. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

11-26-2014, 11:00 AM	#9
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Very nice! Congrats. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-25-2014, 08:52 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Big congrats on a job well done! Ready for the next one __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-25-2014, 10:11 PM	#12
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Another bad ass truck in the great state of Texas. Looks great, nice work! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-25-2014, 10:24 PM	#13
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished The quality remains long after the price is forgotten. Or so they tell me, but I have a long memory :-) __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-25-2014, 10:36 PM	#14
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Nice work. Beautiful looking truck. What did you use for the steering column and seats? __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

11-25-2014, 10:56 PM	#15
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,239	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Very nice job- enjoy driving it!

11-25-2014, 11:02 PM	#16
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Nice to see another great looking back on it's feet in the lone start state! __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

11-25-2014, 11:09 PM	#17
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Nice truck! Very much worth the waiteth! Lol Great looking truck. __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!



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11-25-2014, 11:15 PM	#18
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Nice job/ __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-25-2014, 11:29 PM	#20
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,836	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished That sure is a Purdy General Motors Corporation truck. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-25-2014, 11:45 PM	#22
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,836	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished For those of us with these old trucks, it means "Get More Cash". __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-26-2014, 09:24 AM	#23
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Thanks for all the kind words. I'm extremely glad to finally get it done. It's not a perfect "show truck" by any means, and was never intended to be. It was built to be driven daily. I put it back pretty much stock, except for a relocated gas tank, a nicer seat, one piece windows, and electric windows and door locks. Mechanically, It is just the stock 350 with a slightly improved cam, HEI and edlebrock intake and carb. I did replace the TH350 with a 700r4 trans and swapped out the 3:08 gears for 3:73 for improved driveability and maybe slightly better fuel mileage. ( 10 mpg instead of 8). Once again, thanks for all the kind words, and to all those who are doing a restoration and getting discouraged, my advice is just keep on keeping on and never giver up. It's like eating an elephant. You just have to take it one bite at a time. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

11-26-2014, 10:13 AM	#24
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished Love that black and chrome.

11-26-2014, 11:19 AM	#25
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Project 71 GMC is finally finished very nice!

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