1971 c-20 stepside long bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

targetbreaker · 03-15-2015, 08:40 PM

I have a 1971 c-20
long bed step side 350 4bar carb 4 speed less than 15,ooo. org miles. 4by 4

folks tell me, is it rare or not?

**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-15-2015, 08:55 PM

Sounds like a great truck, how about some pictures.

How do you know what the true mileage is?

Mike C · 03-15-2015, 09:00 PM

Rare doesn't always mean valuable...

But a genuine 15,000 mile truck IN GOOD CONDITION is rare just because they were used. Long bed stepsides were not as common as fleetsides, and 4x4 were not as common as 2 wheel drive.

So yes, it's reasonably "rare" in terms of those options, but only (3) things matter in the end: condition, condition, and condition.

Pictures of said truck? Pictures of the SPID (sticker in glovebox that shows all options on the truck)?

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-15-2015, 09:01 PM

Is it a C20 converted to 4x4 or is it a K20?

targetbreaker · 03-15-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

Is it a C20 converted to 4x4 or is it a K20?

i am the 2 nd owner local fire dept was the 1 st owner it say c-20 on it and the papers. it was orderd 4 by 4 and bought new 1971 it was used as a fire brush truck.

not sure if I can post photos on here or not?

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-15-2015, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by targetbreaker

i am the 2 nd owner local fire dept was the 1 st owner it say c-20 on it and the papers. it was orderd 4 by 4 and bought new 1971 it was used as a fire brush truck.

not sure if I can post photos on here or not?

If it came from GM as a 4 by 4 it is a K20, not a C20.

targetbreaker · 03-15-2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

If it came from GM as a 4 by 4 it is a K20, not a C20.

the org title said [ke 2] it sold for $3714.47 in 1971

markers on it all c-20 350

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-15-2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by targetbreaker

the org title said [ke 2] it sold for $3714.47 in 1971

markers on it all c-20 350

Say what?

factorystock · 03-15-2015, 09:02 PM

Sounds rare at 15K, but, speedo's turn back to Zero after 100K. Only after several close up photos of interior, exterior, underhood and underneath will the determination of the rareity be known.

targetbreaker · 03-15-2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Sounds rare at 15K, but, speedo's turn back to Zero after 100K. Only after several close up photos of interior, exterior, underhood and underneath will the determination of the rareity be known.

no no, its the real deal.

JHT67 · 03-15-2015, 09:46 PM

Keep it.

simplepeddler · 03-15-2015, 10:01 PM

pics please

targetbreaker · 03-16-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by simplepeddler

pics please

a few for you.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-15-2015, 11:02 PM

The emblems will say C20 even though it's a K20. There wasn't any K20 emblems

**Already Gone** · 03-16-2015, 01:35 AM

subscribed

targetbreaker · 03-16-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Saclandman

Sounds like an awesome truck. There's a lot of folks who don't like the look of the long step. But they are unique, and you wont see many on the road like it. If it's in as good of shape as you say, keep it, love it, drive it. I would. Looking forward to seeing some pics.

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The emblems will say C20 even though it's a K20. There wasn't any K20 emblems

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Saclandman · 03-16-2015, 10:02 AM

Sounds like an awesome truck. There's a lot of folks who don't like the look of the long step. But they are unique, and you wont see many on the road like it. If it's in as good of shape as you say, keep it, love it, drive it. I would. Looking forward to seeing some pics.

targetbreaker · 03-16-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Saclandman

Sounds like an awesome truck. There's a lot of folks who don't like the look of the long step. But they are unique, and you wont see many on the road like it. If it's in as good of shape as you say, keep it, love it, drive it. I would. Looking forward to seeing some pics.

well I took about 20 some photos of today, its cover in dust from winter storage. Now I am trying to post them on here, with luck, I am not that great on cpu.
thanks ,
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simplepeddler · 03-16-2015, 04:25 PM

I would have that in a heartbeat!! cool and unique truck!

srvivor71 · 03-16-2015, 04:36 PM

Awesome looking truck! Small fire departments can be a treasure trove for great low mileage old trucks.

Bladeboy1998 · 03-16-2015, 04:45 PM

Oh my god! my dad worked at perrysburg twp. Fire for years. I just showed him the truck and he remembers it, said he has driven it multiple times! That truck wouldn't happen to be at the public works building on line city road, would it? Can I get a pic of the door logo? I would love to have it as a wallpaper!

simplepeddler · 03-16-2015, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

Oh my god! my dad worked at perrysburg twp. Fire for years. I just showed him the truck and he remembers it, said he has driven it multiple times! That truck wouldn't happen to be at the public works building on line city road, would it? Can I get a pic of the door logo? I would love to have it as a wallpaper!

NOW THAT is a cool connection!

Bladeboy1998 · 03-16-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by simplepeddler

NOW THAT is a cool connection!

Yes it is!

hammerholley · 03-16-2015, 05:36 PM

In 67 they made 785 lb stepside 8 lug.
Not sure in 71 but rare yep!

**Already Gone** · 03-16-2015, 05:39 PM

That is a sweet truck. It looks like an Estate truck to me. What I mean by Estate is that it would be in my Estate if I owned it. Did you get the tailgate with it?

03-15-2015, 08:40 PM	#1
targetbreaker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: bloomville , ohio Posts: 32	1971 c-20 stepside long bed I have a 1971 c-20 long bed step side 350 4bar carb 4 speed less than 15,ooo. org miles. 4by 4 folks tell me, is it rare or not? Last edited by 70cst; 03-15-2015 at 09:58 PM.

03-15-2015, 08:55 PM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,887	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed Sounds like a great truck, how about some pictures. How do you know what the true mileage is? __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

03-15-2015, 09:01 PM	#4
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed Is it a C20 converted to 4x4 or is it a K20? __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

03-15-2015, 09:02 PM	#9
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,400	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed Sounds rare at 15K, but, speedo's turn back to Zero after 100K. Only after several close up photos of interior, exterior, underhood and underneath will the determination of the rareity be known.

03-15-2015, 09:46 PM	#11
JHT67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 972	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed Keep it. __________________ Going through life's daily grind, I can feel the effects of this physical body's fleeting days, But with a young spirit I look toward a brighter day, knowing that in the eyes of eternity, I am but a babe in the arms of my Lord.........

03-15-2015, 09:00 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,740	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed Rare doesn't always mean valuable... But a genuine 15,000 mile truck IN GOOD CONDITION is rare just because they were used. Long bed stepsides were not as common as fleetsides, and 4x4 were not as common as 2 wheel drive. So yes, it's reasonably "rare" in terms of those options, but only (3) things matter in the end: condition, condition, and condition. Pictures of said truck? Pictures of the SPID (sticker in glovebox that shows all options on the truck)? __________________ 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

03-15-2015, 10:01 PM	#12
simplepeddler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Saint Amant, Louisisiana Posts: 101	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed pics please

03-15-2015, 11:02 PM	#14
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03-16-2015, 01:35 AM	#15
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,170	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed subscribed __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-16-2015, 10:02 AM	#17
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed Sounds like an awesome truck. There's a lot of folks who don't like the look of the long step. But they are unique, and you wont see many on the road like it. If it's in as good of shape as you say, keep it, love it, drive it. I would. Looking forward to seeing some pics. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

03-16-2015, 04:25 PM	#19
simplepeddler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Saint Amant, Louisisiana Posts: 101	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed I would have that in a heartbeat!! cool and unique truck!

03-16-2015, 04:36 PM	#20
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 456	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed Awesome looking truck! Small fire departments can be a treasure trove for great low mileage old trucks.

03-16-2015, 04:45 PM	#21
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed Oh my god! my dad worked at perrysburg twp. Fire for years. I just showed him the truck and he remembers it, said he has driven it multiple times! That truck wouldn't happen to be at the public works building on line city road, would it? Can I get a pic of the door logo? I would love to have it as a wallpaper!

03-16-2015, 05:36 PM	#24
hammerholley Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: montgomery alabama Posts: 12	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed In 67 they made 785 lb stepside 8 lug. Not sure in 71 but rare yep!

03-16-2015, 05:39 PM	#25
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,170	Re: 1971 c-20 stepside long bed That is a sweet truck. It looks like an Estate truck to me. What I mean by Estate is that it would be in my Estate if I owned it. Did you get the tailgate with it? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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