Picked up a 71 long bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

19723DR · 04-13-2008, 09:00 AM

I picked up this 71 Cheyenne for $600. It also came with a shortbed frame for $100 more. It originally had a 400 but was changed out for a 350. It has the high hump with heavy duty front and rear springs. It runs and drives but needs front brake pads. The fenders and doors have rust through and the rocker panels need replacing but the bed and tailgate are fairly straight. Look for a future project build.

Anybody know how many came with cab lights? Rare or not?

Trans Am wheels? I've never seen these kind of wheel adapters.

drivethechevy · 04-13-2008, 09:08 AM

sweet looks like a fun project

BurnoutNova · 04-13-2008, 10:32 AM

i was told once that no 1/2 ton trucks come with factory marker lamps (cab lights) but my K10 has them, and they are on the SPID so ive always thought it was kind of rare, nver seen another 1/2 ton with them.

3/4 and 1 tons had them more frequently, and i think all big trucks had them.

**El Jay** · 04-13-2008, 10:35 AM

From where I live; you stole the damn thing!

Have fun!!!!!

**68350** · 04-13-2008, 11:25 AM

cab lights were merely an option on 1/2 and 3/4, standard on one ton or bigger. the ones who have a 69 up with the raised pods. rare, i don't think so, cool, yes.

**too much stuff** · 04-13-2008, 04:18 PM

I have a 70 and 71 with cab lights like that. Both 1/2 tons.
Looks like you got a good buy on that one...

19723DR · 04-13-2008, 05:46 PM

I think the cab lights if not rare thay are uneak. I figured I can't loose for that price. The guy I bought it from was looking for a short bed and needed the money fast. I also told him to check out this website

Anybody know wow much a short bed frame sells for?

RCbowtie69 · 04-13-2008, 08:14 PM

great buy, save another truck, a little work here and there, it will be a very nice truck

04-13-2008, 09:00 AM	#1
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Picked up a 71 long bed I picked up this 71 Cheyenne for $600. It also came with a shortbed frame for $100 more. It originally had a 400 but was changed out for a 350. It has the high hump with heavy duty front and rear springs. It runs and drives but needs front brake pads. The fenders and doors have rust through and the rocker panels need replacing but the bed and tailgate are fairly straight. Look for a future project build. Anybody know how many came with cab lights? Rare or not? Trans Am wheels? I've never seen these kind of wheel adapters. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

04-13-2008, 09:08 AM	#2
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Picked up a 71 long bed sweet looks like a fun project __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

04-13-2008, 10:32 AM	#3
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Picked up a 71 long bed i was told once that no 1/2 ton trucks come with factory marker lamps (cab lights) but my K10 has them, and they are on the SPID so ive always thought it was kind of rare, nver seen another 1/2 ton with them. 3/4 and 1 tons had them more frequently, and i think all big trucks had them.

04-13-2008, 10:35 AM	#4
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Picked up a 71 long bed From where I live; you stole the damn thing! Have fun!!!!! __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

04-13-2008, 11:25 AM	#5
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Picked up a 71 long bed cab lights were merely an option on 1/2 and 3/4, standard on one ton or bigger. the ones who have a 69 up with the raised pods. rare, i don't think so, cool, yes. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

04-13-2008, 04:18 PM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Picked up a 71 long bed I have a 70 and 71 with cab lights like that. Both 1/2 tons. Looks like you got a good buy on that one... __________________ 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

04-13-2008, 05:46 PM	#7
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: Picked up a 71 long bed I think the cab lights if not rare thay are uneak. I figured I can't loose for that price. The guy I bought it from was looking for a short bed and needed the money fast. I also told him to check out this website Anybody know wow much a short bed frame sells for? __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in" Last edited by 19723DR; 04-13-2008 at 05:48 PM. Reason: goof

04-13-2008, 08:14 PM	#8
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Picked up a 71 long bed great buy, save another truck, a little work here and there, it will be a very nice truck



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