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Earley · 03-17-2010, 05:23 AM

Hey there picked up this SWB '71 today. Guess I will be able to start contributing now that I actually have one of these and not lurking haha. Plans are to fix the sheetmetal, get it mechanically sound, and just have fun, make it rat style. May flat black it in the future just depends how the repairs turn out. It's a 350 with a 5 speed manual.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-17-2010, 05:37 AM

Welcome to the 67-72 Chevy Truck Board from West Michigan!

Looks like you will be busy! Good luck on your project and have fun.

Jim

jim zag · 03-17-2010, 06:19 AM

I like IT!!!!!

clos69 · 03-17-2010, 06:33 AM

Very nice swb.....when you get better pics...please add them here

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post3864950 ....then you can join the patina club in my sig

powell72 · 03-17-2010, 08:46 AM

Cool truck, if you check out the link in clos69's post there's a pic of it on page 17, we were admiring it even before you got it!

JohnC · 03-17-2010, 09:43 AM

Glad to see someone picked that truck up. I have been eyeballing it for a couple of months now. However, I ask you to tell me that it wasn't as nice as it looked in the pics.

That's what I had to keep telling myself so I wouldn't go look at it.

Welcome to the boards. It's nice to see more Oklahoma guys getting on here. If you get a chance check out the Oklahoma section. There is a link in my sig. We have been trying to get together pretty regularly, and would love to have you come out and show off your new toy.

COACHMEASON · 03-17-2010, 11:24 AM

Welcome from SW Oklahoma!

72BlckButy · 03-17-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Glad to see someone picked that truck up. I have been eyeballing it for a couple of months now. However, I ask you to tell me that it wasn't as nice as it looked in the pics.

That's what I had to keep telling myself so I wouldn't go look at it.

Welcome to the boards. It's nice to see more Oklahoma guys getting on here. If you get a chance check out the Oklahoma section. There is a link in my sig. We have been trying to get together pretty regularly, and would love to have you come out and show off your new toy.

Can't wait to see some more pics of the truck, and

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

*Original67* · 03-17-2010, 04:01 PM

Nice truck seen that one as well but momma said no more toys since I dont work on the one that I have.

Look forward to seeing you at one of the get togethers.

bigguy69 · 03-17-2010, 04:11 PM

i like it, but we do need more pics!!

Earley · 03-17-2010, 04:40 PM

Thanks for all the reply's! Im pretty stoked about it, my g/f wants me to paint it at least black lol, im going to hold out though!

BAH holy crap just called and it's $300 just to tag and title it! Wish people would tag them soon as they got them instead of just letting it sit for a year. Bummer.

Gene · 03-17-2010, 05:33 PM

Welcome from Northeast Oklahoma!

*Fitz* · 03-17-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Earley

May flat black it in the future l.

Flat Black is cool...

JohnC · 03-17-2010, 06:11 PM

I think I would try and hold out for the patina look it has. I think it looks awesome!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-17-2010, 06:19 PM

Looks like a nice start, I'd love to have a 5spd manual in my truck!

Fitz...what does it say across the hood of that truck? Or was that a random pic you found?

68,69 K20 · 03-17-2010, 06:21 PM

Nice project, Welcome from NY...

Earley · 03-17-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

I think I would try and hold out for the patina look it has. I think it looks awesome!

Yeah I agree. I think when I replace the rockers, I will try to reproduce the patina look over the panels.

VA72C10 · 03-17-2010, 07:20 PM

I like the patina too...

**70cst** · 03-17-2010, 07:32 PM

Good lookin truck. Great idea to get it mechanically sound and then drive it.

redbaron69 · 03-17-2010, 07:34 PM

cool looking truck. looks like a good start

fitz im with chevy redneck what does that hood say noticed it too????

*vegaschevy* · 03-17-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redbaron69

cool looking truck. looks like a good start

fitz im with chevy redneck what does that hood say noticed it too????

"like to rev"?

thepenguin99 · 03-17-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

"like to rev"?

Love to rev maybe?

QKENUF4U · 03-17-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thepenguin99

Love to rev maybe?

LOVE TO REV...

clos69 · 03-29-2010, 09:44 AM

Any updated pics??? I thought long and hard about buying this truck before I got my 67...but the owner wasn't very cooperative about all the Q's I was asking him so I decided to go with the 67...

big_al_71 · 03-29-2010, 09:54 AM

Welcome from South Florida,,,,,,,Paint it black is faster..

03-17-2010, 05:23 AM	#1
Earley Here to party Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yukon, Ok Posts: 94	Well, new SWB owner, '71. Hey there picked up this SWB '71 today. Guess I will be able to start contributing now that I actually have one of these and not lurking haha. Plans are to fix the sheetmetal, get it mechanically sound, and just have fun, make it rat style. May flat black it in the future just depends how the repairs turn out. It's a 350 with a 5 speed manual. Attached Images

03-17-2010, 05:37 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Welcome to the 67-72 Chevy Truck Board from West Michigan! Looks like you will be busy! Good luck on your project and have fun. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-17-2010, 06:19 AM	#3
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. I like IT!!!!! __________________ JIM ZAG

03-17-2010, 06:33 AM	#4
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Very nice swb.....when you get better pics...please add them here http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post3864950 ....then you can join the patina club in my sig __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

03-17-2010, 08:46 AM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Cool truck, if you check out the link in clos69's post there's a pic of it on page 17, we were admiring it even before you got it! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-17-2010, 09:43 AM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Glad to see someone picked that truck up. I have been eyeballing it for a couple of months now. However, I ask you to tell me that it wasn't as nice as it looked in the pics. That's what I had to keep telling myself so I wouldn't go look at it. Welcome to the boards. It's nice to see more Oklahoma guys getting on here. If you get a chance check out the Oklahoma section. There is a link in my sig. We have been trying to get together pretty regularly, and would love to have you come out and show off your new toy.

03-17-2010, 11:24 AM	#7
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Welcome from SW Oklahoma! __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

03-17-2010, 04:01 PM	#9
Original67 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 254	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Nice truck seen that one as well but momma said no more toys since I dont work on the one that I have. Look forward to seeing you at one of the get togethers.

03-17-2010, 04:11 PM	#10
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. i like it, but we do need more pics!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

03-17-2010, 04:40 PM	#11
Earley Here to party Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yukon, Ok Posts: 94	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Thanks for all the reply's! Im pretty stoked about it, my g/f wants me to paint it at least black lol, im going to hold out though! BAH holy crap just called and it's $300 just to tag and title it! Wish people would tag them soon as they got them instead of just letting it sit for a year. Bummer.

03-17-2010, 05:33 PM	#12
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Welcome from Northeast Oklahoma!

03-17-2010, 06:11 PM	#14
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. I think I would try and hold out for the patina look it has. I think it looks awesome!

03-17-2010, 06:19 PM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Looks like a nice start, I'd love to have a 5spd manual in my truck! Fitz...what does it say across the hood of that truck? Or was that a random pic you found? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-17-2010, 06:21 PM	#16
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Nice project, Welcome from NY... __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

03-17-2010, 07:20 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. I like the patina too... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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03-17-2010, 07:32 PM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Good lookin truck. Great idea to get it mechanically sound and then drive it. __________________ 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!

03-17-2010, 07:34 PM	#20
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. cool looking truck. looks like a good start fitz im with chevy redneck what does that hood say noticed it too???? __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed

03-29-2010, 09:44 AM	#24
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Any updated pics??? I thought long and hard about buying this truck before I got my 67...but the owner wasn't very cooperative about all the Q's I was asking him so I decided to go with the 67... __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

03-29-2010, 09:54 AM	#25
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Well, new SWB owner, '71. Welcome from South Florida,,,,,,,Paint it black is faster.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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