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derick1 · 01-13-2013, 11:31 PM

Well here she is mye is 1971 Chevy K20, 283 (for now), TH400, 1 ton axles. sh daily driver until my 2011 Silverado gets here from italy, then she is getting stripped, lifter, transplant, and paint to to look like my 2011 but in 1971 fashion.

Rust_phoenix · 01-13-2013, 11:57 PM

Looks like a nice truck Derick, any more pics?

**jocko** · 01-14-2013, 12:09 AM

now how cool is THAT! Congrats!

Quick question - was it just K10s that only got TH350s? Didn't know one could get a TH400 in a 4x4, but I was kinda in a 1/2 ton mindset, so wondered if the TH400 was available from the factory for the 3/4 tonner 4x4s...

derick1 · 01-14-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

now how cool is THAT! Congrats!

Quick question - was it just K10s that only got TH350s? Didn't know one could get a TH400 in a 4x4, but I was kinda in a 1/2 ton mindset, so wondered if the TH400 was available from the factory for the 3/4 tonner 4x4s...

I have no idea this truck has been chopped and changed alot over the years. I it is a 71 body but it is a 3/4 ton chasis due to the axles, and trans. to be honest i think it may be a newer year frame

more pictures coming waiting for it not to be freezing out

**jocko** · 01-14-2013, 01:00 AM

ah! that would make sense if it is a frame swap - I do know that you could get TH400 in a later year K20, just wasn't sure about the 67-72s. But who knows, could be a 71 frame also - I'm not sure if you could get the TH400 in a K20, that's what I'm hoping to find out. Thanks!

jjhare · 01-14-2013, 01:09 AM

Nice Truck!! Good luck with the build!

YBNORML · 01-14-2013, 01:30 AM

Sweet! Looks like a beast. Enjoy

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**FIREBALL** · 01-14-2013, 01:35 AM

Cool, enjoy the ol' girl! Glad to have ya here derick1

Coley · 01-14-2013, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by derick1

..... until my 2011 Silverado gets here from italy,

...what? Italy? What was your 2011 Silverado doing in Italy?...dare I ask.

Coley

daves72C10D · 01-14-2013, 06:37 AM

Nice find. I would like to have a K20 myself.

Katrina/10 · 01-14-2013, 10:33 AM

Must have something to do with Ft. Leonard Wood, I'd say.

firedog · 01-14-2013, 11:19 AM

welcome to the board from another Missouri Member

dhaymaker · 01-14-2013, 11:41 AM

to the board from Colorado! Nice looking truck!

Madtat · 01-14-2013, 12:28 PM

Good looking truck! Now lift that thang!

derick1 · 01-14-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Coley

...what? Italy? What was your 2011 Silverado doing in Italy?...dare I ask.

Coley

Im in the military and was stationed in Italy. It was the only lifted silverado I ever saw while I was there. Think of the looks a guy gets in a Lambo here well thats what I got there

71sierragrande · 01-14-2013, 06:15 PM

I was lost in the woods of misery back in '86. Good times(sometimes). Sweet truck!

ole dollor · 01-16-2013, 01:08 PM

welcome from Texas, like your truck. keep us posted on the build and lots of pic's...

c10Dream'n · 01-16-2013, 02:13 PM

You have a BEAST on your hands!!!

**Steeveedee** · 01-16-2013, 11:42 PM

Nice! That's going to be some nice upgrade. Why are you gutting the newer truck?

I worked for Chevrolet dealers on and off from 1970- 1972, and in those days only a 350 was offered for 4WD, AFAIK.

01-13-2013, 11:31 PM	#1
derick1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: St. Robert, MO Posts: 32	Making her entrance Well here she is mye is 1971 Chevy K20, 283 (for now), TH400, 1 ton axles. sh daily driver until my 2011 Silverado gets here from italy, then she is getting stripped, lifter, transplant, and paint to to look like my 2011 but in 1971 fashion. Attached Images

01-13-2013, 11:57 PM	#2
Rust_phoenix Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Moses Lake Washington Posts: 162	Re: Making her entrance Looks like a nice truck Derick, any more pics? __________________ My build: Project "Lazarus" 8.1 Vortec and Allison in a 72 swb k10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555878

01-14-2013, 12:09 AM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Making her entrance now how cool is THAT! Congrats! Quick question - was it just K10s that only got TH350s? Didn't know one could get a TH400 in a 4x4, but I was kinda in a 1/2 ton mindset, so wondered if the TH400 was available from the factory for the 3/4 tonner 4x4s...

01-14-2013, 01:00 AM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Making her entrance ah! that would make sense if it is a frame swap - I do know that you could get TH400 in a later year K20, just wasn't sure about the 67-72s. But who knows, could be a 71 frame also - I'm not sure if you could get the TH400 in a K20, that's what I'm hoping to find out. Thanks!

01-14-2013, 01:09 AM	#6
jjhare Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: S/W Missouri Posts: 121	Re: Making her entrance Nice Truck!! Good luck with the build! __________________ 1972 C10 CST LWB

01-14-2013, 01:30 AM	#7
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Making her entrance Sweet! Looks like a beast. Enjoy Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-14-2013, 01:35 AM	#8
FIREBALL (007) aka Houdini Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ROCKMART/ROME GA Posts: 354	Re: Making her entrance Cool, enjoy the ol' girl! Glad to have ya here derick1 __________________ Live life one day at a time!

01-14-2013, 06:37 AM	#10
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: Making her entrance Nice find. I would like to have a K20 myself. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

01-14-2013, 10:33 AM	#11
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Making her entrance Must have something to do with Ft. Leonard Wood, I'd say. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

01-14-2013, 11:19 AM	#12
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Making her entrance welcome to the board from another Missouri Member __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

01-14-2013, 11:41 AM	#13
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Making her entrance to the board from Colorado! Nice looking truck! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

01-14-2013, 12:28 PM	#14
Madtat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hell Paso TX Posts: 804	Re: Making her entrance Good looking truck! Now lift that thang!

01-14-2013, 06:15 PM	#16
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Making her entrance I was lost in the woods of misery back in '86. Good times(sometimes). Sweet truck! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

01-16-2013, 01:08 PM	#17
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Making her entrance welcome from Texas, like your truck. keep us posted on the build and lots of pic's...

01-16-2013, 02:13 PM	#18
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: Making her entrance You have a BEAST on your hands!!!



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01-16-2013, 11:42 PM	#19
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,677	Re: Making her entrance Nice! That's going to be some nice upgrade. Why are you gutting the newer truck? I worked for Chevrolet dealers on and off from 1970- 1972, and in those days only a 350 was offered for 4WD, AFAIK. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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