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03-10-2014, 07:45 PM
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saving a 71 fleetside
Bought 1 year ago a 1971 custom 10 longbed. .250 straight six n 3 on the tree. .
Saving from the crusher. . |
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03-10-2014, 07:51 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
Another pic. .
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03-10-2014, 07:54 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
Cool, it's always nice to another one saved. Welcome to the board.
I though I had seen just about everything that can be done to these trucks, but that hasp on the hood is a new one.
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03-10-2014, 07:55 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
the way it looked over a year ago when I bought her. .put $2500 just n engine n tranny work b4 I primered n started building. .
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03-10-2014, 07:59 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
It has rust n rotting on the roof .its a rough project definately but can b repaired lol
Its actually pretty solid just sat n a field nearly 25 years. . |
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03-10-2014, 08:01 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
Love the wheels!
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03-10-2014, 08:08 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
the interior was horrible n needed work. .installed a 67/68 steering wheel n new shaft stereo along with new door handles n dash pad. .its looking better lol
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03-10-2014, 08:10 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
thanks guys. .I'm enjoying the build n cool on how she's coming along. .I had a 62 fleet side years back n regretted selling so this 1 is a keeper lol
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03-10-2014, 08:13 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
More pics. .
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03-10-2014, 08:14 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
are the first pics in what shape it was when you saved it from the scrapper?
holy shjit who would want to scrap such a good looking truck? it looks fine as it is, just drive it 
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03-10-2014, 08:21 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
the 1st pics is wht the truck looks like 2day. .I lowered n put new tires n dog dish hupcaps on 2 keep that classic look. .the pic of it on tow truck is what it look like the day I bought her . .
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03-10-2014, 08:50 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
Even have a pair of fender skirts every now n then I cruise with on. .its a rare aftermarket set. .
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03-10-2014, 08:58 PM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
Good looking truck
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03-11-2014, 12:28 AM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
Looks like a keeper to me
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03-12-2014, 10:57 AM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
Another pic of fender skirts. .
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03-12-2014, 11:03 AM
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Re: saving a 71 fleetside
I know the skirts r a required taste. .but I'm digging that rat look!
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