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Old 03-21-2014, 12:11 PM   #51
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Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration

Paint looks great
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Old 03-22-2014, 10:26 AM   #52
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Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration

Man you're on a roll with this. ..looks awesome
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Old 04-17-2014, 02:21 PM   #53
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3 weeks later and wallla! rolling chassis powdercoated and assembled. also installed front/rear glass .. some trim.
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Old 04-17-2014, 02:47 PM   #54
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Beautiful.
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Old 04-17-2014, 03:04 PM   #55
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awesome job on everything. Can't wait to see the end result
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Old 04-17-2014, 03:05 PM   #56
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Looks like it's coming along well! Great work!
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Old 04-17-2014, 03:13 PM   #57
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Awesome!!!!
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Old 04-17-2014, 03:22 PM   #58
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Very Nice
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Old 04-17-2014, 05:08 PM   #59
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thx everyone, just waiting to get my 402 rebuilt and then i can finish the chassis and set cab.

thx again!!!
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Old 04-17-2014, 07:10 PM   #60
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Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration

Nice!!!!
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Old 04-17-2014, 08:11 PM   #61
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Man, that's looking good!
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Old 04-18-2014, 05:59 PM   #62
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Old 04-19-2014, 10:35 AM   #63
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Wow, this is an awesome build! I'm in.
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Old 04-23-2014, 08:20 AM   #64
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Old 04-24-2014, 04:47 PM   #65
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on hold a week or two. father in law passed on monday.
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Very sorry to hear. Condolences to you and your family.
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You're family will be in our prayers.
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Sorry for your loss....
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Old 04-28-2014, 05:35 PM   #69
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Sorry to hear about your father in law, Dave. Prayers for your wife and her family.
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Old 04-29-2014, 06:14 PM   #71
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SWEET!!!!!!!
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Old 04-29-2014, 10:13 PM   #72
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Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration

Nice build love the orange and white
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I have a question, were leaf springs an upgrade option on these trucks in 71-72? I've seen a bunch of gmc with leafs but not many Chevy. Thanks
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Old 05-01-2014, 07:15 PM   #74
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yrs sir, option only for 2 wheel drives.
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Old 05-13-2014, 11:33 AM   #75
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well while awaiting the complete rebuilding of the original 402 i had to make some room in my garage,so i placed bed on chassis.! also replaced old roller ties/wheels with new t/a radials,stock wheels and nos caps.
installed door latches,headliner..
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