Project Nephew--71 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jrdv · 01-15-2009, 07:52 PM

My nephew, Austin, came to me the other day and asked if I would help him build a truck. I was floored and honored! I didn't think he was interested in my old trucks, much less want one of his own! He will be 15 in March.

I talked to my brother and he gave me the ok to buy a 1971 chevrolet c-10 4x4. It is the yellow long bed stepside that is in the for sale section.

I just picked it up today. Austin hasn't seen it yet! It drives good. The PO got it in a trade and only put about 150 miles on it in a couple of years. It didn't idle very good, but I found out why---there was no pcv valve--just the hose sticking in the valve cover hole! Fixed that already and she idles great.

I'm going to let him drive it around the ranch for a while and let him figure out what he wants to do with it. I'm just glad he is interested--most kids these days won't give these old trucks a second look.

I will get him subscribed to the site so he can do a little surfing and maybe decide how far he wants to take the truck.

I'm having trouble posting pics---new camera! I will get this figured out and post some--otherwise you can look in the for sale section.

OK--got one loaded through photobucket!

Thanks

John

Jtrux · 01-15-2009, 08:09 PM

That's awesome, I really like the look of that truck.

vtblazer · 01-15-2009, 08:11 PM

Excellent start, exciting for you, that's pretty cool.

sdailey · 01-15-2009, 08:33 PM

Do you need another nephew?

What you're doing is awesome. Your nephew sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders.

LawMan02 · 01-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Maybe he would like to go this way with it.

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jrdv · 01-15-2009, 09:11 PM

Thanks for the replies!

Lawman---I was thinking of your truck when I picked this one up!!!
I was hoping to find a picture to show Austin---Now I have two!!
You have a beautiful truck.

Thank you

john

thirdstreettito · 01-15-2009, 09:52 PM

Great buy! Lucky kid! I bought my first one at 15, and my second one...

Here's his truck!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=2834&cat=12

**Yukon Jack** · 01-15-2009, 11:45 PM

Yep, gotta agree - I dig that truck! Good one to work with.

**jerry moss** · 01-15-2009, 11:53 PM

looks like a solid truck to start with, best of luck to you guys and keep the pics coming showing off the progress.

10pointgmc · 01-16-2009, 12:06 AM

thats cool 71 gmc was my first truck

72BlckButy · 01-16-2009, 09:31 AM

Man... what a great start on his project. That truck will definitely turn some heads.

Good luck with the resto!

Shyguy · 01-16-2009, 11:06 AM

Great looking truck. I like the steppers myself.

I guess because they look like work trucks.

Do you have a picture of the rear bumper? I have been looking for a rear bumper for my '71 long stepper that I use here on the farm.

Enjoy your time together working on the truck.

Danny

Leo70 · 01-16-2009, 11:13 AM

Thats awsome, thats how I got into restoring cars with my uncle...

jrdv · 01-16-2009, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the nice replies. Austin still hasn't seen it yet--busy with school and basketball tournaments. I will start a build thread when we get started.

Shyguy---I will get a pic for you soon.

JOHN

BLAZERMAN · 01-16-2009, 08:51 PM

I love that truck just the way it is!! maybe throw on a new front bumper and some tires and drive it!
I've always loved the long steps, its kinda the red headed stepchild of these year of trucks. While LawMan02s truck is one of my all time favorites heres a couple pics of another fine example in stock form.

Erls 68 GMC

jrdv · 01-16-2009, 09:45 PM

Blazerman,
I dig the green stepper! The older I get, the more I like stock appearance!

Shyguy,
Here's a pic of the rear bumper.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-16-2009, 11:14 PM

Gotta agree, Blazerman's long step is a beauty - one of my favorites on the site!

01-15-2009, 07:52 PM	#1
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Project Nephew--71 4x4 My nephew, Austin, came to me the other day and asked if I would help him build a truck. I was floored and honored! I didn't think he was interested in my old trucks, much less want one of his own! He will be 15 in March. I talked to my brother and he gave me the ok to buy a 1971 chevrolet c-10 4x4. It is the yellow long bed stepside that is in the for sale section. I just picked it up today. Austin hasn't seen it yet! It drives good. The PO got it in a trade and only put about 150 miles on it in a couple of years. It didn't idle very good, but I found out why---there was no pcv valve--just the hose sticking in the valve cover hole! Fixed that already and she idles great. I'm going to let him drive it around the ranch for a while and let him figure out what he wants to do with it. I'm just glad he is interested--most kids these days won't give these old trucks a second look. I will get him subscribed to the site so he can do a little surfing and maybe decide how far he wants to take the truck. I'm having trouble posting pics---new camera! I will get this figured out and post some--otherwise you can look in the for sale section. OK--got one loaded through photobucket! Thanks John Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704 Last edited by jrdv; 01-15-2009 at 08:01 PM.

01-15-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 That's awesome, I really like the look of that truck. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-15-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Excellent start, exciting for you, that's pretty cool.

01-15-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Do you need another nephew? What you're doing is awesome. Your nephew sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders. __________________ Shannon

01-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#5
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Maybe he would like to go this way with it. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

01-15-2009, 09:11 PM	#6
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Thanks for the replies! Lawman---I was thinking of your truck when I picked this one up!!! I was hoping to find a picture to show Austin---Now I have two!! You have a beautiful truck. Thank you john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

01-15-2009, 09:52 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Great buy! Lucky kid! I bought my first one at 15, and my second one... Here's his truck! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=2834&cat=12 __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-15-2009, 11:45 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Yep, gotta agree - I dig that truck! Good one to work with. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-15-2009, 11:53 PM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 looks like a solid truck to start with, best of luck to you guys and keep the pics coming showing off the progress. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-16-2009, 12:06 AM	#10
10pointgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moores Hill Indiana Posts: 144	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 thats cool 71 gmc was my first truck

01-16-2009, 09:31 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Man... what a great start on his project. That truck will definitely turn some heads. Good luck with the resto! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-16-2009, 11:06 AM	#12
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Great looking truck. I like the steppers myself. I guess because they look like work trucks. Do you have a picture of the rear bumper? I have been looking for a rear bumper for my '71 long stepper that I use here on the farm. Enjoy your time together working on the truck. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

01-16-2009, 11:13 AM	#13
Leo70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 160	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Thats awsome, thats how I got into restoring cars with my uncle... __________________ Leo70 1970 Chevy Shortbed 1956 Chevy 210 Post 1963 Chevy Impala SS Rag..SOLD!

01-16-2009, 08:20 PM	#14
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Thanks for the nice replies. Austin still hasn't seen it yet--busy with school and basketball tournaments. I will start a build thread when we get started. Shyguy---I will get a pic for you soon. JOHN __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

01-16-2009, 08:51 PM	#15
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 I love that truck just the way it is!! maybe throw on a new front bumper and some tires and drive it! I've always loved the long steps, its kinda the red headed stepchild of these year of trucks. While LawMan02s truck is one of my all time favorites heres a couple pics of another fine example in stock form. Erls 68 GMC __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C



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01-16-2009, 09:45 PM	#16
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Blazerman, I dig the green stepper! The older I get, the more I like stock appearance! Shyguy, Here's a pic of the rear bumper. Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

01-16-2009, 11:14 PM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Project Nephew--71 4x4 Gotta agree, Blazerman's long step is a beauty - one of my favorites on the site! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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