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**ScottH** · 03-02-2005, 04:06 PM

I'm considering buying a 71 4x4 but concerned I might be biting off more than I can chew. Here is a link to the truck:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

The first thing I noticed is the VIN doesn't match, starts with a C rather than a K. I asked the seller and he spoke to the person who he purchased it from (yea, one of those). The one who had it said it has a "part-time kit for the transfer case". Can someone explain what he is referring to?

BTW I know nothing about 4x4s.

Any information is really appreciated.

Thanks.

smokekiki · 03-02-2005, 04:21 PM

It apears to be a converted truck.It has a BB,not stock on 67-72 4x4.It also has a np203 transfercase,which is not stock.The 203 was a full time 4x4 case.There are kits to make them part time.

**CPNE** · 03-02-2005, 04:28 PM

It has no inner fenders. For that kind of money you should be able to find a nice original 4x4, not some home-built mutt. Dont' walk, run away from this one.

**jamie72** · 03-02-2005, 04:29 PM

i think he is refering to the 203 transfer case, it originaly was a full time 4x4 case, no 2wd. there is a kit you can buy and install and and convert it to a part time 4x4, witch gives you 2wd, saves wear and tear on the truck, front tires, and saves gas..
btw a 203 never came out in a 67-73 its a 73 and up xcase.
i would really think weather or not to buy this truck, looks to me like a put togeather from about 5-6 trucks.
does he include the front inner fenders??as i didn`t see them on the truck.
jamie

**ScottH** · 03-02-2005, 04:40 PM

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I have some reservations which is why I posted this, especially since I'm not familar with 4x4s. I asked him about the inner fenders as well, ad says new ones but none there???

Thanks again for any and all replies.

**Daubs** · 03-02-2005, 04:53 PM

It really depends on what you are looking for. I watched e-bay for months looking for a truck. I didn't want anything that was too much of a "mutt." Things that scare me about this truck are

Missing inner fenders (although the ad says have them)
primer paint...never know what's under that primer...lots of bondo?
No shots of the floor boards / rockers / cab corners / cab supports. Those are trouble spots for this year of trucks
lift kit. generally it's okay, but when this person is stating you can't get stuck in this truck...well, he's obviously tried!

There are some good things in the posting. The 396 sounds stout and well built (I'm assuming). Not a huge fan of the late model bed, but some like things like that. Buckets are nice, if that's your thing.

I agree with some previous posts...I would run away. But if this is what you are looking for...

BTW, I paid $3,500 for my truck. It's a mutt, made from C20 and K20. But I can see all the rust, know people who have known the PO for 20 years and know his tendencies when doing resto work.

I think you can find better trucks out there that are less messed up. Be patient and find what you are looking for.

1STtimePRo'71 · 03-02-2005, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

Dont' walk, run away from this one.

I fully agree with CPNE here. You can find a real nice 4X4 for half of that.

Of course thats just my .02 and I live in a totally different area.

71swb4x4 · 03-02-2005, 10:19 PM

Did the high bidder back out, or are you the high bidder?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-03-2005, 12:05 PM

I hope you passed it up but what happened? did you get it or not.
-Later

03-02-2005, 04:06 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Need advise on buying a 71 4x4 I'm considering buying a 71 4x4 but concerned I might be biting off more than I can chew. Here is a link to the truck: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT The first thing I noticed is the VIN doesn't match, starts with a C rather than a K. I asked the seller and he spoke to the person who he purchased it from (yea, one of those). The one who had it said it has a "part-time kit for the transfer case". Can someone explain what he is referring to? BTW I know nothing about 4x4s. Any information is really appreciated. Thanks.

03-02-2005, 04:21 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	It apears to be a converted truck.It has a BB,not stock on 67-72 4x4.It also has a np203 transfercase,which is not stock.The 203 was a full time 4x4 case.There are kits to make them part time. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-02-2005, 04:28 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	It has no inner fenders. For that kind of money you should be able to find a nice original 4x4, not some home-built mutt. Dont' walk, run away from this one. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-02-2005, 04:29 PM	#4
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	i think he is refering to the 203 transfer case, it originaly was a full time 4x4 case, no 2wd. there is a kit you can buy and install and and convert it to a part time 4x4, witch gives you 2wd, saves wear and tear on the truck, front tires, and saves gas.. btw a 203 never came out in a 67-73 its a 73 and up xcase. i would really think weather or not to buy this truck, looks to me like a put togeather from about 5-6 trucks. does he include the front inner fenders??as i didn`t see them on the truck. jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

03-02-2005, 04:53 PM	#6
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 611	It really depends on what you are looking for. I watched e-bay for months looking for a truck. I didn't want anything that was too much of a "mutt." Things that scare me about this truck are Missing inner fenders (although the ad says have them) primer paint...never know what's under that primer...lots of bondo? No shots of the floor boards / rockers / cab corners / cab supports. Those are trouble spots for this year of trucks lift kit. generally it's okay, but when this person is stating you can't get stuck in this truck...well, he's obviously tried! There are some good things in the posting. The 396 sounds stout and well built (I'm assuming). Not a huge fan of the late model bed, but some like things like that. Buckets are nice, if that's your thing. I agree with some previous posts...I would run away. But if this is what you are looking for... BTW, I paid $3,500 for my truck. It's a mutt, made from C20 and K20. But I can see all the rust, know people who have known the PO for 20 years and know his tendencies when doing resto work. I think you can find better trucks out there that are less messed up. Be patient and find what you are looking for. __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's Last edited by Daubs; 03-02-2005 at 04:57 PM.

03-02-2005, 04:40 PM	#5
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Thanks for everyone's feedback. I have some reservations which is why I posted this, especially since I'm not familar with 4x4s. I asked him about the inner fenders as well, ad says new ones but none there??? Thanks again for any and all replies.

03-02-2005, 10:19 PM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Did the high bidder back out, or are you the high bidder? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-03-2005, 12:05 PM	#9
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	I hope you passed it up but what happened? did you get it or not. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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