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xmitsu10 · 09-02-2006, 07:55 AM

It's about time I found this place with people who know something about these great trucks. Picked up my 71 in the April 06 and just bought the 69 in August. Guess I'm hooked!

Here's a few pics of the 71.

Mark

jsbgump · 09-02-2006, 09:50 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas. Nice truck

krue · 09-02-2006, 10:28 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Very nice truck!

**Canadian694x4** · 09-02-2006, 12:23 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! Sweet Truck! Is the 69 a project?

xmitsu10 · 09-02-2006, 03:26 PM

Not sure what I am going to do with the 69. I just bought it and actually don't even have it yet. The body appears to be done right. I may keep it as a "Home Depot" truck or may sell it next spring. But the 71 is my "show" truck and keeper. I have a few plans for it too (2/4 drop, move fuel tank out of cab). There aren't many in this nice of shape in NH. Ain't it funny how "hooked" you get?

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-02-2006, 08:11 PM

From West TN

97silv5.7 · 09-02-2006, 08:13 PM

welcome from maine, That is one beautiful truck, Im jealous

xmitsu10 · 09-02-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 97silv5.7

welcome from maine, That is one beautiful truck, Im jealous

Hey 97silv, Thanks for the compliment on the truck. I'm not too far from you in NH. Been to any car shows this year? I heard there was one in Shapleigh this year. but wasn't able to make it. Went to the Oxford Show, Shine and Drag show, but not with the truck.

Mark

86swb · 09-02-2006, 10:48 PM

That is one nice '71 you have there. Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

**BOSS** · 09-03-2006, 09:25 AM

Welcome to the board and the addiction is a good thing

***Josh*** · 09-03-2006, 02:07 PM

SWEEEEEEEEEEET truck, I love them in black with full chrome

Welcome to the forums!

mike nutt · 09-04-2006, 08:39 AM

that's one awesome truck !!!!!!! welcome from montgomery ,alabama .

thefenderbender · 09-04-2006, 01:35 PM

That is one sexy truck, I only hope mine turns out half as nice. Keep us updated on what you do to it!

71SWBChevy · 09-04-2006, 08:07 PM

from KY!

CAL 58 GMC · 09-07-2006, 01:25 AM

I think I seen that truck for sale on e-bay a few months back. Anyway, she super nice! Welcome to the board!

BowTieOgre · 09-07-2006, 09:15 AM

to the site!

That is one sweet '71 you got there. I just want to rub it with a diaper!

panhandler62 · 09-07-2006, 10:13 AM

Welcome!

That thing is a beaute!

71chevylowrider · 09-07-2006, 11:51 AM

Wow, that truck is Gorgeous! I love it! Nothing beats gloss black when it's that nice.

xmitsu10 · 09-07-2006, 11:57 AM

Thanks for all the kind comments everyone. I am considering doing a 2/4 drop this winter on it. It needs new shocks anyways. Or do I leave it with a stock ride height? Opinions welcomed.

71chevylowrider · 09-07-2006, 05:52 PM

I really like the looks of them lowered, if you do it right the ride is fine, somewhere on this board I just saw 2 pretty identical trucks sitting side by side, one was lowered the other was stock, it makes it alot easier to visualize. Of course it depends on how your gonna use it, if I was gonna haul/tow heavy stuff i probably wouldn't lower it, but I don't see your beauty getting heavily used/abused, I think it would look awsome lowered.

xmitsu10 · 09-07-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 71chevylowrider

I really like the looks of them lowered, if you do it right the ride is fine, somewhere on this board I just saw 2 pretty identical trucks sitting side by side, one was lowered the other was stock, it makes it alot easier to visualize. Of course it depends on how your gonna use it, if I was gonna haul/tow heavy stuff i probably wouldn't lower it, but I don't see your beauty getting heavily used/abused, I think it would look awsome lowered.

Your truck looks great too. What year? Did you do it? What's the drop you have on it? Are those 16's or 17's for wheels? If I drop it, I am gonna use drop spindles up front and the rear is a leaf spring (not what I wanted, but what I got) so may flip the spring or buy new drop leafs for the rear. Any suggestion on what shocks? There is a sway bar up front but nothing out back (not even sure you can add a rear bar with leaf springs???).

71chevylowrider · 09-11-2006, 02:32 PM

Mines a 71, I'm using early classic's 4/6 drop, with lowered A arms in front & lowering blocks in the back, mines has coil springs all around, it rides great, but it's kinda hard to do any maintenance on the truck, if I had it to do over again I'd probably go with air ride's setup, you replace your coil springs with air bags, its very adjustable & with the onboard air tank you can raise it, lower it with the push of a button, I was at the end of the world rod run this weekedend & there was a couple really nice 71/72 chevy blazers with air ride & it was a seet setup, it'd be nice to raise it to change the oil & then lower to what you want your drive height to be, or raise the back a little more when you have to haul/tow something.

chevy_fatman · 10-06-2006, 11:45 AM

to the forum from PA!

shaneschevys · 10-10-2006, 02:56 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

**Ron 586** · 11-05-2006, 10:34 PM

Welcome from West Tennessee.

09-02-2006, 07:55 AM	#1
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Newbie from New Hampshire It's about time I found this place with people who know something about these great trucks. Picked up my 71 in the April 06 and just bought the 69 in August. Guess I'm hooked! Here's a few pics of the 71. Mark Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB Last edited by xmitsu10; 09-02-2006 at 08:50 AM.

09-02-2006, 09:50 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire Welcome to the board from Texas. Nice truck __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

09-02-2006, 10:28 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Very nice truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-02-2006, 12:23 PM	#4
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! Sweet Truck! Is the 69 a project? __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-02-2006, 03:26 PM	#5
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire Not sure what I am going to do with the 69. I just bought it and actually don't even have it yet. The body appears to be done right. I may keep it as a "Home Depot" truck or may sell it next spring. But the 71 is my "show" truck and keeper. I have a few plans for it too (2/4 drop, move fuel tank out of cab). There aren't many in this nice of shape in NH. Ain't it funny how "hooked" you get? __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

09-02-2006, 08:11 PM	#6
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09-02-2006, 08:13 PM	#7
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09-02-2006, 10:48 PM	#9
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire That is one nice '71 you have there. Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

09-03-2006, 09:25 AM	#10
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09-03-2006, 02:07 PM	#11
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09-04-2006, 08:39 AM	#12
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire that's one awesome truck !!!!!!! welcome from montgomery ,alabama .

09-04-2006, 01:35 PM	#13
thefenderbender Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 21	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire That is one sexy truck, I only hope mine turns out half as nice. Keep us updated on what you do to it! __________________ Lift it tall and ride it hard ~ '79 Dirt Truck

09-04-2006, 08:07 PM	#14
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire from KY! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

09-07-2006, 01:25 AM	#15
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire I think I seen that truck for sale on e-bay a few months back. Anyway, she super nice! Welcome to the board! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

09-07-2006, 09:15 AM	#16
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire to the site! That is one sweet '71 you got there. I just want to rub it with a diaper! __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads



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09-07-2006, 10:13 AM	#17
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire Welcome! That thing is a beaute! __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 .... Last edited by panhandler62; 09-07-2006 at 10:13 AM.

09-07-2006, 11:51 AM	#18
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire Wow, that truck is Gorgeous! I love it! Nothing beats gloss black when it's that nice.

09-07-2006, 11:57 AM	#19
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire Thanks for all the kind comments everyone. I am considering doing a 2/4 drop this winter on it. It needs new shocks anyways. Or do I leave it with a stock ride height? Opinions welcomed. __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

09-07-2006, 05:52 PM	#20
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire I really like the looks of them lowered, if you do it right the ride is fine, somewhere on this board I just saw 2 pretty identical trucks sitting side by side, one was lowered the other was stock, it makes it alot easier to visualize. Of course it depends on how your gonna use it, if I was gonna haul/tow heavy stuff i probably wouldn't lower it, but I don't see your beauty getting heavily used/abused, I think it would look awsome lowered.

09-11-2006, 02:32 PM	#22
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Newbie from New Hampshire Mines a 71, I'm using early classic's 4/6 drop, with lowered A arms in front & lowering blocks in the back, mines has coil springs all around, it rides great, but it's kinda hard to do any maintenance on the truck, if I had it to do over again I'd probably go with air ride's setup, you replace your coil springs with air bags, its very adjustable & with the onboard air tank you can raise it, lower it with the push of a button, I was at the end of the world rod run this weekedend & there was a couple really nice 71/72 chevy blazers with air ride & it was a seet setup, it'd be nice to raise it to change the oil & then lower to what you want your drive height to be, or raise the back a little more when you have to haul/tow something. Last edited by 71chevylowrider; 09-11-2006 at 07:54 PM.

10-06-2006, 11:45 AM	#23
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10-10-2006, 02:56 PM	#24
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11-05-2006, 10:34 PM	#25
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