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RedZ71 · 01-24-2007, 09:51 PM

welp, the days are closing, and im welling with excitement! i should be picking it up friday evening.

its in "needs restoring" shape, but the first major problem is that it has no air cleaner. i figure i should get one, even if im going to only be moving it around a little here, a little there. i dont plan to even insure it for a while (ill be trailering it home).

im thinking i may just go ahead and get the air cleaner its going to wear when its complete. the enging is a 350, but its not the original 350 (i dont know if that matters for air cleaner selection). but thats about the extent of my knowledge, so i was wondering if anyone had some recommendations about what air cleaner might be nice for my truck.

krue · 01-24-2007, 11:04 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Bishops Trucks · 01-24-2007, 11:14 PM

Welcome from Vienna, Austria.

84 400 · 01-24-2007, 11:18 PM

welcome to the board and i saw your post on fullsize chevy. glad to see you found the site alright. The 67 to 72 is the best looking GM truck ever IMO. You should start up a build up threade on here and document your progress on it and take lots of pics. We also have a secion for your z71 but i am not sure if it is as good as fullsie chevy. I find that a great forum for newer trucks and this one better for "classics". pole around and check out some of the other build up threades on here for some insporation if you want. There are alot of nice trucks on here!! Also this board has a greats parts section.

Best of luck on the truck and WELCOME.

Also on the air cleaner it depends on your carb.

RACINJASON22 · 01-24-2007, 11:19 PM

Engine size does not matter but weather it has a two or four barrel carb does
and also if you want original looks or an open element air cleaner let us know what carb you have and someone here will be more than glad to help

RedZ71 · 01-25-2007, 11:03 AM

well i dont know anything about engines, so im about to learn. i plan to just trailer it home anyway, but ill have to run it no-aircleaner to get on the trailer. oh well, cant avoid it.

as soon as i have some idea as to what kind of carb it has, or what kind ill have in the end (depending on my engine block, and whether or not ill be keeping it), ill post again.

thanks for the welcomes! i hope to learn a lot from you guys!

Joe67 · 01-25-2007, 11:07 AM

Welcome

whatnow123 · 01-25-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedZ71

well i dont know anything about engines, so im about to learn. i plan to just trailer it home anyway, but ill have to run it no-aircleaner to get on the trailer. oh well, cant avoid it.

as soon as i have some idea as to what kind of carb it has, or what kind ill have in the end (depending on my engine block, and whether or not ill be keeping it), ill post again.

thanks for the welcomes! i hope to learn a lot from you guys!

You can run it without the air cleaner to get it on the truck, it won't be a big deal at all as long as there isn't a dust/sand storm as you are doing it. It won't hurt the engine at all. You do want to get something over the carb, if you drop a nut or something else in there, it's going to be a major PIA to pull the maniford to find out where it went.

project1971 · 01-25-2007, 12:45 PM

Welcome from OKC

01-24-2007, 09:51 PM	#1
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	im about to buy a 1971 C10 welp, the days are closing, and im welling with excitement! i should be picking it up friday evening. its in "needs restoring" shape, but the first major problem is that it has no air cleaner. i figure i should get one, even if im going to only be moving it around a little here, a little there. i dont plan to even insure it for a while (ill be trailering it home). im thinking i may just go ahead and get the air cleaner its going to wear when its complete. the enging is a 350, but its not the original 350 (i dont know if that matters for air cleaner selection). but thats about the extent of my knowledge, so i was wondering if anyone had some recommendations about what air cleaner might be nice for my truck.

01-24-2007, 11:04 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: im about to buy a 1971 C10 Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

01-24-2007, 11:14 PM	#3
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: im about to buy a 1971 C10 Welcome from Vienna, Austria. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-24-2007, 11:18 PM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: im about to buy a 1971 C10 welcome to the board and i saw your post on fullsize chevy. glad to see you found the site alright. The 67 to 72 is the best looking GM truck ever IMO. You should start up a build up threade on here and document your progress on it and take lots of pics. We also have a secion for your z71 but i am not sure if it is as good as fullsie chevy. I find that a great forum for newer trucks and this one better for "classics". pole around and check out some of the other build up threades on here for some insporation if you want. There are alot of nice trucks on here!! Also this board has a greats parts section. Best of luck on the truck and WELCOME. Also on the air cleaner it depends on your carb. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-24-2007, 11:19 PM	#5
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: im about to buy a 1971 C10 Engine size does not matter but weather it has a two or four barrel carb does and also if you want original looks or an open element air cleaner let us know what carb you have and someone here will be more than glad to help

01-25-2007, 11:03 AM	#6
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: im about to buy a 1971 C10 well i dont know anything about engines, so im about to learn. i plan to just trailer it home anyway, but ill have to run it no-aircleaner to get on the trailer. oh well, cant avoid it. as soon as i have some idea as to what kind of carb it has, or what kind ill have in the end (depending on my engine block, and whether or not ill be keeping it), ill post again. thanks for the welcomes! i hope to learn a lot from you guys!

01-25-2007, 11:07 AM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: im about to buy a 1971 C10 Welcome __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

01-25-2007, 12:45 PM	#9
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: im about to buy a 1971 C10 Welcome from OKC __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)



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