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72BlckButy · 11-21-2008, 03:32 PM

Great looking truck!

Can we see a few more shots of the fuel filler area?

lgdpt · 11-21-2008, 04:46 PM

That truck is perfect. Well done!

weasel29gm · 11-21-2008, 06:10 PM

Just right!!!! great work!!!

tinlid · 11-21-2008, 06:32 PM

Love the truck. My favorite wheels and what will make me switch to 5 lug. But switch to an auto? I would look for a 5 speed. Just my preference.

**72 Super** · 11-21-2008, 08:38 PM

Very nice job! I really like the color.

Ray

theyammieguy · 11-22-2008, 12:08 AM

Truck is awesome.

Where did you get the grill insert?

JCA1972 · 11-22-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinlid

Love the truck. My favorite wheels and what will make me switch to 5 lug. But switch to an auto? I would look for a 5 speed. Just my preference.

I know I've tought about that too or a 4 speed, but I'm concerned that the shifter will hit my bench seat. what do you think?

tinlid · 11-22-2008, 04:35 PM

If going the typical Chevy T5, an S10 tail section will move the shifter forward. If a 4 speed, Hurst has that covered. I have not done a search on this group for T5 info. Hope no one minds, but search T5 on: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/

I like the T5 as it is ideal with 3:73 gears and still allows overdrive for mileage on the highway. The one I will be changing to came out of a Camaro and should handle the way I drive on the street...mostly....

70 shorty · 11-22-2008, 09:22 PM

I would ditch the 3 spd for a car 4 or 5spd which of course would put the shifter in the floor, personally instead of switching to an auto. I love the truck BTW.

72BLUZ · 11-23-2008, 12:33 PM

now drop the suspension

*Cunit69* · 11-23-2008, 07:21 PM

Whats the color called and who makes it.
Thanks

msgross · 11-23-2008, 07:26 PM

I really like the truck but have to admit... you need a new custom steering wheel now. With everything else you did to the truck I hate seeing those "astro van" steering wheels.... only mentioned it since you asked what we thought... tranny options are up to users preference... auto is nice for cruising...

Very nice ride though... any before and after pics? timeline?

usdabeef · 11-23-2008, 08:52 PM

I'm a lurker by trade. (Lurker...one who sits behind his computer screen and enjoys the photo work of others).
I usually just sit back and watch the pics that roll by. I have to say...not as a professional, but one who knows what looks nice, looks good, looks fantastic, and what works. And i know...i have a very nice chev.
NICE JOB bro. You make fellow chev bro's jealous..that's the trick. Looking at your truck is much like looking at the "Mona Lisa". No wonder why she smiles.....she Lov's them Chevy's...just like the rest of us.
BIg JoHn

Chevymann1968 · 11-23-2008, 09:02 PM

Very nice truck!!! I cant wait till mine is done!!! LONG WAYS AWAY!!!

JCA1972 · 11-24-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I really like the truck but have to admit... you need a new custom steering wheel now. With everything else you did to the truck I hate seeing those "astro van" steering wheels.... only mentioned it since you asked what we thought... tranny options are up to users preference... auto is nice for cruising...

Very nice ride though... any before and after pics? timeline?

Thanks for the comment, It took me about 4 years working on the truck on and off, I wouldnt even look at it for months, then I would look at the turck pics on this site and that would motivate me to keep working on my truck.
I have a lot of pics on the link below my sig.

11-21-2008, 03:32 PM	#26
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" Great looking truck! Can we see a few more shots of the fuel filler area? __________________ -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)

11-21-2008, 04:46 PM	#27
lgdpt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 153	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" That truck is perfect. Well done!

11-21-2008, 06:10 PM	#28
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" Just right!!!! great work!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-21-2008, 06:32 PM	#29
tinlid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 95	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" Love the truck. My favorite wheels and what will make me switch to 5 lug. But switch to an auto? I would look for a 5 speed. Just my preference.

11-21-2008, 08:38 PM	#30
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" Very nice job! I really like the color. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

11-22-2008, 12:08 AM	#31
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" Truck is awesome. Where did you get the grill insert? __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

11-22-2008, 04:35 PM	#33
tinlid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 95	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" If going the typical Chevy T5, an S10 tail section will move the shifter forward. If a 4 speed, Hurst has that covered. I have not done a search on this group for T5 info. Hope no one minds, but search T5 on: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ I like the T5 as it is ideal with 3:73 gears and still allows overdrive for mileage on the highway. The one I will be changing to came out of a Camaro and should handle the way I drive on the street...mostly....

11-22-2008, 09:22 PM	#34
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" I would ditch the 3 spd for a car 4 or 5spd which of course would put the shifter in the floor, personally instead of switching to an auto. I love the truck BTW. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

11-23-2008, 12:33 PM	#35
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" now drop the suspension __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

11-23-2008, 07:21 PM	#36
Cunit69 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burnet Texas Posts: 121	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" Whats the color called and who makes it. Thanks

11-23-2008, 07:26 PM	#37
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" I really like the truck but have to admit... you need a new custom steering wheel now. With everything else you did to the truck I hate seeing those "astro van" steering wheels.... only mentioned it since you asked what we thought... tranny options are up to users preference... auto is nice for cruising... Very nice ride though... any before and after pics? timeline? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 11-23-2008 at 07:29 PM.

11-23-2008, 08:52 PM	#38
usdabeef Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: salt lake city, utah Posts: 169	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" I'm a lurker by trade. (Lurker...one who sits behind his computer screen and enjoys the photo work of others). I usually just sit back and watch the pics that roll by. I have to say...not as a professional, but one who knows what looks nice, looks good, looks fantastic, and what works. And i know...i have a very nice chev. NICE JOB bro. You make fellow chev bro's jealous..that's the trick. Looking at your truck is much like looking at the "Mona Lisa". No wonder why she smiles.....she Lov's them Chevy's...just like the rest of us. BIg JoHn

11-23-2008, 09:02 PM	#39
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: MY 71 IS FINALLY FINISHED! "for now" Very nice truck!!! I cant wait till mine is done!!! LONG WAYS AWAY!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD



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