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**LockDoc** · 11-22-2008, 11:42 PM

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The guy I bought the 71 from delivered it this morning. The first pic shows it still on the trailer, the second shows the interior before I took the parts out of it, the third is the interior after removing the parts and cleaning it up, fourth is a shot of the bed floor, and five is the dash. The truck is actually better than I thought. When I looked at it the cab and bed were full of parts and there was no room to take them out to get a better look. All I could do was move stuff around to try and check it out. I didn't mention it in the original thread (actually I wasn't sure I believed him), but the guy I bought the truck from told me a story about the bed being taken off of a truck when it was new (not this truck) and stored in a warehouse and a flatbed put in it's place. Well after removing all of the parts from the bed and cleaning it up there is not much doubt in my mind that the story is true. That is not rust in the bed it is dirty spots and most of it washed out. I think DieselWrencher is going to stop by tomorrow so I will have him check it out and post his thoughts on it. The tailgate is really nice but I don't think it is the one that originally came with this bed. I had to hand wash the truck in the shop because the PO had to drive through some snow and salted interstate to get here, so the truck had a haze of salt spray on it. I don't have time to take it into the car wash and pressure wash it before we leave for Texas on Monday so I will have to do it when I come back. I will start the rebuild when we get back from TX on the 7th of Dec..

LockDoc

big_al_71 · 11-22-2008, 11:45 PM

cool, congrats!!

Bob 68327 · 11-22-2008, 11:48 PM

Wow Leon that truck looks Great !!! Have a great time in Texas ! I will have to come over when you get back and check out the new stuff and possibly bring back your rear end . Bob

71swb4x4 · 11-22-2008, 11:48 PM

Wow, very nice. With your new projects you are going to have a fun winter.

MrBeast · 11-22-2008, 11:50 PM

Man that is a score.

72BlckButy · 11-22-2008, 11:53 PM

Three projects pickedup/delivered in one week.... Christmas came early!

The '71 looks great Leon, can't wait to see what you turnout of the shop this winter.

By the way... have a great trip to TX for the holidays, and if you're in the area on your way back home (and have time), feel free to give us a call. Let me know if you don't have my number.

Keep safe on your trip!

68C15 · 11-23-2008, 12:06 AM

hehehe, i know where he lives. the auction begins on December 12th. bad part is none of them will have titles. LOL

edit; I have dibs on the retractable hardtop.

**rwilhi** · 11-24-2008, 01:37 AM

Nice project!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-24-2008, 10:19 PM

Man this is a very nice truck! I can't wait to go see it after it gets painted! This box has to be the nicest original 8' OE fleetside box in existence IMHO. I couldn't believe how nice it is. Even the bolt holes in the floor are still square and not rounded or even goudged from the install at the factory. This will make a very nice truck. Heck it already is.

Leon has a lot of nice projects, partsw and rides. What a very nice collection Leon!

oldspowered · 11-24-2008, 11:58 PM

wow nice truck! what's up with the snow? has even snowed here yet! knock on wood!!

MotorSeven · 11-25-2008, 11:28 AM

Who is up for splitting the cost of a tracking collar for Leon? I have no doubt that on his trip to Texas & back, he is gonna find some more great deals. We could sit here in our living rooms & watch his movements via gps. An alarm would sound if he got more than 100yds off a main hwy. A squad of "local watchers" would then be scrambled to the location to bid gainst him....

Enjoy you holiday Leon!

RD

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-25-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MotorSeven

Who is up for splitting the cost of a tracking collar for Leon? I have no doubt that on his trip to Texas & back, he is gonna find some more great deals. We could sit here in our living rooms & watch his movements via gps. An alarm would sound if he got more than 100yds off a main hwy. A squad of "local watchers" would then be scrambled to the location to bid gainst him....

Enjoy you holiday Leon!

RD

I rather give him some cash to bring me back a cool rust free unit rather than out bid him.

72BlckButy · 11-25-2008, 03:46 PM

w/ dieselwrencher...

Leon has picked up some amazing projects in the last 2 to 3 weeks.

Jtrux · 11-25-2008, 06:14 PM

Dang what a nice truck!

chrislehr · 11-25-2008, 08:26 PM

You lucky bastard. Where in TX are you headed?

72BlckButy · 11-26-2008, 04:10 PM

Dallas..., and he actually ran into a little bit of trouble on the way down. Check out this post...

I think they are going to need to have some repair work done before they can head back.

**LockDoc** · 11-27-2008, 12:36 PM

Thanks guys. Pat & I finally got to our destination, which is actually Houston, where our daughter lives....

I will be painting the truck as soon as we get back to Iowa & then begin the re-assembly.

LockDoc

Bob 68327 · 11-27-2008, 01:20 PM

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Leon . Hope you get the blazer going again and have a safe trip home. Bob

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-27-2008, 01:22 PM

What a sweet score...

11-22-2008, 11:42 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,394	The 71 Was Delivered Today - The guy I bought the 71 from delivered it this morning. The first pic shows it still on the trailer, the second shows the interior before I took the parts out of it, the third is the interior after removing the parts and cleaning it up, fourth is a shot of the bed floor, and five is the dash. The truck is actually better than I thought. When I looked at it the cab and bed were full of parts and there was no room to take them out to get a better look. All I could do was move stuff around to try and check it out. I didn't mention it in the original thread (actually I wasn't sure I believed him), but the guy I bought the truck from told me a story about the bed being taken off of a truck when it was new (not this truck) and stored in a warehouse and a flatbed put in it's place. Well after removing all of the parts from the bed and cleaning it up there is not much doubt in my mind that the story is true. That is not rust in the bed it is dirty spots and most of it washed out. I think DieselWrencher is going to stop by tomorrow so I will have him check it out and post his thoughts on it. The tailgate is really nice but I don't think it is the one that originally came with this bed. I had to hand wash the truck in the shop because the PO had to drive through some snow and salted interstate to get here, so the truck had a haze of salt spray on it. I don't have time to take it into the car wash and pressure wash it before we leave for Texas on Monday so I will have to do it when I come back. I will start the rebuild when we get back from TX on the 7th of Dec.. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-22-2008, 11:45 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today cool, congrats!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-22-2008, 11:48 PM	#3
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Wow Leon that truck looks Great !!! Have a great time in Texas ! I will have to come over when you get back and check out the new stuff and possibly bring back your rear end . Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-22-2008, 11:48 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Wow, very nice. With your new projects you are going to have a fun winter. __________________ 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.

11-22-2008, 11:50 PM	#5
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Man that is a score. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

11-22-2008, 11:53 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Three projects pickedup/delivered in one week.... Christmas came early! The '71 looks great Leon, can't wait to see what you turnout of the shop this winter. By the way... have a great trip to TX for the holidays, and if you're in the area on your way back home (and have time), feel free to give us a call. Let me know if you don't have my number. Keep safe on your trip! __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-22-2008 at 11:55 PM.

11-23-2008, 12:06 AM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today hehehe, i know where he lives. the auction begins on December 12th. bad part is none of them will have titles. LOL edit; I have dibs on the retractable hardtop. Last edited by 68C15; 11-23-2008 at 12:07 AM.

11-24-2008, 01:37 AM	#8
rwilhi Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 67	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Nice project! __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Super Custom 1970 Olds 442 Convertible 1968 GMC 1500 Super Custom 2007 Honda ST1300

11-24-2008, 10:19 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Man this is a very nice truck! I can't wait to go see it after it gets painted! This box has to be the nicest original 8' OE fleetside box in existence IMHO. I couldn't believe how nice it is. Even the bolt holes in the floor are still square and not rounded or even goudged from the install at the factory. This will make a very nice truck. Heck it already is. Leon has a lot of nice projects, partsw and rides. What a very nice collection Leon!

11-24-2008, 11:58 PM	#10
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today wow nice truck! what's up with the snow? has even snowed here yet! knock on wood!! __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

11-25-2008, 11:28 AM	#11
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Who is up for splitting the cost of a tracking collar for Leon? I have no doubt that on his trip to Texas & back, he is gonna find some more great deals. We could sit here in our living rooms & watch his movements via gps. An alarm would sound if he got more than 100yds off a main hwy. A squad of "local watchers" would then be scrambled to the location to bid gainst him.... Enjoy you holiday Leon! RD

11-25-2008, 03:46 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today w/ dieselwrencher... Leon has picked up some amazing projects in the last 2 to 3 weeks. __________________ -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)

11-25-2008, 06:14 PM	#14
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Dang what a nice 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!!!

11-25-2008, 08:26 PM	#15
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today You lucky bastard. Where in TX are you headed?

11-26-2008, 04:10 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Dallas..., and he actually ran into a little bit of trouble on the way down. Check out this post... I think they are going to need to have some repair work done before they can head back. __________________ -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)



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11-27-2008, 12:36 PM	#17
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,394	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Thanks guys. Pat & I finally got to our destination, which is actually Houston, where our daughter lives.... I will be painting the truck as soon as we get back to Iowa & then begin the re-assembly. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 11-27-2008 at 01:09 PM.

11-27-2008, 01:20 PM	#18
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Leon . Hope you get the blazer going again and have a safe trip home. Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-27-2008, 01:22 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: The 71 Was Delivered Today What a sweet score... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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