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Shorthair_Hunter · 01-13-2012, 11:03 AM

I'm brand spanking new to the board here, and to this old 71 GMC Custom I picked up last weekend for $1000. My plans are to use it for hauling and hunting for now, and clean it up as I get the chance. Runs and drives really nice, has a new(er) 350 in it from 1993, lots of receipts and info in the owners manual. I bought it from a guy at work, and he got it from the original owner.

no moa · 01-13-2012, 11:44 AM

nice looking GMC! Like that color. Post up the SPID list in the glove box so we can see the options.

JAA · 01-13-2012, 12:42 PM

Welcome!! Yeah, I like that color also. I wonder with some elbow grease if you could bring that exterior color back to life. You got a good deal on it too.

Shorthair_Hunter · 01-13-2012, 04:25 PM

no moa · 01-13-2012, 04:45 PM

Nice combination!

**GMCGrim** · 01-13-2012, 06:42 PM

Nice find, looks to be fairly rust free. Whatever you do dont get rid of those dog dish caps. Finding them again in good condition will not be easy.

Shorthair_Hunter · 01-14-2012, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAA

I wonder with some elbow grease if you could bring that exterior color back to life. You got a good deal on it too.

Amazing how far a little wax goes...

68panelman · 01-14-2012, 09:43 PM

looks like a perfect daily driver to me. Welcome aboard from rusty new york!!!

**fakerwade** · 01-15-2012, 01:58 AM

Real sweet ride you got there Shorthair! (looks kinda familiar)

Shorthair_Hunter · 02-06-2012, 10:59 AM

I took the step bumper off. A little hammering and a wire wheel cleaned it up nice. Did some rattle can primer and a satin/flat black. I had to pound out one of the bolts, and they are all pretty gruesome anyways, so I'm going to go get some new galvanized bolts and get it back on the truck this week. I'm going to do the same thing to the wheels this weekend (hopefully).

Shorthair_Hunter · 02-11-2012, 08:14 PM

Got the bumper installed and the wheels painted and put back on today. Black looks quite a bit better than dirty white with rust. Up next is some minor engine stuff - replace valve cover gaskets, new spark plugs, general cleaning. Then on to some bolt on headers and exhaust.

**GMCGrim** · 02-12-2012, 10:29 AM

Man, what a difference a little paint makes. Looking pretty good!!

01-13-2012, 11:03 AM	#1
Shorthair_Hunter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Yakima WA Posts: 31	71 GMC Hauler I'm brand spanking new to the board here, and to this old 71 GMC Custom I picked up last weekend for $1000. My plans are to use it for hauling and hunting for now, and clean it up as I get the chance. Runs and drives really nice, has a new(er) 350 in it from 1993, lots of receipts and info in the owners manual. I bought it from a guy at work, and he got it from the original owner. Last edited by Shorthair_Hunter; 01-13-2012 at 11:07 AM. Reason: pictures not showing

01-13-2012, 11:44 AM	#2
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: 71 GMC Hauler nice looking GMC! Like that color. Post up the SPID list in the glove box so we can see the options. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

01-13-2012, 12:42 PM	#3
JAA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 75	Re: 71 GMC Hauler Welcome!! Yeah, I like that color also. I wonder with some elbow grease if you could bring that exterior color back to life. You got a good deal on it too. __________________ Jerry

01-13-2012, 04:25 PM	#4
Shorthair_Hunter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Yakima WA Posts: 31	Re: 71 GMC Hauler

01-13-2012, 04:45 PM	#5
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: 71 GMC Hauler Nice combination! __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

01-13-2012, 06:42 PM	#6
GMCGrim Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 207	Re: 71 GMC Hauler Nice find, looks to be fairly rust free. Whatever you do dont get rid of those dog dish caps. Finding them again in good condition will not be easy.

01-14-2012, 09:43 PM	#8
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: 71 GMC Hauler looks like a perfect daily driver to me. Welcome aboard from rusty new york!!!

01-15-2012, 01:58 AM	#9
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 628	Re: 71 GMC Hauler Real sweet ride you got there Shorthair! (looks kinda familiar) __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

02-06-2012, 10:59 AM	#10
Shorthair_Hunter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Yakima WA Posts: 31	Re: 71 GMC Hauler I took the step bumper off. A little hammering and a wire wheel cleaned it up nice. Did some rattle can primer and a satin/flat black. I had to pound out one of the bolts, and they are all pretty gruesome anyways, so I'm going to go get some new galvanized bolts and get it back on the truck this week. I'm going to do the same thing to the wheels this weekend (hopefully).

02-11-2012, 08:14 PM	#11
Shorthair_Hunter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Yakima WA Posts: 31	Re: 71 GMC Hauler Got the bumper installed and the wheels painted and put back on today. Black looks quite a bit better than dirty white with rust. Up next is some minor engine stuff - replace valve cover gaskets, new spark plugs, general cleaning. Then on to some bolt on headers and exhaust.

02-12-2012, 10:29 AM	#12
GMCGrim Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 207	Re: 71 GMC Hauler Man, what a difference a little paint makes. Looking pretty good!!



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