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Hotrob72 · 02-17-2012, 08:23 PM

Im brand new to the forum, just bought this 71 out of a estate sale from a real collector...be bought but never sold..then died.
And he has at least 20 more c10's for sale. This truck was bought then sat in one spot (outside) since 2002. Back at that time the paint was new and was surely pretty nice. I will be bringing it home in the morning and cross my fingers after some fresh gas and a once over it will still run. I love the color combo and plan on dropping it around 4/6 with some 18's or 20's. 1971, Shortbed, 350, auto, PS,PB and coils in the rear.

JRANGER · 02-17-2012, 08:30 PM

Nice did you get a good deal? Welcome to the site!

Hotrob72 · 02-17-2012, 08:36 PM

On the ride home after you pay the money and you dont feel bad......you got a good deal! And I still feel pretty jazzed to have found this truck 10 mins from home.

Tomahawk30 · 02-17-2012, 08:38 PM

That collection was being watched pretty closely by a lot of us on the boards starting back in December. Good to see they are actually getting some sold finally! Were they flexible with their prices? Last I'd heard they were asking about double what others thought the vehicles were worth, so I was curious if they were starting high and dealing from there...

trkfrk · 02-17-2012, 08:59 PM

Welcome to the board.... Nice truck...

Hotrob72 · 02-17-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomahawk30

That collection was being watched pretty closely by a lot of us on the boards starting back in December. Good to see they are actually getting some sold finally! Were they flexible with their prices? Last I'd heard they were asking about double what others thought the vehicles were worth, so I was curious if they were starting high and dealing from there...

One guy bought close to 60 vehicles that were all stored indoors...and cars leave daily..
I felt i got a great deal.

Tomahawk30 · 02-18-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrob72

One guy bought close to 60 vehicles that were all stored indoors...and cars leave daily..
I felt i got a great deal.

Congrats! As long as you are happy with the deal, the price was right!

Hotrob72 · 02-19-2012, 06:36 PM

Trailerd the truck home sat morning (had not been started in 10 years) Changed the oil, flushed the tank, fresh fuel, new fuel line and filter off the pump, replaced vacume line to dist, added 1/2 gal coolant, checked tranny level.....pulled the coil wire, hooked up a fresh battery and cranked it a couple times. Had fuel at carb, plugged the coil wire back in, pumped the throttle a couple times.....fired right up. No smoke, no funny noises....BIG SMILE
Still need a alt and voltage reg as they were both missing.

Tomahawk30 · 02-20-2012, 03:58 AM

Very cool! We need some pics!!!

Hotrob72 · 02-25-2012, 12:14 PM

Worked on the truck a little each night after work this week..
Installed new alt and power steering belts
Bought new radiator hoses
Pulled seat out for more working room in the cab
Got all the dash lights, shift indicator, heater control, interior and cargo lights working. Mostly just needed contacts cleaned.
Installed new dimmer switch, old was corroded and fell apart
All gauges except the gas gauge work, have narrowed it down to the sender. Lubed all door/hood hinges as they were a little still from sitting.

Need to get the lowereing items ordered, looking for 4.5 front and 5 or 6 rear?

Truck already has a steel cowl hood (goodmark), tank relocated to rear with fuel door added to side of bed, all new moulding but some are loose as they all seem to only have stick on clips and no bolt on?

black_sheep454 · 02-25-2012, 03:48 PM

Looks like a nice truck, lets see some more pics.
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Hotrob72 · 02-25-2012, 04:08 PM

Here are a few pics...anyone know what the gas tank is from?
And the seat seems to be way thick as you sit to tall in the truck, can anyone tell me the height of there seat?
Just a little rust n top in the footwell.
I have no history on the truck.....

Hotrob72 · 02-25-2012, 04:11 PM

Just a few more pics

Hotrob72 · 02-25-2012, 04:12 PM

The seat is about 14" tall where measured in pic

black_sheep454 · 02-25-2012, 04:35 PM

Seat does look thick in the pic, what kind of wheels are on it?
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Hotrob72 · 02-25-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep454

Seat does look thick in the pic, what kind of wheels are on it?
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I don't know what they were off, under the cap they are stamped GM 16x7

farmall · 02-25-2012, 04:46 PM

I have seen that MB/VW in DRW. Same place?

Hotrob72 · 02-25-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by farmall

I have seen that MB/VW in DRW. Same place?

Yep, Thats where I picked it. Still about a 1/2 dozen trucks there for sale and a bunch more over off brookswood.
I had looked at them last year, and was kinda hard to see all those nice at one time vehicles......what a shame.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-25-2012, 11:25 PM

Looks like a blazer tank to me..

Bennett68C10 · 02-25-2012, 11:48 PM

Nice looking truck
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spudz · 02-26-2012, 12:16 AM

those are TAHOE LIMITED wheels. I have a set, they fit these and the 73-87s nice. Nice truck. cool find!!

TNTsigns · 02-26-2012, 12:23 AM

I agree, the tank looks like a blazer tank and the gas door assembly out of an 80's GM PU

Hotrob72 · 02-29-2012, 11:20 PM

Went ahead and ordered my drop kit and wheels.
Went with a 4/6 and Polished streeter wheels 20x10 & 20x8.5
Tires will be 295/40 & 255/40 Should be quite the change.

02-17-2012, 08:23 PM	#1
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	New project 71 Im brand new to the forum, just bought this 71 out of a estate sale from a real collector...be bought but never sold..then died. And he has at least 20 more c10's for sale. This truck was bought then sat in one spot (outside) since 2002. Back at that time the paint was new and was surely pretty nice. I will be bringing it home in the morning and cross my fingers after some fresh gas and a once over it will still run. I love the color combo and plan on dropping it around 4/6 with some 18's or 20's. 1971, Shortbed, 350, auto, PS,PB and coils in the rear. Attached Images

02-17-2012, 08:30 PM	#2
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: New project 71 Nice did you get a good deal? Welcome to the site! __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

02-17-2012, 08:36 PM	#3
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: New project 71 On the ride home after you pay the money and you dont feel bad......you got a good deal! And I still feel pretty jazzed to have found this truck 10 mins from home.

02-17-2012, 08:38 PM	#4
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: New project 71 That collection was being watched pretty closely by a lot of us on the boards starting back in December. Good to see they are actually getting some sold finally! Were they flexible with their prices? Last I'd heard they were asking about double what others thought the vehicles were worth, so I was curious if they were starting high and dealing from there... __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

02-17-2012, 08:59 PM	#5
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: New project 71 Welcome to the board.... Nice truck... __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

02-19-2012, 06:36 PM	#8
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: New project 71 Trailerd the truck home sat morning (had not been started in 10 years) Changed the oil, flushed the tank, fresh fuel, new fuel line and filter off the pump, replaced vacume line to dist, added 1/2 gal coolant, checked tranny level.....pulled the coil wire, hooked up a fresh battery and cranked it a couple times. Had fuel at carb, plugged the coil wire back in, pumped the throttle a couple times.....fired right up. No smoke, no funny noises....BIG SMILE Still need a alt and voltage reg as they were both missing. __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

02-20-2012, 03:58 AM	#9
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: New project 71 Very cool! We need some pics!!! __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

02-25-2012, 12:14 PM	#10
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: New project 71 Worked on the truck a little each night after work this week.. Installed new alt and power steering belts Bought new radiator hoses Pulled seat out for more working room in the cab Got all the dash lights, shift indicator, heater control, interior and cargo lights working. Mostly just needed contacts cleaned. Installed new dimmer switch, old was corroded and fell apart All gauges except the gas gauge work, have narrowed it down to the sender. Lubed all door/hood hinges as they were a little still from sitting. Need to get the lowereing items ordered, looking for 4.5 front and 5 or 6 rear? Truck already has a steel cowl hood (goodmark), tank relocated to rear with fuel door added to side of bed, all new moulding but some are loose as they all seem to only have stick on clips and no bolt on? __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

02-25-2012, 03:48 PM	#11
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: New project 71 Looks like a nice truck, lets see some more pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

02-25-2012, 04:08 PM	#12
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: New project 71 Here are a few pics...anyone know what the gas tank is from? And the seat seems to be way thick as you sit to tall in the truck, can anyone tell me the height of there seat? Just a little rust n top in the footwell. I have no history on the truck..... Attached Images __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

02-25-2012, 04:11 PM	#13
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: New project 71 Just a few more pics Attached Images __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

02-25-2012, 04:12 PM	#14
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: New project 71 The seat is about 14" tall where measured in pic __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

02-25-2012, 04:35 PM	#15
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: New project 71 Seat does look thick in the pic, what kind of wheels are on it? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

02-25-2012, 04:46 PM	#17
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 721	Re: New project 71 I have seen that MB/VW in DRW. Same place? __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

02-25-2012, 11:25 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: New project 71 Looks like a blazer tank to me.. __________________ 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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02-25-2012, 11:48 PM	#20
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: New project 71 Nice looking truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-26-2012, 12:16 AM	#21
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: New project 71 those are TAHOE LIMITED wheels. I have a set, they fit these and the 73-87s nice. Nice truck. cool find!! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

02-26-2012, 12:23 AM	#22
TNTsigns Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ontario, Oregon Posts: 17	Re: New project 71 I agree, the tank looks like a blazer tank and the gas door assembly out of an 80's GM PU

02-29-2012, 11:20 PM	#23
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: New project 71 Went ahead and ordered my drop kit and wheels. Went with a 4/6 and Polished streeter wheels 20x10 & 20x8.5 Tires will be 295/40 & 255/40 Should be quite the change. __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

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