1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Bob B.** · 02-07-2022, 12:41 AM

What was the story behind this one? Looks like a stripper C/10 with chrome bumper, hubcaps, and paint stripes. I am guessing it's either a 250 or 307. Was there an RPO for this package?

1971 Chevy Pickup Commercial - YouTube

**special-K** · 02-07-2022, 07:50 AM

I'm not sure what the RPO was. But you nailed about what it included. The '71 Inflation Fighter was the first time offering of packaged options at a discounted price. While the Highlander spruced up a mid-range trim truck, the Inflation Fighter did the same, but minimally, for the base trim trucks. Basically an appearance pkg. I'm not sure power options were limited, but it's my hunch these trucks were only dealer ordered and probably late year. It's funny, but I associate the newfound inflation issue back then with the '73 oil embargo. But I guess that was just the start of price gouging by way of blaming shortages. I remember that's when they said there was a sugar and a paper shortage, so everything using those commodities jumped up in price, like double. I was young, still in HS in '71/'72, but I do recall a thing about the devaluation of the dollar during Nixon's administration. I remember car prices jumped up, and I suppose housing. Probably interest, too. It was back then I learned words like inflation, shortage, and recession that I don't recall hearing before then.

**Joesjunk** · 02-07-2022, 08:12 AM

There was an RPO code for it. I’ll have to see if I have a glove box door with it on there.

Mike80D · 02-07-2022, 08:27 AM

That’s a cool commercial. I wouldn’t have a problem owning any of the trucks on it. You just cannot beat any media that shows our trucks when they were brand new.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 02-07-2022, 09:19 AM

That's what we need right now. A great looking pickup.

I wonder what it cost back then?

**DaHos** · 02-07-2022, 09:23 AM

Rpo - yf7

Rich72C10 · 02-07-2022, 09:56 AM

That's dope! I'd buy that now for 2,575.00, thank you very much!

Ziegelsteinfaust · 02-07-2022, 10:14 AM

That's less then $18,000 accounting for inflation, and we're stuck with this new garbage.

I will give 20,500 for a rcsb with a LT1 350, and a M22. You know for towing performance.

SkidmoreGarage · 02-07-2022, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

That's less then $18,000 accounting for inflation, and we're stuck with this new garbage.

I will give 20,500 for a rcsb with a LT1 350, and a M22. You know for towing performance.

You can buy a new Ford Maverick for under $20k. It probably beats the 71 C10 base model specs in every way (besides looks and nostalgia).

Just a quick look, they have:
Almost the same GVWR and towing capacity.
Almost the same price (adjusted for inflation)
Maverick wheel base is 121", C10 115" or 127"- so right in the middle.
Maverick has modern safety systems
Maverick gets better MPG and better performance (when compared to the base c10 engine)
Maverick seats 4

Before anyone gets too upset, I just wanted to make a counter point for the sake of the argument that "America doesn't make 'em like the used to". They do sometimes but it's just that no one wants them. FYI, I'd buy a Silverado, or F150, before I considered a Maverick.

**Accelo** · 02-07-2022, 02:22 PM

"America doesn't make 'em like the used to"
Just so you know; The Ford Maverick is made in Mexico.

**Bob B.** · 02-07-2022, 02:53 PM

Here is another Infaltion Fighter commercial. Looks like Chevy threw in a better seat too:

1971 Chevrolet C10 Pickup - YouTube

Ziegelsteinfaust · 02-07-2022, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkidmoreGarage

You can buy a new Ford Maverick for under $20k. It probably beats the 71 C10 base model specs in every way (besides looks and nostalgia).

Just a quick look, they have:
Almost the same GVWR and towing capacity.
Almost the same price (adjusted for inflation)
Maverick wheel base is 121", C10 115" or 127"- so right in the middle.
Maverick has modern safety systems
Maverick gets better MPG and better performance (when compared to the base c10 engine)
Maverick seats 4

Before anyone gets too upset, I just wanted to make a counter point for the sake of the argument that "America doesn't make 'em like the used to". They do sometimes but it's just that no one wants them. FYI, I'd buy a Silverado, or F150, before I considered a Maverick.

The Maverick is UGLY. Not as ugly as the Ranger, but it has a face 2 mom's couldn't love

**Stocker** · 02-07-2022, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accelo

Just so you know; The Ford Maverick is made in Mexico.

And it's built on modified Ford Focus underpinnings.

I haven't seen one and would not consider buying one. That said, magazine writers view it favorably.... for what it is.

**RenoKeene** · 02-07-2022, 08:36 PM

My 72 is almost the same, no promo code though.

**Joesjunk** · 02-07-2022, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

My 72 is almost the same, no promo code though.

I believe this was a 1971 only promotion

**Canadian694x4** · 02-07-2022, 10:53 PM

Love those old commercials! Could you get a bare bones 4 wheel drive truck in this promotion does anyone know?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-08-2022, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dahos

rpo - yf7

wow!

leftybass209 · 02-09-2022, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkidmoreGarage

You can buy a new Ford Maverick for under $20k. It probably beats the 71 C10 base model specs in every way (besides looks and nostalgia).

Just a quick look, they have:
Almost the same GVWR and towing capacity.
Almost the same price (adjusted for inflation)
Maverick wheel base is 121", C10 115" or 127"- so right in the middle.
Maverick has modern safety systems
Maverick gets better MPG and better performance (when compared to the base c10 engine)
Maverick seats 4

Before anyone gets too upset, I just wanted to make a counter point for the sake of the argument that "America doesn't make 'em like the used to". They do sometimes but it's just that no one wants them. FYI, I'd buy a Silverado, or F150, before I considered a Maverick.

Except, you really can't buy one for 20k. They froze sales on it, and most dealers are pretty candid on their much higher prices than MSRP. I know, because I was in the market for a new car 2 weeks ago.

02-07-2022, 07:50 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup I'm not sure what the RPO was. But you nailed about what it included. The '71 Inflation Fighter was the first time offering of packaged options at a discounted price. While the Highlander spruced up a mid-range trim truck, the Inflation Fighter did the same, but minimally, for the base trim trucks. Basically an appearance pkg. I'm not sure power options were limited, but it's my hunch these trucks were only dealer ordered and probably late year. It's funny, but I associate the newfound inflation issue back then with the '73 oil embargo. But I guess that was just the start of price gouging by way of blaming shortages. I remember that's when they said there was a sugar and a paper shortage, so everything using those commodities jumped up in price, like double. I was young, still in HS in '71/'72, but I do recall a thing about the devaluation of the dollar during Nixon's administration. I remember car prices jumped up, and I suppose housing. Probably interest, too. It was back then I learned words like inflation, shortage, and recession that I don't recall hearing before then. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-07-2022 at 09:20 AM.

02-07-2022, 08:12 AM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,697	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup There was an RPO code for it. I’ll have to see if I have a glove box door with it on there. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-07-2022, 08:27 AM	#4
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 283	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup That’s a cool commercial. I wouldn’t have a problem owning any of the trucks on it. You just cannot beat any media that shows our trucks when they were brand new. __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.

02-07-2022, 09:19 AM	#5
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,586	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup That's what we need right now. A great looking pickup. I wonder what it cost back then?

02-07-2022, 09:23 AM	#6
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,855	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup Rpo - yf7 Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

02-07-2022, 09:56 AM	#7
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,688	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup That's dope! I'd buy that now for 2,575.00, thank you very much! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

02-07-2022, 10:14 AM	#8
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,586	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup That's less then $18,000 accounting for inflation, and we're stuck with this new garbage. I will give 20,500 for a rcsb with a LT1 350, and a M22. You know for towing performance.

02-07-2022, 02:22 PM	#10
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,231	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup "America doesn't make 'em like the used to" Just so you know; The Ford Maverick is made in Mexico.

02-07-2022, 08:36 PM	#14
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,025	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup My 72 is almost the same, no promo code though. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-07-2022, 10:53 PM	#16
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: 1971 Inflation Fighter Pickup Love those old commercials! Could you get a bare bones 4 wheel drive truck in this promotion does anyone know? __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.



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