Looking for my Grandfathers 1971 GMC SIERRA

[5150]

Way to have a Negative response to me finding my pawpaws truck.I know it isnt being torn apart. the newest owner paid too much to tear it apart

I don't think it's a negative response, just speaking of the truth. The new owner has no way of knowing that someone is looking for the truck. It's not like there is a law about having to wait a certain amount of time before changing a vehicle to your liking. I'm sure the new owner had plans of his own for the truck and is acting upon them.

Also, there is no amount a person will pay for something that they may not tear it apart. Lots of guys have spent a huge sum of money on a truck to still tear it down and get exactly what they want.

Has the possibility crossed your mind that the new owner may not sell it? Just preparing you for a scenario that could happen.

I do wish you luck in finding the truck and hope you are able to purchase it when you find it.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Why dont you go get the car ?... I wish I could find my pawpaws truck already, If the guy would put it in his name already Id have the Police locate it

[SCHRUMGMC]

The NEW, NEW owner bought it for $1,800. So I think it as sold again for $2,800 for a NEw Gas Tank and a few more new things..


Oh I understand, if he doesnt want to sell it atleast I will know where its at....It sat out in our pasture for years...Hell I still have photos of it NEW



Oh I meant the negative response to Ït¨s being torn apart, hell i know its not lol

[Square_78]

The problem with these trucks is that they are so easy to change and swap parts around. It could be a black chevy 4x4 by now with a different frame, insured and driving around on the road. If its been two years since you sold it and there are no records of it being registered to anyone else, chances are its either been parted out, or its being restored or has been changed into something else like a 4x4 and has a different frame or VIN number. Not trying to be mean, but just stating the reality of it. I really hope you do find it my friend. I can tell how much it means to you. Keep up the search, hopefully you will find it.

[72freak]

Atleast you know where it is. Let them know you want to be in line if they ever decide to sell it. The good thing about the removed parts is every part of that truck is reproduced or can be found used so if you ever do get it back it can be put back together the way ot was with the exception of the camper shell and they pop up now and again.

Have you tried throwing money at the new owner to get it back?

[ceekay]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Why dont you go get the car ?... I wish I could find my pawpaws truck already, If the guy would put it in his name already Id have the Police locate it

Because I have no place for it and no money to start fixing it up. It was Dad's hot-rod build; no interior currently, 440 6-pack swap (originally a 383 car)... If I start it, it is getting a 100% frame-off rotisserie body resto. It will be 90% resto, 10% deviation; bucket seats, black interior, dark blue (B7) paint, slightly different sticker options, maybe a very slight body drop since I gotta cut the majority of the floor apart due to bad rusting and also to give it a good aggressive stance, etc etc etc. and I just don't have the time, money, or facility for such an endeavor... The C10 I want to build is going to start as a parking lot hotrod job, with minor body fixes here and there until I can get back home to all my bodyworking tools and space enough to pull it apart completely.

Also, those saying it may be parted out or built are correct; if he hasn't registered it in a good long while, chances are that the newest owner is either fixing it up or parting it out; no need to register in either case... Further, it could be that he bought it for cheap and sold it for scrap... Seriously, God only knows. For your sake, I truly hope the guy is just lazy and hasn't gotten around to registering the truck yet, but part-out/crush/resto is a very real possibility, and you cannot forget that. Further, I hope people who brought this stuff up go look at their own C10's and think about how they would feel if they somehow lost it into a system and someone started stripping it or heavily modifying it...

Mr. Schrum, I hope for your sake the guy who has it now is currently doing a 100% factory restoration..... It'd be like getting your truck back from right after your grandpa bought it, to start a -new- legacy with a newer Schrum.


- CK

[SCHRUMGMC]

Yeah, honestly.The New owner from what the guy we sold it to said.That he was going to restore it.I hope no top notch restoration though.Yeah this truck really does mean a lot and Id hope that eventually soon the new owner will put it in his name, so i can give him a call.Thankfully I know police officers around here that can give me infomation about these things...and yeah I understand what you meant about tearing it apart, however they put new wheels,gas tank,hood,etc on it so itd doubt it

[SCHRUMGMC]

Plus This old GMC was bought right here in Lincolnton, Brand new by my Great Grandfather Howard Augustus Schrum, then sold to my Pawpaw.It would be mine right now, but you see how that went.I mean could you imagine people bugging the crap out of you wanting something, well thats what happened with this.We had people wanting Backhoes,Tractors, and etc.THEY WOULDNT LEAVE US ALONE.Knowing my Pawpaw passed theyd try to slick by my Nana on things such as this truck...If I had it right now, Itd have it running. I WOULD HAVE KEPT THE MIRRORS,FACTORY WHEELS,CAMPER TOP.. But peoples now and days dont seem to wanna keep stuff just in case,theyd rather have it scrapped for precious money..SIGH... I really hope I can find this thing..IT means a lot to me after Gerald passed

[jocko]

I'm sure the chief of da POlice in Lincolntown NC is now questioning his deputies wondering who is giving out personal info... Ha.

Personal preference comes into play, once it's sold - the owners tend to do what they want, because it is theirs - I know I do... As would you if you were buying someone else's truck. You might not keep it like the 2nd removed owner's grandfather kept it. Just sayin, but I know what you mean - you'd like to have it like it was. True of many things in life today I believe. If/when you find it, however, you'd be able to re-find those parts you mention (except for the camper top perhaps..)

Good luck with your quest, hope you can find it.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Haha I know the Sheriff personally Lol


I could find the Camper Top Lol, but itd be very hard





Just keep spreading this Thread around other places

[SCHRUMGMC]

Sooo I guess im just going to wait patiently..

[5150]

Not to sound rude, but you've been waiting two years so far. I'm not sure why you're expecting to find it now in 2 days.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Ive been looking for it, A year now....I dont expect to find it in Two Days...Just trying to kep this thread ahead as well

[Bhelton]

Honestly if its been sold twice its probably being restored, if that's the case and the new owner has sank 20 grand in to it...you probably want get it back. If its been used for parts and there isnt anything left to build your stuck either way. My advise to you is find another truck similar and build it the way you grandfathers truck in your eyes and dedicate the build to him!

Either way i wish you all the luck finding it

[SCHRUMGMC]

Hey look your in Hickory LOL, I went to the Mall the other night there


Yeah, I hope to atleast know where its at...I just dont know where to find a cheap 1971 GMC Sierra Short bed 4X2 with a/c

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Hey look your in Hickory LOL, I went to the Mall the other night there


Yeah, I hope to atleast know where its at...I just dont know where to find a cheap 1971 GMC Sierra Short bed 4X2 with a/c

You'll find one, heck buy a Chevy and throw a GMC front clip on it

[1972BackInBlackC10]

if yu want it back bad enough and you know the town its in why dont you run a wanted or looking for ad in the local paper with a detailed description of the truck and the circumstances maybe even a pic if the news paper has that, the owner or someone who know the owner may see it

[SCHRUMGMC]

I mean when Gerald died, it really devastated me :/.... I really wish I would of spoken up sooner

[SCHRUMGMC]

How would I run a Ad in the paper ?.It may be in Denton,NC ..I live about 1 hr from it..So Im not sure on what to do man

[1972BackInBlackC10]

call the local news paper, if you dont know what it is call your local newspaper company and they will likely know the name

[SCHRUMGMC]

Alright man, I appreciate your concern...I pray I find it

[CTENTA1]

It might be time to let go. Has it crossed your mind that maybe someone on here already has a build thread on this truck and will not in any way say anthing about it beeing your old truck. I know ive read a few build threads that start off saying how they got lucky buying the truck by bugging the owner to sell it (score). Just keeping things real. It is what it is. If its meant to be it will come back but you have to let it be. Good luck!

[SCHRUMGMC]

I would let it go when someone could locate a cheap short bed GMC with A/C White Top and Blue


Then Id move on,otherwise id doubt it

[trac209]

Finding something is not a forgone conclusion to ownership. I've been where you were and tried to buy back a sold car and was politely told no and I respected that and dropped it at that. I would hate to have some guy know where my vehicle he wanted was at all times so he could pester me for it. You don't seem to be acting like a person who will respect that if your concered about what a new owner will do with a truck you had a chance to buy. My advice is to let it go. Your obviously young make new memories with another truck and save yourself the grief.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Well I do have a Short Temper man,I mean Id respect it.But I get emotionally attached with items...Heck I have Depression over many Factors in my life



Im contacting Dentons Newspaper Monday and asking them