1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slowcpe · 03-03-2014, 01:43 AM

Watching. Cool to see a factory resto. Great truck to start with.

**yote1234** · 03-06-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 68basket

amazing truck, following along

great.

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Updates are long overdue Dave!

getting pics this weekend. all chassis parts powder coated, cab/doors/hood painted. pics... s o o n !

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Originally Posted by Ozzy2013

Sweet!Nice foundation!

i agree. real happy... thx

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Watching. Cool to see a factory resto. Great truck to start with.

might not be a perfect factory restoration, but should be close! thx

**yote1234** · 03-10-2014, 04:10 PM

A Sneek Peek...

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-10-2014, 04:29 PM

Dang Hotel you're hauling @$$ on this build. It's looking fantastic. ..

trkfrk · 03-10-2014, 04:30 PM

Your paint looks great! Nice job.

jeh · 03-10-2014, 07:14 PM

Looks great, I really like that color combo

**lolife99** · 03-10-2014, 07:19 PM

wow!

**yote1234** · 03-11-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Dang Hotel you're hauling @$$ on this build. It's looking fantastic. ..

yea, but now i slow down and assemble the chassis....

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

Your paint looks great! Nice job.

im loving it! looks great in person..

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looks great, I really like that color combo

my favirite as well, thx

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Originally Posted by lolife99

wow!

i thank you sir!!!!

Zoomin · 03-11-2014, 05:23 PM

Looking great, Dave!

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-11-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Dang Hotel you're hauling @$$ on this build. It's looking fantastic. ..

my smartphone changed Yote to hotel....

sorry, it loves embarrassing me

**yote1234** · 03-13-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Looking great, Dave!

very pleased! thx,dave

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

my smartphone changed Yote to hotel....

sorry, it loves embarrassing me

no problem, i've been called worse, LOL.

BanditDave · 03-13-2014, 11:36 AM

Newbie here, but subscribing. Have a '70 Longbed that's getting the same paint job (with a modern twist) dropped and an 454...LSX.

Love this man, keep up the awesome work!

**yote1234** · 03-14-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BanditDave

Newbie here, but subscribing. Have a '70 Longbed that's getting the same paint job (with a modern twist) dropped and an 454...LSX.

Love this man, keep up the awesome work!

welcome to the board, hope you are going to document your truck on this site!, thx,dave

mcbassin · 03-14-2014, 05:13 PM

Holy cow! That cab looks great! You are moving so dang fast on this! you're making us slackers look terrible....Subscribed for an awesome project.

72BlckButy · 03-14-2014, 07:23 PM

Killer build yote!

Bishops Trucks · 03-14-2014, 07:47 PM

Lookin great so far.

**yote1234** · 03-17-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Holy cow! That cab looks great! You are moving so dang fast on this! you're making us slackers look terrible....Subscribed for an awesome project.

thx

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Killer build yote!

i thank you sir.. you still own my favorite truck!

SuperC10Tex · 03-17-2014, 01:29 PM

Sweeeeeet! I must follow.........

BanditDave · 03-17-2014, 06:11 PM

Need. More. Updates!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Having withdrawl symptoms...lol)

**yote1234** · 03-18-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperC10Tex

Sweeeeeet! I must follow.........

welcome..

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Originally Posted by BanditDave

Need. More. Updates!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Having withdrawl symptoms...lol)

got the frame back from powdercoater.., working on installing the suspension.
and gathering new nuts, bolts, and nos suspension parts. bought detroit eaton springs (front and rear) .. will send chassis pics soon.
dave

Bennett68C10 · 03-20-2014, 08:31 AM

Wow awesome project, love the color combo. Can't wait to see more.

Mr Chevorlet · 03-20-2014, 09:28 AM

very nice, I love stock builds. looking beautiful love the color combo.

aggie91 · 03-20-2014, 11:00 AM

Cab looks great and the markings look spot on!

**yote1234** · 03-20-2014, 04:57 PM

thanks everyone for the nice words. just picked up the last of the painted body. total time in paint was 4-5 weeks!!! not bad, and i like the outcome!

jeh · 03-20-2014, 05:20 PM

The paint work looks very sweet. Can't wait for more....

03-03-2014, 01:43 AM	#26
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Watching. Cool to see a factory resto. Great truck to start with. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

03-10-2014, 04:10 PM	#28
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration A Sneek Peek... Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

03-10-2014, 04:29 PM	#29
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Dang Hotel you're hauling @$$ on this build. It's looking fantastic. .. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-10-2014, 04:30 PM	#30
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Your paint looks great! Nice job. __________________ 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

03-10-2014, 07:14 PM	#31
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Looks great, I really like that color combo __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

03-10-2014, 07:19 PM	#32
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration wow! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-11-2014, 05:23 PM	#34
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Looking great, Dave! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

03-13-2014, 11:36 AM	#37
BanditDave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmyra, NJ Posts: 14	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Newbie here, but subscribing. Have a '70 Longbed that's getting the same paint job (with a modern twist) dropped and an 454...LSX. Love this man, keep up the awesome work!

03-14-2014, 05:13 PM	#39
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Holy cow! That cab looks great! You are moving so dang fast on this! you're making us slackers look terrible....Subscribed for an awesome project. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-14-2014, 07:23 PM	#40
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Killer build yote! __________________ -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)

03-14-2014, 07:47 PM	#41
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Lookin great so far. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-17-2014, 01:29 PM	#43
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Sweeeeeet! I must follow......... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande CST SWB Fleetside "Texas Touch" "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows"

03-17-2014, 06:11 PM	#44
BanditDave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmyra, NJ Posts: 14	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Need. More. Updates!!!!!!!!!!!! (Having withdrawl symptoms...lol)

03-20-2014, 08:31 AM	#46
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Wow awesome project, love the color combo. Can't wait to see more. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-20-2014, 09:28 AM	#47
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration very nice, I love stock builds. looking beautiful love the color combo. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414



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03-20-2014, 11:00 AM	#48
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Cab looks great and the markings look spot on! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-20-2014, 04:57 PM	#49
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration thanks everyone for the nice words. just picked up the last of the painted body. total time in paint was 4-5 weeks!!! not bad, and i like the outcome! Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

03-20-2014, 05:20 PM	#50
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration The paint work looks very sweet. Can't wait for more.... __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

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