1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-13-2014, 11:39 AM

Looks great, glad to see ya back at it...

slowcpe · 05-13-2014, 01:17 PM

Very nice. Love the orange and white!

jeh · 05-13-2014, 09:16 PM

Looking good, this is going to be sweet!!!

**screaminchevypickup** · 05-13-2014, 09:26 PM

Looking great!

mcbassin · 05-13-2014, 11:38 PM

Looking incredible Dave! love me some raised white letter tires. Old school

!

**yote1234** · 05-15-2014, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks great, glad to see ya back at it...

yea! needed a mental vacation...truck therapy!

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Very nice. Love the orange and white!

my favorite as well.. thx

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looking good, this is going to be sweet!!!

yes, i cant wait till its done!! thx,dave

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking great!

i thank you sir. dave

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking incredible Dave! love me some raised white letter tires. Old school

!

i really do like raised letter out, reminds me of my youth! we all ran letters out! and hijackers in the 70's! thx,dave oh. got your clips!! pm me

jlsanborn · 05-28-2014, 05:52 PM

Glad I found this before it's done! Bounced over from mcbassin's build. Super super nice man! You gotta run T/A's with the letters out

Do you fly the whirly-bird?

**yote1234** · 05-28-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Glad I found this before it's done! Bounced over from mcbassin's build. Super super nice man! You gotta run T/A's with the letters out

Do you fly the whirly-bird?

I Thank you for the complement! its been fun! and expensive!! yep, the ta's white letter out! i grew up in the late 60's-early 70's. that how we ran them.
the huey is a display only.

CheyenneShop · 05-30-2014, 02:56 AM

As always - Love your builds Dave. Your attention to detail is awesome. Look forward to seeing this in person

**yote1234** · 06-02-2014, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

As always - Love your builds Dave. Your attention to detail is awesome. Look forward to seeing this in person

thank for the complement ronnie !!! stop by some sunday!! dave

CheyenneShop · 06-04-2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

thank for the complement ronnie !!! stop by some sunday!! dave

I'll bring the beer and Weyenberg (the beer sponge)!!

**yote1234** · 06-23-2014, 07:06 PM

waiting for engine to return "built". so I started assembly on the cab interior..
sorry, camera on wrong setting. bad pics

jeh · 06-23-2014, 09:56 PM

Looking good, Did you build the motor back to stock specs?

Xeen · 06-23-2014, 10:24 PM

Man what a great old pickup, it's every purist truck builders dream.

mcbassin · 06-24-2014, 08:01 AM

Cab looks incredible! Awesome work as always. I know how time consuming it is putting all that stuff together, sometimes I think I should move a bed to the shop.....

Stickman · 06-24-2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

waiting for engine to return "built". so I started assembly on the cab interior..
sorry, camera on wrong setting. bad pics

Nice gas tank

**yote1234** · 06-25-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looking good, Did you build the motor back to stock specs?

yes sir! only 10 over and all stock except roller rockers! should be fun!

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Man what a great old pickup, it's every purist truck builders dream.

I thank you sir! my last build for sure!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Cab looks incredible! Awesome work as always. I know how time consuming it is putting all that stuff together, sometimes I think I should move a bed to the shop.....

hehehe. yea already have tv, w/cable, cd, fridge w/? beverages. soda, beer! everything but a bed.. thx for the complement, dave

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Nice gas tank

yes sir, came out pretty good, thx...dave

olrosa · 06-25-2014, 08:58 PM

Really nice!

**Joesjunk** · 06-26-2014, 12:17 AM

I just found this thread, great build Dave!!!

**yote1234** · 07-12-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by olrosa

Really nice!

thx...

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I just found this thread, great build Dave!!!

hey joe...the engine to be complete next week. thx dave

**yote1234** · 07-22-2014, 06:45 PM

another inch closer! orig 402 and only had to bore .010 over. engine balanced both heads, block, and intake dated with in 5 days. starter 45 days out. only thing not stock but cant be seen is roller rockers! oh, and hei.. not a whole bunch of horses but very reliable! already broke in at engine shop...run 20 min. great!

**yote1234** · 07-22-2014, 06:47 PM

last pic..

rwade · 07-22-2014, 07:26 PM

What did you use on your exhaust manifolds? Looks great!

Wade

jeh · 07-22-2014, 07:36 PM

Looks good man. Waiting for more.....

Zoomin · 07-22-2014, 09:36 PM

You're doing a great job, Dave. It's great to hear the motor checked out so well.

05-13-2014, 11:39 AM	#76
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 Looks great, glad to see ya back at it... __________________ "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

05-13-2014, 01:17 PM	#77
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Very nice. Love the orange and white! __________________ 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

05-13-2014, 09:16 PM	#78
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Looking good, this is going to be sweet!!! __________________ 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

05-13-2014, 09:26 PM	#79
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Looking great! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

05-13-2014, 11:38 PM	#80
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Looking incredible Dave! love me some raised white letter tires. Old school! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-28-2014, 05:52 PM	#82
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Glad I found this before it's done! Bounced over from mcbassin's build. Super super nice man! You gotta run T/A's with the letters out Do you fly the whirly-bird? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776 Last edited by jlsanborn; 05-28-2014 at 05:59 PM. Reason: forgot to ask about the chopper!

05-30-2014, 02:56 AM	#84
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration As always - Love your builds Dave. Your attention to detail is awesome. Look forward to seeing this in person __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

06-23-2014, 07:06 PM	#87
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration waiting for engine to return "built". so I started assembly on the cab interior.. sorry, camera on wrong setting. bad pics 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

06-23-2014, 09:56 PM	#88
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Looking good, Did you build the motor back to stock specs? __________________ 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

06-23-2014, 10:24 PM	#89
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Man what a great old pickup, it's every purist truck builders dream. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

06-24-2014, 08:01 AM	#90
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Cab looks incredible! Awesome work as always. I know how time consuming it is putting all that stuff together, sometimes I think I should move a bed to the shop..... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-25-2014, 08:58 PM	#93
olrosa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Longview WA Posts: 748	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Really nice! __________________ Seth Instagram: sethrosa11 My Build Thread: "Betty" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613225 1966 C10 Patina: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716802 1978 Big 10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771383

06-26-2014, 12:17 AM	#94
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration I just found this thread, great build Dave!!! __________________ 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

07-22-2014, 06:45 PM	#96
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration another inch closer! orig 402 and only had to bore .010 over. engine balanced both heads, block, and intake dated with in 5 days. starter 45 days out. only thing not stock but cant be seen is roller rockers! oh, and hei.. not a whole bunch of horses but very reliable! already broke in at engine shop...run 20 min. great! 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

07-22-2014, 06:47 PM	#97
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration last pic.. 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



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07-22-2014, 07:26 PM	#98
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration What did you use on your exhaust manifolds? Looks great! Wade

07-22-2014, 07:36 PM	#99
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration Looks good man. Waiting 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

07-22-2014, 09:36 PM	#100
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 You're doing a great job, Dave. It's great to hear the motor checked out so well. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

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