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**LockDoc** · 08-18-2013, 11:13 PM

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I learned on the '66 that you don't post that you bought a truck until you have the title in your hand and the truck on the trailer...

That said, this is Grandpa's '71 Chevy truck. Not my Grandpa, PJ's Grandpa. Grandma gave PJ the truck so he proceeds to tear it apart so he can use the parts on his '69 Longhorn. He took the rear end out, he took the seat out, he took the gas tank out, then he took the engine and transmission out to put the TH400 in his truck. This is what is left... He still has the engine and I think I am going to end up with it.. (I hope) I told him it needs to stay with the truck. I have been dealing on it off and on for two years. It was out of the elements but the rats and mice have been in it. For Iowa it has pretty nice sheet metal. It needs rockers but that is about it. The floor is better than I had hoped for.

I went over to the salvage yard and scrounged a rear end and wheels I could use to get it home and the install actually went pretty smooth.

The first pictures were taken inside the building, The next ones were on the trailer. I will post more tomorrow after I get it cleaned up.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 08-18-2013, 11:15 PM

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**special-K** · 08-18-2013, 11:39 PM

Not too shabby. And,you even get a hoist set-up with it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-19-2013, 12:19 AM

Not bad, is the hydraulic pump for a tilt bed by chance? I guess you can say "Score"!!
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SCHRUMGMC · 08-19-2013, 12:44 AM

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Very interested in seeing what happens

O'l Buck · 08-19-2013, 09:22 AM

Your hydraulic pump looks a lot like the one I have for my 67!

**LockDoc** · 08-19-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Not too shabby. And,you even get a hoist set-up with it.

Thanks Tim, I hope I can get it working.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Not bad, is the hydraulic pump for a tilt bed by chance? I guess you can say "Score"!!

Yes, but the grandson said it didn't work right for some reason.

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

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Very interested in seeing what happens

Thanks Schrum, It will be a while before I do much to this one except clean it up. I have to finish the '70 4x4 first.

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Originally Posted by O'l Buck

Your hydraulic pump looks a lot like the one I have for my 67!

Chad, if you get back to this thread, does yours work OK?

LockDoc

Low Elco · 08-19-2013, 10:06 AM

Geeez, Leon! "Leon's home for wayward trucks" Good score! Are you intending to Flip the 4x4? Momma's gonna need a ladder to get in that one!

**LockDoc** · 08-19-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Geeez, Leon! "Leon's home for wayward trucks" Good score! Are you intending to Flip the 4x4? Momma's gonna need a ladder to get in that one!

Ain't that the truth...

.. I'm thinking about going to look at a '68 one ton today.

Yes, the 4x4 will probably go bye bye.

LockDoc

slow-1 · 08-19-2013, 10:33 AM

Looks like a worthy project.

What is the rack on the front for?

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-19-2013, 10:46 AM

Leon, thats a fairly easy system.. first check make sure the motor runs, if yes, check the fluid level and whether its sludge or oil, change external filter and pick up screen (if it has one). It may just need filter and sludge drained and changed.

**LockDoc** · 08-19-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by slow-1

Looks like a worthy project.

What is the rack on the front for?

I think he had the spare tire mounted on it.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Leon, thats a fairly easy system.. first check make sure the motor runs, if yes, check the fluid level and whether its sludge or oil, change external filter and pick up screen (if it has one). It may just need filter and sludge drained and changed.

Thanks Dale I will test it out this afternoon. I will probably just drain the oil and replace it.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 08-19-2013, 10:39 PM

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Here are a few pictures after I cleaned it up a little. I found all of the original tire tools in the pouch in the corner of the cab. The jack was in the cab too.

You are going to love the hood ornament...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 08-19-2013, 10:44 PM

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flashed · 08-19-2013, 10:50 PM

If you decide to lose those side steps I would be interested for my 1 TON .

**LockDoc** · 08-19-2013, 10:57 PM

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If you decide to lose those side steps I would be interested for my 1 TON .

No idea what is going to happen with this right now.

LockDoc

oklalawnboy · 08-19-2013, 11:07 PM

Looks like a great truck!

sboris · 08-20-2013, 08:23 AM

Looks like a good score Leon.
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**Ol Blue K20** · 08-20-2013, 10:59 AM

The hood ornament looks like a 62 F*** galaxie fender emblem to me

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-27-2013, 10:56 PM

Nice score Leon!

**LockDoc** · 08-28-2013, 12:03 AM

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Nice score Leon!

Thanks Ryan. I cleaned the carpet. put a gas tank and seat in it, and replaced the drivers side arm rest with parts I had on hand over the last few days.. No luck on getting the hoist to work though. I'm looking for a leaf spring rear end for it so keep me in mind if you come across anything.

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-28-2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Thanks Ryan. I cleaned the carpet. put a gas tank and seat in it, and replaced the drivers side arm rest with parts I had on hand over the last few days.. No luck on getting the hoist to work though. I'm looking for a leaf spring rear end for it so keep me in mind if you come across anything.

LockDoc

Did the motor for the pump run? If so how did the pump sound?
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powell72 · 08-28-2013, 11:43 AM

I can't believe it had the bag for the jack tools, rare item there.
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**LockDoc** · 08-28-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Did the motor for the pump run? If so how did the pump sound?
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Dale,

I got a spark when I hooked power to the motor but it didn't turn. I imagine the motor is stuck. If it ever cools off here I will pull the motor out and see if it runs on it's own, and try turning the pump by hand.

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I can't believe it had the bag for the jack tools, rare item there.

I didn't even see it when I looked at the truck the first two times...

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-28-2013, 12:41 PM

Yep, sounds like one of the two is frozen. I think the motor is the least expensive of the two, lets hope for that.
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08-18-2013, 11:13 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today - I learned on the '66 that you don't post that you bought a truck until you have the title in your hand and the truck on the trailer... That said, this is Grandpa's '71 Chevy truck. Not my Grandpa, PJ's Grandpa. Grandma gave PJ the truck so he proceeds to tear it apart so he can use the parts on his '69 Longhorn. He took the rear end out, he took the seat out, he took the gas tank out, then he took the engine and transmission out to put the TH400 in his truck. This is what is left... He still has the engine and I think I am going to end up with it.. (I hope) I told him it needs to stay with the truck. I have been dealing on it off and on for two years. It was out of the elements but the rats and mice have been in it. For Iowa it has pretty nice sheet metal. It needs rockers but that is about it. The floor is better than I had hoped for. I went over to the salvage yard and scrounged a rear end and wheels I could use to get it home and the install actually went pretty smooth. The first pictures were taken inside the building, The next ones were on the trailer. I will post more tomorrow after I get it cleaned up. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-18-2013, 11:15 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today more Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-18-2013, 11:39 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Not too shabby. And,you even get a hoist set-up with it. __________________ "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 ~

08-19-2013, 12:19 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Not bad, is the hydraulic pump for a tilt bed by chance? I guess you can say "Score"!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "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

08-19-2013, 12:44 AM	#5
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Subscribed Very interested in seeing what happens __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

08-19-2013, 09:22 AM	#6
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Your hydraulic pump looks a lot like the one I have for my 67! __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

08-19-2013, 10:06 AM	#8
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Geeez, Leon! "Leon's home for wayward trucks" Good score! Are you intending to Flip the 4x4? Momma's gonna need a ladder to get in that one! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-19-2013, 10:33 AM	#10
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Looks like a worthy project. What is the rack on the front for? __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-19-2013, 10:46 AM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Leon, thats a fairly easy system.. first check make sure the motor runs, if yes, check the fluid level and whether its sludge or oil, change external filter and pick up screen (if it has one). It may just need filter and sludge drained and changed. __________________ "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

08-19-2013, 10:39 PM	#13
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today - Here are a few pictures after I cleaned it up a little. I found all of the original tire tools in the pouch in the corner of the cab. The jack was in the cab too. You are going to love the hood ornament... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-19-2013, 10:44 PM	#14
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today more Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-19-2013, 10:50 PM	#15
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today If you decide to lose those side steps I would be interested for my 1 TON .

08-19-2013, 11:07 PM	#17
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Looks like a great truck! __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

08-20-2013, 08:23 AM	#18
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Looks like a good score Leon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

08-20-2013, 10:59 AM	#19
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today The hood ornament looks like a 62 F*** galaxie fender emblem to me __________________ "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



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08-27-2013, 10:56 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Nice score Leon! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-28-2013, 11:43 AM	#23
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today I can't believe it had the bag for the jack tools, rare item there. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-28-2013, 12:41 PM	#25
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: Picked Up This '71 Chevy Today Yep, sounds like one of the two is frozen. I think the motor is the least expensive of the two, lets hope for that. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "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

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