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Honda85man · 02-08-2012, 02:55 AM

Hey there forum. It's my first day here, and I wanna just give some info on what I'm doing. Ya see, there's this 71 Sierra grande long bed fleet side at my grandmas, and I just think its absolutely beautiful... Well, will be. :P and I know I'm gonna need some help with figuring out original parts, and where to get them, so I decide this forum. Anyways, my truck is a Sierra grande lwb fleet side, with a factory 400, and turbo 400 transmission. Not only that, but it also has the bucket seats and tilt steering, as well as a/c. From what my dad told me, this truck has every option minus the tach and vacuum gauges. It was medium blue, and the interior is mostly in wonderful condition for sitting outside for years with no windshield and a crappy tarp covering it. Pretty much it just needs tidied up. What I want to know for now is how much could this truck be worth with a basic restoration? I'll get pics up ASAP, but that may be Thursday or later.
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gcburdic · 02-10-2012, 10:55 AM

ttt and

from NC...

aboard!!!

sameyrasmea72 · 02-10-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Honda85man

What I want to know for now is how much could this truck be worth with a basic restoration? I'll get pics up ASAP, but that may be Thursday or later.
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Being a hard loaded Big block Sierra Grande, probably not much. So if you want to bring it by my shop I will take it off your hands.

Just kidding, sounds like a very cool truck. I would be difficult to say what its worth without seeing it. It depends on what a “Basic restoration” means but anywhere from $5000-25000+.

**RenoKeene** · 02-10-2012, 12:10 PM

Welcome from Central Florida. I do love a factory big block....now where are those pics.......

Honda85man · 02-10-2012, 12:22 PM

Yah sorry, couldn't get pics up. :/ was raining when I got out of school, and when it stopped, I went to my gmas and my phone died right when I got there. :/ maybe tomorrow, but idk.
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71sierragrande · 02-10-2012, 01:21 PM

Sounds alot like my truck. It will be worth a little less than what u put into it...but thats the way it goes with almost any vehicle. Build it for YOU, not many guys turn a profit restoring these things. Have fun with it, thats where the value is.

Honda85man · 02-12-2012, 07:51 PM

Yet again, no chance to post pics. :/ Saturday I worked all day, and today ts snowing like crazy. >_>
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**MusicMan70** · 02-12-2012, 09:01 PM

WelCome and subscribed for the pics to come!

yellow70GMC · 02-13-2012, 12:37 AM

Welcome to the site. Snowing in Texas?? Dang. It's been in the 50s and sunny in northern NV and normally we get quite a bit of snow. I look forward to seeing some pics, always cool to see GMCs...'specially sierra grandes.

Honda85man · 02-13-2012, 01:22 AM

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Welcome to the site. Snowing in Texas?? Dang. It's been in the 50s and sunny in northern NV and normally we get quite a bit of snow. I look forward to seeing some pics, always cool to see GMCs...'specially sierra grandes.

Haha! It actually snows somewhat often in Texas, at least in the panhandle. And the funny thing is, we're in a drought, and last summer it was about 112 every day. :/
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ricks71pu · 02-13-2012, 11:16 AM

Cant wait to see pics. Mine also 71 Sierra grande (longhorn) heavy optioned. I dod have factory tach, got lucky there! My truck is priceless to me. You will have a great truck when done. Again, love to see pics.

Honda85man · 02-14-2012, 12:11 PM

Well I'm off Wednesday, so hopefuly we can get some pics up.
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**67cheby** · 02-14-2012, 03:35 PM

welcome, cant wait for pics

1972RedNeck · 02-14-2012, 06:45 PM

yup.

Honda85man · 02-14-2012, 10:08 PM

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yup.

Haha! I know. :/ I've been swamped lately though with junior research project and work and crap. I promise if the weather lets me I'll get pics Wednesday tho.
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Honda85man · 02-15-2012, 06:58 PM

Well, because my parents are pricks, I can't do anything, so that means no pics. Sorry guys.
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dukcaln · 02-15-2012, 07:18 PM

no pictures, what, go do the dishes or something, clean your room, what ever it takes... we want pictures... LOL

Honda85man · 02-15-2012, 07:54 PM

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no pictures, what, go do the dishes or something, clean your room, what ever it takes... we want pictures... LOL

I wish that would help. :/ but my mom is like "I don't see why you have to go do that!"
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dukcaln · 02-16-2012, 12:12 AM

Been there....LOL

Honda85man · 02-17-2012, 12:04 PM

Trying to get a plan started, should I go ahead and get a tach and vaccum dash kit, or just leave it as is?
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ricks71pu · 02-17-2012, 12:52 PM

Pics first!!!

Honda85man · 02-18-2012, 01:43 AM

Got pics, now I just have to upload them to my computer, so pics in the next couple of days.

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Honda85man · 02-18-2012, 02:11 PM

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02-08-2012, 02:55 AM	#1
Honda85man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 25	71 Sierra grande restoration Hey there forum. It's my first day here, and I wanna just give some info on what I'm doing. Ya see, there's this 71 Sierra grande long bed fleet side at my grandmas, and I just think its absolutely beautiful... Well, will be. :P and I know I'm gonna need some help with figuring out original parts, and where to get them, so I decide this forum. Anyways, my truck is a Sierra grande lwb fleet side, with a factory 400, and turbo 400 transmission. Not only that, but it also has the bucket seats and tilt steering, as well as a/c. From what my dad told me, this truck has every option minus the tach and vacuum gauges. It was medium blue, and the interior is mostly in wonderful condition for sitting outside for years with no windshield and a crappy tarp covering it. Pretty much it just needs tidied up. What I want to know for now is how much could this truck be worth with a basic restoration? I'll get pics up ASAP, but that may be Thursday or later. Posted via Mobile Device

02-10-2012, 10:55 AM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration ttt and from NC... aboard!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

02-10-2012, 12:10 PM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Welcome from Central Florida. I do love a factory big block....now where are those pics....... __________________ 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

02-10-2012, 12:22 PM	#5
Honda85man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 25	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Yah sorry, couldn't get pics up. :/ was raining when I got out of school, and when it stopped, I went to my gmas and my phone died right when I got there. :/ maybe tomorrow, but idk. Posted via Mobile Device

02-10-2012, 01:21 PM	#6
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Sounds alot like my truck. It will be worth a little less than what u put into it...but thats the way it goes with almost any vehicle. Build it for YOU, not many guys turn a profit restoring these things. Have fun with it, thats where the value is. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

02-12-2012, 07:51 PM	#7
Honda85man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 25	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Yet again, no chance to post pics. :/ Saturday I worked all day, and today ts snowing like crazy. >_> Posted via Mobile Device

02-12-2012, 09:01 PM	#8
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,836	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration WelCome and subscribed for the pics to come! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

02-13-2012, 12:37 AM	#9
yellow70GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 161	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Welcome to the site. Snowing in Texas?? Dang. It's been in the 50s and sunny in northern NV and normally we get quite a bit of snow. I look forward to seeing some pics, always cool to see GMCs...'specially sierra grandes. __________________ 1970 GMC 4x4 swb fleetside custom 4 inch lift with rear shackle flip, mild sbc, tci trans, rebuilt np205 w/twin shifters

02-13-2012, 11:16 AM	#11
ricks71pu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 225	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Cant wait to see pics. Mine also 71 Sierra grande (longhorn) heavy optioned. I dod have factory tach, got lucky there! My truck is priceless to me. You will have a great truck when done. Again, love to see pics. __________________ In the words of my favorite poet, singer/songwriter (Paul Thorn):"What ever you believe, you might be wrong"

02-14-2012, 12:11 PM	#12
Honda85man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 25	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Well I'm off Wednesday, so hopefuly we can get some pics up. Posted via Mobile Device

02-14-2012, 03:35 PM	#13
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration welcome, cant wait for pics __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-15-2012, 06:58 PM	#16
Honda85man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 25	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Well, because my parents are pricks, I can't do anything, so that means no pics. Sorry guys. Posted via Mobile Device

02-15-2012, 07:18 PM	#17
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration no pictures, what, go do the dishes or something, clean your room, what ever it takes... we want pictures... LOL __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

02-16-2012, 12:12 AM	#19
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Been there....LOL __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

02-17-2012, 12:04 PM	#20
Honda85man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 25	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Trying to get a plan started, should I go ahead and get a tach and vaccum dash kit, or just leave it as is? Posted via Mobile Device



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02-17-2012, 12:52 PM	#21
ricks71pu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 225	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Pics first!!! __________________ In the words of my favorite poet, singer/songwriter (Paul Thorn):"What ever you believe, you might be wrong"

02-18-2012, 01:43 AM	#22
Honda85man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 25	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration Got pics, now I just have to upload them to my computer, so pics in the next couple of days. Posted via Mobile Device

02-18-2012, 02:11 PM	#23
Honda85man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 25	Re: 71 Sierra grande restoration

02-18-2012, 02:12 PM	#24
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02-18-2012, 02:14 PM	#25
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