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TexanC3 · 08-06-2007, 03:01 PM

I picked up my 71 Chevy SWB stepside over the weekend, and found that I have a lot more work than I anticipated. The entire front clip minus the hood needs to be replaced. The rockers and cab floor are in pretty bad shape too. The door bottoms are perfect. It has a 305, but I have a 327 that I am building.

Here's the question I am trying to figure out: is the cab worth saving or should I try to find another (one with A/C

)?

I will post some pictures tonight.

Premium72 · 08-06-2007, 07:58 PM

if you can work a grinder an a welder its REAL EASY to fix that cab corrosion. im horrible and metal work and mine came out prety damn good.

TexanC3 · 08-06-2007, 08:24 PM

Here are some pictures as promised...

Here is my AWD daily driver...

**Palf70Step** · 08-06-2007, 08:26 PM

As premium72 said, it doesn't look that bad if you got a welder/grinder & patience.

BTW, welcome to the board family!

lamar · 08-06-2007, 09:28 PM

Welcome to the board! Looks like a good place to start. The daily driver isn't to bad either!!!!!

see ten · 08-06-2007, 10:42 PM

Hmmm, The rockers and floor don't scare me as bad as that big hole above the windshield. I've seen people fix worse before. I guess it just depends on if you can find a better cab cheaper than you can fix the one you already own. Don't throw out that radio delete plate

someone is always hunting one! And as previously stated, Welcome to the Board!!!

68GMCCustom · 08-06-2007, 11:12 PM

Well hello fellow (though I am an ex-) C3 owner! I'm the artist (er, uh...DTC member) formerly known as Ccubed.

I think I mentioned before that I'd have lots of body parts from my '72 available, and a cab too! I'm trying to get motivated to get out there (where its stored) and pull it all off the chassis. Let me know!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-06-2007, 11:16 PM

i say fix it but thats me, not a bad DD either

and WELCOME to the board

TexanC3 · 08-07-2007, 08:08 AM

Thanks for all the replies.

I went under the truck last night and found that the rear cab support is shot. Near the outsides of the cab the lower portion of the support is completely missing. I am comfortable with the metal work, but there seem to be a lot.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-07-2007, 10:24 AM

Do you have easy access to a different cab?

Oh, welcome to the board!

J-Rod · 08-07-2007, 10:44 AM

If you wanna save some money just put the 327 in it, paint the wheels black or red lower it, and make a rat rod out of it. But then again you have a $50k daily driver so money sould'nt be a prob.

shaneschevys · 08-07-2007, 10:54 AM

Welcome from FT Worth. it doesnt look to bad to me.

68GMCCustom · 08-07-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Rod

But then again you have a $50k daily driver so money sould'nt be a prob.

Nah...the C3's only stickered for $39k and change for the only year they were made....back in '01.

**jamie72** · 08-07-2007, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexanC3

Here are some pictures as promised...

Here is my AWD daily driver...

whats all the hole under the heater box for????

byrd · 08-07-2007, 07:21 PM

The holes are for underdash A/C would be my guess.

What about the PS frame rail being cut and opened up a little by the fuel pump????

Spray-Bomb · 08-08-2007, 08:51 AM

What would that greenish color be ???

Bucky71 · 08-08-2007, 09:22 AM

That is an interesting looking fan on the motor.

08-06-2007, 03:01 PM	#1
TexanC3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, Texas 77450 Posts: 31	71 is in the garage I picked up my 71 Chevy SWB stepside over the weekend, and found that I have a lot more work than I anticipated. The entire front clip minus the hood needs to be replaced. The rockers and cab floor are in pretty bad shape too. The door bottoms are perfect. It has a 305, but I have a 327 that I am building. Here's the question I am trying to figure out: is the cab worth saving or should I try to find another (one with A/C )? I will post some pictures tonight.

08-06-2007, 07:58 PM	#2
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: 71 is in the garage if you can work a grinder an a welder its REAL EASY to fix that cab corrosion. im horrible and metal work and mine came out prety damn good. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram Last edited by Premium72; 08-06-2007 at 07:58 PM.

08-06-2007, 08:24 PM	#3
TexanC3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, Texas 77450 Posts: 31	Re: 71 is in the garage Here are some pictures as promised... Here is my AWD daily driver...

08-06-2007, 08:26 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,817	Re: 71 is in the garage As premium72 said, it doesn't look that bad if you got a welder/grinder & patience. BTW, welcome to the board family! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-06-2007 at 08:27 PM.

08-06-2007, 09:28 PM	#5
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: 71 is in the garage Welcome to the board! Looks like a good place to start. The daily driver isn't to bad either!!!!! __________________ 72 C-10

08-06-2007, 10:42 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: 71 is in the garage Hmmm, The rockers and floor don't scare me as bad as that big hole above the windshield. I've seen people fix worse before. I guess it just depends on if you can find a better cab cheaper than you can fix the one you already own. Don't throw out that radio delete plate someone is always hunting one! And as previously stated, Welcome to the Board!!!

08-06-2007, 11:12 PM	#7
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 71 is in the garage Well hello fellow (though I am an ex-) C3 owner! I'm the artist (er, uh...DTC member) formerly known as Ccubed. I think I mentioned before that I'd have lots of body parts from my '72 available, and a cab too! I'm trying to get motivated to get out there (where its stored) and pull it all off the chassis. Let me know! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

08-06-2007, 11:16 PM	#8
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: 71 is in the garage i say fix it but thats me, not a bad DD either and WELCOME to the board __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-07-2007, 08:08 AM	#9
TexanC3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, Texas 77450 Posts: 31	Re: 71 is in the garage Thanks for all the replies. I went under the truck last night and found that the rear cab support is shot. Near the outsides of the cab the lower portion of the support is completely missing. I am comfortable with the metal work, but there seem to be a lot.

08-07-2007, 10:24 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: 71 is in the garage Do you have easy access to a different cab? Oh, welcome to the board! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-07-2007, 10:44 AM	#11
J-Rod GMC Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 123	Re: 71 is in the garage If you wanna save some money just put the 327 in it, paint the wheels black or red lower it, and make a rat rod out of it. But then again you have a $50k daily driver so money sould'nt be a prob. __________________ 2000 Silverado. 5.3L. 4" RC lift. 18" Moto's with 35x12.5 Nittos. SOLD: WAY TOO MANY TO LIST HERE [/FONT][/SIZE]

08-07-2007, 10:54 AM	#12
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: 71 is in the garage Welcome from FT Worth. it doesnt look to bad to me. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

08-08-2007, 08:51 AM	#16
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 71 is in the garage What would that greenish color be ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

08-08-2007, 09:22 AM	#17
Bucky71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 65	Re: 71 is in the garage That is an interesting looking fan on the motor.



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