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02-24-2009, 03:17 PM
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Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
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Got me a 71
Finally picked up a truck last weekend. I have a whole lot of ideas for it but first I want to make sure it is safe to use as a daily driver. Anybody have any suggestions on what they would do first. I am hoping to spend as little cash as possible up front, to try to keep the wife happy.
 Any input would be much appreciated!! I love this site, it has given me so many ideas, and will probably help make the wallet a little lighter! Sorry about the picture quality.   
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02-24-2009, 03:36 PM
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My Mistress the Sea
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Re: Got me a 71
Looks like a great start!
If it runs good probably just do a tune up. Check the condition of the fluids. Check the brakes, tires and carry a few tools and a light in case something needs attention. Most of all get out there and drive it and enjoy your new truck!!!
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02-24-2009, 03:43 PM
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Re: Got me a 71
Nice. x2 on what 3quartertime said. Sometimes I wish mine was in that condition so I could enjoy driving it instead of blown apart in pieces on the shop floor.
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02-24-2009, 03:48 PM
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Re: Got me a 71
I see alot of potential!!!
Tune up, lower it Congrats....
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02-24-2009, 04:03 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: Got me a 71
Great looking project!
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02-24-2009, 05:15 PM
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Jason
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: Got me a 71
Nice truck whats it got for a motor and tranny.
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02-24-2009, 05:25 PM
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dazed and confused
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Re: Got me a 71
looks good. i would do what everbody else said. carry a few tools and go oyt and ride around.
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02-24-2009, 05:31 PM
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Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
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Re: Got me a 71
Thanks guys! The truck has a 305 with 3 on the tree. I was pretty excited to find this truck because my grandad had one like it when I was a kid. It has rust in all the normal spots, nothing too bad. It was running ok when I got it, but I put new plugs and wires on her when I got home. I drove it to work and back yesterday with no problems.
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02-24-2009, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Warrensburg, MO
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Re: Got me a 71
 with the others,, sharp looking project,, I would also do a through clean out, maybe even take out the seat and such, check out the floor and you would be surprised as to what you will find.. I have found lots of change and sometimes tools to help offset the orginal cost of the truck..
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02-24-2009, 06:04 PM
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Re: Got me a 71
No doubt, I already found over $5 in the ashtray! I know some people on here have some stong feelings on the subject but I think one of the first major projects is cutting it down to a shortbed...
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02-24-2009, 06:16 PM
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Re: Got me a 71
lots of potential...love the color!
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02-24-2009, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: Got me a 71
Nice start
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02-24-2009, 06:35 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: Got me a 71
man i love the 2 tone on the 71 72!!! sweet make it a swb lower tt2's and u be pimpen lol
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02-24-2009, 07:50 PM
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White wall terror
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Croydon, Pa.
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Re: Got me a 71
Feel free to tell me to mind my f***ing business, but would you tell me what you paid for your truck. I just got my 71 and I think i got raped. mines a 307, 3 speed on the tree.
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