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**Already Gone** · 12-13-2011, 04:57 PM

A friend of mine is seriously looking at this truck and I'm confused about the brakes. A you can see it has the non-power brake master cylinder. I thought seeing the 71's and 72's come with discs I thought that they would be power as well. Could you get non power disc brakes in 1971? If anybody sees anything else that doesn't look right please point it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...m=220912893395

dan42 · 12-13-2011, 05:09 PM

Just pointing a couple things out, I'm not dissing the truck - but the valve covers are not original (but kind of cool) seat cover not original, I don't htink the tach is original - looks like a fairly solid truck though.

dmwphoto · 12-13-2011, 05:11 PM

disc brakes were first introduced on these truck in 1971. I believe they came in power and standard non power configs

**Already Gone** · 12-13-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Just pointing a couple things out, I'm not dissing the truck - but the valve covers are not original (but kind of cool) seat cover not original, I don't htink the tach is original - looks like a fairly solid truck though.

Thanks for pointing those things out but we had already spotted those things. Its just that i don't ever remember seeing disc brakes that weren't power.

bruceman1968 · 12-13-2011, 05:45 PM

Greg, According to the GM hertiage center, power brakes were a option in 71. The option code is J70. All 71 C-10's had front disk brakes standard. 71 C-10's could have Power Brakes by ordering option J70. I noticed the SPID on the ebay truck does not have the J70 option, so all is well.

**Already Gone** · 12-13-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Greg, According to the GM hertiage center, power brakes were a option in 71. The option code is J70. All 71 C-10's had front disk brakes standard. 71 C-10's could have Power Brakes by ordering option J70. I noticed the SPID on the ebay truck does not have the J70 option, so all is well.

10-4, Thanks for the info. I think my friend is going to buy this truck but
(like everyone) wants i as cheap as possible. If he buys it he wants to drive it back from California ( 1800 miles ) and I will go with him and that will be fun.

domeier · 12-13-2011, 06:25 PM

It looks pretty good, but I don't see how anyone could ever buy an $8k vehicle without actually seeing it in person, and driving it.

Longhorn Man · 12-13-2011, 07:00 PM

The. Urb is the only ones that had a power booster as base equipment.
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**Already Gone** · 12-13-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by domeier

It looks pretty good, but I don't see how anyone could ever buy an $8k vehicle without actually seeing it in person, and driving it.

He also has it on Craigslist where my friend first saw it and called the seller and the seller told him it was on Ebay too. So, you agree on a price on the phone and tell him you will send him a 500.00 non refundable deposit and ask the seller to remove the remove the Craiglist listing and cancel the Ebay auction. Then you book a flight and bring the rest of the cash with you. If everything checks out you pay him, get the title and Bill of Sale and away you go. or, you if have big you know whats, you send the seller the full amount and have it shipped!!!
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71 super · 12-13-2011, 08:01 PM

Longhorn all 4x4 had power as standard equipment.

domeier · 12-13-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

...you will send him a 500.00 non refundable deposit and ask the seller to remove the remove the Craiglist listing and cancel the Ebay auction. Then you book a flight and bring the rest of the cash with you...

I am still scratching my head. So... if you get there and don't like it, you're out $500 and a plane ticket? I hope it works out for your friend. Seems like the guy could "sell" his truck three or four times, and make $500 every time someone doesn't buy it?

**lolife99** · 12-13-2011, 08:14 PM

What's the deal with the steering column?
No indicator.
Shifter arm out of a different truck?

cardreams · 12-13-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by domeier

I am still scratching my head. So... if you get there and don't like it, you're out $500 and a plane ticket? I hope it works out for your friend. Seems like the guy could "sell" his truck three or four times, and make $500 every time someone doesn't buy it?

that's right
i have bought 5 trucks in the US and have never gave a deposit espeashly when you dealing with the southern guys they are GREAT GUYS TO DEAL WITH if you tell them your making the trip they will keep it for you with out a deposit

**Already Gone** · 12-13-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What's the deal with the steering column?
No indicator.
Shifter arm out of a different truck?

Thank you for the sharp eyes and info. You are correct and looking at the Spid it doesn't show the truck has having an auto trans from the factory.

12-13-2011, 04:57 PM	#1
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12-13-2011, 05:09 PM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 1971 Power Disc Brakes Just pointing a couple things out, I'm not dissing the truck - but the valve covers are not original (but kind of cool) seat cover not original, I don't htink the tach is original - looks like a fairly solid truck though. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

12-13-2011, 05:11 PM	#3
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: 1971 Power Disc Brakes disc brakes were first introduced on these truck in 1971. I believe they came in power and standard non power configs

12-13-2011, 05:45 PM	#5
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: 1971 Power Disc Brakes Greg, According to the GM hertiage center, power brakes were a option in 71. The option code is J70. All 71 C-10's had front disk brakes standard. 71 C-10's could have Power Brakes by ordering option J70. I noticed the SPID on the ebay truck does not have the J70 option, so all is well. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

12-13-2011, 06:25 PM	#7
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: 1971 Power Disc Brakes It looks pretty good, but I don't see how anyone could ever buy an $8k vehicle without actually seeing it in person, and driving it.

12-13-2011, 07:00 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 1971 Power Disc Brakes The. Urb is the only ones that had a power booster as base equipment. Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2011, 08:01 PM	#10
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12-13-2011, 08:14 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: 1971 Power Disc Brakes What's the deal with the steering column? No indicator. Shifter arm out of a different truck? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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