My 71 C10 with 200 miles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ramey · 01-30-2012, 03:15 PM

I rebuilt the turbo 350 bout a month ago and just put a gm goodwrench crate 350 in ole blue, got right at 200 miles, so Ive got a brand new truck. Now I cant make up my mind whether to drive it for a while or start the body work, I got all the metal to fix all the rust already but I love driving these trucks

big_al_71 · 01-30-2012, 03:29 PM

I would just drive it and enjoy it.

dfwright · 01-30-2012, 03:32 PM

Drive it.

pat 70/71 · 01-30-2012, 04:06 PM

Trust me on this! You have a great driver there. I would not restore that truck right now its perfect the way it is!!!! You can take it anywhere and not stress over some bone head leaning on it or, parking too close to it! I love my hot rods (three trucks and a 65 nova coupe) but, I can't leave anyone of them anywhere without keeping one eye on them at all times. My next truck will be one like you have a good looking stock truck you can take anywhere load anything in kind of ride congrats&enjoy!! (only stock once) cheers, Pat

LEX · 01-30-2012, 04:12 PM

Nice truck. I'd do the body work a little at a time so that I can still drive it.

jondancer · 01-30-2012, 05:12 PM

Where did you get those chrome
Upper radiator supports?
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original-71 · 01-30-2012, 05:17 PM

i say lower it put some wheels and drive it Patina style...just IMO

**RenoKeene** · 01-30-2012, 05:28 PM

Real good truck, drive it for a while.

lil hoodlum · 01-30-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I would just drive it and enjoy it.

I agree with Big Al!

Truck is looking pretty good as is.

Keith

hopped up · 01-30-2012, 06:06 PM

drive it
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**CC69Rat** · 01-30-2012, 06:08 PM

Sell it to me, then you don't have to worry so much

ramey · 01-30-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jondancer

Where did you get those chrome
Upper radiator supports?
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I really don't know, they was on the truck when I bought it. LMC might have them

Daaaanz67 · 01-30-2012, 06:27 PM

Drive and enjoy this will give you more time to brain storm of all the things you may want to do to fix her up when the big rebuild begins.
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black_sheep454 · 01-30-2012, 06:58 PM

Drive it!
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**FL71C10** · 01-30-2012, 06:58 PM

Rust, what rust? I'd drive it for a while.

70jnktrk · 01-30-2012, 07:03 PM

Neat truck!..Drive it a bit..love the radiator cap........

ramey · 01-30-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Rust, what rust? I'd drive it for a while.

its got some rust in the cab corners, rockers, a little in the kick panels, inner fenders and battery box, but Ive got all the metal to fix it. and the bottom of the tailgate has some surface rust along with the inside of the bed

69Beauty · 01-30-2012, 08:29 PM

Drive it!
BTW what are the specs on the wheel/tire combo?

ramey · 01-30-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Beauty

Drive it!
BTW what are the specs on the wheel/tire combo?

15x10 corvette ralleys with 275/60r15s

69Beauty · 01-30-2012, 08:53 PM

4.5 or 5" backspace? Gonna put 15x10 rallies on the back of my Pickup in the future and yours looks great.

ramey · 01-30-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Beauty

4.5 or 5" backspace? Gonna put 15x10 rallies on the back of my Pickup in the future and yours looks great.

I'm pretty sure 4 1/2

Ed 72 Sierra Grande · 01-30-2012, 09:40 PM

Nice. Drive it. Hows that crate motor feel? Carb Set Up?

ramey · 01-30-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed 72 Sierra Grande

Nice. Drive it. Hows that crate motor feel? Carb Set Up?

it runs and drives great, i bought the complete motor from jegs and it came with a Rochester 4 barrel, and i got a 3 year or 100,000 mile warranty

**Palf70Step** · 01-30-2012, 10:28 PM

Drive it! My biggest regret is starting the body work on mine when I could have driven it for years and lived with the body as is(was).

ramey · 01-31-2012, 11:09 AM

im leaning toward driving it for a few years

01-30-2012, 03:15 PM	#1
ramey 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 223	My 71 C10 with 200 miles I rebuilt the turbo 350 bout a month ago and just put a gm goodwrench crate 350 in ole blue, got right at 200 miles, so Ive got a brand new truck. Now I cant make up my mind whether to drive it for a while or start the body work, I got all the metal to fix all the rust already but I love driving these trucks __________________ 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) GM Goodwrench 350 Turbo 350 Transmission

01-30-2012, 03:29 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles I would just drive it and enjoy it. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-30-2012, 03:32 PM	#3
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Drive it. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

01-30-2012, 04:06 PM	#4
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Trust me on this! You have a great driver there. I would not restore that truck right now its perfect the way it is!!!! You can take it anywhere and not stress over some bone head leaning on it or, parking too close to it! I love my hot rods (three trucks and a 65 nova coupe) but, I can't leave anyone of them anywhere without keeping one eye on them at all times. My next truck will be one like you have a good looking stock truck you can take anywhere load anything in kind of ride congrats&enjoy!! (only stock once) cheers, Pat

01-30-2012, 04:12 PM	#5
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Nice truck. I'd do the body work a little at a time so that I can still drive it.

01-30-2012, 05:12 PM	#6
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Where did you get those chrome Upper radiator supports? Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2012, 05:17 PM	#7
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles i say lower it put some wheels and drive it Patina style...just IMO __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

01-30-2012, 05:28 PM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Real good truck, drive it for a while. __________________ 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

01-30-2012, 06:06 PM	#10
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles drive it Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2012, 06:08 PM	#11
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Sell it to me, then you don't have to worry so much __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-30-2012, 06:27 PM	#13
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Drive and enjoy this will give you more time to brain storm of all the things you may want to do to fix her up when the big rebuild begins. Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2012, 06:58 PM	#14
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Drive it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

01-30-2012, 06:58 PM	#15
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Rust, what rust? I'd drive it for a while. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

01-30-2012, 07:03 PM	#16
70jnktrk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: arizona Posts: 213	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Neat truck!..Drive it a bit..love the radiator cap........

01-30-2012, 08:29 PM	#18
69Beauty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 279	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Drive it! BTW what are the specs on the wheel/tire combo? __________________ 1969 C-10 LWB 388 SBC Vortec Heads 10:1 Lunati 60103 cam Weiand intake Quadrajet Carb 12 Bolt 3:73 posi 700r4 Hedman Headers 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg. Cab Long Box 4X4 5.9L 183k miles 1956 Ford F-100 Longbed with Original 272 and 3OTT 1995 C1500 ECSB 6.5 Diesel 4l80e (Camper puller) 1997 Dodge 3/4 ECLB V10 (MPG machine)



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01-30-2012, 08:53 PM	#20
69Beauty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 279	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles 4.5 or 5" backspace? Gonna put 15x10 rallies on the back of my Pickup in the future and yours looks great. __________________ 1969 C-10 LWB 388 SBC Vortec Heads 10:1 Lunati 60103 cam Weiand intake Quadrajet Carb 12 Bolt 3:73 posi 700r4 Hedman Headers 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg. Cab Long Box 4X4 5.9L 183k miles 1956 Ford F-100 Longbed with Original 272 and 3OTT 1995 C1500 ECSB 6.5 Diesel 4l80e (Camper puller) 1997 Dodge 3/4 ECLB V10 (MPG machine)

01-30-2012, 09:40 PM	#22
Ed 72 Sierra Grande Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Whittier Ca Posts: 172	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Nice. Drive it. Hows that crate motor feel? Carb Set Up? __________________ Ed F 1972 Sierra Grande White Top Medium Olive 402 bb / Camper Stock, Loaded, Straight & Aged Nicely, No Tilt Original Resto would be nice $

01-30-2012, 10:28 PM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles Drive it! My biggest regret is starting the body work on mine when I could have driven it for years and lived with the body as is(was). __________________ 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!

01-31-2012, 11:09 AM	#25
ramey 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 223	Re: My 71 C10 with 200 miles im leaning toward driving it for a few years __________________ 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) GM Goodwrench 350 Turbo 350 Transmission

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