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Hotrob72 · 03-05-2012, 12:14 AM

I just bought my 71 Shortwide 2 weeks ago and we had snow all last week so finally got it outside for some pics. As I bought it out of a estate sale I have no history on the truck other then it came from montana and sat outside here is Bend Oregon for the past 10-12 years after the PO bought it. The truck has a cowl hood, relocated tank and after some minor tinkering now seems to run pretty good. I ordered a 4.5/6 drop kit and some new wheels & tires so I should be able to get that started this week. There is so much info on this site "thanks"

dan42 · 03-05-2012, 12:20 AM

Nice looking truck. It will look really nice with that drop.
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Hotrob72 · 03-05-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Nice looking truck. It will look really nice with that drop.
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Thanks
I'm Kinda hoping to also find out a little history on the truck.

midniteblues · 03-05-2012, 01:14 AM

Looks like it did pretty good sitting outside that long. having the history would be cool but whats in store for it in the future should be even cooler sweet truck

YBNORML · 03-05-2012, 01:42 AM

Nice truck, It will look sweet with your intended drop. What kind of wheels are you getting?
By the way,

Hotrob72 · 03-05-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Nice truck, It will look sweet with your intended drop. What kind of wheels are you getting?
By the way,

I ordered a set of Streeter (centerline) polished 20's just cant beat the price.

black_sheep454 · 03-05-2012, 04:39 AM

The drop and wheels are going to really change the look of the truck for the better, and it looks great now
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mcmlxix · 03-05-2012, 05:25 AM

I believe those wheels that are on the truck are from a limited edition Tahoe... they may be worth a few bucks to the right buyer... post them on the 88-98 for sale section...

oh.. and thats a very nice truck too...

yfs200p · 03-05-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

I believe those wheels that are on the truck are from a limited edition Tahoe... they may be worth a few bucks to the right buyer... post them on the 88-98 for sale section...

oh.. and thats a very nice truck too...

I was going to mention that too. I think they are a fairly sought after wheel, and definitely arent very common. I've seen some C/10's that look really nice with a drop and those wheels on. Nice truck, i like the cowl hood!

big_al_71 · 03-05-2012, 12:12 PM

Cool truck!!!

shawno72 · 03-05-2012, 12:14 PM

Look's good already, like the fuel door mod.

Hotrob72 · 03-05-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

Looks like it did pretty good sitting outside that long. having the history would be cool but whats in store for it in the future should be even cooler sweet truck

It does look good in the pics although the sun pretty much sucked the life out of the shine. Looks to have been a cheap single stage job, the white will get a little shine with polish but the other is toast. Luckaly my son is a painter and has done a couple prior jobs for me. Im sure we will wait till fall to blow it apart for paint. And yes I will pass the current wheels along.

Anyone have a recomendations on where to buy carpet kits?

Bennett68C10 · 03-05-2012, 02:20 PM

Wow truck looks great especially for sitting outside for so long, can't wait see what it looks like after the wheels and drop.
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**RenoKeene** · 03-05-2012, 02:48 PM

Welcome aboard from the other side of the country (Central Florida). Nice looking truck. Sounds like this came from the estate sale that we all were looking at a while back (200 plus vehicles) in Bend, OR. If you are looking for carpet try stockinteriors.com, hard to beat their quality and price.

Hotrob72 · 03-05-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Welcome aboard from the other side of the country (Central Florida). Nice looking truck. Sounds like this came from the estate sale that we all were looking at a while back (200 plus vehicles) in Bend, OR. If you are looking for carpet try stockinteriors.com, hard to beat their quality and price.

Yep, he had well over 300 vehicles, too bad he had more money then brains as most were purchased then just sat outside. Everything he has stored inside (around 125) were all bought by one person. Thanks for the info on carpet.

webfoot · 03-05-2012, 04:38 PM

Nice truck! Good to see another member from the dry side of Oregon. (there can't be too many!)

68Stepbed · 03-05-2012, 07:54 PM

Can't wait to see it with the altitude adjustment and new kicks.

slikside · 03-05-2012, 08:04 PM

IMO, your plans for this truck will turn it into the best look these trucks can have...unless you happen to be a purist. The two-tone paint scheme, and your trim package with a drop, new shoes etc..., will be stunning! Can't wait to see the "after" shots!

And Congratulations!

Hotrob72 · 03-05-2012, 08:36 PM

Just got home from work and my wheels are already here, seems like I just called the order in. That was fast! Hope the drop gets here soon.

original-71 · 03-05-2012, 09:09 PM

just curious what size tires are you going with ? and are you planning on hauling anything ? if not you can do 6-1/2 in the rear without c-notching it will still have a slight rake but not a big one

Hotrob72 · 03-05-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by original-71

just curious what size tires are you going with ? and are you planning on hauling anything ? if not you can do 6-1/2 in the rear without c-notching it will still have a slight rake but not a big one

the drop I have coming is a 4.5/6 and the tires are 255/40 & 295/40
wih 20x8.5 & 20x10 wheels after looking around in this site it the look I'm after. As Im kinds a hotrod guy I had to go with a 5 spoke style wheel.

original-71 · 03-06-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrob72

the drop I have coming is a 4.5/6 and the tires are 255/40 & 295/40
wih 20x8.5 & 20x10 wheels after looking around in this site it the look I'm after. As Im kinds a hotrod guy I had to go with a 5 spoke style wheel.

cant go wrong with that look. just trying to help before you tear it down , another 1/2" can be done

Hotrob72 · 03-06-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by original-71

cant go wrong with that look. just trying to help before you tear it down , another 1/2" can be done

Thanks, I will see how it looks with the 6" and go from there.

RCbowtie69 · 03-07-2012, 07:24 PM

Nice truck,hope to see pictures of your new rims & tires on it soon.Keep on Truckin'

Hotrob72 · 03-16-2012, 01:32 AM

A crappy pic in the garage...but I did just get the drop on
will get some more this weekend and see about getting the new wheels on also....

03-05-2012, 12:14 AM	#1
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	A few new pics of my 71 I just bought my 71 Shortwide 2 weeks ago and we had snow all last week so finally got it outside for some pics. As I bought it out of a estate sale I have no history on the truck other then it came from montana and sat outside here is Bend Oregon for the past 10-12 years after the PO bought it. The truck has a cowl hood, relocated tank and after some minor tinkering now seems to run pretty good. I ordered a 4.5/6 drop kit and some new wheels & tires so I should be able to get that started this week. There is so much info on this site "thanks" Attached Images __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

03-05-2012, 12:20 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Nice looking truck. It will look really nice with that drop. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '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

03-05-2012, 01:14 AM	#4
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Looks like it did pretty good sitting outside that long. having the history would be cool but whats in store for it in the future should be even cooler sweet truck __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

03-05-2012, 01:42 AM	#5
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Nice truck, It will look sweet with your intended drop. What kind of wheels are you getting? By the way, __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

03-05-2012, 04:39 AM	#7
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: A few new pics of my 71 The drop and wheels are going to really change the look of the truck for the better, and it looks great now 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

03-05-2012, 05:25 AM	#8
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: A few new pics of my 71 I believe those wheels that are on the truck are from a limited edition Tahoe... they may be worth a few bucks to the right buyer... post them on the 88-98 for sale section... oh.. and thats a very nice truck too... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

03-05-2012, 12:12 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Cool truck!!! __________________ 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

03-05-2012, 12:14 PM	#11
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Look's good already, like the fuel door mod. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-05-2012, 02:20 PM	#13
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Wow truck looks great especially for sitting outside for so long, can't wait see what it looks like after the wheels and drop. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-05-2012, 02:48 PM	#14
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Welcome aboard from the other side of the country (Central Florida). Nice looking truck. Sounds like this came from the estate sale that we all were looking at a while back (200 plus vehicles) in Bend, OR. If you are looking for carpet try *stockinteriors.com*, hard to beat their quality and price. __________________ 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

03-05-2012, 04:38 PM	#16
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Nice truck! Good to see another member from the dry side of Oregon. (there can't be too many!) __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

03-05-2012, 07:54 PM	#17
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Can't wait to see it with the altitude adjustment and new kicks. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-05-2012, 08:04 PM	#18
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,157	Re: A few new pics of my 71 IMO, your plans for this truck will turn it into the best look these trucks can have...unless you happen to be a purist. The two-tone paint scheme, and your trim package with a drop, new shoes etc..., will be stunning! Can't wait to see the "after" shots! And Congratulations!

03-05-2012, 08:36 PM	#19
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Just got home from work and my wheels are already here, seems like I just called the order in. That was fast! Hope the drop gets here soon. Attached Images __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

03-05-2012, 09:09 PM	#20
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: A few new pics of my 71 just curious what size tires are you going with ? and are you planning on hauling anything ? if not you can do 6-1/2 in the rear without c-notching it will still have a slight rake but not a big one __________________ 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



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03-07-2012, 07:24 PM	#24
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: A few new pics of my 71 Nice truck,hope to see pictures of your new rims & tires on it soon.Keep on Truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

03-16-2012, 01:32 AM	#25
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: A few new pics of my 71 A crappy pic in the garage...but I did just get the drop on will get some more this weekend and see about getting the new wheels on also.... Attached Images __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

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