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Haakon · 02-03-2013, 12:37 AM

My new project, having fun with it so far. Love this site it has helped a bunch!!
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*Maximuz* · 02-03-2013, 12:44 AM

Great looking truck! Looks like a 68!

**68bowtie** · 02-03-2013, 12:46 AM

welcome to the board!!! LOVE your truck! looks a bit more like a 68 though. of course thats much better imho...
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Haakon · 02-03-2013, 12:52 AM

Ya, 1971 with 1968 tins. The previous owner made these mods. I'm ok with it, way better looking year in my book! Thanks again!! Going to get new tires soon, going with 255/70/15's . Then lowering just a bit, maybe 3" in the rear only. We'll see how the new tires fill the wells.
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**68bowtie** · 02-03-2013, 12:58 AM

nice! keepin the caps then?
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YBNORML · 02-03-2013, 12:58 AM

I like it, enjoy

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**jocko** · 02-03-2013, 01:00 AM

great lookin shortie - welcome to the site. 255/70/15s a great choice.

Haakon · 02-03-2013, 01:14 AM

Thanks all! Yep I'm keepin the caps, but also when I get the right height after the new tires I was thinking of going with some chrome torque thrust to fit maybe 18's. so a couple of different looks?
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Tomahawk30 · 02-03-2013, 01:19 AM

Nice looking ride! Welcome to the boards from the East side of the state!
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JRE · 02-03-2013, 01:21 AM

Nice ride. We're having a Get together on the 16th at 2 pm at the stark street pizza.

Haakon · 02-03-2013, 01:26 AM

Sweet, I will try to get Over to stark street. Hey there from John Day, my mom lives in Burns, so I have drove through your nice town!
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Haakon · 02-03-2013, 01:42 AM

Here's a shot from the side, it's got a little rake. I think maybe 2" drops in the rear only should level it out?
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67c10rustbuket · 02-03-2013, 02:12 AM

I like it a lot! 2" drop in the rear should level it out just right.

Lee H · 02-03-2013, 12:27 PM

Great looking truck!

Haakon · 02-03-2013, 12:52 PM

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Great looking truck!

Thank you!
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RexDodge · 02-03-2013, 01:12 PM

Welcome aboard! Nice truck...hope to see you the 16th
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black_sheep454 · 02-03-2013, 01:21 PM

Great looking truck man. The only thing I'd do is lower it 2" front and 4" rear. Can we get some more pics and details.
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Haakon · 02-03-2013, 01:27 PM

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Great looking truck man. The only thing I'd do is lower it 2" front and 4" rear. Can we get some more pics and details.
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I don't have many more pics, I just recently picked this up. It's an original 1971, 350/350 truck. On the drop, I'm waiting to install those 255/70/15's before I decide on how low she goes!
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Fldawg · 02-03-2013, 01:42 PM

Sharp looking truck, it don't need much

Haakon · 02-03-2013, 01:48 PM

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Sharp looking truck, it don't need much

Thanks Bro, it's a real good 25 footer, it will be a while before its as nice as most of the pickups on this site! But a little at a time, it will get there..
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Bluechevy68 · 02-03-2013, 01:50 PM

nice looking truck. i believe i recently saw it for sale on c- list. if so, good buy.
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Fldawg · 02-03-2013, 01:51 PM

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I don't have many more pics, I just recently picked this up. It's an original 1971, 350/350 truck. On the drop, I'm waiting to install those 255/70/15's before I decide on how low she goes!
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mine has a 2 1/2 and 4 " drop with 255/70/15 if this helps

Haakon · 02-03-2013, 02:00 PM

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nice looking truck. i believe i recently saw it for sale on c- list. if so, good buy.
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Yeah, I bought it on c- list, here in the Portland area. It was red and black, kind of a bat-mobile look. We have got rid of most of that though! It was a heck of a buy in my book, my daughters are helping me in the garage now, so icing on the cake as well!!
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Haakon · 02-03-2013, 02:01 PM

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mine has a 2 1/2 and 4 " drop with 255/70/15 if this helps

Holy cow, that's really nice!! That's the look I was headed for for sure! Thanks for sharing..
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**70cst** · 02-03-2013, 02:37 PM

Hey Haakon ...

to the forum and

from Ohio ...

Nice truck and I like the look

02-03-2013, 12:37 AM	#1
Haakon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KoOlina, Hawaii. Posts: 27	1971 Short Wide My new project, having fun with it so far. Love this site it has helped a bunch!! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-03-2013, 12:44 AM	#2
Maximuz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 132	Re: 1971 Short Wide Great looking truck! Looks like a 68!

02-03-2013, 12:46 AM	#3
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,542	Re: 1971 Short Wide welcome to the board!!! LOVE your truck! looks a bit more like a 68 though. of course thats much better imho... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

02-03-2013, 12:52 AM	#4
Haakon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KoOlina, Hawaii. Posts: 27	Re: 1971 Short Wide Ya, 1971 with 1968 tins. The previous owner made these mods. I'm ok with it, way better looking year in my book! Thanks again!! Going to get new tires soon, going with 255/70/15's . Then lowering just a bit, maybe 3" in the rear only. We'll see how the new tires fill the wells. Posted via Mobile Device

02-03-2013, 12:58 AM	#5
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,542	Re: 1971 Short Wide nice! keepin the caps then? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

02-03-2013, 12:58 AM	#6
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: 1971 Short Wide I like it, enjoy Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- 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

02-03-2013, 01:00 AM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,942	Re: 1971 Short Wide great lookin shortie - welcome to the site. 255/70/15s a great choice.

02-03-2013, 01:14 AM	#8
Haakon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KoOlina, Hawaii. Posts: 27	Re: 1971 Short Wide Thanks all! Yep I'm keepin the caps, but also when I get the right height after the new tires I was thinking of going with some chrome torque thrust to fit maybe 18's. so a couple of different looks? Posted via Mobile Device

02-03-2013, 01:19 AM	#9
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: 1971 Short Wide Nice looking ride! Welcome to the boards from the East side of the state! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

02-03-2013, 01:21 AM	#10
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: 1971 Short Wide Nice ride. We're having a Get together on the 16th at 2 pm at the stark street pizza.

02-03-2013, 01:26 AM	#11
Haakon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KoOlina, Hawaii. Posts: 27	Re: 1971 Short Wide Sweet, I will try to get Over to stark street. Hey there from John Day, my mom lives in Burns, so I have drove through your nice town! Posted via Mobile Device

02-03-2013, 01:42 AM	#12
Haakon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KoOlina, Hawaii. Posts: 27	Re: 1971 Short Wide Here's a shot from the side, it's got a little rake. I think maybe 2" drops in the rear only should level it out? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-03-2013, 02:12 AM	#13
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: 1971 Short Wide I like it a lot! 2" drop in the rear should level it out just right. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

02-03-2013, 12:27 PM	#14
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: 1971 Short Wide Great looking truck! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

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RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: 1971 Short Wide Welcome aboard! Nice truck...hope to see you the 16th Posted via Mobile Device



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02-03-2013, 01:21 PM	#17
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: 1971 Short Wide Great looking truck man. The only thing I'd do is lower it 2" front and 4" rear. Can we get some more pics and details. 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

02-03-2013, 01:42 PM	#19
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: 1971 Short Wide Sharp looking truck, it don't need much

02-03-2013, 01:50 PM	#21
Bluechevy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London,KY Posts: 299	Re: 1971 Short Wide nice looking truck. i believe i recently saw it for sale on c- list. if so, good buy. Posted via Mobile Device

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