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07-27-2014, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Southwick MA
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New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
Hey all, I figured I would introduce myself after a couple weeks of lurking. My name is Casey, from MA. I am an airbrush artist by trade and mechanic/fabricator hobbiest. Last month I sold my '06 Jeep LJ in search of a c10. I found this '71 up in NH, originally from SC and has never seen a New England winter. Previous owner did all the body/interior work. Everything is new except the original 350/3speed manual. Coil drop 3" front and 5" rear. Runs pretty good but that didn't stop me from sourcing a 2005 6.0LS and 4L80e out of a 2500 van. I got the stock harness and computer, PS pump and alt with it too. I think I'm going to use the dirty dingo mounts with poly bushings and cpp adaptors, DT headers, and cpp tranny cross member. I have a good friend who has done a few turboed LS swaps in various vehicles and has modified the stock harness and flashed the ECM. I will be hiring him to do the wiring/tuning.
I plan on finding an automatic steering column/shifter. I guess my only question at the moment is can I use the stock driveshaft? And what do I need to match it up to the said tranny?    
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07-27-2014, 06:47 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: columbus, ohio
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Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
Wow, now that's a way to get into the 67-72 chevy truck game. Welcome to the board.
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07-27-2014, 07:11 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: argyle mo
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Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
What motor and trans do you have?
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07-27-2014, 07:31 PM
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Location: Tucson az
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Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
Looks really good
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07-27-2014, 08:00 PM
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Location: argyle mo
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Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
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07-27-2014, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Calif.
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Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
Very nice rig!
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07-27-2014, 09:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Southwick MA
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Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
Wasn't too bad actually. I think I got a pretty good deal. I looked at about ten different 64-72 trucks ranging from $5k-25k. It's hard to find one up here that doesn't need a ton of body work. I think the 13k I paid for it was very fair. I couldn't paint a truck for less than $4k. I don't have any pics of the engine compartment or chassis but it's just as clean as the outside. I can't wait to get rid or the sloppy column shift and get that new engine in her... Stay tuned for a little bit of airbrush work on the tailgate and glove box.
If anyone is interested find HalfCaseKustoms on Facebook or Instagram. There is some other stuff I need to adress, like putting bags in the rear so I can actually haul bikes and a trailer, and put stock springs back in the front and do drop spindles so I don't chew through front tires. I plan on driving it regularly. |
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07-27-2014, 11:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Massachusetts
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Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
Looks good!
If you like going for multi-day cruises in and around the MA area, check us out at www.northeastrodrun.com, or you can even look us up on Facebook
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07-27-2014, 11:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: New Bern, NC
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Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
Very nice looking truck. There's enough room under the hood for an additional power adder....(cough)....turbo/intercooled.
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07-28-2014, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Southwick MA
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Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed
Turbo1dr in time! I see you have a GN! Ever hear of cotton's performance out of agawam MA? Brian and Jack are real good friends of mine and known for their incredible GN's. He will be my turbo go-to guy. He just built a 4.6l LS powered Pontiac Grand Prix putting down somewhere around 900hp to the wheels. If you haven't you must check them out www.cottonsperformance.com
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