Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Danny Bost · 03-17-2018, 02:26 PM

I have decided to take a break from my 87 for a bit and get my 71 driveable again. I pulled it out of the weeds and to the top of the yard, then pulled off the front clip. I am getting ready to install a 454 with a 5 speed in it. I am also installing an ECE 4/6 drop kit. More pics to follow.

**Grumpy old man** · 03-17-2018, 04:43 PM

Push it back in the weeds and cover it with a tarp fast ... We all know what happens when you turn that first wrench ,It starts the never ending search for just the right parts ,And has been rumoured to cause divorce .

Drew3 · 03-17-2018, 05:27 PM

They still cause enough problems with a significant other even if your not married.
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Danny Bost · 03-17-2018, 06:07 PM

Thankfully my wife is 100 percent behind this. She has been pushing me to do this for a year now

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-17-2018, 06:28 PM

So it's a '71 with a '68 doghouse? C/10 or /20? Does it have front disc brakes already?
What tranny do you have for it?

Danny Bost · 03-17-2018, 06:31 PM

Yes it is a 71. It does have a 68 cab and front end on it due to catching on fire in 2007. That is all on my build thread, or used to be. It does have 5 lug disk brakes and I am using a world class T5 behind it.

Thanks

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-17-2018, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny Bost

Yes it is a 71. It does have a 68 cab and front end on it due to catching on fire in 2007. That is all on my build thread, or used to be. It does have 5 lug disk brakes and I am using a world class T5 behind it.

Thanks

A 454 and a T5? Good luck.

Danny Bost · 03-17-2018, 08:55 PM

Thanks. I know it is a weak trans but it is what I have and I will baby it

57taskforce · 03-17-2018, 09:43 PM

Sounds like a cool build. Howdy from Kirtland. My wife graduated from Aztec.

Danny Bost · 03-17-2018, 09:46 PM

I actually graduated from Farmington but I lived in Aztec until my freshman year. Glad to hear from a neighbor

03-17-2018, 02:26 PM	#1
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today I have decided to take a break from my 87 for a bit and get my 71 driveable again. I pulled it out of the weeds and to the top of the yard, then pulled off the front clip. I am getting ready to install a 454 with a 5 speed in it. I am also installing an ECE 4/6 drop kit. More pics to follow. Attached Images __________________ Danny 71 SWB Last edited by LockDoc; 03-17-2018 at 03:13 PM. Reason: Flipped pictures

03-17-2018, 04:43 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today Push it back in the weeds and cover it with a tarp fast ... We all know what happens when you turn that first wrench ,It starts the never ending search for just the right parts ,And has been rumoured to cause divorce .

03-17-2018, 05:27 PM	#3
Drew3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 71	Re: Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today They still cause enough problems with a significant other even if your not married. Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2018, 06:07 PM	#4
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today Thankfully my wife is 100 percent behind this. She has been pushing me to do this for a year now __________________ Danny 71 SWB

03-17-2018, 06:28 PM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,513	Re: Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today So it's a '71 with a '68 doghouse? C/10 or /20? Does it have front disc brakes already? What tranny do you have for it? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-17-2018, 06:31 PM	#6
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today Yes it is a 71. It does have a 68 cab and front end on it due to catching on fire in 2007. That is all on my build thread, or used to be. It does have 5 lug disk brakes and I am using a world class T5 behind it. Thanks __________________ Danny 71 SWB

03-17-2018, 08:55 PM	#8
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today Thanks. I know it is a weak trans but it is what I have and I will baby it __________________ Danny 71 SWB

03-17-2018, 09:43 PM	#9
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,504	Re: Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today Sounds like a cool build. Howdy from Kirtland. My wife graduated from Aztec. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

03-17-2018, 09:46 PM	#10
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: Pulled my 71 out of the weeds today I actually graduated from Farmington but I lived in Aztec until my freshman year. Glad to hear from a neighbor __________________ Danny 71 SWB



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