Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-03-2020, 11:03 PM

I picked up a 1971 Cheyenne K10 long bed a couple weeks back. The poor thing is really, really, rough. It's rusted, has the wrong axles, but runs and did drive before the axle swap. The title has been turned to a junk certificate. I'm trying to see if that can be reversed. I originally got it to use it for parts for my 71 K20 but I hate to knock such a loaded up truck in the head. It's time might be up though.

57taskforce · 12-04-2020, 12:44 AM

Cab swap, axle swap, problem solved

that’s a tough one. Looks pretty rough for sure. As much as I hate seeing a K end it’s life, it would be going to keep another K alive, that’s one plus. If it was still the original colors and had a good title I think it would be worth fighting for. Your K20 probably could use a tilt and tach right? All that said, it’s got great potential no doubt about it.

**LockDoc** · 12-04-2020, 12:45 AM

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I'll save you.

Looks like it might have been a plow truck.....

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-04-2020, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Cab swap, axle swap, problem solved

that’s a tough one. Looks pretty rough for sure. As much as I hate seeing a K end it’s life, it would be going to keep another K alive, that’s one plus. If it was still the original colors and had a good title I think it would be worth fighting for. Your K20 probably could use a tilt and tach right? All that said, it’s got great potential no doubt about it.

Those are my thoughts as well. Unfortunately, the tach and tilt were gone when I got the truck. But, I have some found for the K20 already. I'll keep the cab for the marker light roof area for my crew cab project some day. We'll see what the licensing department says tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I'll save you.

Looks like it might have been a plow truck.....

Thanks Leon! I didn't see any extra holes in the frame for a plow but you never know! It could have been.

72 tigger · 12-04-2020, 07:42 AM

Really rough, I’d part it

**geunther** · 12-04-2020, 12:13 PM

Part it out. Ill help you with getting rid of the AC components. Im a giver.

Seriously though, Ks are getting more tough to find. Agree, if clean title, tough call.

May70 · 12-04-2020, 05:35 PM

I don't think it looks worse than what I started with. Granted I had to get a donor frame, bed and fender..

67swb72klb · 12-04-2020, 09:33 PM

If the frame is good all you need to do is bolt good parts back on it.

Tims71step · 12-04-2020, 09:40 PM

If you had a clean title it would be a keeper, a lot of work to bring it back but worth it. I started with a 71 k10 Cheyenne in about the same condition.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-27-2021, 06:11 AM

This truck ended up getting the axe. The frame went to Nebraska and I kept the powertrain/drivetrain for my K20. Poor truck.

12-03-2020, 11:03 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB I picked up a 1971 Cheyenne K10 long bed a couple weeks back. The poor thing is really, really, rough. It's rusted, has the wrong axles, but runs and did drive before the axle swap. The title has been turned to a junk certificate. I'm trying to see if that can be reversed. I originally got it to use it for parts for my 71 K20 but I hate to knock such a loaded up truck in the head. It's time might be up though. Attached Images __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-04-2020, 12:44 AM	#2
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,503	Re: Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB Cab swap, axle swap, problem solved that’s a tough one. Looks pretty rough for sure. As much as I hate seeing a K end it’s life, it would be going to keep another K alive, that’s one plus. If it was still the original colors and had a good title I think it would be worth fighting for. Your K20 probably could use a tilt and tach right? All that said, it’s got great potential no doubt about it. __________________ 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

12-04-2020, 12:45 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,815	Re: Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB - I'll save you. Looks like it might have been a plow truck..... __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-04-2020, 07:42 AM	#5
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB Really rough, I’d part it __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

12-04-2020, 12:13 PM	#6
geunther Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 740	Re: Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB Part it out. Ill help you with getting rid of the AC components. Im a giver. Seriously though, Ks are getting more tough to find. Agree, if clean title, tough call.

12-04-2020, 05:35 PM	#7
May70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 643	Re: Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB I don't think it looks worse than what I started with. Granted I had to get a donor frame, bed and fender.. __________________ 70 C20 Build link : Project Montezuma http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=794479 How to repair that rusted out 67-72 c10-c30! Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/MaycoCustomRestorations

12-04-2020, 09:33 PM	#8
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB If the frame is good all you need to do is bolt good parts back on it. __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

12-04-2020, 09:40 PM	#9
Tims71step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wyckoff NJ Posts: 6	Re: Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB If you had a clean title it would be a keeper, a lot of work to bring it back but worth it. I started with a 71 k10 Cheyenne in about the same condition.

08-27-2021, 06:11 AM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Part it or Save it? 71 K10 Cheyenne LWB This truck ended up getting the axe. The frame went to Nebraska and I kept the powertrain/drivetrain for my K20. Poor truck. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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