71 GMC 4X4 Short Bed For Sale

[dtlilly]

I never thought this day would come, but I'm putting O'Reb up for sale to the board, and ebay if it doesn't sell here. I am going to go into GREAT detail describing the good, the bad, and the ugly about this truck, so PLEASE READ EVERYTHING, as it will describe everything I can tell you about it. If you need additional pictues let me know, I do not want to hide anything, and want the buyer to be as pleased as I have been with the truck. The truck and all extras are sold as a package deal, do not want to sell seperate. Please note all the extras included with the deal, as I have accumulated a lot of extra parts to finish or supplement the restoration of this truck. Asking price is $2900.

The Truck

1971 GMC 4X4 Short Bed.
The frame # matches the vin # matches the # (wrong Super Cheyanne glove box door and data sticker) on clear title in my name. 350ci/th-350/np-205. This truck was originally a short fleet side , but I liked the short step better. I include many options that will allow you to turn this truck in to a Sierra Grande if you so decide. The 3/4 ton springs have been recurved and give about 4-5" of lift without blocks. 16.5" aluminum rims with 33" all terrains. PS, PB. Many, many extras are included (read everything). This truck runs very strong and is built to perform in the toughest conditions. Asking price is $2900


The Motor Done prior to my purchase, has less than 2000 miles on complete rebuild. I have no documentation but believe everything to be true and correct that this motor has been done right and everything stated is true. I have previous owners info to contact. The motor has not been touched by me, and still looks and runs like a high performance machine. (see pictures). It has definately been taken apart, rebuilt, and painted prior to installation. It has a nice lope to the idle from the hotter cam.

350 block, 4 bolt main, bored 30 over
10:1 compression flat top pistons and new rods
Lunati 268* cam
87-95 300hp heads with hardened seats and valves
Weiland dual plane aluminum intake
Holly 750 carb with manual choke
Hooker headers
Electronic ignition distributor
MSD Blaster 2 external coil
MSD 6A ignition
New fuel pump
New starter
New water pump
New 5 blade fan
Boiled out rodded 4 core radiator

The Drive Line Done prior to my purchase (except NP-205), has less than 2000 miles on complete rebuild.

Rebuilt TH-350 automatic tranny with shift kit
Rebuilt NP-205 transfercase (I had done in 3/03)
New adaptor for TH-350/NP-205 (purchased from GM 3/03)
New custom built racing drive shafts (super heavy duty)
Used Dana 44 (3/4 ton) front axel with spicer lock outs (unknown ratio)
Used 14 bolt (3/4 ton) real axel with posi (unknown ratio)
<note> axels came from a 70's model Chevy
3/4 ton suspension with recurved springs to give no block 4" lift
Front springs have new poly bushings
Front suspension is 3/4 ton and is new and tight

The Frame

Original 1/2 ton short wheel base frame in very nice shape. There is no repair to steering sector section. The truck drives straight and clean with no dog tracking.
The frames original engine cradle was cut out by a previous owner to allow a deep sump oil pan clearance. A piece of stock was welded in the cut out area below the motor mounts. I have a replacement 1/2 ton engine cradle to replace the fabricated one.
The motor mounts were fabricated and welded to the old cradle, and the replacement will allow for original small block motor mounts to be used.
The rear fleet side bumper has been welded to the frame using home made bumper brackets.

The Sheet Metal

Front bumper is of 71-72 Chevy design, no marker lights
Front grille is original and only needs to be re-chromed
Front top grille is original and has 2 small dents and needs re-chromed
Both eyebrow chrome pieces need re-chromed
Core support is original and shows no visible rust rot
Both inner fender are original and show no visible rust rot
Both outer fender are original and right side shows minimal rust rot
The hood (as shown in pics not included) the hood from front clip pics will be included which is in good shape.
Original non-A/C cab need replaced or extensive rust repair
(the cab corners, rockers, floor, frame supports are bad, rest is okay)
Driver door is original and has lower end rust
Passenger door is a 72, and is in good shape
Both door window regulators work very good
The short step bed is very nice. Already aluminum oxide blasted and etching primered.
Has diamond plate as bed floor over original wood and strips
Both rear fenders are in acceptable shape
Bed steps are in good shape (not installed, can get pics)
Bed front panel is bent and dented and will need replaced
Tailgate is in good shape with bondo used on one dent, one rust pin hole.
Has both tail-light and reverse brackets, only has taillight assemblies.

The Glass

Windshield is original, no pecks or cracks but is cloudy at edges
Both door glass is good
Rear slider works and locks, passenger side is pexiglass

What I Feel Is Still Wrong

The engine cradle as stated above (have part to fix)
Front brake lines need lengthened
Emergency brake lines work, but are stretched to the limit
Speedo cable inop
Needs tranny kick-down cable
Gas gadge inop
Wiring is a mess, but works
Dash is cut for radio reciever I'm including
Ignition is based on turn the key, then push a button

What Is All Included With Purchase

NOS ashtray in black
New in box from LMC front fender emblems (1500 Sierra Grande)
New in box complete aftermarket wiring harness from Haywire
New in box cab mount rubber and bolt set from Chevyduty
New in box aftermarket passenger fender
9 out of 10 "Four Wheel Drive" fender emblems
9 out of 10 "sierra Grande" fleet side bed emblems
Perfect original "Sierra Grande" glove box door emblem
2 extra fiberoptic column indicator wires
Extra set of used headlight bezels
3 point mirror parts and pieces
Extra set of (4) 16.5" steel aftermarket rims and bad 33" tires
Single bar roll/light bar for fleet bed with 4 KC lights and 3 other brand
Pioneer Super Tuner III DIN type removable face AM/FM/Cassettte, dash cut for radio (radio installed, no speakers)
Small vehicle sized fire extinguisher
used but working heater fan
Blue headliner painted black with painted chrome trim thats broken
Blue Cheyanne super door panels with can of black vinal paint
NP-205 to frame torque brackets and and new bushings
Restored cup holder console vinyl pained black
2 sets of Blazer buckets needing foam and upholstry (no brackets)
1971 A/C cab Alum. Oxide blasted and etching primered, typical rust (see picture)
GMC front cap, clean (see picture)

Asking price is $2900.



This is what O'Reb looked like at purchase.

[dtlilly]

This is a picyure of the motor after a light cleaning. It still has evidence of muddy water that splashed up and hasn't been cleaned. This is not a quick repaint, all I did was wipe things down.

[dtlilly]

This is a picture of what the truck looks like today 25Jan04.

[bad 71 chevy]

dang i wish i was closer nice truck

[dtlilly]

Here is a picture of the truck from passenger rear.

[dtlilly]

This is a picture taken today of the driver side rocker rust.

[dtlilly]

Here is a picture of the driver side rust in the floor. Fiberglass was used to try and repair the holes, as well as sheet metal. As I said in description, the cab (in my opinion needs replaced), but I have a clean A/C cab included.

[dtlilly]

Here is a picture of the bed that has been aluminum oxide blasted then etching primered. The bed has diamond plate welded on top of the original wood and metal spacers. No rust or dents on the bed sides.

[dtlilly]

No picture of a GMC is complete without showing the front grille. Notice the new bushings in the 3/4 ton recurved springs. Front bumper is 71-72 Chevy, and buyer elects to keep, or I will remove.

There is more rust there than in picture, look close and you can see it.

[dtlilly]

Here is a picture of the passenger side rocker area rust.

[dtlilly]

The rims and tires I got when I bought the truck are also included. The cool looking rims and tires on the truck were bought from a board member in late 2003 and come with the purchase.

[dtlilly]

This is a picture of the short step side bed and the 71 A/C cab I bought from board member jacquesdean (Jock), who owns a powder blasting shop in Alabama. The bed is on the truck and the cab is included with the purchase. Both have been aluminum oxide blasted to bare metal, then etching primer used to prepare for whatever paint you decide.

[dtlilly]

This is a picture of the included front clip I am getting from Ozark Hippy. The Chevy hood on the truck is not included, but the hood on this front clip will go with the whole deal. More good fenders here (passenger side has messed up marker light in it).

[dtlilly]

150 lookers and no offers. I lowered the price to $2900.

[HuggerCST]

WELL worth the money IMO. Somebody is gonna get a steal on that. I wish it was me, I've been sitting here trying to figure out how I can afford it, but haven't come up with anything yet. Can you hold it till I get my taxes done?

[dtlilly]

I'll be sending you a PM. I hate to be doing this, but my C-30 is also going to be sold soon. I may have to move to Milwaukee Wisconsin to take care of my mother and I'll have no place to keep them up there.

[Jason71k10]

hope you sell it....but it sucks that you have to. good luck, looks like it's well worth the money you're asking.
Jason

[dtlilly]

Bringing ttt for the evening bunch. I lower the price to $2900 for a quick sale.

[da-burb]

If this was April, I'd be bringing my trailer to the truck show in Pigeon Forge. A little trip west on the way home is all it would take.

[Blue Beard]

Too far away for me....

I should thing with everything you have for it that it would sell fast............

[dtlilly]

ttt

[dtlilly]

Originally posted by Blue Beard
...I should thing with everything you have for it that it would sell fast............

I would think so too. I'm going to Alabama Wednesday to get a 9 foot step bed, If no one wants this truck and all the extras on the list, it will go on evil-bay Thursday.

[barraza]

I'm interested, how about detail pics of the extra cab. What kind of rust did it have? Do you still have the fleetside bed?

[dtlilly]

Barrza, I can get pics of the extra cab Thursday AM. It's a manual tranny A/C cab. The cab supports are real good as are the window frames, kick panel areas and fire wall area that usually rusts. The only rust is rockers, minimal floor next to rockers, and might need corners. It's a low hump cab.

Where in N. Alabama are you? I was down to Sneed then across Wheeler Dam on the way to Killen, then 72 back to Memphis.

[stelth2002]

ttt for ya. A rough thing your doing but a good one.