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Andy4639 · 04-07-2016, 04:18 PM

When I bought my 71 Custom Deluxe 30 years ago it was stock. No AC just heat. Had power steering. Had factory disc up front but not power. 3 speed on the column with a 307 2 barrel.
I drove it like that for several years and when I say drove it I mean drove it. I put over 100,000 miles on it in less than 8 years. The truck has been all over the south east several times. This was what I traveled in for work at all the nuclear stations. I spent 4 months in Fla @ Crystal River plant 1 year alone and drove it back and forth to home several times. That's 550 miles each way.
I have put 2 water pumps on it sitting on the side of I-85 interstate! I have had my share of the 70's driving experience and now I have it modified to make the long trips even better which when I say that I mean more coffy for me and the wife when she rides.
I will say this though. I love the 71 power steering and that is why I kept it in the truck when I swapped the pumps.

04-07-2016, 04:18 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Ever Driven One? When I bought my 71 Custom Deluxe 30 years ago it was stock. No AC just heat. Had power steering. Had factory disc up front but not power. 3 speed on the column with a 307 2 barrel. I drove it like that for several years and when I say drove it I mean drove it. I put over 100,000 miles on it in less than 8 years. The truck has been all over the south east several times. This was what I traveled in for work at all the nuclear stations. I spent 4 months in Fla @ Crystal River plant 1 year alone and drove it back and forth to home several times. That's 550 miles each way. I have put 2 water pumps on it sitting on the side of I-85 interstate! I have had my share of the 70's driving experience and now I have it modified to make the long trips even better which when I say that I mean more coffy for me and the wife when she rides. I will say this though. I love the 71 power steering and that is why I kept it in the truck when I swapped the pumps. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.