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HugrOrang71 · 04-08-2005, 06:49 AM

My name is Jason. I have a '71 Custom Deluxe 1/2 ton 2wd longbed, hugger orange and white, 350 4V and Turbo 350. It came into the family about 25 years ago and was used around the farm by my uncle. My dad bought it from him and used it for several years as a daily driver. It was given to me and I drove it for a short time until I decided it deserved some fresh paint and more power.
Well, 13 years later, here it sits with the cab and bed removed, a blasted and painted frame and a fresh 350 bolted in place and not much else done to it. I've finally decided to finish it. With several moves under my belt and what little organization that I had at 15 when I was disassembling, a lot of the parts are MIA.

I recently picked up a '69 C20 which came with a L34 350 horse 396, T-400, and a pretty rust free A/C cab. My plan is to swap the BB and auto, and prep the cab for paint to be bolted on.

My procrastination with this truck has always been not knowing what I wanted when it was finished. My original intent has always been/ is to keep the exterior as stock as possible with the original emblems and trim and color. I've decided that I'm going to lower it a little, focus on making the suspension work well in the corners (autocross maybe?), turn a decent 1/4 mile, and be comfortable enough to drive anywhere. Kind of a "Real Street" with a bed. Not really the best at any one aspect, but equally good all around.

So, I look forward to learning a bit and sharing a little bit that I know.

Jason

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"

5150 · 04-08-2005, 07:27 AM

Let me be the first to welcome you Jason. You will learn a lot on this board.

Where are you from?

Bryan

krue · 04-08-2005, 07:44 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Check out our FAQ page for a lot of good info.

68Stepbed · 04-08-2005, 10:11 PM

Welcome from Tennessee.

Sounds like you'll have a killer truck if you stick with your plans.

That's about the direction I want to go with my 68 stepper.

HugrOrang71 · 04-09-2005, 07:46 AM

I am from southern Oregon, about 30 miles from the Ca border.

Jason

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"

barn9 · 04-09-2005, 03:17 PM

Welcome Jason from another '71 owner! This is a great board with good people and good info about these old trucks.

*HerLonghorn71* · 04-09-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barn9

Welcome Jason from another '71 owner!

Yup What he said!!

Brainchild · 04-10-2005, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barn9

Welcome Jason from another '71 owner!

Yup me too...

71 GMC that is.

Welcome to the boards.These trucks are an ever evolving creation.My plan changes everytime I get behind the wheel

I can't even decide on what color to paint it

diggerbob · 04-11-2005, 04:38 PM

I'd like to take in some of that Oregon scenery from the driver's seat of my old chevy one day. But with the price of gas these days, I don't know if I could afford such a trip

*SassyChevyGirl* · 04-11-2005, 10:31 PM

Hi and welcome to the board!

FieldWalker · 04-12-2005, 07:30 AM

From Michigan...

***Liz*** · 04-12-2005, 03:34 PM

04-08-2005, 06:49 AM	#1
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	New around here My name is Jason. I have a '71 Custom Deluxe 1/2 ton 2wd longbed, hugger orange and white, 350 4V and Turbo 350. It came into the family about 25 years ago and was used around the farm by my uncle. My dad bought it from him and used it for several years as a daily driver. It was given to me and I drove it for a short time until I decided it deserved some fresh paint and more power. Well, 13 years later, here it sits with the cab and bed removed, a blasted and painted frame and a fresh 350 bolted in place and not much else done to it. I've finally decided to finish it. With several moves under my belt and what little organization that I had at 15 when I was disassembling, a lot of the parts are MIA. I recently picked up a '69 C20 which came with a L34 350 horse 396, T-400, and a pretty rust free A/C cab. My plan is to swap the BB and auto, and prep the cab for paint to be bolted on. My procrastination with this truck has always been not knowing what I wanted when it was finished. My original intent has always been/ is to keep the exterior as stock as possible with the original emblems and trim and color. I've decided that I'm going to lower it a little, focus on making the suspension work well in the corners (autocross maybe?), turn a decent 1/4 mile, and be comfortable enough to drive anywhere. Kind of a "Real Street" with a bed. Not really the best at any one aspect, but equally good all around. So, I look forward to learning a bit and sharing a little bit that I know. Jason "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits" Last edited by HugrOrang71; 04-08-2005 at 06:51 AM.

04-08-2005, 07:27 AM	#2
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Let me be the first to welcome you Jason. You will learn a lot on this board. Where are you from? Bryan __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-08-2005, 07:44 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Check out our FAQ page for a lot of good info. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-08-2005, 10:11 PM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Welcome from Tennessee. Sounds like you'll have a killer truck if you stick with your plans. That's about the direction I want to go with my 68 stepper. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

04-09-2005, 03:17 PM	#6
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Welcome Jason from another '71 owner! This is a great board with good people and good info about these old trucks. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-09-2005, 07:46 AM	#5
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	I am from southern Oregon, about 30 miles from the Ca border. Jason "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"

04-11-2005, 04:38 PM	#9
diggerbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bartlett, TN (near Memphis) Posts: 202	I'd like to take in some of that Oregon scenery from the driver's seat of my old chevy one day. But with the price of gas these days, I don't know if I could afford such a trip

04-11-2005, 10:31 PM	#10
SassyChevyGirl Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 1,284	Hi and welcome to the board!

04-12-2005, 07:30 AM	#11
FieldWalker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northville,Mi Posts: 24	From Michigan... __________________ Never UnderEstimate The Power Of Stupid People In Large Groups Chris

04-12-2005, 03:34 PM	#12
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767



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