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FrankenCub · 07-30-2011, 11:31 PM

Hey guys, thought I'd swing by to introduce myself. I had a '70 C-10 a few years ago that I ended up selling to pay bills, well I've kicked myself every day since then. The bills will always be there, my truck wouldn't. So a month ago I thought I'd treat myself to another one, this time they'll have to bury me in it !
I was casually looking for a different truck and happen to run across this 1971 GMC 1500, It has the original 307 and 3sp manual....with 87,000 original miles.
It does need a core support, it's rusted out underneath the battery tray. It's had very little body work done to it, cab corner work and rocker panel work, but everything else is absolutely beautiful. This truck I'm gonna keep as stock as possible, but would like to put a newer 5sp in it so it's friendlier on the hi-way. I will look around here but if anyone has a link to a 5sp swap I'd sure appreciate it.

FrankenCub's GMC

sanford66 · 07-31-2011, 12:55 AM

Welcome from Kansas! Nice looking GMC! Hang on to this one and good luck with it! Joseph

**70cst** · 07-31-2011, 01:12 AM

Hey FrankenCub ...

back and

from Ohio. Don't forget that we love pics

Andy4639 · 07-31-2011, 05:48 AM

Welcome back.
Not a bad looking GMC at all. Nice ride. Have fun with it.

prairewolf · 07-31-2011, 07:16 AM

Hello Sir ........ that is a nice looking truck, ..... and there was a thread on this site a while back, with a picture of someone being buried in their truck .... so it can be done.

PanelDeland · 07-31-2011, 09:03 AM

WELCOME!!!! Someone had done a 5 speed.IIRC It was Kyull or Brad.They did it behind a 6 IIRC but it should be the same. You might run a search and find more info.

Also,"Where's da Pics?"

ChevLoRay · 07-31-2011, 09:14 AM

Nice lookin' ride. Here's a pic for those who haven't looked. Oh, and

from the Heart of Arkansas!!

smallwin67 · 07-31-2011, 09:16 AM

Welcome Bro..If you need any info,this board is where to find it.

sjarrett71 · 07-31-2011, 12:38 PM

Nice truck! What a way to get back into the hobby!

**CC69Rat** · 07-31-2011, 06:57 PM

Welcome back man! Let me know if I can help you find any parts.

FrankenCub · 07-31-2011, 11:27 PM

Thanks everyone ! It definitely feels great to have another one of these trucks.

I did find some pictures of Brad's truck with the T-5, I've sent him a PM with some questions. I figured with the top mounted shifter it would be a little cleaner on the install, otherwise I'd look for a 4sp. Those T-5's are quite common around here in wrecked S-10's for around $150. Anything 4sp here is a little tougher to find, unless it's out of a car.

07-30-2011, 11:31 PM	#1
FrankenCub Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Whitney Point, NY Posts: 90	Hello from a new member. Hey guys, thought I'd swing by to introduce myself. I had a '70 C-10 a few years ago that I ended up selling to pay bills, well I've kicked myself every day since then. The bills will always be there, my truck wouldn't. So a month ago I thought I'd treat myself to another one, this time they'll have to bury me in it ! I was casually looking for a different truck and happen to run across this 1971 GMC 1500, It has the original 307 and 3sp manual....with 87,000 original miles. It does need a core support, it's rusted out underneath the battery tray. It's had very little body work done to it, cab corner work and rocker panel work, but everything else is absolutely beautiful. This truck I'm gonna keep as stock as possible, but would like to put a newer 5sp in it so it's friendlier on the hi-way. I will look around here but if anyone has a link to a 5sp swap I'd sure appreciate it. FrankenCub's GMC

07-31-2011, 12:55 AM	#2
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Hello from a new member. Welcome from Kansas! Nice looking GMC! Hang on to this one and good luck with it! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

07-31-2011, 01:12 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Hello from a new member. Hey FrankenCub ... back and from Ohio. Don't forget that we love pics __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-31-2011, 05:48 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hello from a new member. Welcome back. Not a bad looking GMC at all. Nice ride. Have fun with it. __________________ 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.

07-31-2011, 07:16 AM	#5
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,896	Re: Hello from a new member. Hello Sir ........ that is a nice looking truck, ..... and there was a thread on this site a while back, with a picture of someone being buried in their truck .... so it can be done. __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

07-31-2011, 09:03 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Hello from a new member. WELCOME!!!! Someone had done a 5 speed.IIRC It was Kyull or Brad.They did it behind a 6 IIRC but it should be the same. You might run a search and find more info. Also,"Where's da Pics?" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-31-2011, 09:14 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Hello from a new member. Nice lookin' ride. Here's a pic for those who haven't looked. Oh, and from the Heart of Arkansas!! Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-31-2011, 09:16 AM	#8
smallwin67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern,Maryland Posts: 87	Re: Hello from a new member. Welcome Bro..If you need any info,this board is where to find it. __________________ Doin it one piece at a time.

07-31-2011, 12:38 PM	#9
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Hello from a new member. Nice truck! What a way to get back into the hobby! __________________ -Scott-

07-31-2011, 06:57 PM	#10
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Hello from a new member. Welcome back man! Let me know if I can help you find any parts. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-31-2011, 11:27 PM	#11
FrankenCub Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Whitney Point, NY Posts: 90	Re: Hello from a new member. Thanks everyone ! It definitely feels great to have another one of these trucks. I did find some pictures of Brad's truck with the T-5, I've sent him a PM with some questions. I figured with the top mounted shifter it would be a little cleaner on the install, otherwise I'd look for a 4sp. Those T-5's are quite common around here in wrecked S-10's for around $150. Anything 4sp here is a little tougher to find, unless it's out of a car.



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