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centsless · 08-30-2006, 09:02 PM

A friend just bought this 1971 from the widow of the original owner. It came with all of the paperwork from the original purchase. The odometer reads 15,000 miles. I thought at first it has to be 115, but look at the hose clamps, the tie around the heater hoses, etc. Do you guys think it could be....
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chevy_fatman · 08-30-2006, 09:11 PM

I think that looks like 115K

look at all the build up on the block, plus why would you need a zip tie in the heater/fuel line with those low miles? if it really had 15k then you would be able to see that orange block clearly, and look at all the mold on the heater box.

Edit: I would expect to see the chalk markings in the firewall in a 15K mile truck, but that's just my opinion.

centsless · 08-30-2006, 09:14 PM

Good point about the grease. It has been sitting for quite a few years, that explains the mold. But you still don't see the OE clamps on the hoses much around here.

chevy_fatman · 08-30-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by centsless

But you still don't see the OE clamps on the hoses much around here.

I agree, does the truck have any documentation? but hey if the truck is nice and he likes it and if he got it real cheap who cares if really has 15k? specially here in the rustbelt? any side shots? it looks in pretty good shape

boundstaffpress · 08-31-2006, 09:24 AM

my 71 chevelle had an original zip-tie, and a tie like the one holding the heater hose, fuel line and vaccuum line together. GM must have been trying a few things to keep all the new smog lines from rubbing.

hgs_notes · 08-31-2006, 09:36 AM

Mold and mildew on a 15000 mile truck, sure. A completely greased over engine from top to bottom, not a chance. It's still an unmolested truck in decent shape though and I'd love to clean it up and keep it on the road.

HG

roughedup72 · 08-31-2006, 09:55 AM

My 72 still has all the chalk marks on the firewall, but it has 116000 on it.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-31-2006, 10:41 AM

Nice truck! I'd buy it. I have to agree with the others, for the engine to have THAT much oil build up on it the motor would have had to have a serious leak from the factory from the day it was new. My 67's engine bay wasn't that dirty and it had 77K on it when I got it in '96. I think it has 95K on it now?

lukecp · 08-31-2006, 03:14 PM

My '72 C10 had the original style hose clamps on it (a few left anyway) when I bought it. It was on its 2nd motor and probably had around 200k miles. I have no clue why they were still there, they are such a crappy design, and new hose clamps are so cheap...

centsless · 08-31-2006, 04:00 PM

I agree with you all. Honestly, I was so overwhelmed at the OE stuff, that I didn,t even pay much attention to the oil/dirt on the engine. I will be going to see it in person this evening and will get some pictures of the sides, and inside the bed. Maybe I will see what he intends to do with it.....

RSRXION · 08-31-2006, 05:12 PM

What really does impress me is that it still has all of the body panels left on it and they aren't consumed with rust, IN MARYLAND ! Even the under hood looks good when considering that this truck lived in a salty environment. JMHO, Dean

08-30-2006, 09:02 PM	#1
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	15000 mile 1971?? A friend just bought this 1971 from the widow of the original owner. It came with all of the paperwork from the original purchase. The odometer reads 15,000 miles. I thought at first it has to be 115, but look at the hose clamps, the tie around the heater hoses, etc. Do you guys think it could be.... Attachment 213995 Attachment 213996 __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board Last edited by centsless; 10-04-2007 at 08:52 PM.

08-30-2006, 09:11 PM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: 15000 mile 1971?? I think that looks like 115K look at all the build up on the block, plus why would you need a zip tie in the heater/fuel line with those low miles? if it really had 15k then you would be able to see that orange block clearly, and look at all the mold on the heater box. Edit: I would expect to see the chalk markings in the firewall in a 15K mile truck, but that's just my opinion. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away. Last edited by chevy_fatman; 08-30-2006 at 09:13 PM.

08-30-2006, 09:14 PM	#3
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: 15000 mile 1971?? Good point about the grease. It has been sitting for quite a few years, that explains the mold. But you still don't see the OE clamps on the hoses much around here. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

08-31-2006, 09:24 AM	#5
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: 15000 mile 1971?? my 71 chevelle had an original zip-tie, and a tie like the one holding the heater hose, fuel line and vaccuum line together. GM must have been trying a few things to keep all the new smog lines from rubbing. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

08-31-2006, 09:36 AM	#6
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: 15000 mile 1971?? Mold and mildew on a 15000 mile truck, sure. A completely greased over engine from top to bottom, not a chance. It's still an unmolested truck in decent shape though and I'd love to clean it up and keep it on the road. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

08-31-2006, 09:55 AM	#7
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: 15000 mile 1971?? My 72 still has all the chalk marks on the firewall, but it has 116000 on it. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

08-31-2006, 10:41 AM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 15000 mile 1971?? Nice truck! I'd buy it. I have to agree with the others, for the engine to have THAT much oil build up on it the motor would have had to have a serious leak from the factory from the day it was new. My 67's engine bay wasn't that dirty and it had 77K on it when I got it in '96. I think it has 95K on it now? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-31-2006, 03:14 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Re: 15000 mile 1971?? My '72 C10 had the original style hose clamps on it (a few left anyway) when I bought it. It was on its 2nd motor and probably had around 200k miles. I have no clue why they were still there, they are such a crappy design, and new hose clamps are so cheap... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

08-31-2006, 04:00 PM	#10
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: 15000 mile 1971?? I agree with you all. Honestly, I was so overwhelmed at the OE stuff, that I didn,t even pay much attention to the oil/dirt on the engine. I will be going to see it in person this evening and will get some pictures of the sides, and inside the bed. Maybe I will see what he intends to do with it..... __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

08-31-2006, 05:12 PM	#11
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Re: 15000 mile 1971?? What really does impress me is that it still has all of the body panels left on it and they aren't consumed with rust, IN MARYLAND ! Even the under hood looks good when considering that this truck lived in a salty environment. JMHO, Dean __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin



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