Found my grandfathers 71 gmc - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCHRUMGMC · 07-06-2020, 03:03 AM

This is for the people who have been following my search
and for those who do not have FB

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone has been doing great
If you all remember I was hell bent on finding my grandfathers old truck that was sold when I was a lot younger, I found my grandfathers 1971 gmc a few months ago. I’m really wanting to buy it back eventually when they’re wanting to sell

It took me 9 years to locate the truck

Will update when and if they do decide to sell

Fingers crossed that the day comes that I can bring it back into the family

**vetnat** · 07-06-2020, 04:05 AM

Good job finding it.

**special-K** · 07-06-2020, 06:11 AM

I remember your search. Congratulations on finding it!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-06-2020, 09:09 AM

Congratulations, you're very determined

SCHRUMGMC · 07-06-2020, 09:27 AM

I have found some old photos of the truck from years ago

Yes, very determined to get it back. The truck itself means
so much to me

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-06-2020, 09:43 AM

Is it running and being driven?

SCHRUMGMC · 07-06-2020, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Is it running and being driven?

I believe it is being driven

I have photos of what it looks like now

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-06-2020, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

I believe it is being driven

I have photos of what it looks like now

Let's see the pics......

Davidf · 07-06-2020, 10:43 AM

How in the world did you find it? I want to find my '71 RS Camaro (my first car), but have no idea how to even start as I do not have the VIN.

54blackhornet · 07-06-2020, 11:16 AM

Congratulations ! I know how you feel about GMC’s they can get to you.

SCHRUMGMC · 07-06-2020, 11:22 AM

How I found it?, literally by word of mouth.
I contacted the current owners and asked them if they owned a 71 gmc
and they said yes, and then I asked if the vin matches and sure enough
It matches!!!

I’d literally give my kidney for the truck, that’s how much it means to me

Pictures? I’ll post some

Here is what she looks like currently

So happy to see it in great condition

I pray every single day, that I’ll get a call asking if I wanna buy it

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-06-2020, 11:28 AM

It looks pretty good. I hope he loves it less than you and is willing to sell it. I'm hoping for ya.

**jocko** · 07-06-2020, 11:34 AM

congrats! I too recall your years-long search. Good thing you stuck with it - hope you get the opportunity to buy it.

SCHRUMGMC · 07-06-2020, 11:38 AM

I believe it even has the Original dealer documents dating back to my great grandfathers ownership when he purchased it brand new

I sure do love this truck, it may sound weird but
It’s a kind of love that it reminds me of my grandfather and
The good times we had when I was a very small child

**samkost** · 07-06-2020, 12:46 PM

Best of Luck SCHRUMGMC,
Sentimental value!

I love it.

Ptjsk · 07-06-2020, 03:07 PM

Ask the current owner if he/she is open to looking for another truck that you could purchase and make a trade with them.

Pat

SCHRUMGMC · 07-06-2020, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Ask the current owner if he/she is open to looking for another truck that you could purchase and make a trade with them.

Pat

I don’t want to seem like I’m harassing them. They’ve been very kind to me
but I’d give anything to drive that truck and bring it back home

All in due time

**72 Super** · 07-06-2020, 09:07 PM

That is really cool that you found it. Hopefully in do time you will be able to purchase it.

Ray

yuccales · 07-06-2020, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

All in due time

Something tells me you will end up with it. I sure hope you do!

SCHRUMGMC · 07-06-2020, 09:51 PM

Thank you everyone.

Keeping my fingers crossed

If I get this truck back, I will have both trucks he owned and
both trucks his dad purchased brand new

slikside · 07-07-2020, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Ask the current owner if he/she is open to looking for another truck that you could purchase and make a trade with them.

Pat

That's a really good strategy, especially if they're not particularly attached to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

I don’t want to seem like I’m harassing them. They’ve been very kind to me
but I’d give anything to drive that truck and bring it back home

All in due time

But I totally get this too. Very respectful. It sounds like you have articulated your feelings and connection to this truck very well. I'd be surprised if they forget about you when the time comes...

Reminds me of a thread on here from a couple years ago. Guy got to know the owner of a certain truck. Over time, became friends. One day the offer to buy came to him...

edit: Here's the thread I was referencing. Cool story.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845

And kudos to your perseverance! It's clear that your grandfather meant the world to you.

**57taskforce** · 07-07-2020, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

This is for the people who have been following my search
and for those who do not have FB

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone has been doing great
If you all remember I was hell bent on finding my grandfathers old truck that was sold when I was a lot younger, I found my grandfathers 1971 gmc a few months ago. I’m really wanting to buy it back eventually when they’re wanting to sell

It took me 9 years to locate the truck

Will update when and if they do decide to sell

Fingers crossed that the day comes that I can bring it back into the family

Man that’s awesome that you found it, I remember how hard you were trying to track it down several years ago. Good work!

TwoFiftyShifter · 07-07-2020, 01:48 PM

9 years? You could have built a heck of a tribute GMC and have already made new memories in IT! My sister is overly nostalgic so I understand the draw.

SCHRUMGMC · 07-07-2020, 03:37 PM

That may be true but still. I had a 71 gmc Custom and was going to make it the same as my grandfathers but decided to buy his 1959 gmc instead and work on it

I’ve been building his old 59 gmc currently

Ziegelsteinfaust · 07-07-2020, 03:43 PM

Throwing out an idea here.

But instead of buying it, and leaving them stuck with having to find another one. Why not offer to trade them another truck in exchange. This way you take the work out of it for them.

Other then that it is amazing you found it, and I wish you well.

07-06-2020, 03:03 AM	#1
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Found my grandfathers 71 gmc This is for the people who have been following my search and for those who do not have FB Hello everyone, Hope everyone has been doing great If you all remember I was hell bent on finding my grandfathers old truck that was sold when I was a lot younger, I found my grandfathers 1971 gmc a few months ago. I’m really wanting to buy it back eventually when they’re wanting to sell It took me 9 years to locate the truck Will update when and if they do decide to sell Fingers crossed that the day comes that I can bring it back into the family __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-06-2020, 04:05 AM	#2
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 511	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc Good job finding it. __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

07-06-2020, 06:11 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc I remember your search. Congratulations on finding it! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-06-2020, 09:09 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc Congratulations, you're very determined __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-06-2020, 09:27 AM	#5
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc I have found some old photos of the truck from years ago Yes, very determined to get it back. The truck itself means so much to me Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-06-2020, 09:43 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc Is it running and being driven? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-06-2020, 10:43 AM	#9
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc How in the world did you find it? I want to find my '71 RS Camaro (my first car), but have no idea how to even start as I do not have the VIN.

07-06-2020, 11:16 AM	#10
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,400	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc Congratulations ! I know how you feel about GMC’s they can get to you. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

07-06-2020, 11:22 AM	#11
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc How I found it?, literally by word of mouth. I contacted the current owners and asked them if they owned a 71 gmc and they said yes, and then I asked if the vin matches and sure enough It matches!!! I’d literally give my kidney for the truck, that’s how much it means to me Pictures? I’ll post some Here is what she looks like currently So happy to see it in great condition I pray every single day, that I’ll get a call asking if I wanna buy it Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-06-2020, 11:28 AM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc It looks pretty good. I hope he loves it less than you and is willing to sell it. I'm hoping for ya. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-06-2020, 11:34 AM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc congrats! I too recall your years-long search. Good thing you stuck with it - hope you get the opportunity to buy it.

07-06-2020, 11:38 AM	#14
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc I believe it even has the Original dealer documents dating back to my great grandfathers ownership when he purchased it brand new I sure do love this truck, it may sound weird but It’s a kind of love that it reminds me of my grandfather and The good times we had when I was a very small child __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-06-2020, 12:46 PM	#15
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 675	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc Best of Luck SCHRUMGMC, Sentimental value! I love it.

07-06-2020, 03:07 PM	#16
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc Ask the current owner if he/she is open to looking for another truck that you could purchase and make a trade with them. Pat

07-06-2020, 09:07 PM	#18
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc That is really cool that you found it. Hopefully in do time you will be able to purchase it. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

07-06-2020, 09:51 PM	#20
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc Thank you everyone. Keeping my fingers crossed If I get this truck back, I will have both trucks he owned and both trucks his dad purchased brand new __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-07-2020, 01:48 PM	#23
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc 9 years? You could have built a heck of a tribute GMC and have already made new memories in IT! My sister is overly nostalgic so I understand the draw. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

07-07-2020, 03:37 PM	#24
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc That may be true but still. I had a 71 gmc Custom and was going to make it the same as my grandfathers but decided to buy his 1959 gmc instead and work on it I’ve been building his old 59 gmc currently __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-07-2020, 03:43 PM	#25
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,648	Re: Found my grandfathers 71 gmc Throwing out an idea here. But instead of buying it, and leaving them stuck with having to find another one. Why not offer to trade them another truck in exchange. This way you take the work out of it for them. Other then that it is amazing you found it, and I wish you well.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.