Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mieser3 · 12-31-2010, 08:31 PM

I've been wanting to start my build thread for quite a while now and I finally got some free time to do it. This is my project, a 71 short wide. I found the truck through craigslist here in Kansas. Drove 2 hours one way to go look at it and was pleasantly surprised at how solid the truck was....although it was HIDEOUS looking with it's coat of brown primer. The truck has minimal rust (little bit in the driver's side cab corner, some small spots in the windshield seam, some moderate surface rust on the driver's side floor and a small spot on the bottom front corner of the driver's side door which had been patched before). Finding a cab this good is pretty hard to do here in Kansas. I bought the truck in October and started tearing it down for it's complete restoration. Although I grew up around cars this will be my first solo attempt at completely rebuilding one. I plan on doing as much of the work as I can to save money. My plans are to install a Porterbuilt C10 Stage 2 suspension kit on the front and rear with airbags. I also love the look of the 67-68 front ends so I'll be putting one of those front clips on the truck.

Here are some pictures of what the truck looked like when I brought it home.

Mieser3 · 12-31-2010, 08:37 PM

More pictures of the truck before the teardown began.

67chevy1series · 12-31-2010, 08:39 PM

subscribed

Mieser3 · 12-31-2010, 08:45 PM

Pictures of the teardown.

Mieser3 · 12-31-2010, 08:52 PM

More teardown pictures.

Mieser3 · 12-31-2010, 08:59 PM

More teardown pictures.

67chevy1series · 12-31-2010, 09:05 PM

too bad that they primered the truck looks like they would have been a cool patina driver

Mieser3 · 12-31-2010, 09:07 PM

More teardown pictures.

MisterE72 · 12-31-2010, 08:55 PM

Congratulations on your build. It look like you have some of the essentials necessary for the build: 1) C10 truck 2) work space 3) tools and lastly 4) a mentor with barrels full of money laying around somewhere. Keep up posted with those pics of the progress

67chevy1series · 12-31-2010, 08:58 PM

it always feels good to tear the truck down and clean it up but then you will wish you didnt

**lolife99** · 12-31-2010, 09:35 PM

Great looking project.
The Porterbuilt parts are a good choice.
You will like everything you get from PB.
Subscribing to this build.

Also,... I love your shop!
What size building is that?

Mieser3 · 12-31-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Also,... I love your shop!
What size building is that?

Thanks! It's a 40 x 60 Chief steel building with heated floors. I just wish I could afford to pay for the propane it takes to keep the floors heated!

VA72C10 · 12-31-2010, 09:41 PM

Looking forward to the build!

VA72C10 · 12-31-2010, 10:16 PM

Definitely a super clean starting point! Nice score!!!

butternut1972 · 12-31-2010, 10:18 PM

Nice project.

72BlckButy · 01-01-2011, 10:06 PM

Awesome progress Jay... love what you have planned for the project.

Subscribed for this one.

jasonhall · 01-01-2011, 11:03 PM

Awesome project,cant wait to see more..

Mieser3 · 01-01-2011, 11:07 PM

Thanks guys. It's supposed to warm up a little this coming week so I plan on pulling the factory trailing arm crossmember out and installing the Porterbuilt one. Will post some pics after I get that done.

jwalk · 01-01-2011, 11:29 PM

I'll be watching this one. Looks like a great start!

**68jewel** · 01-01-2011, 11:51 PM

Your son has got to be the coolest 5 year old this side of the Equator being the owner of his own 56 shoebox. Lol!! He's got women he has yet to meet.

cable666guy · 01-04-2011, 10:25 PM

sweet!!

the 56 is cool, too!!

72BlckButy · 01-04-2011, 10:27 PM

Lookin' good Jay!

BTW... have you picked a color yet? (I might have missed it)

Mieser3 · 01-04-2011, 11:09 PM

No, haven't picked one yet. I might do some sort of two tone but I just can't decide on colors.........it's frustrating!

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Lookin' good Jay!

BTW... have you picked a color yet? (I might have missed it)

72BlckButy · 01-05-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mieser3

No, haven't picked one yet. I might do some sort of two tone but I just can't decide on colors.........it's frustrating!

I can believe that... so I don't envy you on that portion of the project. For me, the list of colors would be narrowed because I would stick with the colors that were available for the year of truck; not to say that a custom color wouldn't look right at home though.

Have you decided on powdercoat for the frame or are you going to paint everything?

Mieser3 · 01-05-2011, 03:23 PM

Powdercoating is probably out of my price range so I'll be painting everything.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Have you decided on powdercoat for the frame or are you going to paint everything?

12-31-2010, 08:31 PM	#1
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project I've been wanting to start my build thread for quite a while now and I finally got some free time to do it. This is my project, a 71 short wide. I found the truck through craigslist here in Kansas. Drove 2 hours one way to go look at it and was pleasantly surprised at how solid the truck was....although it was HIDEOUS looking with it's coat of brown primer. The truck has minimal rust (little bit in the driver's side cab corner, some small spots in the windshield seam, some moderate surface rust on the driver's side floor and a small spot on the bottom front corner of the driver's side door which had been patched before). Finding a cab this good is pretty hard to do here in Kansas. I bought the truck in October and started tearing it down for it's complete restoration. Although I grew up around cars this will be my first solo attempt at completely rebuilding one. I plan on doing as much of the work as I can to save money. My plans are to install a Porterbuilt C10 Stage 2 suspension kit on the front and rear with airbags. I also love the look of the 67-68 front ends so I'll be putting one of those front clips on the truck. Here are some pictures of what the truck looked like when I brought it home. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

12-31-2010, 08:37 PM	#2
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project More pictures of the truck before the teardown began. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

12-31-2010, 08:39 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project subscribed

12-31-2010, 08:45 PM	#4
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Pictures of the teardown. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

12-31-2010, 08:52 PM	#5
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project More teardown pictures. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

12-31-2010, 08:59 PM	#6
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project More teardown pictures. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

12-31-2010, 09:05 PM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project too bad that they primered the truck looks like they would have been a cool patina driver

12-31-2010, 09:07 PM	#8
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project More teardown pictures. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

12-31-2010, 08:55 PM	#9
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Congratulations on your build. It look like you have some of the essentials necessary for the build: 1) C10 truck 2) work space 3) tools and lastly 4) a mentor with barrels full of money laying around somewhere. Keep up posted with those pics of the progress

12-31-2010, 08:58 PM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project it always feels good to tear the truck down and clean it up but then you will wish you didnt

12-31-2010, 09:35 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Great looking project. The Porterbuilt parts are a good choice. You will like everything you get from PB. Subscribing to this build. Also,... I love your shop! What size building is that? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-31-2010, 09:41 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Looking forward to the build! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-31-2010, 10:16 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Definitely a super clean starting point! Nice score!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-31-2010, 10:18 PM	#15
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Nice project.

01-01-2011, 10:06 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Awesome progress Jay... love what you have planned for the project. Subscribed for this one. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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01-01-2011, 11:03 PM	#17
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Awesome project,cant wait to see more..

01-01-2011, 11:07 PM	#18
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Thanks guys. It's supposed to warm up a little this coming week so I plan on pulling the factory trailing arm crossmember out and installing the Porterbuilt one. Will post some pics after I get that done. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

01-01-2011, 11:29 PM	#19
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project I'll be watching this one. Looks like a great start! __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

01-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#20
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Your son has got to be the coolest 5 year old this side of the Equator being the owner of his own 56 shoebox. Lol!! He's got women he has yet to meet. __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

01-04-2011, 10:25 PM	#21
cable666guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Posts: 299	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project sweet!! the 56 is cool, too!!

01-04-2011, 10:27 PM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Lookin' good Jay! BTW... have you picked a color yet? (I might have missed it) __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-04-2011 at 10:29 PM.

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