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Kingr56 · 08-10-2018, 02:47 PM

Anybody have info on 71 C10. I have a a 72 C10 LWB or family owned.
I recently found out it is actually a 71 that was produced at end of run with factory air. The purpose was to get on dealer showrooms to for release of 72 with factory air. I am wondering how many were produced. I was told less than 500. If so, I assume mine may be very rare. Getting ready to start total restoration. I was planning on restroom mod. But if it is a sole survivor I will have to do complete factory restoration. All matching numbers and original as it sets. Just beat up from years of work. Any info would be appreciated
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cypressbog · 08-10-2018, 03:02 PM

Welcome to the forum. The story you tell doesn't sound right to me at all. Factory air was an option for all years of these trucks. I assume yours is a fleet side, which 206313 were produced.

**LEEVON** · 08-10-2018, 03:06 PM

If it's a '71 (evidenced by cab, doors, etc.) as a '72 that is possible, but it would have nothing to do with the A/C.

**Stocker** · 08-10-2018, 03:17 PM

What they said, and of course pics are welcome and helpful. FWIW, early '72s were built in 1971 --my '72 was built in August 1971.

**LockDoc** · 08-10-2018, 04:20 PM

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Not rare at all, go ahead and restomod it......

LockDoc

**truckster** · 08-10-2018, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingr56

I was planning on restroom mod.

Anything like this one?

Coley · 08-10-2018, 05:45 PM

As great, fun and interesting as these trucks are....one thing they are not is rare. There were literally 100's of thousands of them made.
If it had factory a/c..that was available as an 'in-dash' system for years...probably back to '64 or '65 I think.
If it is a factory '71 or '72 Cheyenne Super, short box, fleetside, with a 402 BB, posi, a/c, tilt, am-fm,, bucket seats and cruise control....then it is certainly more rare than the others.

Post up some pics when you get a chance and we can take a look at this thing and help you out.

All good
Coley

**special-K** · 08-11-2018, 08:09 AM

Could it be that your late '71 is a Cheyenne Super, which was a late year introduction, and most people think they all came with a/c? Still not a one of 500 anything. Give more info and pictures. What's for sure right now is you were misled by someone who doesn't know these trucks like we do. We can set it all straight, I guarantee.

**leddzepp** · 08-11-2018, 10:43 AM

Not rare at all. Build it however you want if you plan on keeping it. If you just want to resell it like most everyone else, leave it alone, double the price from whatever you paid, and try to send it on down the road.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-11-2018, 10:45 AM

It may not be rare but I still want to see pics.

08-10-2018, 02:47 PM	#1
Kingr56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Edmond oklahoma Posts: 1	End of run 71’ Anybody have info on 71 C10. I have a a 72 C10 LWB or family owned. I recently found out it is actually a 71 that was produced at end of run with factory air. The purpose was to get on dealer showrooms to for release of 72 with factory air. I am wondering how many were produced. I was told less than 500. If so, I assume mine may be very rare. Getting ready to start total restoration. I was planning on restroom mod. But if it is a sole survivor I will have to do complete factory restoration. All matching numbers and original as it sets. Just beat up from years of work. Any info would be appreciated Posted via Mobile Device

08-10-2018, 03:02 PM	#2
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: End of run 71’ Welcome to the forum. The story you tell doesn't sound right to me at all. Factory air was an option for all years of these trucks. I assume yours is a fleet side, which 206313 were produced.

08-10-2018, 03:06 PM	#3
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: End of run 71’ If it's a '71 (evidenced by cab, doors, etc.) as a '72 that is possible, but it would have nothing to do with the A/C. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-10-2018, 03:17 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,495	Re: End of run 71’ What they said, and of course pics are welcome and helpful. FWIW, early '72s were built in 1971 --my '72 was built in August 1971. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-10-2018, 04:20 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,317	Re: End of run 71’ - Not rare at all, go ahead and restomod it...... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-10-2018, 05:45 PM	#7
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: End of run 71’ As great, fun and interesting as these trucks are....one thing they are not is rare. There were literally 100's of thousands of them made. If it had factory a/c..that was available as an 'in-dash' system for years...probably back to '64 or '65 I think. If it is a factory '71 or '72 Cheyenne Super, short box, fleetside, with a 402 BB, posi, a/c, tilt, am-fm,, bucket seats and cruise control....then it is certainly more rare than the others. Post up some pics when you get a chance and we can take a look at this thing and help you out. All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

08-11-2018, 08:09 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: End of run 71’ Could it be that your late '71 is a Cheyenne Super, which was a late year introduction, and most people think they all came with a/c? Still not a one of 500 anything. Give more info and pictures. What's for sure right now is you were misled by someone who doesn't know these trucks like we do. We can set it all straight, I guarantee. __________________ "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 ~

08-11-2018, 10:43 AM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,979	Re: End of run 71’ Not rare at all. Build it however you want if you plan on keeping it. If you just want to resell it like most everyone else, leave it alone, double the price from whatever you paid, and try to send it on down the road. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

08-11-2018, 10:45 AM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: End of run 71’ It may not be rare but I still want to see pics. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

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