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**68bowtie** · 07-04-2023, 12:45 PM

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-chevrolet-k10-4/

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*Casper42* · 07-04-2023, 12:59 PM

very nice! I like how the wood bed seems to have a subtle blue tone to it. I'm confused though, what do you mean by "one of a kind"?

52napco · 07-04-2023, 01:00 PM

Very nice truck... curious what it brings since I'm going to sell my 72 K20 Super soon

wrangler94 · 07-04-2023, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper42

very nice! I like how the wood bed seems to have a subtle blue tone to it. I'm confused though, what do you mean by "one of a kind"?

The 14 bolt axle in the rear that didn't exist at the time is a good start

KQQL IT · 07-04-2023, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wrangler94

The 14 bolt axle in the rear that didn't exist at the time is a good start

I see a 12 bolt cover?

**chevmn** · 07-04-2023, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

I see a 12 bolt cover?

that is what I count as well (twice)

**68bowtie** · 07-04-2023, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper42

very nice! I like how the wood bed seems to have a subtle blue tone to it. I'm confused though, what do you mean by "one of a kind"?

By “one of a kind” I meant based on condition/appearance, not based on factory options… I would have said “incredible” instead if I thought about it for 2 seconds…

I love the white hubcaps, nice touch with the white roof.

**jocko** · 07-04-2023, 08:37 PM

Very nice truck, thanks for sharing the link. The Custom Deluxe cloth seat is my favorite of the entire era - especially in blue. Really like it when restorers don't take the quick route on that detail. I do realize I'm in the minority for liking wood beds to be painted body color like the factory painted them, but I really do like the blue tint the builder did on this wood, nice touch. For some reason, I never came around to white caps on white wheels - but I appreciate the originality. And speaking of originality - this is probably one of very, very few 71 restos you'll see where the builder took the time to include the perimeter stripe on the grille - nicely done!! Thanks again for sharing, real nice K10

**68bowtie** · 07-04-2023, 09:37 PM

Glad to get the Jocko approval, you never share a mediocre pickup.

**special-K** · 07-05-2023, 08:05 AM

I read "12-bolt rear" in the description. Where did 14-bolt come from? Very nicely done indeed. I did a wood floor in my friends original paint '72 Cheyenne Super/20 Custom Camper. I got a quart of matching paint and thinned it to a stain as a way to not stand out as so new. As far as original, painted hubcaps never came on 4wds, but they do look good. I always swapped to deluxe side markers, too. I had a '72 K/10 Custom Deluxe 350/TH350 medium blue w/white top, blue interior, and wood floor. No cab lights, but mine had tow hooks... so there!

Almost identical in the next year

KQQL IT · 07-05-2023, 10:15 AM

Post #4 ?

wrangler94 · 07-05-2023, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

I see a 12 bolt cover?

sorry, brain fart. i had K20 on the brain.

**jocko** · 07-05-2023, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

As far as original, painted hubcaps never came on 4wds

Thanks Tim - I forgot about that little tidbit, great point(!) This is one of those rare trucks where the original buyer did not splurge for the PO3s - so it would have delivered hubcapless (if that's a word).

Let's have those non-original parts removed immediately... Sacrilege I say(!!)

Also noted this is a D89 truck - a little detail that seldom makes its way back into a restoration.

**68bowtie** · 07-05-2023, 10:29 PM

Have you seen a paint stripe added back on like original, and done well?

I love the marker lamps, especially being original.

**jocko** · 07-05-2023, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Have you seen a paint stripe added back on like original, and done well?

I've never seen one added back in on a resto.

**68bowtie** · 07-06-2023, 12:32 AM

Not many to start with I guess.

Many don’t even repaint the tailgate letters.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-06-2023, 02:32 AM

Super nice restoration, anyone venture a guess what it sells for? I heard a 67 recently sold for 250K, the guy said it wasn't that nice. I know of one that sold for 150K. I'll guess a round number of 100K for that truck. The internet brings deep pockets for these.

**cericd** · 07-11-2023, 06:28 PM

Nice truck. Sold for 71K.

52napco · 07-11-2023, 07:54 PM

Makes me feel better about my K20 Super I'm probably going to sell..I think mine is a touch nicer and a K20..we will see

**68bowtie** · 07-12-2023, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Super nice restoration, anyone venture a guess what it sells for? I heard a 67 recently sold for 250K, the guy said it wasn't that nice. I know of one that sold for 150K. I'll guess a round number of 100K for that truck. The internet brings deep pockets for these.

Not terribly far off

**special-K** · 07-13-2023, 07:26 AM

Only off by $29k is close?

**68bowtie** · 07-13-2023, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Only off by $29k is close?

$70k or $100k both feel just as far out of reach lol

52napco · 07-29-2023, 02:45 PM

It's back on..sounds like buyer picked it apart or ??? Who knows

Trio · 07-29-2023, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 52napco

It's back on..sounds like buyer picked it apart or ??? Who knows

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The answer is right there in the new ad:

"This is a re-list after the vehicle was previously sold on BaT in July 2023. The previous listing did not disclose the blemishes atop the bedside rails, which was not intentional on the seller’s part. The seller and the winning bidder agreed not to complete the sale as a result. The buyer’s fee was refunded, and we sincerely apologize for the oversight."

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**68bowtie** · 07-29-2023, 03:49 PM

Maybe it’s down into my price range now due to the bolt holes…

07-04-2023, 12:45 PM	#1
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,375	one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-chevrolet-k10-4/ __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-04-2023, 12:59 PM	#2
Casper42 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 312	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT very nice! I like how the wood bed seems to have a subtle blue tone to it. I'm confused though, what do you mean by "one of a kind"?

07-04-2023, 01:00 PM	#3
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,098	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Very nice truck... curious what it brings since I'm going to sell my 72 K20 Super soon

07-04-2023, 08:37 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,935	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Very nice truck, thanks for sharing the link. The Custom Deluxe cloth seat is my favorite of the entire era - especially in blue. Really like it when restorers don't take the quick route on that detail. I do realize I'm in the minority for liking wood beds to be painted body color like the factory painted them, but I really do like the blue tint the builder did on this wood, nice touch. For some reason, I never came around to white caps on white wheels - but I appreciate the originality. And speaking of originality - this is probably one of very, very few 71 restos you'll see where the builder took the time to include the perimeter stripe on the grille - nicely done!! Thanks again for sharing, real nice K10 Attached Images

07-04-2023, 09:37 PM	#9
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,375	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Glad to get the Jocko approval, you never share a mediocre pickup. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-05-2023, 08:05 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT I read "12-bolt rear" in the description. Where did 14-bolt come from? Very nicely done indeed. I did a wood floor in my friends original paint '72 Cheyenne Super/20 Custom Camper. I got a quart of matching paint and thinned it to a stain as a way to not stand out as so new. As far as original, painted hubcaps never came on 4wds, but they do look good. I always swapped to deluxe side markers, too. I had a '72 K/10 Custom Deluxe 350/TH350 medium blue w/white top, blue interior, and wood floor. No cab lights, but mine had tow hooks... so there! Almost identical in the next year Attached Images __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-06-2023 at 07:40 AM.

07-05-2023, 10:15 AM	#11
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,134	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Post #4 ? __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-05-2023, 10:29 PM	#14
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,375	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Have you seen a paint stripe added back on like original, and done well? I love the marker lamps, especially being original. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-06-2023, 12:32 AM	#16
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,375	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Not many to start with I guess. Many don’t even repaint the tailgate letters. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-06-2023, 02:32 AM	#17
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Super nice restoration, anyone venture a guess what it sells for? I heard a 67 recently sold for 250K, the guy said it wasn't that nice. I know of one that sold for 150K. I'll guess a round number of 100K for that truck. The internet brings deep pockets for these. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-11-2023, 06:28 PM	#18
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,093	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Nice truck. Sold for 71K. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

07-11-2023, 07:54 PM	#19
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,098	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Makes me feel better about my K20 Super I'm probably going to sell..I think mine is a touch nicer and a K20..we will see

07-13-2023, 07:26 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Only off by $29k is close? __________________ "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 ~

07-29-2023, 02:45 PM	#23
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,098	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT It's back on..sounds like buyer picked it apart or ??? Who knows

07-29-2023, 03:49 PM	#25
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,375	Re: one of a kind 71 K10 - BaT Maybe it’s down into my price range now due to the bolt holes… __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)



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