Restored 1971 GMC ½ Ton Wide Side Pickup For Sale – Rare Toolbox Model

GMC-Done-059

$12,500.00

Totally Restored Box Off
1971 GMC ½ Ton Wide Side Pickup for Sale!
Rare Toolbox Model

Original Miles – 64923

Rare 396/402 Big Block (Glove box sticker says 396, but engine fender tag says 402, this was transition time for GM from the 396 to the 402 and when it came time to plug the engine in, they were out of the 396!!) Rare!! Original Distributor with all new parts inside.

Rochester Quadrajet rebuilt perfectly – runs better than those Edelbrock garbage carbs…

Transmission – Turbo Hydramatic – totally rebuilt and runs very smooth
Radiator Flushed and Rebuilt with new fluids throughout.

Model CE 15934
VIN CE134J116888

Factory Options:

Original Color - Medium Bronze (now obviously Hugger Orange)
Tool and Storage Box
Front Chrome Bumper
Leaf Springs
Parchment Trim
Power Brakes
Power Steering
Tinted Glass
Ammeter – Oil- Temp Gauge Custom Comfort and Conv. Eq.
Floor Board (Box) Wood
AM/FM Radio

This fine GMC truck came from Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. They do not use salt out in the Nebraska Foothills, so when I found it, it had very minimal rust on it. The box, doors, bed rails, fenders, etc. were amazing. There was a very small rust pock in the floorboard on the driver’s side and it was repaired effectively. The engine was totally rebuilt with original equipment except I had a spicier cam installed instead of the original specs to give it a little more lumpy feel and a high volume fuel and oil pump. It turned out just right. The big block rumbles with the glass-packs and straight pipes out the side. The power steering was rebuilt; it has an entire new front end including rocker arms, bearings, brakes, etc, etc. The rear brakes were totally gone through and replaced with new bearings inside (axle) and out with new U-joints as well. New Delco Shocks all around.

Truck Box totally restored – with new oak wood kit from LMC Truck – Stainless Steel Rails and bolts – new bed mounting kit and bushings – frame sanded and restored to chassis black. It is a virgin and beautiful. Not a scratch in it….accent oak added to interior sides of the box for show. New lenses all around.

Here is what else has been done….

New Rear Bumper and Mounts
New Front Bumper and Mounts
New Rubber Door Seals Complete
New Door Handles Inside and Out
New Front Window and Seal Rubber
New Rear Window Seal Rubber
New Headlights, Dimmer Switch and Blinker assembly
New Glove Box
New Mirrors inside and out
New Visors
New Seat Cover Factory Correct
New Carpet Factory Correct
New Modern GMC Oak Steering Wheel
New GMC AM/FM/Cassette Digital “knock-off” Radio
New Pioneer AM/FM/WMA/MP3 Radio (Inside Glove Box)
New 6x9 Triax Pioneer Speakers applied to interior of doors (unfortunately, the holes were already there….) but it does sound nice and looks good.
New Interior Door Panels, handles, knobs, etc. etc. all new….
New Dash Pad
New Heater Mechanism Sliders and faceplates
New Gauge Cluster Bezel Face (Gauges are all original with actual mileage)
New Chrome GMC Kick Plates
New Windshield Wipers
New Delco Battery
New Seat Belts

Here are the items that need attention….windshield washer pump, manual choke cable frozen. I have driven this truck over 3000 miles since engine/tranny rebuild and it runs perfect. The side pipes rumble with the thrush mufflers in between them and the manifolds. The last trip was over 700 miles from NW Iowa and this Big Block attained 14 MPG and I was cruising mostly over 70 mph. The fuel tank is new but it does need a new sending unit. It works sometimes and sometimes not…I just haven’t gotten to it.

I hate to see this old gal go, but we are buying a house next year and we need more cash for a 40% down payment. You will have a blast in this fine old truck and turn heads wherever you go…. Let me know if you have any questions. The truck is in the Indianapolis area south of the 465 loop about 3 miles near Southport Rd. on Hwy 37. Please call 712-229-0285 or email me for more pictures at joppenheimer@taylorfarms.com. I am a professional in business and I will not sell anything unless the buyer is completely satisfied with the purchase. I will answer all questions to the best of my knowledge and will not hide anything from you. I want you to be happy with your purchase. Good luck. Thank you for looking.