stock or modify 71 c-10

Discussion in '1967-1972' started by cparker, Oct 28, 2004.

  1. cparker

    cparker Guest

    hammer
    Hello to all.
    TECH 1 PLEASE HELP. I PICKED UP A 71 C-10 FROM A FARMER DOWN THE STREET FROM ME, ITS IN GREAT SHAPE. I HAVE BEEN AFTER THIS TRUCK FOR A YEAR.ANY WAY MY PROBLEM IS IM NOT SURE WHICH WAY TO GO WITH IT, STOCK ORIGINAL, OR MODIFY AND BUILD THE MOTOR. LIVING MOST OF MY LIFE IN THE METRO DETROIT AREA I KNOW WHAT A ORIGINAL NUMBERS, PICK UP IS WORTH TO ITS OWNER.
    SO MY QUESTION IS. HERE ARE THE NUMBERS OFF THE LIP PLATE NEXT TO THE TIMMING COVER V0417TBA , THE VIN NUMBER OFF THE GLOVE BOX IS CE141Z646580 , IS THIS THE RIGHT MOTOR FOR THIS TRUCK? ITS GOT THE RAM HORN STYLE EXAUST MANIFOLDS ALSO. IF THIS IS THE RIGHT MOTOR ,I WILL INVEST THE MONEY TO GET IT BACK AS CLOSE TO ORIGINAL AS I CAN, THE ONLY THING ITS MISSING IS THE FRONT GRILL AND GRILL PLATE.
    THANKS HAMMER
     
  2. tech1

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    i need the numbers that are stamped on a pad immediately forward of the right head. shoul be one letter then four numbers and them three letters.
     
  3. cparker

    cparker Guest

    hammer
    V0417TBA
     
  4. tech1

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    i show that you have a 1971 350c.i. eight cylinder with 250 horsepower with a compression ratio of 8.5:1 four barrel carb and manual tranny.
     

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