The second generation of Chevrolet's C/K pickup trucks, launched for 1967, received a mid-cycle refresh for the 1971 model year. The most immediately noticeable change was the full-width eggcrate grille and the double horizontal side marker lights.
Hardware-wise, front disc brakes became standard on the light duty pickups. The 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet big block was replaced as the top motor by the 402 cube (sold as a 400). The Cheyenne, new for '71, was the top model, positioned above the Custom and Custom Deluxe, and could be had with such niceties as bucket seats and a center console.
The base motors were the 250 High Torque inline six or the 307 two-barrel V-8, rated at 110 and 135 SAE Net horsepower, respectively. Optional motors included a 292 cubic inch inline six making 130 horsepower, the aforementioned big block, which was rated at 240 horses, or the four-barrel 350 small block putting out 190 ponies. According to the fender badges, the 350 is what's under the hood of this Dark Blue (they saved the cool name for the color, "Fathom Blue", for passenger cars) '71 model.
The '71 and '72 were nearly identical but you can tell this is the earlier of the two by the fact that the rearview mirror is attached to the cab roof rather than glued to the windshield.
This one was photographed in October of 2023 using a Nikon D800 and a 24-120mm f/4 VR zoom lens.
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