Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton
 

Beautiful job of restoring this truck!
Love the color.

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Do you plan to undercoat the floor/cab like from the factory? I doubt it, but had to ask.

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I thought back in 1972 the bottom of the cab was only painted, no undercoat, from the factory, and that it was a dealer option to undercoat.

Can anyone confirm how they came from the factory? I think it looks too darn sweet to put undercoat on it. What are your thoughts?

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I love the paint!

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Well, guys, I'm finally starting to see a lot of progress. My man in Tennessee is doing such a great job. I saw the truck 2 weeks ago at his shop and knew it was getting close. Here's the latest pictures I got today. I'll post more as they come.
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...72/Cnv0277.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...72/Cnv0278.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...72/Cnv0279.jpg

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Very nice--leave the bottom painted.............jim

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keep it...Sounds like the truck i just bought for $1500...Here is me working on a lot of the parts you mentioned
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496904

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very nice! :metal: Yours is the first build that will resemble mine! Minus the bed - mine's wood. Nice to see the color Med. Bronze too - a color that I haven't seen in a build yet! Keep up the good work, in for the rest.

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who is your guy in tn and is he expensive? looks good

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It's posted above--it costs a few bucks to do a truck like this. He's reasonable but you have to remember that this is a restoration shop and it takes a few bucks and a lot of time to run a restoration business. For instance, this isn't a one or two-day paint job.

Man, I'm so excited about getting this truck painted and put together after 2-1/2 years! If you read my prior posts, you'll see how frustrating it's been during that time trying to get everything together.

Many thanks to the good folks on this site who I bought much-needed parts from!

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Just enjoyed reading about Grandma's truck. Your doing a great job with it. Thanks for sharing the story. Ken

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I also say Keep it... I had a similar situation back in the 70's. My dad gave me his 54 Chevy 1/2 ton. I kept it for a while and then sold it for $150. :whine: I regret to this day that I don't still have it. :waah: Good Luck with your decision.

Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton
 

Casey,

Your truck is looking good! I really like Bronze.

Ray

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You're doing it right! It'll be a beautiful truck when you're done- thanks for saving it!

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Well isnt that one good looking truck. Nice paint job by the way!
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Thanks, everyone. Joel sent a few more pictures.....
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...oeljan21-4.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...oeljan21-1.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...oeljan21-2.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...oeljan21-3.jpg

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[QUOTE=72cheyenneman;5081223]Here's some more pics......

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...72/Cnv0136.jpg

Ummm, exsqueeze me, but isn't that the UNDERside of the rear wheelwells????

I sincerely hope you don't live on a gravel road!

Truck looks GREAT, can't wait to see it all together.

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Beautiful truck, one of my favorite color combos!

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I can't believe what I found, or my cousin found for me. It's the emblem of the Chevrolet dealership in little Oswego, Kansas. It was "Hoskins Chevrolet.' My cousin, Denise, was able to get in touch with one of the owner's son, and he told her "Anything for Ruby!" (My grandmother). Looking forward to the day I can install it on my 100% restored truck :)

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...hoskinstag.jpg

There's a little story about this truck. My grandmother owned a barroom tavern, and the living quarters was connected to the tavern. To make a long story short, not long after she bought the truck, her tavern caught on fire and the truck was backed up to the tavern and the truck bed had to be replaced because the paint blistered off of it from the heat. So the insurance company replaced the entire bed, and the emblem wasn't put on the new one. Such a little thing, but I'm feeling pretty lucky to locate this.

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Very cool.

We need more pics :)
What color codes are you using?

PS, This build should relocate to here - 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds

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close! My truck has a Scholfield from Wichita Kansas dealer plate on the tailgate! Unfortunately, it took this forum for me to realize my "Sc" was missing... Up until that point, I was very happy with my "Holfield" emblem...

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Got some more pictures today--Hope you all enjoy seeing Joel's work. But what do you think I should do about the back bumper? It came with a farm bumper painted white and I never considered taking it off, but should I replace it with a chrome one or keep the farm bumper?

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q.../joel1-292.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q.../joel1-294.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q.../joel1-293.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q.../joel1-291.jpg

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Looks first class to me :metal: The bumper prob. depends on your preference on how you intended to restore it. Mine has had chrome. I think yours was an original option also. Personally I think it'd look good w/either. :metal:

How are they going to paint the gate letters to match the med. bronze? :chevy:

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Not sure, but mine had undercoating. I'd say factory done and it protected the underside of my cab (floor) well. Not so much luck with cab mounts or supports, rusted good. Had liner under the front/rear wheelhousings too.

Maybe try contacting a local dealer.

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The undercoating was a dealership deal. My pops was working at a chevy garage in the early to mid 70s and said they had a 55 gallon drum on a cart and they would put newspaper over the drive shaft and things they didnt want coated and spray it on. To the OP, if you want to leave it, leave it. Its your truck do as you want. ;)

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Very cool Maxxd07. They (dealership) did a good job. If he wants it restored to spec, that's why he's asking. The very bottom of the tailgate should have a strip of med. bronze.

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Nice looking build! Truck's coming out great! Moved it to the projects forum so more can enjoy it!

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On a '72, below the woodgrain is all white. The '69-70s had a stainless molding on the bottom, and below that molding there was a small strip of color. Took a little research, but when in doubt, I call my Cheyenne guru in Texas, Paul Duncan, who's been a tremendous help during this restoration.

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Beautiful!!!

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This is the door new VIN sticker I ordered from ECS Automotive Concepts, 17013 New College Avenue, Suite 101, Wildwood, MO 63040, telephone 636-273-0002, e:mail: sales@ecsautomotive.com. I paid $49 plus shipping at the time.
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q.../Cnv0002-1.jpg

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Hmm, ok - sorry don't recall seeing your tailgate in previous pics.

Found some info on the different styles used over the years. Jim Carter Truck Parts
Standard, Custom Deluxe and Cheyenne were different. Interesting.

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Casey, thanks for the compliment. I always enjoy talking to you. And thanks for the info on the blue label.
Its looking good..... Paul

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Any updates? :smoke:

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Very nice!!!!!! & cool.Keep on truckin' :metal: :cool:

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Here's a few updated pics of Gramma's truck. Getting closer!

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...272/truck5.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...272/truck4.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...272/truck3.jpghttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...272/truck2.jpg

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Awesome looking truck. I only wish mine looked so good.

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Here's the latest pictures I have of the restoration. It's really starting to come together...sweet!
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http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...joel-jan81.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...joel-jan82.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...joel-jan83.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...joel-jan84.jpg

Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton
 

Looking beautiful. Excellent attention to detail!

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very nice....worth the wait........jim

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Looks great- love the color combo! Do you have a goal of when you'll be done? Keep up the nice work