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71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502)
After lurking around for a year, I figured I'd post up the 71 I picked up last April. I was originally looking for a 3100 but saw this on Craigslist and convinced my wife to go check it out. It was the first truck we went to look at. This was the only picture from the ad...
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4656/...37c06ef1_z.jpg When I rolled up to it, I couldn't believe the paint. The owner claimed he only had 200 miles on it since being painted. It's the original scheme with 516 orange. ECE drop spindles, flip kit, and KYB shocks. After a test drive, I was sold. I couple more pictures from the seller... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4723/...3d6f3f32_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4722/...5636b04c_c.jpg SPID... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/...cbcd067e_c.jpg Original pictures... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4745/...18584dfd_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4631/...486be28a_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4719/...b7b9e3b1_c.jpg Quickly got the truck cleaned up, and door locks and ignition changed. Then within a couple weeks the new wheels and tires went on. They're 20x8 (245/45/20) and 20x10 (295/40/20) Torq Thrusts. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4603/...60d3b379_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4621/...10a4ea4d_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4710/...3e42979b_c.jpg Had some cab mount rust mitigated and a rear end leak sealed up... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4659/...b82bb5d3_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4713/...5c089b8d_c.jpg Snagged a model truck for my office... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4607/...a13552c6_c.jpg At another shop to PDR a small elbow dent in the hood... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4755/...f9028b74_c.jpg In the garage... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4700/...1b00a4f4_c.jpg New seat belts installed. Also installed new clip on door seals later... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4707/...4c81fea1_c.jpg Lined up for the Car D Lane Cruise in Coeur d'Alene, ID... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4769/...ac80e9f3_c.jpg New RetroSound stereo... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4670/...98ac94a6_c.jpg Late Summer... https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4666/...90dd7613_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4724/...a8632f90_c.jpg Now in storage waiting for Spring! https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4620/...9bbfe5fd_c.jpg I should have some decent updates in the next several months. I've purchased a full air ride kit from RideTech. It'll convert my leaf springs to trailing arms. I'm sure I'll enjoy the additional performance, ride quality, and height adjustability. I've always thought this truck should be just slightly lower, at least in the front. Thanks John at RideTech! While the truck is in the shop for the suspension, they'll also be swapping the rear end gears from the current 3.07s to 3.73s and posi. Lastly, what started as a belt squeal, recently turned into new brackets, pulleys, water pump, power steering pump, and alternator from CVF Racing. I also added Hedman Black Maxx coated mid-length headers, Billet Specialties valve covers, Edelbrock air cleaner, and other required pieces. My shop will paint as much of the block that they can manage while leaving the engine in the truck. I also believe I'll need to route new exhaust with the new rear crossmember from RideTech. I probably won't have many updates here in the near term, but I'll make sure to update this thread when I do! Future future plans may include engine update/swap, overdrive, and/or AC including a full cab re-spray and carpet. |
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Beautiful truck, Great score.
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Beautiful truck!
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Its going to be awesome! Keep us posted!
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That looks great! I like the plans you have in store for it too.
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A few goodies came in the mail!
RideTech https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4607/...516c0b7a_c.jpg Billet Specialties Valve Covers https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4764/...93e7262b_c.jpg Edelbrock https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4668/...465c0295_c.jpg CVF Racing (brackets, pulleys, water pump, power steering pump, and alternator) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4764/...028d4b13_c.jpg Also received my LMC core support covers and battery tray. I'm ready for Spring! |
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Truck looks great! Is that a Riviera you are building?
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Headers came in this week along with about 6" of snow :( Hedman #69013 - mid length black maxx. Anyone have suggestions for what mufflers to run?? I'm thinking I'll have them dump right before the rear axle. Also, I'll have as much of the block painted as possible when they add all these parts. Should I stick with the original Chevy orange? Black? Color match to the 516 orange?
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Well, despite the snow the roads are dry. The shop called and they had some delays in other projects so I dropped the truck off yesterday! Added a few more items - blast and spray the rear end, new radiator, and entirely new wiring harness. The wiring is something that was on my mind and the shop confirmed it's just not in great shape. The front of the block will be cleaned up and painted black, and I believe we've decided on Flowmaster Delta Flow 44s.
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That's one sharp looking long bed
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Well, the shop sent the rear end out for the 3.73 posi and soda blasting. In the interim they got started on the engine dress up. Unfortunately, or fortunately, when they pulled the valve covers the oil looked like chocolate milk. Coolant levels were also low. So, I decided to pull the trigger on a new engine and ordered the zz502 - 508hp and 580tq! For now my only update is an empty engine bay!
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Wow, that sure escalated in a pricey way. Too bad about the old engine. The upgrade will be really cool though!
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Figured I'd give a quick update. The rear suspension has been mocked up and the rear end is back from getting the 3.73 posi. Cutting off everything related to the leaf springs ended up taking a little more time. The rear end will be soda blasted tomorrow and then painted. Once the rear end goes in they'll pull the front suspension and paint the frame.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4794/...e667ecf1_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4795/...9fa4f9b0_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4798/...d38d3b9e_c.jpg The engine has been delayed due to weather but should be here tomorrow. The transmission arrived today - built th350 with shift kit. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4784/...fd9e4b7c_c.jpg Today we ordered the new hedman headers, stall converter, radiator, transmission cooler, mufflers, rpm gauge conversion, fuel pump, and a few other small items. Excited to see that 502 arrive!! |
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Coming along nicely!
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That is quite a budget you have.
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Had a delay as we realized the RideTech kit requires 1.25" rotor brakes. Thanks to Travis from AZ Pro Performance for the stock replacement kit!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/820/4...33f74f72_c.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4794/...27b3a7b7_c.jpg And the first test fit - https://farm1.staticflickr.com/810/4...186aaaf4_c.jpg |
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This truck looked great before...but it looks like it's only getting better. WAYYYYY better.
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Nice build!
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