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68jimmy · 10-19-2005, 10:45 AM

Hello all,

Recently a co-worker offered me a 68 (?) chevy at no charge for a parts truck. Well yesterday I went and looked at it and to my surprise it is a c-10 cheyenne super with a 402 big block! It is a bit rough, hood is crinkled, needs a front grill and bumper and although it has been sitting for awhile it has bben garaged.

Can someone enlighten me on what constitutes a cheyenne super and what options it came with? Like I said it does have a big block w/ ac and is an automatic from what I remember...

I'll post some pics when I get it to the house in the next coule of weeks...

Thanks!

sameyrasmea72 · 10-19-2005, 12:30 PM

If it's free I would grab it for sure, just the bib block parts and brackets are worth good $$. As far as options go, it could a just a few or it could be loaded. The trim on a SUPER would include upper spear moulding, lower woodgrain moulding, woodgrain tailgate piece, woodgrain on the doorpanels guage cluster and glovebox, carpet, headliner,cargo light, chrome vent windows, and stainless windshield trim.

ChevLoRay · 10-19-2005, 06:20 PM

I don't think it could be a '68. Cheyenne's didn't come out until '71. Also, no 402's in '68....not until '71. Seems to me that most Cheyenne Supers were '72 models.

Somebody correct me, if I have screwed up.

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2005, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

...As far as options go, it could a just a few or it could be loaded. The trim on a SUPER would include upper spear moulding, lower woodgrain moulding, woodgrain tailgate piece, woodgrain on the doorpanels guage cluster and glovebox, carpet, headliner,cargo light, chrome vent windows, and stainless windshield trim.

Pretty much everything you listed there would be on a regular cheyenne...not just on the super. The upper trim and tail gate handle trim is about all that make a super a super.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I don't think it could be a '68. Cheyenne's didn't come out until '71. Also, no 402's in '68....not until '71. Seems to me that most Cheyenne Supers were '72 models.

Somebody correct me, if I have screwed up.

402 started in 70...but you are correct that before 71, they were CST's, and not cheyenne's

**special-K** · 10-19-2005, 10:26 PM

402 started in`71 and a Cheyenne Super and a Cheyenne have the woodgrain mouldings with only the Super having it on the gauge bezel and glovebox door.Supers had the s/s handle cover.

Huck · 10-20-2005, 08:23 AM

Without seeming overly enthusiastic, I would jump on this opportunity with 3 feet!!! It does sound like a 71 or 72 as they were the only years for the Super Option. The option is really only some minor trim stuff--wood grain dash cluster, glove box door overlay and emblem, side fender emblems and possibly tailgate handle stainless cover. Year wise, easiest way to tell is to look at where the cab rear view mirror is mounted--72 only had them mounted on the glass. The super was slightly different in 71 and 2 with a different glove box emblem. In any case, an original big block truck if complete is worth a few decent bucks----check out the build option sheet on the glove box door to see what was originally built. But, most important is to "GET ER DONE" deal wise!!hehehehe AND HOME!!!! Huck

68jimmy · 10-20-2005, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the information and as soon as I have it home I'll post some pics...

**special-K** · 10-21-2005, 10:34 AM

I was looking at a`70 sales brochure and it listed 400 engine(402).This is a new one to me,never noticed.I`ve never seen a`70 big block that didn`t have the 396 emblem.In`71 they still listed the engine as 396 on the VIN-spec sheet although the emblems were changed to 400.I still think`70 was the change over year and they were just promoting the 396 as a 400.It`s only rounding it off a little.

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2005, 02:54 PM

There were no 396 engines built after 69...camaros, chevelles...trucks, they all had 402.
No answer to why the Special Parts Identification label says 396... and the 400 badges were kinda stupid too.

86swb · 10-21-2005, 08:11 PM

I never could understand what GM was thinking when they put the 400 badges on the "402's"

What the heck was wrong with putting the 402 badge on a 402ci? Never will understand that one.

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2005, 08:15 PM

I think they were sniffin real good glue.

10-19-2005, 10:45 AM	#1
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	need information about c10 cheyeene super Hello all, Recently a co-worker offered me a 68 (?) chevy at no charge for a parts truck. Well yesterday I went and looked at it and to my surprise it is a c-10 cheyenne super with a 402 big block! It is a bit rough, hood is crinkled, needs a front grill and bumper and although it has been sitting for awhile it has bben garaged. Can someone enlighten me on what constitutes a cheyenne super and what options it came with? Like I said it does have a big block w/ ac and is an automatic from what I remember... I'll post some pics when I get it to the house in the next coule of weeks... Thanks! __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

10-19-2005, 12:30 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: need information about c10 cheyeene super If it's free I would grab it for sure, just the bib block parts and brackets are worth good $$. As far as options go, it could a just a few or it could be loaded. The trim on a SUPER would include upper spear moulding, lower woodgrain moulding, woodgrain tailgate piece, woodgrain on the doorpanels guage cluster and glovebox, carpet, headliner,cargo light, chrome vent windows, and stainless windshield trim. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

10-19-2005, 06:20 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: need information about c10 cheyeene super I don't think it could be a '68. Cheyenne's didn't come out until '71. Also, no 402's in '68....not until '71. Seems to me that most Cheyenne Supers were '72 models. Somebody correct me, if I have screwed up. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-19-2005, 10:26 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: need information about c10 cheyeene super 402 started in`71 and a Cheyenne Super and a Cheyenne have the woodgrain mouldings with only the Super having it on the gauge bezel and glovebox door.Supers had the s/s handle cover. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-20-2005, 08:23 AM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: need information about c10 cheyeene super Without seeming overly enthusiastic, I would jump on this opportunity with 3 feet!!! It does sound like a 71 or 72 as they were the only years for the Super Option. The option is really only some minor trim stuff--wood grain dash cluster, glove box door overlay and emblem, side fender emblems and possibly tailgate handle stainless cover. Year wise, easiest way to tell is to look at where the cab rear view mirror is mounted--72 only had them mounted on the glass. The super was slightly different in 71 and 2 with a different glove box emblem. In any case, an original big block truck if complete is worth a few decent bucks----check out the build option sheet on the glove box door to see what was originally built. But, most important is to "GET ER DONE" deal wise!!hehehehe AND HOME!!!! Huck

10-20-2005, 11:15 AM	#7
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Re: need information about c10 cheyeene super Thanks for the information and as soon as I have it home I'll post some pics... __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

10-21-2005, 10:34 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: need information about c10 cheyeene super I was looking at a`70 sales brochure and it listed 400 engine(402).This is a new one to me,never noticed.I`ve never seen a`70 big block that didn`t have the 396 emblem.In`71 they still listed the engine as 396 on the VIN-spec sheet although the emblems were changed to 400.I still think`70 was the change over year and they were just promoting the 396 as a 400.It`s only rounding it off a little. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-21-2005, 02:54 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: need information about c10 cheyeene super There were no 396 engines built after 69...camaros, chevelles...trucks, they all had 402. No answer to why the Special Parts Identification label says 396... and the 400 badges were kinda stupid too.

10-21-2005, 08:11 PM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: need information about c10 cheyeene super I never could understand what GM was thinking when they put the 400 badges on the "402's" What the heck was wrong with putting the 402 badge on a 402ci? Never will understand that one. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-21-2005, 08:15 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: need information about c10 cheyeene super I think they were sniffin real good glue.

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