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Old 10-13-2015, 01:02 AM   #1
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1971 Super Cheyenne build

This is my first frame off restoration. I had this in the main forum section but it was suggested to start a build thread. The truck is a 1971 super cheyenne long bed. Big block 402 with turbo 400 trans. I am shortening it, lowering it... etc. Its going to be a daily driver for awhile. Let the good time begin. I started this project in April 2015.
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Old 10-13-2015, 01:04 AM   #2
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build

Body was in decent shape. Rust in rocker and cab corners.
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Old 10-13-2015, 01:09 AM   #3
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build

Cut the bed and frame. Welded her up.
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Old 10-13-2015, 01:11 AM   #4
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build

Frame and cab sandblasted
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Old 10-13-2015, 01:14 AM   #5
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build

Found a hidden gem in my fender. Almost 1/2" of bondo in some place. I had an extra fender with damage in a different place so I just used the good part.
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Old 10-13-2015, 01:16 AM   #6
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build

Going with ECE 4-6 drop kit and Ridler 695 20" rims.
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Old 11-15-2015, 10:50 AM   #7
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build

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Cut the bed and frame. Welded her up.
You make it look easy..!!

Just wondering about your frame cut. I saw another post I thought was by you where it was only a 2" step notch.? I was looking for that build as I want to leave my cab on when I cut my frame.

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Old 11-15-2015, 11:47 AM   #8
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build

Because I took the cab off to sandblast the frame, that's why I cut under the cab. The red truck I didn't want to pull the can. If you start your cut right behind the mount you can get your 12" no problem. Then you have to move your crossmember.
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Old 11-16-2015, 09:34 AM   #9
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build

Nice metal work! Keep the pics coming.
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