72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gary66 · 11-16-2010, 05:01 PM

Got a guy considering a trade on the truck and the car truck is from California- AC even works- all original-blue and white mag wheels LONG bed 1/2 ton= chevelle is from TX 350 crate been repainted pretty solid car- what do you all think?

brad_man_72 · 11-16-2010, 05:08 PM

if I didn't have toys to haul or tow I'd have a chevelle. Don't tell anybody, my reputaion depends on it.......

vectorit · 11-16-2010, 05:23 PM

Personally, I would have more use for the truck.

Plus, I would think the 72 4x4 with the Cheyenne package would be worth more than a standard Chevelle with cheap aftermarket wheels.

One Chevy Scotty · 11-16-2010, 05:33 PM

keep the truck man.....maybe I'm biased though....

Gary66 · 11-16-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by One Chevy Scotty

keep the truck man.....maybe I'm biased though....

I have the chevelle-- a guy with the truck is wanting the trading....

One Chevy Scotty · 11-16-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary66

I have the chevelle-- a guy with the truck is wanting the trading....

Sorry...been a long week already....grab the truck! I like the chevelles, but find the trucks profoundly more useful....but I live in Texas and everyone has trucks right?

71meangreenc10 · 11-16-2010, 06:03 PM

If it was a 68/69 chevelle, by by truck.......that one doesnt look bad but I wasnt a fan of the 71/72 models.

Smitty

Nova70 · 11-16-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

If it was a 68/69 chevelle, by by truck.......that one doesnt look bad but I wasnt a fan of the 71/72 models.

Smitty

My exact thoughts.

Cdshinne · 11-16-2010, 07:26 PM

I had to make the same decision, sold her and bought my k20 2 years ago. I love my k20 but my 71 chevelle was my first love and i shouldn't have let her go

Take your time and make the right decision!

big mike71 · 11-16-2010, 09:06 PM

I had a 70 Chevelle that had to sell, I wish I had it back. It was very nice everything was redone. That said I get more compliments on my truck than I did on my Chevelle. I vote truck.

**Stocker** · 11-16-2010, 09:33 PM

I'd take a truck because there are times I need a truck. Sometimes I wish I still had my '65 Malibu, but not if it meant giving up my truck.

But it really all boils down to which one you would rather have.

71swb4x4 · 11-16-2010, 09:59 PM

Do you have any pictures of the truck?

**jocko** · 11-16-2010, 10:33 PM

i'd have to agree with the assessments above - go cheyenne! it's as much of a classic nowadays as the chevelle!, especially a cheyenne 4x4. I'm partial - used to have a 72 cheyenne - but what do you expect when you ask such a question on a truck forum! (Cheyenne Cheyenne Cheyenne Cheyenne... end of subliminal message)

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-17-2010, 12:12 AM

Have both

Trevor

Gary66 · 11-17-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Have both

Trevor

Giving that ALOT of thought~ the chevelle is bought and paid for..... to buy the truck outright the guy wants 8500

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-17-2010, 12:21 AM

I would honestly say to sell the chevelle and get the Cheyenne 4x4 as I agree that the Cheyenne 4x4 is worth more than a basic malibu/Chevelle. The chevelle will be harder to replace, if you ever get the urge again. I could have sold my Chevelle several times, but the scenario is a little different. Trevor

Cdshinne · 11-17-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Have both

Trevor

I think everyone can agree with that

**70cst** · 11-17-2010, 12:14 AM

A restored 72 4x4 with the Cheyenne will bring more $$$ than a standard chevelle. I realize these are not restored vehicles but the potential is what I am considering. I would think the value of a 72 4x4 Cheyenne will go up verses the Chevelle. Now if that was a BB SS Chevelle...then that would be a different story.

DBear · 11-17-2010, 01:38 AM

If the Chevelle was a '64-'67, I would never consider it, but that is preference and true value. I would say go for it bud......you won't be sorry! I am definitely a Chevelle guy, but I like the early models......different strokes, different folks!

travlinman · 11-17-2010, 01:40 AM

id agree id try to have both but if i HAD to make a choice id take the chevelle. i like my truck but when it comes down to it im more of a car guy. i had a 66 that i regret selling and still look for the right replacement. ya trucks come in handy but nothing like having enough room for the family to go on a nice weekend cruise.

mrein3 · 11-17-2010, 09:08 AM

My first love is the yellow one on the right.
The blue one came into my life in the late 80s.
The 4x4 came later.

I never sold a Chevelle and can't even bear the thought of selling one. There are posts above about how they sold their Chevelle and wish they had it back. Don't do it. There are plenty of trucks out there that sell for a heck of a lot less than $8500.

As a matter of fact, I'm currently adding on to my shop to begin frame offs on the Chevelles. The yellow one gets it first. It was my daily driver for 10 years including my high school years so you can imagine what shape it is in.

Long story short, keep the car. Do a search on craigslist to see what it will take you today to replace it. Then look at the trucks. You can get a heck of a lot more truck for the money people want for a rusted shell of any Chevelle.

raycow · 11-17-2010, 02:47 PM

I agree - keep the Chevelle. The survival rate on the trucks is much higher, so they aren't worth as much.

If you really want a 72 truck you can buy a complete running driver for less than $2K and build it yourself.

Ray

Vintage Windmills · 11-18-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

My first love is the yellow one on the right.
The blue one came into my life in the late 80s.
The 4x4 came later.

Nice lineup!

Gary66 · 11-17-2010, 10:20 PM

Well I think i am going to keep the chevelle...... and pass on the Cheyenne....

OARNGESI · 11-18-2010, 06:26 AM

Good choice id take that chevelle any day over a lwb c10

11-16-2010, 05:01 PM	#1
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle Got a guy considering a trade on the truck and the car truck is from California- AC even works- all original-blue and white mag wheels LONG bed 1/2 ton= chevelle is from TX 350 crate been repainted pretty solid car- what do you all think? Attached Images __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer Last edited by Gary66; 11-16-2010 at 05:08 PM.

11-16-2010, 05:08 PM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle if I didn't have toys to haul or tow I'd have a chevelle. Don't tell anybody, my reputaion depends on it....... __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

11-16-2010, 05:23 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle Personally, I would have more use for the truck. Plus, I would think the 72 4x4 with the Cheyenne package would be worth more than a standard Chevelle with cheap aftermarket wheels. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-16-2010, 05:33 PM	#4
One Chevy Scotty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 117	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle keep the truck man.....maybe I'm biased though....

11-16-2010, 06:03 PM	#7
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle If it was a 68/69 chevelle, by by truck.......that one doesnt look bad but I wasnt a fan of the 71/72 models. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

11-16-2010, 07:26 PM	#9
Cdshinne Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 79	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle I had to make the same decision, sold her and bought my k20 2 years ago. I love my k20 but my 71 chevelle was my first love and i shouldn't have let her go Take your time and make the right decision! Attached Images __________________ 1972 K20 lwb 2000 Z71 x-cab 1970 ford f100

11-16-2010, 09:06 PM	#10
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle I had a 70 Chevelle that had to sell, I wish I had it back. It was very nice everything was redone. That said I get more compliments on my truck than I did on my Chevelle. I vote truck. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

11-16-2010, 09:33 PM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,696	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle I'd take a truck because there are times I need a truck. Sometimes I wish I still had my '65 Malibu, but not if it meant giving up my truck. But it really all boils down to which one you would rather have. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-16-2010, 09:59 PM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle Do you have any pictures of the truck? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-16-2010, 10:33 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle i'd have to agree with the assessments above - go cheyenne! it's as much of a classic nowadays as the chevelle!, especially a cheyenne 4x4. I'm partial - used to have a 72 cheyenne - but what do you expect when you ask such a question on a truck forum! (Cheyenne Cheyenne Cheyenne Cheyenne... end of subliminal message)

11-17-2010, 12:12 AM	#14
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle Have both Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-17-2010, 12:21 AM	#16
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle I would honestly say to sell the chevelle and get the Cheyenne 4x4 as I agree that the Cheyenne 4x4 is worth more than a basic malibu/Chevelle. The chevelle will be harder to replace, if you ever get the urge again. I could have sold my Chevelle several times, but the scenario is a little different. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-17-2010, 12:14 AM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle A restored 72 4x4 with the Cheyenne will bring more $$$ than a standard chevelle. I realize these are not restored vehicles but the potential is what I am considering. I would think the value of a 72 4x4 Cheyenne will go up verses the Chevelle. Now if that was a BB SS Chevelle...then that would be a different story. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-17-2010, 01:38 AM	#19
DBear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 865	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle If the Chevelle was a '64-'67, I would never consider it, but that is preference and true value. I would say go for it bud......you won't be sorry! I am definitely a Chevelle guy, but I like the early models......different strokes, different folks!

11-17-2010, 01:40 AM	#20
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle id agree id try to have both but if i HAD to make a choice id take the chevelle. i like my truck but when it comes down to it im more of a car guy. i had a 66 that i regret selling and still look for the right replacement. ya trucks come in handy but nothing like having enough room for the family to go on a nice weekend cruise. __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................



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11-17-2010, 09:08 AM	#21
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle My first love is the yellow one on the right. The blue one came into my life in the late 80s. The 4x4 came later. I never sold a Chevelle and can't even bear the thought of selling one. There are posts above about how they sold their Chevelle and wish they had it back. Don't do it. There are plenty of trucks out there that sell for a heck of a lot less than $8500. As a matter of fact, I'm currently adding on to my shop to begin frame offs on the Chevelles. The yellow one gets it first. It was my daily driver for 10 years including my high school years so you can imagine what shape it is in. Long story short, keep the car. Do a search on craigslist to see what it will take you today to replace it. Then look at the trucks. You can get a heck of a lot more truck for the money people want for a rusted shell of any Chevelle. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-17-2010, 02:47 PM	#22
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle I agree - keep the Chevelle. The survival rate on the trucks is much higher, so they aren't worth as much. If you really want a 72 truck you can buy a complete running driver for less than $2K and build it yourself. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.

11-17-2010, 10:20 PM	#24
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle Well I think i am going to keep the chevelle...... and pass on the Cheyenne.... __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer

11-18-2010, 06:26 AM	#25
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 72 cheyenne 4x4 vs 72 Chevelle Good choice id take that chevelle any day over a lwb c10 __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

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