New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jchav62 · 02-07-2008, 12:14 AM

Hey all! Well we got another one. After selling the 83 a couple weeks ago it kind of left my girl and I with a broken heart... And with a broken heart and a pocket full of money, what do you do? You jump on-line and look for another! I found this truck on Craigslist, it's in Las Vegas, NV. We will be taking a trip this weekend to pick it up. Its a 1973 Cheyenne Super

with a rebuilt 350 and th400 trans. The good thing is that it only has about 5000 miles since the engine and tranny were built, the bad thing is is that it's been sitting since 98. That's okay. I've dealt with worse. It also comes with a bunch of extra parts, a couple of fresh fenders, radiator support and a tilt column and more...all of this for $200!

I couldn't say no... Here's some pics of the "diamond in the rough" and I'll keep y'all posted on the progress...

jc...

**slepysal** · 02-07-2008, 01:09 AM

COOL !!! Looks like it has a lot of potential ( my wife hates that word )
Im going to low budget my 73,but have not yet started on it.Looking forward to seeing your progress.

chev74 · 02-07-2008, 01:20 AM

looks like that hood has the BeNDz...

jchav62 · 02-07-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chev74

looks like that hood has the BeNDz...

Yes it does. I'm already on the lookout for one. My bro-in-law has a bumper for it and I'm in the process of getting the original grille from a board member. I haven't even seen the truck in person and I already have parts for it...

boatpuller · 02-07-2008, 01:38 AM

thats no doubt a project

.....just means you'll be prouder of it when you get done.

Rc 415 · 02-07-2008, 04:22 AM

Looks like your going to have to put a lot of work into every part of the truck, good luck!

jchav62 · 02-07-2008, 04:38 AM

Yeah, it's gonna take alot of work, but I've already come across a few parts I'll be needing to bring her back to life...besides, it's gonna be a budget build...for now anyways...

**slepysal** · 02-07-2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Yeah, it's gonna take alot of work, but I've already come across a few parts I'll be needing to bring her back to life...besides, it's gonna be a budget build...for now anyways...

orale !! I love budget builds !!

jchav62 · 02-07-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

orale !! I love budget builds !!

Orale!

...I wish my 73 was as clean as yours!

**slepysal** · 02-07-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Orale!

...I wish my 73 was as clean as yours!

nah... I found out my front frame is bent about 2.5 " to the right, and the stering is off

jchav62 · 02-07-2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

nah... I found out my front frame is bent about 2.5 " to the right, and the stering is off

Yeah, I've been reading your posts on your steering problems. That sucks, but I'm sure you'll find a solution. I have a 73 subframe on my 62 and it steers the same way your truck does, not to sharp left turns. We were thinking that the pitman arm is not centered on the steering box. I haven't done anything to fix. I just try to avoid u-turns...and in parking lots, I try to make sure it's a "right turn" parking spot. I hope you get yours fixed..that's a bada$$ little stepside!

abebummy26 · 02-07-2008, 04:40 AM

Looks like a good start

**old Rusty C10** · 02-07-2008, 08:57 AM

hey ive started with worse good luck with it and keep us updated with pics and all

REDisFASTER · 02-07-2008, 10:50 AM

Looks like you've got a sweet project truck going on there! How'd it get that way? Accident?

jchav62 · 02-08-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by REDisFASTER

Looks like you've got a sweet project truck going on there! How'd it get that way? Accident?

I'm not sure. Must have been some kind of accident. It comes with good fenders and radiator support. I have a front bumper for it already too. The crooked stuff will be straigt real soon...as soon as I get her home...

72BlckButy · 02-07-2008, 12:53 PM

Great project truck... good luck!

cochino12 · 02-07-2008, 12:55 PM

good luck with dont forget the progresss pics

andresco50 · 02-07-2008, 01:00 PM

You have a lot of work to do in this truck.. too much rust

Dinos63 · 02-07-2008, 01:27 PM

looks like a good start, be safe picking it up

jchav62 · 02-08-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by andresco50

You have a lot of work to do in this truck.. too much rust

It's all surface rust. It's not rusted through anywhere. It's a desert truck from Vegas so the rust issues are very minor. Way better than the trucks I've seen here...

Well I guess it's got a little more rust than your 01 and 03...

jchav62 · 02-09-2008, 08:06 AM

Well I'm off. Me and my girl are leaving first thing in the morning heading to Vegas. When I get back I'll let y'all know how the trip went and how the truck looks in person... Later...

jc

abebummy26 · 02-09-2008, 08:17 AM

How long of a trip is it?

Kixwy2 · 02-09-2008, 12:51 PM

Cool! Glad to see another 73/74 on the board - the "special years"...

I think this is all a calculated plan to go to Vegas!

**slepysal** · 02-13-2008, 08:34 AM

Hey Joe , did you get it ?

79oldj · 02-13-2008, 08:41 AM

Ive started with worse. Scary isn't it?

02-07-2008, 12:14 AM	#1
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	New 1973 Cheyenne Super Project. Hey all! Well we got another one. After selling the 83 a couple weeks ago it kind of left my girl and I with a broken heart... And with a broken heart and a pocket full of money, what do you do? You jump on-line and look for another! I found this truck on Craigslist, it's in Las Vegas, NV. We will be taking a trip this weekend to pick it up. Its a 1973 Cheyenne Super with a rebuilt 350 and th400 trans. The good thing is that it only has about 5000 miles since the engine and tranny were built, the bad thing is is that it's been sitting since 98. That's okay. I've dealt with worse. It also comes with a bunch of extra parts, a couple of fresh fenders, radiator support and a tilt column and more...all of this for $200! I couldn't say no... Here's some pics of the "diamond in the rough" and I'll keep y'all posted on the progress... jc... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 02-07-2008 at 03:41 AM.

02-07-2008, 01:09 AM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. COOL !!! Looks like it has a lot of potential ( my wife hates that word ) Im going to low budget my 73,but have not yet started on it.Looking forward to seeing your progress. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

02-07-2008, 01:20 AM	#3
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. looks like that hood has the BeNDz...

02-07-2008, 01:38 AM	#5
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. thats no doubt a project .....just means you'll be prouder of it when you get done. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

02-07-2008, 04:22 AM	#6
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. Looks like your going to have to put a lot of work into every part of the truck, good luck! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

02-07-2008, 04:38 AM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. Yeah, it's gonna take alot of work, but I've already come across a few parts I'll be needing to bring her back to life...besides, it's gonna be a budget build...for now anyways... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-07-2008, 04:40 AM	#12
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. Looks like a good start __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

02-07-2008, 08:57 AM	#13
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. hey ive started with worse good luck with it and keep us updated with pics and all __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-07-2008, 10:50 AM	#14
REDisFASTER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 8	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. Looks like you've got a sweet project truck going on there! How'd it get that way? Accident? __________________ 'XX Chevrolet Idonthaveoneyet '02 Dodge Dakota Sport Crew Cab (RWD) 4.7L V8 '99 Mazda Protegé LX Touring Edition (FWD) 1.8L I4 '91 Nissan Stanza XE (FWD) 2.4L I4 [SOLD ]

02-07-2008, 12:53 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. Great project truck... good luck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-07-2008, 12:55 PM	#17
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. good luck with dont forget the progresss pics __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-07-2008, 01:00 PM	#18
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. You have a lot of work to do in this truck.. too much rust __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

02-07-2008, 01:27 PM	#19
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. looks like a good start, be safe picking it up __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-09-2008, 08:06 AM	#21
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. Well I'm off. Me and my girl are leaving first thing in the morning heading to Vegas. When I get back I'll let y'all know how the trip went and how the truck looks in person... Later... jc __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 02-09-2008 at 08:06 AM.

02-09-2008, 08:17 AM	#22
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. How long of a trip is it? __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.



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02-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#23
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. Cool! Glad to see another 73/74 on the board - the "special years"... I think this is all a calculated plan to go to Vegas! __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver

02-13-2008, 08:34 AM	#24
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. Hey Joe , did you get it ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

02-13-2008, 08:41 AM	#25
79oldj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tennessee IL Posts: 42	Re: New 1973 Custom Deluxe Project. Ive started with worse. Scary isn't it?

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