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yooper · 03-07-2003, 06:05 PM

I've been floating around this board for quite a while now and am finally ready to start my own project. I do need some help to find the start of this endevor.

I'm looking for either a 71 or 72 SWB 2WD. It doesnt have to be in the nicest shape because I'm going to tear it down to nothing and put it back together how I want it.

These are my plans:

I want a LT1 and 4L60E combination.
40/60 Split bench seat out of a late model chev/gmc
3.73 gears
hugger oarnge and white paint.
Wooden bed with birdseye maple wood.
custom built gauge cluster made out of birdseye.

I'm looking to build a total cruiser. Something I could jump in and drive across country with no worries. What would really be great is to build one and participate in the power tour across america.

I want to take advantage of all of your eyes out there. If anyone spots a start to my project PLEASE let me know. I'm willing to go almost anywhere to pick it up. I could use a vacation anyways.

thanks

**1971Stepside** · 03-07-2003, 06:08 PM

I assume you checked the parts board. There are/have been several good projects posted in the last few days. Welcome to the board and good luck...

weasel29gm · 03-07-2003, 06:16 PM

Howdy from good ole' W VA, this is a great site to find stuff. I'd check your local papers, E-Bay, here etc. to find one. Your ideas are good so get a budget and start. Good luck and have fun!! Yea where's Yoop???

yooper · 03-08-2003, 11:44 AM

the yoop would be the upper peninsula of michigan. i'm currently living in green bay wi. not by choice but this is where i found work after college.

stllookn · 03-08-2003, 12:37 PM

IMHO you will be $$$$ ahead buying someting like FLYING99's project and saving all the grief of sanding, painting and replacing rusted sheet metal. The parts you don't want on his rig you can sell and replace with just what you want. Check out his post on the parts board below. He is now asking $5000! That is an outstanding deal!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=38987

Welcome to the board and good luck!

yooper · 03-08-2003, 02:22 PM

How much of a hassle would it be to convert this back to a non-prostreet truck?

Also could i put the front end from a 71 or 72 on the 69. I really like the front ends of these years?

thanks for the input

1971 Cheyenne · 03-08-2003, 02:46 PM

If you are refering to the grill. it would be very easy, virtually all the front clip parts are the same for 69-72 except for the grill, so instead of getting a 69 grill, you would just need to get a 71-72 grill.

hope this helps,

'71

03-07-2003, 06:05 PM	#1
yooper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: yoop Posts: 54	Help Needed For Project I've been floating around this board for quite a while now and am finally ready to start my own project. I do need some help to find the start of this endevor. I'm looking for either a 71 or 72 SWB 2WD. It doesnt have to be in the nicest shape because I'm going to tear it down to nothing and put it back together how I want it. These are my plans: I want a LT1 and 4L60E combination. 40/60 Split bench seat out of a late model chev/gmc 3.73 gears hugger oarnge and white paint. Wooden bed with birdseye maple wood. custom built gauge cluster made out of birdseye. I'm looking to build a total cruiser. Something I could jump in and drive across country with no worries. What would really be great is to build one and participate in the power tour across america. I want to take advantage of all of your eyes out there. If anyone spots a start to my project PLEASE let me know. I'm willing to go almost anywhere to pick it up. I could use a vacation anyways. thanks

03-07-2003, 06:08 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I assume you checked the parts board. There are/have been several good projects posted in the last few days. Welcome to the board and good luck... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

03-07-2003, 06:16 PM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Howdy from good ole' W VA, this is a great site to find stuff. I'd check your local papers, E-Bay, here etc. to find one. Your ideas are good so get a budget and start. Good luck and have fun!! Yea where's Yoop??? __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-08-2003, 12:37 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	IMHO you will be $$$$ ahead buying someting like FLYING99's project and saving all the grief of sanding, painting and replacing rusted sheet metal. The parts you don't want on his rig you can sell and replace with just what you want. Check out his post on the parts board below. He is now asking $5000! That is an outstanding deal! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=38987 Welcome to the board and good luck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 03-08-2003 at 12:42 PM.

03-08-2003, 02:46 PM	#7
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	If you are refering to the grill. it would be very easy, virtually all the front clip parts are the same for 69-72 except for the grill, so instead of getting a 69 grill, you would just need to get a 71-72 grill. hope this helps, '71 __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

03-08-2003, 11:44 AM	#4
yooper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: yoop Posts: 54	the yoop would be the upper peninsula of michigan. i'm currently living in green bay wi. not by choice but this is where i found work after college.

03-08-2003, 02:22 PM	#6
yooper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: yoop Posts: 54	How much of a hassle would it be to convert this back to a non-prostreet truck? Also could i put the front end from a 71 or 72 on the 69. I really like the front ends of these years? thanks for the input



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