1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hdirtbiker94 · 09-01-2012, 12:51 PM

So im kinda a new user here, ive had an account but never really posted anything. but i just picked up a truck that i thought was pretty cool and i got it for a great price, i was wondering how rare it was because i have never seen one. its a 1972 cheyenne super 20 custom camper with quite a few options. ive personally never seen a cheyenne super with the custom camper package but its listed on the spid. i would just like some more info on it if you have any. also its a big block! (also the first pic that is my friend justin who helped me get it home. were both 18 and LOVE these trucks! my name is jordan by the way)

bodydropped68 · 09-01-2012, 12:59 PM

Nice truck. Welcome

davepl · 09-01-2012, 02:31 PM

It's a cool, well-optioned truck! And it's a big block. I don't know if they qualify as rare, but they're not super common. If you were going to order a truck for camping or recreation back then, the big block on a C20 was the way to go, and a lot of people did. Mine is a '70 GMC Custom Camper big block, quite similar.

SS Tim · 09-01-2012, 02:49 PM

Nice Truck and welcome to the board! While not common as Dave said there were a fair number of these made vs the heavier C20/C30 Longhorns. They represented the "High End" camper market offering and most dealers had at least one as a lot draw. The problem is that may of these were and in fact still are being parted to build up more marketable/desireable (to some) SWB and C10 LWB trucks. Wish you well on your project.

**jocko** · 09-01-2012, 02:43 PM

First of all, I EDIT: Strongly dislike you (is that better Tim?) (JUST kidding of course) - I've been looking for a Cheyenne Super Custom Camper for a long time - yes, they are an uncommon combo (super + custom camper) Second of all, welcome! I have seen a handful - there's a pretty rough one on ebay right now I think. My theory is that they were kinda like work trucks - people didn't often mix the fancy trim levels with utilitatian plans (but I sure wish they had) - so I see quite a few Customs and Custom Deluxes, even some Cheyennes that have the Custom Camper name plate, but not many Supers. Very nice truck you've got there - all the good options in my humble opinion, can't wait to see how it comes along. What are the plans? Are you hoping to stick a camper on it someday? Hang onto it and that bug will eventually bite you. Welcome!!

SS Tim · 09-01-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

First of all, I hate you (JUST kidding of course)

Dude, Never say that until after they reject your offer to buy! :-) The quest goes on!

**jocko** · 09-01-2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Dude, Never say that until after they reject your offer to buy! :-) The quest goes on!

Excellent point - I'm amending as we speak...

hdirtbiker94 · 09-01-2012, 04:03 PM

hey thanks for all the kind words guys! and im not sure what my plans are honestly, i have a swb 72 with a ROUGH body and i initially bought it to swap the body on, chop the bed down and also take parts such as the tilt and whatnot. but my dad is trying to get me to restore it because we have never seen one like this.. the only problem is it doesnt have a title so i still think using it to make mine better would make more sense... ILL GET MORE PICS UP SOON!

hdirtbiker94 · 09-01-2012, 04:05 PM

als, i got it for $800! because it doesnt have a title! it has one hole of rust the size of lincolns head on a penny! thats why i though it would be a perfect truck to put on my shorty

dukcaln · 09-01-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

First of all, I hate you (JUST kidding of course) - I've been looking for a Cheyenne Super Custom Camper for a long time - yes, they are an uncommon combo (super + custom camper) Second of all, welcome! I have seen a handful - there's a pretty rough one on ebay right now I think. My theory is that they were kinda like work trucks - people didn't often mix the fancy trim levels with utilitatian plans (but I sure wish they had) - so I see quite a few Customs and Custom Deluxes, even some Cheyennes that have the Custom Camper name plate, but not many Supers. Very nice truck you've got there - all the good options in my humble opinion, can't wait to see how it comes along. What are the plans? Are you hoping to stick a camper on it someday? Hang onto it and that bug will eventually bite you. Welcome!!

there is one just like this one in Modesto Ca for sale. Looks identical

**jocko** · 09-01-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dukcaln

there is one just like this one in Modesto Ca for sale. Looks identical

Modesto is rather large... was it on CL, ebay?? Throw me a bone here...

**MusicMan70** · 09-01-2012, 02:59 PM

Welcome and a very nice find. More pics please!

GASoline71 · 09-01-2012, 04:15 PM

I think you would get lynched if you hack up that long bed truck. You want a short bed... get a short bed truck. As you've seen... there is already one cat on here jonesing for it already. I agree with your dad.

If you really must hack up a long bed... to make a toy truck... get a half ton that isn't as "rare". I'll drive up there an buy it from ya... Just my opinion...

Besides... long beds are waaaaaaaayyyyy cooler.

Gary

Sicklajoie · 09-01-2012, 04:17 PM

Nice truck and please, please, please don't part it out!

Tinkermc · 09-01-2012, 06:40 PM

I think that is a rare truck just like the left rear tire is rare in that condition

SS Tim · 09-01-2012, 06:59 PM

OK, Now I want it.... and its not even a Longhorn!

**72 Super** · 09-01-2012, 07:31 PM

Welcome to the board! Looks like you got an great deal, title or not! Some very nice parts there.

Ray

oklalawnboy · 09-02-2012, 12:08 AM

That is a great looking truck.

hdirtbiker94 · 09-02-2012, 07:18 PM

soooo, ive been outside playing for a couple hours.. and to all the purists, im sorry, its well on its way to being a shorty! i figured i might as well start a build thread but i will post a couple pics up to show it off a little

and also, try not to criticize me too much, ive been welding for less than a month but i figured i would dive right in!

AdMiMc · 09-02-2012, 07:37 PM

I'm cutting mine but its nothing rare or special. I would probably still do it even if it was.

j ripper · 09-02-2012, 07:50 PM

Are you going to shorten the storage box too?
Posted via Mobile Device

hdirtbiker94 · 09-02-2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j ripper

Are you going to shorten the storage box too?
Posted via Mobile Device

yep! thats the plan! i read on here about one guy that did it.. not sure how im gonna do the inner box though. do i get a plastic welding kit? or should i make my own..?

**jocko** · 09-19-2012, 11:24 PM

oh. my. lord. I thought you were just kidding about the shortbed thing...

JUST kidding - best of luck - and congrats on diving in!

MARKDTN · 09-20-2012, 07:14 AM

I didn't read where you got a title. No way I spend any time improving a truck with no title.

no moa · 09-20-2012, 07:56 AM

Tell him to get off the hood. (sorry one of my pet peeves, people sitting on the hoods or roofs)
Very cool find. And welcome.

09-01-2012, 12:51 PM	#1
hdirtbiker94 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 20	1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? So im kinda a new user here, ive had an account but never really posted anything. but i just picked up a truck that i thought was pretty cool and i got it for a great price, i was wondering how rare it was because i have never seen one. its a 1972 cheyenne super 20 custom camper with quite a few options. ive personally never seen a cheyenne super with the custom camper package but its listed on the spid. i would just like some more info on it if you have any. also its a big block! (also the first pic that is my friend justin who helped me get it home. were both 18 and LOVE these trucks! my name is jordan by the way) Attached Images

09-01-2012, 12:59 PM	#2
bodydropped68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 705	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? Nice truck. Welcome

09-01-2012, 02:31 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? It's a cool, well-optioned truck! And it's a big block. I don't know if they qualify as rare, but they're not super common. If you were going to order a truck for camping or recreation back then, the big block on a C20 was the way to go, and a lot of people did. Mine is a '70 GMC Custom Camper big block, quite similar. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-01-2012, 02:49 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? Nice Truck and welcome to the board! While not common as Dave said there were a fair number of these made vs the heavier C20/C30 Longhorns. They represented the "High End" camper market offering and most dealers had at least one as a lot draw. The problem is that may of these were and in fact still are being parted to build up more marketable/desireable (to some) SWB and C10 LWB trucks. Wish you well on your project. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

09-01-2012, 02:43 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? First of all, I EDIT: Strongly dislike you (is that better Tim?) (JUST kidding of course) - I've been looking for a Cheyenne Super Custom Camper for a long time - yes, they are an uncommon combo (super + custom camper) Second of all, welcome! I have seen a handful - there's a pretty rough one on ebay right now I think. My theory is that they were kinda like work trucks - people didn't often mix the fancy trim levels with utilitatian plans (but I sure wish they had) - so I see quite a few Customs and Custom Deluxes, even some Cheyennes that have the Custom Camper name plate, but not many Supers. Very nice truck you've got there - all the good options in my humble opinion, can't wait to see how it comes along. What are the plans? Are you hoping to stick a camper on it someday? Hang onto it and that bug will eventually bite you. Welcome!! Last edited by jocko; 09-01-2012 at 03:03 PM.

09-01-2012, 04:03 PM	#8
hdirtbiker94 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 20	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? hey thanks for all the kind words guys! and im not sure what my plans are honestly, i have a swb 72 with a ROUGH body and i initially bought it to swap the body on, chop the bed down and also take parts such as the tilt and whatnot. but my dad is trying to get me to restore it because we have never seen one like this.. the only problem is it doesnt have a title so i still think using it to make mine better would make more sense... ILL GET MORE PICS UP SOON!

09-01-2012, 04:05 PM	#9
hdirtbiker94 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 20	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? als, i got it for $800! because it doesnt have a title! it has one hole of rust the size of lincolns head on a penny! thats why i though it would be a perfect truck to put on my shorty

09-01-2012, 02:59 PM	#12
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,841	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? Welcome and a very nice find. More pics please! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

09-01-2012, 04:17 PM	#14
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,496	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? Nice truck and please, please, please don't part it out! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

09-01-2012, 06:40 PM	#15
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? I think that is a rare truck just like the left rear tire is rare in that condition

09-01-2012, 06:59 PM	#16
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? OK, Now I want it.... and its not even a Longhorn! __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

09-01-2012, 07:31 PM	#17
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,692	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? Welcome to the board! Looks like you got an great deal, title or not! Some very nice parts there. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-02-2012, 12:08 AM	#18
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? That is a great looking truck. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

09-02-2012, 07:18 PM	#19
hdirtbiker94 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 20	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? soooo, ive been outside playing for a couple hours.. and to all the purists, im sorry, its well on its way to being a shorty! i figured i might as well start a build thread but i will post a couple pics up to show it off a little and also, try not to criticize me too much, ive been welding for less than a month but i figured i would dive right in! Attached Images

09-02-2012, 07:37 PM	#20
AdMiMc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gadsden, AL Posts: 14	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? I'm cutting mine but its nothing rare or special. I would probably still do it even if it was. __________________ -Adam '72 Chevy c10 lwb (project truck) '72 Chevy c10 w/'70 front clip (parts truck) (aka ugly truck) 2005 Chrysler 300 (DD) Okay, who put a "stop payment" on my reality check?



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09-02-2012, 07:50 PM	#21
j ripper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: napa ca. Posts: 199	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? Are you going to shorten the storage box too? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ edited by staff

09-19-2012, 11:24 PM	#23
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? oh. my. lord. I thought you were just kidding about the shortbed thing... JUST kidding - best of luck - and congrats on diving in!

09-20-2012, 07:14 AM	#24
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,157	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? I didn't read where you got a title. No way I spend any time improving a truck with no title. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

09-20-2012, 07:56 AM	#25
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper, rare find?? Tell him to get off the hood. (sorry one of my pet peeves, people sitting on the hoods or roofs) Very cool find. And welcome. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

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