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caseymp2001 · 08-20-2010, 02:38 PM

I have a 1972 cheyenne super 4x4 and I was looking at other trucks and something caught my eye. It has a/c but not the two vents on the outside of the dash just the middle one. it has A/C controls in the dash. So did all the 1972 cheyenne supers come with a/c? Do you think this is not a true cheyenne super? Did somome add the middle vent? I still love the truck just wanted a little more info.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-20-2010, 04:17 PM

A/C was an option on all of the trucks. I find it odd that your truck is missing the corner dash vents though. I haven't seen one like that. I wonder if someone filled those holes. WES

tcb-1 · 08-20-2010, 04:24 PM

can you get a pic of the option list inside of the glove box door? regardless of what it might be, that's my all time favorite 67-72 truck combos. 4x, black, lwb. nice......

caseymp2001 · 08-20-2010, 06:06 PM

there is no sheet anywhere. I can get the vin thats about as good as I can do. It does not look like any holes have been filled on the dash not sure.

**jamie72** · 08-20-2010, 06:12 PM

might look and see if the dash has been replaced... cheyenne is really a trim option,i would think it would be very hard to `prove` its a factory cheyenne with only the vin.. wheres Andy at??

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-20-2010, 06:18 PM

Yeah, there is no way to prove that your truck isn't a Cheyenne Super without a spid sticker. I bet someone added the a/c or that they swapped dashes on your truck. You might check for a headliner. Those were mandatory on Cheyennes/ Cheyenne Supers. The door panels should have woodgrain on them but that could have simply been taken off. My guess is that it could have been, but probably wasn't if the spid sticker is missing. Just my 2 cents. Nice truck though, and even it is was/wasn't, it is still a great truck to own. Trevor

Zoomin · 08-20-2010, 06:36 PM

Two of the harder things to clone are the rear cargo light, and the headliner with trim. Does your truck have those?

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2010, 08:04 PM

all this info is correct. Without the SPID intact, about the only thing you can do is look over all the super parts and see if they are all there. A couple missing (like bright trim on the tailgate handle) is no big deal, most of those fell off in the 70's. But the headliner was ONLY avalible in CST and cheyenne/super.
If the paint is original, or a low effort respray, then you may be able to see chalk markings on the back of the cab between the cab and bed, and also on the firewall with the option number. YE9 is what you should see, or maybe Z84

turner72 · 08-20-2010, 09:14 PM

What was the difference between the Cheyenne and the Cheyenne super. I have a 71 with Cheyenne badges not Cheyenne Super. I do have the CST option.

cheyenne shortstep · 08-20-2010, 10:31 PM

It's a shot in the dark, but look at the backside and underside of the seat for a build sheet.

71 super · 08-21-2010, 12:29 AM

Cheyenne replaced CST in 71 and many 71 cheyennes are listed as z84 custom sport trunk instead of the cheyenne. In april of 71, the super was released and had a few more items added to the option list above a regular cheyenne- woodgrained interior treatment on instrument panel and glovebox door, special cheyenne super badges on glove box and fenders, chrome tailgate handle in 71, stainless cover in 72, specific cloth interior (houndstooth) only on bench seat trucks- buckets were only available in vinyl PO1full wheel covers and upper and lower trim. This was sold under RPO YE9 Cheyenne Super or if St Louis Plant (I think) Cheyenne Super Sport. Hope this clears it up for you Turner 72

Longhorn Man · 08-21-2010, 07:04 PM

full guages were standard on the super also. (not including tach)

AirSpeed · 08-24-2010, 01:26 AM

My truck had no side vents for AC when I bought it but had the center vent, I felt around behind the dash and found that someone had tack welded some sheet metal and used Bondo to fill the AC holes, I cut the tack welds and bought new AC ball vents and mounted them in the dash. Maybe someone fillled your AC holes as well?

longhorn70gmc · 08-25-2010, 02:37 PM

I took my seat out last weekend and found the original build sheet in the back of it. My truck has the YE9 on the sheet and it states it was bought and sold here in town at Bud Eyre Chevrolet. I was really suprised to have found the build sheet.

Tomahawk30 · 08-25-2010, 05:46 PM

The only thing I see that stands out is the lack of woodgrain on the door panels. It seems like the metal woodgrain door inserts for the 72 are kinda hard to come by. Most of the repro 72 door panels I've seen indicate that they aren't compatible with the woodgrain inserts, so maybe they were just replaced?

Side note... With such a conveniently placed, reliable tag like a SPID, why on earth did anyone ever remove them?!?! I wish the old 60's Chevy cars had the same thing!

ChevLoRay · 08-25-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomahawk30

.....Side note... With such a conveniently placed, reliable tag like a SPID, why on earth did anyone ever remove them?!?! I wish the old 60's Chevy cars had the same thing!

There is one thing about those 60's cars though....that is the body style number on the body tag on the firewall. It's one way to tell a clone from a gennie. If the body style number isn't kosher....neither is the car. That they didn't do it for trucks really just says that trucks didn't matter.....not then, anyway.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-25-2010, 07:33 PM

Nice ride none the less and damn my brain is full now thanks guys.

08-20-2010, 02:38 PM	#1
caseymp2001 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: wa Posts: 123	please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone I have a 1972 cheyenne super 4x4 and I was looking at other trucks and something caught my eye. It has a/c but not the two vents on the outside of the dash just the middle one. it has A/C controls in the dash. So did all the 1972 cheyenne supers come with a/c? Do you think this is not a true cheyenne super? Did somome add the middle vent? I still love the truck just wanted a little more info. Attached Images

08-20-2010, 04:17 PM	#2
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08-20-2010, 04:24 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone can you get a pic of the option list inside of the glove box door? regardless of what it might be, that's my all time favorite 67-72 truck combos. 4x, black, lwb. nice...... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

08-20-2010, 06:06 PM	#4
caseymp2001 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: wa Posts: 123	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone there is no sheet anywhere. I can get the vin thats about as good as I can do. It does not look like any holes have been filled on the dash not sure.

08-20-2010, 06:12 PM	#5
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone might look and see if the dash has been replaced... cheyenne is really a trim option,i would think it would be very hard to `prove` its a factory cheyenne with only the vin.. wheres Andy at?? __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

08-20-2010, 06:18 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone Yeah, there is no way to prove that your truck isn't a Cheyenne Super without a spid sticker. I bet someone added the a/c or that they swapped dashes on your truck. You might check for a headliner. Those were mandatory on Cheyennes/ Cheyenne Supers. The door panels should have woodgrain on them but that could have simply been taken off. My guess is that it could have been, but probably wasn't if the spid sticker is missing. Just my 2 cents. Nice truck though, and even it is was/wasn't, it is still a great truck to own. 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

08-20-2010, 06:36 PM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone Two of the harder things to clone are the rear cargo light, and the headliner with trim. Does your truck have those? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-20-2010, 08:04 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone all this info is correct. Without the SPID intact, about the only thing you can do is look over all the super parts and see if they are all there. A couple missing (like bright trim on the tailgate handle) is no big deal, most of those fell off in the 70's. But the headliner was ONLY avalible in CST and cheyenne/super. If the paint is original, or a low effort respray, then you may be able to see chalk markings on the back of the cab between the cab and bed, and also on the firewall with the option number. YE9 is what you should see, or maybe Z84

08-20-2010, 09:14 PM	#9
turner72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 24	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone What was the difference between the Cheyenne and the Cheyenne super. I have a 71 with Cheyenne badges not Cheyenne Super. I do have the CST option.

08-20-2010, 10:31 PM	#10
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone It's a shot in the dark, but look at the backside and underside of the seat for a build sheet.

08-21-2010, 12:29 AM	#11
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone Cheyenne replaced CST in 71 and many 71 cheyennes are listed as z84 custom sport trunk instead of the cheyenne. In april of 71, the super was released and had a few more items added to the option list above a regular cheyenne- woodgrained interior treatment on instrument panel and glovebox door, special cheyenne super badges on glove box and fenders, chrome tailgate handle in 71, stainless cover in 72, specific cloth interior (houndstooth) only on bench seat trucks- buckets were only available in vinyl PO1full wheel covers and upper and lower trim. This was sold under RPO YE9 Cheyenne Super or if St Louis Plant (I think) Cheyenne Super Sport. Hope this clears it up for you Turner 72 __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

08-21-2010, 07:04 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone full guages were standard on the super also. (not including tach)

08-24-2010, 01:26 AM	#13
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone My truck had no side vents for AC when I bought it but had the center vent, I felt around behind the dash and found that someone had tack welded some sheet metal and used Bondo to fill the AC holes, I cut the tack welds and bought new AC ball vents and mounted them in the dash. Maybe someone fillled your AC holes as well?

08-25-2010, 02:37 PM	#14
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone I took my seat out last weekend and found the original build sheet in the back of it. My truck has the YE9 on the sheet and it states it was bought and sold here in town at Bud Eyre Chevrolet. I was really suprised to have found the build sheet. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

08-25-2010, 05:46 PM	#15
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: please help Is my truck a 1972 cheyenne super or a clone The only thing I see that stands out is the lack of woodgrain on the door panels. It seems like the metal woodgrain door inserts for the 72 are kinda hard to come by. Most of the repro 72 door panels I've seen indicate that they aren't compatible with the woodgrain inserts, so maybe they were just replaced? Side note... With such a conveniently placed, reliable tag like a SPID, why on earth did anyone ever remove them?!?! I wish the old 60's Chevy cars had the same thing! __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold



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08-25-2010, 07:33 PM	#17
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