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madeinalaska · 08-18-2012, 07:24 PM

Ever since the first time I saw Dazed and Confused in High School, I've wanted a 72 Cheyenne. I entered the Navy after school, but never had the time on shore or the money to even consider a fix'er up'er. Still searched, hoped and dreamed, though!
I've been a member on here since 2007, but this was during my college days and the purchase just wasn't financially feasible, so it was more of a dreamer membership then an actual owner. At one point, I was going to purchase a 72 blazer from a gentleman in Georgia in 2007 and ship it out to Hawaii, but like I said...wasn't a smart move money-wise (even though I probably could have sold it for twice the amount plus shipping out there, but oh well.)
So I graduate from college in Alaska, get a good job, and they send me to Council Bluffs, Iowa (which is basically Omaha, NE.) Im all sorts of excited because I know there are cheap muscle cars and classics in this part of the country.
I get down here and start searching the internet for a 72 cheyenne. I find some fully restored ones about the country (within a weekend trip) that are around $12-15k. A couple weeks pass and I decide I'll look in the Omaha area for a cheyenne on Craigslist. The powers that be granted my wishes and there's a 71 Cheyenne about 8 miles from where I'm staying that has a brand new 383 Stroker in it and a VERY straight body. No dents, all brand new rubber seals, good glass, everything but wheels/tires and a paint job for $7000.
Well I used to paint P-3s in the Navy, so I'm not scared of prepping and painting a vehicle and tires/wheels are easy.
I make an agreement with the owner (a 22yo Sheriff) that I WANT it. I don't have the cash, but give me a few weeks and I promise I'll pay him cash. We shake hands (THANK YOU for people still being able to shake hands and still be proud of their word) and agree to a price of $6750 due to the horrible tires/wheels.
Time goes by, he lets me keep it at his farm, and I pay him as soon as I have the cash (which I'm eating canned tuna and rice in the meantime to save up).
Purchase made and I am a PROUD PAPA. Bought some old Chevy Rallyes from a shop in Lincoln, NE, sand 'em down, paint 'em with caliper paint and purchase 4 255/70R15 Radial TAs off of tirerack.com.
Here's the results. The 2013 is my work truck.

Sorry for the length, but I'm sure some of you guys will appreciate the story that's over 10 years in the making. Rest assured I will be contributing more and have plenty of questions/ideas/concerns/brags in the future.

kcsa75 · 08-18-2012, 07:39 PM

Nice looking ride and a great story. Are you going to bring it to Kansas City Sept. 7-8 for the Midwest All-Truck Nationals?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516013

We'll feed ya better than canned tuna and rice.

brn agn · 08-18-2012, 07:43 PM

Cool story! Welcome to the brotherhood.

madeinalaska · 08-18-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Nice looking ride and a great story. Are you going to bring it to Kansas City Sept. 7-8 for the Midwest All-Truck Nationals?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516013

We'll feed ya better than canned tuna and rice.

I just may have to do that! It'd be great to get some thoughts/ideas/opinions on the plans and goals I have for the truck...that means scrubbing it down with a fine-toothed comb prior to, though!

And thank you all for the welcoming gestures! I'm off to go for a cruise and try and snap some good pics amongst the cornfields.

**70cst** · 08-18-2012, 07:42 PM

Hey madeinalaska ...

on a

lookin

and

from Ohio.

C10_ustacould · 08-18-2012, 07:50 PM

Great story, thanks for sharing! And congrats on the truck, it looks like quite a find. Looking forward to more pics.

69GWC · 08-18-2012, 08:00 PM

Great truck and a good price IMO to boot.
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Expat_dude · 08-18-2012, 10:34 PM

Awesome congrats!!!
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KellerMAC · 08-18-2012, 11:48 PM

MadeinAlaska

Welcome to the family - great looking truck!!

BTW, where in Alaska are you from? My daughter recently left Texas for Homer, Alaska and she loves it!

KellerMac

ole dollor · 08-18-2012, 11:54 PM

looks like a great ride...and welcome from Texas..and welcome to the board.

stomper · 08-19-2012, 01:40 AM

Wow! I didn't expect such a great looking truck for that price. You scored. Congratulations!!! MORE PIX
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madeinalaska · 08-19-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KellerMAC

MadeinAlaska

Welcome to the family - great looking truck!!

BTW, where in Alaska are you from? My daughter recently left Texas for Homer, Alaska and she loves it!

KellerMac

I'm from Anchorage. I get down to Homer pretty often (when I am in the state) to go Halibut fishing and enjoy the scenery. Have you made it up there to visit her yet?

Oh man....if it did justice to record the sound of 'er, I would, but it doesn't. People that know what a good motor sounds like pull up at stop lights and ask "Big Block?" "Nope. Stroker." "NNiiiicceeee. Lookin good, man!"
The exhaust on 'er is right off the headers and dumps out before the rear axle, but I plan on changing it. I think there's a leak somewhere in it and I'd rather have it go out on the side of the bed before the tires. It reverberates WAY too much under the bed. Now the question is...what type of Mufflers?

KellerMAC · 08-19-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by madeinalaska

I'm from Anchorage. I get down to Homer pretty often (when I am in the state) to go Halibut fishing and enjoy the scenery. Have you made it up there to visit her yet?

Oh man....if it did justice to record the sound of 'er, I would, but it doesn't. People that know what a good motor sounds like pull up at stop lights and ask "Big Block?" "Nope. Stroker." "NNiiiicceeee. Lookin good, man!"
The exhaust on 'er is right off the headers and dumps out before the rear axle, but I plan on changing it. I think there's a leak somewhere in it and I'd rather have it go out on the side of the bed before the tires. It reverberates WAY too much under the bed. Now the question is...what type of Mufflers?

MadeinAlaska

We just got back from visiting Alaska a couple of weeks ago - it was majestic and gorgeous! We met her in Anchorage and then drove up to Denali and then turned back toward Homer with stops in Telkitna, Wasilla, and Girdwood. My son and I went halibut fishing in Homer and had a blast getting our limit. Overall, it was a great trip and we cant wait to go back!

KellerMac

Nick81 · 08-20-2012, 12:39 AM

Thats a great find and price too! I would love to find that around my area!

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big_al_71 · 08-19-2012, 08:13 AM

great purchase!!!!!!

**Boog** · 08-19-2012, 10:07 AM

Good story. Don't give up on your dreams.
Tuna and rice. Wow, dedicated..

Justin36 · 08-19-2012, 10:09 AM

Nice truck!
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Gene · 08-19-2012, 10:12 AM

Awesome truck, welcome to the addiction!

doubleb's69 · 08-19-2012, 12:21 PM

Looks sweet! Welcome from Des Moines, Iowa.

**72 Super** · 08-19-2012, 02:01 PM

Welcome to the board from Maryland! That is a great story and it looks like your wait paid off. That is a nice looking truck.

Ray

msgross · 08-19-2012, 02:14 PM

welcome to the board... for good now!

I wouldn't change a thing, except maybe a lock on the pass door!

hot trux · 08-19-2012, 07:51 PM

great find!!! welcome

madeinalaska · 08-27-2014, 04:44 PM

So it's been a couple years now and I'll give some updates:

Replaced the exhaust with true dual 3" flowmasters all the way back out the rear. The shop was VERY excited to get to do it...even gave me a break on the price.

Replaced the carb with a Holley Street Avenger 750cfm 4 barrel...(the old one has the choke stuck open and I never noticed. :/ )

New battery. Alaska eats batteries.

Other than that....THAT'S IT! I've had the truck for over 2 years and have had minor issues. (had to replaced the exhaust manifold gaskets when I brought it out for the summer. Damn cold weather.)

I've made friends with a guy who built hot rods for a long time before having kids and having to get a steady mechanic job. He's got an extra garage bay at his house and wants to take the truck under his wing this winter...which works out well because I am now working in the up in Prudhoe Bay (the oil fields in Alaska) on a 2 week on 2 week off schedule.

Next Up: Brakes. Big, beautiful brakes. I've been doing some research but haven't landed on a set yet....any suggestions?

madeinalaska · 08-27-2014, 04:46 PM

And I need to pull that power-robbing AC off of there. Absolutely no need for it in AK.

sboris · 08-27-2014, 05:21 PM

Thats a REALLY nice truck. No suggestions other than a current pic..

08-18-2012, 07:24 PM	#1
madeinalaska Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 18	FINALLY made a purchase Ever since the first time I saw Dazed and Confused in High School, I've wanted a 72 Cheyenne. I entered the Navy after school, but never had the time on shore or the money to even consider a fix'er up'er. Still searched, hoped and dreamed, though! I've been a member on here since 2007, but this was during my college days and the purchase just wasn't financially feasible, so it was more of a dreamer membership then an actual owner. At one point, I was going to purchase a 72 blazer from a gentleman in Georgia in 2007 and ship it out to Hawaii, but like I said...wasn't a smart move money-wise (even though I probably could have sold it for twice the amount plus shipping out there, but oh well.) So I graduate from college in Alaska, get a good job, and they send me to Council Bluffs, Iowa (which is basically Omaha, NE.) Im all sorts of excited because I know there are cheap muscle cars and classics in this part of the country. I get down here and start searching the internet for a 72 cheyenne. I find some fully restored ones about the country (within a weekend trip) that are around $12-15k. A couple weeks pass and I decide I'll look in the Omaha area for a cheyenne on Craigslist. The powers that be granted my wishes and there's a 71 Cheyenne about 8 miles from where I'm staying that has a brand new 383 Stroker in it and a VERY straight body. No dents, all brand new rubber seals, good glass, everything but wheels/tires and a paint job for $7000. Well I used to paint P-3s in the Navy, so I'm not scared of prepping and painting a vehicle and tires/wheels are easy. I make an agreement with the owner (a 22yo Sheriff) that I WANT it. I don't have the cash, but give me a few weeks and I promise I'll pay him cash. We shake hands (THANK YOU for people still being able to shake hands and still be proud of their word) and agree to a price of $6750 due to the horrible tires/wheels. Time goes by, he lets me keep it at his farm, and I pay him as soon as I have the cash (which I'm eating canned tuna and rice in the meantime to save up). Purchase made and I am a PROUD PAPA. Bought some old Chevy Rallyes from a shop in Lincoln, NE, sand 'em down, paint 'em with caliper paint and purchase 4 255/70R15 Radial TAs off of tirerack.com. Here's the results. The 2013 is my work truck. Sorry for the length, but I'm sure some of you guys will appreciate the story that's over 10 years in the making. Rest assured I will be contributing more and have plenty of questions/ideas/concerns/brags in the future.

08-18-2012, 07:39 PM	#2
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Nice looking ride and a great story. Are you going to bring it to Kansas City Sept. 7-8 for the Midwest All-Truck Nationals? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516013 We'll feed ya better than canned tuna and rice. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

08-18-2012, 07:43 PM	#3
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Cool story! Welcome to the brotherhood. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

08-18-2012, 07:42 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Hey madeinalaska ... on a lookin and from Ohio. __________________ 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!

08-18-2012, 07:50 PM	#6
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Great story, thanks for sharing! And congrats on the truck, it looks like quite a find. Looking forward to more pics. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-18-2012, 08:00 PM	#7
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Great truck and a good price IMO to boot. Posted via Mobile Device

08-18-2012, 10:34 PM	#8
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Awesome congrats!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

08-18-2012, 11:48 PM	#9
KellerMAC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 143	Re: FINALLY made a purchase MadeinAlaska Welcome to the family - great looking truck!! BTW, where in Alaska are you from? My daughter recently left Texas for Homer, Alaska and she loves it! KellerMac __________________ Texas - Don't Let The Size Scare You!

08-18-2012, 11:54 PM	#10
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: FINALLY made a purchase looks like a great ride...and welcome from Texas..and welcome to the board.

08-19-2012, 01:40 AM	#11
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Wow! I didn't expect such a great looking truck for that price. You scored. Congratulations!!! MORE PIX Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

08-20-2012, 12:39 AM	#14
Nick81 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Purdy Missouri Posts: 28	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Thats a great find and price too! I would love to find that around my area! Posted via Mobile Device

08-19-2012, 08:13 AM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: FINALLY made a purchase great purchase!!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-19-2012, 10:07 AM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,536	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Good story. Don't give up on your dreams. Tuna and rice. Wow, dedicated.. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-19-2012, 10:09 AM	#17
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Nice truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

08-19-2012, 10:12 AM	#18
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Awesome truck, welcome to the addiction! __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!



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08-19-2012, 12:21 PM	#19
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Looks sweet! Welcome from Des Moines, Iowa. __________________ Bud

08-19-2012, 02:01 PM	#20
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Welcome to the board from Maryland! That is a great story and it looks like your wait paid off. That is a nice looking truck. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-19-2012, 02:14 PM	#21
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: FINALLY made a purchase welcome to the board... for good now! I wouldn't change a thing, except maybe a lock on the pass door! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-19-2012, 07:51 PM	#22
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: FINALLY made a purchase great find!!! welcome

08-27-2014, 04:44 PM	#23
madeinalaska Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 18	Re: FINALLY made a purchase So it's been a couple years now and I'll give some updates: Replaced the exhaust with true dual 3" flowmasters all the way back out the rear. The shop was VERY excited to get to do it...even gave me a break on the price. Replaced the carb with a Holley Street Avenger 750cfm 4 barrel...(the old one has the choke stuck open and I never noticed. :/ ) New battery. Alaska eats batteries. Other than that....THAT'S IT! I've had the truck for over 2 years and have had minor issues. (had to replaced the exhaust manifold gaskets when I brought it out for the summer. Damn cold weather.) I've made friends with a guy who built hot rods for a long time before having kids and having to get a steady mechanic job. He's got an extra garage bay at his house and wants to take the truck under his wing this winter...which works out well because I am now working in the up in Prudhoe Bay (the oil fields in Alaska) on a 2 week on 2 week off schedule. Next Up: Brakes. Big, beautiful brakes. I've been doing some research but haven't landed on a set yet....any suggestions?

08-27-2014, 04:46 PM	#24
madeinalaska Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 18	Re: FINALLY made a purchase And I need to pull that power-robbing AC off of there. Absolutely no need for it in AK.

08-27-2014, 05:21 PM	#25
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: FINALLY made a purchase Thats a REALLY nice truck. No suggestions other than a current pic.. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

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