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brown7373 · 12-01-2019, 10:58 AM

I saw this very nice 1972 Cheyenne long bed extended cab at the Daytona Turkey Run over the weekend. I don't recall ever seeing another, and there is no mention in the Chevy brochure. Did Chevy make this or is it a well done modification?

**too much stuff** · 12-01-2019, 11:07 AM

I believe a board member here built that, but don't recall who. Not factory...

davepl · 12-01-2019, 11:17 AM

Many have valiantly tried, and I've only seen one that looked factory, and it wasn't done yet!

yuccales · 12-01-2019, 12:25 PM

Looks nicely done.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-01-2019, 12:44 PM

I like it. One of the best I've seen.

**truckster** · 12-01-2019, 02:14 PM

Definitely not factory, as they were never made by GM, but that one looks like it was done very well. The forward slant of the door window makes getting the proportions to look right very difficult.

**72 tigger** · 12-01-2019, 05:11 PM

I sold that back in June to a guy in southern Indiana. I built it back in 1996 and went through it again last year. I thought the guy l sold it to would flip it. Thanks for posting it, been curious where it ended up.

**72 tigger** · 12-01-2019, 05:17 PM

1 pic at a time

**72 tigger** · 12-01-2019, 05:26 PM

Chip Flyer SPID and a pic of the fleet

Mister Obvious · 03-15-2022, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

I sold that back in June to a guy in southern Indiana. I built it back in 1996 and went through it again last year. I thought the guy l sold it to would flip it. Thanks for posting it, been curious where it ended up.

Looks like your truck for sale at a local dealership. Stopped by there the other and they didn’t have any info on the truck. Do you have any details on the power train and mods to the frame, etc?

**special-K** · 12-01-2019, 08:13 PM

First GM extended cab was '88. That's when the truck buying world exploded into today's market. That and the coming of the 4dr SUV, other than Suburban. For GM that was '92. We were the Crewcab people, although Ford and Dodge did it first. Ford dropped that but I believe Dodge carried on. But by the '80s nobody wanted a Dodge until the Cummins saved their butt in '89

BLT-NT-BOT · 12-01-2019, 11:40 PM

Here what I got, hope to finish one day.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-02-2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BLT-NT-BOT

Here what I got, hope to finish one day.

BLT-NT-BOT, Love the paint job.
One time in my 4x4 '71 Jimmy, I was four-wheeling from one remote jobsite for about 20 miles of twisty mountain road to another one about 45 minutes away on the freeway. When I got there, I noticed my battery had broken out of its mounting and rolled on its side, and a streak of acid had etched an airflow line in the paint of the passenger side fender.
You must have dual batteries.
Just kidding. I like the Orange/Silver look.

57taskforce · 12-02-2019, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BLT-NT-BOT

Here what I got, hope to finish one day.

Man that is a fine looking truck, nice job

**72 tigger** · 12-02-2019, 06:16 PM

Nice job BLT-NT-BOT. What kind of windows are you using?

BLT-NT-BOT · 12-04-2019, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Nice job BLT-NT-BOT. What kind of windows are you using?

The windows started out as Dodge Club Cab, but they have been split apart and flattened out (the dodge had curved windows). Also were made a little taller and a little wider. Hope that helps.

BLT-NT-BOT · 12-04-2019, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Man that is a fine looking truck, nice job

Thank you

**truckster** · 12-02-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BLT-NT-BOT

Here what I got, hope to finish one day.

I've seen his truck in person, and it really does look that good.

BLT-NT-BOT · 12-04-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

I've seen his truck in person, and it really does look that good.

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

**dmjlambert** · 12-02-2019, 12:40 AM

This is quite fantastic, both 72 tigger and BLT-NT-BOT. Just think of the gas tank I could put behind the front bench seat! I could drive for days and not stop at a gas station. :-) Seriously, though, great work and beautiful.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-02-2019, 07:57 PM

As I understand it, GM lost the CUCV [civilian vehicles for military use] contract to Chrysler because the Air Force required 6-place crew cabs for the Titan Missle program. GM didn't have them at the time the RFP went out.
Any GM crew cabs or extended cabs prior to MY '73 were produced by small custom coach shops for niche buyers like railroads, oilfield exploration companies, municipalities, fire depts. etc.

Daner · 12-07-2019, 09:01 PM

C'mon you guys. Nobody remembers International. 3 door crew cab in 1957. 4 door in 58. They called it the Travelette.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-08-2019, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Daner

C'mon you guys. Nobody remembers International. 3 door crew cab in 1957. 4 door in 58. They called it the Travelette.

My Grandfather worked at International Harvester, for most of his career as a production engineer. I remember at the age of 6 or seven, his giving me a big cardboard-backed picture book with color die-cut punch-outs of Harvester trucks. Put-Tab-A-into-Slot-B, and you had a fleet of Bread Vans, Travell-alls, Pickups and Crew Cabs... Cardboard trucks didn't last long but were a lot of fun on the rug for a rainy afternoon at the Grandparent's.
I had forgotten all about the I-H Travellette.
He was about 86 when I bought an Orange Chevy Stepside. Broke his poor heart. I had seen a couple of Harvester trucks -- I had said on the phone [now 23] -- but they wad been worked hard already [and put up wet.] Their gearing was way too low for inter-urban LA, even then.
The Body by Fischer look of the 68 Stepside had me in its spell.

**dmjlambert** · 12-08-2019, 12:07 AM

I like that quite a lot. It would be nice to see it with a long bed, would be much better.

scf100 · 01-17-2024, 09:53 AM

Update 1-15-2024.....

I just bought the extended cab truck built by 72 tigger.........its had some changes since he built it.....I guess second owner did the mods?

changed from a long bed to short, repainted, added a Holley Sniper and new wheels....has 4 wheel disc.....

awesome build/workmanship

12-01-2019, 10:58 AM	#1
brown7373 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 430	1972 Extended cab? I saw this very nice 1972 Cheyenne long bed extended cab at the Daytona Turkey Run over the weekend. I don't recall ever seeing another, and there is no mention in the Chevy brochure. Did Chevy make this or is it a well done modification? Attached Images

12-01-2019, 11:07 AM	#2
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12-01-2019, 11:17 AM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 1972 Extended cab? Many have valiantly tried, and I've only seen one that looked factory, and it wasn't done yet! __________________ 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

12-01-2019, 12:25 PM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,728	Re: 1972 Extended cab? Looks nicely done.

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Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,212	Re: 1972 Extended cab? I like it. One of the best I've seen. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-01-2019, 02:14 PM	#6
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,941	Re: 1972 Extended cab? Definitely not factory, as they were never made by GM, but that one looks like it was done very well. The forward slant of the door window makes getting the proportions to look right very difficult. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-01-2019, 05:11 PM	#7
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,237	Re: 1972 Extended cab? I sold that back in June to a guy in southern Indiana. I built it back in 1996 and went through it again last year. I thought the guy l sold it to would flip it. Thanks for posting it, been curious where it ended up. Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

12-01-2019, 05:17 PM	#8
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,237	Re: 1972 Extended cab? 1 pic at a time Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

12-01-2019, 05:26 PM	#9
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,237	Re: 1972 Extended cab? Chip Flyer SPID and a pic of the fleet Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

12-01-2019, 08:13 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: 1972 Extended cab? First GM extended cab was '88. That's when the truck buying world exploded into today's market. That and the coming of the 4dr SUV, other than Suburban. For GM that was '92. We were the Crewcab people, although Ford and Dodge did it first. Ford dropped that but I believe Dodge carried on. But by the '80s nobody wanted a Dodge until the Cummins saved their butt in '89 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-01-2019, 11:40 PM	#12
BLT-NT-BOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lehi,UT Posts: 804	Re: 1972 Extended cab? Here what I got, hope to finish one day. Attached Images

12-02-2019, 06:16 PM	#15
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,237	Re: 1972 Extended cab? Nice job BLT-NT-BOT. What kind of windows are you using? __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

12-02-2019, 12:40 AM	#20
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,790	Re: 1972 Extended cab? This is quite fantastic, both 72 tigger and BLT-NT-BOT. Just think of the gas tank I could put behind the front bench seat! I could drive for days and not stop at a gas station. :-) Seriously, though, great work and beautiful.

12-02-2019, 07:57 PM	#21
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,348	Re: 1972 Extended cab? As I understand it, GM lost the CUCV [civilian vehicles for military use] contract to Chrysler because the Air Force required 6-place crew cabs for the Titan Missle program. GM didn't have them at the time the RFP went out. Any GM crew cabs or extended cabs prior to MY '73 were produced by small custom coach shops for niche buyers like railroads, oilfield exploration companies, municipalities, fire depts. etc. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 12-02-2019 at 08:02 PM.

12-07-2019, 09:01 PM	#22
Daner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildrose, North Dakota Posts: 300	Re: 1972 Extended cab? C'mon you guys. Nobody remembers International. 3 door crew cab in 1957. 4 door in 58. They called it the Travelette. Attached Images __________________ Dane 67 Chevy Fleet 250/4 speed 1/2 ton 68 Chevy 250/4 speed 1/2 ton for parts 49 GMC Grain truck 235 1 1/2 ton 76 Chevy 350/4 speed 1/2 ton



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12-08-2019, 12:07 AM	#24
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,790	Re: 1972 Extended cab? I like that quite a lot. It would be nice to see it with a long bed, would be much better.

01-17-2024, 09:53 AM	#25
scf100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Athens,Ga Posts: 217	Re: 1972 Extended cab? Update 1-15-2024..... I just bought the extended cab truck built by 72 tigger.........its had some changes since he built it.....I guess second owner did the mods? changed from a long bed to short, repainted, added a Holley Sniper and new wheels....has 4 wheel disc..... awesome build/workmanship Attached Images __________________ 1970 2WD Blazer 454 1972 C-10 Extended Cab 350 SBC

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