The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Chevyland** · 07-11-2022, 09:37 AM

This was very unplanned

A month ago when I was back home in California I saw this truck for sale down in Kentuky. Interesting, so I got in touch with the seller.
Had the usual conversation. Along the way, he said ‘No, that is the original mileage, it hasn’t been rolled over’ !
Filed the truck away in my memory
Moved on with my days
And then flew back to our place in Massachusetts on a round trip ticket
At some point 72Tigger texted me that he was going to truck show in TN
Said you should come down, he already had the hotel room
Hmm, KY is on the way to TN
And I need to get my 2019 Silverado back to Ca
So I looked up where that truck was located
It was right along the way
That’s a no brainer
‘Honey, I’m driving back to California’

**Chevyland** · 07-11-2022, 09:40 AM

Some of the ad

**Chevyland** · 07-11-2022, 09:44 AM

Could it be true…
Those are the original miles ?
Surely I would have to go find out

**Joesjunk** · 07-11-2022, 10:06 AM

That’s an excellent looking truck Eric! So will you be at the show by me with it Saturday?

**Chevyland** · 07-11-2022, 11:03 AM

That would be fun
Do I need to be signed up ?
If you save my spot. I’ll be there

Mike80D · 07-11-2022, 11:20 AM

Beautiful truck, and rare as hens teeth for these parts. Hope to see some P01’s, and white walls on it soon ��

57taskforce · 07-11-2022, 02:19 PM

Damn Eric I can’t wait to see more of this one. Looks like it could be an awesome find.

**cericd** · 07-11-2022, 04:40 PM

Beautiful truck! Hope to see more of it on here. Good luck!

**Chevyland** · 07-11-2022, 08:44 PM

After the SETN show dave6672 was nice enough to invite me over
We had a awesome afternoon
BS’ing about life and trucks
His wife was nice enough to invite me in for dinner
Afterwards, Dave drove me around the countryside where he has spent his life
A beautiful place, where the Kentuky River joins the Ohio river
What a view from his deck !!
And my ‘tour vehicle’ Right along the Ohio River
Thanks, Dave

**Chevyland** · 07-11-2022, 08:57 PM

When I had met up with Kirk (72Tigger)
Before the show, I had told him I had bought the truck
‘Well Eric,
‘We’ve got time to kill, let’s go find a trailer so you can tow that truck home’
Uh, okay

So I asked the seller if I could leave the trailer at his house while
I went to visit a friend. Id be back the next day.
He said no problem, I won’t be home tomorrow
I’ll leave it out, pick it up when you can
The title and keys will be on the seat
Uh, okay
If that’s what you do in Kentuky
I’m good

**Chevyland** · 07-11-2022, 09:06 PM

bada bing bada boom

**Chevyland** · 07-11-2022, 09:12 PM

https://youtu.be/vltkORbN7Kg

factorystock · 07-11-2022, 09:07 PM

Nice Find! A little Armor All on the horn button will do wonders!

**dave6672** · 07-11-2022, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyland

After the SETN show dave6672 was nice enough to invite me over
We had a awesome afternoon
BS’ing about life and trucks
His wife was nice enough to invite me in for dinner
Afterwards, Dave drove me around the countryside where he has spent his life
A beautiful place, where the Kentuky River joins the Ohio river
What a view from his deck !!
And my ‘tour vehicle’ Right along the Ohio River
Thanks, Dave

I was wondering if you got it picked up today, glad it went well. As I mentioned, I made the trip to my sister-in-laws near Atlanta today, so I’m hanging here for a few days.

Had a great visit with you, stop by again anytime and safe travels my friend. Dave

yuccales · 07-12-2022, 06:18 AM

Beautiful Cheyenne as was your "tour vehicle".

notsolo · 07-12-2022, 06:29 AM

Slice of heaven right there, can't wait to see the hood ornament.

**special-K** · 07-11-2022, 09:42 PM

If you decide to part it out, I'd be interested in the whole truck! Great find indeed. I hope you made or are making it back safely

**DeadheadNM** · 07-12-2022, 10:41 PM

Nice! Safe travels.

**68bowtie** · 07-13-2022, 01:20 AM

Very cool find.

68Gold/white · 07-13-2022, 07:12 PM

Major Congrats!!!!

tutone · 07-13-2022, 08:15 PM

After all, the hood ornament is likely a 1940s Packard original hood ornament with the plastic wings broken off. I found one in a creek behind my Grandma's apt in the late 60s. Long gone. The wings were green or red.
Not out of the question that the old fellow who bought the truck new, may have been a Packard fan.

**Chevyland** · 07-13-2022, 08:49 PM

That definitely looks like the one that is on the truck
I popped the hood.
Bingo, a red wire running from it
All the way down through the firewall
Guess it is time to go ‘hood ornament hunting’

**Chevyland** · 07-13-2022, 09:30 PM

Stumbled across this place today
https://countryclassiccars.com/
Trucks lined up along the highway, caught my attention
A whole lot of dusty cars in these huge barns for sale
Some cool stuff, but nothing really nice
But, Worth the stop

**Chevyland** · 07-13-2022, 09:35 PM

Took a bunch of pictures
One worth posting
In the parking lot when I drove in

**special-K** · 07-13-2022, 10:50 PM

I see Country Classic Cars listings all the time. Is that the one that uses hot models?

07-11-2022, 09:37 AM	#1
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread This was very unplanned A month ago when I was back home in California I saw this truck for sale down in Kentuky. Interesting, so I got in touch with the seller. Had the usual conversation. Along the way, he said ‘No, that is the original mileage, it hasn’t been rolled over’ ! Filed the truck away in my memory Moved on with my days And then flew back to our place in Massachusetts on a round trip ticket At some point 72Tigger texted me that he was going to truck show in TN Said you should come down, he already had the hotel room Hmm, KY is on the way to TN And I need to get my 2019 Silverado back to Ca So I looked up where that truck was located It was right along the way That’s a no brainer ‘Honey, I’m driving back to California’

07-11-2022, 09:40 AM	#2
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Some of the ad Attached Images

07-11-2022, 09:44 AM	#3
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Could it be true… Those are the original miles ? Surely I would have to go find out Attached Images

07-11-2022, 10:06 AM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread That’s an excellent looking truck Eric! So will you be at the show by me with it Saturday? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-11-2022, 11:03 AM	#5
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread That would be fun Do I need to be signed up ? If you save my spot. I’ll be there

07-11-2022, 11:20 AM	#6
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 282	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Beautiful truck, and rare as hens teeth for these parts. Hope to see some P01’s, and white walls on it soon �� __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.

07-11-2022, 02:19 PM	#7
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Damn Eric I can’t wait to see more of this one. Looks like it could be an awesome find. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

07-11-2022, 04:40 PM	#8
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,155	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Beautiful truck! Hope to see more of it on here. Good luck! __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

07-11-2022, 08:44 PM	#9
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread After the SETN show dave6672 was nice enough to invite me over We had a awesome afternoon BS’ing about life and trucks His wife was nice enough to invite me in for dinner Afterwards, Dave drove me around the countryside where he has spent his life A beautiful place, where the Kentuky River joins the Ohio river What a view from his deck !! And my ‘tour vehicle’ Right along the Ohio River Thanks, Dave Attached Images

07-11-2022, 08:57 PM	#10
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread When I had met up with Kirk (72Tigger) Before the show, I had told him I had bought the truck ‘Well Eric, ‘We’ve got time to kill, let’s go find a trailer so you can tow that truck home’ Uh, okay So I asked the seller if I could leave the trailer at his house while I went to visit a friend. Id be back the next day. He said no problem, I won’t be home tomorrow I’ll leave it out, pick it up when you can The title and keys will be on the seat Uh, okay If that’s what you do in Kentuky I’m good Attached Images

07-11-2022, 09:06 PM	#11
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread bada bing bada boom Attached Images

07-11-2022, 09:12 PM	#12
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread https://youtu.be/vltkORbN7Kg Attached Images

07-11-2022, 09:07 PM	#13
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Nice Find! A little Armor All on the horn button will do wonders!

07-12-2022, 06:18 AM	#15
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Beautiful Cheyenne as was your "tour vehicle".

07-12-2022, 06:29 AM	#16
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Slice of heaven right there, can't wait to see the hood ornament. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605



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07-11-2022, 09:42 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread If you decide to part it out, I'd be interested in the whole truck! Great find indeed. I hope you made or are making it back safely __________________ "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 ~

07-12-2022, 10:41 PM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Nice! Safe travels. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-13-2022, 01:20 AM	#19
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Very cool find. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

07-13-2022, 07:12 PM	#20
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Major Congrats!!!!

07-13-2022, 08:15 PM	#21
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,310	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread After all, the hood ornament is likely a 1940s Packard original hood ornament with the plastic wings broken off. I found one in a creek behind my Grandma's apt in the late 60s. Long gone. The wings were green or red. Not out of the question that the old fellow who bought the truck new, may have been a Packard fan. Attached Images __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

07-13-2022, 08:49 PM	#22
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread That definitely looks like the one that is on the truck I popped the hood. Bingo, a red wire running from it All the way down through the firewall Guess it is time to go ‘hood ornament hunting’ Attached Images

07-13-2022, 09:30 PM	#23
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Stumbled across this place today https://countryclassiccars.com/ Trucks lined up along the highway, caught my attention A whole lot of dusty cars in these huge barns for sale Some cool stuff, but nothing really nice But, Worth the stop Attached Images

07-13-2022, 09:35 PM	#24
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,744	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread Took a bunch of pictures One worth posting In the parking lot when I drove in Attached Images

07-13-2022, 10:50 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The ‘Trans-American’ 1972 Cheyenne super Survivor - Thread I see Country Classic Cars listings all the time. Is that the one that uses hot models? __________________ "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 ~

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