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bozo71 · 09-10-2016, 11:54 AM

Does anyone know how to identify a true Cheyenne super? Thanks BOZO

**jocko** · 09-10-2016, 12:43 PM

Only 2 sure fire ways:
YE9 RPO code on the SPID with an assessment that the SPID is original.
YE9 RPO code on the build sheet (usually under the seat springs - often missing - nice to have as a backup, especially if the SPID looks "brand new...")

Cosmetically, it should have the following (above the Cheyenne level):
- 71-only chrome tailgate handle (72-only is a shiny slip on cover)
- Super badges on the fender (unless it is also a Custom Camper in the case of a C20/30 or K20, which supersedes the Cheyenne and Super fender badge for the 71)
- houndstooth interior in parchment, olive, or blue (no black ever made at factory) - note: houndstooth is called out on SPID as "Custom Cloth" or "Cloth Custom" - OR buckets in vinyl (only). NO houndstooth buckets.
- Woodgrain dash and glovebox door with Cheyenne Super emblem on gb door.

Very common for folks to "upgrade" a Cheyenne as they share the woodgrain door panels and headliner. Or to try to upgrade anything to a super for a few extra $.
Most commonly missed item when people fake them is the chrome tailgate handle (pic - kinda hard to tell, but it is chrome)

Hope that helps!

**jocko** · 09-10-2016, 01:11 PM

71 Super brochure may help also (note that this was a stand-alone brochure for the Super, it can be a bit misleading as some of the items described came in the Cheyenne also - like 7" foam, carpet, headliner etc):

**Already Gone** · 09-10-2016, 04:29 PM

Also if you look past the door hinges toward the front fender there is rubber flap there.

bozo71 · 09-11-2016, 07:48 AM

Thanks for info

joeydurango · 09-11-2016, 10:46 AM

Didn't know about that rubber flap, Already Gone. Will have to check on my Super... but I don't think it's there any longer.

davepl · 09-11-2016, 01:34 PM

Is the rubber flap really a Super item? Did I read that right? My Sierra Grande (I assume the same as a Super Cheyenne) has them.

**Already Gone** · 09-11-2016, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Is the rubber flap really a Super item? Did I read that right? My Sierra Grande (I assume the same as a Super Cheyenne) has them.

Your Sierra Grande is the GMC equivalent to the Super so it should have the flaps too. The pictured 70 CST had them as well so I'm thinking all the top line trucks had them and if someone has an original Custom/Deluxe etc. with those flaps please post it up. I've learned you can always learn something new about the trucks.

57taskforce · 09-11-2016, 06:22 PM

My Cheyenne K/20 has the flaps

*randy500* · 09-11-2016, 07:33 PM

Custom Deluxe doesn't have the rubber flaps inside the front door jamb.

bozo71 · 09-13-2016, 09:02 AM

Thanks again flaps are there

09-10-2016, 11:54 AM	#1
bozo71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: waterbury ct Posts: 12	71 C-10 Cheyenne Super Does anyone know how to identify a true Cheyenne super? Thanks BOZO

09-10-2016, 12:43 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 71 C-10 Cheyenne Super Only 2 sure fire ways: YE9 RPO code on the SPID with an assessment that the SPID is original. YE9 RPO code on the build sheet (usually under the seat springs - often missing - nice to have as a backup, especially if the SPID looks "brand new...") Cosmetically, it should have the following (above the Cheyenne level): - 71-only chrome tailgate handle (72-only is a shiny slip on cover) - Super badges on the fender (unless it is also a Custom Camper in the case of a C20/30 or K20, which supersedes the Cheyenne and Super fender badge for the 71) - houndstooth interior in parchment, olive, or blue (no black ever made at factory) - note: houndstooth is called out on SPID as "Custom Cloth" or "Cloth Custom" - OR buckets in vinyl (only). NO houndstooth buckets. - Woodgrain dash and glovebox door with Cheyenne Super emblem on gb door. Very common for folks to "upgrade" a Cheyenne as they share the woodgrain door panels and headliner. Or to try to upgrade anything to a super for a few extra $. Most commonly missed item when people fake them is the chrome tailgate handle (pic - kinda hard to tell, but it is chrome) Hope that helps! Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 09-10-2016 at 01:14 PM.

09-10-2016, 01:11 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 71 C-10 Cheyenne Super 71 Super brochure may help also (note that this was a stand-alone brochure for the Super, it can be a bit misleading as some of the items described came in the Cheyenne also - like 7" foam, carpet, headliner etc): Attached Images

09-10-2016, 04:29 PM	#4
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09-11-2016, 07:48 AM	#5
bozo71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: waterbury ct Posts: 12	Re: 71 C-10 Cheyenne Super Thanks for info

09-11-2016, 10:46 AM	#6
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: 71 C-10 Cheyenne Super Didn't know about that rubber flap, Already Gone. Will have to check on my Super... but I don't think it's there any longer. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

09-11-2016, 01:34 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 71 C-10 Cheyenne Super Is the rubber flap really a Super item? Did I read that right? My Sierra Grande (I assume the same as a Super Cheyenne) has them. __________________ 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

09-11-2016, 06:22 PM	#9
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: 71 C-10 Cheyenne Super My Cheyenne K/20 has the flaps __________________ 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

09-11-2016, 07:33 PM	#10
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: 71 C-10 Cheyenne Super Custom Deluxe doesn't have the rubber flaps inside the front door jamb.

09-13-2016, 09:02 AM	#11
bozo71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: waterbury ct Posts: 12	Re: 71 C-10 Cheyenne Super Thanks again flaps are there

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