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**too much stuff** · 09-10-2017, 04:14 PM

Sister In law saw this along side the road for sale and called to let me know. Needless to say, it has a new home. Kind of an odd combination with the BB/4speed, but manual steering. And yes that is a 2bbl carb under there. Seems to run and drive pretty good. It has rust, but not real bad for MN standards. I think the dually will have to go...
Enjoy

**too much stuff** · 09-10-2017, 04:16 PM

Few more...

bill3rail · 09-10-2017, 04:32 PM

Very nice truck! Was the rear end swapped onto the original frame or the entire frame swapped out?

I guess he could not find PS brackets for that BB when the original engine was swapped out.

Bill

**too much stuff** · 09-10-2017, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Very nice truck! Was the rear end swapped onto the original frame or the entire frame swapped out?

I guess he could not find PS brackets for that BB when the original engine was swapped out.

Bill

I think they just added the dually rear end.
You don't think the engine is original?

**jocko** · 09-10-2017, 04:51 PM

MMmm a 556 paint truck with buckets too, very nice.
I'd punt the DRW stuff also

Would be very nice restored.
Have the engine stamping number from the front pad? Or the casting code?

**special-K** · 09-10-2017, 06:03 PM

I like it as is as an example of how things were done along the way. I would leave it as is till it actually got a proper restoration back to the wonderful truck it was as original. It has it's own appeal now as is. Quite a conversation piece.

**Steeveedee** · 09-10-2017, 06:08 PM

L47 on the SPID is 400 big block; at least mine came that way from the factory. As for the two-barrel, are you sure? Mine has a Q-Jet. If it really is a 454, the ID on the engine will be different.

Also, 2-jet Rochesters could be found on big block engines, so if the engine is a 454, it probably came that way, and was installed as a complete assembly.

And, yes, that is a nicely optioned truck!

**ho70** · 09-10-2017, 07:37 PM

Is under hood green different than exterior\interior green?

**too much stuff** · 09-10-2017, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

MMmm a 556 paint truck with buckets too, very nice.
I'd punt the DRW stuff also

Would be very nice restored.
Have the engine stamping number from the front pad? Or the casting code?

Looks like TKA on the pad.

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Originally Posted by special-K

I like it as is as an example of how things were done along the way. I would leave it as is till it actually got a proper restoration back to the wonderful truck it was as original. It has it's own appeal now as is. Quite a conversation piece.

It would be a nice one to bring back to its original glory.

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

L47 on the SPID is 400 big block; at least mine came that way from the factory. As for the two-barrel, are you sure? Mine has a Q-Jet. If it really is a 454, the ID on the engine will be different.

Also, 2-jet Rochesters could be found on big block engines, so if the engine is a 454, it probably came that way, and was installed as a complete assembly.

And, yes, that is a nicely optioned truck!

Yes it is a 2bbl, no reason to think it is a 454.

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Originally Posted by ho70

Is under hood green different than exterior\interior green?

Under hood is still the original color. It had a color change many years ago it appears.

**davischevy** · 09-10-2017, 10:00 PM

TKA, 1971-72 Big Block 402. I would guess the carb has been changed which gained nothing.

**Steeveedee** · 09-10-2017, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Looks like TKA on the pad.

It would be a nice one to bring back to its original glory.

Yes it is a 2bbl, no reason to think it is a 454.

Under hood is still the original color. It had a color change many years ago it appears.

My bad, I have no idea where my thought that it had a 454 came from. Must have been the mushrooms on my salad yesterday.

**jocko** · 09-10-2017, 10:42 PM

Im just a'sayin....

(one of my favorite combos)

*randy500* · 09-10-2017, 11:02 PM

Neat truck and one of the better looking dually conversions I have seen.

**Boog** · 09-10-2017, 11:29 PM

It has manual steering, tilt wheel, am radio and sliding back glass, no a/c, 2 brl big block, CST, Cheyenne trim, camper wiring, tool box. No wheel and tire size listed. Strange combo indeed.

**too much stuff** · 09-11-2017, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

TKA, 1971-72 Big Block 402. I would guess the carb has been changed which gained nothing.

I would think the carb/intake was changed out, but is there a chance it is original yet?

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

My bad, I have no idea where my thought that it had a 454 came from. Must have been the mushrooms on my salad yesterday.

Must have been good shrooms.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Im just a'sayin....

(one of my favorite combos)

It is a nice color combo you posted.

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Originally Posted by randy500

Neat truck and one of the better looking dually conversions I have seen.

Pretty good hack job behind the flares.

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Originally Posted by Boog

It has manual steering, tilt wheel, am radio and sliding back glass, no a/c, 2 brl big block, CST, Cheyenne trim, camper wiring, tool box. No wheel and tire size listed. Strange combo indeed.

Along with tach and buckets...

Livrat · 09-11-2017, 11:22 PM

Wow, Nice score Eric!

The 2BBL setup is definitely not original to the truck, it was only available in 1969 on full size Chevys as option L66 a 265HP 396.

They were a tire smoking torque engine that got decent gas mileage, (I had one in a 69 Impala wagon that actually achieved 16mpg) If you haven't driven it much give it a whirl it might really surprise you.

**68350** · 09-12-2017, 03:08 AM

Wanna sell it? Lol. Awesome truck that deserves a proper resto. What an option list

**too much stuff** · 09-12-2017, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livrat

Wow, Nice score Eric!

The 2BBL setup is definitely not original to the truck, it was only available in 1969 on full size Chevys as option L66 a 265HP 396.

They were a tire smoking torque engine that got decent gas mileage, (I had one in a 69 Impala wagon that actually achieved 16mpg) If you haven't driven it much give it a whirl it might really surprise you.

Thanks for the info. The little bit I did drive it seemed plenty "torquey", but without knowing the rear gears in the dually, I assumed it may have been that.

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Originally Posted by 68350

Wanna sell it? Lol. Awesome truck that deserves a proper resto. What an option list

Money talks. Would be nice to see a proper resto on it.

72 tigger · 09-12-2017, 11:42 AM

Were P/B standard or added later? It seems to me that someone messed up when they ordered it without P/S- why pay for all the other goodies, but not get the basics? Nice truck- hope it gets restored

joeydurango · 09-12-2017, 03:52 PM

Leave it dually! I like it, for oddity's sake if nothing else! Cool score...

davepl · 09-12-2017, 04:30 PM

I'd remove the DRW and restore that thing to 100% bone stock. It's a very nicely optioned camper rig!

Or keep the DRW and do a sympathetic cleanup on it, but the way it's optioned... tilt, tach, slider, toolbox, the works!

wbc409 · 09-13-2017, 08:38 AM

If it's a clean DRW conversion, would it have been done by a RV outfitter. I have only seen one truck this body style with fenders like that, and it was probably 30 years ago.

09-10-2017, 04:14 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Sister In law saw this along side the road for sale and called to let me know. Needless to say, it has a new home. Kind of an odd combination with the BB/4speed, but manual steering. And yes that is a 2bbl carb under there. Seems to run and drive pretty good. It has rust, but not real bad for MN standards. I think the dually will have to go... Enjoy Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-10-2017, 04:16 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Few more... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-10-2017, 04:32 PM	#3
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Very nice truck! Was the rear end swapped onto the original frame or the entire frame swapped out? I guess he could not find PS brackets for that BB when the original engine was swapped out. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

09-10-2017, 04:51 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up MMmm a 556 paint truck with buckets too, very nice. I'd punt the DRW stuff also Would be very nice restored. Have the engine stamping number from the front pad? Or the casting code?

09-10-2017, 06:03 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up I like it as is as an example of how things were done along the way. I would leave it as is till it actually got a proper restoration back to the wonderful truck it was as original. It has it's own appeal now as is. Quite a conversation piece. __________________ "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 ~

09-10-2017, 06:08 PM	#7
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,677	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up L47 on the SPID is 400 big block; at least mine came that way from the factory. As for the two-barrel, are you sure? Mine has a Q-Jet. If it really is a 454, the ID on the engine will be different. Also, 2-jet Rochesters could be found on big block engines, so if the engine is a 454, it probably came that way, and was installed as a complete assembly. And, yes, that is a nicely optioned truck! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA Last edited by Steeveedee; 09-10-2017 at 06:13 PM. Reason: compliment

09-10-2017, 07:37 PM	#8
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Is under hood green different than exterior\interior green?

09-10-2017, 10:00 PM	#10
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up TKA, 1971-72 Big Block 402. I would guess the carb has been changed which gained nothing. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

09-10-2017, 10:42 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Im just a'sayin.... (one of my favorite combos) Attached Images

09-10-2017, 11:02 PM	#13
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Neat truck and one of the better looking dually conversions I have seen.

09-10-2017, 11:29 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up It has manual steering, tilt wheel, am radio and sliding back glass, no a/c, 2 brl big block, CST, Cheyenne trim, camper wiring, tool box. No wheel and tire size listed. Strange combo indeed. __________________ 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 Last edited by Boog; 09-10-2017 at 11:37 PM.

09-11-2017, 11:22 PM	#16
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Wow, Nice score Eric! The 2BBL setup is definitely not original to the truck, it was only available in 1969 on full size Chevys as option L66 a 265HP 396. They were a tire smoking torque engine that got decent gas mileage, (I had one in a 69 Impala wagon that actually achieved 16mpg) If you haven't driven it much give it a whirl it might really surprise you.

09-12-2017, 03:08 AM	#17
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Wanna sell it? Lol. Awesome truck that deserves a proper resto. What an option list __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

09-12-2017, 11:42 AM	#19
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,250	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Were P/B standard or added later? It seems to me that someone messed up when they ordered it without P/S- why pay for all the other goodies, but not get the basics? Nice truck- hope it gets restored

09-12-2017, 03:52 PM	#20
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up Leave it dually! I like it, for oddity's sake if nothing else! Cool score... __________________ 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



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09-12-2017, 04:30 PM	#21
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up I'd remove the DRW and restore that thing to 100% bone stock. It's a very nicely optioned camper rig! Or keep the DRW and do a sympathetic cleanup on it, but the way it's optioned... tilt, tach, slider, toolbox, the works! __________________ 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

09-13-2017, 08:38 AM	#22
wbc409 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: st cloud mn Posts: 163	Re: Nicely optioned cheyenne 20 i picked up If it's a clean DRW conversion, would it have been done by a RV outfitter. I have only seen one truck this body style with fenders like that, and it was probably 30 years ago.

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