1971 Cheyenne K20 - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 12-03-2021, 09:06 AM

Very nice truck JT, I like the throttle option on the dash instead of under the dash, I'm gonna look into that for my '71 4wd stepper, I'm also a fan of cab lights on a 4wd truck.
have you replaced the cab mounts yet ??
how about a picture of the SPID when you get a chance......

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**JT_Trucks87** · 12-03-2021, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Beautiful truck that looks really original for the most part. That's awesome you have 3 generations of clean examples. Nicely done. I like the cab light roof skin addition as well with the lift. Great work!

It really is a nice clean example. When I get the truck back from the body shop we are going to start on correcting some stuff under the hood. I have a correct air cleaner and valve covers for it. Will probably put the correct manifolds on it eventually but that will be down the road if the motor ever has to come out.

**JT_Trucks87** · 12-03-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Very nice truck JT, I like the throttle option on the dash instead of under the dash, I'm gonna look into that for my '71 4wd stepper, I'm also a fan of cab lights on a 4wd truck.
have you replaced the cab mounts yet ??
how about a picture of the SPID when you get a chance......

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Here is a picture of the SPID. The cab light decision was a big one but ultimately decided that since we wanted to paint the top white we would just bite the bullet and do it!

Low Elco · 12-03-2021, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JT_Trucks87

Mike Mclin at the Restomod store. I see you are from independence, they used to be located basically at Truman road and lees summit road. Just east of the police station but moved to Lees summit about a year ago. They do great work and have painted several trucks for me.

I've been there, I live about 5 minutes from Vintage Fabrication. They do really nice work. Great truck! If you FB, look up Missouri C10 Addiction. They're talking about getting a group together for World of Wheels. I really dig your Squarebody, not my personal style, but a great truck!

**JT_Trucks87** · 12-05-2021, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

I've been there, I live about 5 minutes from Vintage Fabrication. They do really nice work. Great truck! If you FB, look up Missouri C10 Addiction. They're talking about getting a group together for World of Wheels. I really dig your Squarebody, not my personal style, but a great truck!

I am familiar with Vintage. My dad knows those guys. Thank you for the kind words on the square body! It’s definitely a cool truck. It’s been with us for about 4 years now. We may go to world of wheels this year. Thanks for the
Heads up on the MO c10 group.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2021, 07:42 AM

I'm still bummer World Of Wheels doesn't have a show in Des Moines anymore. I've been contemplating taking the kids to the KC one though.

**JT_Trucks87** · 12-11-2021, 10:39 AM

Here are some pictures of the process we went through with the cab light roof skin swap.

**JT_Trucks87** · 12-11-2021, 10:43 AM

Roof skin swap continued....

**JT_Trucks87** · 12-11-2021, 10:48 AM

Roof skin swap continued again...

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 12-11-2021, 03:50 PM

WOW, lot's of work but I think it's worth it, obviously so do you

plus you get to clean all that nasty rust out of there, ..... I'm a fan of cab lights.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-12-2021, 04:11 PM

I'm a big fan of raised roof cab lights. It looks very nice! That was a lot of crustiness in there!

shoveldug · 12-13-2021, 02:20 PM

Very nice work!

**JT_Trucks87** · 03-03-2022, 10:35 PM

I finally got the truck back from the body shop on Wednesday night. Truck looks great and the cab light conversion was a success. Got some minor things fixed and most importantly the top of the cab is now white like it is supposed to be. Truck turned out great. Here’s a couple pictures. It was worth the wait.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-04-2022, 08:07 AM

That looks very nice!

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 03-04-2022, 08:59 AM

Wow, good looking truck JT

MellowYellow70 · 03-04-2022, 09:01 AM

Thats a good looking truck
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mr.mud1 · 03-04-2022, 09:21 AM

great work,a gorgeous truck.

LT7A · 03-05-2022, 07:25 PM

That looks great. Had me holding my breath with that roof swap. Really like the squarebody too.

**JT_Trucks87** · 03-05-2022, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

That looks great. Had me holding my breath with that roof swap. Really like the squarebody too.

This was literally one of the most stressful things I have done with a vehicle but, I really like cab lights and the end result was well worth it!

**IronCanine** · 03-06-2022, 08:34 PM

Well done. U01s are the best.

**JT_Trucks87** · 03-08-2022, 11:38 PM

We like GM trucks just a little.

Low Elco · 03-09-2022, 01:51 AM

Came out great!

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 03-09-2022, 09:23 AM

Right on JT, what about the yellow one under the plastic in the corner ??

**JT_Trucks87** · 03-09-2022, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Right on JT, what about the yellow one under the plastic in the corner ??

I wish it was mine but it is actually member Joesjunk’s 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 that I Am storing for him.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-09-2022, 10:38 AM

Very nice collection and building! Oh, so you have Joe to thank for finding you all the pristine trucks?

He sure has a knack for finding them.

12-03-2021, 09:06 AM	#26
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Very nice truck JT, I like the throttle option on the dash instead of under the dash, I'm gonna look into that for my '71 4wd stepper, I'm also a fan of cab lights on a 4wd truck. have you replaced the cab mounts yet ?? how about a picture of the SPID when you get a chance...... LOVE THIS FORUM __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

12-07-2021, 07:42 AM	#31
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 I'm still bummer World Of Wheels doesn't have a show in Des Moines anymore. I've been contemplating taking the kids to the KC one though. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-11-2021, 10:39 AM	#32
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 218	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Here are some pictures of the process we went through with the cab light roof skin swap. Attached Images __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...92#post9355392

12-11-2021, 10:43 AM	#33
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 218	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Roof skin swap continued.... Attached Images __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...92#post9355392

12-11-2021, 10:48 AM	#34
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 218	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Roof skin swap continued again... Attached Images __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...92#post9355392

12-11-2021, 03:50 PM	#35
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 WOW, lot's of work but I think it's worth it, obviously so do you plus you get to clean all that nasty rust out of there, ..... I'm a fan of cab lights. __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

12-12-2021, 04:11 PM	#36
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 I'm a big fan of raised roof cab lights. It looks very nice! That was a lot of crustiness in there! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-13-2021, 02:20 PM	#37
shoveldug Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Volant, Pennsylvania Posts: 351	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Very nice work! __________________ paypal is dwl65101@yahoo.com

03-03-2022, 10:35 PM	#38
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 218	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 I finally got the truck back from the body shop on Wednesday night. Truck looks great and the cab light conversion was a success. Got some minor things fixed and most importantly the top of the cab is now white like it is supposed to be. Truck turned out great. Here’s a couple pictures. It was worth the wait. Attached Images __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...92#post9355392

03-04-2022, 08:07 AM	#39
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 That looks very nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-04-2022, 08:59 AM	#40
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Wow, good looking truck JT __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

03-04-2022, 09:01 AM	#41
MellowYellow70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gower, MO. Posts: 222	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Thats a good looking truck Posted via Mobile Device

03-04-2022, 09:21 AM	#42
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 great work,a gorgeous truck.

03-05-2022, 07:25 PM	#43
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,626	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 That looks great. Had me holding my breath with that roof swap. Really like the squarebody too.

03-06-2022, 08:34 PM	#45
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,753	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Well done. U01s are the best. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."



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03-08-2022, 11:38 PM	#46
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 218	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 We like GM trucks just a little. Attached Images __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...92#post9355392

03-09-2022, 01:51 AM	#47
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Came out great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-09-2022, 09:23 AM	#48
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Right on JT, what about the yellow one under the plastic in the corner ?? __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

03-09-2022, 10:38 AM	#50
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1971 Cheyenne K20 Very nice collection and building! Oh, so you have Joe to thank for finding you all the pristine trucks? He sure has a knack for finding them. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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