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71Cheyenner · 05-30-2006, 04:46 PM

I just started using this site

and I've already found you guys to be very helpful. I have a 71 Cheyenne that has been my daily driver for about 3 years now. My plan is to do a frame off restore on it this fall when I finish grad school (July 20th is not too far away!!!). I will be doing the rebuild either in Nashville, TN or Augusta, GA or Winston-Salem, NC. I have been buying parts for a while now, so I just need to figure out where I can tear it down and put it back together. If anyone lives around these areas, let me know. I would love to rent some garage space and get some advice.

71Cheyenner · 05-30-2006, 04:51 PM

She's not in too bad of condition. The rockers and the cab corners are rusted through, but most of the other rust is surface.

71Cheyenner · 05-30-2006, 04:53 PM

The interior.

71Cheyenner · 05-30-2006, 04:55 PM

the last picts for now.

zeeklu · 05-30-2006, 05:02 PM

Looks like a good truck to start with. Good Luck, Chris

**Daubs** · 05-30-2006, 05:07 PM

Looks like a very good truck to start with!

71Cheyenner · 05-30-2006, 05:09 PM

It's in pretty good shape, but from what I've seen from other rebuild threads, I have a lot of work ahead of me!

Bob Moore · 05-30-2006, 05:12 PM

Wow!! What a nice truck. Headliner, AC, and AM/FM. Quite a nicely optioned truck. If you want to replace the radio with an up to date system(as a lot of younger people like to do) please put me 1st in line for the AM/FM.

Again - nice truck - Bob

71Cheyenner · 05-30-2006, 05:17 PM

Thanks Bob,

I'll let you know if I decide to replace the radio.

David

**Ron 586** · 05-30-2006, 07:50 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Nice project truck you have. That's quite a range of locations to pick from for your project rebuild. Got to be a story in there somewhere.

**truckdude239** · 05-30-2006, 07:52 PM

hey dude i live in winston-salem, nc aint got no space (live in an apartment) but if you do it here let me know be mor e then happy to lean a hand

wazooz2424 · 05-30-2006, 07:53 PM

and i want second dibs on that OEM radio!!!!!!!!!!!!

TugOwar · 05-30-2006, 08:13 PM

WOW! Very nice truck! And

from South Texas!

Chevrolet4x4s · 05-30-2006, 08:30 PM

Welcome from WestVirginia.......awesome truck....are you going to repaint it?The paint looks almost perfect.
Shane

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2006, 09:34 PM

if it wasn't for the rockers and cab corners, I'd say just wax the sucker and go!
Good looking truck you got there.

Chevrolet4x4s · 05-30-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

if it wasn't for the rockers and cab corners, I'd say just wax the sucker and go!
Good looking truck you got there.

I agree........If you can find a talanted painter and get a paint match I would leave as much original paint as possible.just my$.02
Shane

*Billla* · 05-30-2006, 10:03 PM

She's a beauty! I like the original hubcaps!

**truckdude239** · 05-31-2006, 07:38 AM

heres a ttt for you

**Palf70Step** · 05-31-2006, 07:49 AM

Truck looks really nice. Good luck with the overhaul/resto.

71Cheyenner · 05-31-2006, 10:01 AM

Ron - The story is that I'm finishing graduate school at Vanderbilt this summer and planning to move to North Carolina. I have been in school for the last 6 years working on my PhD, so I am taking a long vacation (6-8 months). During that time I plan on rebuilding the truck. Since we live in Nashville now I could start it here and finish it in NC. My wife's family is in Winston-Salem so that is also a possibility as is Augusta, GA where my family is located. This is very much a learning process for me. The only other ride I have restored is a 68 VW Karmann Ghia.

Shane - The paint looks better in the pictures than in real life!!! Plus, the goal for the truck is to make it a show truck. I have spent a lot of time and money on Ebay in the last year buying NOS parts and I'm still not done yet!!!

*72CSTC5* · 05-31-2006, 07:42 PM

Sell that long bed to someone and make it a shortbed. Nice "parts truck". Let the flaming begin!!

LawMan02 · 05-31-2006, 08:08 PM

Very nice long bed. Welcome from the Bayou State!!!

nutsforchevys · 05-31-2006, 08:19 PM

I have got a 72 that looks just like yours. I thought about changing colors but a local fellow had his painted with several coats of clear coat and that truck looks awsome. The Ocre and white really looks good!!

JRB · 05-31-2006, 08:21 PM

First of all welcome to the site, I noticed some rust in the kick panel just below your vent. You may want to look inside of the vent opening in front of the windshield and make sure you haven't got any rust holes inside of the vent that runs down to the vent in that kick panel. you can also look up above the steering column from below and see if there is any rust holes up there. The only reason I say this is because I found some holes like that in my 69 and they are tough to get to. The truck looks great. Good luck on your Project.
JRB

Green Machine · 05-31-2006, 08:32 PM

Looks like you have a real solid truck there, nice....... Looks to me like you could get by with some basic repair, but if you do the whole resto, that will be one perfect truck. I like.

05-30-2006, 04:46 PM	#1
71Cheyenner New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 12	Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! I just started using this site and I've already found you guys to be very helpful. I have a 71 Cheyenne that has been my daily driver for about 3 years now. My plan is to do a frame off restore on it this fall when I finish grad school (July 20th is not too far away!!!). I will be doing the rebuild either in Nashville, TN or Augusta, GA or Winston-Salem, NC. I have been buying parts for a while now, so I just need to figure out where I can tear it down and put it back together. If anyone lives around these areas, let me know. I would love to rent some garage space and get some advice. Attached Images

05-30-2006, 04:51 PM	#2
71Cheyenner New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 12	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! She's not in too bad of condition. The rockers and the cab corners are rusted through, but most of the other rust is surface. Attached Images

05-30-2006, 04:53 PM	#3
71Cheyenner New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 12	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! The interior. Attached Images

05-30-2006, 04:55 PM	#4
71Cheyenner New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 12	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! the last picts for now. Attached Images

05-30-2006, 05:02 PM	#5
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Looks like a good truck to start with. Good Luck, Chris

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Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 613	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Looks like a very good truck to start with! __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

05-30-2006, 05:09 PM	#7
71Cheyenner New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 12	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! It's in pretty good shape, but from what I've seen from other rebuild threads, I have a lot of work ahead of me!

05-30-2006, 05:12 PM	#8
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Wow!! What a nice truck. Headliner, AC, and AM/FM. Quite a nicely optioned truck. If you want to replace the radio with an up to date system(as a lot of younger people like to do) please put me 1st in line for the AM/FM. Again - nice truck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

05-30-2006, 05:17 PM	#9
71Cheyenner New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 12	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Thanks Bob, I'll let you know if I decide to replace the radio. David

05-30-2006, 07:50 PM	#10
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Nice project truck you have. That's quite a range of locations to pick from for your project rebuild. Got to be a story in there somewhere. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

05-30-2006, 07:52 PM	#11
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! hey dude i live in winston-salem, nc aint got no space (live in an apartment) but if you do it here let me know be mor e then happy to lean a hand __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-30-2006, 07:53 PM	#12
wazooz2424 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: annapolis md Posts: 28	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! and i want second dibs on that OEM radio!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-30-2006, 08:13 PM	#13
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! WOW! Very nice truck! And from South Texas!

05-30-2006, 08:30 PM	#14
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Welcome from WestVirginia.......awesome truck....are you going to repaint it?The paint looks almost perfect. Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

05-30-2006, 09:34 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! if it wasn't for the rockers and cab corners, I'd say just wax the sucker and go! Good looking truck you got there.



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05-30-2006, 10:03 PM	#17
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! She's a beauty! I like the original hubcaps!

05-31-2006, 07:38 AM	#18
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! heres a ttt for you __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 05-31-2006 at 10:12 AM.

05-31-2006, 07:49 AM	#19
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05-31-2006, 10:01 AM	#20
71Cheyenner New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 12	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Ron - The story is that I'm finishing graduate school at Vanderbilt this summer and planning to move to North Carolina. I have been in school for the last 6 years working on my PhD, so I am taking a long vacation (6-8 months). During that time I plan on rebuilding the truck. Since we live in Nashville now I could start it here and finish it in NC. My wife's family is in Winston-Salem so that is also a possibility as is Augusta, GA where my family is located. This is very much a learning process for me. The only other ride I have restored is a 68 VW Karmann Ghia. Shane - The paint looks better in the pictures than in real life!!! Plus, the goal for the truck is to make it a show truck. I have spent a lot of time and money on Ebay in the last year buying NOS parts and I'm still not done yet!!! Last edited by 71Cheyenner; 05-31-2006 at 10:03 AM.

05-31-2006, 07:42 PM	#21
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Sell that long bed to someone and make it a shortbed. Nice "parts truck". Let the flaming begin!!

05-31-2006, 08:08 PM	#22
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Very nice long bed. Welcome from the Bayou State!!! __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

05-31-2006, 08:19 PM	#23
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! I have got a 72 that looks just like yours. I thought about changing colors but a local fellow had his painted with several coats of clear coat and that truck looks awsome. The Ocre and white really looks good!! __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

05-31-2006, 08:21 PM	#24
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! First of all welcome to the site, I noticed some rust in the kick panel just below your vent. You may want to look inside of the vent opening in front of the windshield and make sure you haven't got any rust holes inside of the vent that runs down to the vent in that kick panel. you can also look up above the steering column from below and see if there is any rust holes up there. The only reason I say this is because I found some holes like that in my 69 and they are tough to get to. The truck looks great. Good luck on your Project. JRB

05-31-2006, 08:32 PM	#25
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Another rebuild thread... Starting my first truck! Looks like you have a real solid truck there, nice....... Looks to me like you could get by with some basic repair, but if you do the whole resto, that will be one perfect truck. I like. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

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