My first C-10, 1971 Cheyenne - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smokinstang70 · 02-25-2009, 10:38 PM

Hello.... I just bought my first c-10... its a 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne. I am very excited about getting started. The gentleman I bought the truck from had started a wood bed conversion on it but never finished. I am not ready to do a complete restoration on the truck and am looking for just some lumber to install in the bed to make it functional. I just can't afford another 500 for new wood right now... i need the truck to be functional for now. Any ideas?

BTW.. Great Forum... New member, bt have found several post helpful already.

Thanks

stllookn · 02-25-2009, 10:44 PM

Welcome to the board from sunny Seattle, WA! There is a very good link to the exact bed wood dimensions on GMCPaul's website. He is a board member and has published the exact dimensions if you want to make your own boards. Check it out...and good luck!

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2009, 11:02 PM

welcome to the forums.

69halfton · 02-26-2009, 12:14 AM

i dont know how old you are..but if it were me, I'd be heading down to see my woodshop teacher in highschool, and using his machine for a few minites to dress up some wood to put in that bed..

but then..im still in highschool..AND i paid my coursefee

welcome from the great white north!

**yote1234** · 02-26-2009, 12:15 AM

right on... enjoy!

**70cst** · 02-26-2009, 12:29 AM

and on buying a classic Truck.

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2009, 12:37 AM

there's always this method...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=192886

(hint)

72BlckButy · 02-26-2009, 09:27 AM

Welcome to the board, can't wait to see some pics of your new truck!

Sinisterspeed · 02-26-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

there's always this method...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=192886

(hint)

LOL I got that method down pat. I have it on the 55 and 57

02-25-2009, 10:38 PM	#1
smokinstang70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 505	My first C-10, 1971 Cheyenne Hello.... I just bought my first c-10... its a 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne. I am very excited about getting started. The gentleman I bought the truck from had started a wood bed conversion on it but never finished. I am not ready to do a complete restoration on the truck and am looking for just some lumber to install in the bed to make it functional. I just can't afford another 500 for new wood right now... i need the truck to be functional for now. Any ideas? BTW.. Great Forum... New member, bt have found several post helpful already. Thanks Last edited by Longhorn Man; 02-25-2009 at 11:02 PM. Reason: removed WTB parts

02-25-2009, 10:44 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: My first C-10, 1971 Cheyenne Welcome to the board from sunny Seattle, WA! There is a very good link to the exact bed wood dimensions on GMCPaul's website. He is a board member and has published the exact dimensions if you want to make your own boards. Check it out...and good luck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-25-2009, 11:02 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: My first C-10, 1971 Cheyenne welcome to the forums.

02-26-2009, 12:14 AM	#4
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: My first C-10, 1971 Cheyenne i dont know how old you are..but if it were me, I'd be heading down to see my woodshop teacher in highschool, and using his machine for a few minites to dress up some wood to put in that bed.. but then..im still in highschool..AND i paid my coursefee welcome from the great white north! __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

02-26-2009, 12:15 AM	#5
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,384	Re: My first C-10, 1971 Cheyenne right on... enjoy! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

02-26-2009, 12:29 AM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: My first C-10, 1971 Cheyenne and on buying a classic Truck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-26-2009, 12:37 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: My first C-10, 1971 Cheyenne there's always this method... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=192886 (hint)

02-26-2009, 09:27 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My first C-10, 1971 Cheyenne Welcome to the board, can't wait to see some pics of your new truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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