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**BAD4X4** · 10-26-2015, 01:28 AM

Just like the title says, it's back!! Built this truck for my dad 20 years ago. Then he sold it. Then last night we drove 300 miles one way to buy it back. Its a lil rough from over the years. But it's back for good. Cheyenne super stretch cab, 4x4, 3/4ton, 454, turbo 400/205. As you can see, Dad was very excited I found it again.

OARNGESI · 10-26-2015, 02:38 AM

Really cool any big changes coming for it

Ken B · 10-26-2015, 06:25 AM

Very cool truck and yup she's a keeper!

**special-K** · 10-26-2015, 07:45 AM

Hey Dana, that's too cool! Glad to see it never wandered too far from home. Has your dad calmed down yet?

**BAD4X4** · 10-26-2015, 09:39 AM

He is still excited. Its getting
Tinted windows
4" lift 35's New wheels
New carb
Tune up
New front bumper
New emblems
New door seals
New carpet

CRMW · 11-01-2015, 11:50 AM

I just saw this truck when I went to pickup the Orange 72 in the background of the first picture. This truck is in nice shape for a 20 year old build. Its got some wear and tear on it from 20 years of driving but I couldn't see any indication of the seams, the truck is solid and the original build is really holding up well.

Was the frame power coated? From what I saw it was in better shape than the frame on my 2004. Make sure you upload some picts after you get the goodies installed.

Chris

**BAD4X4** · 11-01-2015, 12:06 PM

Thanx Chris. Glad you and your daughter made it home safely with the cream sickle. Yes the frame and whole drivetrain is powder coated. Thanx again Chris. Take care of the 3 you got from me.

lol.

**Oregon 1967 GMC** · 11-01-2015, 12:22 PM

you don't see those around anymore. Glad you could bring it back home to the biggest little city in Oregon. Why change that front bumper with the rubber on it, I think it's cool being original but that's why it's your truck. You getting all this rain out east?

CRMW · 11-01-2015, 12:24 PM

The DHS Officer at Eastport was pretty impressed with the Cream sickle, he is a old Chevy truck guy and he keeps an eye out for them crossing the border. He was telling me that I got a really good price from you as he see's a lot of junk for more money crossing.

Mt Man Chad · 11-01-2015, 06:49 PM

Sweet Dana!

mud.man.rj · 11-01-2015, 07:18 PM

Good for you finding it again..like the future plans for it too.

**BAD4X4** · 11-28-2015, 12:43 PM

Did a little to the stretch last couple days. Tinted the Windows, put new front bumper on, took running boards off, and tunes it up. I changed my mind, going to put 6" lift on now and chrome 20's and 35's. Hopefully next week end.

aod92 · 11-28-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD4X4

Did a little to the stretch last couple days. Tinted the Windows, put new front bumper on, took running boards off, and tunes it up. I changed my mind, going to put 6" lift on now and chrome 20's and 35's. Hopefully next week end.

Very cool truck. What kind of windows are in the stretched part of the cab?

In The Ten Ring · 11-28-2015, 03:22 PM

GM didn't make many of those!

An extended cab would really give me the room I desire for all the tools I like to carry. Congrats on the (re)find.

**BAD4X4** · 11-28-2015, 03:30 PM

80's dodge van side door Windows. No GM sure dropped the ball back then. Every time I work on it, I fall more in love with it again. I'm also thinking when I paint it again, going Jonny Cash on it!! LONG. AND BLACK!!!

**jerry moss** · 11-28-2015, 06:31 PM

you did a great job on that truck for it to hold up 20 years and still look that good. congrats on bringing it home.

toolboxchev · 11-29-2015, 04:30 AM

Hey that is one heck of a story, and its a tool box truck also!

CRMW · 11-29-2015, 10:10 PM

What ya waiting for, there's not that much snow on the ground. Stretch needs the lift and wheels, get her done!

mtdave2 · 11-29-2015, 10:16 PM

love the stories of lost trucks coming home. cool rig

mud.man.rj · 11-30-2015, 10:06 AM

Excited to see it lifted and new treads.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-30-2015, 01:01 PM

That's a big girl!

Congrats on getting her back!

Curious... has it been gone for +/-19 years... or just a couple?

CRMW · 11-30-2015, 02:02 PM

I've seen it and its huge! With the lift and tires it could be a problem as it will go over small mountains without noticing. If you were to get the front wheels up a snow bank or on the trunk of the Toyota in front you, a ladder would be needed to get to ground level.

When I saw it, I expected to be able to see the body seams where it was stitched together but after 20 or so years, the main reason for a respray is pealing clearcoat.

**BAD4X4** · 12-01-2015, 10:31 AM

Thanx Chris, it's been gone for 17 years. The truck will be lifted this week. I promise.

Tomahawk30 · 12-01-2015, 08:47 PM

Awesome truck Dana! Nice to see a familiar face too!

**BAD4X4** · 12-02-2015, 03:18 PM

Chris, I got a quote to get it painted black!!!! 😀😀😀😀

10-26-2015, 01:28 AM	#1
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	It's back!! Just like the title says, it's back!! Built this truck for my dad 20 years ago. Then he sold it. Then last night we drove 300 miles one way to buy it back. Its a lil rough from over the years. But it's back for good. Cheyenne super stretch cab, 4x4, 3/4ton, 454, turbo 400/205. As you can see, Dad was very excited I found it again. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

10-26-2015, 02:38 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: It's back!! Really cool any big changes coming for it __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

10-26-2015, 06:25 AM	#3
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: It's back!! Very cool truck and yup she's a keeper!

10-26-2015, 07:45 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: It's back!! Hey Dana, that's too cool! Glad to see it never wandered too far from home. Has your dad calmed down yet? __________________ "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 ~

10-26-2015, 09:39 AM	#5
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: It's back!! He is still excited. Its getting Tinted windows 4" lift 35's New wheels New carb Tune up New front bumper New emblems New door seals New carpet __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

11-01-2015, 11:50 AM	#6
CRMW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 72	Re: It's back!! I just saw this truck when I went to pickup the Orange 72 in the background of the first picture. This truck is in nice shape for a 20 year old build. Its got some wear and tear on it from 20 years of driving but I couldn't see any indication of the seams, the truck is solid and the original build is really holding up well. Was the frame power coated? From what I saw it was in better shape than the frame on my 2004. Make sure you upload some picts after you get the goodies installed. Chris

11-01-2015, 12:06 PM	#7
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: It's back!! Thanx Chris. Glad you and your daughter made it home safely with the cream sickle. Yes the frame and whole drivetrain is powder coated. Thanx again Chris. Take care of the 3 you got from me. lol. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

11-01-2015, 12:22 PM	#8
Oregon 1967 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 448	Re: It's back!! you don't see those around anymore. Glad you could bring it back home to the biggest little city in Oregon. Why change that front bumper with the rubber on it, I think it's cool being original but that's why it's your truck. You getting all this rain out east? __________________ Hey man 67 GMC Short Stepside 400 small block, turbo 350. Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650603

11-01-2015, 12:24 PM	#9
CRMW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 72	Re: It's back!! The DHS Officer at Eastport was pretty impressed with the Cream sickle, he is a old Chevy truck guy and he keeps an eye out for them crossing the border. He was telling me that I got a really good price from you as he see's a lot of junk for more money crossing.

11-01-2015, 06:49 PM	#10
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: It's back!! Sweet Dana! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

11-01-2015, 07:18 PM	#11
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: It's back!! Good for you finding it again..like the future plans for it too. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-28-2015, 12:43 PM	#12
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: It's back!! Did a little to the stretch last couple days. Tinted the Windows, put new front bumper on, took running boards off, and tunes it up. I changed my mind, going to put 6" lift on now and chrome 20's and 35's. Hopefully next week end. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

11-28-2015, 03:22 PM	#14
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: It's back!! GM didn't make many of those! An extended cab would really give me the room I desire for all the tools I like to carry. Congrats on the (re)find.

11-28-2015, 03:30 PM	#15
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: It's back!! 80's dodge van side door Windows. No GM sure dropped the ball back then. Every time I work on it, I fall more in love with it again. I'm also thinking when I paint it again, going Jonny Cash on it!! LONG. AND BLACK!!! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

11-28-2015, 06:31 PM	#16
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: It's back!! you did a great job on that truck for it to hold up 20 years and still look that good. congrats on bringing it home. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA



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11-29-2015, 04:30 AM	#17
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: It's back!! Hey that is one heck of a story, and its a tool box truck also!

11-29-2015, 10:10 PM	#18
CRMW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 72	Re: It's back!! What ya waiting for, there's not that much snow on the ground. Stretch needs the lift and wheels, get her done!

11-29-2015, 10:16 PM	#19
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: It's back!! love the stories of lost trucks coming home. cool rig __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

11-30-2015, 10:06 AM	#20
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: It's back!! Excited to see it lifted and new treads. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-30-2015, 01:01 PM	#21
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: It's back!! That's a big girl! Congrats on getting her back! Curious... has it been gone for +/-19 years... or just a couple? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-30-2015, 02:02 PM	#22
CRMW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 72	Re: It's back!! I've seen it and its huge! With the lift and tires it could be a problem as it will go over small mountains without noticing. If you were to get the front wheels up a snow bank or on the trunk of the Toyota in front you, a ladder would be needed to get to ground level. When I saw it, I expected to be able to see the body seams where it was stitched together but after 20 or so years, the main reason for a respray is pealing clearcoat.

12-01-2015, 10:31 AM	#23
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: It's back!! Thanx Chris, it's been gone for 17 years. The truck will be lifted this week. I promise. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

12-01-2015, 08:47 PM	#24
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: It's back!! Awesome truck Dana! Nice to see a familiar face too! __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

12-02-2015, 03:18 PM	#25
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: It's back!! Chris, I got a quote to get it painted black!!!! 😀😀😀😀 __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

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