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06-06-2004, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Southern Ohio
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Hello, New to the board.
I am looking to buy a 1972 cheyenne swb or lwb 1/2 ton truck. I prefer a 4x4 but realize that they are somewhat hard to find and plan on converting a 2wd to 4wd if I cannot locate a 4x4. I plan on a total restore of the truck that I buy but I would like to start with one that has good sheet metal if it is possible to find such an truck.
 I live in the southern part of Ohio across the river from Ky. and would be willing to travel a reasonable distance of say 500 miles for a good truck. Would appreciate hearing from anyone that knows of a good truck for sale.Thanks Don |
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06-06-2004, 09:15 PM
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You talkin to ME!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Skyline, Alabama
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Welcome
Welcome from Alabama
Im sure you wont have a problem finding what you are looking for here. Good Luck
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06-06-2004, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Brookings, SD
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Look at autotrader.com and Ebay. Start with a 4x4, it will save you lots of time and money. Pay more to get a truck with little rust and damage if possible.
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06-06-2004, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field
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HI! Welcome to the board from Wisconsin.
I would suggest in spending as much time as necessary to find the right truck. I have heard of people looking for several years to find the high optioned truck of their dreams. If you must convert, (which will then only have intrinsic value to yourself, as someone looking to buy a clean short bed 4X4 will most likely be turned off by a converted truck), you can find many canadates to start from. You can also convert a base model to a Super Cheyanne or CST by adding the required options and typing out a glove box option sheet (also available by board vendors). Good luck with your search, and glad to have you around 
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06-06-2004, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Clanton, AL
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Welcome from South Alabama as well!
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85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal! 
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06-06-2004, 09:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: madison indiana
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Welcome from Southern Indiana! If you find a good clean 2wd body you would probably be better off to swap the body to a 4x4 frame rather than converting the 2wd. I might be able to find you 4x4 lwb frame.
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jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com Last edited by jamie72; 06-06-2004 at 10:02 PM. |
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06-06-2004, 10:02 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier)
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Welcome from NJ
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06-06-2004, 10:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 8,831
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Welcome from soggy SW Washington State.....
Have a 72 GMC 1/2 ton, short stepside, 350, auto, factory tach dash, factory bucket seats, tilt wheel, ralleys on her....asking $5500
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06-06-2004, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Cheyenne, Wy
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Welcome from Abilene Tx. And good luck on the search!!
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06-06-2004, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Southern Ohio
Posts: 489
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Thanks to all for the welcome.
Jamie72, I will keep your offer in mind on locating a frame if I have no luck in finding a 4x4 truck. 71swb4x4, I think you are absolutely correct in that it is better to buy a truck with very little rust and no damage to start with. I plan on doing a frame off restoration and while I realize it is very difficult, perhaps impossible to reach perfection I will strive to get as close as I possibly can to that end. Thanks again to all who responded to my post. Don |
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06-06-2004, 11:49 PM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
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Welcome From Southern Oregon..
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06-07-2004, 12:53 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,448
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Welcome from South Mississippi! Patience is a virtue when you know what you want!
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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06-07-2004, 01:03 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Williston, North Dakota
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Welcome from another newbie :)
I am also sort of new to the boards...but never miss the chance to welcome newbies like me....here, this link might help you. I dont know how serious he is, but, I did see the link...I have talked with him a few times about another deal, and he is a very nice guy, and willing to help in any way he can...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...436#post854436 2nd post from the top...and he is in TN... anyways good luck with the hunt, I know what it is like, as I am on a hunt to find a 1st Gen 2wd Blazer, and it is jsut as hard as finding what you are looking for....<sigh> but, with this board, i hope that i can one day own one... Lenny
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06-07-2004, 05:41 AM
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user # 2756
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Posts: 4,612
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Welcome to the board, I just bought my 71 chevy from Dean, he's in your area there. Hauled it 600 miles home. Of course I installed a new bed and cab, still have some issues with the front clip, but it's coming along. Keep looking, definetly start w/ a 4wd frame.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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06-07-2004, 09:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Cincinnati,Ohio
Posts: 9
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cincinnati
I have a 2wd LWB 1971 c-10 for sale not realy on the market yet but will
be doing so soon . its got new rockers ,floors, cab corners ,floor supports nad a good daily driver. contact me for more info. Asking $ 2,500. Shawn dsmaglecic@yahoo.com |
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