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My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
My saga with this truck started earier this year when I was out for breakfast with my family and spotted a truck parked outside. Even though it was pretty far away with an obstructed view, I immediately recognized what it was.
After a few days I worked up the courage to knock on the door. I talked with an older gentleman who was a die hard chevy truck guy. His collection was mostly square bodies at one time, but he also had this truck. It appeared that his better days were behind him, but he had fond memories of his vehicles. He even put a washer and dryer in his garage to wash the towels he used to keep his collection looking nice. I would guess it had been a better part of a decade or more since he was active in the hobby. The truck I was interested in was parked outside with garbage in the bed, full of leaves and tree debris in every nook and cranny and looked like it had been there for a while. I asked if he would sell it. I thought I would get one over on him, but he was a sharp old guy and a brutal negotiator. I left defeated. I went back a few times over the next 6 months to talk with him which I think he liked, but I could never budge him on the price. Eventually I got him down a few thousand off his asking, but it was more than I wanted to spend so I walked away. After thinking about it literaly all year, I decided I was going to give him what he wanted. I couldn't reach him and to my surprise he passed away just a few months ago. He reminded me of my father so I was a little more upset then I expected to be. This is where my story starts with the truck. I was able to purchase it from the family whom I have met throughout the year. I gave them what the owner had negotiated with me months back, at this point I wasn't letting someone else get it. I have uncovered some of the truck's history through original paperwork and previous bill of sales, registration etc. Along with some detective work on the current state of the vehicle as it sits, and what has and has not been done to it over time. I highly doubt this vehicle has made it to the internet so I am reluctant to post pictures of it, but figured I would share on this site only. Can anyone guess what this truck is? With some detective work on this site you can somewhat figure it out. I have a bunch more pictures I have to save and change file size. I promise more pictures and story to come.
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1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9" |
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
I'll say a 72 Cheyenne Super short bed??
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Long bed 71 2wd -
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Man ! What a story and you did the right thing. If it were me , I would have done the same. It is only the right thing to do.
Good save . Vic |
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Ooops!
Wrong place, wrong thread, wrong forum! Last edited by geezer#99; 12-03-2022 at 12:16 AM. |
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Green Super shortbed
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
great work and a great story.i'm glad it made the truck made it to you.sometimes the story is as valuable as the truck.take care.
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Here are a few pictures. More to follow as well a some original documentation I stumbled across in glove box.
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1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9" |
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
It is in desperate need of a scrubbing but appears to be in pretty respectable shape. Interior is better than I could have hoped for.
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1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9" |
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
I dug through the glovebox and found the build sheet, protecto plate and warranty card, dealer paperwork and previous for sale information and a reciept for when the previous owner purchased it in 1995. I've got a bunch more info to share but I am out of time for the day.
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1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9" |
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
WOW
Congratulations For me, that is the funnest part of this hobby “Finding them” Which isn’t so easy anymore . Great score Great story |
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
That's a sweet find.. Congrats!
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Awesome find, and a great story. Looked like some solid options were ordered with it as well.
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Great find perseverance paid of nicely
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Score!
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Great find
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Well.
Done. Congrats!
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
I like it
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
congrats! and a 557 custom two tone to boot! (I'm partial...) Great find
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
That is a nice score. Great color, great options, super nice truck!
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Wow that brings back memories, a guy I worked with most of my career bought a used SWB Super with the same color combo and about the same options around 75-76 from Chase Chevrolet in Stockton Ca.
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Excellent truck. Just goes to show patience pays off. Congrats
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
Awesome!!!! 557 is the best!!! You really don’t see them much. I’m a bit partial I guess as mine was originally a 557. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
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Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date
This truck also has the strange PA1 wheel covers. I’ve seen them on the highlander but not this style. I think they were basically the same as the Monte Carlo wheel covers? Long gone but interesting.
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1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9" |
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