NV 1972 Big Block Cheyenne Super C20

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

1972 Cheyenne Super C20 402/400, full disclosure starting with the bad:

The interior door panels are not Super Cheyenne, they're OEM standard panels. Once a very nice seat cover is bad. Dash pad is mostly gone.

Tach doesn't work, fuel gauge can be learned, speedo is 5-7 MPH too short. Lighter is missing. Headlights are dim, likely a ground issue.

Wiper motor is tired and not quite intermittent.

The replacement interior paint job was done poorly, same for the front firewall. The white paint isn't original. This truck had a 558 paint code, light blue (aka medium blue) bottom and dark blue top.

Sliding rear glass needs attention. The instrument panel grain is poor.

No heat, primarily because the heater core is bypassed. The duct is there less an S duct. The A/C isn't operable, but the system is primarily intact. The temperature controller needs attention.

It likes oil, some of which is due to leaks. It's been that way since I bought it 5-6 years ago. I've probably driven this truck 8-10K since.

The battery box leaves much to be desired.

Rust has burned through the body in spot(s) on the following.

• Upper LH windshield corner would take some work. However the rear window frame appears solid
• Doors and fenders, one spot each
• The tailgate is unfit for restoration
• The cab's RH rear corner floor
• Roof gutter
• Small areas in the front head panel.
• Spot on the firewall.

The steering wheel saw its day decades ago. This has three fuel tanks, but only the cab's tank is being used.

Chrome air cleaner and valve covers, gross

THE GOOD:

Nice headliner, though consistent rust on the chrome. Clean visors, clean mirrors. Very clean AM radio, works, but the signal isn't great, probably a ground issue, my guess. Nice glove box door grain, seems the ash tray too. I believe the glove box liner is factory, it's blue and in good condition.

The Edlebrock has maybe 7K on it. Elect. choke. HEI distributor.

The entire brake system was replaced approx. 7K ago, less the hardlines.

Signals and brake lights work, same for the roof lights & cargo light, and probably the reverse lights as well. Dome works, but the door jam switches are intermittent.

I haven't studied the suspension and feel no problems. Transmission is smooth, kickdown works. No indications of a an axle issue, which was serviced with the brakes. Steering could be tighter, but it drives comfortably.

Power steering was recently flushed. I haven't noted any leaks anywhere beyond motor oil.

Wheels are NICE. Western turbines, polished & clear coated. The tires have 5-6K on them.

Nice solid frame. The core support and skirts can use some light attention where they meet, but they're real good parts.

Perfect windshield molding. Clean hood and auxiliary battery tray. The cowl panel is decent.

Hardware throughout is mostly good. Good bed. Clean outer grille, and the inner grille is solid.

Clean front bumper and bumper guards. A pair of fog lights mounted on it, they look vintage but are not operating, which is probably the wiring.

Solid rear bumper. The exhaust system sounds great.

The doors and door windows are fully operational, but the roll ups windows could use new sweeps.

Newer Edlebrock carb. with electric choke on an Edlebrock manifold, and replacement fan shroud. Not for the truest perhaps but it runs well.

It's an original 402 Super A/C truck for sure. Starts every time, a blast to drive and I'll miss it.

$5500.