Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Cheyenne454 · 05-13-2007, 11:21 PM

I have a 72 short bed, Cheyenne that I believe came with a 454 from the factory. The glove box sticker indicates it has a LS5 454 V8 (see pic). There is also a well worn sticker on the drivers side inner fender (emission control sticker) that says 454, 1972 model year etc. Could it be?

outlawc · 05-13-2007, 11:45 PM

Looks to me like it says LS6. Maybe just the way the picture is but that is what I see. I didnt know GM put those in trucks.

67CHIP72 · 05-13-2007, 11:55 PM

Don't want to be rude, but I believe that sticker might be new and made to look old. Alot of mispellings on that sticker. 454 impossible I think.

**Bob B.** · 05-14-2007, 03:24 AM

If I had to guess, I would think that if any '72 trucks were built with 454's, they would have had LS-4's. I would like to see some more pictures of this truck.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-14-2007, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 67CHIP72

Don't want to be rude, but I believe that sticker might be new and made to look old. Alot of mispellings on that sticker. 454 impossible I think.

i agree about the sticker, ive never heard of "full WHELL covers"

sameyrasmea72 · 05-14-2007, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

i agree about the sticker, ive never heard of "full WHELL covers"

I 3rd that. The AM/FM would say something about push button, the tilt would be listed as comfort-tilt and I don't think the trans mission would be listed as a turbo hydra matic.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-14-2007, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

I 3rd that. The AM/FM would say something about push button, the tilt would be listed as comfort-tilt and I don't think the trans mission would be listed as a turbo hydra matic.

mine is listed as turbo hydramatic, thats why thier called turbo350 and turbo400

heavy71chevy · 05-14-2007, 04:58 AM

yea mine is a turbo hydramatice 400...as for the mispelled words..mine has a few aswell,,i believe the protectoplates were hand typed like the driver side door jam vin id ..its possible i guess but i would think if it is its a very rare truck

Longhorn Man · 05-14-2007, 05:03 AM

I've seen typos on the SPIDS before. (this has nothing to do with the protectoplate, that's in the waranty book)
One thing not mentioned, the font looks like the 67/68 odd balls. Never seen a 69 - 72 with that typing font.
never seen paint described as solid black paint,
Didn't a 72 super come with cloth seats? Instead of optioned with it? (not sure, don't have time to look it up at the moment)
Why does it list the partial model number in the special equipment spot?
Why would a super have trim listed? They come with both upoper and lower automaticly.
A siuper would also have the acc guages (although the tach would still be listed)

72Cheyenne454, it sounds like a cool truck... but I personally don't think it is real.
I WOULD recemend however, for you to remove the seats, and look in the springs, and see if you could locate the build sheet.

sameyrasmea72 · 05-14-2007, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

mine is listed as turbo hydramatic, thats why thier called turbo350 and turbo400

OK! I was going by memory and it did not sound right. Sorry! MIne is a turbo400.

Longhorn man, I think the seats would come in vinyl and the optional cloth would be the houndstooth.

A super would already have the belt moulding.

centsless · 05-14-2007, 06:43 AM

The type set still doesn't look right for a 72. Also, wouldn't it be covered with a laminate? I agree with Longhornman, pull the seat and see if the build sheet is there.

OhNoJoe · 05-14-2007, 08:46 AM

Can't you write GM and give them the vin. I thought I saw that on their restro page or something. I Thought did it with my 63 but I forget where I wrote. I know I did it with a VW (Yes I'm a geek) and got all kinds of info back.

ccd3 · 05-14-2007, 10:43 AM

I have to agree that the sheet is suspect... it really looks like that build sheet came off a dot matrix printer... those were about as rare as a 454 in a C-10 in 1972

ed2552 · 05-14-2007, 10:55 AM

my sheet is not laminated either. i have a 67 and it looks just like that, the typing, i mean. it does not say the motor, though. all i know is that it was a V8, and i don't know what it is, all i know is that the 305 is not original, where could i send it to find out more? sorry about changing the subject

Spray-Bomb · 05-14-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OhNoJoe

Can't you write GM and give them the vin. I thought I saw that on their restro page or something. I Thought did it with my 63 but I forget where I wrote. I know I did it with a VW (Yes I'm a geek) and got all kinds of info back.

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sameyrasmea72 · 05-14-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ed2552

my sheet is not laminated either. i have a 67 and it looks just like that, the typing, i mean. it does not say the motor, though. all i know is that it was a V8, and i don't know what it is, all i know is that the 305 is not original, where could i send it to find out more? sorry about changing the subject

If your truck is a 67 and come with a base v-8(in other words no upgrade option on the glove box) then I think it would have been a 283 originally

72Levi · 05-14-2007, 01:13 PM

The font does not look right for a 1972 Cheyenne Super.

BurnoutNova · 05-14-2007, 01:20 PM

doesnt look real to me either

05-13-2007, 11:21 PM	#1
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 456	Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic I have a 72 short bed, Cheyenne that I believe came with a 454 from the factory. The glove box sticker indicates it has a LS5 454 V8 (see pic). There is also a well worn sticker on the drivers side inner fender (emission control sticker) that says 454, 1972 model year etc. Could it be? Attached Images

05-13-2007, 11:45 PM	#2
outlawc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 211	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic Looks to me like it says LS6. Maybe just the way the picture is but that is what I see. I didnt know GM put those in trucks.

05-13-2007, 11:55 PM	#3
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic Don't want to be rude, but I believe that sticker might be new and made to look old. Alot of mispellings on that sticker. 454 impossible I think. __________________ In Search Of

05-14-2007, 03:24 AM	#4
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,341	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic If I had to guess, I would think that if any '72 trucks were built with 454's, they would have had LS-4's. I would like to see some more pictures of this truck. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

05-14-2007, 04:58 AM	#8
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic yea mine is a turbo hydramatice 400...as for the mispelled words..mine has a few aswell,,i believe the protectoplates were hand typed like the driver side door jam vin id ..its possible i guess but i would think if it is its a very rare truck __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

05-14-2007, 05:03 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic I've seen typos on the SPIDS before. (this has nothing to do with the protectoplate, that's in the waranty book) One thing not mentioned, the font looks like the 67/68 odd balls. Never seen a 69 - 72 with that typing font. never seen paint described as solid black paint, Didn't a 72 super come with cloth seats? Instead of optioned with it? (not sure, don't have time to look it up at the moment) Why does it list the partial model number in the special equipment spot? Why would a super have trim listed? They come with both upoper and lower automaticly. A siuper would also have the acc guages (although the tach would still be listed) 72Cheyenne454, it sounds like a cool truck... but I personally don't think it is real. I WOULD recemend however, for you to remove the seats, and look in the springs, and see if you could locate the build sheet. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 05-14-2007 at 05:12 AM.

05-14-2007, 06:43 AM	#11
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic The type set still doesn't look right for a 72. Also, wouldn't it be covered with a laminate? I agree with Longhornman, pull the seat and see if the build sheet is there. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board Last edited by centsless; 05-14-2007 at 06:44 AM.

05-14-2007, 08:46 AM	#12
OhNoJoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 182	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic Can't you write GM and give them the vin. I thought I saw that on their restro page or something. I Thought did it with my 63 but I forget where I wrote. I know I did it with a VW (Yes I'm a geek) and got all kinds of info back.

05-14-2007, 10:43 AM	#13
ccd3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 93	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic I have to agree that the sheet is suspect... it really looks like that build sheet came off a dot matrix printer... those were about as rare as a 454 in a C-10 in 1972

05-14-2007, 10:55 AM	#14
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic my sheet is not laminated either. i have a 67 and it looks just like that, the typing, i mean. it does not say the motor, though. all i know is that it was a V8, and i don't know what it is, all i know is that the 305 is not original, where could i send it to find out more? sorry about changing the subject __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

05-14-2007, 01:13 PM	#17
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic The font does not look right for a 1972 Cheyenne Super. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

05-14-2007, 01:20 PM	#18
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Factory LS5 454 V8? See pic doesnt look real to me either

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