1971 Cheyenne?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

timzrides · 08-04-2007, 10:43 PM

I have (had) well, still have some remaining pieces of from a 1971 Cheyenne. It was black with the woodgrain trim but no A/C. Could you guys help and tell we which truck of the 71-72 was the one above all others. What was the difference between a C-10 and my old Cheyenne? Was it the woodgrain because there wasn't many other options. Thanks, I'll be waiting.

wibilly · 08-04-2007, 11:06 PM

chyanne super was the top of the line,but i got one of them today that didn't even have air

shaneschevys · 08-04-2007, 11:06 PM

I would think the wood grain would be the main difference. My grandfather had a cheyenne super with man steering & a 3spd trans. But it had all the other other "super" options.

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2007, 04:55 AM

the option packages were nothing but trim. Guages were optional with the exception of on the cheyenne super, which IIRC, was a late 71 option.
You could get the cheyenne on a 250 inline/3 speed bench seet stepside truck with manual brakes, steering, non a/c, no radio.... these were all options on top of the package.

eedgell · 08-05-2007, 09:39 AM

So a Cheyenne could be a badge and some wood trim with little else, but a C-10 could have A/C, and a tach, ect..... if ordered with? Have to always check those options!

PanelDeland · 08-05-2007, 10:40 AM

"Back in the day" when you(or the dealer) ordered a truck they had a sheet of options and you could check off what you wanted.There were lots of trucks that came optioned as the factory saw fit and sold fom the lot but you could actually order a 6 cyl 3 peed column shift with FM radio and power steering and brakes.The industry has evolved to what we get today,if you want power seats you have to get the luxury convienience package with power windows,seats,auto,AC,seat warmers, and 17 cupholders.If you don't want the rest of it you can't get the seats.
This is where the COPO dealers used the factory to build muscle cars, with heater delete,radio delete,and the biggest baddest performance driveline the factory offered in anything.

ChevLoRay · 08-05-2007, 10:51 AM

yeah, what He said.

Today, the manufacturers have "packages" over which we have no options to vary the content. I don't think we can even buy a white vehicle with base engine and manual transmission without there being a basic package that also includes "stuff".

My 1969 Dealer Data Book let folks pick and choose, within the ranges set aside, the content and colors that were desired. I really liked doing that when Dad got a "Buyers Guide" for the '63 Fords...right after the 63 1/2 body changes came out. There were few limitations on engine/transmission combos. Thunderbird had a few. Unless there was a note that said N/A, it was available. Ditto for '69. I think the Japanese vehicles (Honda & Toyota) set the groundwork for the packages that are de rigeur for today's manufacturers.

08-04-2007, 10:43 PM	#1
timzrides Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 351	1971 Cheyenne?? I have (had) well, still have some remaining pieces of from a 1971 Cheyenne. It was black with the woodgrain trim but no A/C. Could you guys help and tell we which truck of the 71-72 was the one above all others. What was the difference between a C-10 and my old Cheyenne? Was it the woodgrain because there wasn't many other options. Thanks, I'll be waiting.

08-04-2007, 11:06 PM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: 1971 Cheyenne?? chyanne super was the top of the line,but i got one of them today that didn't even have air __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

08-04-2007, 11:06 PM	#3
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: 1971 Cheyenne?? I would think the wood grain would be the main difference. My grandfather had a cheyenne super with man steering & a 3spd trans. But it had all the other other "super" options. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club** Last edited by shaneschevys; 08-04-2007 at 11:08 PM.

08-05-2007, 04:55 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 1971 Cheyenne?? the option packages were nothing but trim. Guages were optional with the exception of on the cheyenne super, which IIRC, was a late 71 option. You could get the cheyenne on a 250 inline/3 speed bench seet stepside truck with manual brakes, steering, non a/c, no radio.... these were all options on top of the package.

08-05-2007, 09:39 AM	#5
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: 1971 Cheyenne?? So a Cheyenne could be a badge and some wood trim with little else, but a C-10 could have A/C, and a tach, ect..... if ordered with? Have to always check those options! __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

08-05-2007, 10:40 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 1971 Cheyenne?? "Back in the day" when you(or the dealer) ordered a truck they had a sheet of options and you could check off what you wanted.There were lots of trucks that came optioned as the factory saw fit and sold fom the lot but you could actually order a 6 cyl 3 peed column shift with FM radio and power steering and brakes.The industry has evolved to what we get today,if you want power seats you have to get the luxury convienience package with power windows,seats,auto,AC,seat warmers, and 17 cupholders.If you don't want the rest of it you can't get the seats. This is where the COPO dealers used the factory to build muscle cars, with heater delete,radio delete,and the biggest baddest performance driveline the factory offered in anything. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-05-2007, 10:51 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 1971 Cheyenne?? yeah, what He said. Today, the manufacturers have "packages" over which we have no options to vary the content. I don't think we can even buy a white vehicle with base engine and manual transmission without there being a basic package that also includes "stuff". My 1969 Dealer Data Book let folks pick and choose, within the ranges set aside, the content and colors that were desired. I really liked doing that when Dad got a "Buyers Guide" for the '63 Fords...right after the 63 1/2 body changes came out. There were few limitations on engine/transmission combos. Thunderbird had a few. Unless there was a note that said N/A, it was available. Ditto for '69. I think the Japanese vehicles (Honda & Toyota) set the groundwork for the packages that are de rigeur for today's manufacturers. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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