1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build!

[lolife99]

Just my opinion,... but the real deal "high dollar" restoration will require the chassis to be nut and bolt correct.
All colors, and finishes.
I think it will be hard to make a profit.
(just my 2 cents)

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

Ah...nothing like the feeling of opening that NOS part that arrives via the mail/UPS/FedEx. But then the elated feeling wanes and we need more...MORE...MORE!
Nice find, Jonathan.

Thanks

Originally Posted by 67cheby

get the other truck if you are going for a BIG BUCK build !! my opinion

That's the way I'm leaning

Originally Posted by gcburdic

WHAT??!?!?! you are going to change directions after 15 pages of updates...I'm shocked

If you wanna complete original big block, big buck swb super build then go for the other one....you'll be selling to a limited market, but I know you know that already

Crazy for me to change my mind, huh?
Yep, I realize it's going to be a VERY limited market due to the price....therefore I want no reason for someone to question the legitimacy of the truck

Originally Posted by no moa

wow, i'd do it.

thanks

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I think it would be a smart move to get the real deal. I was suprised when this thread was started to see you use all these high dollar parts and it not be the real deal.

That's been my thought from the beginning too...I had some people tell me it might not matter...but that's a big chance to take

Originally Posted by lolife99

Just my opinion,... but the real deal "high dollar" restoration will require the chassis to be nut and bolt correct.
All colors, and finishes.
I think it will be hard to make a profit.
(just my 2 cents)

I've run the numbers a few times now and I'll do okay even if it sells for less than I'm expecting. I have great hookups for body/paint/glass that really help me save. And I've done relatively well buying all this NOS stuff...

If I hadn't seen CSM and Jerry Brown's over restored trucks selling for 50-70K within the last 6 months I'd be concerned about making a profit too...but I'm going to build a truck modeled after theirs (and using many of the same parts for that matter (CSM parts who Jerry also uses)
So it really comes down to the quality of the body work and paint that would be the only difference (other than the marketing/reputation advantage that they have) And I'm confident in the guys doing the body work and paint!