1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build!

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I think I'll hang onto it for now

haha i was jokin that is a clean gate i now ou will put it to good use

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

haha i was jokin that is a clean gate i now ou will put it to good use

Me too man, the gate on the bed is rust free but bowed and a few dents. The orange and white one is the real cherry one! That one is amazing for its' lack of dings/dents

[67cheby]

nice work...keep the pics coming

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I just feel it's an upgrade and I REALLY hate the way the stock A/C box and hoses fill up an engine bay. I know, personal preference is not a good idea when trying to sell a vehicle...but I think it's a change for the better in most people's eyes. And anyone wanting to do a 100% resto could easily take the vintage air out and put a stock system in. I'm not going to weld the firewall. It a surefit system.

I still could change my mind....I've been known to....and if someone sent me a message saying they were interested in the truck when complete and wanted factory air.....well....it would get factory air

I understand that. I've got a 69 Camaro that was an air car and I went with Vintage on that too. It was originally a 350 2 bbl NOM, powerglide car that now has a 454 in it so I felt free to do whatever I wanted with it.

[RCbowtie69]

You are making some headway,keep up the work & pictures coming

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

nice work...keep the pics coming

Thanks. I will get to more "work" soon. More pics on the way

Originally Posted by Zoomin

I understand that. I've got a 69 Camaro that was an air car and I went with Vintage on that too. It was originally a 350 2 bbl NOM, powerglide car that now has a 454 in it so I felt free to do whatever I wanted with it.

That's what's keeping me going back and forth on this one. It is a converted lwb....but it was done the right way and is a true SWB BB framed Cheyenne Super BB that's loaded....decisions...decisions.....especially since this arrived today...

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

You are making some headway,keep up the work & pictures coming

Thanks, I'll get cranking up on it shortly. Some more pics headed your way

[VA72C10]

Well, not much work done on the truck today. Was super busy with a potential side job and I also met up with boardmember PGSigns to deliver his new wheels So I have some more truck money

I got to spend some quality time with my 3 and 6 yr old girls out in the garage showing them what things were and how they worked. I forgot to mention that my 3yr old was on my lap or in her princess chair out in the garage half the other night I was taking the dash apart. It was great to share time with her and listen to her 10million and 1 questions about what I was doing. She keeps asking me if I'm ready to paint it yet She remembers getting in the back of my blazer when it was painted. She really enjoyed that. My daughters will each get a ride in this one when it's painted and on the road.

We decided to grab a bunch of the smaller parts and lay them out for a picture or three.....
I keep finding more parts for this build! It's nice to have a lot of parts in my garage/house sometimes



Super nice original dash pad...might as well be NOS!!!


T3 headlights


New bezels and lenses for all lights


All stainless fasteners for the interior. Love this kit as it's all labeled for each interior
piece



Super nice original armrests...again like NOS



Restored black belts



Guide parking lights



New front grille emblem and NOS door edge guards



And...it's got a Big Block so this will go in the gauge cluster when I build it...after I clean it up

[67chevy1series]

wow i would love to pull out boxes for my 67 cst and just build away!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow i would love to pull out boxes for my 67 cst and just build away!

It makes it nice. I have almost all the weatherstrip needed also. Going to be really nice when I get ready to put it together after paint.

[67chevy1series]

same here i just need the ones on the firewall but i am going to try and plug all the holes for the firewall that are un needed.... i want it loudish on the out side but a little quieter on the inside so i can have a conversation with out troubles or listen to my radio, hehe.

[67-72trucks]

This is going to be a really nice truck when finished! Cheyenne super man does awesome work. He restored my belts, door panels red..If you want a nice paint job send the truck my way

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

same here i just need the ones on the firewall but i am going to try and plug all the holes for the firewall that are un needed.... i want it loudish on the out side but a little quieter on the inside so i can have a conversation with out troubles or listen to my radio, hehe.

Sounds good. I'm going to run a pretty mellow muffler on this one but it should have a nice rumble being a big block!

Originally Posted by 67-72trucks

This is going to be a really nice truck when finished! Cheyenne super man does awesome work. He restored my belts, door panels red..If you want a nice paint job send the truck my way

Thanks. If you were a little closer.....

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

screw holes for the carpet gas tank cover, etc....

where are the holes for the gas tank carpet? my 67 was a regular c10 and didnt have buddy buckets so i will be installing gas tank carpet so any help on where any mounting to the carpet would be great thanks

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

where are the holes for the gas tank carpet? my 67 was a regular c10 and didnt have buddy buckets so i will be installing gas tank carpet so any help on where any mounting to the carpet would be great thanks

I can take measurements for you if you like.... but with a new carpet kit you could really just space them out evenly.

[67chevy1series]

i dont even know where you screw them haha in the double wall area above tha gas tank or on the bottom? measurements and pics would be awsome!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

i dont even know where you screw them haha in the double wall area above tha gas tank or on the bottom? measurements and pics would be awsome!

I'll get the measurements for you. They go just above the tank under the window. The pics are on this thread already...

[67chevy1series]

is this it? i dont know if i want to screw into the carpet and then into the cab right there....do i have to do this,in order to have the carpet stay in p[lace and look good?

[VA72C10]

There are a total of 12 holes....that is one of them. They run the entire way across the back of the cab. You might be able to use velcro sewn to the carpet and glued to the cab.

[67chevy1series]

do i have to screw it there? i would rather have it screw lower but then it would only be single metal what if i let it just ''lay'' against the gas tank?

[VA72C10]

Screwing it in is the correct way. As I edited my above post to say, you could do velcro also.

I finally got my inner A/C box out. Just had to hit it hard with both hands a few times and it was loose enough to pull out.

Worked on gutting the doors and the driver's vent crank is fused to the regulator??? Thinking someone JB welded it or something. Have to charge up the sawzall tomorrow. Then I'll be gutting the doors and sanding off the paint on the cab in preparation to taking it in for welding patch panels and then body work.

[VA72C10]

Hopefully will have this headed my way next week

[71blksuper4x4]

Nice, looks like you are on your way to a nice Super. Correct details with the gas tank carpet holes. I might have you measure those out for me. Do you have the special brass tabs for the carpet? Trevor

[dos0711]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Hopefully will have this headed my way next week

Would LOVE to have one of those but the price keeps me from having one...

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Nice, looks like you are on your way to a nice Super. Correct details with the gas tank carpet holes. I might have you measure those out for me. Do you have the special brass tabs for the carpet? Trevor

Thanks. I am going to pull some measurements tomorrow and will post them up here.

Brass tabs..... I'll have to look through the box of parts/hardware I have. Do you have a picture of what they look like?

Originally Posted by dos0711

Would LOVE to have one of those but the price keeps me from having one...

If this wasn't a super BB truck, I wouldn't have gone with a factory AM/FM. They make nice aftermarket ones around 200 that fit the factory hole and honestly will put out better sound with better reception.

[67chevy1series]

oh ok i seen your post yes velcro could be an option......nice work on getting it all torn apart it is kinda fun.