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jhama78 · 11-09-2017, 09:28 AM

Interior looks great! Love the color and the steering wheel

**Speedracer39** · 11-09-2017, 10:39 AM

Looking Good

Lanman1972 · 11-09-2017, 02:06 PM

I used a repop steering wheel on the orange truck and never liked it. I had purchased one of the wooden wheels for the green truck and one Sunday afternoon I put it on the orange truck and it never came off. So I bought another. I really like the size and feel.

Lanman1972 · 04-07-2018, 04:56 PM

I been busy with a lot of small items. I have most of the underhood parts painted satin black. Also have the rear frame and diff cleaned, painted and reassembled. Getting ready to cut the frame and then pull the engine for cleaning and gaskets. More pics to come, should get a lot done in the next couple months.

RedRider · 04-12-2018, 09:28 AM

The truck is coming together very nicely! With all the cutting and welding so far, that SWB conversion must've been a breeze.

So you had to split that pass. fender cup because of alignment? Bravo on all the other body work.

Lanman1972 · 04-12-2018, 11:47 AM

The fender cup needs to be stretched out some to fit properly. I've seen others that did this as well. I bought mine from Manes Truck Parts and it is nice piece, just needed some massaging.

Lanman1972 · 04-12-2018, 11:56 AM

Buddy and I cut the frame last night. I had all the preliminary items removed and jack stands in place before he came over. Once we started, it took 3 1/2 hours to cut and reassemble using the Brothers conversion kit. One note! the Brothers template supplied in my kit was off 1/2" for the cab mount location. This thread discusses the template error.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753975

Lanman1972 · 04-23-2018, 08:15 PM

Update, truck is now a shorty. Front suspension components mostly removed. Pulling the engine this week for good cleaning and gaskets. Frame will be scraped(47 years of crud) and cleaned and then painted with chassis saver. I have a lot of the underhood accessories painted semi gloss black. Also order complete brake line set from inline tube, very nice parts. Found that I have a go fast optioned air cleaner, notice the extra holes. Finally making good progress! Feels good.

Lanman1972 · 04-23-2018, 08:21 PM

Another note from the weekend, I fixed the wing window seal on my '72. I never liked the way the rubber seal looked, turns out I did not have it installed correctly. I still need to trim window sweep back about an inch. Looks much cleaner with the seal inside the door.

Lanman1972 · 05-02-2018, 06:44 AM

Had a busy weekend. Pulled the engine and trans for cleaning. Engine runs very well, so I'll change the timing set and replace all gaskets. 8 hours of scraping and cleaning on the frame and another 4 to paint. Ready to paint the firewall next. I think I am done tearing it apart and should be putting it back together soon.

RedRider · 05-02-2018, 09:17 AM

Lookin good! That's a lot of work.

Lanman1972 · 05-06-2018, 04:11 PM

Pics of progress!

Lanman1972 · 05-06-2018, 04:18 PM

More

Lanman1972 · 05-20-2018, 09:37 PM

Making a lot progress! All new brake lines from Inline tube are awesome. Still need to clean up the trans and get installed.

Lanman1972 · 06-02-2018, 07:54 PM

Front suspension is all back together, all new springs and Moog parts. Trans is next and then the exhaust. All new wiring harnesses are installed. Took the radiator in for testing, should have it back early in the week. Then I can fire it up and make it movable under its own power.

RedRider · 06-05-2018, 09:12 AM

Truck is coming along great. Once I get mine roadworthy again I'm headed straight to the muffler shop to get a bead on that frame cut.

Lanman1972 · 06-29-2018, 01:38 PM

Finally drove it outside today. So far its running great and no leaks. Here's some pics.

Lanman1972 · 06-29-2018, 01:41 PM

More!

Odaroloc · 07-01-2018, 11:17 AM

Looks great! its gonna look really nice next to the 72 when its done!

Lanman1972 · 08-06-2018, 08:15 PM

Cab is painted and cleared. I wet sanded and polished a corner. Now on to the doors and fenders.

Stickman · 08-07-2018, 08:56 AM

Looking Good

orngsikL · 08-07-2018, 08:32 PM

wow! looks great!

68Gold/white · 08-08-2018, 10:20 AM

Did you rebuild the engine?

Lanman1972 · 08-09-2018, 11:05 AM

I did not rebuild the engine. It ran really well when I got it, just had leaks everywhere. I cleaned it up, painted and put all new gaskets on it. I used the one piece oil pan gasket that is very nice.

Lanman1972 · 09-22-2018, 04:48 PM

Update on progress! I've been busy trying to get the front finished before the cold weather comes.

11-09-2017, 09:28 AM	#51
jhama78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eastern Shore VA Posts: 366	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Interior looks great! Love the color and the steering wheel __________________ -j-rod '06 3500 LWB CC 4wd, 8.1 Allison

11-09-2017, 10:39 AM	#52
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 596	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Looking Good

11-09-2017, 02:06 PM	#53
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck I used a repop steering wheel on the orange truck and never liked it. I had purchased one of the wooden wheels for the green truck and one Sunday afternoon I put it on the orange truck and it never came off. So I bought another. I really like the size and feel. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

04-07-2018, 04:56 PM	#54
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck I been busy with a lot of small items. I have most of the underhood parts painted satin black. Also have the rear frame and diff cleaned, painted and reassembled. Getting ready to cut the frame and then pull the engine for cleaning and gaskets. More pics to come, should get a lot done in the next couple months. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

04-12-2018, 09:28 AM	#55
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck The truck is coming together very nicely! With all the cutting and welding so far, that SWB conversion must've been a breeze. So you had to split that pass. fender cup because of alignment? Bravo on all the other body work. __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

04-12-2018, 11:47 AM	#56
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck The fender cup needs to be stretched out some to fit properly. I've seen others that did this as well. I bought mine from Manes Truck Parts and it is nice piece, just needed some massaging. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

04-12-2018, 11:56 AM	#57
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Buddy and I cut the frame last night. I had all the preliminary items removed and jack stands in place before he came over. Once we started, it took 3 1/2 hours to cut and reassemble using the Brothers conversion kit. One note! the Brothers template supplied in my kit was off 1/2" for the cab mount location. This thread discusses the template error. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753975 Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

04-23-2018, 08:15 PM	#58
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Update, truck is now a shorty. Front suspension components mostly removed. Pulling the engine this week for good cleaning and gaskets. Frame will be scraped(47 years of crud) and cleaned and then painted with chassis saver. I have a lot of the underhood accessories painted semi gloss black. Also order complete brake line set from inline tube, very nice parts. Found that I have a go fast optioned air cleaner, notice the extra holes. Finally making good progress! Feels good. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

04-23-2018, 08:21 PM	#59
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Another note from the weekend, I fixed the wing window seal on my '72. I never liked the way the rubber seal looked, turns out I did not have it installed correctly. I still need to trim window sweep back about an inch. Looks much cleaner with the seal inside the door. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

05-02-2018, 06:44 AM	#60
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Had a busy weekend. Pulled the engine and trans for cleaning. Engine runs very well, so I'll change the timing set and replace all gaskets. 8 hours of scraping and cleaning on the frame and another 4 to paint. Ready to paint the firewall next. I think I am done tearing it apart and should be putting it back together soon. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

05-02-2018, 09:17 AM	#61
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Lookin good! That's a lot of work. __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

05-06-2018, 04:11 PM	#62
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Pics of progress! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

05-06-2018, 04:18 PM	#63
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck More Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

05-20-2018, 09:37 PM	#64
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Making a lot progress! All new brake lines from Inline tube are awesome. Still need to clean up the trans and get installed. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

06-02-2018, 07:54 PM	#65
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Front suspension is all back together, all new springs and Moog parts. Trans is next and then the exhaust. All new wiring harnesses are installed. Took the radiator in for testing, should have it back early in the week. Then I can fire it up and make it movable under its own power. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.



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06-05-2018, 09:12 AM	#66
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Truck is coming along great. Once I get mine roadworthy again I'm headed straight to the muffler shop to get a bead on that frame cut. __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

06-29-2018, 01:38 PM	#67
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Finally drove it outside today. So far its running great and no leaks. Here's some pics. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

06-29-2018, 01:41 PM	#68
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck More! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

07-01-2018, 11:17 AM	#69
Odaroloc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 168	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Looks great! its gonna look really nice next to the 72 when its done! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 2wd "Sadiee" Caddy 472/TH400 Project "Sadiee" 1969 Chevy C/10 Build "Maisie" Thread coming soon

08-06-2018, 08:15 PM	#70
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Cab is painted and cleared. I wet sanded and polished a corner. Now on to the doors and fenders. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

08-07-2018, 08:56 AM	#71
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 576	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Looking Good

08-07-2018, 08:32 PM	#72
orngsikL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Watson, Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck wow! looks great! __________________ build thread - 1972 C/10 "Ethyl" 1974 C/10 " Paw Paw" C/10 Club Louisiana instagram - @esso_c10 @projectpawpaw

08-08-2018, 10:20 AM	#73
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,409	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Did you rebuild the engine?

08-09-2018, 11:05 AM	#74
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck I did not rebuild the engine. It ran really well when I got it, just had leaks everywhere. I cleaned it up, painted and put all new gaskets on it. I used the one piece oil pan gasket that is very nice. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

09-22-2018, 04:48 PM	#75
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 1971 Cheyenne Work Truck Update on progress! I've been busy trying to get the front finished before the cold weather comes. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

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