'71 k20 cheyenne super restoration - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bbc71 · 11-28-2011, 10:05 AM

i bought this in the spring two years ago and worked on it through two summers and finished it a couple months ago. complete frame off restoration, axles, transfer-case, tranny (th350), and motor all gone through and made new. its got the old wagon wheels as well and a 454 to turn them.
and yes it is an original cheyenne super too, woodgrain and all
here's some pics of the process and final product:

bbc71 · 11-28-2011, 10:09 AM

some more pics:

bbc71 · 11-28-2011, 10:17 AM

interior and another engine pic:

BigSwid79 · 11-28-2011, 11:10 AM

Nice truck Levi!

cheyenne402 · 11-28-2011, 12:33 PM

Nice truck. How did it handle Silver Lake?

bbc71 · 11-28-2011, 02:55 PM

could creep to the bottom of test hill, smash it, and accelerate up the hill, had no problem. hah

bbc71 · 11-28-2011, 04:03 PM

Chasssis

dana 60 rear
dana 44 front
205 transfer case
turbo 350 trans
white wagon wheels
33'' bfg all terrains
custom upper style traction bars
new front ball joints
all sandblasted and coat of epoxy and gloss
4:10 gears
new master cylinder
2'' of block and 1" of springs in the back and 2" worth of spring in the front
Engine:
454
427 heads from L68 vette 3931063
high flow edelbrock fuel pump
new oil pump
new water pump
new belts
new power steering pump
edelbrock performer 2.0 intake
headman shorty headers
msd pro billet distributer
msd digital 6aL ignition box
blaster 2 coil
QFT (Quick Fuel Technologies) 750cfm ss series four corner idle carb (that's whats on now, had a 750 edelbrock) like the new one much better
new Be Cool aluminum radiator
aluminum tranny cooler
all tranny and fuel lines are stainless braided
K&N air cleaner
new radiator support

Body:

hugger orange with polar white top
woodgrain exterior trim and tailgate "Chevrolet" piece
orginal woodgrain bed-rails
original cop lights (dealer option)
factory tach
factory tilt
rebuilt bench seat
new headliner, door panels, dash, armrests, wood steering wheel
alpine amp and series R door speakers, polk 6" subwoofer

some more pics:

cheyenne402 · 11-28-2011, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbc71

could creep to the bottom of test hill, smash it, and accelerate up the hill, had no problem. hah

Sweet. I've been there quite a few times. Great fun!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-28-2011, 05:08 PM

Sweet truck and great job on the restoration! Welcome to the truck board as well!

bbc71 · 11-28-2011, 09:22 PM

yeah i loved silver lake, the truck handled it no problem and powered over any hill! thanks dieselwrencher, took a long time but glad i did it. and real glad to be on the forum! this place helped me out on some questions i had

bbc71 · 11-28-2011, 09:29 PM

new carb and a nice coat of wax

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-29-2011, 12:30 AM

Very nice! Hopefully some day my 72 will be that nice!

bbc71 · 11-29-2011, 03:29 PM

hah thanks man! i love the original looking restorations, that's what i was going for, and for the most part succeeded. just the motor and tires and rims are orginal

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-29-2011, 04:16 PM

At least the wagon wheels are period correct though.

IDK if you did that intentional or not, but they look great on there.

RCbowtie69 · 11-29-2011, 07:03 PM

Very nice truck.You did a nice job on your truck build,& keep on truckin'

feller · 11-29-2011, 11:32 PM

awesome!!!! love the colors i am planing on the same colors only i want the whit in the middle too, and have been debating on saddle or whit interior and as i thought saddle houndstooth looks great with orange and white awesome build dude!!!! also lovin the cab lights and the spot lights!!!!

bbc71 · 11-29-2011, 11:46 PM

yeaa those rims were intentional, i love em too, really look nice turning. i really like the saddle western look of it, goes great with the colors and being a "cheyenne super." believe it or not, those spot lights are original, a dealer option

bbc71 · 11-30-2011, 07:15 PM

some more engine pics

first one is before the nicer looking msd bro billet distributer and QFT double pumper carb

BigSwid79 · 04-16-2012, 02:23 PM

300hp smog era block.... Thanks for stealing my rims, Mr. Tractor Bars

bbc71 · 04-16-2012, 02:44 PM

hah the block doesn't matter. Mr Tractor Bars? ha i don't think those wheels will work anyways on those firestone flotations because they're 15.5 wide and matt's rims are only 10 wide

bbc71 · 10-23-2012, 10:51 AM

some new additions, wood bed and a 496

72KAY20 · 10-23-2012, 08:02 PM

SWEEET K20, Love those colors! Nice job.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-23-2012, 08:52 PM

That looks awesome guy!

hankll · 03-11-2016, 02:02 AM

Love the truck restore. ... just dreaming of getting this Era of a Cheyenne before I retire ! Great job!

swamp rat · 03-11-2016, 03:14 AM

I would really like to see more detailed pictures of the spring anti wrap setup, custom?

11-28-2011, 10:05 AM	#1
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	'71 k20 cheyenne super restoration i bought this in the spring two years ago and worked on it through two summers and finished it a couple months ago. complete frame off restoration, axles, transfer-case, tranny (th350), and motor all gone through and made new. its got the old wagon wheels as well and a 454 to turn them. and yes it is an original cheyenne super too, woodgrain and all here's some pics of the process and final product: Attached Images

11-28-2011, 10:09 AM	#2
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration some more pics: Attached Images

11-28-2011, 10:17 AM	#3
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration interior and another engine pic: Attached Images

11-28-2011, 11:10 AM	#4
BigSwid79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Mi Posts: 112	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration Nice truck Levi!

11-28-2011, 12:33 PM	#5
cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 783	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration Nice truck. How did it handle Silver Lake?

11-28-2011, 02:55 PM	#6
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration could creep to the bottom of test hill, smash it, and accelerate up the hill, had no problem. hah

11-28-2011, 04:03 PM	#7
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration Chasssis dana 60 rear dana 44 front 205 transfer case turbo 350 trans white wagon wheels 33'' bfg all terrains custom upper style traction bars new front ball joints all sandblasted and coat of epoxy and gloss 4:10 gears new master cylinder 2'' of block and 1" of springs in the back and 2" worth of spring in the front Engine: 454 427 heads from L68 vette 3931063 high flow edelbrock fuel pump new oil pump new water pump new belts new power steering pump edelbrock performer 2.0 intake headman shorty headers msd pro billet distributer msd digital 6aL ignition box blaster 2 coil QFT (Quick Fuel Technologies) 750cfm ss series four corner idle carb (that's whats on now, had a 750 edelbrock) like the new one much better new Be Cool aluminum radiator aluminum tranny cooler all tranny and fuel lines are stainless braided K&N air cleaner new radiator support Body: hugger orange with polar white top woodgrain exterior trim and tailgate "Chevrolet" piece orginal woodgrain bed-rails original cop lights (dealer option) factory tach factory tilt rebuilt bench seat new headliner, door panels, dash, armrests, wood steering wheel alpine amp and series R door speakers, polk 6" subwoofer some more pics: Attached Images

11-28-2011, 05:08 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration Sweet truck and great job on the restoration! Welcome to the truck board as well! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-28-2011, 09:22 PM	#10
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration yeah i loved silver lake, the truck handled it no problem and powered over any hill! thanks dieselwrencher, took a long time but glad i did it. and real glad to be on the forum! this place helped me out on some questions i had

11-28-2011, 09:29 PM	#11
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration new carb and a nice coat of wax Attached Images

11-29-2011, 12:30 AM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration Very nice! Hopefully some day my 72 will be that nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-29-2011, 03:29 PM	#13
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration hah thanks man! i love the original looking restorations, that's what i was going for, and for the most part succeeded. just the motor and tires and rims are orginal

11-29-2011, 04:16 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration At least the wagon wheels are period correct though. IDK if you did that intentional or not, but they look great on there. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-29-2011, 07:03 PM	#15
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration Very nice truck.You did a nice job on your truck build,& keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

11-29-2011, 11:32 PM	#16
feller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: madison, IN. Posts: 484	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration awesome!!!! love the colors i am planing on the same colors only i want the whit in the middle too, and have been debating on saddle or whit interior and as i thought saddle houndstooth looks great with orange and white awesome build dude!!!! also lovin the cab lights and the spot lights!!!!



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11-29-2011, 11:46 PM	#17
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration yeaa those rims were intentional, i love em too, really look nice turning. i really like the saddle western look of it, goes great with the colors and being a "cheyenne super." believe it or not, those spot lights are original, a dealer option

11-30-2011, 07:15 PM	#18
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration some more engine pics first one is before the nicer looking msd bro billet distributer and QFT double pumper carb Attached Images __________________ '71 chevy k20 cheyenne super 454. here's the link to my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496107

04-16-2012, 02:23 PM	#19
BigSwid79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Mi Posts: 112	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration 300hp smog era block.... Thanks for stealing my rims, Mr. Tractor Bars

04-16-2012, 02:44 PM	#20
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration hah the block doesn't matter. Mr Tractor Bars? ha i don't think those wheels will work anyways on those firestone flotations because they're 15.5 wide and matt's rims are only 10 wide __________________ '71 chevy k20 cheyenne super 454. here's the link to my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496107

10-23-2012, 10:51 AM	#21
bbc71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manistee, Michigan Posts: 37	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration some new additions, wood bed and a 496 Attached Images __________________ '71 chevy k20 cheyenne super 454. here's the link to my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496107

10-23-2012, 08:02 PM	#22
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration SWEEET K20, Love those colors! Nice job. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

10-23-2012, 08:52 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration That looks awesome guy! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-11-2016, 02:02 AM	#24
hankll Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hendersonville TN Posts: 1	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration Love the truck restore. ... just dreaming of getting this Era of a Cheyenne before I retire ! Great job!

03-11-2016, 03:14 AM	#25
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: '71 k20 cheyenne super restoration I would really like to see more detailed pictures of the spring anti wrap setup, custom? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

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