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**JQ-72** · 07-09-2016, 11:41 PM

I just picked up this local 1971 swb Cheyenne. Decently loaded with A/C, posi and marker lights. It had been sitting for a few years and I just brought it back to life today. Pretty original truck until I popped the hood - 383 Stroker, decked, angle plug heads, Weiand, Holley, Accel and so on. My hot rod days are over so I'll be looking for an orignial 350. The truck is an early 71 - door sticker date is Sept. 1970. Here's my questions:
1) Can someone explain the VIN sequential number? I thought GM started with 100001 and went from there. This one starts with a 6.
2) Did 71 trucks have the upper booster brace (from back of booster to firewall) like 72's had? This one has lower, but no upper.

**JQ-72** · 07-09-2016, 11:43 PM

Cool! I just noticed a number stamped on the door above teh decal. What's that about?

**special-K** · 07-10-2016, 09:46 AM

Not sure about the serial number. The '71s had the same brake set-up as '72s. And I have a complete take-out 350 from a '71 that has never been rebuilt, but had double roller timing chain installed and while I was at it did the heads so they are good for no lead. I'm sure you could find something closer, but thought I'd mention it anyway.

Mapearso · 07-10-2016, 10:22 PM

Nice truck! that's a good find right there!

**oneshotkyle** · 07-10-2016, 10:40 PM

Nice find.

**JQ-72** · 07-11-2016, 12:27 PM

Thanks. It needs some TLC, but should make a neat driver. I've never seen a Swb with factory marker lights. Looks like the Danbury Mint truck!!

tommys72 · 07-11-2016, 12:39 PM

prerty neat little truck there

07-09-2016, 11:41 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,628	My new 71 swb Cheyenne - please school me!! I just picked up this local 1971 swb Cheyenne. Decently loaded with A/C, posi and marker lights. It had been sitting for a few years and I just brought it back to life today. Pretty original truck until I popped the hood - 383 Stroker, decked, angle plug heads, Weiand, Holley, Accel and so on. My hot rod days are over so I'll be looking for an orignial 350. The truck is an early 71 - door sticker date is Sept. 1970. Here's my questions: 1) Can someone explain the VIN sequential number? I thought GM started with 100001 and went from there. This one starts with a 6. 2) Did 71 trucks have the upper booster brace (from back of booster to firewall) like 72's had? This one has lower, but no upper. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-09-2016, 11:43 PM	#2
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,628	Re: My new 71 swb Cheyenne - please school me!! Cool! I just noticed a number stamped on the door above teh decal. What's that about? Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-10-2016, 09:46 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My new 71 swb Cheyenne - please school me!! Not sure about the serial number. The '71s had the same brake set-up as '72s. And I have a complete take-out 350 from a '71 that has never been rebuilt, but had double roller timing chain installed and while I was at it did the heads so they are good for no lead. I'm sure you could find something closer, but thought I'd mention it anyway. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-10-2016, 10:22 PM	#4
Mapearso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 926	Re: My new 71 swb Cheyenne - please school me!! Nice truck! that's a good find right there! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB Cheyenne Super 350/350 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691825 1972 C10 SWB 454/400 Cheyenne Super Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=Project+KISS

07-10-2016, 10:40 PM	#5
oneshotkyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: central oregon Posts: 270	Re: My new 71 swb Cheyenne - please school me!! Nice find.

07-11-2016, 12:27 PM	#6
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,628	Re: My new 71 swb Cheyenne - please school me!! Thanks. It needs some TLC, but should make a neat driver. I've never seen a Swb with factory marker lights. Looks like the Danbury Mint truck!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-11-2016, 12:39 PM	#7
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: My new 71 swb Cheyenne - please school me!! prerty neat little truck there __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

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