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Mandrake · 01-21-2003, 11:07 AM

I've searched this site, but can't find an answer. This weekend I might be going to look at a '71 Cheyenne. The price seems a little "too good" for this model. I've seen a picture of it, and it appears to be missing the trim along the bottom of it. Which leads me to my question. Does the VIN state if a truck is a Cheyenne? I know it seems a dumb question. I know about the wood grain trim. But I just want to know if there are any tell-tell signs to look for in case the option sticker is missing from the glove box. I want to make sure that this truck is really a Cheyenne. Any help would be appreciated.

MR. GOODWRENCH · 01-21-2003, 11:50 AM

see if it has the woodtrim on the inside to ,it could have been taken out but I would be leary if it was not here,and look down the side of the truck to see if the holes for the bottom trim have been filled but if the body work is done right you can't tell that way.

Vince M · 01-21-2003, 06:25 PM

The VIN number won't tell you anything about the trim level.

Things to look for in a Cheyenne.....These were standard items but some items were optional in the lower trim packages.

Headliner and chrome trim
Woodgrain inserts on the door panels.
Chrome trim on the pedals
Deluxe side marker lights
Cargo Light
Cheyenne nameplates
Lower trim and rear tailgate trim with woodgrain.
Stainless gas filler cap.

Longhorn Man · 01-22-2003, 01:05 AM

Other items included in the '71 Cheyenne include a cigar lighter, chrome front bumper, Bright trim on prdals and knobs, chrome wing vent trim, carpet, bright trim on window seals, door operated dome light switches and scrolling on the seat.

Mandrake · 01-22-2003, 08:54 AM

Excellent...thanks guys.....this is the information I was looking for. don't have any books to tell me. I appreciate your help. I just wanted to make sure that this truck I was going to look at wasn't a CST that some had thrown the Cheynne nameplates on to try to pass it off. Thanks again.

Longhorn Man · 01-23-2003, 12:28 AM

Actually, the CST is the same as the Cheynne.
CST was the top of the line option package from 67 - 70, then in 71 they renamed it the Cheynne. Even the option number is the same...Z84 if memory serves.

Mandrake · 01-23-2003, 01:52 PM

Thanks Longhorn....I didn't know the Cheyenne replaced the CST's. I appreciate the help.
I've learned more from this website than any book I've read. You guys are great.

72K10 · 01-23-2003, 02:03 PM

All good information on those posts. Beware of the clones. If the glove box sticker is missing, I personally wouldn't buy it. That's a sure key that someone's hiding something.

Also, although the CST and the Cheyenne can mean the same level of options, the CST was offered in 71. I've seen a bone-stock 71 with Cheyenne on the side and CST on the glove box. No mention of Cheyenne on the options list. Either someone put on Cheyenne badges on a CST, or some were issued with CST on options list and Cheyenne on the side. So ask around if you find that on the sticker; may be legit.

Longhorn Man · 01-24-2003, 01:19 AM

Many said CST in the box...the funny thing is, on some Blazers, (which only came in CST...no Cheyennes) the option sheet may say Cheyenne instead of CST.
As if we weren't confused enough with the moor quality control on the assembly line.
My Longhorn's option sheet, and build sheet both say one style mirror, however, it came off that assembly line with another type of mirror.

bobs409 · 01-24-2003, 09:32 AM

I thought the Cheyennes came with the black trim and the super Cheyennes had the wood grain. ?!? Am I wrong?

I have a '71 Cheyenne 20 but it's outer trim was removed long ago. Speedometer bezel is black and no wood grain on glove box.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-24-2003, 12:55 PM

I believe the "Cheyenne Super" package included woodgrain glove box, dash bezel, and aluminum woodgrain door panel inserts. I thought that all Cheyennes recieved the lower woodgrain trim, but I think that black could be ordered. All Cheyennes have the cargo light also. I had the misfortune to have to tell a customer of mine that the truck that he just purchased for $16,000.00 was a fake Cheyenne once and have seen a couple of them on ebay that weren't real ones either.
WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Longhorn Man · 01-24-2003, 02:58 PM

Yikes....16 K?
I'll bet he wanted a second opinion huh?

Mandrake · 01-24-2003, 04:38 PM

Man,,,that is a scarey thought. Thats why I asked you guys what to look for. I don't want to get a "reproduction".
Another thing..didn't the Super have a wooden bed in them?

Longhorn Man · 01-24-2003, 09:40 PM

wood floor was an option on all fleetsides except the Longhorn.
The longhorn and step sides came only in wood floor.

01-21-2003, 11:07 AM	#1
Mandrake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 25	Cheyenne ID I've searched this site, but can't find an answer. This weekend I might be going to look at a '71 Cheyenne. The price seems a little "too good" for this model. I've seen a picture of it, and it appears to be missing the trim along the bottom of it. Which leads me to my question. Does the VIN state if a truck is a Cheyenne? I know it seems a dumb question. I know about the wood grain trim. But I just want to know if there are any tell-tell signs to look for in case the option sticker is missing from the glove box. I want to make sure that this truck is really a Cheyenne. Any help would be appreciated.

01-21-2003, 11:50 AM	#2
MR. GOODWRENCH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 402	see if it has the woodtrim on the inside to ,it could have been taken out but I would be leary if it was not here,and look down the side of the truck to see if the holes for the bottom trim have been filled but if the body work is done right you can't tell that way. __________________ 68 CST SWB,full off frame restoration,72 GMC Sierra Grande SWB,72 Cheyenne 30 long wheelbase flatbed,2000 4door Chevy Dually bought new,2002 SS Camaro with 600 miles,bought it to put up,72 Monte Carlo,it was my first car,69 Impala with 50,000 miles,it was my dads,89 Dodge diseal 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive,my dad bought it new,68 Camaro RS dragcar,97 United Transporters 25 foot enclosed trailer,58 Oliver Super 77 Diseal,my grandfather bought new fully restored,55 Oliver Super 66 Diseal my uncle bought new,49 Oliver Rowcrop 88,51 Farmall H,51 Farmall Super C,81 Ford 3600,89 Ford 6610,49 Allis Chalmers WD45,81 Allis Chalmers 7060 my dad bought new,Allis Chalmers 175.

01-21-2003, 06:25 PM	#3
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	The VIN number won't tell you anything about the trim level. Things to look for in a Cheyenne.....These were standard items but some items were optional in the lower trim packages. Headliner and chrome trim Woodgrain inserts on the door panels. Chrome trim on the pedals Deluxe side marker lights Cargo Light Cheyenne nameplates Lower trim and rear tailgate trim with woodgrain. Stainless gas filler cap. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

01-23-2003, 02:03 PM	#8
72K10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: New York Posts: 288	All good information on those posts. Beware of the clones. If the glove box sticker is missing, I personally wouldn't buy it. That's a sure key that someone's hiding something. Also, although the CST and the Cheyenne can mean the same level of options, the CST was offered in 71. I've seen a bone-stock 71 with Cheyenne on the side and CST on the glove box. No mention of Cheyenne on the options list. Either someone put on Cheyenne badges on a CST, or some were issued with CST on options list and Cheyenne on the side. So ask around if you find that on the sticker; may be legit. __________________ RLTW 70C10 72K10 72K10 Cheyenne 72C10 Cheyenne Super

01-24-2003, 09:32 AM	#10
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I thought the Cheyennes came with the black trim and the super Cheyennes had the wood grain. ?!? Am I wrong? I have a '71 Cheyenne 20 but it's outer trim was removed long ago. Speedometer bezel is black and no wood grain on glove box. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

01-22-2003, 01:05 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Other items included in the '71 Cheyenne include a cigar lighter, chrome front bumper, Bright trim on prdals and knobs, chrome wing vent trim, carpet, bright trim on window seals, door operated dome light switches and scrolling on the seat.

01-22-2003, 08:54 AM	#5
Mandrake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 25	Excellent...thanks guys.....this is the information I was looking for. don't have any books to tell me. I appreciate your help. I just wanted to make sure that this truck I was going to look at wasn't a CST that some had thrown the Cheynne nameplates on to try to pass it off. Thanks again.

01-23-2003, 12:28 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Actually, the CST is the same as the Cheynne. CST was the top of the line option package from 67 - 70, then in 71 they renamed it the Cheynne. Even the option number is the same...Z84 if memory serves.

01-23-2003, 01:52 PM	#7
Mandrake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 25	Thanks Longhorn....I didn't know the Cheyenne replaced the CST's. I appreciate the help. I've learned more from this website than any book I've read. You guys are great.

01-24-2003, 01:19 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Many said CST in the box...the funny thing is, on some Blazers, (which only came in CST...no Cheyennes) the option sheet may say Cheyenne instead of CST. As if we weren't confused enough with the moor quality control on the assembly line. My Longhorn's option sheet, and build sheet both say one style mirror, however, it came off that assembly line with another type of mirror.

01-24-2003, 12:55 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I believe the "Cheyenne Super" package included woodgrain glove box, dash bezel, and aluminum woodgrain door panel inserts. I thought that all Cheyennes recieved the lower woodgrain trim, but I think that black could be ordered. All Cheyennes have the cargo light also. I had the misfortune to have to tell a customer of mine that the truck that he just purchased for $16,000.00 was a fake Cheyenne once and have seen a couple of them on ebay that weren't real ones either. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-24-2003, 02:58 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yikes....16 K? I'll bet he wanted a second opinion huh?

01-24-2003, 04:38 PM	#13
Mandrake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 25	Man,,,that is a scarey thought. Thats why I asked you guys what to look for. I don't want to get a "reproduction". Another thing..didn't the Super have a wooden bed in them?

01-24-2003, 09:40 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	wood floor was an option on all fleetsides except the Longhorn. The longhorn and step sides came only in wood floor.



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