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TomsCheyenne · 06-29-2009, 04:32 PM

..........something that has been eating at me since I got my '71 is how to tell if it is a real Cheyenne? I have no reason to believe that it isn't, it has all the woodgrain trim etc. and the holes look factory after taking it apart.........the reason it bugs me is that for a Cheyenne it was pretty bare bones, manual steering, manual brakes, no gauges...........is there something in the VIN that confirms it? Thanks from one of today's newbies!

turp mcspray · 06-29-2009, 04:37 PM

Should say on your glove box lid.
The option code is Z84.

TomsCheyenne · 06-29-2009, 04:46 PM

Thanks, I just looked and it does have that code, and it says "custom sport truck" next to it. I figured where it had been off the road for 15 years or so that it must have been original, but you never know. The engine was replaced with a targetmaster 350 (remember those?) and runs great, I will have to live with that.

71 super · 06-29-2009, 10:09 PM

I had a friend in high school that had a bare bones 72 cheyenne that was almost identical to what you have described, it did have the standard two tone (white top) but was plain jane as could be with the exception of the 350 - manual steering, brakes and three speed, no air etc. just basic cheyenne package.

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2009, 11:31 PM

Z84 was a CST from 67 - 70, and some of the people typing never got the memo, or were just too lazy to do there job properly, but if it says Z84, then it is the real deal.
Remember, it is only a trim package, no other options were required.
I once saw a LWB 250/3 speed manual, with no options other than CST and a rear chrome bumper.

71 super · 06-30-2009, 12:24 AM

Alot of the early and mid 71 trucks retained the custom sport truck designation on the spid.

petey-pablo · 06-30-2009, 02:33 AM

I also Have a bare bones 72 cheyenne No Ac I6 Motor No power Brakes Just a Plain Jane

big_al_71 · 06-30-2009, 09:02 AM

mine was a 307,3spd manual, no a/c, power nothing just bottom of the barrel hell I think the spid label barely had anything on it maybe three or four things...It also says custom/10 on the fender badges whatever that means....

TomsCheyenne · 06-30-2009, 09:11 AM

I may add power steering, it is a bear to navigate in the driveway..........the brakes I can live with, but if I get a booster I may do that as well. No rush. Another quick question, I want to change the colors to 2 tone light and dark green, after seeing a GMC a few years ago. The interior steel is already light green, would it be wrong to keep it that way? And still have the dark/light green outside? Just trying to figure out how to jamb it out. I may just paint the interior dark green, but it looks fine now, just trying to save time. Or does anyone have a pic of a 2 tone light green and white, with the side painted white? (Not just the roof.) May do that too..........

turp mcspray · 06-30-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TomsCheyenne

Thanks, I just looked and it does have that code, and it says "custom sport truck" next to it. I figured where it had been off the road for 15 years or so that it must have been original, but you never know. The engine was replaced with a targetmaster 350 (remember those?) and runs great, I will have to live with that.

For whatever reason they changed the name to " cheyenne" in 71. Same as the CST,just new name. Blazers kept CST designation. My blazers say "cheyenne" on the spid.

**special-K** · 06-30-2009, 12:57 PM

I think you are referring to Medium Olive Poly and Dark Olive Poly.Are you going for a correct original "look"?If you do the two-tone with medium Olive as the accent (sides & top) the interior would be the Dark Olive.But,it would look great with the medium Olive interior.It would still "look" factory,only not "correct".
Here`s Medium Olive w/White accent color.Not your exact truck,but the color combo:

06-29-2009, 04:32 PM	#1
TomsCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mechanic Falls, Maine 04256 Posts: 62	First question on my Cheyenne............ ..........something that has been eating at me since I got my '71 is how to tell if it is a real Cheyenne? I have no reason to believe that it isn't, it has all the woodgrain trim etc. and the holes look factory after taking it apart.........the reason it bugs me is that for a Cheyenne it was pretty bare bones, manual steering, manual brakes, no gauges...........is there something in the VIN that confirms it? Thanks from one of today's newbies!

06-29-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: First question on my Cheyenne............ Should say on your glove box lid. The option code is Z84. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

06-29-2009, 04:46 PM	#3
TomsCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mechanic Falls, Maine 04256 Posts: 62	Re: First question on my Cheyenne............ Thanks, I just looked and it does have that code, and it says "custom sport truck" next to it. I figured where it had been off the road for 15 years or so that it must have been original, but you never know. The engine was replaced with a targetmaster 350 (remember those?) and runs great, I will have to live with that.

06-29-2009, 10:09 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: First question on my Cheyenne............ I had a friend in high school that had a bare bones 72 cheyenne that was almost identical to what you have described, it did have the standard two tone (white top) but was plain jane as could be with the exception of the 350 - manual steering, brakes and three speed, no air etc. just basic cheyenne package. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle Last edited by 71 super; 06-29-2009 at 10:09 PM.

06-29-2009, 11:31 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: First question on my Cheyenne............ Z84 was a CST from 67 - 70, and some of the people typing never got the memo, or were just too lazy to do there job properly, but if it says Z84, then it is the real deal. Remember, it is only a trim package, no other options were required. I once saw a LWB 250/3 speed manual, with no options other than CST and a rear chrome bumper.

06-30-2009, 12:24 AM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: First question on my Cheyenne............ Alot of the early and mid 71 trucks retained the custom sport truck designation on the spid. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

06-30-2009, 02:33 AM	#7
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: First question on my Cheyenne............ I also Have a bare bones 72 cheyenne No Ac I6 Motor No power Brakes Just a Plain Jane __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

06-30-2009, 09:02 AM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: First question on my Cheyenne............ mine was a 307,3spd manual, no a/c, power nothing just bottom of the barrel hell I think the spid label barely had anything on it maybe three or four things...It also says custom/10 on the fender badges whatever that means.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-30-2009, 09:11 AM	#9
TomsCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mechanic Falls, Maine 04256 Posts: 62	Re: First question on my Cheyenne............ I may add power steering, it is a bear to navigate in the driveway..........the brakes I can live with, but if I get a booster I may do that as well. No rush. Another quick question, I want to change the colors to 2 tone light and dark green, after seeing a GMC a few years ago. The interior steel is already light green, would it be wrong to keep it that way? And still have the dark/light green outside? Just trying to figure out how to jamb it out. I may just paint the interior dark green, but it looks fine now, just trying to save time. Or does anyone have a pic of a 2 tone light green and white, with the side painted white? (Not just the roof.) May do that too..........

06-30-2009, 12:57 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: First question on my Cheyenne............ I think you are referring to Medium Olive Poly and Dark Olive Poly.Are you going for a correct original "look"?If you do the two-tone with medium Olive as the accent (sides & top) the interior would be the Dark Olive.But,it would look great with the medium Olive interior.It would still "look" factory,only not "correct". Here`s Medium Olive w/White accent color.Not your exact truck,but the color combo: __________________ "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 ~



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