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**Joesjunk** · 04-28-2003, 11:50 AM

I just picked up this truck. It is a Cheyenne 1/2t with a factory 402/turbo400 P/S P/B A/C. This truck has been outside it whole life (and need a good bath) but is supposed to have only 53K original miles?? They guy I got it from has had it for 15 years and bought it with 43k miles. It dosen't look like a low mile truck, but the seat is not torn and the brake pedal is not worn?? It hadn't been driven since 1995. I just stopped one day to see if he was wanting to sell it and he called me back a month later. It runs and drive excellent!! It does need rockers (they are already removed) and some floor repair. Bed and tailgate are very nice. This would be a very easy truck to paint. Not sure what I am going to do with it right now, but I would sell if anyone is interested. $2500.00
Joe

**Joesjunk** · 04-28-2003, 11:52 AM

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**1971Stepside** · 04-28-2003, 12:02 PM

Joe, off topic but what size lift do you have on your HD? Also, what is your tire/wheel size? I'm wanting to do something with mine.

**Joesjunk** · 04-28-2003, 12:30 PM

I just lifted this truck (it has 600 miles on it!! ) It bought different torsen bar keys that allow you to get more lift out of the front. The front it up about 2 1/2" and the rear has a 2" block. The tires are 285/75/16 ( you could get 305/70/16 on it) and the wheels are 16 x 8. Get the most back spacing you can if you buy wheels. I have a 4" backspace, but something more like a 5" backspace would be better.

**1971Stepside** · 04-28-2003, 02:09 PM

I guess by cranking up the torsion bars you loose a lot of ride comfort????? Looks good. Lifts for the HD's are like $1500 and I don't want to do a body lift as there is already a huge frame hanging down. I sure like the height of yours in that pic. Sorry to get your thread off topic.

*Piston* · 04-28-2003, 02:21 PM

Dam Joe, good find! I have some door trim if you wanted to spruce it up a bit? It looks like its in the same condition as whats on the truck now, it might match up lol.

Rod · 04-28-2003, 03:18 PM

Anyone still moving trucks around the country... How about moving this one to Canada or at least the North Dakota Border.

jays68yak · 04-28-2003, 04:09 PM

1971Stepside - I have a 94 pickup with the IFS front end. I tightened the bars and it did make it ride a lot stiffer. It is nice for taking corners, the thing handles better then my lemans, almost no body roll (cept for the back) going on an on ramp. I argee that lifts for these truck are alot, but look at the alternative. Which would be converting to a solid front axle. $700 for the brackets, then you still need to get springs, a new front housing and figure out the steering. The way I figured it was that I didnt have $1500 for a lift and tighten the bars worked fine for me. I did notice one thing tho, mine is a 2500 and rides stiffer with the bars tightened then my friends 1500 with the bars also tightened.

griesel72 · 04-28-2003, 04:46 PM

I have turned my bars on a 2000 Z71 and have put somewhere around 50000 on it and have noticed very little change. I also haven't noticed any wear on the insides of my tires.

good luck

**Joesjunk** · 04-28-2003, 05:00 PM

I did loose the nice factory ride

but it only cost me $214.00 plus a front end alignment. By changing the torsen bar keys you can get almost 3" of lift. I had the wheels and tires on my 2002 Diesel so I used them again. Heres a better pic,

**1971Stepside** · 04-28-2003, 05:07 PM

OK, Joe I have to do that to my truck. Three more questions:

1. How much worse did it make the ride? Is it bone rattling now..
2. Where did you buy the keys and what the heck are they exactly?
3. What kind of wheels are those? I like the center caps being factory.

Thanks man, that looks sweet and sorry about the thread on your for sale truck.

Maybe someone can photoshop my baby with your lift and tire/wheel combo....it will help with the sales pitch to the wife!!

**Joesjunk** · 04-28-2003, 05:21 PM

The truck has kind of a bouncy ride. I think if you lowered it just a little the ride would get better. You could also get a 1 1/2" block kit for the rear and not the 2". I got the keys off ebay for $65.00. I will try to get the link for you. The wheels are american eagle. The factory caps and lugs wont work on all wheels. Here is my old crew cab with just the bars turned up.

**1971Stepside** · 04-28-2003, 05:25 PM

Yeah, the new one has a much better stance in my opinion. I'm suprised you didn't go back with the crew cab. I sure like that blue, but this pewter color is easy to keep clean and it ties in well with my boat.

Thanks for the info. Let me know if you find the keys link

**Joesjunk** · 04-28-2003, 05:27 PM

Here is the link to the keys. See if this works,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2411087695

Roberty · 04-28-2003, 08:53 PM

You got any under the hood/interior pictures of the Cheyenne? Sure looks like it would make someone a nice one to restore.
Robert

dinnut · 04-28-2003, 09:09 PM

how do you afford all those trucks man? just save up your money... i cant afford my rusted out 72 at the moment and im just starting. nice 72 though. nicer than mine...

**old Rusty C10** · 04-28-2003, 09:17 PM

that old truck looks awesome i wish i had the bucks but being laid up for four months im kinda stuck here unless youll take the ex wife and a kid in trade for it LOL

casey · 04-28-2003, 10:08 PM

I like the stance on that old chevy nice find, looks like a good solid unit

**BIG ORANGE** · 04-28-2003, 11:39 PM

Nice find on that BB truck,keep up the search for more!

**Joesjunk** · 04-28-2003, 11:51 PM

I am always looking, I have had over 150 of these 67-72 trucks and have a picture of all but 2 of them

.

NO wife or kids on trade in's...LOL!! I have made it to 32 years old with out them and don't need any now!!!

I don't have any interior or motor pics yet.

dinnut, Refer to the "no wife or kids"!!!

04-28-2003, 11:50 AM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Got another one, Cheyenne Big Block! I just picked up this truck. It is a Cheyenne 1/2t with a factory 402/turbo400 P/S P/B A/C. This truck has been outside it whole life (and need a good bath) but is supposed to have only 53K original miles?? They guy I got it from has had it for 15 years and bought it with 43k miles. It dosen't look like a low mile truck, but the seat is not torn and the brake pedal is not worn?? It hadn't been driven since 1995. I just stopped one day to see if he was wanting to sell it and he called me back a month later. It runs and drive excellent!! It does need rockers (they are already removed) and some floor repair. Bed and tailgate are very nice. This would be a very easy truck to paint. Not sure what I am going to do with it right now, but I would sell if anyone is interested. $2500.00 Joe Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-28-2003, 12:02 PM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Joe, off topic but what size lift do you have on your HD? Also, what is your tire/wheel size? I'm wanting to do something with mine. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

04-28-2003, 12:30 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	I just lifted this truck (it has 600 miles on it!! ) It bought different torsen bar keys that allow you to get more lift out of the front. The front it up about 2 1/2" and the rear has a 2" block. The tires are 285/75/16 ( you could get 305/70/16 on it) and the wheels are 16 x 8. Get the most back spacing you can if you buy wheels. I have a 4" backspace, but something more like a 5" backspace would be better. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-28-2003, 02:09 PM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I guess by cranking up the torsion bars you loose a lot of ride comfort????? Looks good. Lifts for the HD's are like $1500 and I don't want to do a body lift as there is already a huge frame hanging down. I sure like the height of yours in that pic. Sorry to get your thread off topic. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

04-28-2003, 03:18 PM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Anyone still moving trucks around the country... How about moving this one to Canada or at least the North Dakota Border. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

04-28-2003, 11:52 AM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	#2 Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-28-2003, 02:21 PM	#6
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	Dam Joe, good find! I have some door trim if you wanted to spruce it up a bit? It looks like its in the same condition as whats on the truck now, it might match up lol.

04-28-2003, 04:09 PM	#8
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	1971Stepside - I have a 94 pickup with the IFS front end. I tightened the bars and it did make it ride a lot stiffer. It is nice for taking corners, the thing handles better then my lemans, almost no body roll (cept for the back) going on an on ramp. I argee that lifts for these truck are alot, but look at the alternative. Which would be converting to a solid front axle. $700 for the brackets, then you still need to get springs, a new front housing and figure out the steering. The way I figured it was that I didnt have $1500 for a lift and tighten the bars worked fine for me. I did notice one thing tho, mine is a 2500 and rides stiffer with the bars tightened then my friends 1500 with the bars also tightened. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

04-28-2003, 04:46 PM	#9
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I have turned my bars on a 2000 Z71 and have put somewhere around 50000 on it and have noticed very little change. I also haven't noticed any wear on the insides of my tires. good luck __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

04-28-2003, 05:00 PM	#10
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	I did loose the nice factory ride but it only cost me $214.00 plus a front end alignment. By changing the torsen bar keys you can get almost 3" of lift. I had the wheels and tires on my 2002 Diesel so I used them again. Heres a better pic, Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-28-2003, 05:07 PM	#11
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I'm highjacking... OK, Joe I have to do that to my truck. Three more questions: 1. How much worse did it make the ride? Is it bone rattling now.. 2. Where did you buy the keys and what the heck are they exactly? 3. What kind of wheels are those? I like the center caps being factory. Thanks man, that looks sweet and sorry about the thread on your for sale truck. Maybe someone can photoshop my baby with your lift and tire/wheel combo....it will help with the sales pitch to the wife!! Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

04-28-2003, 05:21 PM	#12
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	The truck has kind of a bouncy ride. I think if you lowered it just a little the ride would get better. You could also get a 1 1/2" block kit for the rear and not the 2". I got the keys off ebay for $65.00. I will try to get the link for you. The wheels are american eagle. The factory caps and lugs wont work on all wheels. Here is my old crew cab with just the bars turned up. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-28-2003, 05:25 PM	#13
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Yeah, the new one has a much better stance in my opinion. I'm suprised you didn't go back with the crew cab. I sure like that blue, but this pewter color is easy to keep clean and it ties in well with my boat. Thanks for the info. Let me know if you find the keys link __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

04-28-2003, 05:27 PM	#14
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Here is the link to the keys. See if this works, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2411087695 __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-28-2003, 08:53 PM	#15
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	You got any under the hood/interior pictures of the Cheyenne? Sure looks like it would make someone a nice one to restore. Robert __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored



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04-28-2003, 09:09 PM	#16
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	how do you afford all those trucks man? just save up your money... i cant afford my rusted out 72 at the moment and im just starting. nice 72 though. nicer than mine... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

04-28-2003, 09:17 PM	#17
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	that old truck looks awesome i wish i had the bucks but being laid up for four months im kinda stuck here unless youll take the ex wife and a kid in trade for it LOL __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-28-2003, 10:08 PM	#18
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I like the stance on that old chevy nice find, looks like a good solid unit

04-28-2003, 11:39 PM	#19
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04-28-2003, 11:51 PM	#20
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	I am always looking, I have had over 150 of these 67-72 trucks and have a picture of all but 2 of them . NO wife or kids on trade in's...LOL!! I have made it to 32 years old with out them and don't need any now!!! I don't have any interior or motor pics yet. dinnut, Refer to the "no wife or kids"!!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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