Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smorg007 · 08-23-2010, 11:40 PM

Anybody know how many 1972 Chevy Cheyenne "Super" SWB were built. I'm wanting to add info for car show purposes. Searched internet until fingers were bleeding.

sameyrasmea72 · 08-23-2010, 11:57 PM

There are #'s on how many SWB's were made in 1972, but to find out how many were Cheyenne supers would be a guesstament at best.

smorg007 · 08-24-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

There are #'s on how many SWB's were made in 1972, but to find out how many were Cheyenne supers would be a guesstament at best.

Where do I find those numbers. I read an article from classictrucks.com that 10% of chevrolet trucks were cheyenne supers. Thanks for the reply.

71 super · 08-24-2010, 06:50 PM

No records to prove or disprove that. Gm records were lost in a fire for US, think info for Canada is available. All you will see are general production numbers-example- xxx # of short v8 fleets, xxx # of short v8 steps, xxx # of long fleet etc. No specific # for option packages sold. Just rember you are dealing with several hundred thousand units produced in the short run of these trucks so lots are out there, however most are long trucks, not short it seems. Another example, in 72 only around 6900 short fleet v8 4x4 were produced, so figure that only a few were cheyenne or super option trucks. Other years of short fleet 4x4s were even lower in numbers produced.

**John Fabris** · 08-24-2010, 07:06 PM

The Red book will give you a % of trucks sold that year had "Super" trim. I can try to find that tonight and will update.

smorg007 · 08-24-2010, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Fabris

The Red book will give you a % of trucks sold that year had "Super" trim. I can try to find that tonight and will update.

Thanks John

smorg007 · 08-24-2010, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 super

No records to prove or disprove that. Gm records were lost in a fire for US, think info for Canada is available. All you will see are general production numbers-example- xxx # of short v8 fleets, xxx # of short v8 steps, xxx # of long fleet etc. No specific # for option packages sold. Just rember you are dealing with several hundred thousand units produced in the short run of these trucks so lots are out there, however most are long trucks, not short it seems. Another example, in 72 only around 6900 short fleet v8 4x4 were produced, so figure that only a few were cheyenne or super option trucks. Other years of short fleet 4x4s were even lower in numbers produced.

Thanks 71super

BraveDave · 08-24-2010, 09:30 PM

you should count them. you can start with mine.

one........

(i know..nobody likes a smart*ss!)

Zoomin · 08-24-2010, 09:41 PM

I'll bet there's more now than in 1972.

I'd like to know what Chipflyers most popular request might be...

**John Fabris** · 08-25-2010, 02:09 PM

The "standard catalog of Americaton light duty trucks" footnotes indicate that 7% of all of the 72 chevy trucks (1/2 ton to 1 ton) were produced from factory with Cheyenne Super package. As for how many trucks produced that year, somewhere around 603347 (1/2 to 1 ton, 2 wheel and 4x4, trucks, blazers, suburbans)., That means roughly around 42200 trucks that year have this package. No info on break down between short, long, fleet, step, 2wd, 4x4 etc..). The book editor is Lenzke, publisher is Krause.

Tomahawk30 · 08-25-2010, 06:33 PM

I've been wondering about these numbers as well, and until now hadn't come across even an educated guess as to the production numbers on my truck...

So is there any indication that it was in the ballpark of 7% of each combo, or just 7% overall? For example, it was stated above that there were only around 6900 short fleet v8 4x4 trucks produced. Would it be reasonable to extrapolate that there would have been less than 500 (approx 7%) of the Cheyenne Supers in that combo?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-25-2010, 07:27 PM

Hey john that little red book rocks dont it I was gonna look it up but ya beat me to it.. Id suggest anyone into these trucks gets a littl red book soo much useful information in them..

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-02-2010, 04:41 PM

Where can you get this little red book?

cardreams · 01-12-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BraveDave

you should count them. you can start with mine.

one........

(i know..nobody likes a smart*ss!)

what size of wheels are on this ????? and tires

**70cst** · 01-12-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Fabris

The Red book will give you a % of trucks sold that year had "Super" trim. I can try to find that tonight and will update.

That's a very good book for general info...

08-23-2010, 11:40 PM	#1
smorg007 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 371	Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super Anybody know how many 1972 Chevy Cheyenne "Super" SWB were built. I'm wanting to add info for car show purposes. Searched internet until fingers were bleeding. Last edited by smorg007; 08-23-2010 at 11:41 PM.

08-23-2010, 11:57 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super There are #'s on how many SWB's were made in 1972, but to find out how many were Cheyenne supers would be a guesstament at best. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

08-24-2010, 06:50 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super No records to prove or disprove that. Gm records were lost in a fire for US, think info for Canada is available. All you will see are general production numbers-example- xxx # of short v8 fleets, xxx # of short v8 steps, xxx # of long fleet etc. No specific # for option packages sold. Just rember you are dealing with several hundred thousand units produced in the short run of these trucks so lots are out there, however most are long trucks, not short it seems. Another example, in 72 only around 6900 short fleet v8 4x4 were produced, so figure that only a few were cheyenne or super option trucks. Other years of short fleet 4x4s were even lower in numbers produced. __________________ 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; 08-24-2010 at 06:54 PM.

08-24-2010, 07:06 PM	#5
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super The Red book will give you a % of trucks sold that year had "Super" trim. I can try to find that tonight and will update. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-24-2010, 09:30 PM	#8
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	Re: Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super you should count them. you can start with mine. one........ (i know..nobody likes a smartss!) __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible Last edited by BraveDave; 08-24-2010 at 09:32 PM.*

08-24-2010, 09:41 PM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super I'll bet there's more now than in 1972. I'd like to know what Chipflyers most popular request might be... __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-25-2010, 02:09 PM	#10
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super The "standard catalog of Americaton light duty trucks" footnotes indicate that 7% of all of the 72 chevy trucks (1/2 ton to 1 ton) were produced from factory with Cheyenne Super package. As for how many trucks produced that year, somewhere around 603347 (1/2 to 1 ton, 2 wheel and 4x4, trucks, blazers, suburbans)., That means roughly around 42200 trucks that year have this package. No info on break down between short, long, fleet, step, 2wd, 4x4 etc..). The book editor is Lenzke, publisher is Krause. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-25-2010, 06:33 PM	#11
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super I've been wondering about these numbers as well, and until now hadn't come across even an educated guess as to the production numbers on my truck... So is there any indication that it was in the ballpark of 7% of each combo, or just 7% overall? For example, it was stated above that there were only around 6900 short fleet v8 4x4 trucks produced. Would it be reasonable to extrapolate that there would have been less than 500 (approx 7%) of the Cheyenne Supers in that combo? __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

08-25-2010, 07:27 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: Question about 1972 Cheyenne Super Hey john that little red book rocks dont it I was gonna look it up but ya beat me to it.. Id suggest anyone into these trucks gets a littl red book soo much useful information in them.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-02-2010, 04:41 PM	#13
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