I thought this was a pretty cool find (72 Cheyenne Super shortwide big block)....

[jocko]

good point - and that is one approach I considered. The guy did elaborate on the leaks on it though - and it may take a good bit of sealing to get it driveable - axles, engine, trans, etc. Some tell-tales: "no oil" reminder on the windhsield and the string of drip pans below. But, seals are minor, not a showstopper.

I too would prefer to keep the paint just as is - but, personally, I'm not sure I could live with the remnants of the wild 70's pinstriping. It's faded a lot, but you can get hints of it in some of the pics. If it's no more noticeable than it is in the pics, then not a problem for me.

Hey, if we keep talkin, you all may talk me back into this thing...

Another approach I thought of was to just redo the interior, get it running somewhat reliably, and then do an external repaint only. i.e. keep the chalk marks on the firewall, etc etc. But who knows. Many ways to skin the cat. Ugh... decisions, decisions....

EDIT - oh yeah, I would feel compelled to paint the roof white.

[C/10 King]

When the right person shows up that truck will sell, for or close to the asking price, "mark my words" if the owner waits it out he'll find some one that will pay his price, it may take a couple of months but someone will pay, people that love big blocks and this body style, really love big blocks and this body style!

[no moa]

Originally Posted by C/10 King

When the right person shows up that truck will sell, for or close to the asking price, "mark my words" if the owner waits it out he'll find some one that will pay his price, it may take a couple of months but someone will pay, people that love big blocks and this body style, really love big blocks and this body style!

So when are you going to show up to get it?

[C/10 King]

Originally Posted by no moa

So when are you going to show up to get it?

After the 70' sells, Surprise!!!! Just kidding. I have something else in the making!

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by C/10 King

After the 70' sells, Surprise!!!! Just kidding. I have something else in the making!

What are you up to now?? Something tells me it's gonna be good.

[Already Gone]

Compared to this Black 71 0n Ebay the Ochre isn't so badly priced. I did a little research on the Orange and White Ebay one and of the 28 bids on it now 13 were made by one person and he bumped it from 12,000 up to 18,000 and he has only one feedback. As I said since Ebay went to not disclosing bidders location or identities ( and I undersatnd why) there is too much shill bidding for me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-CH...item1c22de0c71

[ole dollor]

that does look like a great truck...out of my price range but still a nice truck

[coyotedave]

Well, if no one is going to step up to the pump then, I GUESS I WILL!
hehehe. i bought it yesterday. and cant wait to get it! jocko was very helpfull in the decision making. I THANK YOU SIR! i have been looking for a few years for a true "super- big block". and now i have found one even documented!
my plans are to remove the trim, clean up the body, buff it out, and re install the trim. adding any pcs that are missing.then clean up the interior, new seat cover ,carpet, ect. i hope to get the engine running and fix all leaks. then enjoy it. after a few years of collecting "nos " stuff i will treat it to a body off, frame up restoration. so.. what do you think?

again....(( I thank you jocko! ))

[jocko]

Originally Posted by coyotedave

Well, if no one is going to step up to the pump then, I GUESS I WILL!
hehehe. i bought it yesterday. and cant wait to get it! jocko was very helpfull in the decision making. I THANK YOU SIR! i have been looking for a few years for a true "super- big block". and now i have found one even documented!
my plans are to remove the trim, clean up the body, buff it out, and re install the trim. adding any pcs that are missing.then clean up the interior, new seat cover ,carpet, ect. i hope to get the engine running and fix all leaks. then enjoy it. after a few years of collecting "nos " stuff i will treat it to a body off, frame up restoration. so.. what do you think?

again....(( I thank you jocko! ))

You're very welcome Dave - Ken's a great guy, glad I was able to connect the two of you. This is a SWEEET little truck, and your plans sound exactly like I was hoping to do with it had I bought it (therefore, you have excellent taste!) Good luck, looking forward to progress pics. Congrats.