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Project restore Hope · 11-05-2012, 02:30 PM

I am new to this site and I wanted to get some advice about my truck. I will post some pictures later today. I have a 71 C10 Cheyenne that is in fair shape. When I bought the truck it wasnt running and it had been sitting for a while. I replaced the Carb, spark plugs, vaccum advance, fuel pump, fuel filter, points, and bam the truck runs, a little better after I got the timing right

its got a 350 with the th350 trans. My main concern is the rust, mainly because I have not done much body work in the past. I have a few ideas for her, but I wanted to get some ideas from y'all.

1972SUPERSB · 11-05-2012, 02:52 PM

Welcome to the site! There is lots of good information here and good people to help. I just got my 72 cheyenne super not to long ago as we'll. Not sure what your plans are for your truck? O yeah pics are always welcome!
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**RenoKeene** · 11-05-2012, 03:28 PM

Welcome from Central Florida!

Lee H · 11-05-2012, 05:02 PM

Welcome aboard!

no moa · 11-05-2012, 05:09 PM

Welcome from Maine.

ChevLoRay · 11-05-2012, 07:14 PM

from the Heart of Arkansas!

Bodywork.....the bane of our existance. The newest versions of the 67-72's are now essentially 41 years old. Normal wear and tear, mud, snow, coastlines all add to the possibility of rust. Rockers, cab corners, cab mounts, inside of the wheel openings, rear quarters....all are subject to rust. The inner fenders, especially beneath the battery are prone to rust. The radiator support panel is another place to check. The kick panels are especially prone to rust, causing water to leak into the interior. The cause is dirt, leaves, pine needles, etc., that accumulate in the plenum after passing thru the grille in front of the windshield. There have also been numerous cabs that have rust in the header above the windshield. So, check carefully.

cerjio · 11-05-2012, 07:29 PM

Well if you truck needs the normal stuff replaced because of rust an dont have the money to pay somebody to do it , you will have to ask your self how much you want to do ? most stuff is fairly easy to do if you have a few skills . Where I live the local college has a body shop course you can take during the evenings an you can do it yourself . I took an autobody course several years ago , an used what limited weilding skills I had an learned to do it myself. An now have a nice 70 chevy pu to show for it , no its not a show truck compared to many but I did take it to shows an can say I did it myself.
alot of people on here are willing to help , either with advice or in trade , or just plain help when they can . ENJOY AN HAVE FUN !

whoryou1979 · 11-05-2012, 08:49 PM

Welcome. I bought my truck, and was in the same position as you. Never done a days worth of body work, or welding. I just decided to suck it up and get to cutting and measuring. I replaced the outer cab floor/inner rockers, outer rockers, and cab corners. I am happy with the results, and it sure beats the cost of having someone else do it.

11-05-2012, 02:30 PM	#1
Project restore Hope Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Raeford North Carolina Posts: 1	71 Cheyenne restoration I am new to this site and I wanted to get some advice about my truck. I will post some pictures later today. I have a 71 C10 Cheyenne that is in fair shape. When I bought the truck it wasnt running and it had been sitting for a while. I replaced the Carb, spark plugs, vaccum advance, fuel pump, fuel filter, points, and bam the truck runs, a little better after I got the timing right its got a 350 with the th350 trans. My main concern is the rust, mainly because I have not done much body work in the past. I have a few ideas for her, but I wanted to get some ideas from y'all.

11-05-2012, 02:52 PM	#2
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: 71 Cheyenne restoration Welcome to the site! There is lots of good information here and good people to help. I just got my 72 cheyenne super not to long ago as we'll. Not sure what your plans are for your truck? O yeah pics are always welcome! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

11-05-2012, 03:28 PM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: 71 Cheyenne restoration Welcome from Central Florida! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-05-2012, 05:02 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: 71 Cheyenne restoration Welcome aboard! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

11-05-2012, 05:09 PM	#5
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: 71 Cheyenne restoration Welcome from Maine. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

11-05-2012, 07:14 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 71 Cheyenne restoration from the Heart of Arkansas! Bodywork.....the bane of our existance. The newest versions of the 67-72's are now essentially 41 years old. Normal wear and tear, mud, snow, coastlines all add to the possibility of rust. Rockers, cab corners, cab mounts, inside of the wheel openings, rear quarters....all are subject to rust. The inner fenders, especially beneath the battery are prone to rust. The radiator support panel is another place to check. The kick panels are especially prone to rust, causing water to leak into the interior. The cause is dirt, leaves, pine needles, etc., that accumulate in the plenum after passing thru the grille in front of the windshield. There have also been numerous cabs that have rust in the header above the windshield. So, check carefully. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-05-2012, 07:29 PM	#7
cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	Re: 71 Cheyenne restoration Well if you truck needs the normal stuff replaced because of rust an dont have the money to pay somebody to do it , you will have to ask your self how much you want to do ? most stuff is fairly easy to do if you have a few skills . Where I live the local college has a body shop course you can take during the evenings an you can do it yourself . I took an autobody course several years ago , an used what limited weilding skills I had an learned to do it myself. An now have a nice 70 chevy pu to show for it , no its not a show truck compared to many but I did take it to shows an can say I did it myself. alot of people on here are willing to help , either with advice or in trade , or just plain help when they can . ENJOY AN HAVE FUN !

11-05-2012, 08:49 PM	#8
whoryou1979 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Deer Park, Tx Posts: 107	Re: 71 Cheyenne restoration Welcome. I bought my truck, and was in the same position as you. Never done a days worth of body work, or welding. I just decided to suck it up and get to cutting and measuring. I replaced the outer cab floor/inner rockers, outer rockers, and cab corners. I am happy with the results, and it sure beats the cost of having someone else do it. __________________ All Day Every Day '72 C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549132



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