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**specialtyretail** · 05-21-2015, 07:49 AM

I usually do not buy anything because of sentimental value or based on emotional thoughts, but I had to have this one. It is a well optioned 71 Cheyenne that was the service truck for a local gas station when I was a kid and also while my son was growing up. Went and got it last night and really enjoyed visiting with the owner, we talked about all the different gas stations that were in town when i was young and my son was amazed. These trucks have helped re-connect in a small way with my son and that means so much to me. Anyways, enough of the Oprah show,, dig this cool truck. Thanks, Fred.

Number98 · 05-21-2015, 12:24 PM

Very Cool...

**specialtyretail** · 05-21-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Number98

Very Cool...

Thanks. Gun rank AND a cowboy hat holder. The ultimate in cool in the late 70's.

**too much stuff** · 05-21-2015, 04:34 PM

Nice, i always like the original ones... Plans?

Rkansasboy · 05-21-2015, 05:40 PM

AWESOME truck and its real kool that it connects to you and your son. Thats priceless in my book.

**undertaker72** · 05-21-2015, 07:12 PM

you forgot window vents , bed rails , that ol girl has all the class thanks for sharing

**specialtyretail** · 05-22-2015, 08:40 PM

My son had never heard of a truck with a toolbox made into the bed. He was amazed by that. I have a few family commitments to deal with but I hope to have it unloaded and at least puttering around the neighborhood Monday.

chopnchaneled · 05-23-2015, 11:21 AM

Keep It !

**specialtyretail** · 05-26-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chopnchaneled

Keep It !

Not really sure what we will do with it yet. It is going to be an all day job getting it cleaned out and giving it a Purple Power bath. I am NOT going to knock it in the head but there has been some interest in the bed rails and gun rack. It has a terrible fuel leak from a stripped outlet but that solution is sitting on the shelf at work, an oversized fuel inlet. I used to sell them like crazy back in the late 70's and early 80's.

**specialtyretail** · 05-26-2015, 09:55 AM

And just so everyone knows, I am not a little short fellow. I am 6 feet tall, just look like a little guy standing next to my son. This pic really kind of put it into perspective. As the wife says, "That is our baby boy."

tommys72 · 05-26-2015, 10:48 AM

Yea he's a tall fellow, his head appears to be almost even with the cab

sboris · 05-26-2015, 10:54 AM

Nice. I love things that have some history with em.

**specialtyretail** · 05-27-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sboris

Nice. I love things that have some history with em.

I usually don't buy on sentimental value, I just could not let this one end up at the crusher. We all know I will probably flip it, but at least it will still have a chance.

**D.PASSMORE** · 05-27-2015, 02:34 PM

Wow! almost identical to the first truck that i ever owned - outright! I take the cowboy hat holder? Never own one of those, mark it off the bucket list.

**specialtyretail** · 05-29-2015, 07:04 PM

Got the fuel leak fixed. The previous owner meant well, rebuilt the carb & put a new fuel pump on before I picked it up. His mechanic did not know the way to put the fuel inlet back on, stripped it right out. I sold a ton of these inlet repair fittings back in the late 70's thru the 80's so I knew exactly what to do.

**specialtyretail** · 06-02-2015, 07:37 PM

Man, this has got to have a story. In the glove box, among other things, I found an empty bottle of Stetson cologne and a cassette of Ktel Disco Nights. Oh I love the night life, I got to boogie,,,,,

kcsa75 · 06-04-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Man, this has got to have a story. In the glove box, among other things, I found an empty bottle of Stetson cologne and a cassette of Ktel Disco Nights. Oh I love the night life, I got to boogie,,,,,

I had both of those items back in the day.

WarMonger · 06-04-2015, 06:02 PM

True ladies man truck

**specialtyretail** · 06-04-2015, 08:35 PM

Pimpin' aint easy.....

05-21-2015, 07:49 AM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	My hometown service truck.. I usually do not buy anything because of sentimental value or based on emotional thoughts, but I had to have this one. It is a well optioned 71 Cheyenne that was the service truck for a local gas station when I was a kid and also while my son was growing up. Went and got it last night and really enjoyed visiting with the owner, we talked about all the different gas stations that were in town when i was young and my son was amazed. These trucks have helped re-connect in a small way with my son and that means so much to me. Anyways, enough of the Oprah show,, dig this cool truck. Thanks, Fred. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

05-21-2015, 12:24 PM	#2
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: My hometown service truck.. Very Cool...

05-21-2015, 04:34 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: My hometown service truck.. Nice, i always like the original ones... Plans? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-21-2015, 05:40 PM	#5
Rkansasboy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jacksonville,Arkansas Posts: 50	Re: My hometown service truck.. AWESOME truck and its real kool that it connects to you and your son. Thats priceless in my book.

05-21-2015, 07:12 PM	#6
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: My hometown service truck.. you forgot window vents , bed rails , that ol girl has all the class thanks for sharing

05-22-2015, 08:40 PM	#7
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: My hometown service truck.. My son had never heard of a truck with a toolbox made into the bed. He was amazed by that. I have a few family commitments to deal with but I hope to have it unloaded and at least puttering around the neighborhood Monday. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

05-23-2015, 11:21 AM	#8
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: My hometown service truck.. Keep It ! __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

05-26-2015, 09:55 AM	#10
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: My hometown service truck.. And just so everyone knows, I am not a little short fellow. I am 6 feet tall, just look like a little guy standing next to my son. This pic really kind of put it into perspective. As the wife says, "That is our baby boy." __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

05-26-2015, 10:48 AM	#11
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: My hometown service truck.. Yea he's a tall fellow, his head appears to be almost even with the cab __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

05-26-2015, 10:54 AM	#12
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: My hometown service truck.. Nice. I love things that have some history with em. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

05-27-2015, 02:34 PM	#14
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: My hometown service truck.. Wow! almost identical to the first truck that i ever owned - outright! I take the cowboy hat holder? Never own one of those, mark it off the bucket list. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

05-29-2015, 07:04 PM	#15
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: My hometown service truck.. Got the fuel leak fixed. The previous owner meant well, rebuilt the carb & put a new fuel pump on before I picked it up. His mechanic did not know the way to put the fuel inlet back on, stripped it right out. I sold a ton of these inlet repair fittings back in the late 70's thru the 80's so I knew exactly what to do. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

06-02-2015, 07:37 PM	#16
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: My hometown service truck.. Man, this has got to have a story. In the glove box, among other things, I found an empty bottle of Stetson cologne and a cassette of Ktel Disco Nights. Oh I love the night life, I got to boogie,,,,, Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

06-04-2015, 06:02 PM	#18
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: My hometown service truck.. True ladies man truck __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

06-04-2015, 08:35 PM	#19
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: My hometown service truck.. Pimpin' aint easy..... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.



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