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10-13-2015, 01:02 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: meridian, idaho
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1971 Super Cheyenne build
This is my first frame off restoration. I had this in the main forum section but it was suggested to start a build thread. The truck is a 1971 super cheyenne long bed. Big block 402 with turbo 400 trans. I am shortening it, lowering it... etc. Its going to be a daily driver for awhile. Let the good time begin. I started this project in April 2015.
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10-13-2015, 01:04 AM
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
Body was in decent shape. Rust in rocker and cab corners.
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10-13-2015, 01:09 AM
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
Cut the bed and frame. Welded her up.
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10-13-2015, 01:11 AM
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
Frame and cab sandblasted
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10-13-2015, 01:14 AM
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Location: meridian, idaho
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
Found a hidden gem in my fender. Almost 1/2" of bondo in some place. I had an extra fender with damage in a different place so I just used the good part.
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10-13-2015, 01:16 AM
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Location: meridian, idaho
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
Going with ECE 4-6 drop kit and Ridler 695 20" rims.
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10-13-2015, 01:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: meridian, idaho
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
Had the 402 rebuilt. Pretty much a stock rebuild with new intake, headers, hei. Transmission was already rebuilt by previous owner so I just cleaned it up.
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10-13-2015, 01:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: meridian, idaho
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
And this is where I am now. Cab is epoxy primered, next up...bed,fenders, hood.
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11-15-2015, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
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Just wondering about your frame cut. I saw another post I thought was by you where it was only a 2" step notch.? I was looking for that build as I want to leave my cab on when I cut my frame. Here is the one from this thread: And here is the 2" cut from the other thread:
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11-15-2015, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: meridian, idaho
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
Because I took the cab off to sandblast the frame, that's why I cut under the cab. The red truck I didn't want to pull the can. If you start your cut right behind the mount you can get your 12" no problem. Then you have to move your crossmember.
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11-16-2015, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Deer Creek, IL
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Re: 1971 Super Cheyenne build
Nice metal work! Keep the pics coming.
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1970 SWB 2wd C10, Vortec 454/80e, CPP 3/5, slotted mags, patina 1972 K20 Super Cheyenne, Short bed, EFI 396, NV4500, NP208 1970 GTO Judge, heads/cam LS1 & stalled 4L60e |
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