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Orefactory4x4 swb · 03-28-2023, 01:32 PM

What a blessing this site is for us all.
A little about my find. 5 yrs back I was painting a home for a older lady.
One day while eating my lunch I saw a truck off in a field sitting under a tree.
Curiosity got to me ,so I went over to look it was a black 72 Cheyenne 4x4 swb fleetside.
Needless to say loved it… I had a 69 swb c10 in high school. I was a truck guy then and wasn’t afraid to show the others in there novas and such, trucks can do burn outs too..
She told me her late husband bought it new and parked it there when he wasn’t able to drive no more and didn’t want to sell it.
But after she realized I wanted it to keep and take care of it , she gave it to me.
A blessing….
The real kicker is about 2 yrs ago
My youngest son wanted us to meet his new girlfriend.
So he brought her over.. while in backyard bbqing it up she asked me, where did you get that truck ? I told her the story and she said. That’s my grandpas old truck… sure enough it was.
2 yrs later they are married with a new son.
So the build is for me and someday he’ll own his grandpas and great grandpas as well….
So far, all apart, cab and doors done. Frame and all running gear next.
This site will be so much needed information…thanks to all

**Getter-Done** · 03-28-2023, 01:36 PM

Great Story

D.B · 03-28-2023, 08:19 PM

Welcome and that is a very cool story. Send some pics of the truck we all enjoy looking at pics and reading great stories.

**3757chevy** · 03-29-2023, 12:49 AM

So cool. great story, welcome aboard.

**3757chevy** · 03-29-2023, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by D.B

Welcome and that is a very cool story. Send some pics of the truck we all enjoy looking at pics and reading great stories.

Oh yeah.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 03-29-2023, 01:42 AM

Thanks.
I’ll be getting some soon ,once I get it figured out to post them.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 03-30-2023, 09:28 PM

here’s the cab in progress

**Getter-Done** · 03-30-2023, 10:16 PM

Flip for ya.

Great looking Cab

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**allchevy58** · 03-30-2023, 10:35 PM

WOW! Great story.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 03-30-2023, 11:25 PM

Thanks allchevy58
I can definitely drive a nail better then work a laptop.
I’m excited about the truck.
Once I get my old phone working I’ll post a picture of it when I got to bring it home.
It sit under the
tree for yrs, but a battery and gas in the carb fired right up.
It was his company work truck and she gave me all the documents of receipts of all services done to it through the yrs

Orefactory4x4 swb · 03-30-2023, 11:26 PM

And thank you for the flip getterdone

**65truckowner** · 03-31-2023, 07:37 AM

Great story and welcome

**my71gmc** · 03-31-2023, 10:35 AM

GREAT STORY!!! Can't wait to see the pictures of it sitting under the tree....

**Getter-Done** · 03-31-2023, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Orefactory4x4 swb

And thank you for the flip getterdone

**a1vintage69** · 04-01-2023, 09:57 PM

Devine Destiny!!!

**Stocker** · 04-02-2023, 12:04 PM

You couldn't make up a better story if you tried.... very cool!

Orefactory4x4 swb · 04-02-2023, 01:49 PM

Thanks stocker
I’m working on my daughter in law to go over her grandma’s pictures
Hoping to find some with him and the truck,or any for that matter.
I’ll definitely post if I get some.

low'n slow · 04-02-2023, 08:41 PM

Cool story and truck.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 04-03-2023, 09:20 PM

Got a pic

Orefactory4x4 swb · 04-03-2023, 09:35 PM

jpg

Orefactory4x4 swb · 04-03-2023, 10:06 PM

Here are a few I got
One of him elk hunting and not sure the other.

Super Dude · 04-07-2023, 01:45 AM

Cool story. I used to see that truck with him driving it around and knew where it sat. Glad you got it. It will be nice when done. I have a black & white '71 Cheyenne 4x4 long bed project. I had it dipped as well. It is currently stalled as I moved out of town last year, and have been getting my shop in order. Keep up the good work so I can stay motivated! Randy

Orefactory4x4 swb · 04-07-2023, 11:24 AM

Did you go hunting with him.?
That’s where the few dents came from I thinking.
I wish it would of been parked in the barn.
The bed floor got wasted from the rubber mat sitting in there.
And a lot rust in cowl from all the leaves, but that’s all repaired now.
Doors and fenders were pretty good luckily.
I’m really wanting to switch it over to auto when I get to the frame.

03-28-2023, 01:32 PM	#1
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	New and can’t wait to get my own build going What a blessing this site is for us all. A little about my find. 5 yrs back I was painting a home for a older lady. One day while eating my lunch I saw a truck off in a field sitting under a tree. Curiosity got to me ,so I went over to look it was a black 72 Cheyenne 4x4 swb fleetside. Needless to say loved it… I had a 69 swb c10 in high school. I was a truck guy then and wasn’t afraid to show the others in there novas and such, trucks can do burn outs too.. She told me her late husband bought it new and parked it there when he wasn’t able to drive no more and didn’t want to sell it. But after she realized I wanted it to keep and take care of it , she gave it to me. A blessing…. The real kicker is about 2 yrs ago My youngest son wanted us to meet his new girlfriend. So he brought her over.. while in backyard bbqing it up she asked me, where did you get that truck ? I told her the story and she said. That’s my grandpas old truck… sure enough it was. 2 yrs later they are married with a new son. So the build is for me and someday he’ll own his grandpas and great grandpas as well…. So far, all apart, cab and doors done. Frame and all running gear next. This site will be so much needed information…thanks to all Last edited by Orefactory4x4 swb; 03-29-2023 at 10:16 AM. Reason: Miss spelled words

03-28-2023, 01:36 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,901	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Great Story __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-28-2023, 08:19 PM	#3
D.B Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 457	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Welcome and that is a very cool story. Send some pics of the truck we all enjoy looking at pics and reading great stories.

03-29-2023, 12:49 AM	#4
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,900	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going So cool. great story, welcome aboard. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

03-29-2023, 01:42 AM	#6
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Thanks. I’ll be getting some soon ,once I get it figured out to post them.

03-30-2023, 09:28 PM	#7
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going here’s the cab in progress Attached Images

03-30-2023, 10:16 PM	#8
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,901	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Flip for ya. Great looking Cab __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-30-2023, 10:35 PM	#9
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,430	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going WOW! Great story. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

03-30-2023, 11:25 PM	#10
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Thanks allchevy58 I can definitely drive a nail better then work a laptop. I’m excited about the truck. Once I get my old phone working I’ll post a picture of it when I got to bring it home. It sit under the tree for yrs, but a battery and gas in the carb fired right up. It was his company work truck and she gave me all the documents of receipts of all services done to it through the yrs

03-30-2023, 11:26 PM	#11
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going And thank you for the flip getterdone

03-31-2023, 07:37 AM	#12
65truckowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,303	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Great story and welcome __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

03-31-2023, 10:35 AM	#13
my71gmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lake City MN Posts: 219	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going GREAT STORY!!! Can't wait to see the pictures of it sitting under the tree....

04-01-2023, 09:57 PM	#15
a1vintage69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Redding, Ca. Posts: 3,935	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Devine Destiny!!!

04-02-2023, 12:04 PM	#16
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,564	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going You couldn't make up a better story if you tried.... very cool! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

04-02-2023, 01:49 PM	#17
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Thanks stocker I’m working on my daughter in law to go over her grandma’s pictures Hoping to find some with him and the truck,or any for that matter. I’ll definitely post if I get some.



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04-02-2023, 08:41 PM	#18
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Cool story and truck.

04-03-2023, 09:20 PM	#19
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Got a pic

04-03-2023, 09:35 PM	#20
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going jpg Attached Images

04-03-2023, 10:06 PM	#21
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Here are a few I got One of him elk hunting and not sure the other. Attached Images

04-07-2023, 01:45 AM	#22
Super Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 112	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Cool story. I used to see that truck with him driving it around and knew where it sat. Glad you got it. It will be nice when done. I have a black & white '71 Cheyenne 4x4 long bed project. I had it dipped as well. It is currently stalled as I moved out of town last year, and have been getting my shop in order. Keep up the good work so I can stay motivated! Randy __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 2wd 402 Orange & White 1971 Cheyenne 3/4 4wd Black & White 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB 2wd 402 Red & White 1968 Chevelle SS 396 L78

04-07-2023, 11:24 AM	#23
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: New and can’t wait to get my own build going Did you go hunting with him.? That’s where the few dents came from I thinking. I wish it would of been parked in the barn. The bed floor got wasted from the rubber mat sitting in there. And a lot rust in cowl from all the leaves, but that’s all repaired now. Doors and fenders were pretty good luckily. I’m really wanting to switch it over to auto when I get to the frame.

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