1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build!

[VA72C10]

CSM threw in this A/C piece for the battery tray...

[VA72C10]

And now I have all the lenses NOS for the truck (already had the cargo light...still waiting on the license plate lense to get here...but this is every other lens....



and the best part of NOS....Made in the USA

[VA72C10]

And these are the nicest pieces I got today....although there were some shipping scratches I have to work out with CSM....but these are bead blasted and then painted and then color sanded and buffed pulleys/brackets done by his son. And the PS pump was rebuilt, and the reservoir cap polished.

The carb was taken apart, dipped, rebuilt, and then completely detailed to as new condition. Most I've ever spent on a carb, but it'll be worth it!!!

[VA72C10]

Oh, and the carb is the correct part # for a 72 With a 402BB

[Zoomin]

Are you going to make a profit at $40K?

But you probably will at $65K.

Man, that stuff is nice.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Are you going to make a profit at $40K?

Man, that stuff is nice.

Not as much profit as I'd like

But I know to demand top dollar I have to use top parts on it!

I'm WAAAY over my original budget, but the truck is going to be WAAAY nicer than I originally planned

It's a Short wheel base Big Block Cheyenne super that's LOADED....I can't skimp

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

But you probably will at $65K.

I don't have the reputation Jerry Brown or CSM have for these trucks....but I am confident I will be putting a truck out on par with their trucks. (Heck, all the main stuff was done by CSM anyways )

If I got close to that figure I'd be REAL happy

The cool thing is that some of the parts I've gotten from CSM have been parts intended for their personal vehicles and they put extra time/attention into accordingly. So I really do have the best of the best parts for this truck!!!

[VA72C10]

Well, today's moving day

Going to do a little more sanding this afternoon and then the truck will be going to Jason's to get the welding and body work done!

[67cheby]

Nice stuff

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Nice stuff

Thanks...I could have paid to have your truck painted with what I've spent in parts in the last month

[67cheby]

i think i just threw up in my mouth a little .....

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i think i just threw up in my mouth a little .....

You think it makes YOU sick

I've gotten pretty fair prices for everything, but you've seen NOS pricing, right



I will have as much in PARTS for this truck as I had invested in my ENTIRE last build including the cost of the blazer.

Speaking of that...I need to go sell some more parts.....

[gcburdic]

what did you say you were using the knotted wire wheels for???...was it for stripping the bottom of the cab??

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

what did you say you were using the knotted wire wheels for???...was it for stripping the bottom of the cab??

yes, for all the hard to reach areas under the cab. For the flat surfaces I still have the paint stripper discs.

I also used them for the drip rails, wiring channel, inside the door jams, window channels...all the thinner areas they work perfect for...

...why do you ask?

[gcburdic]

Thanks....gonna strip the bottom of our 71 project and undercoat

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Thanks....gonna strip the bottom of our 71 project and undercoat

You can come do mine after you finish yours

Well...once again there were showers so we didn't move the truck tonight. Planning on tomorrow if there is no rain.

My brother in law came over and helped me get the bed off the frame.

I have someone local coming wednesday to buy that and some other parts.

Getting a new bed will help gain back a few days I lost since it'll be ready for paint once I scuff and assemble it.

Starting a thread tonight on opinions on wood or steel floor bed....I'm back to leaning towards wood again.....all of CSM's top dollar trucks had wood beds....

[VA72C10]

Here's the link to the poll if you don't mind giving me your opinion

Thanks

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456777

[70LonghornCST]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

You think it makes YOU sick

I've gotten pretty fair prices for everything, but you've seen NOS pricing, right



I will have as much in PARTS for this truck as I had invested in my ENTIRE last build including the cost of the blazer.

Speaking of that...I need to go sell some more parts.....

Oh I do! In fact, I started to make a spread sheet containing all of the NOS parts that I have purchased, not counting the perfect used/restored parts that I have purchased. I am primarily trying to make an NOS parts list for NOS part numbers needed for an NOS build. I got a little sick when I added a price column and added a SUM function and saw how much I had invested so far. And it seems that when I think that I've included all the NOS parts on the list that I have, I remember more that I have picked up. So, I have since put back on my blinders and will ignore what things cost in the future. If I need it, that's the way it is.

By the way, nice collection of parts you have accumulated, and at such a fast pace.

[butternut1972]

Great looking parts. Looking foward to seeing the end result, I'm sure it will be outstanding.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

Oh I do! In fact, I started to make a spread sheet containing all of the NOS parts that I have purchased, not counting the perfect used/restored parts that I have purchased. I am primarily trying to make an NOS parts list for NOS part numbers needed for an NOS build. I got a little sick when I added a price column and added a SUM function and saw how much I had invested so far. And it seems that when I think that I've included all the NOS parts on the list that I have, I remember more that I have picked up. So, I have since put back on my blinders and will ignore what things cost in the future. If I need it, that's the way it is.

By the way, nice collection of parts you have accumulated, and at such a fast pace.

Originally Posted by butternut1972

Great looking parts. Looking foward to seeing the end result, I'm sure it will be outstanding.

Thanks guys,

Truck is at Jason's shop now. Took a few more little things I noticed out including the seatbelts I'd left in until now...

Also noticed some more hidden rust around the rockers that I hadn't with the lack of room/lighting in my shop....so there will be some more patching involved probably including taking the new rockers off

But Jason's great with metal and welding so it'll be as good (or better) than new soon enough

Busy day with Church and family get together tomorrow so probably no updates until Monday or even tuesday because I have plans all day Monday also....

[my4by2]

Coming along very nicely man! This is gonna be a sweet ride once your done!

[STOCKISH]

Looking great buddy!

[RCbowtie69]

Looking good Jonathan,just checking on your progress & getting parts in is some progress,keep the pictures coming,parts that say USA is nice

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by my4by2

Coming along very nicely man! This is gonna be a sweet ride once your done!

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looking great buddy!

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Looking good Jonathan,just checking on your progress & getting parts in is some progress,keep the pictures coming,parts that say USA is nice

Thanks!

Been slow on the updates. Jason's started on the truck but I haven't been over to check it out. I've been slammed between family events and just kids in general , looking for work, working a side job, selling the parts here, and getting ready for Charlotte (getting ready to head there now)

I got several more NOS parts for my truck and received my super nice restored vent windows but pics will have to wait till Sunday evening or Monday.

I hope to score a few of the last needed bits while down at Charlotte as well as selling some parts to pay for those bits

[VA72C10]

Been away and busy the next two days...will try to check in and see the progress at Jason's on the welding.

Here's the way I left it...




Here's the most recent acquisitions:

License plates


NOS parking brake release handle


NOS headlight bezels


Correct style rivets for grille


NOS wipers


Reproduction of correct BB upper and lower radiator hoses with part #'s


NOS A/C switch