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MT1972cheyenne · 01-01-2009, 05:27 PM

Not many options for a Super. .....Interesting.

**70cst** · 01-01-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MT1972cheyenne

Not many options for a Super. .....Interesting.

That's what I was thinking but it is still a very nice looking truck purchase at a very good price. Some of these trucks had odd ball color combo's (mine is Dark Olive/Med. Olive) and unusual factory options combinations. Options can always be installed at a later date.

oldspowered · 01-01-2009, 10:34 PM

i would remove that fuel filter you have on there! there was some big recall on them. my friend had one on his 87 442 and the dang thing started a fire! he had to repaint the front clip on the car...
just thought i would let ya know so you at least keep a eye on it!

68 50th · 01-02-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by drivethechevy

yellow and medium olive? wow that is a real oddball paint job
i wonder what it looked like back in the day i bet it was pretty wild
that is an insane deal for that truck with those options espcialy in that condition great score!!

Here's how it probably looked like, at least for the paint:

kursed · 01-02-2009, 07:17 PM

Acutally, that's the exact OG color scheme, I can tell on mine in different spots where the ****ty paint job has faded or flaked... and I thought I would HATE the color combo and had decided on the Med Olive / White two tone like the picture I posted earlier on in this thread, but I kind of like this look for some strange reason. I don't like the interior, but mine has white seat, white door panels, and white visors which were supposedly OG... hmmm...

now i just need to figure out what offset's i need for 15x6 vette rallys up front and 15x10 vette rallys out back...

68shortstep · 01-02-2009, 07:26 PM

It's a beauty - a real diamond in the not-so-rough.

Not to point a finger, but: From the looks of it (hard to tell for sure) somebody may have forgotten to put a cotter pin in the castellated (notched) nut on the bottom of the drop spindle, as shown in the photo.

Better check on that one, to keep from possibly tearing that nice truck (& the driver & family) up pretty badly.

EDIT: Sorry ------------ I'm wrong, it's there. Should have looked closer, before I typed.

kursed · 01-06-2009, 04:08 PM

nope, all the pins are there... thanks though

au03z71 · 01-06-2009, 06:16 PM

Very nice. I just bought a black 72 Cheyenne SWB. How much did the drop cost you?... if you don't mind me asking...

kursed · 01-06-2009, 08:06 PM

i think it was about $900, all belltech from summit.

MickMc · 01-08-2009, 01:08 PM

Was this a coil spring rear truck?

Mick

kursed · 01-08-2009, 05:05 PM

yes, coil spring rear

the drop consists of:

FRONT
-3" spindles
-2" springs

REAR
-4" springs
(i also have 2" blocks, but not installed)

MickMc · 01-08-2009, 05:44 PM

Are the old coils in good shape?

Pictures?
I'm looking for a donation of rear stock coils, as tall as possible, I'll pay the freight.

Your truck seemed pretty tall, stock...

Mick

kursed · 01-08-2009, 08:17 PM

my OG rear coils were in crap shape, plus we had trouble getting to the bolts so we torched the bee-otches out, there should be recycled into beer cans by now... mmmmmmm PBR!!!!

MickMc · 01-08-2009, 09:36 PM

Still shopping...

PBR goooood.

Mick

kursed · 03-08-2009, 11:41 AM

Slight update

Test fit

New serape

Pulled out some of the old halfa$s bondo to reveal the cancer

ed2552 · 03-08-2009, 11:57 AM

Wheels looking good, rust looking BAD. Hope all goes well, and you can get it fixed up!

**Boog** · 03-08-2009, 01:49 PM

Uh, you'll no doubt be looking for some patch panels for that one or new doors. Hey that wood rimmed wheel looks just like a Grant wheel I had back in the 70's on my first truck. I sure liked that one. Hotrod rallys are a good choice too.

va_tlc · 03-08-2009, 02:47 PM

those wheels look nice, to bad about the rust, but like said b4 it can be fixed.

kursed · 03-08-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Uh, you'll no doubt be looking for some patch panels for that one

Hence the nickname "Patches"

UltraBlue71 · 03-09-2009, 12:03 AM

I thought all cheyenne supers had A/C and an 8 track stero? Also the hood bowtie is incorrect for a 71, so shes had hoods swapped on her, look up the vin on it and it might give you a few clues. Have Fun!

kursed · 03-09-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltraBlue71

I thought all cheyenne supers had A/C and an 8 track stero? Also the hood bowtie is incorrect for a 71, so shes had hoods swapped on her, look up the vin on it and it might give you a few clues. Have Fun!

nope, it's a real Cheyenne Super. The only two major parts on it that aren't OG are the rear bumper (new aftermarket) and the hood (69-70) Not all Cheyennes had A/C, big blocks, 8 Tracks, Automatics, Power brakes, or Power steering. It's all in what you wanted when you ordered your truck.

The Cheyenne was the "Trim" package, which I interpret as "How shiney you wanted it" (extra chrome trim and woodgrain etc.) Mine was ordered with the 350 / 3 speed combo, Heavy duty rear springs, and chrome door edge guards.

01-01-2009, 05:27 PM	#26
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: 71 cheyenne super Not many options for a Super. .....Interesting.

01-01-2009, 10:34 PM	#28
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: 71 cheyenne super i would remove that fuel filter you have on there! there was some big recall on them. my friend had one on his 87 442 and the dang thing started a fire! he had to repaint the front clip on the car... just thought i would let ya know so you at least keep a eye on it! __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

01-02-2009, 07:17 PM	#30
kursed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Augusta County, VA Posts: 146	Re: 71 cheyenne super Acutally, that's the exact OG color scheme, I can tell on mine in different spots where the ***ty paint job has faded or flaked... and I thought I would HATE the color combo and had decided on the Med Olive / White two tone like the picture I posted earlier on in this thread, but I kind of like this look for some strange reason. I don't like the interior, but mine has white seat, white door panels, and white visors which were supposedly OG... hmmm... now i just need to figure out what offset's i need for 15x6 vette rallys up front and 15x10 vette rallys out back... Last edited by kursed; 01-02-2009 at 07:20 PM.*

01-02-2009, 07:26 PM	#31
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: 71 cheyenne super It's a beauty - a real diamond in the not-so-rough. Not to point a finger, but: From the looks of it (hard to tell for sure) somebody may have forgotten to put a cotter pin in the castellated (notched) nut on the bottom of the drop spindle, as shown in the photo. Better check on that one, to keep from possibly tearing that nice truck (& the driver & family) up pretty badly. EDIT: Sorry ------------ I'm wrong, it's there. Should have looked closer, before I typed. Last edited by 68shortstep; 01-02-2009 at 07:29 PM.

01-06-2009, 04:08 PM	#32
kursed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Augusta County, VA Posts: 146	Re: 71 cheyenne super nope, all the pins are there... thanks though

01-06-2009, 06:16 PM	#33
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: 71 cheyenne super Very nice. I just bought a black 72 Cheyenne SWB. How much did the drop cost you?... if you don't mind me asking...

01-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#34
kursed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Augusta County, VA Posts: 146	Re: 71 cheyenne super i think it was about $900, all belltech from summit.

01-08-2009, 01:08 PM	#35
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: 71 cheyenne super Was this a coil spring rear truck? Mick

01-08-2009, 05:05 PM	#36
kursed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Augusta County, VA Posts: 146	Re: 71 cheyenne super yes, coil spring rear the drop consists of: FRONT -3" spindles -2" springs REAR -4" springs (i also have 2" blocks, but not installed)

01-08-2009, 05:44 PM	#37
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: 71 cheyenne super Are the old coils in good shape? Pictures? I'm looking for a donation of rear stock coils, as tall as possible, I'll pay the freight. Your truck seemed pretty tall, stock... Mick

01-08-2009, 08:17 PM	#38
kursed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Augusta County, VA Posts: 146	Re: 71 cheyenne super my OG rear coils were in crap shape, plus we had trouble getting to the bolts so we torched the bee-otches out, there should be recycled into beer cans by now... mmmmmmm PBR!!!! Last edited by kursed; 01-08-2009 at 08:17 PM.

01-08-2009, 09:36 PM	#39
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: 71 cheyenne super Still shopping... PBR goooood. Mick

03-08-2009, 11:41 AM	#40
kursed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Augusta County, VA Posts: 146	Re: 71 cheyenne super Slight update Test fit New serape Pulled out some of the old halfa$s bondo to reveal the cancer

03-08-2009, 11:57 AM	#41
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: 71 cheyenne super Wheels looking good, rust looking BAD. Hope all goes well, and you can get it fixed up! __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

03-08-2009, 01:49 PM	#42
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: 71 cheyenne super Uh, you'll no doubt be looking for some patch panels for that one or new doors. Hey that wood rimmed wheel looks just like a Grant wheel I had back in the 70's on my first truck. I sure liked that one. Hotrod rallys are a good choice too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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03-08-2009, 02:47 PM	#43
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: 71 cheyenne super those wheels look nice, to bad about the rust, but like said b4 it can be fixed. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

03-09-2009, 12:03 AM	#45
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: 71 cheyenne super I thought all cheyenne supers had A/C and an 8 track stero? Also the hood bowtie is incorrect for a 71, so shes had hoods swapped on her, look up the vin on it and it might give you a few clues. Have Fun!

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