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black_sheep454 · 12-23-2011, 06:51 PM

Looking great man. That's gonna be a slick truck when done.
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72cheyenneman · 12-24-2011, 10:26 AM

Here's some more pics......

RCbowtie69 · 12-24-2011, 10:49 AM

Looking great on the build & piant,hope to see more pictures soon.It'll be one nice truck.Keep on truckin'

72cheyenneman · 12-28-2011, 10:03 PM

Just got some more pics and thought I'd share them with you all. Here's the bottom of the cab from sandblasting to epoxy priming to finish:

72cheyenneman · 12-28-2011, 10:05 PM

Here's a few shots of the cab being worked on...

**lolife99** · 12-28-2011, 10:08 PM

Beautiful job of restoring this truck!
Love the color.

72BlckButy · 12-29-2011, 02:12 PM

Do you plan to undercoat the floor/cab like from the factory? I doubt it, but had to ask.

72cheyenneman · 12-29-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Do you plan to undercoat the floor/cab like from the factory? I doubt it, but had to ask.

I thought back in 1972 the bottom of the cab was only painted, no undercoat, from the factory, and that it was a dealer option to undercoat.

Can anyone confirm how they came from the factory? I think it looks too darn sweet to put undercoat on it. What are your thoughts?

jbclassix · 12-29-2011, 08:20 PM

I love the paint!

72cheyenneman · 01-19-2012, 09:31 PM

Well, guys, I'm finally starting to see a lot of progress. My man in Tennessee is doing such a great job. I saw the truck 2 weeks ago at his shop and knew it was getting close. Here's the latest pictures I got today. I'll post more as they come.

jtp67-72 · 01-19-2012, 11:23 PM

Very nice--leave the bottom painted.............jim

JRANGER · 01-19-2012, 11:58 PM

keep it...Sounds like the truck i just bought for $1500...Here is me working on a lot of the parts you mentioned
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496904

litew8 · 01-20-2012, 12:48 AM

very nice!

Yours is the first build that will resemble mine! Minus the bed - mine's wood. Nice to see the color Med. Bronze too - a color that I haven't seen in a build yet! Keep up the good work, in for the rest.

JRANGER · 01-20-2012, 12:50 AM

who is your guy in tn and is he expensive? looks good

72cheyenneman · 01-20-2012, 07:45 AM

It's posted above--it costs a few bucks to do a truck like this. He's reasonable but you have to remember that this is a restoration shop and it takes a few bucks and a lot of time to run a restoration business. For instance, this isn't a one or two-day paint job.

Man, I'm so excited about getting this truck painted and put together after 2-1/2 years! If you read my prior posts, you'll see how frustrating it's been during that time trying to get everything together.

Many thanks to the good folks on this site who I bought much-needed parts from!

oklalawnboy · 01-20-2012, 08:17 AM

Just enjoyed reading about Grandma's truck. Your doing a great job with it. Thanks for sharing the story. Ken

**70cst** · 01-20-2012, 10:31 AM

I also say Keep it... I had a similar situation back in the 70's. My dad gave me his 54 Chevy 1/2 ton. I kept it for a while and then sold it for $150.

I regret to this day that I don't still have it.

Good Luck with your decision.

**72 Super** · 01-20-2012, 08:01 PM

Casey,

Your truck is looking good! I really like Bronze.

Ray

72 tigger · 01-20-2012, 09:59 PM

You're doing it right! It'll be a beautiful truck when you're done- thanks for saving it!

Cheyennekid · 01-21-2012, 03:03 AM

Well isnt that one good looking truck. Nice paint job by the way!
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72cheyenneman · 01-21-2012, 08:47 PM

Thanks, everyone. Joel sent a few more pictures.....

**jocko** · 01-21-2012, 11:27 PM

[QUOTE=72cheyenneman;5081223]Here's some more pics......

Ummm, exsqueeze me, but isn't that the UNDERside of the rear wheelwells????

I sincerely hope you don't live on a gravel road!

Truck looks GREAT, can't wait to see it all together.

fishingjred73 · 01-22-2012, 11:39 AM

Beautiful truck, one of my favorite color combos!

72cheyenneman · 01-23-2012, 11:47 PM

I can't believe what I found, or my cousin found for me. It's the emblem of the Chevrolet dealership in little Oswego, Kansas. It was "Hoskins Chevrolet.' My cousin, Denise, was able to get in touch with one of the owner's son, and he told her "Anything for Ruby!" (My grandmother). Looking forward to the day I can install it on my 100% restored truck

There's a little story about this truck. My grandmother owned a barroom tavern, and the living quarters was connected to the tavern. To make a long story short, not long after she bought the truck, her tavern caught on fire and the truck was backed up to the tavern and the truck bed had to be replaced because the paint blistered off of it from the heat. So the insurance company replaced the entire bed, and the emblem wasn't put on the new one. Such a little thing, but I'm feeling pretty lucky to locate this.

litew8 · 01-24-2012, 12:06 AM

Very cool.

We need more pics

What color codes are you using?

PS, This build should relocate to here - 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds

12-23-2011, 06:51 PM	#76
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Looking great man. That's gonna be a slick truck when done. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

12-24-2011, 10:26 AM	#77
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Here's some more pics......

12-24-2011, 10:49 AM	#78
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Looking great on the build & piant,hope to see more pictures soon.It'll be one nice truck.Keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

12-28-2011, 10:03 PM	#79
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Just got some more pics and thought I'd share them with you all. Here's the bottom of the cab from sandblasting to epoxy priming to finish:

12-28-2011, 10:05 PM	#80
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Here's a few shots of the cab being worked on...

12-28-2011, 10:08 PM	#81
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Beautiful job of restoring this truck! Love the color. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-29-2011, 02:12 PM	#82
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Do you plan to undercoat the floor/cab like from the factory? I doubt it, but had to ask. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-29-2011, 08:20 PM	#84
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton I love the paint! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-19-2012, 09:31 PM	#85
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Well, guys, I'm finally starting to see a lot of progress. My man in Tennessee is doing such a great job. I saw the truck 2 weeks ago at his shop and knew it was getting close. Here's the latest pictures I got today. I'll post more as they come.

01-19-2012, 11:23 PM	#86
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Very nice--leave the bottom painted.............jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

01-19-2012, 11:58 PM	#87
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton keep it...Sounds like the truck i just bought for $1500...Here is me working on a lot of the parts you mentioned http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496904

01-20-2012, 12:48 AM	#88
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton very nice! Yours is the first build that will resemble mine! Minus the bed - mine's wood. Nice to see the color Med. Bronze too - a color that I haven't seen in a build yet! Keep up the good work, in for the rest. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

01-20-2012, 12:50 AM	#89
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton who is your guy in tn and is he expensive? looks good

01-20-2012, 07:45 AM	#90
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton It's posted above--it costs a few bucks to do a truck like this. He's reasonable but you have to remember that this is a restoration shop and it takes a few bucks and a lot of time to run a restoration business. For instance, this isn't a one or two-day paint job. Man, I'm so excited about getting this truck painted and put together after 2-1/2 years! If you read my prior posts, you'll see how frustrating it's been during that time trying to get everything together. Many thanks to the good folks on this site who I bought much-needed parts from!

01-20-2012, 08:17 AM	#91
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Just enjoyed reading about Grandma's truck. Your doing a great job with it. Thanks for sharing the story. Ken __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus



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01-20-2012, 10:31 AM	#92
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton I also say Keep it... I had a similar situation back in the 70's. My dad gave me his 54 Chevy 1/2 ton. I kept it for a while and then sold it for $150. I regret to this day that I don't still have it. Good Luck with your decision. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-20-2012, 08:01 PM	#93
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Casey, Your truck is looking good! I really like Bronze. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

01-20-2012, 09:59 PM	#94
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,250	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton You're doing it right! It'll be a beautiful truck when you're done- thanks for saving it!

01-21-2012, 03:03 AM	#95
Cheyennekid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sg california Posts: 89	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Well isnt that one good looking truck. Nice paint job by the way! Posted via Mobile Device

01-21-2012, 08:47 PM	#96
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Thanks, everyone. Joel sent a few more pictures.....

01-21-2012, 11:27 PM	#97
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton [QUOTE=72cheyenneman;5081223]Here's some more pics...... Ummm, exsqueeze me, but isn't that the UNDERside of the rear wheelwells???? I sincerely hope you don't live on a gravel road! Truck looks GREAT, can't wait to see it all together.

01-22-2012, 11:39 AM	#98
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Beautiful truck, one of my favorite color combos! __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

01-23-2012, 11:47 PM	#99
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton I can't believe what I found, or my cousin found for me. It's the emblem of the Chevrolet dealership in little Oswego, Kansas. It was "Hoskins Chevrolet.' My cousin, Denise, was able to get in touch with one of the owner's son, and he told her "Anything for Ruby!" (My grandmother). Looking forward to the day I can install it on my 100% restored truck There's a little story about this truck. My grandmother owned a barroom tavern, and the living quarters was connected to the tavern. To make a long story short, not long after she bought the truck, her tavern caught on fire and the truck was backed up to the tavern and the truck bed had to be replaced because the paint blistered off of it from the heat. So the insurance company replaced the entire bed, and the emblem wasn't put on the new one. Such a little thing, but I'm feeling pretty lucky to locate this.

01-24-2012, 12:06 AM	#100
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Very cool. We need more pics What color codes are you using? PS, This build should relocate to here - 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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