72 Cheyenne Build Thread

[SactoJim]

DANG!.....just took a look at your build...not sure how I missed it (actually I had seen it....just not with paint on it yet). That thing is turning out beautiful......perfect stance and love the staggered wheel combo with perfect offsets......I came really close to ordering Coy's.

I'm pretty happy with mine and the way it turned out, (BTW....thanks very much for the compliment) but when I see your's with the staggered wheels and bagged suspension.......maybe I'm not quite done!

Color really "pops" on your truck and looks like high quality paint and body work......you gotta be really excited to get it on the road.

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Sacto Jim
This is my absolute favorite truck on this forum. I like everything about it, I even borrowed a few ideas for my own truck. (Hope you don't mind) The planning and execution is second to none ,and the quality is superior. I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times, Job Well Done.

[glock35ipsc]

Oh you both suck, ya'll and your painted trucks that are practically done and being driven and all........


















Hehe, both of yours are two of my biggest favs, along with John Fabris's ride.

[SactoJim]

....and while I'm messing around....thought I'd add a few more pics.

[glock35ipsc]

Wow Jim, with shots like that, it'll be in a magazine some day real soon!

[Painter D]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Wow Jim, with shots like that, it'll be in a magazine some day real soon!

x2

[ripdog28]

Sactojim.... After a long time on switching colors your truck made me want to stay with blue. All of the crazy paint jobs out there and your Plain body looks the best.

[SactoJim]

I understand Bob......there was a time when I thought others sucked too, but with time and patience, I eventually entered the "suck" club as well!

I have no doubt at all, that you will suck some day as well......but I fear that you will suck the most because of all the cool fab work you're doing on your project!!!......I imagine that *****en dash is just a small example of the build quality the rest of the truck will meet.

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Oh you both suck, ya'll and your painted trucks that are practically done and being driven and all........


















Hehe, both of yours are two of my biggest favs, along with John Fabris's ride.

[SactoJim]

......and thanks again all for the compliments!

There isn't a any one of us that doesn't like a "pat on the back" for the time and effort involved in these crazy trucks!

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

I understand Bob......there was a time when I thought others sucked too, but with time and patience, I eventually entered the "suck" club as well!

I have no doubt at all, that you will suck some day as well......but I fear that you will suck the most because of all the cool fab work you're doing on your project!!!......I imagine that *****en dash is just a small example of the build quality the rest of the truck will meet.

Yay, I can't wait till I suck too!! I wonder if we can get "Sucks Club" labels to go under our names?

[abadsvt]

WOW!! THat truck looks beautiful! Very clean and simple but still tons of attitude. Very nicely done.

Josh

[au03z71]

Originally Posted by sactojim

....and while i'm messing around....thought i'd add a few more pics.

perfect!

[nuke1]

New wallpaper for me, thanks for the pics and beautiful truck you have there

[72sierragrande]

Nice truck, my friend Tony used to have one just like it , I think its the same one. Good to see it

[SactoJim]

Originally Posted by 72sierragrande

Nice truck, my friend Tony used to have one just like it , I think its the same one. Good to see it

Did Tony have a brother named Elsie?

[72sierragrande]

Elsie Jackson, Tony worked for me for a little while in the late 80's
and drove it to work a few times, nice job on the truck. I need to post some pictures of my trucks soon.
Keep up the good work
Steve

[SactoJim]

Originally Posted by 72sierragrande

Elsie Jackson, Tony worked for me for a little while in the late 80's
and drove it to work a few times, nice job on the truck. I need to post some pictures of my trucks soon.
Keep up the good work
Steve

Small world!........I used to be on the railroad hand car team with Elsie many years back and was around when Tony wanted to get rid of it.....it was a very clean original truck with mostly original paint...that's why I bought it.

[Chevymann1968]

I love the truck!!! I didnt read the entire thread but i was wondering how much boost you were runnin and how muck power did it make!!! I am building a 385 stroker and just wondering how well it does with a supercharger! Also what size supercharger is it??? THanks in advance!!

[SactoJim]

Thanks!........It's a Weiand 142 and the most boost I've seen (when I've looked) is about 5 lbs. I think the blower is better suited for a 350 or smaller cube motor and is a little too small for a 383. I calculate that I'm seeing hp levels somewhere just north of 500 and the low end torque is awesome and it does make for a great street motor.

Originally Posted by Chevymann1968

I love the truck!!! I didnt read the entire thread but i was wondering how much boost you were runnin and how muck power did it make!!! I am building a 385 stroker and just wondering how well it does with a supercharger! Also what size supercharger is it??? THanks in advance!!

[mike nutt]

the truck looks just awesome .

[dan42]

I have said it before, but Jim's truck is my favorite on the whole site - actually, my favorite that I have ever seen. Perfect stance, incredible attention to detail, well thought- out drive train for power and driveability, finish is tastefully and impeccably done. It is what my dream truck would look lilke - I'm glad to see you were able to put yours together.

[tvillebowtie]

Very nice job on this truck. You don't know this but you inspired me to get going on mine. After reading your build i had my frame blasted and painted.during christmas i will put my suspension on from christians classic's and start on the cab. Thanks again for a beautiful job. Zac

[tvillebowtie]

Could you post the wheels sizes and the tires sizes. Thanks z

[SactoJim]

Originally Posted by mike nutt

the truck looks just awesome .

Thanks a lot Mike.......so what's the deal with new power for your's?? Late model swap?........the big block you had looked beautiful.

Originally Posted by dan42

I have said it before, but Jim's truck is my favorite on the whole site - actually, my favorite that I have ever seen. Perfect stance, incredible attention to detail, well thought- out drive train for power and driveability, finish is tastefully and impeccably done. It is what my dream truck would look lilke - I'm glad to see you were able to put yours together.

Wow Dan......give me your address and checks in the mail!!!!.....hell, I think I'm blushing! Seriously thanks...that's a hell of a nice thing to hear considering all the other beautiful iron on this site.

Originally Posted by tvillebowtie

Could you post the wheels sizes and the tires sizes. Thanks z

Thanks!......18x8's & 9.5's with 255/50 & 275/55 rubber. 4" BS front and 4.5" BS out back.

[SactoJim]

messing around with the camera.....need some lessons from SeeTen. Took quite a few night shots and this is the only one that turned out half decent and it's still blurry.

Didn't realize how "Blue" the sky really was till I looked at the pics.

[STOCKISH]

I now have a new background/screensaver for my computer. Absolutely sick. One of the nicest trucks I have seen on this board. I hope my Super turns out half as nice as your truck did. Very nice.