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MattPSU · 12-19-2011, 05:45 PM

I finally found a truck after more then 8 weeks of searching!

It's a 1972 Chevy Cheyenne, short bed/wheel base, 2wd, 350/auto. It was the 10th truck I've looked at, and it wasn't even for sale! The UPS guy who delivers where I work told me about it when I told him I was looking for a 67-72 Chevy.

It's been in the owners family since new. He was going to restore it with his son, but he lost interest (got into Mustangs???). They haven't done anything with it in more than 2 years other than drive it occasionally, and he agreed that it should have a better home/life.

Runs like a champ and it virtually rust free for a 40 year old truck. Rockers and cab corners have been replaced professionally and the cab supports look like they're new. Comes with all of the original parts (I know its missing the cowl, moldings, markers, etc - but it's all there), a stack of new parts, and all of the AC components from another 72.

I'm picking it up on Friday and I'll post some more photos once it get it home.

Thanks to all of you who gave input on some of the other trucks that I looked at and for giving me advice in general. Several of you suggested that I find something that was minimal rust rather than the options/specifics that I wanted, and that was the route that I went. I think I'll be glad I went that way.

Look forward to me asking a thousand questions.

-Matt,
Lyman, SC

black_sheep454 · 12-19-2011, 05:50 PM

Looks like a nice find, love the factory colors.
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red69ss · 12-19-2011, 07:16 PM

congrats! It looks like a solid platform to build on. Post up more pics when you get it home.

Ackattack · 12-19-2011, 07:17 PM

what's the plan for it?

LEX · 12-19-2011, 07:28 PM

Nice truck. I'm beginning to really like ochre.
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**Hart_Rod** · 12-19-2011, 07:29 PM

Nice score! Looking forward to more pictures....
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MattPSU · 12-19-2011, 07:35 PM

Thanks for the responses everyone.

I haven't completely made up my mind, but the plan may or may not include the following:

Paint job of course – inside & out - Dark Blue and/or silver/gray - I'm not crazy about the gold, and neither is my wife, 2.5/4 or 3/4 drop, 20” wheels & tires, A/C, Spray in bed liner, Relocated gas tank, One piece windows, Power locks & windows, Retro Sound head unit with additional speakers, Chromed engine compartment, Bed cover, Bucket seats, maybe a 68 front clip....

I'm sure that list will grow/change over time, but that's what I'm thinking at the moment. Feel free to give me your input & advice.

- Matt

z10kl · 12-19-2011, 08:24 PM

You might want to do a search on the one piece windows. Some people not so happy with them.

GASoline71 · 12-19-2011, 09:08 PM

Sweet lookin' truck...

But ya lost me at 20" wheels...

Gary

giles70chevy · 12-19-2011, 09:21 PM

Sweet starter truck.....congrats!

JWall · 12-19-2011, 09:23 PM

Looks like a great start.
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MattPSU · 12-19-2011, 10:11 PM

z10kl - I didn't know about the bad reputation of the one piece windows. Thanks for the heads up. Does anyone know if any of the issues with these have been fixed by the manufacturers?

Gary...To each his own, I guess!

Thanks for the input & comments. Keep em coming.

sanford66 · 12-20-2011, 02:14 AM

Nice looking truck! Start with the obvious things to fix first, and drive it and enjoy it. Joseph

no moa · 12-20-2011, 05:44 AM

I'd leave it that color combo, I think that yellow is so cool. But that's me, nice truck! Need more pics!
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68Stepbed · 12-20-2011, 09:27 AM

Sweet starter truck!! My only advice at the moment is to drop it more than 2/4 or 3/4, especially with 20's. The 20's will look misproportioned with anything less than a 3.5/5 or 4/6 drop. I recomend the ECE 4/6 drop kit.

I would also leave the 72 front clip if it's all in good shape.

**RenoKeene** · 12-20-2011, 09:40 AM

Congrats and welcome from Central Florida!
If the bed is ok I would rethink the spray-in bed liner. Real hard to take it out once it's in and if you want to resell it some day buyers might think you are trying to hide something. A solid short fleet bed is worth $$bucks.
Just my opinion.

JWall · 12-20-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

My only advice at the moment is to drop it more than 2/4 or 3/4, especially with 20's. The 20's will look misproportioned with anything less than a 3.5/5 or 4/6 drop. I recomend the ECE 4/6 drop kit.

I agree & recommend the same kit.

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

If the bed is ok I would rethink the spray-in bed liner

Agreed.

Longhorn Man · 12-20-2011, 10:35 AM

Get it running and safe, and cruise it for a summer. THEN you'll know what your'll want to do to it. If you dump a million bucks into and with never driving it much, you'll never know what you actually needed or what modern things you need or don't need.

Ackattack · 12-20-2011, 01:17 PM

For the suspension, just get this and be done

http://www.hotchkis.net/6772_c10_2wd...le_system.html

MattPSU · 12-20-2011, 03:58 PM

Thanks again for the great input guys. I can tell that this site and it's members are a great resource for guys like me who know just enough to be dangerous.

68Stepbed & JWall - After looking at some more photos, I think the 4/6 would be my best option. I can't go too far as my driveway has a pretty sharp angle. Hopefully this weekend I'll get some pics of the truck in my driveway and you guys can let me know what you think.

Ackattack - that's a great kit, I'm sure, but it's more than the truck cost me!

RenoKeene & JWall - good advice on the spray in bed liner. Maybe I'll just paint it with the truck and throw a bed mat in there. If I do go with the spray in, I'll be sure to take lots of before photos to document the condition of the bed.

Thanks again guys. This week has been rough - it's slow at work and I'm counting down the minutes till I go pick it up which isn't until Friday afternoon. Thankfully I can read/research ideas while I wait.

- Matt

**specialtyretail** · 12-20-2011, 04:24 PM

Drive it and enjoy it for a while. Then throw down on it.

Bennett68C10 · 12-20-2011, 04:31 PM

Nice looking truck, congrats good luck with it
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C20-67_N_MO · 12-20-2011, 04:57 PM

I would personally keep the cool Ochre & White paint scheme.

They just look cool.

Congrats on the new ride and keep us updated.

Midniteotto · 12-20-2011, 09:06 PM

Nice find, with that being said, I call dibbs on the grill!!!

or any other parts you may want to part with...

Midniteotto · 12-24-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Midniteotto

Nice find, with that being said, I call dibbs on the grill!!!

or any other parts you may want to part with...

I'm interested in the inner grill outer grill shell and headlight rings, pending price...not sure of the going rate or even the close up condition, but I'm working on a driver and not a show truck and they look good from 10 ft...

12-19-2011, 05:45 PM	#1
MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Finally, a 72 for me! I finally found a truck after more then 8 weeks of searching! It's a 1972 Chevy Cheyenne, short bed/wheel base, 2wd, 350/auto. It was the 10th truck I've looked at, and it wasn't even for sale! The UPS guy who delivers where I work told me about it when I told him I was looking for a 67-72 Chevy. It's been in the owners family since new. He was going to restore it with his son, but he lost interest (got into Mustangs???). They haven't done anything with it in more than 2 years other than drive it occasionally, and he agreed that it should have a better home/life. Runs like a champ and it virtually rust free for a 40 year old truck. Rockers and cab corners have been replaced professionally and the cab supports look like they're new. Comes with all of the original parts (I know its missing the cowl, moldings, markers, etc - but it's all there), a stack of new parts, and all of the AC components from another 72. I'm picking it up on Friday and I'll post some more photos once it get it home. Thanks to all of you who gave input on some of the other trucks that I looked at and for giving me advice in general. Several of you suggested that I find something that was minimal rust rather than the options/specifics that I wanted, and that was the route that I went. I think I'll be glad I went that way. Look forward to me asking a thousand questions. -Matt, Lyman, SC Attached Images

12-19-2011, 05:50 PM	#2
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Looks like a nice find, love the factory colors. 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

12-19-2011, 07:16 PM	#3
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! congrats! It looks like a solid platform to build on. Post up more pics when you get it home. __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

12-19-2011, 07:17 PM	#4
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! what's the plan for it? __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-19-2011, 07:28 PM	#5
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Nice truck. I'm beginning to really like ochre. Posted via Mobile Device

12-19-2011, 07:29 PM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Nice score! Looking forward to more pictures.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-19-2011, 07:35 PM	#7
MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Thanks for the responses everyone. I haven't completely made up my mind, but the plan may or may not include the following: Paint job of course – inside & out - Dark Blue and/or silver/gray - I'm not crazy about the gold, and neither is my wife, 2.5/4 or 3/4 drop, 20” wheels & tires, A/C, Spray in bed liner, Relocated gas tank, One piece windows, Power locks & windows, Retro Sound head unit with additional speakers, Chromed engine compartment, Bed cover, Bucket seats, maybe a 68 front clip.... I'm sure that list will grow/change over time, but that's what I'm thinking at the moment. Feel free to give me your input & advice. - Matt

12-19-2011, 08:24 PM	#8
z10kl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: denver nc Posts: 97	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! You might want to do a search on the one piece windows. Some people not so happy with them. __________________ 70 CST Bunch of old Camaros

12-19-2011, 09:21 PM	#10
giles70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Poteau, Ok. Posts: 100	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Sweet starter truck.....congrats!

12-19-2011, 09:23 PM	#11
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Looks like a great start. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

12-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#12
MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! z10kl - I didn't know about the bad reputation of the one piece windows. Thanks for the heads up. Does anyone know if any of the issues with these have been fixed by the manufacturers? Gary...To each his own, I guess! Thanks for the input & comments. Keep em coming.

12-20-2011, 02:14 AM	#13
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Nice looking truck! Start with the obvious things to fix first, and drive it and enjoy it. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

12-20-2011, 05:44 AM	#14
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! I'd leave it that color combo, I think that yellow is so cool. But that's me, nice truck! Need more pics! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

12-20-2011, 09:27 AM	#15
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Sweet starter truck!! My only advice at the moment is to drop it more than 2/4 or 3/4, especially with 20's. The 20's will look misproportioned with anything less than a 3.5/5 or 4/6 drop. I recomend the ECE 4/6 drop kit. I would also leave the 72 front clip if it's all in good shape. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-20-2011, 09:40 AM	#16
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Congrats and welcome from Central Florida! If the bed is ok I would rethink the spray-in bed liner. Real hard to take it out once it's in and if you want to resell it some day buyers might think you are trying to hide something. A solid short fleet bed is worth $$bucks. Just my opinion. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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12-20-2011, 10:35 AM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Get it running and safe, and cruise it for a summer. THEN you'll know what your'll want to do to it. If you dump a million bucks into and with never driving it much, you'll never know what you actually needed or what modern things you need or don't need.

12-20-2011, 01:17 PM	#19
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! For the suspension, just get this and be done http://www.hotchkis.net/6772_c10_2wd...le_system.html __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-20-2011, 03:58 PM	#20
MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Thanks again for the great input guys. I can tell that this site and it's members are a great resource for guys like me who know just enough to be dangerous. 68Stepbed & JWall - After looking at some more photos, I think the 4/6 would be my best option. I can't go too far as my driveway has a pretty sharp angle. Hopefully this weekend I'll get some pics of the truck in my driveway and you guys can let me know what you think. Ackattack - that's a great kit, I'm sure, but it's more than the truck cost me! RenoKeene & JWall - good advice on the spray in bed liner. Maybe I'll just paint it with the truck and throw a bed mat in there. If I do go with the spray in, I'll be sure to take lots of before photos to document the condition of the bed. Thanks again guys. This week has been rough - it's slow at work and I'm counting down the minutes till I go pick it up which isn't until Friday afternoon. Thankfully I can read/research ideas while I wait. - Matt

12-20-2011, 04:24 PM	#21
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Drive it and enjoy it for a while. Then throw down on it.

12-20-2011, 04:31 PM	#22
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12-20-2011, 04:57 PM	#23
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12-20-2011, 09:06 PM	#24
Midniteotto Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Danville AL Posts: 121	Re: Finally, a 72 for me! Nice find, with that being said, I call dibbs on the grill!!!or any other parts you may want to part with...

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