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andresco50 · 08-11-2008, 01:15 AM

Man i love that truck is so clean.. Nice seat cloth, the cheyenne dash emblem is perfect the woodgrain too... you're lucky... congrats!!!

Poopski · 08-11-2008, 01:40 AM

I NEED one. LWB is a real truck

CLASSIC87' · 08-11-2008, 08:36 AM

Frank... I'm glad to hear you had a great trip back home. I will say that this truck is totally amazing on how clean and original everything is. I personal have never seen anything this old that looks so "new/original". I'm not a huge fan of longbeds either... but this one would of stayed in Wichita if Frank would not had purchased it

AWESOME FIND and CONGRATS FRANK!!

If you ever need anything in the future... feel free to call!

Thanks,
Anthony

seanconnery · 08-11-2008, 09:22 AM

Super truck! Is that seat fabric and/or pattern what would be called "houndstooth"? That thing looks like it was tucked in a fallout shelter and just re-discovered. Like King Tut's tomb!

bigblock73 · 08-11-2008, 09:31 AM

King Tut never looked this good.

jchav62 · 08-11-2008, 09:35 AM

Congrats Frank! Awesome truck! I love it... I'm glad you had a good trip. I wish my Super was 1% as nice as yours... Man, I have a long ways to go. You da MAN!!

**tkeduk8r** · 08-11-2008, 11:21 AM

That thing is gorgeous... that burnt orange is kinda like ochre to me.... I really used to dislike it but it has definetly grown on me... I am also extremely partial to the 73-74 trucks.... the grille and the model emblems on the fender make all the difference... kudos...
--Mike

jchav62 · 08-11-2008, 05:13 PM

I keep coming back to this thread... I love this truck! Everything's so perfect!

gafiredog · 08-11-2008, 05:17 PM

WOW !!! nice truck Frank.

boatpuller · 08-11-2008, 08:44 PM

frank youv'e done it again.........you are the "scoremaster"........if there's clean stocker in the midwest somewhere,you'll sniff it out.nice find man.

streetstar · 08-11-2008, 10:25 PM

I can't do anything but repeat everyone else's sentiments --- love it

I would be paranoid of the other driver's if i was driving that-- they can only have original paint the one time

COMP · 08-11-2008, 10:46 PM

SUPER nice

f.monroe · 08-11-2008, 11:12 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys . I have a question . Is Coker Tire the only place to buy L-78 15 bias ply tires ? I would like to install a set on this truck just for originality but cant find L78 Firestones .
Frank

f.monroe · 08-11-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Frank... I'm glad to hear you had a great trip back home. I will say that this truck is totally amazing on how clean and original everything is. I personal have never seen anything this old that looks so "new/original". I'm not a huge fan of longbeds either... but this one would of stayed in Wichita if Frank would not had purchased it

AWESOME FIND and CONGRATS FRANK!!

If you ever need anything in the future... feel free to call!

Thanks,
Anthony

Thanks Anthony,
I intended to meet up with you while in KS but, since it was raining ,my wife wanted to turn right around and head south . Once I found out it had a 3.73 rear axle , I knew it would be a slower trip home . I offer many thanks for your assistance in this purchase . The old guy said he likes your truck . He said he liked the way it sat and that you were a real nice guy . His wife had the same things to say about you so it sounds like I missed out by not meeting you in person .
Thanks Again!
Frank

jchav62 · 08-12-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Thanks for the compliments guys . I have a question . Is Coker Tire the only place to buy L-78 15 bias ply tires ? I would like to install a set on this truck just for originality but cant find L78 Firestones .
Frank

Coker tire has L-78's, but they are BFG's, not Firestones...

http://store.coker.com/search.php?mode=search&by_title=Y&by_shortdescr=Y&by_fulldescr=Y&substring=L78-15&__utma=1.766773591805509400.1218547248.1218547248.1218547248.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1218547248&__utmc=1& __utmx=-&__utmz=1.1218547248.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=coker%20tire&__utmv =-&__utmk=29171260

82GMCShortBed · 08-12-2008, 05:22 PM

That reminds me of my old truck - 75 Scottsdale. It was the same burnt orange color.

I never saw another one the same color as long as I owned it.

It's the one vehicle I wish I had never let go.

I would love to have the paint code off of yours when you get a chance.

FWIW, I would add 15x8 rally's and drive around with a big ole grin.

Congrats on the score!!!

WalkingHorse · 08-12-2008, 06:41 PM

Awesome truck.

Richard D · 08-14-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

The lack of drip rails is another weird sight for me.

Did you have any problems in the rain? I am considering shaving my drip rails.

bigblock73 · 08-14-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

It is weird reaching for a shoulder strap and it not being there . Lap belts only . The lack of drip rails is another weird sight for me .

Welcome to the 1973 club. If it rains, just open the door and wait a second before exiting. The rain will run off the roof and onto the ground instead of your lap leading people to believe you might have "issues".

I still say buy those NOS caps you were looking for and run the truck this way. It is so original and nice it almost is illegal. Funny I say this, I mod everything I own pretty much....yours seems to be the exception for me.

Walts_restoration · 08-14-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard D

Did you have any problems in the rain? I am considering shaving my drip rails.

My dads 73 came factory with no drip rails, we dont have any problems in the rain with it, daily driver at 196k all original right now, we bought it at 40k close to 20 years ago so i know it wasnt modified.

bigblock73 · 08-14-2008, 04:12 PM

Drip rail 101

73's didn't have them, they were offered as an option in 74, became standard in 75.

DBLSPRT68 · 08-18-2008, 06:58 AM

Frank, You've done it again. WOW, a nice collection you have!

David

ton*loc · 08-18-2008, 08:22 AM

what would you say your cruz'n speed was on the trip home ? 65-70 ? do you know what you milage averaged out to be on the hwy ?

Crush · 08-18-2008, 08:54 AM

Wow Frank...that thing is amazing! Congrats on yet another pristine ride.

Texasdeere · 09-09-2008, 10:10 PM

Looks Super Nice Frank! I really like the 73-74 models.

Funny thing is I made that same or similar trip in January to Victoria Kansas to pick up my 64 C20. I remember that brief scenic part driving through south central Oklahoma. It was 18 degrees when we left Hays Kansas in the morning. The wife and I made a 4 day trip out of it. (mixed in a little sight seeing)

08-11-2008, 01:15 AM	#26
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 Man i love that truck is so clean.. Nice seat cloth, the cheyenne dash emblem is perfect the woodgrain too... you're lucky... congrats!!! __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

08-11-2008, 01:40 AM	#27
Poopski Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 35	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 I NEED one. LWB is a real truck __________________ 1985 Chevrolet C10 305 2wd LOOOOONG Bed Broke as a joke and funny as a funeral

08-11-2008, 08:36 AM	#28
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 Frank... I'm glad to hear you had a great trip back home. I will say that this truck is totally amazing on how clean and original everything is. I personal have never seen anything this old that looks so "new/original". I'm not a huge fan of longbeds either... but this one would of stayed in Wichita if Frank would not had purchased it AWESOME FIND and CONGRATS FRANK!! If you ever need anything in the future... feel free to call! Thanks, Anthony __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

08-11-2008, 09:22 AM	#29
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 Super truck! Is that seat fabric and/or pattern what would be called "houndstooth"? That thing looks like it was tucked in a fallout shelter and just re-discovered. Like King Tut's tomb! __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

08-11-2008, 09:31 AM	#30
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 King Tut never looked this good. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-11-2008, 09:35 AM	#31
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 Congrats Frank! Awesome truck! I love it... I'm glad you had a good trip. I wish my Super was 1% as nice as yours... Man, I have a long ways to go. You da MAN!! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-11-2008, 11:21 AM	#32
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 That thing is gorgeous... that burnt orange is kinda like ochre to me.... I really used to dislike it but it has definetly grown on me... I am also extremely partial to the 73-74 trucks.... the grille and the model emblems on the fender make all the difference... kudos... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

08-11-2008, 05:13 PM	#33
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 I keep coming back to this thread... I love this truck! Everything's so perfect! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-11-2008, 05:17 PM	#34
gafiredog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 194	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 WOW !!! nice truck Frank. __________________ Art 1975 c-10 stepper 1978 single cab dually 1987 crewcab dually 1986 crewcab single wheel 1948 anglia- (the dixie twister super gas)

08-11-2008, 08:44 PM	#35
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 frank youv'e done it again.........you are the "scoremaster"........if there's clean stocker in the midwest somewhere,you'll sniff it out.nice find man. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

08-11-2008, 10:25 PM	#36
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 I can't do anything but repeat everyone else's sentiments --- love it I would be paranoid of the other driver's if i was driving that-- they can only have original paint the one time __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

08-11-2008, 10:46 PM	#37
COMP Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eville IN. Posts: 365	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 SUPER nice

08-11-2008, 11:12 PM	#38
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 Thanks for the compliments guys . I have a question . Is Coker Tire the only place to buy L-78 15 bias ply tires ? I would like to install a set on this truck just for originality but cant find L78 Firestones . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-12-2008, 05:22 PM	#41
82GMCShortBed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 79	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 That reminds me of my old truck - 75 Scottsdale. It was the same burnt orange color. I never saw another one the same color as long as I owned it. It's the one vehicle I wish I had never let go. I would love to have the paint code off of yours when you get a chance. FWIW, I would add 15x8 rally's and drive around with a big ole grin. Congrats on the score!!! Attached Images

08-12-2008, 06:41 PM	#42
WalkingHorse Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester, KY Posts: 2	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 Awesome truck.



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08-14-2008, 04:12 PM	#46
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 Drip rail 101 73's didn't have them, they were offered as an option in 74, became standard in 75. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-18-2008, 06:58 AM	#47
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08-18-2008, 08:22 AM	#48
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08-18-2008, 08:54 AM	#49
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09-09-2008, 10:10 PM	#50
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 Looks Super Nice Frank! I really like the 73-74 models. Funny thing is I made that same or similar trip in January to Victoria Kansas to pick up my 64 C20. I remember that brief scenic part driving through south central Oklahoma. It was 18 degrees when we left Hays Kansas in the morning. The wife and I made a 4 day trip out of it. (mixed in a little sight seeing)

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