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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 |
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Looks like a nice find, love the factory colors.
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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.
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
what's the plan for it?
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Nice truck. I'm beginning to really like ochre.
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Nice score! Looking forward to more pictures....
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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 |
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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.
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Sweet lookin' truck...
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Sweet starter truck.....congrats!
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Looks like a great start.
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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. |
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Nice looking truck! Start with the obvious things to fix first, and drive it and enjoy it. Joseph
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Drive it and enjoy it for a while. Then throw down on it.
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Nice looking truck, congrats good luck with it
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
I would personally keep the cool Ochre & White paint scheme.
They just look cool. Congrats on the new ride and keep us updated.
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Nice find, with that being said, I call dibbs on the grill!!!
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Re: Finally, a 72 for me!
Now I miss my 72. Oh well guess I'll have to go buy another.
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