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chevyrestoguy · 03-26-2005, 12:08 PM

I just recently got a 1973 Chevy Truck dealer brochure off of ebay, and on the cover is a Cheyenne Super 10 with woodgrain on the sides. I can almost swear that I saw a few of these when I was a kid, but I haven't seen any in years. Did Chevy actually install woodgrain on the upper trim level (Cheyenne) trucks in 1973? Maybe I'm getting older, but I think that it would look awesome on a slammed shortbed fleetside with the right color combination. My 73 Super has the woodgrain interior accents, and the exterior woodgrain would match nicely. Pass the Geritol!
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**N2TRUX** · 03-26-2005, 12:22 PM

I can't find the pic that I wanted but here's one for ya. Take a look here for tons more info on models available....www.73-87.com

*1FaastC10* · 03-26-2005, 08:27 PM

how about Jeff's Blazer? it was a woody.

bigblock73 · 03-26-2005, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

how about Jeff's Blazer? it was a woody.

It wasn't a '73 (it was a '77)...but still the same idea.

http://www.73-87.com/my_truck/other_trucks/77blazer.htm

They are pretty uncommon, and I have only seen a few myself.

VetteCityBowtie · 03-27-2005, 08:06 AM

I love the blazer! but man those seats are bright

My dad used to have a 2wd lwb that had the same paint scheme. Of course his seats weren't as purdy

benscool1 · 03-27-2005, 01:14 PM

My new 73 was originally a woody, theres no traces of it on the outside anymore, but on the inside of the door jambs and the doors there is still part of the woodgrain decal or whatever that was never removed.

KIILew · 03-28-2005, 02:52 AM

This seems like a good place to see if I can get this scanner/picture thing to work...

This picture came from the 1973 GMC Pickups, Suburbans, and Cab & Chassis brochure.

Anyway, the exterior woodgrain trim was not a standard feature of any of the trim packages that were available, despite the fact that it was so frequently displayed in the '73 and '74 Chev and GMC brochures.

It was, however, available as a separate option- -coded YG2- -with all trim levels for Chevy and GMC Fleetside/Wideside pickups (from 1973 to 1975), and also for Blazers/Jimmys and Suburbans (from 1973 to 1980). The 1976 and later grain and appearance of the decal changed from the previous style.

Ken Lewis

chevyrestoguy · 03-28-2005, 08:46 AM

Thanks for the info, guys. You've been a lot of help
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Russell · 03-28-2005, 12:16 PM

I saw a woody 3/4 ton longbed once, it was green and wood two tone, very unusual truck...

03-26-2005, 12:08 PM	#1
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	1973 Chevy truck question I just recently got a 1973 Chevy Truck dealer brochure off of ebay, and on the cover is a Cheyenne Super 10 with woodgrain on the sides. I can almost swear that I saw a few of these when I was a kid, but I haven't seen any in years. Did Chevy actually install woodgrain on the upper trim level (Cheyenne) trucks in 1973? Maybe I'm getting older, but I think that it would look awesome on a slammed shortbed fleetside with the right color combination. My 73 Super has the woodgrain interior accents, and the exterior woodgrain would match nicely. Pass the Geritol! ________ Hawaii medical marijuana dispensaries Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 10:49 AM.

03-26-2005, 12:22 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I can't find the pic that I wanted but here's one for ya. Take a look here for tons more info on models available....www.73-87.com __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	My new 73 was originally a woody, theres no traces of it on the outside anymore, but on the inside of the door jambs and the doors there is still part of the woodgrain decal or whatever that was never removed. __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

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chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Thanks for the info, guys. You've been a lot of help ________ Pot News Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 10:49 AM.

03-28-2005, 12:16 PM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I saw a woody 3/4 ton longbed once, it was green and wood two tone, very unusual truck... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

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1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	how about Jeff's Blazer? it was a woody.

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VetteCityBowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vette City Posts: 102	I love the blazer! but man those seats are bright My dad used to have a 2wd lwb that had the same paint scheme. Of course his seats weren't as purdy

03-28-2005, 02:52 AM	#7
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	This seems like a good place to see if I can get this scanner/picture thing to work... This picture came from the 1973 GMC Pickups, Suburbans, and Cab & Chassis brochure. Anyway, the exterior woodgrain trim was not a standard feature of any of the trim packages that were available, despite the fact that it was so frequently displayed in the '73 and '74 Chev and GMC brochures. It was, however, available as a separate option- -coded YG2- -with all trim levels for Chevy and GMC Fleetside/Wideside pickups (from 1973 to 1975), and also for Blazers/Jimmys and Suburbans (from 1973 to 1980). The 1976 and later grain and appearance of the decal changed from the previous style. Ken Lewis



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