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Tropical Snowstorm · 01-28-2006, 01:03 AM

... and I cleaned it up. I haven't really messed with it since it was stolen last summer, but I'm glad I finally got around to putting the crate motor in it. It's a 72 Cheyenne Super and has a new 290 horse 350 crate, freshly rebiult TH350 and the original 3.73 12 bolt. I snapped some pics after I cleaned off all the crap. I have a LOT of work left, but I'm happy with my progress for the meantime.

68haywagon · 01-28-2006, 01:30 AM

I wish I could find something in my driveway like that. All I find are oil stains

Mike

69-350 · 01-28-2006, 01:45 AM

haha, all I find in my driveway are rocks, dirt, and grass. occassionaly some piece of garbage crap might show up, i.e. pieces of wire, or plastic things, or other general automotive garbage... well, with a little help unloading it and all, I did find a parts truck in my driveway once, complements of my friend... (and god help me from my mom, she'll find 200 bucks deduced from my bank account, and another parts truck in the driveway this weekend)
(and yes, last time she found a parts truck in the yard, I heard her from like 100 ft away, just loud as a plain sunny day, yell "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT" boy did I have some explaining)

Striker169 · 01-28-2006, 03:08 AM

GOSH that is one sweet truck..

_Dick_ · 01-28-2006, 04:38 AM

Great Truck you done good ,see it pays to know the truck Fairy

Longhorn Man · 01-28-2006, 06:59 AM

that looks sweet... what kind of damage did the thieves leave for you?

68cajun · 01-28-2006, 08:28 AM

Sweet looking ride.

Tropical Snowstorm · 01-28-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

that looks sweet... what kind of damage did the thieves leave for you?

They took the brand new Honda 300EX ATV out of the back, helmet, digicam, stereo, and CD collection out of the cab, ripped up the bottom of the dash, busted up the shifter, destroyed the tailgate, and hacked up the wires something awful. For some reason, whoever took it decided to hotwire the MSD box and the coil, so the coil exploded half a mile down the road. I can just see two or three dudes scootin off through the ghetto all hanging off my 4 wheeler at 3 am.

It was the second time since 99 the thing has been stolen too. It now stays at my Dad's house in the nice quiet suburbs.

70c10 · 01-28-2006, 11:06 AM

Nice!!!

weasel29gm · 01-28-2006, 11:10 AM

Good lookin' old ride!!!!!!! And straight too!!!!!

bad68bowtie · 01-28-2006, 02:02 PM

If I didn't have my truck, you have the exact thing that I would want. I'm a big fan of the color combination.

Where in Decatur are you located? I spend a large amount of my time working at that huge church on the corner of Commerce and Clairemont. I'm always hesitant to leave my truck up there late at night because I've even known worthless cars to get stolen out of the church parking lot.

Tropical Snowstorm · 01-28-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bad68bowtie

If I didn't have my truck, you have the exact thing that I would want. I'm a big fan of the color combination.

Where in Decatur are you located? I spend a large amount of my time working at that huge church on the corner of Commerce and Clairemont. I'm always hesitant to leave my truck up there late at night because I've even known worthless cars to get stolen out of the church parking lot.

I'm on North Druid just north of Lawrenceville Highway. I'm moving next mnth though. The truck is out in Snellville though, I keep my S10 in the 'hood.

409biscayne · 01-28-2006, 06:19 PM

Just checked my driveway , nothing but snow . I hate you .

Well maybe not , ha ha .
Very nice truck . One day that will be me.

bad68bowtie · 01-28-2006, 06:31 PM

I guess I shouldn't be surprised though I can't say I would've picked your area to be a place with an issue like that, having the thing stolen once is bad, but twice is ridiculous. I guess if thieves know whats in the area they'll go after it. There've been at least two cars every year I've been in high school that've been stolen or broken into right in the school parking lot, all with nice stereo systems, but I definitely wouldn't put my area down as a place with any real problem.

I kinda wonder what was going through their head when they were dealing with the tailgate. I guess they figured it was too easy to just lift the latch and lower it, but then again I suppose people who do stuff like that don't really think at all. At least you still got the truck and its in a safe location now, that things too pretty to have stolen for good. Good to see you're making progress on it.

Longhorn Man · 01-28-2006, 07:34 PM

That tail gate damage is from disconnecting the straps and euing the gate as a ramp to drive down on with the 4 wheeler. The line on the wood trim is from the bumper.
Why did they mess up the dash and shifter? Just to be hoodlums?
That is sickening.

Tropical Snowstorm · 01-28-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

That tail gate damage is from disconnecting the straps and using the gate as a ramp to drive down on with the 4 wheeler. The line on the wood trim is from the bumper.

THANK YOU!!!! I kept thinking it was from them pushing the truck with another car or something, that makes since though.

As far as the dash, I had a CD player hanging from the screws that hold in the A/C control in a CB radio bracket and they just kicked it until the dash and screw parted ways. The shifter was a B&M megashifter and they aparently couldn't figure it out and just beat it to death.

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Originally Posted by 409biscayne

One day that will be me.

I'm still considering selling it, I'm broke.

QKENUF4U · 01-29-2006, 01:44 AM

dont like long beds but thats a nice one. bummer they screwed it up.

wibilly · 01-29-2006, 03:04 AM

sweet truck i'm glad to see you got it back

3qtrtontarrer · 01-29-2006, 07:24 AM

sweet,put the A/C BACK IN IT

bojoe · 01-29-2006, 11:15 AM

I like it. Always did like the green and white. The neighbor had one like it when I was a kid. He drove the truck till he past back in 98. Don't know whatever happened to it after that.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-29-2006, 11:29 AM

Very nice looking ride wish I had something like that in my yard..

thejoker · 01-29-2006, 11:49 AM

From your first statement I thought you were the one that stole the truck....

Just kidding. Nice truck. Must of broke your heart when it was stolen.

JKR

97silv5.7 · 01-29-2006, 11:54 AM

nice truck love the color combo

69TowRig · 01-29-2006, 12:20 PM

How is that crate motor? I'm trying to decide between that one (290Hp) or the 350HO (330Hp). I think either will satisfy me (my K5 has an over-tired 307 hittin' on 7 cylinders most times), but I want to get my money's worth too.

Glad you got it back, sorry they ruined it for you.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-30-2006, 12:16 PM

Looks awfully nice - hope you don't end up selling it - but ya gotta do what you gotta do.

01-28-2006, 01:03 AM	#1
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	I found something in the driveway.... ... and I cleaned it up. I haven't really messed with it since it was stolen last summer, but I'm glad I finally got around to putting the crate motor in it. It's a 72 Cheyenne Super and has a new 290 horse 350 crate, freshly rebiult TH350 and the original 3.73 12 bolt. I snapped some pics after I cleaned off all the crap. I have a LOT of work left, but I'm happy with my progress for the meantime. Attached Images __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom

01-28-2006, 01:30 AM	#2
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: I found something in the driveway.... I wish I could find something in my driveway like that. All I find are oil stains Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-28-2006, 01:45 AM	#3
69-350 Oil trash and damn proud of it Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 1,993	Re: I found something in the driveway.... haha, all I find in my driveway are rocks, dirt, and grass. occassionaly some piece of garbage crap might show up, i.e. pieces of wire, or plastic things, or other general automotive garbage... well, with a little help unloading it and all, I did find a parts truck in my driveway once, complements of my friend... (and god help me from my mom, she'll find 200 bucks deduced from my bank account, and another parts truck in the driveway this weekend) (and yes, last time she found a parts truck in the yard, I heard her from like 100 ft away, just loud as a plain sunny day, yell "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT" boy did I have some explaining) __________________ Mark 1997 K1500 Z71, 14 bolt SF 3.73 posi, Bright Blue Metallic. 6" Superlift 1972 C-10, toolbox, p/s, 350/TH350/3.73 open, black int., bronze 2008 Dodge MegaCab. H&S tuned 6.7 Cummins. Fast Four Tons Some of my pics http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/69-350/ Last edited by 69-350; 01-28-2006 at 01:46 AM.

01-28-2006, 03:08 AM	#4
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: I found something in the driveway.... GOSH that is one sweet truck..

01-28-2006, 04:38 AM	#5
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01-28-2006, 06:59 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: I found something in the driveway.... that looks sweet... what kind of damage did the thieves leave for you?

01-28-2006, 08:28 AM	#7
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: I found something in the driveway.... Sweet looking ride. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

01-28-2006, 11:06 AM	#9
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01-28-2006, 11:10 AM	#10
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01-28-2006, 02:02 PM	#11
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: I found something in the driveway.... If I didn't have my truck, you have the exact thing that I would want. I'm a big fan of the color combination. Where in Decatur are you located? I spend a large amount of my time working at that huge church on the corner of Commerce and Clairemont. I'm always hesitant to leave my truck up there late at night because I've even known worthless cars to get stolen out of the church parking lot. __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350

01-28-2006, 06:19 PM	#13
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: I found something in the driveway.... Just checked my driveway , nothing but snow . I hate you . Well maybe not , ha ha . Very nice truck . One day that will be me. __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

01-28-2006, 06:31 PM	#14
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: I found something in the driveway.... I guess I shouldn't be surprised though I can't say I would've picked your area to be a place with an issue like that, having the thing stolen once is bad, but twice is ridiculous. I guess if thieves know whats in the area they'll go after it. There've been at least two cars every year I've been in high school that've been stolen or broken into right in the school parking lot, all with nice stereo systems, but I definitely wouldn't put my area down as a place with any real problem. I kinda wonder what was going through their head when they were dealing with the tailgate. I guess they figured it was too easy to just lift the latch and lower it, but then again I suppose people who do stuff like that don't really think at all. At least you still got the truck and its in a safe location now, that things too pretty to have stolen for good. Good to see you're making progress on it. __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350

01-28-2006, 07:34 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: I found something in the driveway.... That tail gate damage is from disconnecting the straps and euing the gate as a ramp to drive down on with the 4 wheeler. The line on the wood trim is from the bumper. Why did they mess up the dash and shifter? Just to be hoodlums? That is sickening.

01-29-2006, 01:44 AM	#17
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: I found something in the driveway.... dont like long beds but thats a nice one. bummer they screwed it up.

01-29-2006, 03:04 AM	#18
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: I found something in the driveway.... sweet truck i'm glad to see you got it back __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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01-29-2006, 07:24 AM	#19
3qtrtontarrer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 93	Re: I found something in the driveway.... sweet,put the A/C BACK IN IT

01-29-2006, 11:15 AM	#20
bojoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Benton, IL Posts: 95	Re: I found something in the driveway.... I like it. Always did like the green and white. The neighbor had one like it when I was a kid. He drove the truck till he past back in 98. Don't know whatever happened to it after that. __________________ 1985 GMC 1/2 ton 305/700R4 1975 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 350/350 1971 Chevrolet C-60 427/5+2 1981 Cadillac Deville 6.0/368cid 2003 Chevrolet Suburban(wife's ride) 2007 Peterbilt 379/How I make money More old John Deere tractors than I know what to do with.

01-29-2006, 11:29 AM	#21
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01-29-2006, 11:49 AM	#22
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: I found something in the driveway.... From your first statement I thought you were the one that stole the truck.... Just kidding. Nice truck. Must of broke your heart when it was stolen. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

01-29-2006, 11:54 AM	#23
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01-29-2006, 12:20 PM	#24
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: I found something in the driveway.... How is that crate motor? I'm trying to decide between that one (290Hp) or the 350HO (330Hp). I think either will satisfy me (my K5 has an over-tired 307 hittin' on 7 cylinders most times), but I want to get my money's worth too. Glad you got it back, sorry they ruined it for you. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

01-30-2006, 12:16 PM	#25
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