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Chevyholic · 02-07-2007, 09:48 AM

Hello,

I'm a new member here. I have been looking around on here for a little while getting familiar with the boards. I'm picking up a 1971 Chevy Cheyenne longbed today and can't wait.

I grew up riding around in my Dad's '48 Chevy and have been obsessed by these trucks ever since. I owned a '66 longbed a few years ago, but got rid of it to make room for the new baby wagon. Needless to say, I've been chomping at the bit ever since. I *shop* for trucks so often my wife finally asked me why I couldn't just look at porn on the Internet like everyone else, but told her these trucks are more fun to look at.

Anyway, here I am. This looks like a very friendly and resourceful message board and I am glad to be here. I'm going to try and post some pictures of my new baby, hopefully I do it right.

Oh yeah, here are the new girl's specifics:

1971 Cheyenne longbed
350 bored .030 over
Th350
front disc brakes
factory air (a must in Texas)
4.11 rear
primer grey (anyone know a good paint shop in North Texas?)

Have a great day!
David

67ChevyRedneck · 02-07-2007, 09:53 AM

WELCOME! That looks like a great start for a project.

I have the same problem too

My girl says she's more worried about me leaving her for a truck than another woman

**Yukon Jack** · 02-07-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyholic

I *shop* for trucks so often my wife finally asked me why I couldn't just look at porn on the Internet like everyone else, but told her these trucks are more fun to look at.

That just cracked me up! Welcome to the board - great looking truck!

68haywagon · 02-07-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyholic

I *shop* for trucks so often my wife finally asked me why I couldn't just look at porn on the Internet like everyone else, but told her these trucks are more fun to look at.

and welcome to the board!

Mike

Bishops Trucks · 02-07-2007, 10:51 AM

That truck looks great. Welcome to the board. I have just one suggestion, you should take that heat rap off the headers before it rusts them out.

67cruiser · 02-07-2007, 10:56 AM

WELCOME from Oklahoma nice truck.

Chevyholic · 02-07-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

That truck looks great. Welcome to the board. I have just one suggestion, you should take that heat rap off the headers before it rusts them out.

Yeah, I had that thought. The exhaust system is 15 years old and probably needs to be replaced. It is louder than I prefer, so I'd like to get some quieter mufflers to calm it down a little. I'll have to find a heat shield for the starter before doing it though. Not sure why this truck would be any different, but my '66 used to strand me all the time once I added headers. I'd have to get a ride home and let my truck sit for a couple of hours so the starter would cool off.

Is a heat shield for the starter the best way to alleviate that problem, or is there a better method?

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!

**special-K** · 02-07-2007, 11:19 AM

Welcome,nice truck.My wife hassaid the same to me about "just looking at trucks."lol

krue · 02-07-2007, 11:19 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Bishops Trucks · 02-07-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyholic

Yeah, I had that thought. The exhaust system is 15 years old and probably needs to be replaced. It is louder than I prefer, so I'd like to get some quieter mufflers to calm it down a little. I'll have to find a heat shield for the starter before doing it though. Not sure why this truck would be any different, but my '66 used to strand me all the time once I added headers. I'd have to get a ride home and let my truck sit for a couple of hours so the starter would cool off.

Is a heat shield for the starter the best way to alleviate that problem, or is there a better method?

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!

All 3 of mine would do leave me stranded until I bought a heat rap for the starter from Summit Racing. It's a good investment and cheap compared to cooking starters.

Chevyholic · 02-07-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

All 3 of mine would do leave me stranded until I bought a heat rap for the starter from Summit Racing. It's a good investment and cheap compared to cooking starters.

Thanks Jim!

jimmydean · 02-07-2007, 11:57 AM

Nice truck! My wife says the same thing about me and Craig's List looking at both trucks and parts.

She often calls my truck "the other woman".

powell72 · 02-07-2007, 01:59 PM

Looks like a clean truck, welcome aboard.

Bishops Trucks · 02-07-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyholic

Thanks Jim!

Any time. Thats what we are here for.

02-07-2007, 09:48 AM	#1
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Getting My Truck Today Hello, I'm a new member here. I have been looking around on here for a little while getting familiar with the boards. I'm picking up a 1971 Chevy Cheyenne longbed today and can't wait. I grew up riding around in my Dad's '48 Chevy and have been obsessed by these trucks ever since. I owned a '66 longbed a few years ago, but got rid of it to make room for the new baby wagon. Needless to say, I've been chomping at the bit ever since. I shop for trucks so often my wife finally asked me why I couldn't just look at porn on the Internet like everyone else, but told her these trucks are more fun to look at. Anyway, here I am. This looks like a very friendly and resourceful message board and I am glad to be here. I'm going to try and post some pictures of my new baby, hopefully I do it right. Oh yeah, here are the new girl's specifics: 1971 Cheyenne longbed 350 bored .030 over Th350 front disc brakes factory air (a must in Texas) 4.11 rear primer grey (anyone know a good paint shop in North Texas?) Have a great day! David __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

02-07-2007, 09:53 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Getting My Truck Today WELCOME! That looks like a great start for a project. I have the same problem too My girl says she's more worried about me leaving her for a truck than another woman __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-07-2007, 10:51 AM	#5
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Getting My Truck Today That truck looks great. Welcome to the board. I have just one suggestion, you should take that heat rap off the headers before it rusts them out. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-07-2007, 10:56 AM	#6
67cruiser Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 140	Re: Getting My Truck Today WELCOME from Oklahoma nice truck. __________________ 67 C10 SWB 350-Turbo 400 tranny-Disc brake "Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't"

02-07-2007, 11:19 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Getting My Truck Today Welcome,nice truck.My wife hassaid the same to me about "just looking at trucks."lol __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-07-2007, 11:19 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Getting My Truck Today Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-07-2007, 11:57 AM	#12
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Getting My Truck Today Nice truck! My wife says the same thing about me and Craig's List looking at both trucks and parts. She often calls my truck "the other woman". __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-07-2007, 01:59 PM	#13
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Getting My Truck Today Looks like a clean truck, welcome aboard. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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