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Tx Firefighter · 11-11-2007, 04:19 PM

I've been Jones'n lately for a 3/4 ton Bubba truck to fix up.

So, I'm motoring down the road in my beater, singing to myself, when I pass this 72 truck for sale beside the road. I pulled in to check it out...

hmmm....

Super Cheyenne....

big block....

A/C and tilt column....

I wound up offering the guy $ 2250 on his $ 3000 asking price and drove it home. The guy quit driving it when the water pump went out on it, so that will be first project to get it on the road...

to be continued in next post.......

Tx Firefighter · 11-11-2007, 04:24 PM

It's a pretty solid truck. The paint is original and the rockers and cab corners are solid.

First thing today, I started tearing it apart to change the leaky water pump when I noticed that someone had already done the HEI swap for me sometime in the past. Then, I got to looking closer, and sure enough, someone swapped the original 402 for a later model 454. Pleasant surprise for me

Some of the truck's downsides are, no tailgate and damage to right bed side...

The old bed is pretty solid though.

Has new 10 ply tires all around, but the late model wheels absolutely ruin the look of the truck. Not enough offset...

Right now, I'm giving it a cooling system overhaul. Stuff sure is expensive nowdays though. My local guy needs $ 175 to recore the radiator back to brand new status. The days of just buying a new 4 core for $ 150 bucks are long gone fellas. It's more like $ 250 for a new one nowdays.

With all new hoses, belts, gaskets, water pump, thermostat, etc, I'll wind up with better than 300 bucks invested in the cooling system alone.

Kevin

*ksjh1316* · 11-11-2007, 04:26 PM

That looks just like the one I know where it is hid where i live except its a custom deluxe with 67k and they want 3.5k your making me want to go get it now instead of waiting for a year looking at that find

Jtrux · 11-11-2007, 04:39 PM

That's cool...gotta love the bbc with cold air (if it works).

lilred67 · 11-11-2007, 04:56 PM

that's a sweet ride. a very good find!!

killer71 · 11-11-2007, 05:03 PM

you must be livin right...

streetstar · 11-11-2007, 05:13 PM

Nice -- a clean long bedside should be easy to find -- a rust free air cab is worth what you paid for the whole truck!

see ten · 11-11-2007, 05:35 PM

Yep, Around here it would of brought that quick, if for nothing else to use to chop down to a shorty.

Spray-Bomb · 11-11-2007, 05:50 PM

Sweet !!!

duallyjams · 11-11-2007, 05:55 PM

Maybe if i sing to my self while driving down the road i can find a truck.

Jerry Jones · 11-11-2007, 06:02 PM

Very nice find, great deal, congrats!

**Palf70Step** · 11-11-2007, 06:12 PM

Nice ride. Congrats on the new acquisition!

**uncle** · 11-11-2007, 06:16 PM

WHAT,no pics of the rear end? Nice truck.

68 P.O.S. · 11-11-2007, 06:21 PM

I wish I could stumble upon something like that. My luck is such that when I find a deal like that I'll be broke.

67_C-30 · 11-11-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle

WHAT,no pics of the rear end? Nice truck.

LOL!! All that confusion about the rearend, and no comfirmation. You're killin' us Tx!

Tx Firefighter · 11-11-2007, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle

WHAT,no pics of the rear end? Nice truck.

Pervert.

Yes, I see a kinked brake line in that picture that I've got to replace too.

67_C-30 · 11-11-2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Pervert.

Yes, I see a kinked brake line in that picture that I've got to replace too.

HEY! Don't talk about uncle! I resemble that remark!!!

1bad chevy · 11-11-2007, 06:30 PM

all i got to say is

**1970cstblazer** · 11-11-2007, 07:44 PM

That truck is very similiar to mine, which came from the Euless area. Congrats from a fellow '72 Super 20 owner.

**Ron 586** · 11-11-2007, 09:12 PM

Congrats Tx firefighter. Good to see you on here again and having good luck for a change.

**70cst** · 11-11-2007, 09:44 PM

WOW...nice find! I also find it neat that a loaded truck like that has no radio.:confused: It has the factory radio delete option. I bet that is why he knocked of $750.

1Ton · 11-11-2007, 09:49 PM

Nice buy.

Tx Firefighter · 11-11-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

WOW...nice find! I also find it neat that a loaded truck like that has no radio.:confused: It has the factory radio delete option. I bet that is why he knocked of $750.

It's got a cheap Pioneer CD player in it right now with under seat speakers. I sure wish I could find an old school Pioneer Supertuner III shaft radio like we rolled with in high school though.

AC72 · 11-11-2007, 09:55 PM

awesome, looks similar to mine. i have a c20 w/402,a/c, etc, but not a super cheyene, mine is a custom camper. anyway, congrats. too bad you were'nt closer, i have a spare bed for it! bed floor is shot but sides are darn near perfect! anyway, congrats and keep us posted

krue · 11-11-2007, 10:00 PM

Looks like you got a great deal.

11-11-2007, 04:19 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	So, I bought this truck today... I've been Jones'n lately for a 3/4 ton Bubba truck to fix up. So, I'm motoring down the road in my beater, singing to myself, when I pass this 72 truck for sale beside the road. I pulled in to check it out... hmmm.... Super Cheyenne.... big block.... A/C and tilt column.... I wound up offering the guy $ 2250 on his $ 3000 asking price and drove it home. The guy quit driving it when the water pump went out on it, so that will be first project to get it on the road... to be continued in next post....... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 11-11-2007 at 04:35 PM.

11-11-2007, 04:24 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: So, I bought this truck today... It's a pretty solid truck. The paint is original and the rockers and cab corners are solid. First thing today, I started tearing it apart to change the leaky water pump when I noticed that someone had already done the HEI swap for me sometime in the past. Then, I got to looking closer, and sure enough, someone swapped the original 402 for a later model 454. Pleasant surprise for me Some of the truck's downsides are, no tailgate and damage to right bed side... The old bed is pretty solid though. Has new 10 ply tires all around, but the late model wheels absolutely ruin the look of the truck. Not enough offset... Right now, I'm giving it a cooling system overhaul. Stuff sure is expensive nowdays though. My local guy needs $ 175 to recore the radiator back to brand new status. The days of just buying a new 4 core for $ 150 bucks are long gone fellas. It's more like $ 250 for a new one nowdays. With all new hoses, belts, gaskets, water pump, thermostat, etc, I'll wind up with better than 300 bucks invested in the cooling system alone. Kevin __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 11-11-2007 at 04:32 PM.

11-11-2007, 04:26 PM	#3
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11-11-2007, 04:39 PM	#4
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11-11-2007, 05:35 PM	#8
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11-11-2007, 06:02 PM	#11
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