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crasten123 · 03-19-2008, 08:21 AM

Here's a pic of my Cheyenne I just picked up. IT has some rust on the two front corners below the drip rail and just above the corner of the front windshield. Can anyone give me advice on how to repair this? Are there replacement parts for these areas?

I'm new to this board. I'm looking forward to anyone's response.

Thanks

Bishops Trucks · 03-19-2008, 08:35 AM

Welcome from Vienna, Austria. Best thing to do is get a wire wheel on a drill and clean those spots up and get some primer on it. After you clean the spots up, you can see what shape they are in. Nobody makes replacement parts for that area. You would have to cut them out of another cab and weld them into yours. That is a major job. Best thing to do is clean up what you have and go from there.

chevy72blu · 03-19-2008, 08:37 AM

Welcome! You'll be right at home here. Nice looking truck. Im not a body guy, but the drip rail rust is pretty common. As for the windshield corner, I havent heard much of.

Got a pic of the SPID label in the glove box?

Looks a lot like mine before I started the resto (sans the lwb of course)

Theres a growing numbers of us on the board with that paint scheme, you should stick with it when you slap a new coat on it =P

dan42 · 03-19-2008, 08:47 AM

You scored a nice little pickup, even with the weird rust areas. I agree, a picture of the SPID would be nice. Shortbed Cheyennes are good catches, and that one looks to be in pretty good shape.

**SactoJim** · 03-19-2008, 08:56 AM

Welcome neighbor!

Looks like the framework for a nice ride and hopefully your's is as rust free as mine was thanks to the local climate.

Rollie396 · 03-19-2008, 08:58 AM

Welcome to the board!Looks like a very solid starting point.I agree with the others,that paint scheme is a winner,freshen it up a bit and it'll be a beauty.
Original 350 in it?Air,Tilt or any of those goodies?

crasten123 · 03-19-2008, 09:21 AM

Thanks, Here's a pic of the built sheet inside the glove box. Not sure about what some of the options are (i.e. belt molding) Also, is this color supposed to be blue/white/ blue or just blue /white?

sameyrasmea72 · 03-19-2008, 09:52 AM

Cool truck!! Cheyenne's came with the lower molding automaticly, so the belt molding is the upper trim. Most cheyenne's had it , but it was still an option.

**El Jay** · 03-19-2008, 10:23 AM

Welcome aboard.

That's a nice clean truck!

**special-K** · 03-19-2008, 02:02 PM

Welcome!Great score!Chip out the old sealer and grind that area down to clean metal,as well as the rest of the rain gutter.I`d used a 3m fiber abrasive wheel.give it a coat of Permatex Rust Treatment and PB Weld any hole that`s there and give it a coat of a good sealing primer.Then,smear 3M seam sealer back into the gutter.Finally coat with some gloss white rustoleum,letting it blend back into the top (masked windows/trim).That`ll do until you get into anything major.
Where is the rust around the winshield?Upper or lower?

72BlckButy · 03-19-2008, 04:44 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Nice score on the truck!

**1970cstblazer** · 03-19-2008, 05:24 PM

Nice score!

The sun took its toll on the dark blue paint.

Here is my Cheyenne Super 20:

sierragrande71 · 03-19-2008, 06:27 PM

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from West Sacramento. That's a good looking truck I originally went looking for '71-'72 cheyenne or cheyenne super but ended up with its close cousin a GMC. Goodluck on your project.

crasten123 · 03-19-2008, 06:41 PM

THe rust is around the upper corner of the windshield, but below with drip rail. Wondering if its better to cut a roof from the junk yard and replace it.

**special-K** · 03-19-2008, 07:13 PM

It depends on how bad it is.That may be the best choice.Have you checked lower areas for rust below it along the water`s path?The water usually runs down the pillar and the floor often rusts where the kick panel meets.Also,the header panel (panel over windshield) can get soft or show holes near the visors.

chevy72blu · 03-19-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Nice score!

The sun took its toll on the dark blue paint.

Here is my Cheyenne Super 20:

thats one beautiful well optioned truck!

shaneschevys · 03-19-2008, 09:51 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX. Looks like a pretty clean truck.

griesel72 · 03-19-2008, 10:18 PM

very nice truck, with some nice options too, great to have you aboard

72Levi · 03-19-2008, 10:38 PM

Nice, I esp. like the Cheyenne swb look!

03-19-2008, 08:21 AM	#1
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	My first Cheyenne Here's a pic of my Cheyenne I just picked up. IT has some rust on the two front corners below the drip rail and just above the corner of the front windshield. Can anyone give me advice on how to repair this? Are there replacement parts for these areas? I'm new to this board. I'm looking forward to anyone's response. Thanks Attached Images

03-19-2008, 08:35 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: My first Cheyenne Welcome from Vienna, Austria. Best thing to do is get a wire wheel on a drill and clean those spots up and get some primer on it. After you clean the spots up, you can see what shape they are in. Nobody makes replacement parts for that area. You would have to cut them out of another cab and weld them into yours. That is a major job. Best thing to do is clean up what you have and go from there. __________________ 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"

03-19-2008, 08:37 AM	#3
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: My first Cheyenne Welcome! You'll be right at home here. Nice looking truck. Im not a body guy, but the drip rail rust is pretty common. As for the windshield corner, I havent heard much of. Got a pic of the SPID label in the glove box? Looks a lot like mine before I started the resto (sans the lwb of course) Theres a growing numbers of us on the board with that paint scheme, you should stick with it when you slap a new coat on it =P __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

03-19-2008, 08:47 AM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: My first Cheyenne You scored a nice little pickup, even with the weird rust areas. I agree, a picture of the SPID would be nice. Shortbed Cheyennes are good catches, and that one looks to be in pretty good shape. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-19-2008, 08:56 AM	#5
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: My first Cheyenne Welcome neighbor! Looks like the framework for a nice ride and hopefully your's is as rust free as mine was thanks to the local climate. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

03-19-2008, 08:58 AM	#6
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: My first Cheyenne Welcome to the board!Looks like a very solid starting point.I agree with the others,that paint scheme is a winner,freshen it up a bit and it'll be a beauty. Original 350 in it?Air,Tilt or any of those goodies? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-19-2008, 09:21 AM	#7
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	Re: My first Cheyenne Thanks, Here's a pic of the built sheet inside the glove box. Not sure about what some of the options are (i.e. belt molding) Also, is this color supposed to be blue/white/ blue or just blue /white? Attached Images

03-19-2008, 09:52 AM	#8
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: My first Cheyenne Cool truck!! Cheyenne's came with the lower molding automaticly, so the belt molding is the upper trim. Most cheyenne's had it , but it was still an option. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

03-19-2008, 10:23 AM	#9
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: My first Cheyenne Welcome aboard. That's a nice clean truck! __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

03-19-2008, 02:02 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: My first Cheyenne Welcome!Great score!Chip out the old sealer and grind that area down to clean metal,as well as the rest of the rain gutter.I`d used a 3m fiber abrasive wheel.give it a coat of Permatex Rust Treatment and PB Weld any hole that`s there and give it a coat of a good sealing primer.Then,smear 3M seam sealer back into the gutter.Finally coat with some gloss white rustoleum,letting it blend back into the top (masked windows/trim).That`ll do until you get into anything major. Where is the rust around the winshield?Upper or lower? __________________ "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 ~

03-19-2008, 04:44 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My first Cheyenne to the board from Mid-MO!!! Nice score on the truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-19-2008, 05:24 PM	#12
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,441	Re: My first Cheyenne Nice score! The sun took its toll on the dark blue paint. Here is my Cheyenne Super 20: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

03-19-2008, 06:27 PM	#13
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: My first Cheyenne and from West Sacramento. That's a good looking truck I originally went looking for '71-'72 cheyenne or cheyenne super but ended up with its close cousin a GMC. Goodluck on your project.

03-19-2008, 06:41 PM	#14
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	Re: My first Cheyenne THe rust is around the upper corner of the windshield, but below with drip rail. Wondering if its better to cut a roof from the junk yard and replace it.

03-19-2008, 07:13 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: My first Cheyenne It depends on how bad it is.That may be the best choice.Have you checked lower areas for rust below it along the water`s path?The water usually runs down the pillar and the floor often rusts where the kick panel meets.Also,the header panel (panel over windshield) can get soft or show holes near the visors. __________________ "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 ~



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03-19-2008, 09:51 PM	#17
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: My first Cheyenne Welcome from FT Worth TX. Looks like a pretty clean truck. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

03-19-2008, 10:18 PM	#18
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Re: My first Cheyenne very nice truck, with some nice options too, great to have you aboard __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

03-19-2008, 10:38 PM	#19
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: My first Cheyenne Nice, I esp. like the Cheyenne swb look! __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

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