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*vegaschevy* · 07-20-2009, 12:46 PM

I have been having the roughest last month. I had my truck stolen right out of my driveway and with Vegas being the highest area for fraudulent vehicle thefts it has been a hell of a time to get anything done in any efficient time. unfortunately I am down to only one running vehicle I have to share with my girl. First time I have not had a third vehicle in a long time.
Anyways, instead of buying another truck that is newer I have been trying to scrounge up a daily driver SWB that was not going to break the bank. Went and looked at one last night that looked fairly straight. driver front fender dinged but not that big of a deal. And although the battery was dead it started up and ran. He said he has all the bumpers and the tail light lenses. I think I am going to pick it up at the end of the week. Will take the weekend to get it all back together but I think it will be a reliable driver as I fix it up and drive it.
What do you think?
Its a 71, working Air and runs. Ill have to get the lenses back on and the seat in but thats easy stuff. The truck looks rough but if you think about new wheels, lowered and new seat cover it will clean up quickly and nicely.

my67chevytruck · 07-20-2009, 12:51 PM

looks like a good start...

ChevLoRay · 07-20-2009, 12:53 PM

I would LOVE to have it!

jorgensensc · 07-20-2009, 12:55 PM

You didn't give a price, so not sure if it's a good deal. However, it looks to be a nice solid truck. The hardest thing you are going to find, is not wanting to take it apart to fix things if you need it for a daily driver. It sounds easy, but when you want to fix that fender, then you take it off, before you know it you can have yourself talked into having the whole front clip off to detail the engine, then the frame, so the body comes off. Before you know it you have it torn down and undriveable. Take it from me, I've done it. I have a swb stepper thats sitting in my garage. It was running and driving and pretty much only needed paint. I got carried away and now it's in a million pieces. Still needs paint. If you can control yourself, it can be a good deal. If not, buy the truck and get a beater car/truck while you fix this one up. If the price is right, I wouldn't pass on it. I hope this helps you a little.
Shawn

*vegaschevy* · 07-20-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

You didn't give a price, so not sure if it's a good deal. However, it looks to be a nice solid truck. The hardest thing you are going to find, is not wanting to take it apart to fix things if you need it for a daily driver. It sounds easy, but when you want to fix that fender, then you take it off, before you know it you can have yourself talked into having the whole front clip off to detail the engine, then the frame, so the body comes off. Before you know it you have it torn down and undriveable. Take it from me, I've done it. I have a swb stepper thats sitting in my garage. It was running and driving and pretty much only needed paint. I got carried away and now it's in a million pieces. Still needs paint. If you can control yourself, it can be a good deal. If not, buy the truck and get a beater car/truck while you fix this one up. If the price is right, I wouldn't pass on it. I hope this helps you a little.
Shawn

I know, that is a problem I have is I am very anal about making everything perfect. i figure I can wait and look for another one while I ahve this one and I am also going to pick up a frame from another member on here to build my nice nice show truck. I would love to get all the trim holes filled, and pantina it out and lower it with nice wheels. Keep it simple... but simple never sticks...... HAHAHA

$3000 is the price, and there is ZERO RUST none at all

chevy_mike · 07-20-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

You didn't give a price, so not sure if it's a good deal. However, it looks to be a nice solid truck. The hardest thing you are going to find, is not wanting to take it apart to fix things if you need it for a daily driver. It sounds easy, but when you want to fix that fender, then you take it off, before you know it you can have yourself talked into having the whole front clip off to detail the engine, then the frame, so the body comes off. Before you know it you have it torn down and undriveable. Take it from me, I've done it. I have a swb stepper thats sitting in my garage. It was running and driving and pretty much only needed paint. I got carried away and now it's in a million pieces. Still needs paint. If you can control yourself, it can be a good deal. If not, buy the truck and get a beater car/truck while you fix this one up. If the price is right, I wouldn't pass on it. I hope this helps you a little.
Shawn

Wow, does this sound familar. In the same boat right now...

jorgensensc · 07-20-2009, 01:05 PM

For that price you would be a fool to pass it up. If it is in that nice of condition, and all original (except for the steering wheel I see) I would consider restoring this one using the frame it has. Build a crazy truck out of non oe parts. Don't get me wrong, I love a nice custom truck, but one like this one I would restore back to the original blue and white. THen get a nice frame to cut up and start another truck. If necessary this truck restored could fund the other truck. JMHO.
Shawn

jorgensensc · 07-20-2009, 01:08 PM

THink how nice it would look, blue and white, wood trim on the sides. It would definatley be less expensive to clean that one up, than it would be to totally customize it. Again, JMHO.
Shawn

*vegaschevy* · 07-20-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

THink how nice it would look, blue and white, wood trim on the sides. It would definatley be less expensive to clean that one up, than it would be to totally customize it. Again, JMHO.
Shawn

i thought about lowering it and leaving the two tone blue/white paint... get new trim for it and be done with a nice driver.
i dont know, Ill figure something out. I am always looking for swb trucks that are in good condition

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-20-2009, 02:24 PM

i'm with jorgensen on this one. Keep it original blue w/ white and cheyenne short bed. They are too hard to find especially in this shape atleast around here. Save this one for resto and start with a plain jane swb to customize. My 2 cents. Trevor

oldblue1968chevy · 07-20-2009, 09:06 PM

BUY IT put trim on it lower it a lil and ROLL IT

just me.......do watcha want,
nice truck

sson20s · 07-21-2009, 12:18 AM

are you going to buy it ,if not i am interested

crasten123 · 07-21-2009, 12:57 AM

I'd buy it and restore it back to original, l but add your own personal touch to make it your own. Looks just like mine...

**special-K** · 07-21-2009, 06:00 AM

That unmolested Cheyenne SWB is a rare find anywhere.Get anal about all the mechanics and enjoy rolling in casual carefree style.it`ll buff out...seriously.Buy trim,get it all right and roll.It`s a twin to Powell72`s and that truck made a magazine feature.They`re only unrestored once.I`ll still put a serious security system in it.Definately a tracking system.Although idiot theives are attracted to shiney bright things like a monkey is,some may have evolved enough to realize the value of a truck like that.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-21-2009, 09:56 AM

my neighbor has an unmolested cheyenne swb in his yard.....

smoky02 · 07-21-2009, 10:02 AM

edited...

STOCKISH · 07-21-2009, 11:23 AM

Looks like the twin to my 72 Super. Mine has a BBC, tach, tilt, air, etc. Maybe one day it'll be back together.

Nice looking truck. Put the trim on it, drop it, and cruise.

72BlckButy · 07-21-2009, 02:26 PM

I wouldn't over-modify that truck, definitely to clean for that. Put some original trim (to match the paint), get it road ready, and then drive it!

Spray-Bomb · 07-21-2009, 02:36 PM

As already said, I would just roll that thing

Its sweet & if youre like me you will get carried away with all the things you COULD do to it

Im having a very hard time not going nuts on my driver right now too, & its a 90
But definitely get it & start working on the mechanical part of it, it may run, but it may decide to have a major oil leak or something in a 100 miles, you never know
Plus how are the brakes ??? That kinda stuff will eat you alive in $$$ plus take up all your time

Hope it goes well for you, sweet truck

powell72 · 07-21-2009, 05:46 PM

I'd roll it daily.

'72customdeluxe · 07-21-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegaschevy

i thought about lowering it and leaving the two tone blue/white paint... get new trim for it and be done with a nice driver.
i dont know, Ill figure something out. I am always looking for swb trucks that are in good condition

I would leave the current paint on it and throw on some black side trim. What I did to my last truck is find the correct color white duplicolor rattle can and painted the bad spots on the white. It blends in well and makes the truck look way better imo. Faded blue looks cool

Look up 72powell (I think). He has a truck like yours that he lowered with rust/faded paint and made it into a magazine.
edit- yup, he posted right above me

**GR8-68** · 07-21-2009, 06:33 PM

very nic find at a great price

*vegaschevy* · 07-28-2009, 10:12 AM

picking it up today!
I was planning on getting it a few days ago but work has buried me this week. Its good cause I still have a job that gets ours every now and again LOL

big_al_71 · 07-28-2009, 10:50 AM

definetly a cool truck!!!

19673ontree · 07-28-2009, 10:28 PM

people would fist fight you here to get that truck , a 67 to 72 truck with NO RUST dosen't exist here .

07-20-2009, 12:46 PM	#1
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Daily Driver SWB I have been having the roughest last month. I had my truck stolen right out of my driveway and with Vegas being the highest area for fraudulent vehicle thefts it has been a hell of a time to get anything done in any efficient time. unfortunately I am down to only one running vehicle I have to share with my girl. First time I have not had a third vehicle in a long time. Anyways, instead of buying another truck that is newer I have been trying to scrounge up a daily driver SWB that was not going to break the bank. Went and looked at one last night that looked fairly straight. driver front fender dinged but not that big of a deal. And although the battery was dead it started up and ran. He said he has all the bumpers and the tail light lenses. I think I am going to pick it up at the end of the week. Will take the weekend to get it all back together but I think it will be a reliable driver as I fix it up and drive it. What do you think? Its a 71, working Air and runs. Ill have to get the lenses back on and the seat in but thats easy stuff. The truck looks rough but if you think about new wheels, lowered and new seat cover it will clean up quickly and nicely. Last edited by vegaschevy; 07-20-2009 at 12:58 PM.

07-20-2009, 12:51 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Daily Driver SWB looks like a good start... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-20-2009, 12:53 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Daily Driver SWB I would LOVE to have it! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-20-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Daily Driver SWB You didn't give a price, so not sure if it's a good deal. However, it looks to be a nice solid truck. The hardest thing you are going to find, is not wanting to take it apart to fix things if you need it for a daily driver. It sounds easy, but when you want to fix that fender, then you take it off, before you know it you can have yourself talked into having the whole front clip off to detail the engine, then the frame, so the body comes off. Before you know it you have it torn down and undriveable. Take it from me, I've done it. I have a swb stepper thats sitting in my garage. It was running and driving and pretty much only needed paint. I got carried away and now it's in a million pieces. Still needs paint. If you can control yourself, it can be a good deal. If not, buy the truck and get a beater car/truck while you fix this one up. If the price is right, I wouldn't pass on it. I hope this helps you a little. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-20-2009, 01:05 PM	#7
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Daily Driver SWB For that price you would be a fool to pass it up. If it is in that nice of condition, and all original (except for the steering wheel I see) I would consider restoring this one using the frame it has. Build a crazy truck out of non oe parts. Don't get me wrong, I love a nice custom truck, but one like this one I would restore back to the original blue and white. THen get a nice frame to cut up and start another truck. If necessary this truck restored could fund the other truck. JMHO. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-20-2009, 01:08 PM	#8
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Daily Driver SWB THink how nice it would look, blue and white, wood trim on the sides. It would definatley be less expensive to clean that one up, than it would be to totally customize it. Again, JMHO. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-20-2009, 02:24 PM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Daily Driver SWB i'm with jorgensen on this one. Keep it original blue w/ white and cheyenne short bed. They are too hard to find especially in this shape atleast around here. Save this one for resto and start with a plain jane swb to customize. My 2 cents. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-20-2009, 09:06 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Daily Driver SWB BUY IT put trim on it lower it a lil and ROLL IT just me.......do watcha want, nice truck __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-21-2009, 12:18 AM	#12
sson20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: el mirage,arizona Posts: 284	Re: Daily Driver SWB are you going to buy it ,if not i am interested __________________ 2 many ,want to finish 1

07-21-2009, 12:57 AM	#13
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	Re: Daily Driver SWB I'd buy it and restore it back to original, l but add your own personal touch to make it your own. Looks just like mine... Attached Images __________________ [B]72 Cheyenne SWB

07-21-2009, 06:00 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Daily Driver SWB That unmolested Cheyenne SWB is a rare find anywhere.Get anal about all the mechanics and enjoy rolling in casual carefree style.it`ll buff out...seriously.Buy trim,get it all right and roll.It`s a twin to Powell72`s and that truck made a magazine feature.They`re only unrestored once.I`ll still put a serious security system in it.Definately a tracking system.Although idiot theives are attracted to shiney bright things like a monkey is,some may have evolved enough to realize the value of a truck like that. __________________ "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 ~

07-21-2009, 09:56 AM	#15
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Daily Driver SWB my neighbor has an unmolested cheyenne swb in his yard..... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-21-2009, 10:02 AM	#16
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Daily Driver SWB edited... Last edited by smoky02; 07-21-2009 at 03:07 PM.

07-21-2009, 11:23 AM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Daily Driver SWB Looks like the twin to my 72 Super. Mine has a BBC, tach, tilt, air, etc. Maybe one day it'll be back together. Nice looking truck. Put the trim on it, drop it, and cruise. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-21-2009, 02:26 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Daily Driver SWB I wouldn't over-modify that truck, definitely to clean for that. Put some original trim (to match the paint), get it road ready, and then drive it! __________________ -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)



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07-21-2009, 02:36 PM	#19
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Daily Driver SWB As already said, I would just roll that thing Its sweet & if youre like me you will get carried away with all the things you COULD do to it Im having a very hard time not going nuts on my driver right now too, & its a 90 But definitely get it & start working on the mechanical part of it, it may run, but it may decide to have a major oil leak or something in a 100 miles, you never know Plus how are the brakes ??? That kinda stuff will eat you alive in $$$ plus take up all your time Hope it goes well for you, sweet truck __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

07-21-2009, 05:46 PM	#20
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Daily Driver SWB I'd roll it daily. __________________ 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

07-21-2009, 06:33 PM	#22
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Daily Driver SWB very nic find at a great price

07-28-2009, 10:12 AM	#23
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Daily Driver SWB picking it up today! I was planning on getting it a few days ago but work has buried me this week. Its good cause I still have a job that gets ours every now and again LOL

07-28-2009, 10:50 AM	#24
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Daily Driver SWB definetly a cool truck!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-28-2009, 10:28 PM	#25
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Daily Driver SWB people would fist fight you here to get that truck , a 67 to 72 truck with NO RUST dosen't exist here . __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

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