question for the knowledgable.

[waynep]

I have found a local 72 cheyenne super.tilt,factory tack,a/c Big block 400 with the wood grain chrome..any way my question is......the spid in side the glove box is gone.Someone replaced the orginal glove box door so now the label is gone.what are some things I can look for in order to tell if this is a True cheyenne super Big Block truck truck????

[Zoomin]

Headliner, houndstooth seats, cargo light, passenger firewall will have a heat shield, power steering will have remote reservoir, heavy duty radiator. There's more that others will add, but here's the deal - a Cheyenne can be faked.

I tend to be pretty skeptical when a tach/tilt big block truck magically still have all those valuable items, but somehow is missing one of the most protected, durable and important features?

Fair or not, that truck is out of the running as far as getting my consideration. Now, if you don't care about that kind of stuff and like those features, place you value in the quality of the restoration.
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[waynep]

hi zoomin have a look at this truck on ebay and let me know. 1972 super cheyenne.Blue and white located in greer sc

[too much stuff]

I am skeptical myself about this one. Looks like a nice truck, but my opinion is someone built the truck they wanted.

[waynep]

Thanks guys,I meet this guy who owns this truck and saw this truck up close.Beautiful truck but his story just didnt add up.This his the second listing of the truck on ebay and others had some concerns also. thanks for everyons opinion.

[Zoomin]

My opinion is that truck is not the real deal. I think it's a truck that's been cobbled together with some nice pieces, but there's too many odd things. No big trans hump, wrong brackets on the engine.

What's it worth? It's a nice driver, but nearly everything need to be redone on it. It would've been worth more to me if they had not thrown the paint on it. No telling what lurks under there. Wheels and tires are $2000, add another $1000 for the suspension bits, $3000 for the trim, interior and re-usable bits, and $3000 for the truck, so $9000?
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[waynep]

Thanks zoomin

[bruceman1968]

waynep, the motor decodes out to;
CGV= 1970, 454, Impala, 345hp, LS-4, TH-400, 4-Brl,

[waynep]

WOW!!!!! Thank You bruceman.That answers the question.It not a real one.

[Duncan and son]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Headliner, houndstooth seats, cargo light, passenger firewall will have a heat shield, power steering will have remote reservoir, heavy duty radiator. There's more that others will add, but here's the deal - a Cheyenne can be faked.

I tend to be pretty skeptical when a tach/tilt big block truck magically still have all those valuable items, but somehow is missing one of the most protected, durable and important features?

Fair or not, that truck is out of the running as far as getting my consideration. Now, if you don't care about that kind of stuff and like those features, place you value in the quality of the restoration.
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Steve speaks words of wisdom

[70cst]

This thread is evidence to why this forum rocks. Great thread and good read.

[waynep]

Heres the truck for the ones interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...item1c1bc99e68

[70cst]

Questions asked about this truck for your enjoyment

MORE QUESTION I'VE GOT.

1-THE FACTORY GLOVE BOX DOOR WAS REPLACED BY THE OTHER OWNER. HE PUT A NEW CHROME ONE ON . I DO NOT HAVE THE BLUID STICKER THAT IN THE BOX. BUT I DO HAVE ALL THE FACTORY BADGES THAT WAS REPLACE IN A BOX. THEY GO WITH THE TRUCK ALSO. THERE (2) 400 (2) FENDER CHEYENNE SUPER AND (1) CHEYENNE SUPER GLOVE BOX BADGES.

2-YES THERE A PRICE THAT I WILL END IT AT.

3-YES THE CHEYENNE SUPER CAME WITH WOOD GRAIN MOLDING.

4-THE OTHER OWNER PUT THE NEW RALLY GAUGE'S WITH TAC IN. BUT DID NOT USE THE WOOD GRAIN COVER ON THEM. I DO HAVE THE FACTORY WOOD GRAIN RALLY GAUGES WITH TAC THAT CAME OUT OF THE TRUCK.

5- I DO HAVE THE FACTORY INTAKE AND VAULE COVERS GO WITH IT. HE COULD NOT FINE THE FACTORY CARB OR THE BREATHER.

6- ROCKER ARE GOOD. WILL POST SOME PICTURES IN TUESDAY.



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MORE QUESTION VIA CELL

1-SOME ONE ASK TO PROVE IT WAS A FACTORY BIGBLOCK. THE GUY I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID FOR AS KNEW IT WAS.SO I DONT HAVE THE STICKER THATS IN THE GLOVE BOX. SO HERE WHAT I WAS TOLD TO CHECK.

A- BIG TRANS HUMP? NO IT DONT. I HAVE ASK 3 TRUCK GUYS THEY EACH HAVE THERE OWN ANSWERS. SOME SAID THAT'S HOW YOU TELL. AND SOME SAY THEY SEEN THEM WITH SMALL HUMP ALSO.

B- BIGBLOCK CAME WITH DUAL EXHAUST. THEY SHOULD BE A BRACKET WITH A RIVOT ON THE FRAME NEAR THE REAR BUMPER ON BOTH SIDE. THE ONE ON THE PASS SIDE IS GONE.SHAVED OFF. BUT THE ONE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IS THERE. THE TRUCK HAS CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

C- WAS TOLD THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE IS MOUNTED ON THE TRANS CROSS MEMBER.ON BIG BLOCKS. THIS ONE IS

D- I HAVE THE OLD FADED BADGES IN THE BOX THAT THE PAST OWNER REMOVED THEY ALSO SAYS 400

E- NUMBER ON THE MOTOR. THE ONE ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT READS Ti103CGVIOD132010. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE NUMBERS FROM THE BACK ON THE BLOCK BUT NO LUCK.

SO IF ANY ONE CAN RUN THIS NUMBER .PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU FIND OUT.

SO FOR THE RECORD I CAN NOT PROVE OR DENY THAT IT CAME WITH THE BIGBLOCK. SO PLEASE IF YOU DONT WONT THE TRUCK AS IS. I UNDERSTAND BUT IT STILL A BADD ASS TRUCK.

[waynep]

The truck didnt sale on ebay. It is now listed on craigslist. Brueman1968 check out the engine change. sale-z473d-2400741411@craigslist.org

[bruceman1968]

wayne, just clicked on the link and it went to email, What did it say????

[waynep]

Sorry bruceman. It said.....HERE IS A SUPER CHEYENNE BIG BLOCK.SINCE I GOT THE TRUCK. I'VE LOWERED IT WITH ALL NEW CCP LOWERING KIT WITH FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS.C-NOTCHED THE FRAME.NEW 1 PEACE DRIVE SHAFT- NEW FLOWMASTER DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM. NEW 18 AND 20 COYS WHEELS AND TIRES. ALL NEW MOLDING/BUMPERS/GRILL/ EMBLEMS/CARPET/GAUGES/TAIL AND PARK LENS/HEADLINER/DOOR PANELLS/RECOVER BENCH SEAT.
TRUCK DRIVES GOOD HANDLE LIKE A SPORT CAR.
HERE MORE INFO ABOUT THE TRUCK.
ENGINE: LS-4 454 BIGBLOCK WITH ALUMINUM INTAKE AND HOLLY 4 BARREL. RUNS GOOD
TRANSMISSION: FACTORY 400 TURBO WITH SHIFT KIT
REAR END: FACTORY 12 BOLT WITH 373 GEARS
SUSPENSION: FRONT- LOWERED WITH CCP 2 INCH DROP SPINDLES / 2 INCH COILS /SWAY BAR AND SHOCKS. REAR- REAR BEEN C-NOTCH /5 INCH COIL SPRING/ BLOCKS/ SHOCKS AND SWAY BAR. REPLACED THE 2 PIECE DRIVE SHAFT WITH A NEW 1 PIECE DRIVE SHAFT.
EXHAUST SYSTEMS: HAS FACTORY MAINFOLDS WITH DUAL FLOWMASTER RUN THROUGH THE CROSS MEMBERS OUT THE BACK WITH 4 INCH TIPS.
WHEELS AND TIRES: 18X7 AND 20X10 CHROME C-55 WHEELS AND 225-45-18'S / 275-45-20
INTERIOR: ALL NEW CARPET/SEAT REDONE/DOOR PANELS/HEADLINER/SEAT BELTS
BODY: NO MAJOR DENTS OR RUST!!!!! THERE A SMALL PLACE ON THE CAB CORNER(APPOX 3/16 SIZE) THE ROOF HAS BEEN REDONE WERE THE WHITE HAD FADED AND THE SEEM SEALER WAS FAKING. IT WAS DONE BY SCOTTS FORD DEALERSHIP WHICH THEY MATCHED THE CENTER WHITE PERFIT. THE PAINT HAS SMALL CHIPS IN IT.(I DRIVE IT A LOT)THERE A SMALL PRIMER SHOWNING ON THE CORNER OF THE HOOD. THE BED HAS FADED PAINT AND CHIPS ALSO BUT NO MAJOR DENTS. IT NO SHOW TRUCK BUT ITS NOT JUNK EITHER. THE RADIATOR SUPPORT HAS A SQUARE HOLE CUT IN IT. DON'T KNOW WHY THEY DID IT.BUT I HAVE ORDEREDA NEW ONE FROM LMC AND IT GOES WITH THE TRUCK. ****** call BEN AT 864-918-5640 $13,500.00 FIRM

[waynep]

bruceman try this .http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/2400741411.html

[bruceman1968]

So at least he got it sorted out this time around. That really is a nice truck, isn't it? Really sharp looking. Good luck with your hunt Wayne.....

[70cst]

To me it is a good lookin truck. If numbers matching isn't a big deal...this would make a very fine ride

[waynep]

That is a beautiful truck.The only reason I didnt buy the truck 3 weeks ago is because im finishing up my shop.I have a lot tied up in it.Breuceman im not actually searching for a truck.I have one.I Have a 1972 c10 a/t a/c s/b p/b.Its gold and white.I bought the truck in 1985.in 1990 i had the truck painted and put all new chrome ,new rockers, and have drove the hound out of it.Now the rust is back and paint is faded.Its still a driver but here laterly i have wanted to lower it.I dont want to do anything that cant be put back to stock later if I want.The truck has leaf springs on the rear.I have been looking for threads that show how to lower leafs but I havent found alot about leafs. hahahahaha I have several old cars that needs a little tlc. Thanks guys. wayne