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09-04-2011, 03:58 PM
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71 Cheyenne Project
Years ago I operated Rob's Rod Shop and worked on old cars and trucks for people. Mostly body and paint, but some mechanical things as well. After 12 years I closed the doors and switched my focus to my Automotive Cartoons.
This Summer I reopened Rob's Rod Shop, but with a different mission. I now restore Coke Machines, Gas Pumps and other rusty stuff like that, as well as doing my art. My Brother in law heard "Shop" and "open" and now I have his 400 HP 383 powered 71 Chevy Cheyenne here. Deep down it is a really good truck, but has been sitting and really needs some attention. I spent yesterday cleaning it up and getting it to run right again. The only problem I am having is everytime I put the TH350 in gear the truck dies. I worked on it and just couldn't figure it out. So, I am open to suggestions. This week the 71 starts body work and to get it primer. I just have to rescue this truck!!! . . . When it got here . .  . . Canopy removed, junk in bed cleaned out, running better, and some chrome cleaned up . . 
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Rob the ToonMan 56 Chevy Cameo----Custom, [Turquoise] 67 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside (Black & White) 63 Trailorboat-------Teardrop Style Trailer 69 Honda CM90 Last edited by ToonMan; 09-04-2011 at 04:06 PM. |
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09-04-2011, 04:05 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
Does the truck stay running if your on the gas alittle when you put it in gear.
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09-04-2011, 04:09 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
Yes, for a little bit, that is how I moved it. If you let off, it dies. The motor is so strong, when i tried it, I ended up powerbraking and spinnng the tires!!!
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09-04-2011, 04:15 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
I did a motor swap on mine with a turbo 350, and it was doing the same thing I could keep it running but really ruff the motor is just over 500 horse. I checked for vaccum leaks around the intake, and brake booster ,adjusted the carb and timing ,plugs wires ,grounds all electrical the nuetral saftey switch.There was a small leak around the back of my intake that helped alittle, but the key thing was going with a new 3000 stall converter havent had a problem since. Hope this helps man.
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09-04-2011, 04:25 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
That is better than what I came up with. i will check into it!!! Thanks!!!!
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06-30-2012, 03:08 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
Well, we got the bodywork done and into primer. Got it running like a Champ!!! My Brother in law took it home, then 2 Months later, it was towed back to my House..............
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06-30-2012, 03:14 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
WRECKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even the Rear Axle is messed up!!!!
It has now been here 3 Months.... A Sad end to a promising story
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06-30-2012, 10:15 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
nice tire and very nice way to repay the favor, bet the converter was locked up.
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06-30-2012, 10:35 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
There is a lot messed up. it still runs great though. Now he wants to pull the motor/ Trans and put them in his 65 Impala. Insurance Co. totaled the truck!!!
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09-20-2012, 12:11 AM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
After the motor and tranny are gone, he is giving me the truck!!!! How lucky I am!!!
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11-04-2012, 03:48 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
Motor and Tranny are in the Impala. The Truck has been sent to the scrapper, but not before it got raped for parts....Which caused a giant mess on its own!!!!
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12-14-2012, 09:09 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
And now His 65 Impala Lives On!!!
  
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12-15-2012, 07:20 PM
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Re: 71 Cheyenne Project
Hey Rob,
What part of Oregon are you in? I have a girlfriend and a 64 SWB fleet in Oregon. I am in Michigan but get they way at least once every 6 weeks or so. I have a 1972 just like your brother in laws here in Michigan that I tinker with. I am wondering if you do art for just anyone or how do you operate your business? Thanks, Tom |
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