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08-15-2012, 11:26 PM
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Project "Freebie"
A friend of mine asked me last week if I knew anyone that would want an old Chevy truck. I'm more into old Fords, but told him I'd be glad to take it. He didnt want anything for it. Just needed it gone. He showed me a pic on his iPhone and it was a two-tone '72. Cool. I pulled my trailer over to haul it off and discovered some pretty good news. It's a '72 Cheyenne Super, big block, auto, factory a/c, tilt, with a posi rear end! It even has the nice houndstooth seat. The truck is all there minus an a/c compressor that he said was missing when he got the truck in '86. The dash isn't cut up or anything. It does have rusted rockers and the bed floor has seen better days, but the cab floor is solid. The truck hasn't been started in years, so we have the spark plugs pulled and some WD40 in the cylinders. Looks like we need to fix a starter wire and hit the key. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
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08-16-2012, 12:21 AM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
Lucky! hope you bought a lottery ticket! I'll take it home to Independence if it gets in your way. Oh, yeah, Pics or it didn't happen! Clean it up and bring it to the riverside show!
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08-16-2012, 12:22 AM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
PS-Welcome to the board!
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08-16-2012, 09:11 AM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
I have some pics on facebook. I'll find a place to host some pics. I bought some Wheel Vintiques Camaro style rallies and got the two put on the back last night. The wheels and tires that were on it were literally rotted off.
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08-16-2012, 07:52 PM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
8's and 10's?
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08-16-2012, 07:55 PM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
I put 7" on the front and 8" on the back. Found a leftover pair of 275-60-15's for the back. I'll be looking for a pair of 235-70-15's this weekend.
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08-16-2012, 11:06 PM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
Man, that is lucky. Sounds like a nice truck to fix up.
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08-16-2012, 11:26 PM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
glad you have such a nice truck BUT we need pictures, welcome aboard
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08-17-2012, 08:06 AM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
I may have some ancient ones at the house. I'll check when I get home.
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08-17-2012, 09:56 AM
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Sounds great but I cant see it. Congrats on the truck! sweet deal
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08-17-2012, 08:28 PM
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'72 Cheyenne Super longbed 402-project "Freebie" '54 F100 5.0L/AOD/8.8 rear-owned since '88, still under construction '02 Suburban daily driver Last edited by Brendon72; 08-17-2012 at 08:51 PM. Reason: try pics again |
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08-17-2012, 08:39 PM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
  Here's a couple more. I have the ugly air cleaner in the garage. It'll get something a bit better looking.
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'72 Cheyenne Super longbed 402-project "Freebie" '54 F100 5.0L/AOD/8.8 rear-owned since '88, still under construction '02 Suburban daily driver Last edited by Brendon72; 08-17-2012 at 08:48 PM. |
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08-17-2012, 09:04 PM
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'72 Cheyenne Super longbed 402-project "Freebie" '54 F100 5.0L/AOD/8.8 rear-owned since '88, still under construction '02 Suburban daily driver Last edited by Brendon72; 08-17-2012 at 09:10 PM. |
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08-18-2012, 01:16 AM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
Sweet...dangit boy.....super nice score! like the ralleys.....now chop some of that dead air out of the fender wells and you'll be in business!
best thing a friend ever gave me was bad advise....had much rather have this truck!! lol |
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08-18-2012, 01:47 AM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
Nice score !!!!
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08-18-2012, 01:57 AM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
Welcome! Can't beat free!!!
FYI (in case you didn't know...) If you ever change from the bb...all the accessories and rad/shroud/exhaust hangers/heat shield/etc are worth good $$$
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08-18-2012, 11:33 AM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
It's sitting pretty high. I'll get the drivetrain in shape and do a 2/4 drop.
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08-18-2012, 03:16 PM
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Re: Project "Freebie"
I do like lowered the best
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