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gunrunner95 · 10-27-2013, 05:02 PM

Just picked up a 72 Cheyenne Super C10 with im told C20 rear suspension. Factory air, Power steering, power brakes, bu@cket seats. Rust isnt too bad and its primered. Vefore everyone asks Ill post picst. as soon as i get off work tonigh

Evaded · 10-27-2013, 05:54 PM

Welcome and Ill be looking out for those pics!

Eric (Evaded)

gunrunner95 · 10-27-2013, 10:47 PM

I'm having trouble posting the pics but I am trying

gunrunner95 · 10-27-2013, 11:40 PM

Hopefully these two work

gunrunner95 · 10-27-2013, 11:50 PM

Some More

gunrunner95 · 10-28-2013, 12:04 AM

Here's the last of them. The last one isn't of the truck obviously but i thought I'd share anyway, it's the 2nd largest movable crane in the world it was here in town for a few months at the refinery.

**70cst** · 10-28-2013, 12:46 AM

Looks like a great project

gunrunner95 · 10-28-2013, 12:51 AM

Thanks 70cst I appreciate it.

OARNGESI · 10-28-2013, 01:59 AM

looks like a nice project what the plans for it

gunrunner95 · 10-28-2013, 02:05 AM

Get a motor put in it.... After its running and driving disc brakes all the way around.Rust repair in there somewhere. Fix up the interior ( vacuum & tlc maybe be all it needs)Might bag it im not sure, when its all done i want to paint it a really dark blue.

gunrunner95 · 10-28-2013, 03:49 PM

I've read of people using dealer service manuals for these trucks. Does anyone know where might I be able to locate one?

Tinkermc · 10-28-2013, 08:08 PM

welcome to the forum and have loads of fun with the new toy.

gunrunner95 · 10-28-2013, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the Welcome guys. I've been lurking for awhile and waiting till I had enough $ and actually bought the truck before I.poasted anything

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-28-2013, 08:41 PM

Manuals come up from time to time on the parts board. You can post a wtb as well. Ebay is also a good source. Many aftermarket suppliers of parts for 67-72 have repro manuals. Check with site vendors.

What made the seller say it has a c20 rear axle? Does it have leaf springs? If so, that doesnt mean it is a 3/4 ton axle. 67-72 could be ordered either with coil or leaf springs. The leafs do give a little more carrying capacity, at the expense of ride quality.

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-28-2013, 08:43 PM

Judging from your first photo, those sears look too tall for dactory buckets. How about a photo of the spid label on inside of glovebox?

Looks like a solid start for a project! Welcome to the site!

Bomp · 10-28-2013, 08:44 PM

Welcome and will follow along.
Good luck and have fun.

gunrunner95 · 10-28-2013, 09:06 PM

Wideside- I bought the truck from a friend and he was told the coil springs were off of a 3/4 ton... Im not sure if this is true but I aim to find out. The SPID sheet is not there.... I plan on taking the terrible seat covers off as the upholstry underneath seems good as far as I can tell, they may well not be original. I appreciate the info on the manuals btw.
Bomp- Thank you i appreciate it.

gunrunner95 · 10-28-2013, 10:27 PM

Any recommendations for the best place to get patch panels for the rust? Best as i can tell the only rust is on the underside of the driver door and the floor/ rocker panel underneath(it appears to have sat without a gasket at the bottom of the window allowing water into.the door) and the small hole on passenger door.

Evaded · 10-29-2013, 02:48 PM

Looks good... I would go with Ebay for patch panels imo. If you want to stay more original theres always someone cutting up old cabs for patches.

Eric (Evaded)

In The Ten Ring · 10-29-2013, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunrunner95

Here's the last of them. The last one isn't of the truck obviously but i thought I'd share anyway, it's the 2nd largest movable crane in the world it was here in town for a few months at the refinery.

Look! And engine hoist!

Nice project start man.

gunrunner95 · 10-29-2013, 05:13 PM

Thanks guys I appreciate it. To give perspective on that crane i was 1-1.5 miles away at least. Wideside- the buckets do not appear to be factory. Will post a pic soon

gunrunner95 · 10-29-2013, 11:18 PM

Wideside72- Heres a few pics of the seats and where the back attaches to the bottom (to me it looks like they should fold but I'm not sure.)

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-29-2013, 11:24 PM

Yea. Not truck seats. No biggie though. Run them if you like em!

gunrunner95 · 10-29-2013, 11:29 PM

They're comfortable and they will do for now at least, whats weird is when I pulled back some of the carpet at the edge of the door to get a better look at the rust the black carpet was put on top of some red carpet that looked to be in good shape, but I couldn't see alot of it.

Bomp · 10-29-2013, 11:51 PM

I've bought patch panels from LMC.
Have heard panels from Top Banana are great.
Original sheet metal always seems to fit best.

10-27-2013, 05:02 PM	#1
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	New Truck Just picked up a 72 Cheyenne Super C10 with im told C20 rear suspension. Factory air, Power steering, power brakes, bu@cket seats. Rust isnt too bad and its primered. Vefore everyone asks Ill post picst. as soon as i get off work tonigh __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-27-2013, 05:54 PM	#2
Evaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 424	Re: New Truck Welcome and Ill be looking out for those pics! Eric (Evaded) __________________ If I see a Zombie.. Im runnin it over with my Truck.

10-27-2013, 10:47 PM	#3
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck I'm having trouble posting the pics but I am trying __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-27-2013, 11:40 PM	#4
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Hopefully these two work Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-27-2013, 11:50 PM	#5
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Some More Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-28-2013, 12:04 AM	#6
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Here's the last of them. The last one isn't of the truck obviously but i thought I'd share anyway, it's the 2nd largest movable crane in the world it was here in town for a few months at the refinery. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-28-2013, 12:46 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: New Truck Looks like a great project __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-28-2013, 12:51 AM	#8
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Thanks 70cst I appreciate it. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-28-2013, 01:59 AM	#9
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: New Truck looks like a nice project what the plans for it __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

10-28-2013, 02:05 AM	#10
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Get a motor put in it.... After its running and driving disc brakes all the way around.Rust repair in there somewhere. Fix up the interior ( vacuum & tlc maybe be all it needs)Might bag it im not sure, when its all done i want to paint it a really dark blue. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-28-2013, 03:49 PM	#11
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck I've read of people using dealer service manuals for these trucks. Does anyone know where might I be able to locate one? __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-28-2013, 08:08 PM	#12
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: New Truck welcome to the forum and have loads of fun with the new toy.

10-28-2013, 08:18 PM	#13
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Thanks for the Welcome guys. I've been lurking for awhile and waiting till I had enough $ and actually bought the truck before I.poasted anything __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-28-2013, 08:41 PM	#14
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: New Truck Manuals come up from time to time on the parts board. You can post a wtb as well. Ebay is also a good source. Many aftermarket suppliers of parts for 67-72 have repro manuals. Check with site vendors. What made the seller say it has a c20 rear axle? Does it have leaf springs? If so, that doesnt mean it is a 3/4 ton axle. 67-72 could be ordered either with coil or leaf springs. The leafs do give a little more carrying capacity, at the expense of ride quality.

10-28-2013, 08:43 PM	#15
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: New Truck Judging from your first photo, those sears look too tall for dactory buckets. How about a photo of the spid label on inside of glovebox? Looks like a solid start for a project! Welcome to the site!



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10-28-2013, 08:44 PM	#16
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: New Truck Welcome and will follow along. Good luck and have fun.

10-28-2013, 09:06 PM	#17
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Wideside- I bought the truck from a friend and he was told the coil springs were off of a 3/4 ton... Im not sure if this is true but I aim to find out. The SPID sheet is not there.... I plan on taking the terrible seat covers off as the upholstry underneath seems good as far as I can tell, they may well not be original. I appreciate the info on the manuals btw. Bomp- Thank you i appreciate it. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-28-2013, 10:27 PM	#18
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Any recommendations for the best place to get patch panels for the rust? Best as i can tell the only rust is on the underside of the driver door and the floor/ rocker panel underneath(it appears to have sat without a gasket at the bottom of the window allowing water into.the door) and the small hole on passenger door. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-29-2013, 02:48 PM	#19
Evaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 424	Re: New Truck Looks good... I would go with Ebay for patch panels imo. If you want to stay more original theres always someone cutting up old cabs for patches. Eric (Evaded) __________________ If I see a Zombie.. Im runnin it over with my Truck.

10-29-2013, 05:13 PM	#21
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Thanks guys I appreciate it. To give perspective on that crane i was 1-1.5 miles away at least. Wideside- the buckets do not appear to be factory. Will post a pic soon __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-29-2013, 11:18 PM	#22
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck Wideside72- Heres a few pics of the seats and where the back attaches to the bottom (to me it looks like they should fold but I'm not sure.) Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-29-2013, 11:24 PM	#23
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: New Truck Yea. Not truck seats. No biggie though. Run them if you like em!

10-29-2013, 11:29 PM	#24
gunrunner95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ponca City (North Central) Oklahoma Posts: 60	Re: New Truck They're comfortable and they will do for now at least, whats weird is when I pulled back some of the carpet at the edge of the door to get a better look at the rust the black carpet was put on top of some red carpet that looked to be in good shape, but I couldn't see alot of it. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton longbed project 1989 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed "If a man does his best, what else is there?" "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood"-George Patton

10-29-2013, 11:51 PM	#25
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: New Truck I've bought patch panels from LMC. Have heard panels from Top Banana are great. Original sheet metal always seems to fit best.

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