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kingstrider · 05-02-2015, 10:49 AM

Well after years of wanting a swb Chevy truck, I decided to sell my Mustang and go for it! I was born in the late 60s so have liked the 67-72 generation since I was a kid and these trucks were relatively new and everywhere you looked. Like anything else made during that time, I have seen less and less of these trucks over the years and have been watching prices steadily going up as a result. I was going to get one made in my birth year but used to have a neighbor that would let me borrow his 72 long bed for the occasional run to Lowe's and have been hooked on that body style ever since.

I actually wanted a well optioned 71-72 step side and looked nationwide for several months before I found this fleet side Cheyenne Super about 2 hours away in a neighboring state. I looked at the truck last week and was impressed by the overall condition and how little rust the truck has. I already knew my wife wouldn't like the color but once I drove the truck I knew it was the one so put a deposit down. As luck would have it, my wife and I were passing through the area for an anniversary trip so arranged to pick it up on the way home. The drive home was stressful as it was an unknown vehicle but it ran well and without any complications. I have owned a number of muscle cars over the years but this is a unique purchase as I have never owned a truck or a Chevrolet for that matter.

The SPID shows a number of options including power steering and brakes, factory air, tilt steering wheel and the 402 big block. Unfortunately someone swapped the original engine for a 400 small block which is a gas hog but runs strong. The truck was repainted a few years ago but I think it was originally all orange with a white top. The clear coat is peeling in a couple places but shows well with the parchment interior. Other than some aftermarket gauges, wheels, lowering kit and plastic bed liner, the truck is otherwise unmolested and appears mostly original.

As far as plans go, my goal is to just fix the things that need it and go from there. The gas gauge doesn't work right but I picked up a rebuilt instrument cluster last weekend with the tachometer so will probably start there. There are a couple of small rusty areas but should be easy repairs and I bought a nice little Miller welder a few months ago in preparation for another project. Otherwise about the only things I'm thinking of changing are a new seat cover, different wheels and fixing the AC system for an upcoming move to a much warmer state.

**leddzepp** · 05-02-2015, 10:55 AM

Nice truck! Welcome to the board!

**too much stuff** · 05-02-2015, 11:02 AM

Very nice. Welcome to the truck world.

engineer_gregh · 05-02-2015, 01:36 PM

Wow for a first truck you picked a winner! Factory short bed big block is the one to have. Nice truck, congrats.

toms68cst · 05-02-2015, 01:48 PM

Sweet little SWB truck! She's begging for her 400 back! A 400BB SWB is a very rare find.

hugger6933 · 05-02-2015, 02:37 PM

I love those factory type wheels. I have a couple of sets to put on some of my trucks. Oh welcome to the site. Jim

**TBONE1964** · 05-02-2015, 03:00 PM

Nice looking truck you bought there and better than any Mutang you will ever own

Have fun with it.

Take care,
Tom

Nitis · 05-02-2015, 03:54 PM

Nice find. as you noted the paint scheme is a little different than normal or how one would have come but it's a nice piece no doubt

jmking9 · 05-02-2015, 06:06 PM

Great looking truck! Looks like you picked a nice one for your first. Welcome to the site!

FlameOut · 05-02-2015, 06:36 PM

Very nice upgrade!

jessemthompson · 05-02-2015, 10:48 PM

Welcome! Good find

9teen69 · 05-02-2015, 11:03 PM

Welcome-Good looking find!

Husker · 05-02-2015, 11:15 PM

Wow nice truck.
Ron

Marty68 · 05-02-2015, 11:27 PM

very nice.

**allchevy58** · 05-03-2015, 12:03 AM

Welcome, nice truck!

frank69 · 05-03-2015, 01:16 AM

I have everything you need to put back to 402. 72 eng all brackets etc I might sell as a package, but I think shipping would be expensive

**WIDESIDE72** · 05-03-2015, 05:24 AM

Nice truck! I like the color combo now as well as the original combo.I believe the windshield posts should be whit too... As far as engines go, since the original big block is gone, and having recently ridden in a friend's 71 cheyenne super with a 5.3 LS and 4l60e, I know what my power combo will be in the next truck!

**BC10** · 05-03-2015, 10:30 AM

Beautiful, your going to love her more than any F___.

05-02-2015, 10:49 AM	#1
kingstrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Uncle Sam knows Posts: 286	Found my first ever truck! Well after years of wanting a swb Chevy truck, I decided to sell my Mustang and go for it! I was born in the late 60s so have liked the 67-72 generation since I was a kid and these trucks were relatively new and everywhere you looked. Like anything else made during that time, I have seen less and less of these trucks over the years and have been watching prices steadily going up as a result. I was going to get one made in my birth year but used to have a neighbor that would let me borrow his 72 long bed for the occasional run to Lowe's and have been hooked on that body style ever since. I actually wanted a well optioned 71-72 step side and looked nationwide for several months before I found this fleet side Cheyenne Super about 2 hours away in a neighboring state. I looked at the truck last week and was impressed by the overall condition and how little rust the truck has. I already knew my wife wouldn't like the color but once I drove the truck I knew it was the one so put a deposit down. As luck would have it, my wife and I were passing through the area for an anniversary trip so arranged to pick it up on the way home. The drive home was stressful as it was an unknown vehicle but it ran well and without any complications. I have owned a number of muscle cars over the years but this is a unique purchase as I have never owned a truck or a Chevrolet for that matter. The SPID shows a number of options including power steering and brakes, factory air, tilt steering wheel and the 402 big block. Unfortunately someone swapped the original engine for a 400 small block which is a gas hog but runs strong. The truck was repainted a few years ago but I think it was originally all orange with a white top. The clear coat is peeling in a couple places but shows well with the parchment interior. Other than some aftermarket gauges, wheels, lowering kit and plastic bed liner, the truck is otherwise unmolested and appears mostly original. As far as plans go, my goal is to just fix the things that need it and go from there. The gas gauge doesn't work right but I picked up a rebuilt instrument cluster last weekend with the tachometer so will probably start there. There are a couple of small rusty areas but should be easy repairs and I bought a nice little Miller welder a few months ago in preparation for another project. Otherwise about the only things I'm thinking of changing are a new seat cover, different wheels and fixing the AC system for an upcoming move to a much warmer state. Last edited by kingstrider; 05-02-2015 at 10:58 AM.

05-02-2015, 10:55 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Found my first ever truck! Nice truck! Welcome to the board! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-02-2015, 11:02 AM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: Found my first ever truck! Very nice. Welcome to the truck world. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-02-2015, 01:36 PM	#4
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Found my first ever truck! Wow for a first truck you picked a winner! Factory short bed big block is the one to have. Nice truck, congrats. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

05-02-2015, 01:48 PM	#5
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	Re: Found my first ever truck! Sweet little SWB truck! She's begging for her 400 back! A 400BB SWB is a very rare find. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-02-2015, 02:37 PM	#6
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: Found my first ever truck! I love those factory type wheels. I have a couple of sets to put on some of my trucks. Oh welcome to the site. Jim

05-02-2015, 03:00 PM	#7
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Found my first ever truck! Nice looking truck you bought there and better than any Mutang you will ever own Have fun with it. Take care, Tom __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

05-02-2015, 03:54 PM	#8
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: Found my first ever truck! Nice find. as you noted the paint scheme is a little different than normal or how one would have come but it's a nice piece no doubt

05-02-2015, 06:06 PM	#9
jmking9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverton KS Posts: 832	Re: Found my first ever truck! Great looking truck! Looks like you picked a nice one for your first. Welcome to the site! __________________ 1970 SWB Build

05-02-2015, 06:36 PM	#10
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Re: Found my first ever truck! Very nice upgrade! __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS

05-02-2015, 10:48 PM	#11
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 957	Re: Found my first ever truck! Welcome! Good find

05-02-2015, 11:03 PM	#12
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Found my first ever truck! Welcome-Good looking find! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

05-02-2015, 11:15 PM	#13
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Found my first ever truck! Wow nice truck. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

05-02-2015, 11:27 PM	#14
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Found my first ever truck! very nice.

05-03-2015, 12:03 AM	#15
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,430	Re: Found my first ever truck! Welcome, nice truck! __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison



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05-03-2015, 01:16 AM	#16
frank69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Laughlin,Nv Posts: 141	Re: Found my first ever truck! I have everything you need to put back to 402. 72 eng all brackets etc I might sell as a package, but I think shipping would be expensive

05-03-2015, 05:24 AM	#17
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Found my first ever truck! Nice truck! I like the color combo now as well as the original combo.I believe the windshield posts should be whit too... As far as engines go, since the original big block is gone, and having recently ridden in a friend's 71 cheyenne super with a 5.3 LS and 4l60e, I know what my power combo will be in the next truck!

05-03-2015, 10:30 AM	#18
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