1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hardwaa · 07-14-2019, 07:40 PM

Bought this Saturday July 13 2019. Super excited. Truck was Forsale by original owners son who was 55+ years old. Truck is a 1972 Cheyenne Longbed with trailing arms. 350v8, 350auto, AC !!

hardwaa · 07-14-2019, 08:04 PM

Pics.

hardwaa · 07-14-2019, 08:05 PM

Pics

hardwaa · 07-14-2019, 08:10 PM

Original miles. I put 2 of the hubcaps on the drivers side.

hardwaa · 07-14-2019, 08:12 PM

Dusted off the interior.

hardwaa · 07-14-2019, 08:15 PM

Checked the fluids and took it for a short test drive. It passed 👍👍👍👍

hardwaa · 07-14-2019, 08:20 PM

I am so Excited about buying this truck. I love original trucks. I am so tired of seeing these cool old survivors being ruined. My plan is to clean it up and give it some TLC and get it back to a “driver”.

**Chevyland** · 07-14-2019, 08:37 PM

!This! /\

**68bowtie** · 07-14-2019, 11:33 PM

Great truck, and great plan.

hardwaa · 07-15-2019, 11:34 AM

Here is a GMC I bought and resold a couple years ago. I sure did enjoy driving that truck. Big block/ turbo 400/AC. Bought from 2nd owner he had it for a year or so.

hardwaa · 07-15-2019, 11:37 AM

After I cleaned it up. It’s back in OHIO now. It’s got a good life of hardware store trips and family cookouts.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-15-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

I am so Excited about buying this truck. I love original trucks. I am so tired of seeing these cool old survivors being ruined. My plan is to clean it up and give it some TLC and get it back to a “driver”.

I agree, mine was from the original owner's estate,99% unmolested,89K miles.

What all does it need? When will you have it all fixed up so I can swing by and pick up that baby?

cornerstone · 07-15-2019, 07:38 PM

Congratulations on such a nice unmolested Cheyenne. Orange and white too!!!

Do you think you will keep it after you work your magic, or do the old flip-a-roo and continue hunting for the next one?

hardwaa · 10-13-2019, 11:02 PM

New tires and started to wash up. Psi sprayer under and hose on top.

hardwaa · 10-13-2019, 11:05 PM

Tire Photo went crazy. Here it is correctly.

68Gold/white · 10-15-2019, 08:35 AM

Wooow!!!
Job well done on the GMC, and the current project. I too like them untouched.
Tell us about your tire hauler in post 15...

Stickman · 10-15-2019, 09:19 AM

Looking good.Well done as usual.

rodstored-72 · 10-17-2019, 02:29 PM

hardwaa,
looks like a very clean and good start...

hardwaa · 10-20-2019, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the nice comments. Here is a link to my BEATER ( my 1961 Apache). http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=767315

jimbosprint · 10-29-2019, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardwaa

I am so Excited about buying this truck. I love original trucks. I am so tired of seeing these cool old survivors being ruined. My plan is to clean it up and give it some TLC and get it back to a “driver”.

I hope you keep it and enjoy it. That's one nice original truck.

hardwaa · 05-29-2020, 12:37 AM

Update.

Bought a stock repoduction seat cove from Brothers. It’s the 1 from the truck stop. I had my buddy install the seat cover Jan 1 2020. I also pulled the steering Conklin and had another guy rebuild it. Column guy said it was just mostly dirty. Column installed and gear selection is a dream... feels like it’s brand new.

hardwaa · 05-29-2020, 12:39 AM

Also replaced the Brocken pass exterior mirror. I found a original 1 from a local parts Hero Tom.

hardwaa · 05-29-2020, 12:44 AM

While the seat was out I Had my kids help me vacuum and cleaned the interior floor and carpet. I was pleased at how the floor cleaned right up. We found a old business card from the dealership that the truck was sold at new. I am thinking it was probably the salesman. I think. That’s super Cool!!

hardwaa · 05-29-2020, 12:47 AM

After seat and column was installed I pulled the truck out for some pics. First pic below is right after seat was put back in.

hardwaa · 05-29-2020, 12:52 AM

I sold the truck that same day. A Friend bought it. He picked it up April 25th 2020. It will be a older truck the whole family can enjoy. He just want to clean it up and enjoy it.

07-14-2019, 07:40 PM	#1
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Bought this Saturday July 13 2019. Super excited. Truck was Forsale by original owners son who was 55+ years old. Truck is a 1972 Cheyenne Longbed with trailing arms. 350v8, 350auto, AC !! __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-14-2019, 08:04 PM	#2
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Pics. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-14-2019, 08:05 PM	#3
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Pics Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-14-2019, 08:10 PM	#4
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Original miles. I put 2 of the hubcaps on the drivers side. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-14-2019, 08:12 PM	#5
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Dusted off the interior. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-14-2019, 08:15 PM	#6
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Checked the fluids and took it for a short test drive. It passed 👍👍👍👍 Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-14-2019, 08:20 PM	#7
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! I am so Excited about buying this truck. I love original trucks. I am so tired of seeing these cool old survivors being ruined. My plan is to clean it up and give it some TLC and get it back to a “driver”. __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-14-2019, 08:37 PM	#8
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,743	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! !This! /\

07-14-2019, 11:33 PM	#9
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Great truck, and great plan. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

07-15-2019, 11:34 AM	#10
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Here is a GMC I bought and resold a couple years ago. I sure did enjoy driving that truck. Big block/ turbo 400/AC. Bought from 2nd owner he had it for a year or so. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-15-2019, 11:37 AM	#11
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! After I cleaned it up. It’s back in OHIO now. It’s got a good life of hardware store trips and family cookouts. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-15-2019, 07:38 PM	#13
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Congratulations on such a nice unmolested Cheyenne. Orange and white too!!! Do you think you will keep it after you work your magic, or do the old flip-a-roo and continue hunting for the next one? __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

10-13-2019, 11:02 PM	#14
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! New tires and started to wash up. Psi sprayer under and hose on top. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

10-13-2019, 11:05 PM	#15
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Tire Photo went crazy. Here it is correctly. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

10-15-2019, 08:35 AM	#16
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Wooow!!! Job well done on the GMC, and the current project. I too like them untouched. Tell us about your tire hauler in post 15...



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10-15-2019, 09:19 AM	#17
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 576	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Looking good.Well done as usual.

10-17-2019, 02:29 PM	#18
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! hardwaa, looks like a very clean and good start...

10-20-2019, 03:09 PM	#19
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Thanks for the nice comments. Here is a link to my BEATER ( my 1961 Apache). http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=767315 Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

05-29-2020, 12:37 AM	#21
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Update. Bought a stock repoduction seat cove from Brothers. It’s the 1 from the truck stop. I had my buddy install the seat cover Jan 1 2020. I also pulled the steering Conklin and had another guy rebuild it. Column guy said it was just mostly dirty. Column installed and gear selection is a dream... feels like it’s brand new. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

05-29-2020, 12:39 AM	#22
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! Also replaced the Brocken pass exterior mirror. I found a original 1 from a local parts Hero Tom. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

05-29-2020, 12:44 AM	#23
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! While the seat was out I Had my kids help me vacuum and cleaned the interior floor and carpet. I was pleased at how the floor cleaned right up. We found a old business card from the dealership that the truck was sold at new. I am thinking it was probably the salesman. I think. That’s super Cool!! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

05-29-2020, 12:47 AM	#24
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! After seat and column was installed I pulled the truck out for some pics. First pic below is right after seat was put back in. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

05-29-2020, 12:52 AM	#25
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 826	Re: 1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor! I sold the truck that same day. A Friend bought it. He picked it up April 25th 2020. It will be a older truck the whole family can enjoy. He just want to clean it up and enjoy it. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

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