71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

too much stuff · 07-23-2025, 08:53 PM

I have had this truck for many years but never did much with it other than get it out and drive it a little every summer. Its kind of a fun truck but why it was ordered WITHOUT power steering is beyond me. Nicely optioned truck but does have some rust on it. All of the options are still present other than a 2bbl carb was added at some point.

On with the attention part, i got a call from an independent film company that was making a film in northern MN and said they needed a pre 73 truck that a mechanic would drive/own. I sent pics of a few of my old trucks/blazers/burbs but this was the one they wanted. Did a bunch of work on a lot of little neglected things, (lights, fluids tires etc) to make sure it was ready to go. They needed 3 people in front for one scene so i had to beef up the center console for a small person.
Spent 2 days on the set and learned a lot about what goes into the making of films. Not allowed to take many pics but they said i could take a couple.
Enjoy...

too much stuff · 07-23-2025, 08:58 PM

More pics...
For those wondering, i think the dually setup is possibly a JC whitney or something similar from back in the day. Goes down the road decent.
Pic 3 and 4 are hauling up to the movie set since it was about an hour away, and the last pic is on the set.

**Fbks_Cruiser** · 07-23-2025, 10:34 PM

Very cool. I assume you can’t yet tell us the title of the movie but when you find out and are able to, let us know so we can check out your movie star!

**LockDoc** · 07-24-2025, 12:00 AM

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I don't remember ever seeing pictures of this one..... Have you posted it before?

The rear fenders almost look like older Jeep pickup rears. Do you know?
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**Mike80D** · 07-24-2025, 06:59 PM

That’s cool! Nice truck you have. If it’s one of those Hallmark Chick flick types of movies my wife watches them all the time haha. We might see it!

**chiefcfd** · 07-25-2025, 08:01 AM

That is one cool truck! They filmed a movie in my hometown a couple years ago. My boss called me in his office on a Thursday. He said we are going to be in a movie, Be here at 9 on Saturday night, We were there for 8 hrs.

**Palf70Step** · 07-25-2025, 08:39 AM

Super nice truck!

too much stuff · 07-25-2025, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Fbks_Cruiser

Very cool. I assume you can’t yet tell us the title of the movie but when you find out and are able to, let us know so we can check out your movie star!

The movie is called "small town girl". Its a 1970s mystery movie with a message.

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I don't remember ever seeing pictures of this one..... Have you posted it before?

The rear fenders almost look like older Jeep pickup rears. Do you know?
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I think i posted a few pics when i first got it about 7-8 years ago. I am not sure about the rear fenders. They are fiberglass. I assumed they were part of a kit possibly.

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Originally Posted by Mike80D

That’s cool! Nice truck you have. If it’s one of those Hallmark Chick flick types of movies my wife watches them all the time haha. We might see it!

Thanks, the movie is due out next year.

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Originally Posted by chiefcfd

That is one cool truck! They filmed a movie in my hometown a couple years ago. My boss called me in his office on a Thursday. He said we are going to be in a movie, Be here at 9 on Saturday night, We were there for 8 hrs.

Seems everything takes time on the set. Multiple shoots for the same scene, setup time, wardrobe, etc...

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Super nice truck!

Thanks.

CG · 07-25-2025, 10:19 AM

Neat truck. Im with LockDoc I dont remember seeing that one.

**72 tigger** · 07-26-2025, 07:49 AM

Cool truck and opportunity!

**slomotion** · 07-26-2025, 07:03 PM

Excellent! Nice truck!

My wife occasionally watches the Hallmark movies. She gets annoyed when I'm looking around and calling out the old rides in the background. It seems to me the story lines are predictable, so I'm looking for a '70 something set of wheels in a '60 something movie.

**Steeveedee** · 07-27-2025, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

Excellent! Nice truck!

My wife occasionally watches the Hallmark movies. She gets annoyed when I'm looking around and calling out the old rides in the background. It seems to me the story lines are predictable, so I'm looking for a '70 something set of wheels in a '60 something movie.

Those Hallmark Channel movies are like the "Just So" stories we heard as children, but for adults. They really are formulaic.

too much stuff · 07-27-2025, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Neat truck. Im with LockDoc I dont remember seeing that one.

As i say. i never did much with it, kind of a backburner, out of sight out of mind truck...

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Cool truck and opportunity!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by slomotion

Excellent! Nice truck!

My wife occasionally watches the Hallmark movies. She gets annoyed when I'm looking around and calling out the old rides in the background. It seems to me the story lines are predictable, so I'm looking for a '70 something set of wheels in a '60 something movie.

Thanks. I was talking with the production manager and told him the hubcaps weren't quite correct, it may have too much rust for being only 2 years old, white letter radial tires and stuff like that were incorrect but he wasn't worried about anyone scrutinizing that closely.

**Steeveedee** · 07-28-2025, 02:02 PM

^ Should have gotten body work and paint as compensation for the rental! $$$

too much stuff · 07-28-2025, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

^ Should have gotten body work and paint as compensation for the rental! $$$

There is not much compensation for doing this. If it was a regular job i would have lost money. The experience was worth it however...

07-23-2025, 08:53 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 14,003	71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... I have had this truck for many years but never did much with it other than get it out and drive it a little every summer. Its kind of a fun truck but why it was ordered WITHOUT power steering is beyond me. Nicely optioned truck but does have some rust on it. All of the options are still present other than a 2bbl carb was added at some point. On with the attention part, i got a call from an independent film company that was making a film in northern MN and said they needed a pre 73 truck that a mechanic would drive/own. I sent pics of a few of my old trucks/blazers/burbs but this was the one they wanted. Did a bunch of work on a lot of little neglected things, (lights, fluids tires etc) to make sure it was ready to go. They needed 3 people in front for one scene so i had to beef up the center console for a small person. Spent 2 days on the set and learned a lot about what goes into the making of films. Not allowed to take many pics but they said i could take a couple. Enjoy... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back... And sold again... 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

07-23-2025, 08:58 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 14,003	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... More pics... For those wondering, i think the dually setup is possibly a JC whitney or something similar from back in the day. Goes down the road decent. Pic 3 and 4 are hauling up to the movie set since it was about an hour away, and the last pic is on the set. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back... And sold again... 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

07-23-2025, 10:34 PM	#3
Fbks_Cruiser Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 371	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... Very cool. I assume you can’t yet tell us the title of the movie but when you find out and are able to, let us know so we can check out your movie star! __________________ 1972 GMC K2500 Super Custom Matt

07-24-2025, 12:00 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,743	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... - I don't remember ever seeing pictures of this one..... Have you posted it before? The rear fenders almost look like older Jeep pickup rears. Do you know? . __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-24-2025, 06:59 PM	#5
Mike80D Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 446	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... That’s cool! Nice truck you have. If it’s one of those Hallmark Chick flick types of movies my wife watches them all the time haha. We might see it! __________________ 1978 Scottsdale Life’s a garden. Dig it.

07-25-2025, 08:01 AM	#6
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 521	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... That is one cool truck! They filmed a movie in my hometown a couple years ago. My boss called me in his office on a Thursday. He said we are going to be in a movie, Be here at 9 on Saturday night, We were there for 8 hrs. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

07-25-2025, 08:39 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... Super nice truck! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-25-2025, 10:19 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,572	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... Neat truck. Im with LockDoc I dont remember seeing that one. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-26-2025, 07:49 AM	#10
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,418	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... Cool truck and opportunity! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

07-26-2025, 07:03 PM	#11
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,854	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... Excellent! Nice truck! My wife occasionally watches the Hallmark movies. She gets annoyed when I'm looking around and calling out the old rides in the background. It seems to me the story lines are predictable, so I'm looking for a '70 something set of wheels in a '60 something movie. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

07-28-2025, 02:02 PM	#14
Steeveedee Ram-A-Lam-A-Ding-Dong Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 11,903	Re: 71 Cheyenne/20 "dually" got some attention... ^ Should have gotten body work and paint as compensation for the rental! $$$ __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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