Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Not many options for a Super. .....Interesting.

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

i would remove that fuel filter you have on there! there was some big recall on them. my friend had one on his 87 442 and the dang thing started a fire! he had to repaint the front clip on the car...
just thought i would let ya know so you at least keep a eye on it!

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Here's how it probably looked like, at least for the paint:

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Acutally, that's the exact OG color scheme, I can tell on mine in different spots where the ****ty paint job has faded or flaked... and I thought I would HATE the color combo and had decided on the Med Olive / White two tone like the picture I posted earlier on in this thread, but I kind of like this look for some strange reason. I don't like the interior, but mine has white seat, white door panels, and white visors which were supposedly OG... hmmm...

now i just need to figure out what offset's i need for 15x6 vette rallys up front and 15x10 vette rallys out back...

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

It's a beauty - a real diamond in the not-so-rough.

Not to point a finger, but: From the looks of it (hard to tell for sure) somebody may have forgotten to put a cotter pin in the castellated (notched) nut on the bottom of the drop spindle, as shown in the photo.

Better check on that one, to keep from possibly tearing that nice truck (& the driver & family) up pretty badly.

EDIT: Sorry ------------ I'm wrong, it's there. Should have looked closer, before I typed.

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

nope, all the pins are there... thanks though

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Very nice. I just bought a black 72 Cheyenne SWB. How much did the drop cost you?... if you don't mind me asking...

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

i think it was about $900, all belltech from summit.

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Was this a coil spring rear truck?


Mick

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

yes, coil spring rear

the drop consists of:

FRONT
-3" spindles
-2" springs

REAR
-4" springs
(i also have 2" blocks, but not installed)

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Are the old coils in good shape?

Pictures?
I'm looking for a donation of rear stock coils, as tall as possible, I'll pay the freight.

Your truck seemed pretty tall, stock...






Mick

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

my OG rear coils were in crap shape, plus we had trouble getting to the bolts so we torched the bee-otches out, there should be recycled into beer cans by now... mmmmmmm PBR!!!!

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Still shopping...


PBR goooood.


Mick

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Slight update

Test fit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...er/Pics004.jpg

New serape
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...er/Pics023.jpg

Pulled out some of the old halfa$s bondo to reveal the cancer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...er/Pics006.jpg

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Wheels looking good, rust looking BAD. Hope all goes well, and you can get it fixed up!

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Uh, you'll no doubt be looking for some patch panels for that one or new doors. Hey that wood rimmed wheel looks just like a Grant wheel I had back in the 70's on my first truck. I sure liked that one. Hotrod rallys are a good choice too.

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

those wheels look nice, to bad about the rust, but like said b4 it can be fixed.

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

Hence the nickname "Patches"

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

I thought all cheyenne supers had A/C and an 8 track stero? Also the hood bowtie is incorrect for a 71, so shes had hoods swapped on her, look up the vin on it and it might give you a few clues. Have Fun!

Re: 71 cheyenne super
 

nope, it's a real Cheyenne Super. The only two major parts on it that aren't OG are the rear bumper (new aftermarket) and the hood (69-70) Not all Cheyennes had A/C, big blocks, 8 Tracks, Automatics, Power brakes, or Power steering. It's all in what you wanted when you ordered your truck.

The Cheyenne was the "Trim" package, which I interpret as "How shiney you wanted it" (extra chrome trim and woodgrain etc.) Mine was ordered with the 350 / 3 speed combo, Heavy duty rear springs, and chrome door edge guards.