1971 factory short,big block, complete nos restoration
 

well I bought this 1971 short bed cheyenne from a board member. and very happy with the truck. its a factory short bed 1/2 ton with 402 auto, air, ps,pb, guages rear leaf spring, ect. I recieved 2 build sheets and a great spid to document. all is #'s matching to build sheet, It was born "ochre" but im changing that to "hugger/white. i decided to do that as i like hugger much more!.
I recieved it about 6-8 weeks ago and already have it tore down and body meda blasted and at the paint shop, chassie is all ready powder coated, and ready for assembly! I have been collecting "nos" parts for the last few years so they will come in great timing!


pics below
here i go again!

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Sweet I'll follow along..

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more pics documentation !!

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I've been looking forward to this. :smoke:

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I'm ready to follow along!!!!!

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gotta tell ya, this is truly a all original time mechine! really happy with the documentation. again, I Thank you sir!

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Ochre or hugger, you couldn't go wrong with a nice canvas like that! I'll be following.

Wade

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I Thank everyone for following my restoration and invite everyone to help and guide me in the right direction! As i am aiming for mostly a " factory correct restoration" so if you see me making a mistake please let me know. this site is like a warehouse of information! one thing i am changing is puting the 400 turbo trans on a shelve and installing a 700 r4. i do intend to drive it, the other is hugger/white color.
thanx again, dave

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Just returned from the paint shop. got pics.
i had all parts media blasted then primed. then delivered to the paint shop for body work. so... you can see body was nice! to begin with. just 1 nos rocker.
had a nos hood,r fender, so i used em, dave

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NICE. Can't wait to see more...

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more

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That truck has one of the nicest bed floors I've ever seen...

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yes, thx, and that bed is in excellent shape.

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Nice build Dave!

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Glad you got another truck and subscribed and following along

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I'm following along!

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thx rob... im enjoying it!




im pleased! and very happy with the trucks begining condition! feels good being back in the saddle!


thank you sir!

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Subscribed, looks like you had an excellent body to start with. Looking forward to seeing stock restoration you have planned.

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Very nice truck, who's doing your body and paint?

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Definately following this one, looks fantastic so far!

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Hey old yeller found a new home. the body sure is in great shape!

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yes! excellent start. thx,dave


my buddy on williamsfield rd w. of higley rd bobby.




yes, its my last truck project so I plan to do it all factory and as perfect as I can. thx for the complement.




very nice truck to begin with. but, ole yeller is going to be now renamed " ole hugger.

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amazing truck, following along

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Updates are long overdue Dave!

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Sweet!Nice foundation!

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Watching. Cool to see a factory resto. Great truck to start with.

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great.



getting pics this weekend. all chassis parts powder coated, cab/doors/hood painted. pics... s o o n !



i agree. real happy... thx



might not be a perfect factory restoration, but should be close! thx

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A Sneek Peek...

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Dang Hotel you're hauling @$$ on this build. It's looking fantastic. ..

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Your paint looks great! Nice job.

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Looks great, I really like that color combo

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wow!

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yea, but now i slow down and assemble the chassis....



im loving it! looks great in person..



my favirite as well, thx


i thank you sir!!!!

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Looking great, Dave!

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:lol: my smartphone changed Yote to hotel....:lol: sorry, it loves embarrassing me

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very pleased! thx,dave


no problem, i've been called worse, LOL.

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Newbie here, but subscribing. Have a '70 Longbed that's getting the same paint job (with a modern twist) dropped and an 454...LSX.

Love this man, keep up the awesome work! :metal::metal::metal:

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welcome to the board, hope you are going to document your truck on this site!, thx,dave

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Holy cow! That cab looks great! You are moving so dang fast on this! you're making us slackers look terrible....Subscribed for an awesome project.

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Killer build yote!