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see ten · 12-04-2007, 10:07 PM

We went and looked at this pickup earlier today. It's a one owner (well one family with two owners) 90K mile truck. She was about as unmolested as they come. The truck even had the smog pump with the belt still on it. The camper shell has been on it since it was new so the inside of the bed was cherry. The tailgate was about as perfect as I've seen on one of these trucks in quite some time. The owner was including an ECE 4/6 drop (the front was already installed) It still needs the rear done as well as a front end alignment. The owner also still has the orginal hubcaps that will go with it. The only real rust issues I could find were the cab corners and the doors. It had very minor rust behind the front wheels and of course under the battery. Oh did I mention it's a factory big block and factory A/C truck. Everything but the belt is there for the A/C. The owner said that the compressor was rattling so he cut off the belt. Once the truck warms up it purrs like a kitten. Also when the drop was put on the front all the balljoints and tie rods were replaced. The truck also has new exhaust and a fresh battery and a tune up. I would probably have driven it home tonight if it wasn't for the alignment issue. At anything over 35 MPH I couldn't hold it in the road if their was a bump or a dip. Do you think we could get a tape measure and try to set the toe close enough to drive it or am I pretty much looking at finding a trailer or a dolly? Again, how cheap would it have to be for you to haul it home?

brianthelion02 · 12-04-2007, 10:34 PM

WOWWWWW,what are BB smog pump and brackets worth!!!!!!!Dang!!!!!!!!!!

cruiserman · 12-04-2007, 10:39 PM

Pretty rusty truck for my neck of the woods. -$500 for the drop

. I paid $1200 for a similar truck 2 years ago (3/4 ton).

CG · 12-04-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianthelion02

WOWWWWW,what are BB smog pump and brackets worth!!!!!!!Dang!!!!!!!!!!

Dont tell me that stuff is worth bucks too...I just tossed a pump and bracket set out.

powell72 · 12-04-2007, 10:43 PM

Take a 9/16 wrench and socket, ratchet, penetrating oil, channel locks and a tape to measure to adjust the toe. Or if you're not going far and you think you can drive it safe going slow, drive that way. You'll eat up the tires but I doubt you'll be keeping those.
I'd give 2K for it.

**jerry moss** · 12-04-2007, 11:48 PM

about 1500-2000 would be alright, little too much rust but a running big block makes it worth it. good donor for a shortbed.

Down south truckin · 12-04-2007, 11:54 PM

see ten if you don't end up with it I'd like a shot at it if it's reasonably priced thanks Mike

Bus Ted Knuckle · 12-05-2007, 12:12 AM

Looks like the camber is off by the way the front tires are (or appear to be)leaning in at the top. That will cause some funky handling. But yeah you can set the toe roughly with a tape measure. Go for about 1/4 inch toe in.

see ten · 12-05-2007, 05:44 AM

This trucks dead at 125 miles from home. I couldn't get it above 35 mph without sucking the seat cover up through my arse! I had a tape measure and tools with me but it was getting dark so we didn't mess with it. If I can figure out a way to haul it, I'll probably be going back for it. I have a feeling it won't be there long. Although I do think the having it moved issue will hold up any other buyers as it did to me. I would have probably just paid him for it last night but the title was in a safe deposit box.

**special-K** · 12-05-2007, 06:08 AM

I think I`d dolly it for piece of mind.The drop prolly affected the camber more than toe-in.It has been sitting lately?It has at some point.The surface rust,which is no worse than I`ve seen on some western trucks,looks like it`s "sit in one spot" rust.I`d pay as much as $3,000 since it`s an A/C BBC with minimal rust.We love getting trucks cheap.But $3Gs is not alot for a vehicle these days.It`s only the beginning to the thousands guys are willing to dump into these trucks without giving it a second thought.I always compare a truck like this to the junk below it and what that will cost.If it was a Custom/10 in same condition w/o BBC,original family history,A/C,and low miles what would the price be?.Consider it`s unmolested,too.The new f/e work and drop is a bonus worth considering into the price.The cap will bring good money at the scrap yard,too.

The parts at a swap meet in the East would add up to my high end price.And,it ain`t no parts truck.I`d be tickled pink to get that for $1,500.

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2007, 06:16 AM

1/4 inch toe in would make the steering twitchy... go for 1/16 to 3/16 toe in since the parts are new.

**special-K** · 12-05-2007, 07:29 AM

I agree.I always shoot for 1/8".Smack dab in the middle.

see ten · 12-05-2007, 05:44 PM

I think Uncle beat me to the punch on this one

. The owner called and told me that someone from Conyers had called wanting the truck and wanted to make sure I wasn't already on the way(which was very considerate of him). He should be well pleased with it for the price!

I didn't really need it anyway. It would have been cut down and treated to a porterbuilt frontend and a step notch if I had bought it.

**68350** · 12-05-2007, 06:43 PM

what did he want for it, nice pickup!

dan42 · 12-05-2007, 10:07 PM

Your wife is probably relieved!!

**special-K** · 12-06-2007, 07:45 AM

When I saw the picture with the developement name on the gateway and the distance you said it was from you,I figured that was enough for a slueth to zero in on it.Was it listed in a classified,too?Oh well,Se la vie mon frere.

**uncle** · 12-06-2007, 04:02 PM

It was well worth the $1500 I paid for it.

see ten · 12-06-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle

It was well worth the $1500 I paid for it.

Wow! I'm taking you with me next time I go to buy one!

I felt he would move on the price but not that much. Are you going to part this one or keep it as a driver?

**uncle** · 12-06-2007, 07:56 PM

Just kiddin. I wanted to see how long it would take you to respond. Not sure what I'm doing with it yet.

otsenre · 12-06-2007, 08:10 PM

If that tailgate is as perfect as you have seen, I think you should move further west!

see ten · 12-06-2007, 08:29 PM

Either way I don't think the guy knew what he had did he?

The tailgate only had surface rust on it. It looked worse in the pic than it really was, it didn't have a dip or a ding on it anywhere. I've already got a line on a Cheyenne Super that's about 5 min from the house. Supposedly another one owner truck. It's not been advertised so I've got an edge on this one

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**special-K** · 12-06-2007, 09:26 PM

Oh,that one?I better call before it gets too late.He said he goes to bed at 10:00.

12-04-2007, 10:07 PM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	72 Cheyenne WIW? We went and looked at this pickup earlier today. It's a one owner (well one family with two owners) 90K mile truck. She was about as unmolested as they come. The truck even had the smog pump with the belt still on it. The camper shell has been on it since it was new so the inside of the bed was cherry. The tailgate was about as perfect as I've seen on one of these trucks in quite some time. The owner was including an ECE 4/6 drop (the front was already installed) It still needs the rear done as well as a front end alignment. The owner also still has the orginal hubcaps that will go with it. The only real rust issues I could find were the cab corners and the doors. It had very minor rust behind the front wheels and of course under the battery. Oh did I mention it's a factory big block and factory A/C truck. Everything but the belt is there for the A/C. The owner said that the compressor was rattling so he cut off the belt. Once the truck warms up it purrs like a kitten. Also when the drop was put on the front all the balljoints and tie rods were replaced. The truck also has new exhaust and a fresh battery and a tune up. I would probably have driven it home tonight if it wasn't for the alignment issue. At anything over 35 MPH I couldn't hold it in the road if their was a bump or a dip. Do you think we could get a tape measure and try to set the toe close enough to drive it or am I pretty much looking at finding a trailer or a dolly? Again, how cheap would it have to be for you to haul it home?

12-04-2007, 10:34 PM	#2
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? WOWWWWW,what are BB smog pump and brackets worth!!!!!!!Dang!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold! Last edited by brianthelion02; 12-04-2007 at 10:35 PM.

12-04-2007, 10:39 PM	#3
cruiserman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 210	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? Pretty rusty truck for my neck of the woods. -$500 for the drop . I paid $1200 for a similar truck 2 years ago (3/4 ton). __________________ 72 C2500 LWB 402 Sierra Grande 05 Odyssey 08 Tundra

12-04-2007, 10:43 PM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? Take a 9/16 wrench and socket, ratchet, penetrating oil, channel locks and a tape to measure to adjust the toe. Or if you're not going far and you think you can drive it safe going slow, drive that way. You'll eat up the tires but I doubt you'll be keeping those. I'd give 2K for it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-04-2007, 11:48 PM	#6
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,786	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? about 1500-2000 would be alright, little too much rust but a running big block makes it worth it. good donor for a shortbed. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-04-2007, 11:54 PM	#7
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? see ten if you don't end up with it I'd like a shot at it if it's reasonably priced thanks Mike

12-05-2007, 12:12 AM	#8
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? Looks like the camber is off by the way the front tires are (or appear to be)leaning in at the top. That will cause some funky handling. But yeah you can set the toe roughly with a tape measure. Go for about 1/4 inch toe in. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

12-05-2007, 05:44 AM	#9
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? This trucks dead at 125 miles from home. I couldn't get it above 35 mph without sucking the seat cover up through my arse! I had a tape measure and tools with me but it was getting dark so we didn't mess with it. If I can figure out a way to haul it, I'll probably be going back for it. I have a feeling it won't be there long. Although I do think the having it moved issue will hold up any other buyers as it did to me. I would have probably just paid him for it last night but the title was in a safe deposit box.

12-05-2007, 06:08 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? I think I`d dolly it for piece of mind.The drop prolly affected the camber more than toe-in.It has been sitting lately?It has at some point.The surface rust,which is no worse than I`ve seen on some western trucks,looks like it`s "sit in one spot" rust.I`d pay as much as $3,000 since it`s an A/C BBC with minimal rust.We love getting trucks cheap.But $3Gs is not alot for a vehicle these days.It`s only the beginning to the thousands guys are willing to dump into these trucks without giving it a second thought.I always compare a truck like this to the junk below it and what that will cost.If it was a Custom/10 in same condition w/o BBC,original family history,A/C,and low miles what would the price be?.Consider it`s unmolested,too.The new f/e work and drop is a bonus worth considering into the price.The cap will bring good money at the scrap yard,too. The parts at a swap meet in the East would add up to my high end price.And,it ain`t no parts truck.I`d be tickled pink to get that for $1,500. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-05-2007 at 06:13 AM.

12-05-2007, 06:16 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? 1/4 inch toe in would make the steering twitchy... go for 1/16 to 3/16 toe in since the parts are new. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 12-05-2007 at 06:23 AM.

12-05-2007, 07:29 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? I agree.I always shoot for 1/8".Smack dab in the middle. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-05-2007, 05:44 PM	#13
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? I think Uncle beat me to the punch on this one. The owner called and told me that someone from Conyers had called wanting the truck and wanted to make sure I wasn't already on the way(which was very considerate of him). He should be well pleased with it for the price! I didn't really need it anyway. It would have been cut down and treated to a porterbuilt frontend and a step notch if I had bought it.

12-05-2007, 06:43 PM	#14
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12-05-2007, 10:07 PM	#15
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12-06-2007, 07:45 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? When I saw the picture with the developement name on the gateway and the distance you said it was from you,I figured that was enough for a slueth to zero in on it.Was it listed in a classified,too?Oh well,Se la vie mon frere. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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12-06-2007, 04:02 PM	#17
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,285	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? It was well worth the $1500 I paid for it.

12-06-2007, 07:56 PM	#19
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,285	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? Just kiddin. I wanted to see how long it would take you to respond. Not sure what I'm doing with it yet.

12-06-2007, 08:10 PM	#20
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? If that tailgate is as perfect as you have seen, I think you should move further west!

12-06-2007, 08:29 PM	#21
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? Either way I don't think the guy knew what he had did he? The tailgate only had surface rust on it. It looked worse in the pic than it really was, it didn't have a dip or a ding on it anywhere. I've already got a line on a Cheyenne Super that's about 5 min from the house. Supposedly another one owner truck. It's not been advertised so I've got an edge on this one.

12-06-2007, 09:26 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 72 Cheyenne WIW? Oh,that one?I better call before it gets too late.He said he goes to bed at 10:00. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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