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engineer_gregh · 10-11-2015, 08:46 PM

Trailered from south of Atlanta to Nashville, Thursday a week ago. Poured down rain and I managed to keep the truck completely dry until it was safe in the garage at home. California car cover, two tarps, and shrink wrap. Plastic under the bottom of the truck strapped down to the trailer.

engineer_gregh · 10-11-2015, 08:49 PM

Some more shots of the truck.

engineer_gregh · 10-11-2015, 08:51 PM

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engineer_gregh · 10-11-2015, 09:03 PM

The gentlemen I bought it from told me it was a new 1971 Cheyenne. I was skeptical but after inspecting the truck for more than an hour and then test driving the truck I bought it. Now that I've had it home for more than a week and spent a lot of time going over, under, and through the truck; he told the truth. It literally is a brand new truck. It was not debugged when finished so there is a short list of things to attend to but I'm happy I bought this one. Strictly a show truck. It was finished in 2008, won the Super Chevy Show in Atlanta in its class that year, and Best in Class 2010 World of Wheels in Atlanta. It had a whopping 116 miles on it when I test drove it. Feeling blessed and wanted to share some of the pictures.

71swb4x4 · 10-11-2015, 09:08 PM

Wow!

redbaron · 10-11-2015, 09:15 PM

Very nice find.

engineer_gregh · 10-11-2015, 09:17 PM

There are many gorgeous trucks on this site. I almost made a trip to AZ earlier this year to buy "Rods" 71 GMC short bed. I wanted it bad but missed the opportunity. I've known about this truck for about three years but always thought I couldn't or wouldn't afford to buy it. Timing and prices change if you're patient. Keep digging through craigslist and local ads, you never know when a great deal will come along:-)

engineer_gregh · 10-11-2015, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the comments. Once I get it on a lift later this week I'll get some better pictures and post them.

**Joesjunk** · 10-11-2015, 10:44 PM

Wow, very nice truck, congrats

**jerry moss** · 10-11-2015, 11:11 PM

i can see why you didn't want it to get wet. WOW that's beautiful.

Tropical Snowstorm · 10-11-2015, 11:34 PM

Absolutely gorgeous! Great find, looks like you will take excellent care of it!

engineer_gregh · 10-11-2015, 11:37 PM

Thanks Joe and Jerry. I have not found one thing on the truck that has not been rebuilt, replaced, or renewed. Its not 100% NOS, it does have some LMC and Brothers bit and pieces. The cluster is an LMC cluster, the TAC doesn't work and the temp gauge is inop. I pulled the cluster and put my spare in. The tach in my spare works but the temp gauge is still not working so its probably the sending unit. I had some screwy tail light problems, grounding the bed to the frame fixed that.

**allchevy58** · 10-12-2015, 12:33 AM

Very nice.

67swb72klb · 10-12-2015, 05:37 AM

Patience pays congrats on the purchase nice truck!!

NTIMID8R · 10-12-2015, 06:50 AM

That's a beauty! Now I see why it was shrink wrapped

**RenoKeene** · 10-12-2015, 08:11 AM

Great truck!

engineer_gregh · 10-12-2015, 08:41 AM

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I realize that I cheated by buying one already restored but I just couldn't pass it up. I do have hard copy pictures of the restoration, the builder is supposed to be sending me those in soft copy as well.

RANDY COX · 10-12-2015, 11:20 AM

Very nice truck I don't think I've ever seen a cleaner truck underneath..There's nothing wrong with buying one already done, I think a lot of us would buy one already done if we could afford to, but then there's the satisfaction of working on it yourself... I don't think they ever get done...

**HeloCrewChief** · 10-12-2015, 11:41 AM

At first I thought the wrapping was overkill but, after looking at the pictures I can see why. That is such a clean truck. Beautiful!

cypressbog · 10-12-2015, 12:01 PM

Incredible!

WarMonger · 10-12-2015, 12:25 PM

looks like the only thing you have to do to that is drive it around. Great looking truck

mo · 10-12-2015, 12:32 PM

Every day is Christmas!
Excellent purchase
Enjoy that fine ride!

engineer_gregh · 10-13-2015, 09:42 PM

Here is a link to some more pictures of the truck. I appreciate all the positive responses and comments.

http://1drv.ms/1PeTD73
http://1drv.ms/1Ltd4qk

C/10 King · 10-13-2015, 10:16 PM

Beautiful!!!!

10-11-2015, 08:46 PM	#1
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Trailered from south of Atlanta to Nashville, Thursday a week ago. Poured down rain and I managed to keep the truck completely dry until it was safe in the garage at home. California car cover, two tarps, and shrink wrap. Plastic under the bottom of the truck strapped down to the trailer. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

10-11-2015, 08:49 PM	#2
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Some more shots of the truck. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

10-11-2015, 08:51 PM	#3
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side More Attached Images __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

10-11-2015, 09:03 PM	#4
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side The gentlemen I bought it from told me it was a new 1971 Cheyenne. I was skeptical but after inspecting the truck for more than an hour and then test driving the truck I bought it. Now that I've had it home for more than a week and spent a lot of time going over, under, and through the truck; he told the truth. It literally is a brand new truck. It was not debugged when finished so there is a short list of things to attend to but I'm happy I bought this one. Strictly a show truck. It was finished in 2008, won the Super Chevy Show in Atlanta in its class that year, and Best in Class 2010 World of Wheels in Atlanta. It had a whopping 116 miles on it when I test drove it. Feeling blessed and wanted to share some of the pictures. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

10-11-2015, 09:08 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Wow! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-11-2015, 09:15 PM	#6
redbaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kimberly, Id Posts: 390	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Very nice find. __________________ Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project

10-11-2015, 09:17 PM	#7
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side There are many gorgeous trucks on this site. I almost made a trip to AZ earlier this year to buy "Rods" 71 GMC short bed. I wanted it bad but missed the opportunity. I've known about this truck for about three years but always thought I couldn't or wouldn't afford to buy it. Timing and prices change if you're patient. Keep digging through craigslist and local ads, you never know when a great deal will come along:-) __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

10-11-2015, 09:21 PM	#8
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Thanks for the comments. Once I get it on a lift later this week I'll get some better pictures and post them. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

10-11-2015, 10:44 PM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Wow, very nice truck, congrats __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-11-2015, 11:11 PM	#10
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,774	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side i can see why you didn't want it to get wet. WOW that's beautiful. __________________ 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

10-11-2015, 11:34 PM	#11
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Absolutely gorgeous! Great find, looks like you will take excellent care of it! __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom

10-11-2015, 11:37 PM	#12
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Thanks Joe and Jerry. I have not found one thing on the truck that has not been rebuilt, replaced, or renewed. Its not 100% NOS, it does have some LMC and Brothers bit and pieces. The cluster is an LMC cluster, the TAC doesn't work and the temp gauge is inop. I pulled the cluster and put my spare in. The tach in my spare works but the temp gauge is still not working so its probably the sending unit. I had some screwy tail light problems, grounding the bed to the frame fixed that. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

10-12-2015, 12:33 AM	#13
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,424	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Very nice. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

10-12-2015, 05:37 AM	#14
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,449	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Patience pays congrats on the purchase nice truck!! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

10-12-2015, 06:50 AM	#15
NTIMID8R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WALLS, MS. Posts: 190	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side That's a beauty! Now I see why it was shrink wrapped __________________ Tim Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why it's called "the present". 1971 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/TH350, Factory Air Lots, of future mods planned!!



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10-12-2015, 08:11 AM	#16
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Great truck! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-12-2015, 08:41 AM	#17
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Thanks for the compliments everyone. I realize that I cheated by buying one already restored but I just couldn't pass it up. I do have hard copy pictures of the restoration, the builder is supposed to be sending me those in soft copy as well. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

10-12-2015, 11:20 AM	#18
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Very nice truck I don't think I've ever seen a cleaner truck underneath..There's nothing wrong with buying one already done, I think a lot of us would buy one already done if we could afford to, but then there's the satisfaction of working on it yourself... I don't think they ever get done... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

10-12-2015, 11:41 AM	#19
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,033	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side At first I thought the wrapping was overkill but, after looking at the pictures I can see why. That is such a clean truck. Beautiful! __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

10-12-2015, 12:01 PM	#20
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Incredible!

10-12-2015, 12:25 PM	#21
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side looks like the only thing you have to do to that is drive it around. Great looking truck __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

10-12-2015, 12:32 PM	#22
mo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: santa barbara, ca Posts: 829	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Every day is Christmas! Excellent purchase Enjoy that fine ride! __________________ 72 Cheyenne super swb 4x4 68 CST swb anniversary gold 67 custom swb 4x4

10-13-2015, 09:42 PM	#23
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Here is a link to some more pictures of the truck. I appreciate all the positive responses and comments. http://1drv.ms/1PeTD73 http://1drv.ms/1Ltd4qk __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

10-13-2015, 10:16 PM	#24
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: A new 71 Cheyenne SB fleet side Beautiful!!!! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

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