Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

IMOL8R · 10-11-2018, 09:50 PM

Hey all! Glad to be here. I just nabbed this beaut and I have a few pieces of the puzzle to complete.

Primarily, it needs to have some love given to the bed floor. I’m really leaning toward a wood floor to replace the steel one that has some minor rust holes in it. All in all it’s really solid, but I love the look of wood. I’m leaning toward a bedwoodandparts.com RetroLiner. Anyone have any experience here? Advice? I’m really attracted to what I perceive as a super easy installation.

Also, I want to replace the wheels and tires. I’d love some advice. I prefer the look of a 20” wheel.

Anyone have any other suggestions? I think she’s pretty sexy as she is, but even the hottest go under the knife for enhancement every now and then. 😆

***Liz*** · 10-12-2018, 09:42 AM

Hey! Welcome to the site. I am going to copy this over to the 67-72 message board for you. A lot of members forget about the welcome area of the site. That side has a great group that will help you out

**72 tigger** · 10-12-2018, 06:29 PM

Nice looking truck! Sorry, l don’t have any advice for you. We love pics- welcome to the site

rsgt · 10-12-2018, 07:38 PM

You might like to look here at this truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=756258&page=3

kingNothing · 10-12-2018, 08:13 PM

A very nice truck you have. Love the color combo and the fact it's a big block. I myself have never been a fan of the overlay type bed kits. It would seem that it would trap water and cause rust( some cope around the bed tubs).

P7M89MM · 10-12-2018, 09:09 PM

Love it! Someone already posted a link to my build thread

**davischevy** · 10-12-2018, 09:52 PM

I had these 17's on mine. I sold them and I'm looking at 20's now. Of course I keep a set of whitewalls on rallies for when I'm in that mood.

El Dorado Jim · 10-12-2018, 10:13 PM

welcome and what a beautiful truck !

**Super Dude** · 10-13-2018, 02:04 AM

20's on Shortwide

IMOL8R · 10-13-2018, 01:10 PM

Thanks!

IMOL8R · 10-13-2018, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P7M89MM

Love it! Someone already posted a link to my build thread

Yeah man. I saw your truck already. It’s amazing! Great, great job.

IMOL8R · 10-13-2018, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingNothing

A very nice truck you have. Love the color combo and the fact it's a big block. I myself have never been a fan of the overlay type bed kits. It would seem that it would trap water and cause rust( some cope around the bed tubs).

Thanks for the compliments. I totally understand the concern about trapping water, although they say it drains on their website. Not sure how.

Is there a good resource anywhere detailing the process of doing a steel to wood conversion? I mean, how hard is it?

kingNothing · 10-14-2018, 01:06 AM

Mar-K should have everything you need for the conversion. On the website look under tips and tricks. There is a how- to on steel to wood conversion.https://www.mar-k.com/

panhead59 · 10-14-2018, 09:26 AM

The whole bed needs to come apart to covert to wood. Then you need a new/different rear sill and either a weld on strip or different front panel. Those two cuzz of the different heights between steel and wood. That means paint on front panel. Almost same price ( 1k) to go back steel or go wood. Less labor to stay steel, but bed still has to come off/apart. Also think long term. Wood needs revarnished after every few yrs, even using the good stuff, like Epifanes spar varnish.

notsolo · 10-14-2018, 09:52 AM

Truck looks great as it is.....I also considered wood but the expense and work to get it done was way off for me. You could have the rust areas repaired and use tinted bed liner. Just another 2 cents.

panhead59 · 10-14-2018, 10:01 AM

If you go the patch route, I've got a swb fleetside bed floor you can have for nothing. I'm not that far from you. PLENTY of patch material left for someone to use.

IMOL8R · 10-16-2018, 08:11 PM

Btw, are there any vendors on here that sell wheel and tire packages for smoking deals to forum members?

10-11-2018, 09:50 PM	#1
IMOL8R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 5	Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE Hey all! Glad to be here. I just nabbed this beaut and I have a few pieces of the puzzle to complete. Primarily, it needs to have some love given to the bed floor. I’m really leaning toward a wood floor to replace the steel one that has some minor rust holes in it. All in all it’s really solid, but I love the look of wood. I’m leaning toward a bedwoodandparts.com RetroLiner. Anyone have any experience here? Advice? I’m really attracted to what I perceive as a super easy installation. Also, I want to replace the wheels and tires. I’d love some advice. I prefer the look of a 20” wheel. Anyone have any other suggestions? I think she’s pretty sexy as she is, but even the hottest go under the knife for enhancement every now and then. 😆 Attached Images

10-12-2018, 09:42 AM	#2
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,726	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE Hey! Welcome to the site. I am going to copy this over to the 67-72 message board for you. A lot of members forget about the welcome area of the site. That side has a great group that will help you out

10-12-2018, 06:29 PM	#3
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,203	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE Nice looking truck! Sorry, l don’t have any advice for you. We love pics- welcome to the site

10-12-2018, 07:38 PM	#4
rsgt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lowell AR Posts: 360	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE You might like to look here at this truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=756258&page=3 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698292

10-12-2018, 08:13 PM	#5
kingNothing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boaz,Al Posts: 209	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE A very nice truck you have. Love the color combo and the fact it's a big block. I myself have never been a fan of the overlay type bed kits. It would seem that it would trap water and cause rust( some cope around the bed tubs). __________________ Yeah' well sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand Lucas Jackson

10-12-2018, 09:09 PM	#6
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE Love it! Someone already posted a link to my build thread __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

10-12-2018, 09:52 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE I had these 17's on mine. I sold them and I'm looking at 20's now. Of course I keep a set of whitewalls on rallies for when I'm in that mood. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-12-2018, 10:13 PM	#8
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE welcome and what a beautiful truck !

10-13-2018, 02:04 AM	#9
Super Dude Active Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 112	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE 20's on Shortwide Attached Images

10-13-2018, 01:10 PM	#10
IMOL8R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 5	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE Thanks!

10-14-2018, 01:06 AM	#13
kingNothing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boaz,Al Posts: 209	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE Mar-K should have everything you need for the conversion. On the website look under tips and tricks. There is a how- to on steel to wood conversion.https://www.mar-k.com/ __________________ Yeah' well sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand Lucas Jackson

10-14-2018, 09:26 AM	#14
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 473	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE The whole bed needs to come apart to covert to wood. Then you need a new/different rear sill and either a weld on strip or different front panel. Those two cuzz of the different heights between steel and wood. That means paint on front panel. Almost same price ( 1k) to go back steel or go wood. Less labor to stay steel, but bed still has to come off/apart. Also think long term. Wood needs revarnished after every few yrs, even using the good stuff, like Epifanes spar varnish. __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

10-14-2018, 09:52 AM	#15
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,450	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE Truck looks great as it is.....I also considered wood but the expense and work to get it done was way off for me. You could have the rust areas repaired and use tinted bed liner. Just another 2 cents. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

10-14-2018, 10:01 AM	#16
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 473	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE If you go the patch route, I've got a swb fleetside bed floor you can have for nothing. I'm not that far from you. PLENTY of patch material left for someone to use. __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

10-16-2018, 08:11 PM	#17
IMOL8R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 5	Re: Noob with a LWB ‘72 Cheyenne 396 NEED ADVICE Btw, are there any vendors on here that sell wheel and tire packages for smoking deals to forum members?



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