'72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

420am · 03-28-2008, 08:42 PM

As purchased:

SPID:

About the truck:
1972 Chevy Cheyenne

Factory:

Leaf Springs
Amp/Oil/Temp Gauges
Disc Brakes
Power Steering
A/C (All lines, condenser etc. removed thanks to previous owner )
402 BB (replaced with a rebuilt 350 by previous owner )
Med Bronze/White Exterior (Repainted Bronze/Tan some where along the line. Just a guess since the whole truck has flaking clear coat on it.)
Saddle Interior

Not Factory:

4 Core Radiator
94amp Alternator

Things I've done so far..

Pulled out faded carpet (mainly to check for rust then decided until I buy new carpet I don't mind the bare floor)
Stripped ****ty wood grain stickers off dash bezel and glove box door.
New matched key set. (From Classic Parts)
New turn signal cancel thing. (From Classic Parts)
New passenger side window crank (From Classic Parts)
New wiper knob. (From Classic Parts)
Replaced ****ty plastic fuel filter with ****ty glass one. (From O'Reilly's)
Replaced valve cover gaskets with Fel-Pro PermaDryPlus gaskets (From O'Reilly's)
Upgraded alternator to a 12si 94amp internal regulated. There's a tutorial on this site to do this (Thanks!) (O'Reilly's Part No. 01-0260)
Replaced missing fan shroud
Replaced 67-69 painted bumper with a '72 chrome bumper (teeitup).

I'll try to get some better pics soon.

Running total including truck price: $3200

420am · 03-28-2008, 08:48 PM

Upcoming plans:

Wire wheel wheels down and repaint them silver.
Remove crappy tint.
Replace noisy rearend (only makes noise while coasting, normal?)
Electric Fans (Need to locate a stock fan shroud first)
Polish Intake
Clean up underhood wiring and hide as much of it as possible (see 68stepside's truck for my inspiration)
Fix what little rust is on the driver's side floor.
Fix rust or replace driver's side door.
Patch speaker holes in doors.
Fix rust on inner bed sides and do the Mar-K metal to wood bed conversion.
Repaint truck Med. Bronze and White.

72BlckButy · 03-29-2008, 05:29 AM

Sounds like a great project, good luck with it!

Be sure to have it ready to go by the Midwest All Truck Nat's coming up this September in Riverside, MO.

420am · 03-29-2008, 09:19 AM

Debating rattlecanning the tan to white sometime soon.. opinions?

Cyclone44 · 03-31-2008, 10:08 AM

Looks like a nice truck to start with!!!

ksbeatty · 03-31-2008, 04:23 PM

I like it the way it is. The rattle can may detract from the truck.

72cheyennesuper20 · 03-31-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksbeatty

I like it the way it is. The rattle can may detract from the truck.

I agree, Just paint the wheels silver that may help. Nice user name 420am.

72BlckButy · 04-04-2008, 05:43 AM

I would stay away from the rattle job, and take the advice from 72cheyennesuper20 and start out by painting the wheels for a new look on the outside.

420am · 04-04-2008, 07:19 AM

Not Shopped:

Not Shopped with argent wheels:

Shopped (lowered, rust fixed) white stripe and argent wheels:

420am · 04-10-2008, 02:20 AM

Got a different rear end now. Holding out on putting it in until I buy a flip kit and drop shocks. Finally swapped out the grill with a stock one I bought a month or so ago. I'll try to get new pics of the front up soon... maybe after I pick up another bumper.

72BlckButy · 04-10-2008, 03:36 PM

Sounds like you have one waiting for you from Teeitup.

I'm going to meet Randy this weekend at the Ararat Swap Meet at Woodlands, you should try to make it.

Can't wait to see more pics!

420am · 04-10-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Sounds like you have one waiting for you from Teeitup.

I'm going to meet Randy this weekend at the Ararat Swap Meet at Woodlands, you should try to make it.

Can't wait to see more pics!

You sir are awesome. I just PMd Randy to ask if he'll bring the bumper down with him. I'll be there for sure, doubt I'll drive the Cheyenne with the rear end as loud as it is right now.

72BlckButy · 04-10-2008, 09:33 PM

Hope to see you there, that is if the weather holds out... If it rains we might have a change of plans.

420am · 05-10-2008, 12:55 AM

Just ordered a DJM 5" Flip Kit and CalMax Drop Shocks from: http://www.godfathercustoms.com/

They have some damn good prices on DJM stuff. $127 for the flip kit and $41 per shock.

I have my salvage rear end mostly cleaned up. It should be good to go by the time the flip kit gets here.

49m · 05-10-2008, 01:05 AM

What did you do with the billit grill?

420am · 05-10-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49m

What did you do with the billit grill?

It's going up on Craigslist and the forum here this weekend with some other stuff. It"s too heavy and awkward to ship though. Local Pickup Only.

49m · 05-10-2008, 01:57 AM

what would you want out of it. I shipped one last month and it wasent to bad

420am · 05-10-2008, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49m

what would you want out of it. I shipped one last month and it wasent to bad

$100 I don't want to mess with shipping it though.

420am · 05-20-2008, 05:41 AM

Haven't really done anything but here are more pics..

420am · 08-04-2008, 07:36 PM

DJM Flip Kit Installed.

Before

After

72BlckButy · 08-04-2008, 11:21 PM

That thing looks good!!!! Definitely money well spent on the DJM kit!

Have you decided if you're going to make it to the All Truck Nat's? They just around the corner. As of tomorrow it's only a month away...

So what's next on the build?

72BlckButy · 08-17-2008, 12:13 AM

bump for some updates on the build.

Were you able to find a new owner for the rear end?

420am · 08-24-2008, 02:59 PM

Yup, gave it away to a guy off a local forum.. kcsr.

420am · 08-24-2008, 03:00 PM

Guess who got leather today..

more pics soon with the door panels back on.

tcb-1 · 08-24-2008, 03:03 PM

nice!!!

03-28-2008, 08:42 PM	#1
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Project: Stepping Stone - 72' Cheyenne - Kansas City As purchased: SPID: About the truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Factory: Leaf Springs Amp/Oil/Temp Gauges Disc Brakes Power Steering A/C (All lines, condenser etc. removed thanks to previous owner ) 402 BB (replaced with a rebuilt 350 by previous owner ) Med Bronze/White Exterior (Repainted Bronze/Tan some where along the line. Just a guess since the whole truck has flaking clear coat on it.) Saddle Interior Not Factory: 4 Core Radiator 94amp Alternator Things I've done so far.. Pulled out faded carpet (mainly to check for rust then decided until I buy new carpet I don't mind the bare floor) Stripped **ty wood grain stickers off dash bezel and glove box door. New matched key set. (From Classic Parts) New turn signal cancel thing. (From Classic Parts) New passenger side window crank (From Classic Parts) New wiper knob. (From Classic Parts) Replaced ty plastic fuel filter with ty glass one. (From O'Reilly's) Replaced valve cover gaskets with Fel-Pro PermaDryPlus gaskets (From O'Reilly's) Upgraded alternator to a 12si 94amp internal regulated. There's a tutorial on this site to do this (Thanks!) (O'Reilly's Part No. 01-0260) Replaced missing fan shroud Replaced 67-69 painted bumper with a '72 chrome bumper (teeitup). I'll try to get some better pics soon. Running total including truck price: $3200** Last edited by 420am; 05-10-2008 at 05:03 AM.

03-28-2008, 08:48 PM	#2
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Upcoming plans: Wire wheel wheels down and repaint them silver. Remove crappy tint. Replace noisy rearend (only makes noise while coasting, normal?) Electric Fans (Need to locate a stock fan shroud first) Polish Intake Clean up underhood wiring and hide as much of it as possible (see 68stepside's truck for my inspiration) Fix what little rust is on the driver's side floor. Fix rust or replace driver's side door. Patch speaker holes in doors. Fix rust on inner bed sides and do the Mar-K metal to wood bed conversion. Repaint truck Med. Bronze and White. Last edited by 420am; 05-10-2008 at 05:49 AM.

03-29-2008, 05:29 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Sounds like a great project, good luck with it! Be sure to have it ready to go by the Midwest All Truck Nat's coming up this September in Riverside, MO. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-29-2008, 09:19 AM	#4
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Debating rattlecanning the tan to white sometime soon.. opinions? __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

03-31-2008, 10:08 AM	#5
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Looks like a nice truck to start with!!!

03-31-2008, 04:23 PM	#6
ksbeatty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 300	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City I like it the way it is. The rattle can may detract from the truck. __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 2" Lift, A/C, PS, PB 383 Stroker, 700R4, 205, 4.10 GM Medium Bronze (Copper Poly) no new nick name yet. She is to pretty to be the Beater. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241855

04-04-2008, 05:43 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City I would stay away from the rattle job, and take the advice from 72cheyennesuper20 and start out by painting the wheels for a new look on the outside. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-04-2008, 07:19 AM	#9
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Not Shopped: Not Shopped with argent wheels: Shopped (lowered, rust fixed) white stripe and argent wheels: __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

04-10-2008, 02:20 AM	#10
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Got a different rear end now. Holding out on putting it in until I buy a flip kit and drop shocks. Finally swapped out the grill with a stock one I bought a month or so ago. I'll try to get new pics of the front up soon... maybe after I pick up another bumper. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

04-10-2008, 03:36 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Sounds like you have one waiting for you from Teeitup. I'm going to meet Randy this weekend at the Ararat Swap Meet at Woodlands, you should try to make it. Can't wait to see more pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 04-10-2008 at 03:36 PM.

04-10-2008, 09:33 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Hope to see you there, that is if the weather holds out... If it rains we might have a change of plans. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-10-2008, 12:55 AM	#14
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Just ordered a DJM 5" Flip Kit and CalMax Drop Shocks from: http://www.godfathercustoms.com/ They have some damn good prices on DJM stuff. $127 for the flip kit and $41 per shock. I have my salvage rear end mostly cleaned up. It should be good to go by the time the flip kit gets here. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday) Last edited by 420am; 05-10-2008 at 12:57 AM.

05-10-2008, 01:05 AM	#15
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City What did you do with the billit grill? __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831

05-10-2008, 01:57 AM	#17
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City what would you want out of it. I shipped one last month and it wasent to bad __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831

05-20-2008, 05:41 AM	#19
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Haven't really done anything but here are more pics.. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)



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08-04-2008, 07:36 PM	#20
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City DJM Flip Kit Installed. Before After __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday) Last edited by 420am; 08-04-2008 at 10:37 PM.

08-04-2008, 11:21 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City That thing looks good!!!! Definitely money well spent on the DJM kit! Have you decided if you're going to make it to the All Truck Nat's? They just around the corner. As of tomorrow it's only a month away... So what's next on the build? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-17-2008, 12:13 AM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City bump for some updates on the build. Were you able to find a new owner for the rear end? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-24-2008, 02:59 PM	#23
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Yup, gave it away to a guy off a local forum.. kcsr. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

08-24-2008, 03:00 PM	#24
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: '72 Cheyenne Project - Kansas City Guess who got leather today.. more pics soon with the door panels back on. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday) Last edited by 420am; 08-24-2008 at 03:00 PM.

08-24-2008, 03:03 PM	#25
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