Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Levi · 06-25-2006, 12:03 PM

Hello All, I am relatively new here, mostly reading watching lately. I recently bought a 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside 350, A/C, PS, PB, fully loaded real/deal original truck. Long story on the purchase and satisfaction/disappointment etc... I am the 3rd owner of this truck. It is in original condition and someday we will fully restore it. I have owned a few 1970-1972 Chevy trucks but have recently come back to classic trucks. Nice site/forum I learn more everyday from everyone here. I am in San Antonio Texas, any truck shows this summer? Thanks.

TugOwar · 06-25-2006, 12:12 PM

Hey Levi. Welcome from Pleasanton! Sweet looking truck, grats on the purchase.

ChevyDude · 06-25-2006, 12:18 PM

Beautiful Truck, welcome to the board!!!

mblackburnjr · 06-25-2006, 12:27 PM

Nice truck! seems you dont see too many super stepsides.......

Longhorn Man · 06-25-2006, 12:34 PM

awwsome, this is only the 3rd or 4th one I've seen. You have any pics of the option sheet? I have yet to been able to get a step side spid label with cheyenne or super for proof.... many say it doesn't exist.
Welcome to the board from central ohio... any mods planned> What's the other details of your truck... eng/tranny...etc.

jsbgump · 06-25-2006, 12:44 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

Luis_gz06 · 06-25-2006, 01:40 PM

Nice looking ORIGINAL truck!!!

to the board from Las Vegas.

**Already Gone** · 06-25-2006, 01:51 PM

Nice looking truck, I really like the oranges, yellows and of course pink colors on these trucks. I am wondering about the cop spotlight on the truck, do you know why its there ?

72Levi · 06-25-2006, 02:06 PM

Thanks all for the Welcome! Longhorn Man a few months ago you answered a question I had on this truck. You did indicate it was somewhat rare. Thanks again for your response. Here is the story on this original 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside. I bought it sight unseen (only pics) from Ebay. As some of you may remember it was on EBay and it was talked about. I had been looking for a 1971 or 1972 original stepside A/C truck for awhile. I found this one on Ebay and it was original with little rust as seller indicated. I was concerned a bit about the rust and the originality until I saw the SPID. This had been a California truck all its life and I am in fact the 3rd owner. I received the 2nd owners title dated 1979 and upon checking the truck I was disappointed at some of the other rust issues. Basically the dealer/broker lied about the amount of rust it had, it has some on the bottom corner of each door. A little bit on the rockers. I was upset, disappointed, bummed etc... and began to make his life miserable. I specifically asked him if it had any other rust other than what was indicated on his pics/desc and he said no. He said he would take it back if I shipped it back top him, RIGHT, now I am out $1,500 for shipping cost. Well to make a long story a little bit shorter, I filed a claim on paypal for my deposit and I got it back. PAYPAL actually found in my favor! I sent them emails, pics, description etc... and they sided with me! WOW! Now back to the truck, as far as I can tell it is an original Cheyenne Super Stepside, original A/C, pb, ps, trim SPID, etc... truck. I do know the interior has been replaced to black color and I added 15x8 rallys and mirrors. It does have a California sticker regarding the engine dated 1974. As far as I can tell the original engine was replaced in 1974 with a dealer installed code 350 engine CKD, auto trans, ce (Ca Emission). It seems it has been rebuilt once as it does run strong. This is a good driver truck everything works and someday we'll retore it to perfection, until then we will enjoy it! Here is a pic of the SPID I do not have the build sheet. Thanks all, esp. Longhorn Man.

shaneschevys · 06-25-2006, 03:16 PM

Nice, welcome from FT Worth

texascowboy593 · 06-25-2006, 04:35 PM

Welcome from College Station, TX. Nice ride...

Longhorn Man · 06-25-2006, 06:35 PM

yep... model number ending on 04, a true stepside, and the cheyenne option there too. Sweet.

That spot light may well have been installed at the dealership when it was new, that was a dealer installed option, and also avalible through the aftermarket.

Gray Ghost · 06-25-2006, 08:25 PM

Congrats on the score. That's a nice looking stepside. Welcome to the boards!

72Levi · 06-25-2006, 09:08 PM

Thanks again everyone and thank you Longhorn Man for the additional info, the light does look original. Someday we will perfectly restore her to original show condition. Today, my 2 young sons love riding in it and my wife is getting into classic trucks.

krue · 06-25-2006, 09:21 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! That's a beaut! Check out the REgions board from members/shows/board meets in Texas.

Hook'em · 06-25-2006, 09:27 PM

Welcome from up the road. Nice looking truck. I am partial to Orange!

clif1968 · 06-25-2006, 10:09 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma, nice truck!

**N2TRUX** · 06-25-2006, 10:18 PM

Wow! That's a pretty red head you have there. Welcome to the forum...

**Palf70Step** · 06-25-2006, 10:22 PM

Welcome from the south side of Mississippi. That is a beautiful truck.

409biscayne · 06-25-2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Wow! That's a pretty red head you have there. Welcome to the forum...

Ditto . I really like red heads .

The only other 72 Cheyenne stepside i saw had the side trim , it was up in Canada at a car show . Owner said it was all original . Never did see the glove box sheet .
Later ...................................... 409.

Longhorn Man · 06-25-2006, 10:36 PM

Acording to the GM papers, the side trim was no avalible on a step side, but I've seen a few pictures with owners claiming it to be original, so there's no tellin.

6772fan · 06-25-2006, 10:40 PM

Nice original step side truck. I like it!
Welcome from East Texas......

mcw1 · 06-25-2006, 10:43 PM

Howdy from another Texan in your neighborhood! I too have been reading and watching and learning a great deal off of this board. The information on here is a gold mine and the folks are great!

Fredericksburg has an annual car show and swap meet sometime in July I think, and they usually have several vendors selling 67-72 parts, as well as individuals selling all kinds of good stuff.

Beautiful truck, and best of luck with her!

TugOwar · 06-25-2006, 10:53 PM

Howdy mcw1, welcome aboard.

toms68cst · 06-26-2006, 08:05 AM

That's about the first loaded short step I've seen. Great find and welcome aboard.

06-25-2006, 12:03 PM	#1
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Hello All, I am relatively new here, mostly reading watching lately. I recently bought a 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside 350, A/C, PS, PB, fully loaded real/deal original truck. Long story on the purchase and satisfaction/disappointment etc... I am the 3rd owner of this truck. It is in original condition and someday we will fully restore it. I have owned a few 1970-1972 Chevy trucks but have recently come back to classic trucks. Nice site/forum I learn more everyday from everyone here. I am in San Antonio Texas, any truck shows this summer? Thanks. Attached Images

06-25-2006, 12:12 PM	#2
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Hey Levi. Welcome from Pleasanton! Sweet looking truck, grats on the purchase.

06-25-2006, 12:18 PM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Beautiful Truck, welcome to the board!!!

06-25-2006, 12:27 PM	#4
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Nice truck! seems you dont see too many super stepsides.......

06-25-2006, 12:34 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside awwsome, this is only the 3rd or 4th one I've seen. You have any pics of the option sheet? I have yet to been able to get a step side spid label with cheyenne or super for proof.... many say it doesn't exist. Welcome to the board from central ohio... any mods planned> What's the other details of your truck... eng/tranny...etc.

06-25-2006, 12:44 PM	#6
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06-25-2006, 01:40 PM	#7
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Nice looking ORIGINAL truck!!! to the board from Las Vegas. Last edited by Luis_gz06; 06-25-2006 at 01:41 PM.

06-25-2006, 01:51 PM	#8
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06-25-2006, 02:06 PM	#9
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Thanks all for the Welcome! Longhorn Man a few months ago you answered a question I had on this truck. You did indicate it was somewhat rare. Thanks again for your response. Here is the story on this original 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside. I bought it sight unseen (only pics) from Ebay. As some of you may remember it was on EBay and it was talked about. I had been looking for a 1971 or 1972 original stepside A/C truck for awhile. I found this one on Ebay and it was original with little rust as seller indicated. I was concerned a bit about the rust and the originality until I saw the SPID. This had been a California truck all its life and I am in fact the 3rd owner. I received the 2nd owners title dated 1979 and upon checking the truck I was disappointed at some of the other rust issues. Basically the dealer/broker lied about the amount of rust it had, it has some on the bottom corner of each door. A little bit on the rockers. I was upset, disappointed, bummed etc... and began to make his life miserable. I specifically asked him if it had any other rust other than what was indicated on his pics/desc and he said no. He said he would take it back if I shipped it back top him, RIGHT, now I am out $1,500 for shipping cost. Well to make a long story a little bit shorter, I filed a claim on paypal for my deposit and I got it back. PAYPAL actually found in my favor! I sent them emails, pics, description etc... and they sided with me! WOW! Now back to the truck, as far as I can tell it is an original Cheyenne Super Stepside, original A/C, pb, ps, trim SPID, etc... truck. I do know the interior has been replaced to black color and I added 15x8 rallys and mirrors. It does have a California sticker regarding the engine dated 1974. As far as I can tell the original engine was replaced in 1974 with a dealer installed code 350 engine CKD, auto trans, ce (Ca Emission). It seems it has been rebuilt once as it does run strong. This is a good driver truck everything works and someday we'll retore it to perfection, until then we will enjoy it! Here is a pic of the SPID I do not have the build sheet. Thanks all, esp. Longhorn Man. Attached Images

06-25-2006, 03:16 PM	#10
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06-25-2006, 04:35 PM	#11
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06-25-2006, 06:35 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside yep... model number ending on 04, a true stepside, and the cheyenne option there too. Sweet. That spot light may well have been installed at the dealership when it was new, that was a dealer installed option, and also avalible through the aftermarket.

06-25-2006, 08:25 PM	#13
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Congrats on the score. That's a nice looking stepside. Welcome to the boards! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

06-25-2006, 09:08 PM	#14
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Thanks again everyone and thank you Longhorn Man for the additional info, the light does look original. Someday we will perfectly restore her to original show condition. Today, my 2 young sons love riding in it and my wife is getting into classic trucks. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

06-25-2006, 09:21 PM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! That's a beaut! Check out the REgions board from members/shows/board meets in Texas. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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06-25-2006, 09:27 PM	#16
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Welcome from up the road. Nice looking truck. I am partial to Orange! __________________ Hook'em

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06-25-2006, 10:18 PM	#18
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06-25-2006, 10:36 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Acording to the GM papers, the side trim was no avalible on a step side, but I've seen a few pictures with owners claiming it to be original, so there's no tellin.

06-25-2006, 10:40 PM	#22
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Nice original step side truck. I like it! Welcome from East Texas...... __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

06-25-2006, 10:43 PM	#23
mcw1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, TX Posts: 9	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Howdy from another Texan in your neighborhood! I too have been reading and watching and learning a great deal off of this board. The information on here is a gold mine and the folks are great! Fredericksburg has an annual car show and swap meet sometime in July I think, and they usually have several vendors selling 67-72 parts, as well as individuals selling all kinds of good stuff. Beautiful truck, and best of luck with her!

06-25-2006, 10:53 PM	#24
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside Howdy mcw1, welcome aboard.

06-26-2006, 08:05 AM	#25
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,286	Re: Newbie from Texas... 1972 Cheyenne Super Stepside That's about the first loaded short step I've seen. Great find and welcome aboard. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

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