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NevadaDVX · 08-12-2011, 08:14 PM

I've been working on an older lady's truck off and on for well over 2 years that started a two-tone white/green, well used 71 Cheyenne. I'm not a Chevy guy so had a bunch of questions for this board with great answers. I wanted to turn her long bed into a shorty, but she said she likes 'em long.........

Anyway, a quick rundown of some the custom stuff I did to it were Sir Michaels roll pan and smooth gate panel, Brothers one piece windows with added power. Billet front grill, Firebird markers, 3rd tail light and shaved antenna. I also put a Gaylords hard cover on it with electric release. I am a body/paint guy by trade and haven't done side work in over 25 years and am glad this is finally done.

She picked out the color which is a later model Ford called Cinnamon Metallic as well as the wheels and tire sizes. Looks great in sunlight, but more rootbeer in the shade. Personally, I would have gone with a tangerine or some other brighter color as well as fatter meats in the rear. Oh well, it's her truck. So, after LOT's of bodywork, rust repair, etc, here are a few quick pics I took with overcast skies which does no justice to the color......

198plus · 08-12-2011, 08:42 PM

Very nice job, looks great.

litew8 · 08-12-2011, 08:52 PM

lol "likes 'em long........." I'm sure the swb crowd would reply size doesn't matter.

looks good!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-12-2011, 10:17 PM

Great build! That is a beautiful truck!

NevadaDVX · 08-12-2011, 11:52 PM

Thanks guys. It was tough for me from the get go. The lady never put much input into it, just saying things like, "what do you think?" when I would ask her about things like the one piece windows, stereo or seat upholstery. It was her best friends truck that bought it new here locally and passed away sometime in the 90's. My customer bought the truck at the estate sale always wanting to get it fixed up and cruise it. Well now she can.

72C20RestoMod · 08-13-2011, 12:03 AM

What steering wheel is that?

-sean- · 08-13-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20restomod

what steering wheel is that?

x2

VA72C10 · 08-13-2011, 12:09 AM

Nice work! Truck looks great!

NevadaDVX · 08-13-2011, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72C20RestoMod

What steering wheel is that?

I got it from Classic Industries, although I can't seem to get on their site to give you guys a link.

**Boog** · 08-14-2011, 08:24 AM

She ought to be real happy with it now.

RCbowtie69 · 08-14-2011, 08:52 AM

Very nice work you did there,keep on truckin'

onetoncrewcab · 08-14-2011, 02:45 PM

I love the color. I agree, fatter meats on back would have looked better, but otherwise the truck looks great. She should be happy driving that around.
Mike

NevadaDVX · 08-14-2011, 03:03 PM

Thanks guys. This picture I took before it was complete, gives a better idea of the true color. Like I said, overcast skies just kill it.....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-14-2011, 10:14 PM

That is a great looking truck..

08-12-2011, 08:14 PM	#1
NevadaDVX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fallon, Nv Posts: 138	2 1/2 years and it's done! I've been working on an older lady's truck off and on for well over 2 years that started a two-tone white/green, well used 71 Cheyenne. I'm not a Chevy guy so had a bunch of questions for this board with great answers. I wanted to turn her long bed into a shorty, but she said she likes 'em long......... Anyway, a quick rundown of some the custom stuff I did to it were Sir Michaels roll pan and smooth gate panel, Brothers one piece windows with added power. Billet front grill, Firebird markers, 3rd tail light and shaved antenna. I also put a Gaylords hard cover on it with electric release. I am a body/paint guy by trade and haven't done side work in over 25 years and am glad this is finally done. She picked out the color which is a later model Ford called Cinnamon Metallic as well as the wheels and tire sizes. Looks great in sunlight, but more rootbeer in the shade. Personally, I would have gone with a tangerine or some other brighter color as well as fatter meats in the rear. Oh well, it's her truck. So, after LOT's of bodywork, rust repair, etc, here are a few quick pics I took with overcast skies which does no justice to the color......

08-12-2011, 08:42 PM	#2
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! Very nice job, looks great. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

08-12-2011, 08:52 PM	#3
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! lol "likes 'em long........." I'm sure the swb crowd would reply size doesn't matter. looks good! __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-12-2011, 10:17 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! Great build! That is a beautiful truck! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-12-2011, 11:52 PM	#5
NevadaDVX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fallon, Nv Posts: 138	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! Thanks guys. It was tough for me from the get go. The lady never put much input into it, just saying things like, "what do you think?" when I would ask her about things like the one piece windows, stereo or seat upholstery. It was her best friends truck that bought it new here locally and passed away sometime in the 90's. My customer bought the truck at the estate sale always wanting to get it fixed up and cruise it. Well now she can.

08-13-2011, 12:03 AM	#6
72C20RestoMod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 6	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! What steering wheel is that? __________________ -1972 Chevy C/20 Plans: 4wd conversion, restore, update, drive it till the wheels fall off.

08-13-2011, 12:09 AM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! Nice work! Truck looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-14-2011, 08:24 AM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,996	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! She ought to be real happy with it now. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-14-2011, 08:52 AM	#11
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! Very nice work you did there,keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

08-14-2011, 02:45 PM	#12
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! I love the color. I agree, fatter meats on back would have looked better, but otherwise the truck looks great. She should be happy driving that around. Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

08-14-2011, 03:03 PM	#13
NevadaDVX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fallon, Nv Posts: 138	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! Thanks guys. This picture I took before it was complete, gives a better idea of the true color. Like I said, overcast skies just kill it.....

08-14-2011, 10:14 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done! That is a great looking truck.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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