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CHYNSPR · 01-26-2006, 12:29 AM

Just discovered the forum a short time ago and am very impressed. There is no shortage of knowledge and information, and everyone seems very quick to try and help out.

I am about to start my new project, a '72 Cheyenne. It is a nice driver right now, with all original sheet metal (no rust or patch panels), air, tilt, etc. Bought it here on the Island from a guy who's dad was the original owner (in California). It has definitely been babied all of it's life, I was lucky to find it ( I stopped the guy on the street and asked if he would sell, just happened to catch him at the right time). It is a longbox and I will be converting to a short fleet. I just purchased a nice original shortbox from California, and have a '69 GMC short step (base 6 cylinder, completely rusted out) which will donate the frame. Everything will be transferred over to this frame and the new box installed. Probably will post the longbed and frame for sale here (both real nice) once I have them off. It will have a completely stock body with full trim and stock interior, nice paint, airbags, 18's and 20's, small block, overdrive tranny, etc. I am looking forward to using the forum throughout the project, there are so many ideas and solutions here.

I have always wanted to build one of these trucks, my dad and grandfather bought new matching '71 Custom Deluxes, and that's what I learned to drive on. I have some experience ('68 Chevelle, '67 Nova, '66 Vette, '66 TVR, '72 Vette) with projects, but never with these trucks, so I have plenty of questions.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Truckstuff · 01-26-2006, 01:07 AM

jsbgump · 01-26-2006, 02:12 AM

welcome to the board from Texas

409biscayne · 01-26-2006, 02:21 AM

welcome from spokane , eh . i was on the island this summer , fishing . what a beautiful place to live

CHYNSPR · 01-26-2006, 10:37 AM

Thanks for the welcome replies!

Yes, it is a fantastic place to live, I am fortunate enough to be born and raised here!

krue · 01-26-2006, 06:55 PM

Hey, I've actually been there. Pulled in there for a few days when I was in the Navy. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi.

OJOE · 01-26-2006, 08:36 PM

CHYNSPR · 01-26-2006, 11:45 PM

Thanks, again. Krue, hope you had a good time while here!

krue · 01-27-2006, 12:33 AM

Yeah, I had fun stuck out it the woods.

We didn't get to town but once and that only for a day. I did get to spend several fun (and alcohol) filled days in Victoria.

Bluerocket · 01-27-2006, 01:56 AM

Glad to welcome another BC member. I lived in Ladysmith back in the 70's. Hated the ferries. Up in Grand Forks now.
JG

CHYNSPR · 01-27-2006, 10:12 AM

Yes, Victoria can be a very fun town!

Bluerocket, I have driven through Grand Forks many times on the way to Castlegar, in fact I bought my '69 GMC in Kaslo. There was a body shop on the way out of town that had several '67-72 pickups parked outside, I never did stop for a look. They still there?

shoobear · 01-27-2006, 10:41 AM

Hey,
who did u buy the 69 from in kaslo? The body shop in town has shut down. The owner wiped out his chevelle and got behind on some payments. There is (was) only one body shop in town.
cheers

CHYNSPR · 01-27-2006, 02:52 PM

The body shop I meant was on the way out of Grand Forks, I have driven by it tons of times, guess I wasn't to clear in my first message, sorry about that.

I can't remember the guys name in Kaslo, I would have to look it up, he had a piece of property that was loaded with dead vehicles, some pretty cool, and had placed an ad in the Castlegar paper for the GMC. I basically bought it for the frame, suspension, glass, that kind of thing, the sheet metal is pretty bad. I will take some pics of both my trucks and post them in the near future.

The guys property is on the way into town, bear left off the highway and go up the hill, I think there is a community hall or some kind of building like that on the corner, I was only there once. If you said his name I would remember it.

shoobear · 01-28-2006, 01:32 AM

sounds like herbys place. there is another guy denie but i would never figure him to place a add or even THINK about selling any of his vehicles. So im pretty sure it was herby.
cheers

Bluerocket · 01-28-2006, 01:47 AM

Chynspr,
There was a lwb at that bodyshop on the east side of town. Belonged to one of the guys that works there, looked good from 50 feet but needed a lot of rust repair, a local guy bought it and has it stored for a future project while he works on his BB chevelle. The same friend that is doing bodywork on my pickup is doing the chevelle for him. In these small towns all the gearheads know about all the other projects!
JG

72Bob · 01-28-2006, 10:05 AM

Welcome to the board from Burlington Washington. Neighbor.

CHYNSPR · 01-28-2006, 11:24 PM

Thanks for the welcomes!

Shoobear, that's the guy, Herb.

**N2TRUX** · 01-29-2006, 10:30 AM

Welcome to the forum CHYNSPR from a fellow Cheyenne owner. Check my sig for pics of my 77. Post some pics when ya can...

86swb · 01-29-2006, 10:49 AM

Welcome from Western Kentucky. We want to see pictures of you rides. We love pictures here. Again, welcome.

CHYNSPR · 01-29-2006, 11:45 AM

Thanx, guys, I will post some pics shortly on this thread, sorry for the delay.

N2TRUX, I have admired your Cheyenne for some time before I was on the forum, can't remember where I first saw it, but stock body, black, lowered with 20's is as good as it gets. My '72 will follow the same theme. So, is your avatar the new powerplant?

jmelenko · 01-29-2006, 01:06 PM

from the lower mainland/upper fraser valley.
The old car center in langley is a good place to shop. Its close to home and reasonable pricing.

rockinlocks · 01-29-2006, 01:26 PM

welcome!
how bad is the step side box? im in maple ridge about 30 minutes from you.

CHYNSPR · 01-29-2006, 11:57 PM

I will check out the Old Car Center, thanks for that.

Regarding the stepside, the box is the worst part, it is real rough. My plan was to toss most of it and keep what may be salvagable for patch panels or something. I will be posting some pics of both trucks this week, and you can see how rough the '69 is. It has a clean frame, nice trailing arms, glass, etc., definitely some usable stuff, but poor sheet metal.

stllookn · 01-30-2006, 12:10 AM

Keep that truck away from the salt spray up there...LOL! We love going to Vancouver Island. I can't wait to drive my Longhorn up there for a camping vacation. We do a trip up there every year...Welcome to the board.

72jimmy4x4 · 01-30-2006, 01:23 AM

Welcome from Victoria. Good to see some island people.

01-26-2006, 12:29 AM	#1
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	New from British Columbia... Just discovered the forum a short time ago and am very impressed. There is no shortage of knowledge and information, and everyone seems very quick to try and help out. I am about to start my new project, a '72 Cheyenne. It is a nice driver right now, with all original sheet metal (no rust or patch panels), air, tilt, etc. Bought it here on the Island from a guy who's dad was the original owner (in California). It has definitely been babied all of it's life, I was lucky to find it ( I stopped the guy on the street and asked if he would sell, just happened to catch him at the right time). It is a longbox and I will be converting to a short fleet. I just purchased a nice original shortbox from California, and have a '69 GMC short step (base 6 cylinder, completely rusted out) which will donate the frame. Everything will be transferred over to this frame and the new box installed. Probably will post the longbed and frame for sale here (both real nice) once I have them off. It will have a completely stock body with full trim and stock interior, nice paint, airbags, 18's and 20's, small block, overdrive tranny, etc. I am looking forward to using the forum throughout the project, there are so many ideas and solutions here. I have always wanted to build one of these trucks, my dad and grandfather bought new matching '71 Custom Deluxes, and that's what I learned to drive on. I have some experience ('68 Chevelle, '67 Nova, '66 Vette, '66 TVR, '72 Vette) with projects, but never with these trucks, so I have plenty of questions. Thanks in advance for your help!

01-26-2006, 01:07 AM	#2
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	Re: New from British Columbia... __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

01-26-2006, 02:12 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New from British Columbia... welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

01-26-2006, 02:21 AM	#4
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: New from British Columbia... welcome from spokane , eh . i was on the island this summer , fishing . what a beautiful place to live __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

01-26-2006, 10:37 AM	#5
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: New from British Columbia... Thanks for the welcome replies! Yes, it is a fantastic place to live, I am fortunate enough to be born and raised here!

01-26-2006, 06:55 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New from British Columbia... Hey, I've actually been there. Pulled in there for a few days when I was in the Navy. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. __________________ "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"

01-26-2006, 08:36 PM	#7
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01-26-2006, 11:45 PM	#8
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: New from British Columbia... Thanks, again. Krue, hope you had a good time while here! Last edited by CHYNSPR; 01-26-2006 at 11:48 PM.

01-27-2006, 12:33 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New from British Columbia... Yeah, I had fun stuck out it the woods. We didn't get to town but once and that only for a day. I did get to spend several fun (and alcohol) filled days in Victoria. __________________ "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"

01-27-2006, 01:56 AM	#10
Bluerocket Try to remember! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Forks B.C. Posts: 12	Re: New from British Columbia... Glad to welcome another BC member. I lived in Ladysmith back in the 70's. Hated the ferries. Up in Grand Forks now. JG

01-27-2006, 10:12 AM	#11
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: New from British Columbia... Yes, Victoria can be a very fun town! Bluerocket, I have driven through Grand Forks many times on the way to Castlegar, in fact I bought my '69 GMC in Kaslo. There was a body shop on the way out of town that had several '67-72 pickups parked outside, I never did stop for a look. They still there?

01-27-2006, 10:41 AM	#12
shoobear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaslo,BC Posts: 56	Re: New from British Columbia... Hey, who did u buy the 69 from in kaslo? The body shop in town has shut down. The owner wiped out his chevelle and got behind on some payments. There is (was) only one body shop in town. cheers __________________ I will run u over for FREE!!! 2001 F350 6" Lifted Dually 1970 ScoutII with chevy implants 1970 GMC 3/4 LB 4x4 (for sale) 1972 Chevy 3/4 LB 4x4 -project

01-27-2006, 02:52 PM	#13
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: New from British Columbia... The body shop I meant was on the way out of Grand Forks, I have driven by it tons of times, guess I wasn't to clear in my first message, sorry about that. I can't remember the guys name in Kaslo, I would have to look it up, he had a piece of property that was loaded with dead vehicles, some pretty cool, and had placed an ad in the Castlegar paper for the GMC. I basically bought it for the frame, suspension, glass, that kind of thing, the sheet metal is pretty bad. I will take some pics of both my trucks and post them in the near future. The guys property is on the way into town, bear left off the highway and go up the hill, I think there is a community hall or some kind of building like that on the corner, I was only there once. If you said his name I would remember it.

01-28-2006, 01:32 AM	#14
shoobear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaslo,BC Posts: 56	Re: New from British Columbia... sounds like herbys place. there is another guy denie but i would never figure him to place a add or even THINK about selling any of his vehicles. So im pretty sure it was herby. cheers __________________ I will run u over for FREE!!! 2001 F350 6" Lifted Dually 1970 ScoutII with chevy implants 1970 GMC 3/4 LB 4x4 (for sale) 1972 Chevy 3/4 LB 4x4 -project

01-28-2006, 01:47 AM	#15
Bluerocket Try to remember! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Forks B.C. Posts: 12	Re: New from British Columbia... Chynspr, There was a lwb at that bodyshop on the east side of town. Belonged to one of the guys that works there, looked good from 50 feet but needed a lot of rust repair, a local guy bought it and has it stored for a future project while he works on his BB chevelle. The same friend that is doing bodywork on my pickup is doing the chevelle for him. In these small towns all the gearheads know about all the other projects! JG



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01-28-2006, 10:05 AM	#16
72Bob Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 298	Re: New from British Columbia... Welcome to the board from Burlington Washington. Neighbor. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 3/4 Ton 4x4 1972 Chevrolet SWB 4x4 RIP LeRoy

01-28-2006, 11:24 PM	#17
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: New from British Columbia... Thanks for the welcomes! Shoobear, that's the guy, Herb.

01-29-2006, 10:30 AM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: New from British Columbia... Welcome to the forum CHYNSPR from a fellow Cheyenne owner. Check my sig for pics of my 77. Post some pics when ya can... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-29-2006, 10:49 AM	#19
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01-29-2006, 11:45 AM	#20
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: New from British Columbia... Thanx, guys, I will post some pics shortly on this thread, sorry for the delay. N2TRUX, I have admired your Cheyenne for some time before I was on the forum, can't remember where I first saw it, but stock body, black, lowered with 20's is as good as it gets. My '72 will follow the same theme. So, is your avatar the new powerplant?

01-29-2006, 01:06 PM	#21
jmelenko Knuckle basher Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 148	Re: New from British Columbia... from the lower mainland/upper fraser valley. The old car center in langley is a good place to shop. Its close to home and reasonable pricing. __________________ Only the good die young; I'll live forever. 2002 chevy venture 1952 chevy 5 window pickup 1983 v65 magna Last edited by jmelenko; 01-29-2006 at 01:11 PM.

01-29-2006, 01:26 PM	#22
rockinlocks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Posts: 20	Re: New from British Columbia... welcome! how bad is the step side box? im in maple ridge about 30 minutes from you.

01-29-2006, 11:57 PM	#23
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: New from British Columbia... I will check out the Old Car Center, thanks for that. Regarding the stepside, the box is the worst part, it is real rough. My plan was to toss most of it and keep what may be salvagable for patch panels or something. I will be posting some pics of both trucks this week, and you can see how rough the '69 is. It has a clean frame, nice trailing arms, glass, etc., definitely some usable stuff, but poor sheet metal.

01-30-2006, 12:10 AM	#24
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: New from British Columbia... Keep that truck away from the salt spray up there...LOL! We love going to Vancouver Island. I can't wait to drive my Longhorn up there for a camping vacation. We do a trip up there every year...Welcome to the board. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-30-2006, 01:23 AM	#25
72jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Victoria B.C. Posts: 101	Re: New from British Columbia... Welcome from Victoria. Good to see some island people.

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