Chucks 72 Cheyenne Custom Camper
 

I recently got a 72 Cheyenne Custom Camper. It has a big block, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning but it missing components, turbo 400 trans, tilt column, side tool box,
it has some rust issues like inner and outer rockers, mostly inner damage, cab corners, some floor and supports need replaced. That will have to wait for now. It doesn't have exhaust on it right now and its super loud. It is still on the trailer and when I get the paper work in my name I'll pull it to a muffler shop.

Things that I want to do to it to make it my work truck/hauler-
new exhaustDONE!
replace water neck gasket DONE!
get spark plug heat shields
put a class III hitch on itDONE!
get the wiring right for the trailer to be hooked upDONE!
get a brake controller for ithave but not installed
redo the tranny cooling -currently has an external cooler where the a/c condenser should beDONE!
replace bumper -DONE!
install underdash lightsDONE!
install glovebox lightDONE!
redo or rework the spare tire holderDONE!
repair leaks-ps gearbox, tranny pan etc.DONE!


Later down the road things I would like to do
add A/C vintage air
put on 4 matching tires
change dist. to electronic ignition
take off the extra gas tank
replace the mirrors with a stainless pairDONE!
repair the rust
replace the front bumper and grilleDONE!
put trim on the top of the tailgate thats missinghave but not installed
replace shocks


heres some pics

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I took the old home made bumper off. I had to cut the outer part off since it was bolted and welded on. I couldn't get to the welds with my grinder with the outer section on.

I got the bumper and truck from Tim (ozark tim). I painted the rear of the bumper and bolted it on. Then painted the outside of it. Its a heavy duty bumper but I still want a class III hitch that attaches to the frame.

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I painted the black on the 400 emblems too. and the black around the marker lights.
I also cleaned the rust off of the super long lug nuts and the center caps. It looks okay. I have two matching tires on the rear and two different ones on the front. I like the tire on the pass. side front. Its a BF Goodrich. They're all the same size but they look like their not. Go figure.

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i put some wood grain on some of the lower molding. I will have to do the drivers side as it is a lot worse than the passenger side.

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Man Chuck that bumper looks a ton better!!! I like all the little details you are working on!

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Thanks Rus, I didn't get to do anything on the 68. I took some stuff to the shed and cleaned up a little downstairs and yard work so maybe I can do a little on it tomorrow. I do need to change the gasket on the water neck soon though. Its leaking. I'll get one of those that I put on the 68.

Now that I have the bumper on, I will have the exhaust dumped on both sides so I have room to put the hitch on the frame. I wish I had one and could get it on before I take it to the muffler shop but oh well.

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Have you checked on craigslist for one?

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No I haven't. I'll try that.

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Nice Score Chuck ! I always liked the custom campers, they are heavy duty workhorses.

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Hey Chuck $119 at walmart!!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-Towp...-Hitch/1957059

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Thanks Rus. After reading that I may need a class 4 or 5. Class 3 is 5000lb.towing and 500lb tongue wt.

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I like this one
http://www.reese-hitches.com/product...er_Hitch,41940

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Yeah. lol I'd say that would be a little better!

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I found it for 240 shipped on ebay

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There is one made by Curt for $207 at the hitch store, with FREE shipping!!
http://www.thehitchstore.com/class-i...82-p-1079.html

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I like that one too. thx.

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Anytime sir!

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Did you order a hitch yet?

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Nah, waiting on my title. trying to buy some little trim pcs for it tho.

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Nice truck hope it doesn't distract you to much from the GMC.

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TOW PIG! That's a cool old truck! To heck with Vintage I bet that ac could be runnin' no prob!

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dually, I don't think I could go much slower on either. I'm going slow on both. I did pick up a waterneck gasket for it. I may get it off the trailer and clean a little on it.

low Elco, thats right its going to be my tow pig mule or whatever lol. And Thanks! the a/c, It's missing the evap, lines, compressor, brackets, and condenser. Ive put money into the old systems and it was always disappointing. Not again.

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This is a super nice truck you have here. Nice work cleaning it back up too!

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BTW, Hopkins mfg (hoppy) makes a plug-in setup for the trailer wiring. Works great, have one on both our old trucks.
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Good looking project, Chuck

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Thanks Ryan, I'm getting to know it slowly.

Thanks low elco, I have one of those for the 4 pin connector but I want one that handles the brake controller too. The bumper had a outlet on it but I want one like on my newer truck so they'll both be the same. No adaptors or anything. I'll check them out. thx.

Thanks Todd, Its growing on me.


Today I got him off of the trailer. Thats right him. My wife has named this one Charlie(scratch that, Tonto is his new name lol). Since he's a worker she said. I put the new water neck gasket and thermostat on and adjusted the hood. I fixed the passenger speaker that wasn't working. But it rattles a lot so I'll replace the speakers with my extra sony's. Someone that put the speakers in didn't do it right imo. They didn't cut the hole large enough for the speakers and mounted them from the inside. I'll trim the hole bigger and mount them the right way. I don't like holes in doors but their already there. They also wired the radio to a hot with ignition term. on the fusebox and not the radio plug. The fuse was blown on it. Fixed that. Now it plays with the key on acc. or to the left for you new guys. lol all in all a good day.

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Good deal sir, I wish I could work on my truck this weekend but I'll take my good news over turning wrenches any day!

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Thats for sure..

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Remembered I had this this morning. Same original color but 68 GMC. its my backup for my other project. It had a tailgate band on it so it has those holes. If I ever restore this truck I may use it.

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Well I'm sitting here watching my Cardinals losing game 7 NLCS so I went to cheer myself up by taking some more pics of my truck. I took the steering wheel cover off and no surprise its cracked @ 12 and 6 o'clock and some more little ones on the sides. Luckily I have a buddy(Rus) that had one and a horn button. We are working a deal on payment thru parts/$. I will likely do the install this weekend. This truck steers like no other I have had. Its so easy to turn.

I got some pics of the spid and noticed that this truck was ordered. See bottom right corner of spid. And some random shots of interior.

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more pics. And one of the dry motor. Water necks still dry.

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Huh it looks like it made it into the garage!!! lol

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Ha Yeah. I've got my fine toothed comb out. It wasn't too scary getting it off the trailer although my dog did flip over when I fired it up lol.

This cab needs patch panels. I will plug up the holes for this winter.

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If. :D that's a good one.
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I bet it was loud in the garage!

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Have you been talking to my wife? She said the same thing and reminded me I have one to finish.

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I found a Custom Camper brochure on Ebay. thought I would share.

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couple more

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I put in a little work on Charlie today. I put the rest of the woodgrain on the drivers side that needed it. I still have to do the tailgate band. I took the white mirrors off. They will be replaced with a set of stainless ones that I bought from budnikguy here on the board. I also recut the hole or trimmed it so the 6x9 speaker would fit like its supposed to. I figure its already there so it might as well fit right. I trimmed the cover for it also. I put a lock on the side tool box door too. I have a few pics.

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tool box lock