1972 Cheyenne original truck a true survivor!
 

Bought this Saturday July 13 2019. Super excited. Truck was Forsale by original owners son who was 55+ years old. Truck is a 1972 Cheyenne Longbed with trailing arms. 350v8, 350auto, AC !!

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Pics.

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Pics

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Original miles. I put 2 of the hubcaps on the drivers side.

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Dusted off the interior.

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Checked the fluids and took it for a short test drive. It passed 👍👍👍👍

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I am so Excited about buying this truck. I love original trucks. I am so tired of seeing these cool old survivors being ruined. My plan is to clean it up and give it some TLC and get it back to a “driver”.

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!This! /\

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Great truck, and great plan.

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Here is a GMC I bought and resold a couple years ago. I sure did enjoy driving that truck. Big block/ turbo 400/AC. Bought from 2nd owner he had it for a year or so.

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After I cleaned it up. It’s back in OHIO now. It’s got a good life of hardware store trips and family cookouts.

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I agree, mine was from the original owner's estate,99% unmolested,89K miles.

What all does it need? When will you have it all fixed up so I can swing by and pick up that baby?

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Congratulations on such a nice unmolested Cheyenne. Orange and white too!!!:chevy:

Do you think you will keep it after you work your magic, or do the old flip-a-roo and continue hunting for the next one?

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New tires and started to wash up. Psi sprayer under and hose on top.

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Tire Photo went crazy. Here it is correctly.

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Wooow!!!
Job well done on the GMC, and the current project. I too like them untouched.
Tell us about your tire hauler in post 15...

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Looking good.Well done as usual.

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hardwaa,
looks like a very clean and good start...:smoke:

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Thanks for the nice comments. Here is a link to my BEATER ( my 1961 Apache). http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=767315

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I hope you keep it and enjoy it. That's one nice original truck.

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Update.

Bought a stock repoduction seat cove from Brothers. It’s the 1 from the truck stop. I had my buddy install the seat cover Jan 1 2020. I also pulled the steering Conklin and had another guy rebuild it. Column guy said it was just mostly dirty. Column installed and gear selection is a dream... feels like it’s brand new.

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Also replaced the Brocken pass exterior mirror. I found a original 1 from a local parts Hero Tom.

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While the seat was out I Had my kids help me vacuum and cleaned the interior floor and carpet. I was pleased at how the floor cleaned right up. We found a old business card from the dealership that the truck was sold at new. I am thinking it was probably the salesman. I think. That’s super Cool!!

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After seat and column was installed I pulled the truck out for some pics. First pic below is right after seat was put back in.

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I sold the truck that same day. A Friend bought it. He picked it up April 25th 2020. It will be a older truck the whole family can enjoy. He just want to clean it up and enjoy it.

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What a peach

Well guess who is back home for a short while?
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More pics. The truck has served its duty for my buddy and his family. They have enjoyed it and are ready to upgrade sons transportation. We will see if I end up with it or not. Such a nice driver!! My buddy had the engine rebuilt and the transmission, re conditioned the AC !! Added a new steering wheel. It’s always nice to see an old friend back home. I can’t get over this truck is ORIGINAL paint!! Hugger orange!
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Delicious

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THAT IS STILL A NICE CLEAN TRUCK.... glad to see it came back for a visit... ???;)

I picked up a Couple nik-naks for it while it’s here.
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Nice truck

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Wish i could have found a truck like this when i bought mine... the whole reason i wanted one of these trucks was because my grand dad had one just like this. Alas, i ended up with a 72 blue and white in similar condition so i cant complain to much. I will always break my neck when i see an orange and white out and about though

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Job well done, on everything!!!
A family friend of my brothers has a twin to the orange pickup.
I didn’t know he owned it until 2 years ago, all original, too.
I ask him about it every time I see him, in case he ever wanted to part with it.

Bath day!
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Cleaned up the interior. Seat redone 2 years ago. New steering wheel, dash pad, armrests, Paint, headliner, door panels, seatbelts, carpet are ORIGINAL.
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Quick rinse off under the hood.
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What a difference a good wash/scrub makes.
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Looking good!

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Looks great!