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hardwaa 07-14-2019 07:40 PM

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 !!

hardwaa 07-14-2019 08:04 PM

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Pics.

hardwaa 07-14-2019 08:05 PM

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Pics

hardwaa 07-14-2019 08:10 PM

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

hardwaa 07-14-2019 08:12 PM

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Dusted off the interior.

hardwaa 07-14-2019 08:15 PM

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

hardwaa 07-14-2019 08:20 PM

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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”.

Chevyland 07-14-2019 08:37 PM

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!This! /\

68bowtie 07-14-2019 11:33 PM

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Great truck, and great plan.

hardwaa 07-15-2019 11:34 AM

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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.

hardwaa 07-15-2019 11:37 AM

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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.

WorkinLonghorn 07-15-2019 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa (Post 8558631)
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”.

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?

cornerstone 07-15-2019 07:38 PM

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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?

hardwaa 10-13-2019 11:02 PM

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

hardwaa 10-13-2019 11:05 PM

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Tire Photo went crazy. Here it is correctly.

68Gold/white 10-15-2019 08:35 AM

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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...

Stickman 10-15-2019 09:19 AM

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Looking good.Well done as usual.

rodstored-72 10-17-2019 02:29 PM

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

hardwaa 10-20-2019 03:09 PM

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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

jimbosprint 10-29-2019 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa (Post 8558631)
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”.

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

hardwaa 05-29-2020 12:37 AM

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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.

hardwaa 05-29-2020 12:39 AM

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

hardwaa 05-29-2020 12:44 AM

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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!!

hardwaa 05-29-2020 12:47 AM

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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.

hardwaa 05-29-2020 12:52 AM

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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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