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**jocko** · 01-24-2012, 12:31 AM

close! My truck has a Scholfield from Wichita Kansas dealer plate on the tailgate! Unfortunately, it took this forum for me to realize my "Sc" was missing... Up until that point, I was very happy with my "Holfield" emblem...

72cheyenneman · 01-29-2012, 01:36 PM

Got some more pictures today--Hope you all enjoy seeing Joel's work. But what do you think I should do about the back bumper? It came with a farm bumper painted white and I never considered taking it off, but should I replace it with a chrome one or keep the farm bumper?

litew8 · 01-29-2012, 02:25 PM

Looks first class to me

The bumper prob. depends on your preference on how you intended to restore it. Mine has had chrome. I think yours was an original option also. Personally I think it'd look good w/either.

How are they going to paint the gate letters to match the med. bronze?

litew8 · 01-29-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 72cheyenneman

I thought back in 1972 the bottom of the cab was only painted, no undercoat, from the factory, and that it was a dealer option to undercoat.

Can anyone confirm how they came from the factory? I think it looks too darn sweet to put undercoat on it. What are your thoughts?

Not sure, but mine had undercoating. I'd say factory done and it protected the underside of my cab (floor) well. Not so much luck with cab mounts or supports, rusted good. Had liner under the front/rear wheelhousings too.

Maybe try contacting a local dealer.

Maxxd07 · 01-29-2012, 04:44 PM

The undercoating was a dealership deal. My pops was working at a chevy garage in the early to mid 70s and said they had a 55 gallon drum on a cart and they would put newspaper over the drive shaft and things they didnt want coated and spray it on. To the OP, if you want to leave it, leave it. Its your truck do as you want.

litew8 · 01-29-2012, 05:02 PM

Very cool Maxxd07. They (dealership) did a good job. If he wants it restored to spec, that's why he's asking. The very bottom of the tailgate should have a strip of med. bronze.

VA72C10 · 01-29-2012, 07:05 PM

Nice looking build! Truck's coming out great! Moved it to the projects forum so more can enjoy it!

72cheyenneman · 01-29-2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litew8

Very cool Maxxd07. They (dealership) did a good job. If he wants it restored to spec, that's why he's asking. The very bottom of the tailgate should have a strip of med. bronze.

On a '72, below the woodgrain is all white. The '69-70s had a stainless molding on the bottom, and below that molding there was a small strip of color. Took a little research, but when in doubt, I call my Cheyenne guru in Texas, Paul Duncan, who's been a tremendous help during this restoration.

JRANGER · 01-29-2012, 10:28 PM

Beautiful!!!

72cheyenneman · 01-29-2012, 10:47 PM

This is the door new VIN sticker I ordered from ECS Automotive Concepts, 17013 New College Avenue, Suite 101, Wildwood, MO 63040, telephone 636-273-0002, e:mail: sales@ecsautomotive.com. I paid $49 plus shipping at the time.

litew8 · 01-29-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72cheyenneman

On a '72, below the woodgrain is all white. The '69-70s had a stainless molding on the bottom, and below that molding there was a small strip of color. Took a little research, but when in doubt, I call my Cheyenne guru in Texas, Paul Duncan, who's been a tremendous help during this restoration.

Hmm, ok - sorry don't recall seeing your tailgate in previous pics.

Found some info on the different styles used over the years. Jim Carter Truck Parts
Standard, Custom Deluxe and Cheyenne were different. Interesting.

Duncan and son · 01-29-2012, 11:33 PM

Casey, thanks for the compliment. I always enjoy talking to you. And thanks for the info on the blue label.
Its looking good..... Paul

litew8 · 05-25-2012, 06:05 PM

Any updates?

RCbowtie69 · 05-29-2012, 08:28 PM

Very nice!!!!!! & cool.Keep on truckin'

72cheyenneman · 08-13-2012, 07:25 AM

Here's a few updated pics of Gramma's truck. Getting closer!

oklalawnboy · 08-13-2012, 09:54 AM

Awesome looking truck. I only wish mine looked so good.

72cheyenneman · 01-08-2013, 08:39 AM

Here's the latest pictures I have of the restoration. It's really starting to come together...sweet!
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rsavage · 01-08-2013, 08:45 AM

Looking beautiful. Excellent attention to detail!

jtp67-72 · 01-08-2013, 06:41 PM

very nice....worth the wait........jim

**72 tigger** · 01-08-2013, 10:45 PM

Looks great- love the color combo! Do you have a goal of when you'll be done? Keep up the nice work

72cheyenneman · 01-10-2013, 08:14 AM

Thanks to all who've looked through this thread and replied. It's been a VERY slow build, lots of roadblocks, project from he!!, but it's getting done the way I wanted--everything stock. Just as though it was sitting on the showroom floor in '72. And yes, Joel has an eye for detail and amazing talent. I knew this from the start since he did the restoration on my Camaro. If everything goes as planned, we'll show the truck at the Super Chevy Show in Memphis in April. It's no big block or short wheel base bed, and doesn't have all the fancy wheels or chrome, but it's what my Grandmother bought new in '72, and left to me, that counts. Even after all the problems, I'm glad I decided to restore it. Thanks guys, Casey

sgaylord · 01-10-2013, 08:41 AM

Looking awesome!

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z-iowa · 01-10-2013, 12:13 PM

I'm looking forward to seing it complete!

67chevy1series · 01-10-2013, 03:18 PM

Awesome truck!
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72cheyenneman · 01-20-2013, 09:25 PM

Here's the latest pictures of the restoration. (Check out that back bumper and headliner.) I'm excited!
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01-24-2012, 12:31 AM	#101
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton close! My truck has a Scholfield from Wichita Kansas dealer plate on the tailgate! Unfortunately, it took this forum for me to realize my "Sc" was missing... Up until that point, I was very happy with my "Holfield" emblem... Attached Images

01-29-2012, 01:36 PM	#102
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Got some more pictures today--Hope you all enjoy seeing Joel's work. But what do you think I should do about the back bumper? It came with a farm bumper painted white and I never considered taking it off, but should I replace it with a chrome one or keep the farm bumper?

01-29-2012, 02:25 PM	#103
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Looks first class to me The bumper prob. depends on your preference on how you intended to restore it. Mine has had chrome. I think yours was an original option also. Personally I think it'd look good w/either. How are they going to paint the gate letters to match the med. bronze? __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 01-29-2012 at 02:31 PM.

01-29-2012, 04:44 PM	#105
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton The undercoating was a dealership deal. My pops was working at a chevy garage in the early to mid 70s and said they had a 55 gallon drum on a cart and they would put newspaper over the drive shaft and things they didnt want coated and spray it on. To the OP, if you want to leave it, leave it. Its your truck do as you want. __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

01-29-2012, 05:02 PM	#106
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Very cool Maxxd07. They (dealership) did a good job. If he wants it restored to spec, that's why he's asking. The very bottom of the tailgate should have a strip of med. bronze. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

01-29-2012, 07:05 PM	#107
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Nice looking build! Truck's coming out great! Moved it to the projects forum so more can enjoy it! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-29-2012, 10:28 PM	#109
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Beautiful!!! __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

01-29-2012, 10:47 PM	#110
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton This is the door new VIN sticker I ordered from ECS Automotive Concepts, 17013 New College Avenue, Suite 101, Wildwood, MO 63040, telephone 636-273-0002, e:mail: sales@ecsautomotive.com. I paid $49 plus shipping at the time.

01-29-2012, 11:33 PM	#112
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Casey, thanks for the compliment. I always enjoy talking to you. And thanks for the info on the blue label. Its looking good..... Paul __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

05-25-2012, 06:05 PM	#113
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Any updates? __________________ project: "my happy mess"

05-29-2012, 08:28 PM	#114
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Very nice!!!!!! & cool.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,

08-13-2012, 07:25 AM	#115
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Here's a few updated pics of Gramma's truck. Getting closer!

08-13-2012, 09:54 AM	#116
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Awesome looking truck. I only wish mine looked so good. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

01-08-2013, 08:39 AM	#117
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Here's the latest pictures I have of the restoration. It's really starting to come together...sweet! . .

01-08-2013, 08:45 AM	#118
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Looking beautiful. Excellent attention to detail! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7



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01-08-2013, 06:41 PM	#119
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton very nice....worth the wait........jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

01-08-2013, 10:45 PM	#120
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,213	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Looks great- love the color combo! Do you have a goal of when you'll be done? Keep up the nice work

01-10-2013, 08:14 AM	#121
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Thanks to all who've looked through this thread and replied. It's been a VERY slow build, lots of roadblocks, project from he!!, but it's getting done the way I wanted--everything stock. Just as though it was sitting on the showroom floor in '72. And yes, Joel has an eye for detail and amazing talent. I knew this from the start since he did the restoration on my Camaro. If everything goes as planned, we'll show the truck at the Super Chevy Show in Memphis in April. It's no big block or short wheel base bed, and doesn't have all the fancy wheels or chrome, but it's what my Grandmother bought new in '72, and left to me, that counts. Even after all the problems, I'm glad I decided to restore it. Thanks guys, Casey

01-10-2013, 08:41 AM	#122
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01-10-2013, 12:13 PM	#123
z-iowa Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Donnellson, Iowa Posts: 42	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton I'm looking forward to seing it complete!

01-10-2013, 03:18 PM	#124
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01-20-2013, 09:25 PM	#125
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: Grandma's '72 Cheyenne LWB Half Ton Here's the latest pictures of the restoration. (Check out that back bumper and headliner.) I'm excited! . .

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