hi. I'm Robert. Been living in

[RTRoberto]

Georgia for yrs now, but I'm building a house on my old homeplace (Grandfather's Grandfather's land) in Alabama that I grew up on.

Finally purchased the 70 model short bed Cheyenne that an older buddy of mine has owned 7 yrs or so. I've actually had the truck for a couple yrs or so, as he is in an extended care type place after having a real bad auto accident back in 2006.

It needs paint, trim, etc, but is in pretty good condition for a 39 yr old vehicle. I have pictures on my desktop, but not on this laptop I'm using down here building this house, as I'm staying in a prestigious (har har) 24 ft camper trailer.

I've owned all sorts of muscle cars, including a couple of nice SS Chevelles I wish I had back (don't we all). Currently own a 66 GT Fastback Mustang. I'm kinda non-partisan. I like all the cool old cars and trucks.

Looks like you guys have an excellent forum here. I'll probably be looking for some help as I'm not real savvy about the old Chevy trucks.

Nice to be here.

: )

hmmm. Looks like I was wrong. I do have a picture on imageshack. I have no idea what the spots are about. The camera lens must have had some condensation on it. See if I can get this image to post up....

[RTRoberto]

oops. Sorry about the size of that thing. It's a monster truck, don't you know. ehheh

[jsbgump]

Welcome to the board from Texas

[shaneschevys]

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

[jason65]

Welcome from Ok!

[too much stuff]

Looks like a nice truck. It looks like your grill and hood are 69-70, but the cheyenne package didn't come out until 71.
More info? (engine, trans, options)
Welcome.

[Matt's k5]

from utah keep up the good work

[Cyclone44]

from Knoxville Tn....

[RTRoberto]

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Looks like a nice truck. It looks like your grill and hood are 69-70, but the cheyenne package didn't come out until 71.
More info? (engine, trans, options)
Welcome.

oh yeah? Like I say, I'm not real knowledgable about the old trucks, as I am the old cars.

I think the VIN indicates a 1970 model, as I know the grill does, so my guess is that somebody simply badged it with the Cheyenne emblem. That's the primary reason I'm on this board- to learn about them. Thanks for the info.

The truck is an automatic, with power steering and brakes. The interior is pretty good. I don't think it had factory air, as I've had a 70 SS Chevelle that had air, and this doesn't look like that. It has some ugly aftermarket unit that I will probably remove.

I would have started working on it long before now, but I obviously didn't want to put any money into it and then have his kids sell the truck. Now I can start working on it. At least fix what I hope are a few minor rust spots, and paint it. I just want to drive it. I've never been much into show vehicles. Those guys, as we know, get serious, down to nuts and bolts serious. Forget that. I'd rather drive em. Matter of fact, I'd like to make this a daily driver. I'm a builder and currently drive an 05 F-150, after having a Silverado before. I think I'm gonna prefer this 70 model.

Oh, and to further answer the questions, it's a 350. Not sure about the transmission.

Well, thanks for all the hellos and welcomes. I'll have to depend on info from you guys, I'm sure.

[RTRoberto]

hey, another question- what do I need to do to stop the email notification of replies?

[72BlckButy]

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

[krue]

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

[DREAMS OF A 67]

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!