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BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 04:41 AM

Hello everyone!
I am new to the board and just purchased a 1972 C-10. I am just starting to learn about this era trucks and thought I could find some knowledgeable people here.

I have always liked this style pickup and decided to buy this one to have fun with while we are working on our 1956 Chevy Stepside Harley Hauler (major project). I also have a 1955 Chevy 2dr Post that is a fun cruiser named Bobby's Girl. Some of my previous classic Chevys include:
1957 Chevy 2dr Belair Hardtop - CCI Platinum Certified
1957 Chevy 4dr Belair Hardtop Custom
1957 Chevy Convertible
1972 Chevelle SS

I think this pickup is going to be a lot of fun. It has been lowered 2 inches, built 396/400 with roller rockers, gear drive, cam, manual valve body, Crager wheels, posi, factory air, power steering, power brakes, and tach. According to the glovebox tag, it is an original Cheyenne. In the upcomming months we will be doing some improvements and detailing. I am sure there will be many questions as we go alone!

Sorry these are not the best pictures. The weather has not been great. In fact, when the truck was delivered a week ago the driveway was a sheet of ice. With the power of the 396 those tires did not provide much traction! Had to put sand under them just to get the truck to the garage.

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 04:47 AM

I thought I attached a picture in the first post. I will give this a shot.

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 04:53 AM

Currently it has a steel bed floor but we are thinking about putting a nice wood bed in.
We will be extending the exhaust out the back. Currently there are turn downs after it comes over the rearend and it is LOUD. Also thinking about removing the trailer hitch.

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 04:57 AM

Originally I was not sure if I liked the 2-tone green and thought about spraying the roof the same color as the body. However, the glovebox door says Medium Olive/Dark Olive - so maybe I will keep it more stock looking?

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 05:01 AM

The interior is pretty nice. Not much work is needed in here. Debating about going with the woodgrain package or not.

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 05:05 AM

So what do you think? Opinions, suggestions, and comments are all appreciated.

chevy_fatman · 03-07-2004, 05:30 AM

Welcome from PA! that's a nice truck you have there, I never saw a stepside cheyenne before, this is a first.

You have a shot of the glovebox sticker?, not that I doubt you, I'm just curious.

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 05:44 AM

Thanks Chevy fatman.
I just posted a picture of the sticker on another post. I did not see the truck before I purchased it. I knew it had Cheyenne emblems but I did not know if it was a true Cheyenne. When it arrived, sure enough it said - "CHEYENNE EQUIPMENT" on the sticker. The majority of Cheyennes I have seen on this board are "3 tone" and are listed that way on the tag - like Blue, white, Blue. This one only says Medium Olive/Dark Olive. It was supposed to have been re-painted how they found it in its original form before restoration. I have only seen 1 other '72 Cheyenne stepside and it was a single color (I forget if it was a member on this board or another one).

I am learning, so if anyone has any information please share.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-07-2004, 05:50 AM

Nice looking truck and welcome to the board from southern oregon. I s that a factory tach ,or a camaro tach??

1969 GMC · 03-07-2004, 05:52 AM

nice truck, I love the 2 tone olive.

board member jorgensensc has an all black Cheyenne Super stepside, but I dont know if its original or not.

krue · 03-07-2004, 06:56 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Sweet truck you have there!

A.P. · 03-07-2004, 07:43 AM

Welcome to the board from Los Angeles California. Do you have any engine pic. btw your truck is very nice.

A.P.

bestchevyfan · 03-07-2004, 08:07 AM

HI, FROM ALABAMA. NICE LOOKING TRUCK. LOVE THAT COLOR.

Blue Beard · 03-07-2004, 09:06 AM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State......

Great looking truck just as she sits.....

Is the fender emblem right? A 396 in the engine compartment?

GMan69 · 03-07-2004, 09:17 AM

Another welcome from Mississippi. Very nice looking truck.

George

**70cst** · 03-07-2004, 10:21 AM

Greetings and Welcome aboard...
Nice truck!!!
Now I know what my 70cst will look like when I get it painted some day. It also has two tone green like yours. I'm GREEN with envy. Get it? Green??? HeHeHe
70cst
The Circuit Rider lives again!!!

**Canadian694x4** · 03-07-2004, 10:55 AM

NICE STEPSIDE! Welcome To The Board From The Great White North!

da-burb · 03-07-2004, 11:05 AM

Welcome from Minnesota. I have a Longhorn truck painted in the opposite colors. It is dark olive at the top and medium at the bottom. I am also glad to see some vintage iron move into the Albany area. I was just in your area last month and only spotted 1 67-72 truck.

Rod · 03-07-2004, 11:07 AM

Welcome

weasel29gm · 03-07-2004, 11:07 AM

Welcome and looks like a nice ride!!

**CPNE** · 03-07-2004, 11:22 AM

First, let me say, very nice truck, especially for your region of the country. Did you locate it in NY or did you get it elsewhere?

I beleive the paint scheme and lack of side mouldings is correct for a stepside Cheyenne. The fleetside models got the upper and lower trim as well as the 2-tone that included the accent color between the mouldings. This would look out of place on a stepside IMO, and apparently GM agreed.

I'm curious about a couple of things:

1. Does it have a headliner?
2. Is the BB original to truck? If so it's a 402.
3. Were you told why the PO didn't use the woodgrain door panels and interior glovebox/cluster?

74KDD · 03-07-2004, 11:59 AM

Looks like one very sweet truck!
As a follow up to A.P. -- you got any pic's of the engine?

tom hand · 03-07-2004, 01:05 PM

I have a Gmc Sierra which is the same as a Cheyenne... even says Cheyenne equipment on the glovebox. It had that same paint job,...with the side mouldings(it's a fleetside). It had the woodgrain....on the doors and glovebox...but the dash was olive green too....I think that was a GMC thing

barn9 · 03-07-2004, 01:23 PM

The original BB would have been a 402, badged 400 I believe. But that is a good lookin' truck no matter what! Welcome, and how about a pic of that '55?

RAT-AT-TACH · 03-07-2004, 03:03 PM

welcome from b.c. canada,great looking truck,i think the two tone sets it off just right.

03-07-2004, 04:41 AM	#1
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	1972 Cheyenne Stepside - My New Truck! Hello everyone! I am new to the board and just purchased a 1972 C-10. I am just starting to learn about this era trucks and thought I could find some knowledgeable people here. I have always liked this style pickup and decided to buy this one to have fun with while we are working on our 1956 Chevy Stepside Harley Hauler (major project). I also have a 1955 Chevy 2dr Post that is a fun cruiser named Bobby's Girl. Some of my previous classic Chevys include: 1957 Chevy 2dr Belair Hardtop - CCI Platinum Certified 1957 Chevy 4dr Belair Hardtop Custom 1957 Chevy Convertible 1972 Chevelle SS I think this pickup is going to be a lot of fun. It has been lowered 2 inches, built 396/400 with roller rockers, gear drive, cam, manual valve body, Crager wheels, posi, factory air, power steering, power brakes, and tach. According to the glovebox tag, it is an original Cheyenne. In the upcomming months we will be doing some improvements and detailing. I am sure there will be many questions as we go alone! Sorry these are not the best pictures. The weather has not been great. In fact, when the truck was delivered a week ago the driveway was a sheet of ice. With the power of the 396 those tires did not provide much traction! Had to put sand under them just to get the truck to the garage. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB Last edited by BT Classics; 03-07-2004 at 05:07 AM.

03-07-2004, 04:47 AM	#2
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	I thought I attached a picture in the first post. I will give this a shot. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB Last edited by BT Classics; 03-07-2004 at 05:02 AM.

03-07-2004, 04:53 AM	#3
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Currently it has a steel bed floor but we are thinking about putting a nice wood bed in. We will be extending the exhaust out the back. Currently there are turn downs after it comes over the rearend and it is LOUD. Also thinking about removing the trailer hitch. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-07-2004, 04:57 AM	#4
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Originally I was not sure if I liked the 2-tone green and thought about spraying the roof the same color as the body. However, the glovebox door says Medium Olive/Dark Olive - so maybe I will keep it more stock looking? Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-07-2004, 05:01 AM	#5
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	The interior is pretty nice. Not much work is needed in here. Debating about going with the woodgrain package or not. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-07-2004, 05:05 AM	#6
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	So what do you think? Opinions, suggestions, and comments are all appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-07-2004, 05:30 AM	#7
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Welcome from PA! that's a nice truck you have there, I never saw a stepside cheyenne before, this is a first. You have a shot of the glovebox sticker?, not that I doubt you, I'm just curious. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-07-2004, 05:44 AM	#8
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Thanks Chevy fatman. I just posted a picture of the sticker on another post. I did not see the truck before I purchased it. I knew it had Cheyenne emblems but I did not know if it was a true Cheyenne. When it arrived, sure enough it said - "CHEYENNE EQUIPMENT" on the sticker. The majority of Cheyennes I have seen on this board are "3 tone" and are listed that way on the tag - like Blue, white, Blue. This one only says Medium Olive/Dark Olive. It was supposed to have been re-painted how they found it in its original form before restoration. I have only seen 1 other '72 Cheyenne stepside and it was a single color (I forget if it was a member on this board or another one). I am learning, so if anyone has any information please share. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB Last edited by BT Classics; 03-07-2004 at 05:57 AM.

03-07-2004, 05:50 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Nice looking truck and welcome to the board from southern oregon. I s that a factory tach ,or a camaro tach?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-07-2004, 05:52 AM	#10
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	nice truck, I love the 2 tone olive. board member jorgensensc has an all black Cheyenne Super stepside, but I dont know if its original or not. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-07-2004, 06:56 AM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Sweet truck you have there! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-07-2004, 07:43 AM	#12
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Welcome to the board from Los Angeles California. Do you have any engine pic. btw your truck is very nice. A.P. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

03-07-2004, 08:07 AM	#13
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	HI, FROM ALABAMA. NICE LOOKING TRUCK. LOVE THAT COLOR.

03-07-2004, 09:06 AM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State...... Great looking truck just as she sits..... Is the fender emblem right? A 396 in the engine compartment? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-07-2004, 09:17 AM	#15
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Another welcome from Mississippi. Very nice looking truck. George __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside



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03-07-2004, 10:21 AM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Greetings and Welcome aboard... Nice truck!!! Now I know what my 70cst will look like when I get it painted some day. It also has two tone green like yours. I'm GREEN with envy. Get it? Green??? HeHeHe 70cst The Circuit Rider lives again!!!

03-07-2004, 10:55 AM	#17
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03-07-2004, 11:05 AM	#18
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Welcome from Minnesota. I have a Longhorn truck painted in the opposite colors. It is dark olive at the top and medium at the bottom. I am also glad to see some vintage iron move into the Albany area. I was just in your area last month and only spotted 1 67-72 truck. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-07-2004, 11:07 AM	#19
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03-07-2004, 11:07 AM	#20
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,101	Welcome and looks like a nice ride!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-07-2004, 11:22 AM	#21
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	First, let me say, very nice truck, especially for your region of the country. Did you locate it in NY or did you get it elsewhere? I beleive the paint scheme and lack of side mouldings is correct for a stepside Cheyenne. The fleetside models got the upper and lower trim as well as the 2-tone that included the accent color between the mouldings. This would look out of place on a stepside IMO, and apparently GM agreed. I'm curious about a couple of things: 1. Does it have a headliner? 2. Is the BB original to truck? If so it's a 402. 3. Were you told why the PO didn't use the woodgrain door panels and interior glovebox/cluster? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-07-2004, 11:59 AM	#22
74KDD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 13	Looks like one very sweet truck! As a follow up to A.P. -- you got any pic's of the engine? __________________ KDD

03-07-2004, 01:05 PM	#23
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I have a Gmc Sierra which is the same as a Cheyenne... even says Cheyenne equipment on the glovebox. It had that same paint job,...with the side mouldings(it's a fleetside). It had the woodgrain....on the doors and glovebox...but the dash was olive green too....I think that was a GMC thing __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

03-07-2004, 01:23 PM	#24
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	The original BB would have been a 402, badged 400 I believe. But that is a good lookin' truck no matter what! Welcome, and how about a pic of that '55? __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-07-2004, 03:03 PM	#25
RAT-AT-TACH Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: shawnigan lake b.c. canada Posts: 287	welcome from b.c. canada,great looking truck,i think the two tone sets it off just right. __________________ who says moneys not everything....try running a rat!

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