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dinnut · 03-07-2004, 04:16 PM

very nice truck you have there. does it have really big tires in the back or is the backspacing on the wheels making it stick out?
your truck is very nice!

toms68cst · 03-07-2004, 04:18 PM

That is one SWEET truck. I wouldn't change a thing on it. I love that two-tone green one these trucks. It's fairly unusual and very nice looking IMO.

**70cst** · 03-07-2004, 04:21 PM

God Eye Barn9...
I missed the 396 badge...your right...I think in 1970 they switched to the 402 BB and badge.
But it doesn't hurt a thing. That is one nice looking truck!!!

:p

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 06:03 PM

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

One of the reasons I bought it is because it was different. There are not many 1970's pickups around. Most original trucks from the Northeast were used (and abused) as trucks and are rusted out. I found this one in Ok and had it shipped up. So far it seems to be very straight and solid.

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 07:01 PM

Yes, as far as I know it is a built 396 under the hood. I will be looking for the numbers on the block to determine exactly what it is. It is a fresh rebuild with roller rockers, cam, and gear drive. It has some power and sounds great!

No, it is not an original BB truck. The glovebox sticker lists 350, turbo hydra-matic, power steering, power brakes, air.
On a related note, does anyone know why Chevy put 400 when the engine is a 402? 400 sounds like a small block to me!

Yes, there is a headliner with the trim.

Yes dinnut, the rear tires are that wide! I think they are 275's. Even with that much tire, it spins the wheels very easy.

No pictures of the engine compartment yet. I will be detailing it in the next couple months. It is not bad right now (very clean) but just not up to my standards yet. Under the hood is factory undercoated which I think looks bad and will be removing. The radiator support will be getting some new paint. The headers are just starting to show a little surface rust. There is a large round chrome air cleaner that I would like to change to something else. Because of the tall valve covers (due to the roller rockers) the air compressor for the air was never put on.
Does anyone have pictures of factory BB air compressor brackets and where can I buy a new compressor? I may have to build my own brackets because of the taller valve covers but would like to see how they go.

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 07:08 PM

Barn9,
I have lots of pictures of the '55 but they must all be on my other computer.
This is one I found on the Adirondack National website from their show. It is not a very good one and I will try and post a better picture once I get it from my other computer.

BT Classics · 03-07-2004, 07:16 PM

A couple questions:

What exactly is involved with the Cheyenne package?

Is there any production number breakdowns for 1972?

Where can you buy new a coolent resevoir?

Does anyone have any estimate of its value (for insurance purposes)?

71402BB · 03-07-2004, 09:22 PM

Sweet truck! Boy doesn't that look firmiler to whats sitting in are driveway! I have a 71 step (Blue) with a mild 402 also! except mines not a factory cheyenne, and it has the spare bolted to the rear fender! Have fun with it!

**Palf70Step** · 03-07-2004, 09:59 PM

Very nice truck...and 55....Welcome to the board from the southern end of Mississippi.

BT Classics · 03-08-2004, 02:43 AM

This may be another stupid question but what is the difference between a Cheyenne and a Cheyenne Super?
This truck does not have the glovebox emblem on it or any of the woodgrain.

Castiron9 · 03-08-2004, 05:04 AM

Nice truck............that green combination looks great....

**70cst** · 03-08-2004, 11:31 AM

396 to a 402BB

I'm not sure the reasons for the change but I believe in 1970 they bored out the 396 just enough to bump it up to a 402...Ok guys....Help me out...Why did they change from a 396BB to a 402BB? Also I believe the BB's were only available on the 2wd trucks in the 67-72 years.
I claim to know just enough about these trucks to be dangerous.

**CPNE** · 03-08-2004, 11:44 AM

Quote:

I'm not sure the reasons for the change but I believe in 1970 they bored out the 396 just enough to bump it up to a 402...Ok guys....Help me out...Why did they change from a 396BB to a 402BB? Also I believe the BB's were only available on the 2wd trucks in the 67-72 years.

I've heard (is this how rumors start?) that there was some type of casting error in the 396 blocks and GM decided to bore them out rather than scrapping or recasting. I'm not sure how much I believe this but I guess it's plausable. Again, I have never seen any other proof of this other than what's been posted here in the past.

You are correct, no BB 4x4's were offered as an RPO, and only in 2wd from 68-72

**70cst** · 03-08-2004, 12:01 PM

I've heard the same thing but yet to get documented evidence to verify that. This does make sense because this would be a far more economical move/fix if this situation you mentioned did happened.
Thanks for your feedback
Regards,
70cst

67cst · 03-08-2004, 01:11 PM

thats a real nice truck, i think there is only a few trie cheyennes around my town, tons and tons of trucks but not too many cheyennes...welcome from kelowna btw

**Yukon Jack** · 03-08-2004, 01:26 PM

Welcome to the board. Enjoyed viewing the pics of your truck, very nice!

Duffy · 03-08-2004, 01:47 PM

Gotta love that green - Nice truck.

Duffy

BT Classics · 03-09-2004, 10:05 PM

1955 2dr Post, Belair trim
Cadillac Blue/ Corvette silver - Bobby's Girl mural on back
Grey tweed custom interior
Built 355, polished aluminum radiator, 350 turbo w. shift kit, 3.55 posi rear - lots of chrome.

03-07-2004, 04:16 PM	#26
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	very nice truck you have there. does it have really big tires in the back or is the backspacing on the wheels making it stick out? your truck is very nice! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

03-07-2004, 04:18 PM	#27
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	That is one SWEET truck. I wouldn't change a thing on it. I love that two-tone green one these trucks. It's fairly unusual and very nice looking IMO. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-07-2004, 06:03 PM	#29
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Thanks for all the warm welcomes! One of the reasons I bought it is because it was different. There are not many 1970's pickups around. Most original trucks from the Northeast were used (and abused) as trucks and are rusted out. I found this one in Ok and had it shipped up. So far it seems to be very straight and solid. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-07-2004, 07:01 PM	#30
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Yes, as far as I know it is a built 396 under the hood. I will be looking for the numbers on the block to determine exactly what it is. It is a fresh rebuild with roller rockers, cam, and gear drive. It has some power and sounds great! No, it is not an original BB truck. The glovebox sticker lists 350, turbo hydra-matic, power steering, power brakes, air. On a related note, does anyone know why Chevy put 400 when the engine is a 402? 400 sounds like a small block to me! Yes, there is a headliner with the trim. Yes dinnut, the rear tires are that wide! I think they are 275's. Even with that much tire, it spins the wheels very easy. No pictures of the engine compartment yet. I will be detailing it in the next couple months. It is not bad right now (very clean) but just not up to my standards yet. Under the hood is factory undercoated which I think looks bad and will be removing. The radiator support will be getting some new paint. The headers are just starting to show a little surface rust. There is a large round chrome air cleaner that I would like to change to something else. Because of the tall valve covers (due to the roller rockers) the air compressor for the air was never put on. Does anyone have pictures of factory BB air compressor brackets and where can I buy a new compressor? I may have to build my own brackets because of the taller valve covers but would like to see how they go. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-07-2004, 07:08 PM	#31
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Barn9, I have lots of pictures of the '55 but they must all be on my other computer. This is one I found on the Adirondack National website from their show. It is not a very good one and I will try and post a better picture once I get it from my other computer. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-07-2004, 04:21 PM	#28
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	God Eye Barn9... I missed the 396 badge...your right...I think in 1970 they switched to the 402 BB and badge. But it doesn't hurt a thing. That is one nice looking truck!!! :p

03-07-2004, 07:16 PM	#32
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	A couple questions: What exactly is involved with the Cheyenne package? Is there any production number breakdowns for 1972? Where can you buy new a coolent resevoir? Does anyone have any estimate of its value (for insurance purposes)? __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-07-2004, 09:22 PM	#33
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	Sweet truck! Boy doesn't that look firmiler to whats sitting in are driveway! I have a 71 step (Blue) with a mild 402 also! except mines not a factory cheyenne, and it has the spare bolted to the rear fender! Have fun with it! __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

03-07-2004, 09:59 PM	#34
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,324	Very nice truck...and 55....Welcome to the board from the southern end of Mississippi. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-08-2004, 02:43 AM	#35
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	This may be another stupid question but what is the difference between a Cheyenne and a Cheyenne Super? This truck does not have the glovebox emblem on it or any of the woodgrain. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-08-2004, 05:04 AM	#36
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Nice truck............that green combination looks great.... __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

03-08-2004, 11:31 AM	#37
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	396 to a 402BB I'm not sure the reasons for the change but I believe in 1970 they bored out the 396 just enough to bump it up to a 402...Ok guys....Help me out...Why did they change from a 396BB to a 402BB? Also I believe the BB's were only available on the 2wd trucks in the 67-72 years. I claim to know just enough about these trucks to be dangerous.

03-08-2004, 12:01 PM	#39
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	BB I've heard the same thing but yet to get documented evidence to verify that. This does make sense because this would be a far more economical move/fix if this situation you mentioned did happened. Thanks for your feedback Regards, 70cst

03-08-2004, 01:11 PM	#40
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	thats a real nice truck, i think there is only a few trie cheyennes around my town, tons and tons of trucks but not too many cheyennes...welcome from kelowna btw __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

03-08-2004, 01:26 PM	#41
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Welcome to the board. Enjoyed viewing the pics of your truck, very nice! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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03-08-2004, 01:47 PM	#42
Duffy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 121	Wow Gotta love that green - Nice truck. Duffy __________________ '72 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper

03-09-2004, 10:05 PM	#43
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	1955 2dr Post, Belair trim Cadillac Blue/ Corvette silver - Bobby's Girl mural on back Grey tweed custom interior Built 355, polished aluminum radiator, 350 turbo w. shift kit, 3.55 posi rear - lots of chrome. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

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