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72BLUZ · 05-09-2008, 04:56 AM

i ran across this today and it is for sale. 71 cheyenne, 93 LT1 vette engine, electronics under the seat. 700r4 tranny, 292 ratio. the owner said 16,500.00 firm or possibly a trade. it looks good except the wheels. tell me what you think. it has a fuel cell under the truck .if you are interested here is a few numbers jim blake 706-673-4554 or 706-313-2780 do not call the number in the window of the truck. This is all i know about the truck!

dan42 · 05-09-2008, 04:59 AM

Very nice truck.

72BLUZ · 05-09-2008, 05:07 AM

here is 2 more pictures

gas tank lid driver side

the canvas cover is clamp on and has no drilled holes

Riveted1 · 05-09-2008, 06:08 AM

Wouldn't a 2.92 in the rear take that LT1 forever to get that big ass truck moving?? Probably can't even hear it running at highway speeds. Someone correct me if I'm wrong!

Longhorn Man · 05-09-2008, 06:11 AM

you are absolutly right, and I think it was either a typo, or the owner not knowing what he's talking about.

72BlckButy · 05-09-2008, 06:31 AM

Looks like a decent ride... not sure if it's worth $16,500.

1969stepside · 05-09-2008, 06:34 AM

i like the tach i feel that if your are going to restore a c-10 and are useing the factory gauges why not just go the extra mile and put the tach in it

68 short step · 05-09-2008, 06:35 AM

id say 16,500 is probley right on,

1969stepside · 05-09-2008, 06:35 AM

and that corvette motor looks a lil out of place in that truck dont you all think

Critter · 05-09-2008, 06:47 AM

It sure is pretty...I don't know about $16,500 pretty, but good looking none-the-less! I can't tell from the angle of the pics, is it a lwb or short?

Premium72 · 05-09-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

id say 16,500 is probley right on,

nah, i dont think so..ecspecially not around here. thats sky high to me. ecspecially with that shifter knob!

CG · 05-09-2008, 07:08 AM

Im surprised any of us post pictures of our trucks around here anymore. Pick pick pick pick.

**special-K** · 05-09-2008, 02:12 PM

That thing is well worth the money he`s asking,is a beautiful truck,he`s got way way more in it,the motor out of place???,and wheels,steering wheel,and shift knob are things even the simplest minded fool can change for relatively few bucks along with a little detailing and turn around and ask $25,000 for it*.Many who look away would then be drooling over that.Is it not worth it because we can`t afford it?
Thanks for sharing.I wish I had the money to buy such a nice truck in one of the most popular color combos and all the hard stuff done,quite nicely.
A shortbed isn`t a big heavy truck.GM used 2.73 10-bolts in the`80s coupled with o/d trans.My friend just swapped one back into his`85 shortbed that someone had put a 3.42s in.He wants to drive it and still eat three meals a day.I imagine with that effecient motor,o/d,and tall gears that Cheyenne could cut fuel cost noticeably.The torque and horsepower will more than make up for the tall gearing.

*and,change exhaust a bit?

Shaffer4 · 05-09-2008, 02:23 PM

That motor looks lost way down in that cavernous engine compartment... ((alot like the small block in my '81 chevy.. ))

**STP67-72** · 05-09-2008, 02:52 PM

Well Said Special-k

72BLUZ · 05-09-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

you are absolutly right, and I think it was either a typo, or the owner not knowing what he's talking about.

it is not a typo, the owner told me a 2.92 it is a short wheel base truck

**70cst** · 05-09-2008, 03:21 PM

Well all I can say is...I wouldn't kick it out of my garage for leaking oil! That is a very nice looking truck. IMHO Is it worth $16,500? I would say yes because I am getting to know first hand what it takes $$$ wise to restore a truck...as well as others can testify due to their experience.

**jerry moss** · 05-09-2008, 03:37 PM

sweet truck, i'd drive it and be proud--after i changed the shift handle of course. i think the price is very reasonable since around here a nice paint job will cost 10 grand on up-- if you can find a shop that will do it. they only want to do insurance jobs since it's quick and easy money. thanks for the pics.

jeremiah king · 05-09-2008, 04:28 PM

I like that motor and with the way thing are going it prob gets better mpg than my 396 bb or sbc400.I would drive it!

*FormerMember* · 05-09-2008, 04:55 PM

He does have the serp belt on backwards. (look at the AC compressor)

Nice truck.

dan42 · 05-09-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

That thing is well worth the money he`s asking,is a beautiful truck,he`s got way way more in it,the motor out of place???,and wheels,steering wheel,and shift knob are things even the simplest minded fool can change for relatively few bucks along with a little detailing and turn around and ask $25,000 for it*.Many who look away would then be drooling over that.Is it not worth it because we can`t afford it?
Thanks for sharing.I wish I had the money to buy such a nice truck in one of the most popular color combos and all the hard stuff done,quite nicely.
A shortbed isn`t a big heavy truck.GM used 2.73 10-bolts in the`80s coupled with o/d trans.My friend just swapped one back into his`85 shortbed that someone had put a 3.42s in.He wants to drive it and still eat three meals a day.I imagine with that effecient motor,o/d,and tall gears that Cheyenne could cut fuel cost noticeably.The torque and horsepower will more than make up for the tall gearing.

*and,change exhaust a bit?

I agree. The first thing guys do is start tearing it apart. Assuming the truck was done properly, it's worth way more than the asking price, IMO. I would be curious to know what the gas mileage is on it.

*Shane* · 05-09-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Im surprised any of us post pictures of our trucks around here anymore. Pick pick pick pick.

Amen.

orange72c10 · 05-09-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Im surprised any of us post pictures of our trucks around here anymore. Pick pick pick pick.

I have to agree on this one 100%, the nice things about our trucks is everyone has different views of what they want, that is what makes them nice and unique. I hope he gets the money he wants.

nac593 · 05-09-2008, 06:52 PM

The price seems very reasonable to me. I have a lot of money into my truck and it's not even close to being as nice as that. I'd love to have it.

70rs/ss · 05-09-2008, 08:31 PM

I had a Caprice, yeah a car, but it weighed in at over 4K lbs so kinda like a short bed truck in that sense and I got 20-22 MPG with an iron headed LT1/4l60e and a 3:08 or 2:73 gear. It wasn't a front wheels off the ground launch, but at 80 it'd drop into second and hit 110 in a few seconds, all the while smooth as glass with the AC blowing snow flakes!! $16.5 is a STEAL!! Build one, before you dog someone elses, and I don't mean a rat rod, I mean build one from the frame up and see what it costs (not just in dollars either!!) I put together a truck for a member here and I didn't do a frame off, but I cleaned up the frame, painted it, reset and replaced panel, installed a motor in it, yadda yadda, and the money was the least of my problems, it was my time and sanity that took a beating. I agree with Tim (SpecialK and others) is $16.5 too expensive just cause you don't have the $$$, if that is the case keep the nit picking to yourself. If you have a $20k rig you can throw stones or do the right thing and let he who have no sin cast the first one, how's that sound?? Anonymity makes some folks experts on vehicles doesn't it?!

05-09-2008, 04:56 AM	#1
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	check out this 71 cheyenne i ran across this today and it is for sale. 71 cheyenne, 93 LT1 vette engine, electronics under the seat. 700r4 tranny, 292 ratio. the owner said 16,500.00 firm or possibly a trade. it looks good except the wheels. tell me what you think. it has a fuel cell under the truck .if you are interested here is a few numbers jim blake 706-673-4554 or 706-313-2780 do not call the number in the window of the truck. This is all i know about the truck! __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan Last edited by 72BLUZ; 05-12-2008 at 04:45 PM. Reason: info

05-09-2008, 04:59 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne Very nice truck. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-09-2008, 05:07 AM	#3
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne here is 2 more pictures gas tank lid driver side the canvas cover is clamp on and has no drilled holes __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

05-09-2008, 06:08 AM	#4
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne Wouldn't a 2.92 in the rear take that LT1 forever to get that big ass truck moving?? Probably can't even hear it running at highway speeds. Someone correct me if I'm wrong! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

05-09-2008, 06:11 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne you are absolutly right, and I think it was either a typo, or the owner not knowing what he's talking about.

05-09-2008, 06:31 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne Looks like a decent ride... not sure if it's worth $16,500. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-09-2008, 06:34 AM	#7
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,208	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne i like the tach i feel that if your are going to restore a c-10 and are useing the factory gauges why not just go the extra mile and put the tach in it __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

05-09-2008, 06:35 AM	#8
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne id say 16,500 is probley right on,

05-09-2008, 06:35 AM	#9
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,208	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne and that corvette motor looks a lil out of place in that truck dont you all think __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

05-09-2008, 06:47 AM	#10
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne It sure is pretty...I don't know about $16,500 pretty, but good looking none-the-less! I can't tell from the angle of the pics, is it a lwb or short? __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 05-09-2008 at 06:51 AM.

05-09-2008, 07:08 AM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne Im surprised any of us post pictures of our trucks around here anymore. Pick pick pick pick.

05-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne That thing is well worth the money he`s asking,is a beautiful truck,he`s got way way more in it,the motor out of place???,and wheels,steering wheel,and shift knob are things even the simplest minded fool can change for relatively few bucks along with a little detailing and turn around and ask $25,000 for it.Many who look away would then be drooling over that.Is it not worth it because we can`t afford it? Thanks for sharing.I wish I had the money to buy such a nice truck in one of the most popular color combos and all the hard stuff done,quite nicely. A shortbed isn`t a big heavy truck.GM used 2.73 10-bolts in the`80s coupled with o/d trans.My friend just swapped one back into his`85 shortbed that someone had put a 3.42s in.He wants to drive it and still eat three meals a day.I imagine with that effecient motor,o/d,and tall gears that Cheyenne could cut fuel cost noticeably.The torque and horsepower will more than make up for the tall gearing. and,change exhaust a bit? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-09-2008 at 02:19 PM.

05-09-2008, 02:23 PM	#14
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne That motor looks lost way down in that cavernous engine compartment... ((alot like the small block in my '81 chevy.. ))

05-09-2008, 02:52 PM	#15
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,668	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne Well Said Special-k __________________ 55 Chevy original swb (big back window) 61 Chevy bubble top (427-5 speed) 67 Chevy stepside (Krusty) 68 Chevy swb fleet (Lola) 68 Chevy swb fleet 71 Chevy swb fleet ( future PB project) 97 crew cab power stroke 07 SS Trail blazer

05-09-2008, 03:21 PM	#17
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne Well all I can say is...I wouldn't kick it out of my garage for leaking oil! That is a very nice looking truck. IMHO Is it worth $16,500? I would say yes because I am getting to know first hand what it takes $$$ wise to restore a truck...as well as others can testify due to their experience. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-09-2008 at 03:22 PM.



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05-09-2008, 03:37 PM	#18
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,948	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne sweet truck, i'd drive it and be proud--after i changed the shift handle of course. i think the price is very reasonable since around here a nice paint job will cost 10 grand on up-- if you can find a shop that will do it. they only want to do insurance jobs since it's quick and easy money. thanks for the pics. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

05-09-2008, 04:28 PM	#19
jeremiah king Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Julian, CA Posts: 696	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne I like that motor and with the way thing are going it prob gets better mpg than my 396 bb or sbc400.I would drive it!

05-09-2008, 04:55 PM	#20
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne He does have the serp belt on backwards. (look at the AC compressor) Nice truck.

05-09-2008, 06:52 PM	#24
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne The price seems very reasonable to me. I have a lot of money into my truck and it's not even close to being as nice as that. I'd love to have it.

05-09-2008, 08:31 PM	#25
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: check out this 71 cheyenne I had a Caprice, yeah a car, but it weighed in at over 4K lbs so kinda like a short bed truck in that sense and I got 20-22 MPG with an iron headed LT1/4l60e and a 3:08 or 2:73 gear. It wasn't a front wheels off the ground launch, but at 80 it'd drop into second and hit 110 in a few seconds, all the while smooth as glass with the AC blowing snow flakes!! $16.5 is a STEAL!! Build one, before you dog someone elses, and I don't mean a rat rod, I mean build one from the frame up and see what it costs (not just in dollars either!!) I put together a truck for a member here and I didn't do a frame off, but I cleaned up the frame, painted it, reset and replaced panel, installed a motor in it, yadda yadda, and the money was the least of my problems, it was my time and sanity that took a beating. I agree with Tim (SpecialK and others) is $16.5 too expensive just cause you don't have the $$$, if that is the case keep the nit picking to yourself. If you have a $20k rig you can throw stones or do the right thing and let he who have no sin cast the first one, how's that sound?? Anonymity makes some folks experts on vehicles doesn't it?! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 05-09-2008 at 08:31 PM.

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