Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lha1992 · 04-04-2010, 04:16 AM

Hello everyone!

Just joined the forum a few days ago and now getting to looking up info and stuff. I'm 17, a junior in high school. I play football, wrestle on the school team and do track.

I'm about to buy my first vehicle, a 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C30 Longhorn edition. It has 143,000miles with a 402bb, turbo 400, factory air, and passenger side tool box. I know these trucks were only born with the 400cid small block V8 but funny story is that when the original owner (who owned the truck the first 36 years of its life) took delivery of the truck, when he got home the motor was not sounding right. So he called up the dealership and they came out and said the motor had no oil in it whatsoever. They said they would take the truck back and the only motor they had was a 402bb in stock and they decided to put that in. The mechanics worked all night to install the motor and gave the truck back to the owner the next day.

The truck passed all inspections straight from the factory and went to the owner with no oil. Strange for a Chevy dealership back then. Anyway, the current owner is asking $1500 for it. It has rust in the cab corners, the tool box door is rusting out too. The truck runs, the carb is gummed up from not running and is pushing out black smoke. The tranny when you go into park, it won't go into park. More than likely the linkage to the tranny and you have to put it in neutral with the parking brake to hold it. Definately needs a paint job and a new bed kit.

Anyway, enough of me jabbering.

Thanks,
Laith

lha1992 · 04-04-2010, 04:28 AM

Here are some pictures of the truck:

http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/z...72cheyenne.jpg
http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/z...72cheyenne.jpg
http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/z...enneengine.jpg
http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/z...neinterior.jpg

Yes, the truck needs work. I also forgot to say, all of the AC's parts are there, but the AC has been disconnected for almost 20 years to conserve on gas.

79gmcc15 · 04-04-2010, 06:26 AM

welcome neighbor! Looks like a good project! you have any plans for it yet?

Sillyoldman · 04-04-2010, 10:23 AM

Welcome from Auburn.

lha1992 · 04-04-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

welcome neighbor! Looks like a good project! you have any plans for it yet?

I want to first get the truck to where its drivable for a while then later this coming summer start restoring the truck from the ground up.

GASoline71 · 04-04-2010, 06:52 PM

Welcome aboard from Whidbey Island.

My suggestion to you... since you're young. Drive the snot out of that thing and do all the cool go fast stuff. If you get into "restoring" a rig like that... it'll be parked more than you'll be driving it.

Have fun with it...

Gary

VA72C10 · 04-04-2010, 07:14 PM

welcome. Looks like a solid start!

**aerotruk63** · 04-04-2010, 07:53 PM

With Air Conditioning, nice!

jayman68 · 04-05-2010, 10:18 PM

Welcome from north of you. Looks like a good project. These trucks did not come with a 400 SB. If the tag on the side says 400, it came with the 402 BB. Enjoy your truck.

**oldiron** · 04-06-2010, 12:26 AM

Welcome from Arlington just up the road.

Twisted78SS · 04-06-2010, 12:48 AM

Welcome from SW Washington.. I recently got myself a BB truck as well, and like jayman said, if the badges say 400, it's a 402!

Looks like a fun project, and lots of great people around to help if we can.

Hopefully you can bring it to eh Monroe swap meet coming up...

lha1992 · 04-08-2010, 02:04 AM

Thanks everyone for the welcomes!

The truck will be trailered up to me hopefully this weekend and then I'll get started on the carburetor and giving it a tune-up and stuff to get it running good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Welcome from SW Washington.. I recently got myself a BB truck as well, and like jayman said, if the badges say 400, it's a 402!

Looks like a fun project, and lots of great people around to help if we can.

Hopefully you can bring it to eh Monroe swap meet coming up...

Hey thanks Twisted78SS! When is the Monroe swap meet anyway?

**oldiron** · 04-08-2010, 02:59 AM

Scroll down to Regions forum then to the Washington thread.
Click here on this link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382505

lha1992 · 04-11-2010, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldiron

Scroll down to Regions forum then to the Washington thread.
Click here on this link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382505

I posted in Monroe swap meet thread and will hopefully make it with my '72 chevy.

Still haven't gotten the truck. Sometime on Wednesday or thursday this coming week it will be trailered up here.

ETsC10 · 04-11-2010, 11:04 AM

Welcome to the board lha1992!

The Monroe will be a perfect place to tie faces to our local
members and one of our premier group events. Sure hope
you like to eat and talk trucks as it's what we do best!

See ya at the Swap Meet!
Ellen

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Mr-Jack · 04-11-2010, 07:35 PM

Welcome from Lacey, WA...i agree since you're so young...get that sucker running loud and strong and drive the wheels off it...then when you get something else to drive daily...tear it down and do the restore.

Jack

**Ron 586** · 04-22-2010, 11:24 PM

Welcome to the site from Big Sandy, West Tennessee.

1ATony · 04-23-2010, 03:10 PM

welcome to the site.

Jerry Jones · 04-23-2010, 07:12 PM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

pat 70/71 · 04-27-2010, 12:01 AM

BUY IT! you can drive that for years for $1500.00 look around what else can you get that cheep? fix her up when you can / drive the wheels off her!! have fun! Pat

04-04-2010, 04:16 AM	#1
lha1992 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 504	Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Hello everyone! Just joined the forum a few days ago and now getting to looking up info and stuff. I'm 17, a junior in high school. I play football, wrestle on the school team and do track. I'm about to buy my first vehicle, a 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C30 Longhorn edition. It has 143,000miles with a 402bb, turbo 400, factory air, and passenger side tool box. I know these trucks were only born with the 400cid small block V8 but funny story is that when the original owner (who owned the truck the first 36 years of its life) took delivery of the truck, when he got home the motor was not sounding right. So he called up the dealership and they came out and said the motor had no oil in it whatsoever. They said they would take the truck back and the only motor they had was a 402bb in stock and they decided to put that in. The mechanics worked all night to install the motor and gave the truck back to the owner the next day. The truck passed all inspections straight from the factory and went to the owner with no oil. Strange for a Chevy dealership back then. Anyway, the current owner is asking $1500 for it. It has rust in the cab corners, the tool box door is rusting out too. The truck runs, the carb is gummed up from not running and is pushing out black smoke. The tranny when you go into park, it won't go into park. More than likely the linkage to the tranny and you have to put it in neutral with the parking brake to hold it. Definately needs a paint job and a new bed kit. Anyway, enough of me jabbering. Thanks, Laith Last edited by lha1992; 04-04-2010 at 04:18 AM.

04-04-2010, 04:28 AM	#2
lha1992 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 504	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Here are some pictures of the truck: http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/z...72cheyenne.jpg http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/z...72cheyenne.jpg http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/z...enneengine.jpg http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/z...neinterior.jpg Yes, the truck needs work. I also forgot to say, all of the AC's parts are there, but the AC has been disconnected for almost 20 years to conserve on gas.

04-04-2010, 06:26 AM	#3
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! welcome neighbor! Looks like a good project! you have any plans for it yet? __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

04-04-2010, 10:23 AM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Welcome from Auburn. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-04-2010, 07:14 PM	#7
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04-04-2010, 07:53 PM	#8
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04-05-2010, 10:18 PM	#9
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Welcome from north of you. Looks like a good project. These trucks did not come with a 400 SB. If the tag on the side says 400, it came with the 402 BB. Enjoy your truck. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

04-06-2010, 12:26 AM	#10
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Welcome from Arlington just up the road. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

04-06-2010, 12:48 AM	#11
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Welcome from SW Washington.. I recently got myself a BB truck as well, and like jayman said, if the badges say 400, it's a 402! Looks like a fun project, and lots of great people around to help if we can. Hopefully you can bring it to eh Monroe swap meet coming up... __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

04-08-2010, 02:59 AM	#13
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Scroll down to Regions forum then to the Washington thread. Click here on this link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382505 __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

04-11-2010, 11:04 AM	#15
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Welcome to the board lha1992! The Monroe will be a perfect place to tie faces to our local members and one of our premier group events. Sure hope you like to eat and talk trucks as it's what we do best! See ya at the Swap Meet! Ellen - __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member... Last edited by ETsC10; 04-11-2010 at 11:25 AM.

04-11-2010, 07:35 PM	#16
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Welcome from Lacey, WA...i agree since you're so young...get that sucker running loud and strong and drive the wheels off it...then when you get something else to drive daily...tear it down and do the restore. Jack __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

04-22-2010, 11:24 PM	#17
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! Welcome to the site from Big Sandy, West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

04-23-2010, 03:10 PM	#18
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! welcome to the site.

04-23-2010, 07:12 PM	#19
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04-27-2010, 12:01 AM	#20
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Hello from Everett, WA!! About to get a '72 cheyenne! BUY IT! you can drive that for years for $1500.00 look around what else can you get that cheep? fix her up when you can / drive the wheels off her!! have fun! Pat

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