1971 Cheyenne Super,350/350,tilt,a/c,power Steering,houndstooth,rally Wheels,etc on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:12560

Location:

Pittsburg, Kansas, United States

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1971 Chevy Cheyenne Super SWB. Loaded. 350 small block, turbo 350 trans, power steering, power disc brakes, tilt steering, air conditioning, tachometer, houndstooth seat, cargo lamp, sway bar, rally wheels, dual exhaust. Complete frame off restoration.

History: I bought this truck from the original owner who purchased it new in April of 1971 from Class-Morse Chevrolet in Kansas City. It is a true Cheyenne Super (original label is on the inside of the glovebox door) and I have the original owner’s manual and some other paperwork. The truck was a mostly original Cheyenne Super longbed that the original owner and son had recently restored. They had taken the truck apart, down to the frame, media blasted the sheet metal and sandblasted the frame/suspension, replaced brake tubing, pads, shoes, etc. and painted everything. They replaced the engine with a 350 that had about 10k miles on it. They also replaced the cab corners and rocker panels and painted it black (which was not the original color; it was originally the color it is now – light red/white). They had it pretty well done when I bought it from them but I did not like the fact that they changed colors to black and I’m a shortbed guy so I removed the cab and sheet metal, repainted everything top to bottom and inside out, put in a new transmission, had the differential rebuilt with new 3:73 gears and bearings, and had a new power steering sector, pitman arm and ball joints installed. While the cab was removed, the frame was correctly shortened using offset, radius cuts and 24"x5" fishplates made of 1/4 plate steel that were perimeter welded to the inside of each frame rail. The work was performed by an professional AWS certified welder with extensive experience in frame and fabrication. The work is right, stronger than original, and nearly impossible to locate or see even from under the truck. Check out the photos and you will see. Other photos documenting the restoration are available at: https://1971chevycheyennesuper.shutterfly.com/pictures#n_5

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The complete bed assembly is brand new from LMC Truck Parts in Kansas City including bedsides, floor, wheel wells, and front panel. The tailgate is from a 3/4 ton '71 Cheyenne Super Camper Special truck and was in mint condition because it had been removed and put in a garage when that truck was new. The truck was given a 2" front and 3" rear suspension drop using a spring kit from LMC. The truck is fitted with a brand new Classic Auto Air Perfectfit A/C system and it blows cold! The entire truck was prepped and painted the original colors with Dupont basecoat/clearcoat, and the underside of the truck looks as good as the outside. The chrome is new including grille, door and window handles, mirrors, body side moldings, bumpers, tailgate trims, and nameplate. The seat was reupholstered with houndstooth inserts as original and the headliner, mirror, dashpad, carpet, woodgrain inserts, door panels, and armrests are all new. The windshield and backglass are also new along with the seals and weatherstrips. The door glass is original but window felts and run channels are new. The vent glass and seals are original and so are the sunvisors.

Nearly every part on the truck is new from Classic Chevy, LMC Truck Parts, or NAPA Auto Parts and I have most of the receipts. The list of new parts is too long to list everything, but some noteworthy items are:

Mechanical:
A/C system from Classic Auto Air Turbo 350 Transmission

Edlebrock carburetor 3:73 gears and bearings

Steering sector Dual exhaust

Alternator Starter

Battery/cables Brakes

Ball joints Tires
Engine/transmission mounts Cab/radiator support mounts

Interior:

Seat Carpet

Headliner and chrome Dashpad

Steering wheel Armrests

Dashboard bezel Tachometer

Dome and cargo lamps Heat/air controller

Stereo Mirror

Body and Chrome

Bed assembly Cab corners/rocker panels
Chrome bumpers Grille

Side moldings Tailgate trim

Door handles Mirrors

I also upgraded to a new HEI distributor, new internally regulated one-wire alternator, aluminum intake and new Edelbrock carburetor. The stereo looks like original but is actually an AM/FM digital stereo with MP3, iPOD, and CD capability. Tires are brand new and I just had it aligned. It has less than 500 miles on it since completion of the restoration.

The truck is amazing and catches attention everywhere but it’s not perfect.

- The turn signal doesn't cancel when you turn right (cancels on left turns).

- The horn just quit working and I haven't figured out why yet.

- The right door glass slowly creeps down about 1/8 inch after driving it a while.

- The windshield washer doesn’t work

- The right door is a little harder to shut since I put the new seals on. The left door closes great.

I was only able to upload 24 photos for this auction but you can view more pictures of this build as well as others I've completed at https://1971chevycheyennesuper.shutterfly.com/pictures#n_5 (Press the “Ctrl” key and click on website, or copy and paste into your browser)

Check out my work and bid with confidence. I've built, restored, and sold several hotrods and restorations on Ebay with no complaints whatsoever. Located 30 minutes north of Joplin, Missouri or 2 hours south of Kansas City and I welcome anyone who wants to inspect it and drive it prior to bidding. I have clear Kansas title in hand and can work with any shipper. I reserve the right to end the auction early.

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