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**TBONE1964** · 11-25-2012, 12:26 PM

Hello all,

My name is Tom from Oxford, MI and I am new here. I just traded a 1972 Cheyenne LWB from Montana for a 1999 Subaru Impreza. I know that I got the better end of the deal for sure.

The truck is very clean and has a 350 with 350 turbo trans and 3:73 gears. I am not going to do a frame off on it but there are several things i plan on doing. One of many is to remove the add on saddle tanks. I will need to weld in metal where the PO added filler neck doors. I plan to put the factory style chrome rear bumber on and if possible get the factory AC working. The truck needs a lot of little trim items but is overall well worth the effort and money. My goal is to have a very detailed driver that I can drive and enjoy for a long time.

I will try and keep photos and history updated. I do a lot of travel for my job and have limited time. I also live in Michigan and the truck will be stored until the salt stops being thrown here.

**TBONE1964** · 11-26-2012, 09:24 PM

Some more pics. The truck has factory A/C and tilt wheel. Also has a headliner. I am wondering about the wood grain on the door panels. It is the only wood grain on the truck.

**TBONE1964** · 12-04-2012, 02:53 AM

The winter is here and I have the 72 in storage. I am currently in El Paso Texas and it is 70 degrees and it is killing me to be in such nice weather knowing it is going to be around the middle of April before I get it out.

In the mean time, I am looking for small parts for it that I can restore and have ready to install in the spring. I have already bout all of the engine brackets and will sandblast and powder coat them. I need to do a full engine compartment detail. The 350 is blue now and it will not stay that way.

Anyone ever attempt to get there factory AC operated with R12 again? I am wondering if it would be a wise investment of money. How cool would it be if it was functional. Just pondering the thought. I know I will need a compressor and new lines amoung other parts. I do not want an aftermarket set up although I know they work well. This has to be factory in everyway or I will just leave nonfunctional and roll the windows down.

Any thoughts?

**72 tigger** · 12-04-2012, 11:37 PM

Nice truck! Converting to R134 shouldn't be a problem- I did it and it looks stock. Glad the truck found a good home.

11-25-2012, 12:26 PM	#1
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	1972 Cheyenne LWB Hello all, My name is Tom from Oxford, MI and I am new here. I just traded a 1972 Cheyenne LWB from Montana for a 1999 Subaru Impreza. I know that I got the better end of the deal for sure. The truck is very clean and has a 350 with 350 turbo trans and 3:73 gears. I am not going to do a frame off on it but there are several things i plan on doing. One of many is to remove the add on saddle tanks. I will need to weld in metal where the PO added filler neck doors. I plan to put the factory style chrome rear bumber on and if possible get the factory AC working. The truck needs a lot of little trim items but is overall well worth the effort and money. My goal is to have a very detailed driver that I can drive and enjoy for a long time. I will try and keep photos and history updated. I do a lot of travel for my job and have limited time. I also live in Michigan and the truck will be stored until the salt stops being thrown here. Attached Images

11-26-2012, 09:24 PM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: 1972 Cheyenne LWB Some more pics. The truck has factory A/C and tilt wheel. Also has a headliner. I am wondering about the wood grain on the door panels. It is the only wood grain on the truck. Attached Images

12-04-2012, 02:53 AM	#3
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: 1972 Cheyenne LWB The winter is here and I have the 72 in storage. I am currently in El Paso Texas and it is 70 degrees and it is killing me to be in such nice weather knowing it is going to be around the middle of April before I get it out. In the mean time, I am looking for small parts for it that I can restore and have ready to install in the spring. I have already bout all of the engine brackets and will sandblast and powder coat them. I need to do a full engine compartment detail. The 350 is blue now and it will not stay that way. Anyone ever attempt to get there factory AC operated with R12 again? I am wondering if it would be a wise investment of money. How cool would it be if it was functional. Just pondering the thought. I know I will need a compressor and new lines amoung other parts. I do not want an aftermarket set up although I know they work well. This has to be factory in everyway or I will just leave nonfunctional and roll the windows down. Any thoughts?

12-04-2012, 11:37 PM	#4
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,222	Re: 1972 Cheyenne LWB Nice truck! Converting to R134 shouldn't be a problem- I did it and it looks stock. Glad the truck found a good home.



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