1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SoCoC10** · 11-15-2020, 11:46 AM

I’m calling this one, my personal truck, “Project Leftovers”

In February 2017, I flew to El Paso, TX and drove north to Southern New Mexico and bought an Ochre 1st Gen Blazer to restore. With a few hours to kill before my flight I went and saw this truck in Alburquerque. The owner had passed suddenly and his brother was selling it as part of the estate.

Unfortunately, since then my truck has been in the back of the shop, on my car hauler trailer in storage or in the garage while we’ve built a dozen other C10 trucks/K5 Blazers. Well it was finally time to build my truck.

A Hugger Orange on Saddle brown 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne C10 with 4800 miles on a crate 350ci V8 and 200R4 overdrive transmission. (After and before pictures below)

Only rust was a few pin holes on both outer rockers which we replaced. The original long bed frame was shortened as well as the steel bed floor to convert the truck to a short bed. A pair of “left over” original 1969 Chevrolet bed sides were used to complete the bed. I used a pair of “leftover” 1972 doors that were in the bed of another truck we built last year because they were in better shape than the original doors and would accept the 72 door panels that I like. The 20 inch US Mags Rambler rims are “leftover” from the Orange & white C10 in my old FB profile picture. The grille insert and outer grille shell were “leftover” from a neighbor’s project he never got to.

Thanks go to Matthew B for the metal work on the frame & bed. Jesse J for metal work on the cab and bedsides. John A for the outer rocker replacement. Larry w/Truck World & Cindy S for the seat upholstery and install. Chris P for the lowering kit install. David B paint & bodywork. Most importantly Heather for putting up with me still playing with cars and trucks after all these years.

**SoCoC10** · 11-15-2020, 12:02 PM

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**DeadheadNM** · 11-15-2020, 01:37 PM

Troy looks great! Post more pics when possible.

**SoCoC10** · 06-13-2021, 08:58 PM

Unfortunately the original 71 doors were rusty at the hinge mounts so I used a pair of 72 doors. Changed the regulators and latch controls too. Wrapped a pair of inserts and painted a pair of 72,Dark Saddle door panels with Rustoleum Chestnut and satin clear.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-17-2021, 01:14 AM

They turned out real nice.

**SoCoC10** · 06-23-2021, 08:18 AM

Out with base steering column and Camaro steering wheel and in with the tilt steering column and Comfort grip steering wheel.

CMGreen8812 · 06-25-2021, 10:06 AM

Fantastic interior work! I really like the style.

cornerstone · 06-26-2021, 11:03 PM

Looks amazing!

72Teeroy · 06-30-2021, 07:01 AM

Very nice work keep the pictures coming

**SoCoC10** · 06-30-2021, 08:04 AM

Thanks guys.

**72 Super** · 07-05-2021, 09:48 PM

Sweet truck!

11-15-2020, 11:46 AM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. I’m calling this one, my personal truck, “Project Leftovers” In February 2017, I flew to El Paso, TX and drove north to Southern New Mexico and bought an Ochre 1st Gen Blazer to restore. With a few hours to kill before my flight I went and saw this truck in Alburquerque. The owner had passed suddenly and his brother was selling it as part of the estate. Unfortunately, since then my truck has been in the back of the shop, on my car hauler trailer in storage or in the garage while we’ve built a dozen other C10 trucks/K5 Blazers. Well it was finally time to build my truck. A Hugger Orange on Saddle brown 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne C10 with 4800 miles on a crate 350ci V8 and 200R4 overdrive transmission. (After and before pictures below) Only rust was a few pin holes on both outer rockers which we replaced. The original long bed frame was shortened as well as the steel bed floor to convert the truck to a short bed. A pair of “left over” original 1969 Chevrolet bed sides were used to complete the bed. I used a pair of “leftover” 1972 doors that were in the bed of another truck we built last year because they were in better shape than the original doors and would accept the 72 door panels that I like. The 20 inch US Mags Rambler rims are “leftover” from the Orange & white C10 in my old FB profile picture. The grille insert and outer grille shell were “leftover” from a neighbor’s project he never got to. Thanks go to Matthew B for the metal work on the frame & bed. Jesse J for metal work on the cab and bedsides. John A for the outer rocker replacement. Larry w/Truck World & Cindy S for the seat upholstery and install. Chris P for the lowering kit install. David B paint & bodywork. Most importantly Heather for putting up with me still playing with cars and trucks after all these years. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 11-15-2020 at 12:04 PM.

11-15-2020, 12:02 PM	#2
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. More Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 11-15-2020 at 12:14 PM.

11-15-2020, 01:37 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,280	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. Troy looks great! Post more pics when possible. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-13-2021, 08:58 PM	#4
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. Unfortunately the original 71 doors were rusty at the hinge mounts so I used a pair of 72 doors. Changed the regulators and latch controls too. Wrapped a pair of inserts and painted a pair of 72,Dark Saddle door panels with Rustoleum Chestnut and satin clear. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

06-17-2021, 01:14 AM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. They turned out real nice. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

06-23-2021, 08:18 AM	#6
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. Out with base steering column and Camaro steering wheel and in with the tilt steering column and Comfort grip steering wheel. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 06-23-2021 at 08:39 AM.

06-25-2021, 10:06 AM	#7
CMGreen8812 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 42	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. Fantastic interior work! I really like the style. __________________ Project Inline Six - 2JZ Swapped '69 C10 SWB

06-26-2021, 11:03 PM	#8
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. Looks amazing! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

06-30-2021, 07:01 AM	#9
72Teeroy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Santa Fe,Tx Posts: 119	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. Very nice work keep the pictures coming

06-30-2021, 08:04 AM	#10
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. Thanks guys. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

07-05-2021, 09:48 PM	#11
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Re: 1971 Hugger Orange on Saddle Cheyenne I call project “Leftovers”. Sweet truck! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White



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