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CG · 11-10-2018, 10:51 PM

Graduated HS in 1977, I love cars and trucks of most years, but these were the rides of my driving youth ...

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**special-K** · 11-10-2018, 11:08 PM

Jack 'em up!

**Advanced Design** · 11-10-2018, 11:25 PM

Cool, reminds me of high school. Back when about every guy was into cars.

**Grumpy old man** · 11-11-2018, 07:23 AM

The part that makes me cringe today is what we paid for some of those cars back then

68 Camaro ss --$150.00
69 Camaro convert-- $350.00
71 Dodge Demon 340 $400.00
71 olds cutlass triple black $450.00
71 Challenger $850.00
67 Camaro $700.00
c-10's were $500.00
K20's we used for plowing snow and hauling split firewood / tree work about a $1,000.00 and we destroyed dozens of them

these were all running driving cars and trucks , We thought they would never run out and bought and sold them for nothing compared to today's prices .It was easier to buy another one than rebuild an engine or trans .

**The Rocknrod** · 11-11-2018, 07:57 AM

Wow, I kept thinking I was seeing people I knew in there.

**Palf70Step** · 11-11-2018, 08:52 AM

Very kool. I remember those days.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-11-2018, 10:25 AM

That brought back some great memories. ...

dieseldawg142 · 11-11-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Jack 'em up!

absolutely!!
can keep your lowered and "pro" touring...
thanks for the memories
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72c20customcamper · 11-11-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

absolutely!!
can keep your lowered and "pro" touring...
thanks for the memories
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Muscle cars are suppose to be jacked up . Hate the all rim no tire look that people do to cars. But its there's so they can do what they like

abig84 · 11-11-2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

The part that makes me cringe today is what we paid for some of those cars back then

68 Camaro ss --$150.00
69 Camaro convert-- $350.00
71 Dodge Demon 340 $400.00
71 olds cutlass triple black $450.00
71 Challenger $850.00
67 Camaro $700.00
c-10's were $500.00
K20's we used for plowing snow and hauling split firewood / tree work about a $1,000.00 and we destroyed dozens of them

these were all running driving cars and trucks , We thought they would never run out and bought and sold them for nothing compared to today's prices .It was easier to buy another one than rebuild an engine or trans .

When I started driving in the late 90s the k trucks were literally free if they weren't running. I was so used to just abusing them and selling or scrapping them. Wish I grew up in a farm I would have saved everyone of them.

I'm guessing every generation has the same story, sold a old classic car for a few hundred and it's now worth a ton of money. I dumped a old k5 in great shape for I think 1100, probably worth 10 times more then that now

**Boog** · 11-11-2018, 02:58 PM

Lots of good looking cars and trucks there. I have to say I'm glad some of those fads went away though.

Did any of you find yourself or your car in all these pics?

**72 tigger** · 11-11-2018, 03:38 PM

Thanks for sharing the pics. Is the black charger a “500”?

**Boog** · 11-11-2018, 04:00 PM

It appears to be. The key is the flush grille only used on the 500 along with a flush back glass for Nascar racing.

71sierragrande · 11-11-2018, 04:47 PM

Ah yes, the era before tucking became cool. We used to go to the local drive in a lot between 1974-78 and it was a muscle car hotbed then. Looked a lot like those pics except more chevelles and lots of 55/57 chevys.

CG · 11-12-2018, 09:26 AM

Its an unfortunate thing that the collector car market has made it impossible for HS age boys (and girls, my wife had a 67 Firebird 400 4spd back then) to pick up inexpensive but very cool cars and just have fun with them.

Cruising on Friday and Saturday nights was basically outlawed around here in the very early 80's. Im sure that was also a big factor for the decline in HS age kids having a desire for a "cool ride" to be seen in.

None of those cars in the pictures are mine. I did have several that could have been. But all of those kids in the pictures were me lol.

11-10-2018, 10:51 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	These pictures made me smile Graduated HS in 1977, I love cars and trucks of most years, but these were the rides of my driving youth ... http://70sstreetmachines.tumblr.com/

11-10-2018, 11:08 PM	#2
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11-10-2018, 11:25 PM	#3
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: These pictures made me smile Cool, reminds me of high school. Back when about every guy was into cars. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

11-11-2018, 07:23 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: These pictures made me smile The part that makes me cringe today is what we paid for some of those cars back then 68 Camaro ss --$150.00 69 Camaro convert-- $350.00 71 Dodge Demon 340 $400.00 71 olds cutlass triple black $450.00 71 Challenger $850.00 67 Camaro $700.00 c-10's were $500.00 K20's we used for plowing snow and hauling split firewood / tree work about a $1,000.00 and we destroyed dozens of them these were all running driving cars and trucks , We thought they would never run out and bought and sold them for nothing compared to today's prices .It was easier to buy another one than rebuild an engine or trans . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

11-11-2018, 07:57 AM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: These pictures made me smile Wow, I kept thinking I was seeing people I knew in there. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-11-2018, 08:52 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,634	Re: These pictures made me smile Very kool. I remember those days. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-11-2018, 10:25 AM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: These pictures made me smile That brought back some great memories. ... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-11-2018, 02:58 PM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: These pictures made me smile Lots of good looking cars and trucks there. I have to say I'm glad some of those fads went away though. Did any of you find yourself or your car in all these pics? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross Last edited by Boog; 11-11-2018 at 03:22 PM.

11-11-2018, 03:38 PM	#12
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: These pictures made me smile Thanks for sharing the pics. Is the black charger a “500”?

11-11-2018, 04:00 PM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: These pictures made me smile It appears to be. The key is the flush grille only used on the 500 along with a flush back glass for Nascar racing. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-11-2018, 04:47 PM	#14
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: These pictures made me smile Ah yes, the era before tucking became cool. We used to go to the local drive in a lot between 1974-78 and it was a muscle car hotbed then. Looked a lot like those pics except more chevelles and lots of 55/57 chevys. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

11-12-2018, 09:26 AM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: These pictures made me smile Its an unfortunate thing that the collector car market has made it impossible for HS age boys (and girls, my wife had a 67 Firebird 400 4spd back then) to pick up inexpensive but very cool cars and just have fun with them. Cruising on Friday and Saturday nights was basically outlawed around here in the very early 80's. Im sure that was also a big factor for the decline in HS age kids having a desire for a "cool ride" to be seen in. None of those cars in the pictures are mine. I did have several that could have been. But all of those kids in the pictures were me lol.



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