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Purs · 11-15-2002, 01:08 AM

I can't put my finger on it, but I just love the body lines on these old trucks. They look, well almost sexy!

crazy4chevs · 11-15-2002, 01:22 AM

Wish my truck looked like that

nice curves

krazy_texan · 11-15-2002, 01:24 AM

yes i do the see the same thing in my truck but only creative people like the people that own these type trucks can appreciate

that is really creative and cool as hell

lofly'a · 11-15-2002, 01:25 AM

SEXY!!??!!...........well hell yea. the way the rear bottom of the bed rolls under just right, and the way a nice roll pan accentuates it, the perfect profile on the roof line, the 67-68 sloped hood gives it motion while sitting still, no unneccessary body lines or creases. the only thing that i'm gonna change on mine is the tailgate, because i like a smooth tailgate. truthfully, aside from the 67-72's, chevrolet only came close once imho and that would be the 88-98 body style. i truely "dig" (does that word make me sound old) the 47 to early 54's but they are from a different era and way of styling a truck.

:p

Rhino · 11-15-2002, 01:26 AM

what kind of front nerf bar is that?????

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2002, 01:31 AM

I agree. Plus, mine has more curves to apreciate.

srhart71 · 11-15-2002, 01:41 AM

I agree with ya. One question, "Who is your painter

I want them to paint mine."

bobs409 · 11-15-2002, 08:56 AM

Best looking trucks on the planet! After the 67-72's, they should have just given up. Can't get any better than these.

Brewski* · 11-15-2002, 09:31 AM

NICE

**1971Stepside** · 11-15-2002, 10:28 AM

Wonder if I could shave that door handle for ya!

Ackattack · 11-15-2002, 11:39 AM

I shaved the trim off of mine, and I think it really smooths it up and you can see the lines of the body. The molding kinda hides the lines (kinda like clothes).

**1971Stepside** · 11-15-2002, 11:44 AM

Speaking of trim...I would like to have some "trim" off that truck!!! Stop it! Must get back to work....this place is addicitive.

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2002, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1971Stepside
Speaking of trim...I would like to have some "trim" off that truck!!!

Is anyone else thinking of Eddie Murphy in 48 hrs?
Stepside...you one sick pup man.

71Blazer · 11-15-2002, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1971Stepside
Wonder if I could shave that door handle for ya!

LOL, FOC (fell off chair) Now that's funny!!!

weasel29gm · 11-15-2002, 06:28 PM

Since I took the trim off does that mean I'm naked now?

Primered_69 · 11-15-2002, 06:34 PM

Yeah strangely I think they still look great rusted and broken down.

I have that vision problem where I can see the great truck it can be.

it a sickness

HeavyK20 · 11-15-2002, 06:36 PM

I love them like children. In fact...I almost consider them part of the family.

Primered_69 · 11-15-2002, 06:40 PM

It is a shame that we can not claim them. Darn IRS.

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2002, 09:46 PM

Use it as a work vehicke then you can claim it, but only for 5 years.
But that kinda takes you a couple steps back in the working restoration huh?

mrein3 · 11-16-2002, 12:35 PM

Is that all you younger guys think about?

Stano · 11-16-2002, 09:57 PM

I think of my truck as a extension of myself. I put my money and sweat and tears into it and made it the way I WANT IT! I love my truck it is so sexy in black and the reaction of people when it cruises by makes it all worth it. Ever drive down the street and look at the reflection of your ride in the windows of the stores. SCHWING!

Ackattack · 11-16-2002, 11:31 PM

Oh my god, I read this post the other day...and I just now looked at it again. Just noticed the picture...Maybe I'm a little slow...I don't know

go back and look at it

Bowed · 11-16-2002, 11:42 PM

Accattack - I did not see it either until you mentioned it . :p

mikej71 · 11-17-2002, 12:23 AM

Nice key hole!

11-15-2002, 01:08 AM	#1
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Do you guys see your truck like I see mine? I can't put my finger on it, but I just love the body lines on these old trucks. They look, well almost sexy! Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

11-15-2002, 01:22 AM	#2
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	Wish my truck looked like that nice curves __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

11-15-2002, 01:24 AM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	yes i do the see the same thing in my truck but only creative people like the people that own these type trucks can appreciate that is really creative and cool as hell __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

11-15-2002, 01:25 AM	#4
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,450	SEXY!!??!!...........well hell yea. the way the rear bottom of the bed rolls under just right, and the way a nice roll pan accentuates it, the perfect profile on the roof line, the 67-68 sloped hood gives it motion while sitting still, no unneccessary body lines or creases. the only thing that i'm gonna change on mine is the tailgate, because i like a smooth tailgate. truthfully, aside from the 67-72's, chevrolet only came close once imho and that would be the 88-98 body style. i truely "dig" (does that word make me sound old) the 47 to early 54's but they are from a different era and way of styling a truck. :p __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

11-15-2002, 01:26 AM	#5
Rhino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 108	what kind of front nerf bar is that????? __________________ 1968 C20 long bed http://home.earthlink.net/~yup00

11-15-2002, 01:31 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I agree. Plus, mine has more curves to apreciate.

11-15-2002, 01:41 AM	#7
srhart71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 147	I agree with ya. One question, "Who is your painter I want them to paint mine."

11-15-2002, 08:56 AM	#8
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Best looking trucks on the planet! After the 67-72's, they should have just given up. Can't get any better than these. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

11-15-2002, 09:31 AM	#9
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	NICE Last edited by Brewski; 11-15-2002 at 10:02 AM.*

11-15-2002, 10:28 AM	#10
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Wonder if I could shave that door handle for ya! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-15-2002, 11:39 AM	#11
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	I shaved the trim off of mine, and I think it really smooths it up and you can see the lines of the body. The molding kinda hides the lines (kinda like clothes). __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

11-15-2002, 11:44 AM	#12
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Speaking of trim...I would like to have some "trim" off that truck!!! Stop it! Must get back to work....this place is addicitive. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-15-2002, 06:28 PM	#15
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Since I took the trim off does that mean I'm naked now? __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-15-2002, 06:34 PM	#16
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Yeah strangely I think they still look great rusted and broken down. I have that vision problem where I can see the great truck it can be. it a sickness __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

11-15-2002, 06:36 PM	#17
HeavyK20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Richmond, WI Posts: 547	I love them like children. In fact...I almost consider them part of the family. __________________ Eric 1969 K20, 465/205 package



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11-15-2002, 06:40 PM	#18
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	It is a shame that we can not claim them. Darn IRS. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

11-15-2002, 09:46 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Use it as a work vehicke then you can claim it, but only for 5 years. But that kinda takes you a couple steps back in the working restoration huh?

11-16-2002, 12:35 PM	#20
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Is that all you younger guys think about? __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-16-2002, 09:57 PM	#21
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	I think of my truck as a extension of myself. I put my money and sweat and tears into it and made it the way I WANT IT! I love my truck it is so sexy in black and the reaction of people when it cruises by makes it all worth it. Ever drive down the street and look at the reflection of your ride in the windows of the stores. SCHWING! Attached Images __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

11-16-2002, 11:31 PM	#22
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Oh my god, I read this post the other day...and I just now looked at it again. Just noticed the picture...Maybe I'm a little slow...I don't know go back and look at it __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

11-16-2002, 11:42 PM	#23
Bowed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: where it's hot Posts: 1,059	Oh! yah Accattack - I did not see it either until you mentioned it . :p

11-17-2002, 12:23 AM	#24
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	Nice key hole! __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

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