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**davischevy** · 12-16-2018, 12:56 PM

My wife loves the new GM trucks. She wants to trade her SUV for one. Did I say she wants to, I meant she's going to when she gets ready.

**special-K** · 12-16-2018, 06:21 PM

See that? First they stopped making trucks for the common workingman. Then, feature by feature they get even more plush, wi-fi, look like a Camaro, and now we have come completely around to them being made for wives and metrosexual civil engineers!

67ChevyRedneck · 12-16-2018, 06:23 PM

Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful

**Palf70Step** · 12-16-2018, 06:51 PM

Buy one and determine it is so ugly you can't stand it, so you buy another one in a couple years hoping for something better. Called economics.

rpmerf · 12-17-2018, 08:25 AM

Sounds like what Microsoft did with ME/XP, Vista/7, and Windows 8/10. It's the next big thing! (but not quite stable). You get all the people that either don't know, or want the newest thing. Then a couple years later, come out with the decent and stable version. You get again people who want the newest thing, and people that have been holding out for something that isn't junk.

rpmerf · 12-17-2018, 08:35 AM

I can't read the title of this thread without thinking of The Big Lebowski while Walter is smashing the vette.

**Boog** · 12-17-2018, 01:46 PM

As Big Mama said, “don’t you buy no ugly truck!” She appeared in some Chevy truck tv ads in the 80’s.

Keith Seymore · 12-20-2018, 10:52 AM

The Medium Duty cab/chassis version looks a little better:

**special-K** · 12-20-2018, 10:35 PM

Hey look! A solid one piece steel chrome bumper. Remember those?

**davischevy** · 12-21-2018, 11:15 AM

I drove by the dealer where I bought my first new truck 47 years ago and they had a Black 2019 3500 cab and chassis. I would drive it.

**special-K** · 12-22-2018, 01:02 AM

They all look good once a utility body gets mounted.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-24-2018, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

The Medium Duty cab/chassis version looks a little better:

That's interesting Keith. I remember reading GM was bringing these trucks back (They stopped when they sold/parted with Kodiak or something???) That's clearly the 14-18 styling, so how long will those trucks roll with that styling?

saxart · 01-03-2019, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

About that ridiculously tall hood etc...... several weeks ago we had a few minutes to kill and went to a Chevy dealership to eyeball the 2019s. I noticed that all of them, including 4x4s, had a low plastic chin spoiler to improve aerodynamics. It probably does that okay on pavement, at the expense of off-road ability. I mentioned that to the salesman who showed up, and his comment was to lift the truck. Really, a new 4x4 that needs to be lifted before you can take it off-road?

When I bought my Suburban new in ‘11, I literally pulled in the driveway, pulled out the dremmel, and proceeded to cut off the 2” wide lower rubber chin spoiler. Wife came running out of the house yelling, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING??” Once I cut that lip off she understood. It looks 100% better, and gets compliments frequently. Haven’t noticed any difference in the mileage.

**special-K** · 01-03-2019, 08:38 PM

First thing I did with the '90 Blazer I bought new was pull that plastic chin off. It was notched out for the tow hooks. I said "Screw this junk!"

**davischevy** · 01-04-2019, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

First thing I did with the '90 Blazer I bought new was pull that plastic chin off. It was notched out for the tow hooks. I said "Screw this junk!"

Did you mean "unscrew" this junk?

**special-K** · 01-07-2019, 01:02 AM

Yes. Unscrew then "screw it!". Or how about "Toss it!"? Damn Tupperware horse crap hangin' off the front....

**Stocker** · 03-27-2019, 04:35 PM

I have expressed my displeasure with the appearance of the current crop of new trucks. But I will admit that as I get used to seeing them, they don't seem as bad as they did at first. Still not great, just a bit better.
I still think there are too many design elements at work on the front, making it look too busy.

Anyway I met one in this dark blue color this morning and it looked much better than I expected. I could live with it if I had to.

Just thought I should bump this thread and eat a little crow. They actually don't taste quite as bad as I thought they would.

EDIT: Thanks for the resize, Boog!

**Boog** · 03-27-2019, 09:18 PM

Lets see.

68Timber · 03-27-2019, 10:38 PM

It wouldn't make sense for me to complain, by the time I can afford them I'm used to the looks or even like them. That medium duty truck though, wow what an improvement.

**Boog** · 03-28-2019, 06:10 AM

I've always bought used trucks but that has nothing to do with the designs. I'm just not willing to pay the new prices and endure the depreciation afterwards. I'm frugal, not a tightwad.

As far as the designs of the new trucks are concerned I am realizing, as an older citizen, I am in a minority. The new designs are done by younger people for younger people for companies run by younger people. They are designing for the majority of buyers who are younger, I get it.
More and more cars and trucks are beginning to look more alike than different. I heard talk years ago of "world cars" and I guess that is what we are seeing happening. All brands used to be very distinguishable.
Hmff. As I get older it gets easier to write commentaries.

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-28-2019, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Hmff. As I get older it gets easier to write commentaries.

I know what you mean. I'll watch TV with my wife and some really stupid commercial will come on and she'll just look at me and say "Don't you say a word'.

My opinions seem to have worn out their welcome with her.

**GOPAPA** · 03-28-2019, 02:05 PM

My neigbor Lady just bought a new one , sort of platinum silver in color ..4 door short box and I get to see it at least once a day drive by .. It is growing on me ,,I like it ,,but no more buying trucks as I am now car and trucked enough..
Quite the story of this Lady though,, her dad who passed some years ago had 3 Chevy dealerships around the state and she has owned 3 Ford trucks until just a week ago she bought this Chevy Truck.

Killer Bee · 03-28-2019, 02:39 PM

friend at work just bought one.. nope, don't like it, not even a little bit..

I drove it around a little bit.. feels smooth like anything new..

but I absolutely hate dashboards that belong in a spaceship, and NO keys

**davischevy** · 03-28-2019, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I know what you mean. I'll watch TV with my wife and some really stupid commercial will come on and she'll just look at me and say "Don't you say a word'.

My opinions seem to have worn out their welcome with her.

I resemble that remark.

**davischevy** · 03-28-2019, 10:48 PM

I was working on my daughter and SIL's yard Saturday and this photo op popped up. My SIL's 2019 Denali and my other SIL's 2002 company truck, OH and LF tire of my skid steer.

12-16-2018, 12:56 PM	#76
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: This is what happens when. My wife loves the new GM trucks. She wants to trade her SUV for one. Did I say she wants to, I meant she's going to when she gets ready. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-16-2018, 06:21 PM	#77
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: This is what happens when. See that? First they stopped making trucks for the common workingman. Then, feature by feature they get even more plush, wi-fi, look like a Camaro, and now we have come completely around to them being made for wives and metrosexual civil engineers! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-16-2018, 06:23 PM	#78
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: This is what happens when. Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-16-2018, 06:51 PM	#79
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,663	Re: This is what happens when. Buy one and determine it is so ugly you can't stand it, so you buy another one in a couple years hoping for something better. Called economics. __________________ 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!

12-17-2018, 08:25 AM	#80
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: This is what happens when. Sounds like what Microsoft did with ME/XP, Vista/7, and Windows 8/10. It's the next big thing! (but not quite stable). You get all the people that either don't know, or want the newest thing. Then a couple years later, come out with the decent and stable version. You get again people who want the newest thing, and people that have been holding out for something that isn't junk. __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

12-17-2018, 08:35 AM	#81
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: This is what happens when. I can't read the title of this thread without thinking of The Big Lebowski while Walter is smashing the vette. __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

12-17-2018, 01:46 PM	#82
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,960	Re: This is what happens when. As Big Mama said, “don’t you buy no ugly truck!” She appeared in some Chevy truck tv ads in the 80’s. __________________ 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

12-20-2018, 10:52 AM	#83
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: This is what happens when. The Medium Duty cab/chassis version looks a little better: Attached Images __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-20-2018, 10:35 PM	#84
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: This is what happens when. Hey look! A solid one piece steel chrome bumper. Remember those? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-21-2018, 11:15 AM	#85
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: This is what happens when. I drove by the dealer where I bought my first new truck 47 years ago and they had a Black 2019 3500 cab and chassis. I would drive it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-22-2018, 01:02 AM	#86
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: This is what happens when. They all look good once a utility body gets mounted. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-03-2019, 08:38 PM	#89
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: This is what happens when. First thing I did with the '90 Blazer I bought new was pull that plastic chin off. It was notched out for the tow hooks. I said "Screw this junk!" __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-07-2019, 01:02 AM	#91
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: This is what happens when. Yes. Unscrew then "screw it!". Or how about "Toss it!"? Damn Tupperware horse crap hangin' off the front.... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-27-2019, 04:35 PM	#92
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,498	Re: This is what happens when. I have expressed my displeasure with the appearance of the current crop of new trucks. But I will admit that as I get used to seeing them, they don't seem as bad as they did at first. Still not great, just a bit better. I still think there are too many design elements at work on the front, making it look too busy. Anyway I met one in this dark blue color this morning and it looked much better than I expected. I could live with it if I had to. Just thought I should bump this thread and eat a little crow. They actually don't taste quite as bad as I thought they would. EDIT: Thanks for the resize, Boog! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 03-28-2019 at 12:49 AM.

03-27-2019, 09:18 PM	#93
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,960	Re: This is what happens when. Lets see. Attached Images __________________ 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



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03-27-2019, 10:38 PM	#94
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: This is what happens when. It wouldn't make sense for me to complain, by the time I can afford them I'm used to the looks or even like them. That medium duty truck though, wow what an improvement. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-28-2019, 06:10 AM	#95
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,960	Re: This is what happens when. I've always bought used trucks but that has nothing to do with the designs. I'm just not willing to pay the new prices and endure the depreciation afterwards. I'm frugal, not a tightwad. As far as the designs of the new trucks are concerned I am realizing, as an older citizen, I am in a minority. The new designs are done by younger people for younger people for companies run by younger people. They are designing for the majority of buyers who are younger, I get it. More and more cars and trucks are beginning to look more alike than different. I heard talk years ago of "world cars" and I guess that is what we are seeing happening. All brands used to be very distinguishable. Hmff. As I get older it gets easier to write commentaries. __________________ 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

03-28-2019, 02:05 PM	#97
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,360	Re: This is what happens when. My neigbor Lady just bought a new one , sort of platinum silver in color ..4 door short box and I get to see it at least once a day drive by .. It is growing on me ,,I like it ,,but no more buying trucks as I am now car and trucked enough.. Quite the story of this Lady though,, her dad who passed some years ago had 3 Chevy dealerships around the state and she has owned 3 Ford trucks until just a week ago she bought this Chevy Truck. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

03-28-2019, 02:39 PM	#98
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,730	Re: This is what happens when. friend at work just bought one.. nope, don't like it, not even a little bit.. I drove it around a little bit.. feels smooth like anything new.. but I absolutely hate dashboards that belong in a spaceship, and NO keys __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

03-28-2019, 10:48 PM	#100
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: This is what happens when. I was working on my daughter and SIL's yard Saturday and this photo op popped up. My SIL's 2019 Denali and my other SIL's 2002 company truck, OH and LF tire of my skid steer. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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