L.L. Bean Catalog - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 09-03-2013, 03:21 PM

Just got home and amongst the junk mail was a new L.L. Bean catalog with a nice looking scene on the cover. There's also a beautiful lake and forest in the background

. Notice the reference to these trucks in the text at the bottom of the cover.
It seems these trucks just can't escape the artful Eye of advertising art designers these days. Does anyone else have an example of these trucks as advertising props?

FLDBRED · 09-03-2013, 07:04 PM

These trucks remind everyone of America at a better time and place!

Daaaanz67 · 09-04-2013, 12:03 AM

Funny was just getting ready to post this. Nice
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Hardesty454 · 09-04-2013, 12:08 AM

I like this.

SS Tim · 09-04-2013, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

... Does anyone else have an example of these trucks as advertising props?

A whole stack do you want more pictures? Lets see, among them are, Ecklers, Brothers, Classic Industries, The Truck Shop and LMC to name a few. :-)

**special-K** · 09-04-2013, 07:59 AM

I think we're going to find out this week every 67-72 fan who receives LL.Bean catalogs. Panel Deland started a thread in General Disco,also. Sure Tim,show what you've got. I was asking for more examples. Was thinking more off product catalogs not related to the trucks,but the more obvious truck catalogs will ad "art" to the thread for sure

bollybib · 09-04-2013, 10:23 AM

I just got an LLBean catalog yesterday & I was gonna post, too.

**special-K** · 09-18-2013, 07:15 AM

Suburban on Cabela's website:
http://www.cabelas.com/assets/cms/im...r_Carefree.jpg

PanelDeland · 09-18-2013, 08:50 AM

I posted a comment on this a couple weeks ago.I was surprised but grateful that a marketing firm found these trucks to be a classic representation of Americana.

Tinkermc · 09-18-2013, 09:24 AM

watch closely you see more and more on TV

BruthaMan · 09-18-2013, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I think we're going to find out this week every 67-72 fan who receives LL.Bean catalogs.

And every L.L. Bean fan who is also a fan of 67-72 chevy trucks! My entire wardrobe has been L.L. Bean for the past six years. I do have a few Orvis shirts, but am a huge fan of L.L. Bean clothing and other products.

**special-K** · 09-18-2013, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I posted a comment on this a couple weeks ago.I was surprised but grateful that a marketing firm found these trucks to be a classic representation of Americana.

I think we posted (as well as one other member) on the same day about the L.L. Ben catalog. You commented on the tailgate holding both butts w/o bending...and how it must be OEM. I didn't see anything about Cabela's. I got some sale e-mail this morning that showed the Suburban when I went to shirts. I should have posted about L.L. Bean catalog that we'll know "when" members got their catalog. I started ordering L.L. Bean stuff when I was still in H.S. They broke the ice for the popular mentality that didn't want to buy anything they can't touch.Their customer service was like none other. If you mailed in an order for a thing that was out of stock,they'd call you to ask if you wanted a refund or were willing to wait till the specified date. Everything but large items was "postage paid".

slow-1 · 09-18-2013, 08:36 PM

I remember when places like LL Bean and Eddie Bauer actually had outdoor gear, not just high end clothes.

**special-K** · 09-18-2013, 09:24 PM

Yeah,I ordered my first back country camping/backpacking equipment from them. They sure didn't sell slacks and dress shirts. I also ordered my Lee Riders and they were cheaper than buying local.

toms68cst · 09-20-2013, 05:04 PM

I remember visiting LL Bean when it was one building in Freeport. You had to climb these creaky old stairs to get to the sales floor. Most of the stuff for sale was hunting and fishing supplies. They had limited clothes except for outdoor apparel. I grew up about 20 minutes away in the Portland area.

Cool picture!

**special-K** · 09-20-2013, 09:15 PM

Hey Tom,I remember that,too. My good friend's,now brother-in-law,family all have places in Biddeford Pool. I went up with him to do repairs in the '70s and we went there. He married my sister in Kennebunkport,which I attended ('82). Fast forward to a few years ago and they live in Sabego along the lake and I can't seem to get up to see them. Maine is a great place. It's cool to know that's where you're from

09-03-2013, 03:21 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	L.L. Bean Catalog Just got home and amongst the junk mail was a new L.L. Bean catalog with a nice looking scene on the cover. There's also a beautiful lake and forest in the background . Notice the reference to these trucks in the text at the bottom of the cover. It seems these trucks just can't escape the artful Eye of advertising art designers these days. Does anyone else have an example of these trucks as advertising props? Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

09-03-2013, 07:04 PM	#2
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog These trucks remind everyone of America at a better time and place!

09-04-2013, 12:03 AM	#3
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog Funny was just getting ready to post this. Nice Posted via Mobile Device

09-04-2013, 12:08 AM	#4
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog I like this. __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

09-04-2013, 07:59 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog I think we're going to find out this week every 67-72 fan who receives LL.Bean catalogs. Panel Deland started a thread in General Disco,also. Sure Tim,show what you've got. I was asking for more examples. Was thinking more off product catalogs not related to the trucks,but the more obvious truck catalogs will ad "art" to the thread for sure __________________ "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 ~

09-04-2013, 10:23 AM	#7
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog I just got an LLBean catalog yesterday & I was gonna post, too. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

09-18-2013, 07:15 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog Suburban on Cabela's website: http://www.cabelas.com/assets/cms/im...r_Carefree.jpg __________________ "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 ~

09-18-2013, 08:50 AM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog I posted a comment on this a couple weeks ago.I was surprised but grateful that a marketing firm found these trucks to be a classic representation of Americana. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-18-2013, 09:24 AM	#10
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog watch closely you see more and more on TV

09-18-2013, 08:36 PM	#13
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog I remember when places like LL Bean and Eddie Bauer actually had outdoor gear, not just high end clothes. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

09-18-2013, 09:24 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog Yeah,I ordered my first back country camping/backpacking equipment from them. They sure didn't sell slacks and dress shirts. I also ordered my Lee Riders and they were cheaper than buying local. __________________ "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 ~

09-20-2013, 05:04 PM	#15
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog I remember visiting LL Bean when it was one building in Freeport. You had to climb these creaky old stairs to get to the sales floor. Most of the stuff for sale was hunting and fishing supplies. They had limited clothes except for outdoor apparel. I grew up about 20 minutes away in the Portland area. Cool picture! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-20-2013, 09:15 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: L.L. Bean Catalog Hey Tom,I remember that,too. My good friend's,now brother-in-law,family all have places in Biddeford Pool. I went up with him to do repairs in the '70s and we went there. He married my sister in Kennebunkport,which I attended ('82). Fast forward to a few years ago and they live in Sabego along the lake and I can't seem to get up to see them. Maine is a great place. It's cool to know that's where you're from __________________ "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 ~



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