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ChevLoRay · 08-05-2007, 10:51 AM

yeah, what He said.

Today, the manufacturers have "packages" over which we have no options to vary the content. I don't think we can even buy a white vehicle with base engine and manual transmission without there being a basic package that also includes "stuff".

My 1969 Dealer Data Book let folks pick and choose, within the ranges set aside, the content and colors that were desired. I really liked doing that when Dad got a "Buyers Guide" for the '63 Fords...right after the 63 1/2 body changes came out. There were few limitations on engine/transmission combos. Thunderbird had a few. Unless there was a note that said N/A, it was available. Ditto for '69. I think the Japanese vehicles (Honda & Toyota) set the groundwork for the packages that are de rigeur for today's manufacturers.

08-05-2007, 10:51 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 1971 Cheyenne?? yeah, what He said. Today, the manufacturers have "packages" over which we have no options to vary the content. I don't think we can even buy a white vehicle with base engine and manual transmission without there being a basic package that also includes "stuff". My 1969 Dealer Data Book let folks pick and choose, within the ranges set aside, the content and colors that were desired. I really liked doing that when Dad got a "Buyers Guide" for the '63 Fords...right after the 63 1/2 body changes came out. There were few limitations on engine/transmission combos. Thunderbird had a few. Unless there was a note that said N/A, it was available. Ditto for '69. I think the Japanese vehicles (Honda & Toyota) set the groundwork for the packages that are de rigeur for today's manufacturers. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.