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Originally Posted by WyattTX
In notice people speak highly the 67-72, and GMT400. But the square body is just talked about like it is just another truck. Other than that dumb government, and media frenzy over the "side saddle" gas tanks, what is really wrong with these trucks? Mechanically, it seems just as good, if not better than its predecessor. If you count the EFI trucks made in '86 and '87 they might have a fighting chance against the gmt400. Could someone explain the square discrimination? Thanks.
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I don't know why you say what you do. The 67-72s got a head start and have always had a following during the 15-18 years these trucks were made. Just here on this site, if you had been checking this forum regularly since you joined you would know just how very popular they are. If you had been looking to buy one you would see how prices have shot up... and if that isn't an indicator of desirability than there's no such thing as desire.
The only thing that hurts them is they begin the year after most street rod clubs and their shows cut off. Fpr cars, '73 meant 5mph bumpers and a noticeable influx of gov't sponsored design...from lowered performance to various safety designs. The trucks carried on from '72 as merely a style change with relatively the same mechanics, till the 700r4 came along, then in '87 the TBI. Added convenience comes from power windows and inside hood latch.
I was talking to the owner of one of the sweetest '84 shortbeds I have ever seen at the gas station yesterday. I've seen it around and at his house. He is probably about 70 and said he's a hot rodder (I knew that). Slammed, satin turquoise, black interior/tonneau cover, 81/82 bumper for turn signals, and 17" slots. One fine clean machine. People who know whaat they like have nothing against these trucks, as do those who don't care what anyone else is doing. Not that there aren't clubs, groups, and many websites whose sole focus is square bodies.
And I always thought Pintos "could look" cool and Pacers still suck!
