why do people ruin these trucks.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

energiesource · 09-19-2008, 04:59 PM

with the boxes from a newer chev? i mean do they honestly think it looks good?

vtblazer · 09-19-2008, 05:25 PM

To each their own, it's really that simple.

bean · 09-19-2008, 05:25 PM

To each his own I guess. But to me it just never looks right.

kelsfine69 · 09-19-2008, 05:33 PM

It was a fad for awhile

vtblazer · 09-19-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bean

To each his own I guess. But to me it just never looks right.

...and right there is why you'd never do it to one of your own trucks and personally, neither would I BUT...we all have our own ideas, likes and dislikes.

72gmcshorty · 09-19-2008, 06:16 PM

i did it to mine because i got the box for a couple hundred bucks. You try to find a short box up north for a couple hundred dollars that's not rusted out. Good luck

DirtyLarry · 09-19-2008, 06:35 PM

Speaking of which, there is one of these beds for sale in my town for only $100. Pretty good deal!

Personally, I think the 88-98 sportside beds look right at home on a 55-59 truck more than a 67-72.

http://pueblo.craigslist.org/pts/800518368.html

energiesource · 09-19-2008, 05:36 PM

i could understand if it was a rust bucket and they just needed a new box and thats what fit on and was cheap but it looks decent aside from the rims and the box, so i dontknow why

sweet70beast · 09-19-2008, 05:40 PM

The dash and seat are out of a newer truck too.

trx450duner · 09-19-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sweet70beast

The dash and seat are out of a newer truck too.

Good eye on that catch

DirtyLarry · 09-19-2008, 05:45 PM

That doesn't bother me. People converting K5 Blazers to 2wd bothers me.

*Shane* · 09-19-2008, 06:42 PM

Opinions are like .... ah ... nevermind.

Riveted1 · 09-19-2008, 07:08 PM

Oh come one Shane tell us! PLEEZE!

bad6772 · 09-19-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

Opinions are like .... ah ... nevermind.

LOL MY heroooooo...........And i could not agree more.....If you do not like...Dont LOOK...Why all the bashing...????..Its really easy.....One time i was in my truck and a Britney Spears song came on.....I cant stand her......So you know what i did.....I CHANGED THE CHANNEL.....Problem Solved.....

berencam · 09-19-2008, 07:23 PM

I actually really like that style bed on our trucks, but like shane said... or actually like he implied

.....

Ackattack · 09-19-2008, 07:26 PM

I was actually thinking about this the other day (not for my truck) but anyways. Using the 88-98 step bed, but cutting out the wheel opening and grafting in the correct wheel arch from a 67-72 step fender. The part I don't like about the 67-72 step beds is the way they roll under on the top.

I'll keep my fleetside though

big_al_71 · 09-19-2008, 07:41 PM

I agree they do not look right.......

67_C-30 · 09-19-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I agree they do not look right.......

1 more vote for the "it just ain't right" crowd!

AusMarty · 09-19-2008, 08:15 PM

Would you call this truck ruined !! ??

bad6772 · 09-19-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AusMarty

Would you call this truck ruined !! ??

Yeah that is one badazz ride no matter how you look at it.....and he IS a member.......

Gray Ghost · 09-19-2008, 09:42 PM

I'm definitely not a fan of that....put me in that same category for big wheels, skinny tires and frame rails on the ground.

I know to each his own and this is mine. Not dissing anyone who has done this, I'm just not into it....ruins the looks of our old trucks.

Senator350 · 09-19-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AusMarty

Would you call this truck ruined !! ??

I would have to call that truck ruined.
I guess I'm just the picky type, that eyeballs people's fender gaps... those body lines just aren't acceptable.

Husker · 09-19-2008, 08:24 PM

That problem could easily be fixed. I personally don't like truck where the body touches the ground(lowered). For 2wd I think the stock look ib best. Just my opinion.
Ron

Riveted1 · 09-19-2008, 08:55 PM

Just a reminder for folks to see post #11.

That is all.

thirdstreettito · 09-19-2008, 09:18 PM

I think you should at least keep the body parts as the same style. In other words, I hate the 89-98 beds. Although I do love the orange one.

09-19-2008, 05:25 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. To each their own, it's really that simple.

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bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. To each his own I guess. But to me it just never looks right.

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kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. It was a fad for awhile __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

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72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. i did it to mine because i got the box for a couple hundred bucks. You try to find a short box up north for a couple hundred dollars that's not rusted out. Good luck __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

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DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. Speaking of which, there is one of these beds for sale in my town for only $100. Pretty good deal! Personally, I think the 88-98 sportside beds look right at home on a 55-59 truck more than a 67-72. http://pueblo.craigslist.org/pts/800518368.html __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

09-19-2008, 04:59 PM	#1
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	why do people ruin these trucks.. with the boxes from a newer chev? i mean do they honestly think it looks good? Last edited by N2TRUX; 09-20-2008 at 12:28 AM.

09-19-2008, 05:36 PM	#8
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. i could understand if it was a rust bucket and they just needed a new box and thats what fit on and was cheap but it looks decent aside from the rims and the box, so i dontknow why

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sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. The dash and seat are out of a newer truck too. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

09-19-2008, 05:45 PM	#11
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. That doesn't bother me. People converting K5 Blazers to 2wd bothers me. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

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Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. Oh come one Shane tell us! PLEEZE! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

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09-19-2008, 07:26 PM	#16
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. I was actually thinking about this the other day (not for my truck) but anyways. Using the 88-98 step bed, but cutting out the wheel opening and grafting in the correct wheel arch from a 67-72 step fender. The part I don't like about the 67-72 step beds is the way they roll under on the top. I'll keep my fleetside though __________________ 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

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Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. I'm definitely not a fan of that....put me in that same category for big wheels, skinny tires and frame rails on the ground. I know to each his own and this is mine. Not dissing anyone who has done this, I'm just not into it....ruins the looks of our old trucks. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

09-19-2008, 08:24 PM	#23
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. That problem could easily be fixed. I personally don't like truck where the body touches the ground(lowered). For 2wd I think the stock look ib best. Just my opinion. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

09-19-2008, 08:55 PM	#24
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. Just a reminder for folks to see post #11. That is all. __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado Last edited by Riveted1; 09-19-2008 at 08:56 PM.

09-19-2008, 09:18 PM	#25
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: why do people ruin these trucks.. I think you should at least keep the body parts as the same style. In other words, I hate the 89-98 beds. Although I do love the orange one. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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