Should I?

[83gmc4x4]

I traded an F150 for a 1972 GMC custom 1500, 84,xxx miles, 250 inline six, 4 speed, no ps/pb. I've alway liked this body style of truck but the long bed step side is a bit odd looking. I got this truck because the only rust to be found was in the driver side rocker and I figured it would be a good hotrod project. As I was cleaning the truck out I found the original protecto plate and sales paper work in a folder under the seat. Should I go ahead and build it how I want or restore it original and keep a well preserved piece of history?

[sean1969c10]

Sounds like it is pretty complete and it might be a shame to break it up, they are only original once. There are lots of trucks out there that are already missing stuff that are great for building a hot rod. You could clean it up and sell it to fund finding a hot rod truck. On the other hand it's yours and the price was right. It's a tough call. We would love to see some pics!!!

[83gmc4x4]

Wouldn't take muc h to make it real slick, one rocker, a coat of paint and some new wood in the bed. I'll try to post some pics.

[83gmc4x4]

Tried to post pics directly from my computer but was unsuccessful. Is there a better way to post them? Maybe through photobucket?

[dmack91]

I would build it the way you want, you are the one enjoying it. Shouldn't be hard to find a LWB for sale for a reasonable price. I agree, the long steppers look odd.

As for posting pics, I just save them on my desktop. Then, in the box below the reply you are posting is a box that says manage attachments. Click on that, select desktop, and then select your picture. Simple enough generally.

[coops714x4]

If you do change the bed, I would be interested in it for a project if the price is right, Coop

[YBNORML]

Build it how you want. Your the one who drives it. As far as preserving a piece of history, cool but usually not worth the effort. The fact of the matter is, these are just trucks to most people. It's not a high dollar muscle car. Do whatever is gonna put the biggest smile on your face Just my .02cents

[OARNGESI]

build what you want

[83gmc4x4]

Thanks guys. I always liked the old copo cars, thought about building it some what like they were. Just a bare bones, no frills muscle truck. Guess it already has part of what i need! no ps/pb, a radio delete panel, and a third pedal!

If someone had a good regular bed I might be interested in trading? The bed has a small dent in the passeger side fender, and the wood is rotted out.