Whats the next "67 to 72"??

[Vintage Windmills]

The year is 2035 or so. Which trucks are desirable and being restored then, like the 67 to 72 are now?

Trying to look past their current status as work trucks or not new and not classic, I'm thinking that will change and the gmt 400 series will be pretty popular. They sold in huge numbers, while being relatively simple still (more so pre 95 or so), easy to work on, great ride, and comfortable interiors with nice options. They had a wide variety of colors and still used 2 tone paint frequently.

Also they are the first extended cabs made by GM!! That makes them kind of special I think.

So thats my thought, what do you guys think?

[EARNHARDT#3]

I suppose it's only logical. The 73-87 are also very popular so the 88-98 should be next.

[hdzammo]

Avalanche

[kwmech]

That is, if the electronics are available to keep them running

[mattybilt79]

I see my retirement now! Going to start stock piling door hinge pin and bushing sets and ecm/tcm's for 87 up trucks!

[Vintage Windmills]

Interesting thought on the avalanche. also think the Hummers may turn out to be pretty classic but they are too rare to have the widespread appeal and parts availability.

[67ctener]

I think everything up till 87 is desired to be restored now. I think the next 67-72 will be the 88-98 era. I even see the 82-93 s10 as popular candidates. I had an extremely nice 92 c1500 short box and I regret everyday getting rid of it.

[Mapearso]

88-98

here's mine. deluxe two-tone silverado 2WD, 5.7L, reg cab, short bed, loaded -- i'm the 2nd owner, 225,000 miles on it

[PAWS 72]

Originally Posted by Mapearso

88-98

here's mine. deluxe two-tone silverado 2WD, 5.7L, reg cab, short bed, loaded -- i'm the 2nd owner, 225,000 miles on it

Good looking truck.

[imjeff]

67 to 72.

Jeff

[austinstocker]

Originally Posted by imjeff

67 to 72.

Jeff

Agreed

[bpatrol]

that early 90's 454 truck in black? I don't recall the exact year

[aod92]

Originally Posted by bpatrol

that early 90's 454 truck in black? I don't recall the exact year

I agree....Cool truck for sure!

[bpatrol]

he asked in the future what other trucks besides the 67-72 meaning newer truck.
may be collectable.

[imjeff]

Yeah, I know. I was saying the next 67-72 will be 67-72 meaning there won't be another like it to me. Sorry you didn't get it.

[jeffahart]

In 2035. Bad news, it won't be a Chevy. It will be the 04-05 Ram 5.9 HO diesels. Very nice trucks. That will only be a 30 year truck, but I think survivors of that make and model with the 5.9 cummins will be hot items.

[EARNHARDT#3]

Originally Posted by jeffahart

In 2035. Bad news, it won't be a Chevy. It will be the 04-05 Ram 5.9 HO diesels. Very nice trucks. That will only be a 30 year truck, but I think survivors of that make and model with the 5.9 cummins will be hot items.

I doubt it. They'll all be wrecked because kids are modifying and beating the heck out of them. Maybe they'll sell bed patch panels for where stacks once came through the bed floor LOL

[jeffahart]

Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

I doubt it. They'll all be wrecked because kids are modifying and beating the heck out of them. Maybe they'll sell bed patch panels for where stacks once came through the bed floor LOL

Then it looks like you may be seeing a lot of old Fords on the road by that time. And if you look at the kids my sons age, around 20, they will see what is desirable to drive as different than you and I. And right now my son wants a Raptor. If I took him to get a truck right now today, we'd be at the Ford lot. We are driving the vehicles we drove in our 20s and I believe that visibility is making them popular to some extent. But what will my/our son(s) buy 30 years from now as a project vehicle. That's the question. You never know. My grandfather died a very old man a few years ago. When he was 20 they thought there would never be a day when there would not be horses on the road. It could well come down that cash for clunkers comes back with a vengeance; and to the point it could become cost prohibitive to eve own one let alone drive a 30+ year old vehicle. Dodge may be gone, would not argue that. Our children could well see a day when there are no longer any Chrysler or GM vehicles on the road. Very sad to contemplate.

[67swb72klb]

the next "67 to 72"?
the only way that will happen is if they start making them again

[special-K]

The 100th anniversary Chevys will be collectible, but something about those '23-'27s has set them apart from the get-go.

In 2035 all the Dodges will be gone and the Cummins in the Chevys & GMCs!

it's a fact that the 88-98s already are, and have been, a special segment of GM truck that carries an appeal not too unlike what made the 67-72s what they've been since they were made. I've always liked the early trucks and '72 was as modern as a truck ever had to get, while remaining that simple old Chevy. That stayed true for decades, in my mind, and their age then started adding to their appeal. By then the 88-98s were out and they sure seemed a huge step away from a real truck at the time. But, I did see them as GM looking farther ahead. Now looking back, they sure were looking ahead. Now, they seem as modern as a truck needs to be for today, and have a classic appeal. They also have a clean no BS style that stands the test of time and are much more simple to work on than what followed. One good thing is there has always been great parts support for these.

In the future some things will never change. You will always see older GM trucks being loved and fixed up, as always.

[mattybilt79]

There will always be a popular trend in trucks just like the diesel wars that continue to rage on. As far as being collectable/desireable it will take a long time for the squares to get to the 67-72 mark simply due to their mass production. Besides that they have been popular all along. There will be more desirable option trucks which is already a trend. I don't think factory big block trucks will ever be as cool as they once were considering new technology. Late 70's- 80's vehicles are the number one target of the epa and other government agencies and tree huggers to get off the roads. Its hard to say but the 67-72 trend is 20 years old itself so who knows.

[Kennuck]

By 2035 our control of vehicle operation will be eliminated and vehicles will be self driving. We will be forced by the government to surrender our old vehicles in the name of safety and the environment. Drive them now while you can.

[tommys72]

We will be forced by the government to surrender our old vehicles in the name of safety and the environment.


theyre gonna have to shoot me!

[leftybass209]

The gmt400 is already getting to their own collectible status but I think we are nearing the end of this type of era. Better manufacuring techniques and less rust means more vehicles remaining on the road. I reference the 1990's Acura Integra and Honda Civics. Regardless of what people feel about imports, these cars seen huge aftermarket support, but little mechanical and electronic support. The end result was beautiful vehicles that couldn't be registered because of numerous issues like ABS, crank sensors, air sensors and faulty gauges. They cost more to rebuild and maintain than discarding and buying new vehicles because people can't afford the high priced electronic equipment used to diagnose issues, and the auto zone and oreillys scanners just don't cut it a lot of the time. The allure of these classic vehicles was that they were easily modified and the average mechanic could afford the parts to do the work. Don't get me wrong, vehicles will always be modified certainly, but you could never expect an "lmctruck" or "classic industries" restoration type all inclusive magazine carrying gen5 camaro or 2015 Silverado replacement door panels, misc gaskets, and reproduced parts.

[BHM298]

Originally Posted by leftybass209

The gmt400 is already getting to their own collectible status but I think we are nearing the end of this type of era. Better manufacuring techniques and less rust means more vehicles remaining on the road. I reference the 1990's Acura Integra and Honda Civics. Regardless of what people feel about imports, these cars seen huge aftermarket support, but little mechanical and electronic support. The end result was beautiful vehicles that couldn't be registered because of numerous issues like ABS, crank sensors, air sensors and faulty gauges. They cost more to rebuild and maintain than discarding and buying new vehicles because people can't afford the high priced electronic equipment used to diagnose issues, and the auto zone and oreillys scanners just don't cut it a lot of the time. The allure of these classic vehicles was that they were easily modified and the average mechanic could afford the parts to do the work. Don't get me wrong, vehicles will always be modified certainly, but you could never expect an "lmctruck" or "classic industries" restoration type all inclusive magazine carrying gen5 camaro or 2015 Silverado replacement door panels, misc gaskets, and reproduced parts.

I agree. Working as a mechanic, I see so many people come in and give up on cars that don't really need that much work. Cars are more sophisticated and are seen as throwaways. That's the world we live in. I have a 1500 dollar scanner that STILL doesn't do a lot of things needed to diagnose newer vehicles. Its hard to tell what will be the next classic. But, as mentioned, it's not a hobby/necessity for the next/current generation to tinker with cars. Even the "gearhead" kids base their mechanical theory on "crossthread is better than no thread." Oh well. We'll keep as many on the road as we can, right?