Interesting Comparison - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyDude · 06-17-2007, 11:57 AM

I was looking thru CraigsList and ran across this 67' SWB Dodge. Kinda interesting to look at what Dodge was doing in 67' and it's obvious how much better looking our Chevy's and GMC's were, IMHO.

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/351908178.html

ratrod67 · 06-17-2007, 12:08 PM

They have some serious potential.

**67 cst swb** · 06-18-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ratrod67

They have some serious potential.

that is sweet ratrod67...

ChevyDude · 06-17-2007, 12:18 PM

Wow, that does look good!!!

1970shortbed · 06-17-2007, 12:34 PM

honest i dont think that truck looks all that much different than the body style of the 63

streetstar · 06-17-2007, 12:34 PM

Time, money, attention to detail and a lot of love and almost anything can look sweet ----------

Look at whats happened with the godawful Mopars people were turning down as projects in the 80's that now fetch big coin everywhere --- now a 318 equipped Satellite goes for 10 grand --- the nerve

**special-K** · 06-17-2007, 11:30 PM

Those Dodges got da funk!!They are an unlikely rod.When done up,they really surprise people.They are non existant in my area in any form.As far as comparing to GMs,that body style ran from`61 to`71.So,it`s more like along the lines of a`60 to`66 GM.Here`s my old`69 Power Wagon with`68 hood...

ChevyDude · 06-17-2007, 11:47 PM

Cool pics Special-K!!!

RatRod67...Lets see some more pics of that Silver Dodge.

ratrod67 · 06-18-2007, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

RatRod67...Lets see some more pics of that Silver Dodge.

Not mine. Wish it was though!

krue · 06-17-2007, 11:51 PM

I hate it for y'all, they're still butt ugly. Sharp maybe, good looking....nope.

jkeady · 06-18-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by krue

I hate it for y'all, they're still butt ugly. Sharp maybe, good looking....nope.

Agreed

Chevy had the styling thing locked up for a long time.

(I do like the 74-78 Ford trucks better than that vintage Chevy, though

)

**special-K** · 06-18-2007, 07:07 AM

Chrysler has always been kinda out of the game when it comes to styling(among other things).But,these were the first modern all-incorporated bodys and back then they wanted it`s truckiness/bigger betterness to show through.Look at the trucks from FlOoReD and DOdGe.They`re mostly boxy.Those Dodges had the straight axle/leaf spring front end all the way through`71!!I always likes the bodyline on the bed.They are also built very heavy,as in`61 sheetmetal.I also always liked the wrap around windshield and the arched door window.I always compared them to`60-`66 GMs and`58-`60 Fords.They are boxes with styling "Q"s.In`61 we had just lost tailfins,it was the tailend of the "Jet-Age".You can say they`re fugginugly,but put all that into perspective when you do.Look at a`61 Dodge car compaired ti a`61 Impala(my favorite).It was the "overstyling" era between the`50s and the performance mid-`60s.A little truck like that 70/71 could be had with a 383 or (I believe) 440.That would be a powerful little fugly butt hauler.
Here`s a before lift shot.Packed for Snowmass,CO.Then,decided to go to Stuart,FL for the winter,first...

...and my favorite...

ChevyDude · 06-18-2007, 10:10 AM

Hey it's nice to open your mind and take a peek at what the other guys were doing. I still like the chevy's by far the best but it's cool to see something like that silver Dodge done up nice.

**Palf70Step** · 06-18-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Hey it's nice to open your mind and take a peek at what the other guys were doing. I still like the chevy's by far the best but it's cool to see something like that silver Dodge done up nice.

Anything someone takes the time to make it look as good as that Dodge does, is alright in my book. (Chevy still better though

)

PanelDeland · 06-18-2007, 06:35 PM

If it's a 60's-early 70's model anything it looks better than what we have to choose from now.I have had some Dodges from that era and they were good trucks.I personally like the 318/340 they used.Parts are a bit pricier and not as available.I prefer the Chev/GMC styling of the time but I would rather have the Siilver one than some of todays crap.Another plus for that body style is that at any given show you will compete against another 67-72 but I doubt he ever has to.Most cars built now are only distiguishable by the badging on them.Sadly I think style has lost out to ease of "mass" production and we will probably never see styling like the 50's-70's.
I know I have had chances to buy some pretty awesome muscle over the years that I passed up because it wasn't in decent enough shape to suit me.Those same cars are now worth 20-30 times what I could have had them for.I'm sure most members here did the same.

72 CustomCamper · 06-19-2007, 12:47 AM

Here's one of those old Dodge's that came to our cruise night this past Friday. I would of gotten more shots but it came in late...

Chuck

**Bob B.** · 06-19-2007, 02:50 AM

You won't find a tougher truck than a '61 to '71 Dodge, if you can keep them from rusting!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-19-2007, 03:19 AM

i personally like those dodge trucks, saw a longbed, lowered, flat black with racing seats and no hood stop in at a our cruise night at sonic drive in and it was sweet, only one in town that i know of thats fixed up

06-17-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Interesting Comparison I was looking thru CraigsList and ran across this 67' SWB Dodge. Kinda interesting to look at what Dodge was doing in 67' and it's obvious how much better looking our Chevy's and GMC's were, IMHO. http://denver.craigslist.org/car/351908178.html Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

06-17-2007, 12:08 PM	#2
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Interesting Comparison They have some serious potential. Attached Images

06-17-2007, 12:18 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Interesting Comparison Wow, that does look good!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

06-17-2007, 12:34 PM	#5
1970shortbed Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate new york Posts: 240	Re: Interesting Comparison honest i dont think that truck looks all that much different than the body style of the 63

06-17-2007, 12:34 PM	#6
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Interesting Comparison Time, money, attention to detail and a lot of love and almost anything can look sweet ---------- Look at whats happened with the godawful Mopars people were turning down as projects in the 80's that now fetch big coin everywhere --- now a 318 equipped Satellite goes for 10 grand --- the nerve

06-17-2007, 11:30 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Interesting Comparison Those Dodges got da funk!!They are an unlikely rod.When done up,they really surprise people.They are non existant in my area in any form.As far as comparing to GMs,that body style ran from`61 to`71.So,it`s more like along the lines of a`60 to`66 GM.Here`s my old`69 Power Wagon with`68 hood... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-17-2007 at 11:31 PM.

06-17-2007, 11:47 PM	#8
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Interesting Comparison Cool pics Special-K!!! RatRod67...Lets see some more pics of that Silver Dodge. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-17-2007 at 11:48 PM.

06-17-2007, 11:51 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Interesting Comparison I hate it for y'all, they're still butt ugly. Sharp maybe, good looking....nope. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-18-2007, 07:07 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Interesting Comparison Chrysler has always been kinda out of the game when it comes to styling(among other things).But,these were the first modern all-incorporated bodys and back then they wanted it`s truckiness/bigger betterness to show through.Look at the trucks from FlOoReD and DOdGe.They`re mostly boxy.Those Dodges had the straight axle/leaf spring front end all the way through`71!!I always likes the bodyline on the bed.They are also built very heavy,as in`61 sheetmetal.I also always liked the wrap around windshield and the arched door window.I always compared them to`60-`66 GMs and`58-`60 Fords.They are boxes with styling "Q"s.In`61 we had just lost tailfins,it was the tailend of the "Jet-Age".You can say they`re fugginugly,but put all that into perspective when you do.Look at a`61 Dodge car compaired ti a`61 Impala(my favorite).It was the "overstyling" era between the`50s and the performance mid-`60s.A little truck like that 70/71 could be had with a 383 or (I believe) 440.That would be a powerful little fugly butt hauler. Here`s a before lift shot.Packed for Snowmass,CO.Then,decided to go to Stuart,FL for the winter,first... ...and my favorite... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-18-2007 at 07:14 AM.

06-18-2007, 10:10 AM	#13
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Interesting Comparison Hey it's nice to open your mind and take a peek at what the other guys were doing. I still like the chevy's by far the best but it's cool to see something like that silver Dodge done up nice. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

06-18-2007, 06:35 PM	#15
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Interesting Comparison If it's a 60's-early 70's model anything it looks better than what we have to choose from now.I have had some Dodges from that era and they were good trucks.I personally like the 318/340 they used.Parts are a bit pricier and not as available.I prefer the Chev/GMC styling of the time but I would rather have the Siilver one than some of todays crap.Another plus for that body style is that at any given show you will compete against another 67-72 but I doubt he ever has to.Most cars built now are only distiguishable by the badging on them.Sadly I think style has lost out to ease of "mass" production and we will probably never see styling like the 50's-70's. I know I have had chances to buy some pretty awesome muscle over the years that I passed up because it wasn't in decent enough shape to suit me.Those same cars are now worth 20-30 times what I could have had them for.I'm sure most members here did the same. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 06-18-2007 at 06:36 PM.

06-19-2007, 12:47 AM	#16
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Interesting Comparison Here's one of those old Dodge's that came to our cruise night this past Friday. I would of gotten more shots but it came in late... Chuck Attached Images __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

06-19-2007, 02:50 AM	#17
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,321	Re: Interesting Comparison You won't find a tougher truck than a '61 to '71 Dodge, if you can keep them from rusting! __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

06-19-2007, 03:19 AM	#18
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Interesting Comparison i personally like those dodge trucks, saw a longbed, lowered, flat black with racing seats and no hood stop in at a our cruise night at sonic drive in and it was sweet, only one in town that i know of thats fixed up __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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