Internal struggle

[greygoose]

I am having a struggle within myself about what to do with my 68 anniversary.I got this truck only from wanting one for a long time and I had certain plans for it and how I wanted to fix it up.I came to this board to looking for ideas and to learn the overall basic of these trucks.And when I finally showed the truck,that I want to fix up,I found out that it's an 68 anniversary.So here is my struggle,after all these years of wanting a c10 and knowing how I wanted to fix it up,do I do it to this truck?Or do I just restore the truck,knowing in my heart that this in not what I wanted the truck for or how I wanted it to look.I am torn because through you guys I have learned that I have something special(so to speak) in the c10 world.So what do I do guys? PLEASE, I WELCOME ALL OPINIONS

[Longhorn Man]

in my opinion... and that's all it is... MY opinion...
if your truck is a survivor, or in real nice shape, or, if it is a loaded example... then it would be a good idea to try and preserve it... or sell it to someone who would preserve it.
If it is rouch, or not complete... could never be restored properly.... then do what ever you want.


However, in the end of it all, it's your truck. Do what makes YOU happy. We aren't talking COPO camaros here.

[67ChevyRedneck]

I say do what YOU want with it. I got flack for cutting up a 67 stepside fender for a fuel door. I didn't care. It was suggested I buy another fender to cut up and sell my 67 fender, but that's a pain in the ass and I already had the fender

With THAT said...... if you don't care about your truck being original, all a person really needs to make a 68 look like a 50th that can't be reproduce easily with paint, etc is the gold colored interior pieces. You can become a subscribing member and sell off the pieces to someone who needs them or who wants to make a 50th?

With THAT said... I think 50th's look AWESOME! I may try to "copy one" someday

[thirdstreettito]

If it is fully loaded or a good survivor, I'd restore it. If it is low option or not really a survivor then I would do whatever I want with it.

This is all MY opinion.

[ETsC10]

I'm not a collector of the 50th's only because I can't afford to be.
Those trucks, stock, will surely appreciate way faster than common
and molested trucks.
I, personally, would try to find a way to barn that one and look for
a builder to quench your thirst for a hotrod...or sell to a home that
cares for it's history.

Just ask Stllookn how fanatical a 50th owner can be!!

[70cst]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

in my opinion... and that's all it is... MY opinion...
if your truck is a survivor, or in real nice shape, or, if it is a loaded example... then it would be a good idea to try and preserve it... or sell it to someone who would preserve it.
If it is rouch, or not complete... could never be restored properly.... then do what ever you want.


However, in the end of it all, it's your truck. Do what makes YOU happy. We aren't talking COPO camaros here.

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I say do what YOU want with it. I got flack for cutting up a 67 stepside fender for a fuel door. I didn't care. It was suggested I buy another fender to cut up and sell my 67 fender, but that's a pain in the ass and I already had the fender

With THAT said...... if you don't care about your truck being original, all a person really needs to make a 68 look like a 50th that can't be reproduce easily with paint, etc is the gold colored interior pieces. You can become a subscribing member and sell off the pieces to someone who needs them or who wants to make a 50th?

With THAT said... I think 50th's look AWESOME! I may try to "copy one" someday

Good points.

[special-K]

Tell us what you had in mind for a C/10 and go from there.Maybe you can be happy with a mix of the two.A hot rodded 50th could be put back to stock.But,if a certain color was a big part of your vision...let`s see this truck.Got pics?

[greygoose]

It's in good shape with low options,a lot of surface rust.I have to put in new rocker panels on both sides and a outer cab ext on drivers side.The inside is in good shape,but needs seats redone.The bed will differently have to be sand blasted.Over all it is a very solid good running truck.My plans were to lower it with coils and shocks and put a set of 20's on it.The gold color I am not to crazy about,I wanted it black.The best example I can give you guys on how I wanted it to look,is to look at the one that Poterbuilt has done or is doing in this thread 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=314716 I like that look without the air ride stuff ,just wanted to put it on some 20's and lower it as far as would go with being able to make turns.So I guess my other big thing would be the color.Do you guys know of any that look similar to what I have in mind with the gold and white lowered on 20's,when maybe I can wrap my head around the colors.Here is how it look it's not in bad shape at all as far as I can see,but then again I haven't took it apart either.Here are some pics sorry not that good with a camera,I'll take more in the future

[big_al_71]

My opinion is to build what you have in your head.
What do you have in mind as far as what your ideal truck is?
Reason I ask there are many buckets out there for really cheap money so you can buy one build a hot rod or whatever you are thinking about and preserve the 50th to its orginal glory and have the best of both worlds.

[Skirkpat]

I would put it up for sale and try to make a few extra bucks from someone who thinks the heritage is worth more, it obviously is not what you want, if you can turn a profit, you might be able to buy a nicer starting point, everyone wins. In the last 2 years I have sold off alot of great cars, a 1969 SS Chevelle, 71 Convertible Chevelle, (2) 79 TA's (2) 67 Mustangs. They meant more ($) to others than me. I don't miss them because I replaced them with something new that I love, My Suburban. Most people who I tell this to think I am crazy, but it took a while while to realize what other people think about me is irrelavant , I don't want cars I am afraid to drive, I want something unique, and personal. I do not envy guys with 10 cars in a garage, that they collect, I have done that it really is not much fun. Driving them and working on them is what makes it fun for me.

[stllookn]

Just ask Stllookn how fanatical a 50th owner can be!!

I didn't know it showed!!!!!!!

Seriously...I only have three of them...one is going to be a 100 pt. restoration because I have all the papers, the other is going to be a stock body with all the upgrades and comforts because I am going to use it to haul a camper every weekend and the last one is going to Taiiwan or China because it is a rusted out hulk...I have no regrets scrapping one of these trucks when it is due. It just makes the remaining trucks more valuable!

Do what you want with it and don't feel guilty...there are plenty of good trucks still left to restore!

[dhaymaker]

Over the years I've been working on old cars and trucks, I think I've found the most pleasure from doing what I wanted to do! Too many things we do in this life are governed by someone else's rules. With my trucks, my motorcycles, or my various toys, it's nice to be able to do what I want. Sure, I'm aware of certain "special" trucks or whatever, but when it's mine I'm more inclinded to do what I want and I'm more likely to enjoy the results. That's my suggestion to you! I don't know about your age, experience, or whatever, but if you think you are going to look back on it and have some regrets, sell the truck and look for one you can have fun with!

[special-K]

The color looks a million times better when fresh.Black is black and makes for a wicked look.

[michael bustamante]

Originally Posted by special-K

The color looks a million times better when fresh.Black is black and makes for a wicked look.

these pics look NICE!!! Your truck would look good sittin like this with fresh gold on white like this one And you have the gold options too!! I say make your 50 th look like this. Besides like everyone is saying, its your truck, and there is others out there to restore, besides if your biggest mod is going to be lowering then the next owner(if there is one) can put stock suspension in it no problem,

[CG]

I tried to sell my extremely rare 68 K20 50th for 300 bucks and had no takers...The fact that there is no body, box, interior, or drive train might have something to do with it =)

The only thing I would do if you aren't going to restore it is maybe sell off any of the interior that's usable to someone that is trying to restore one.

I wouldnt worry about the model...fix it how you have it pictured in your head.


(I was being sarcastic about the extremely rare thing)

[jbristo67]

Unless you C notch it. Then you would have to do a frame swap

[ChevLoRay]

It is very easy for us to tell you what to do to your truck. It also doesn't cost us a dime for you to work on your truck. Kinda like, no job is too hard for someone else to do. Based on what I see in the pix, I say you should do what you want and make it what you want it to be. I say that because, after almost 10 years, my truck is all over town, waiting on "someone" else to do something to it that I can't do. If you have the talent and you have the $$$, there's no time like now. As you get older, you'll wish you had. Until you do get older, you may not fully grasp the gravity of the bucket list. At 61, I'm getting a better feel for it.

[theyammieguy]

Do it the way you want it. Its just a truck not some rare artifact.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by theyammieguy

Do it the way you want it. Its just a truck not some rare artifact.

I hate this mentality. Everybody says its "nothing special" or "it's a not Yenko" and " its just a truck." The same thing used to be said about Camaros, Chevelles and GTO's and look at what they are worth now. These trucks are climbing rising in value year by year, and fine examples already bring more money than anybody thought was ever possible. Go tell someone that has paid Jerry Brown to restore to their truck that "its just a truck". Some of Jerry's restos cost more than a lot of people's house!

This is not a slam or by no means anything personal against you yammieguy, because tons of people think this way. I'm just saying that for some of us, these trucks are "it". If I hit the lottery and win $200 million, I am still going have these trucks - (in fact, I whole lot more of them!) As crazy as it sounds when I go to car show or big meet, I get more excited about seeing a super fine example of one these over a stack of Camaros or Chevelles or Vettes - not that I don't love the cars. These are just more than "just a truck" to me. They are my favorite vehicle, bar none.

[special-K]

Built from parts and painted like a 50th awhile back,just for comparison:

[metalman1968]

Nice pics. Nice trucks. Would be a tough call for me as well. But I like to cut things up.

[greygoose]

Thanks guys for your honest opinions and after thinking about it for awhile and after seeing special-k's truck,which before I saw it ,I didn't it would work with what I wanted to do.But now that I have seen his truck I think I can be happy with something similar.So again thanks guys for all your help.

[67_C-30]

Here's a few 50th's with aftermarket wheels and dropped. The upkeep on the gold and white would much easier than black, but black looks gorgeous on these trucks.

[Bob 68327]

Here's mine no 20's but it has been modified !!! I say do what you want with it It's Yours !!! Bob

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Here's mine no 20's but it has been modified !!! I say do what you want with it It's Yours !!! Bob

I started to post your truck, but I figgered you'd see this and chime in! Seeing them done like your's and the ones above would make it hard for me to change the color if I had a 50th. It actually makes me want to clone one!!