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BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 12-06-2009, 08:06 PM

We all love our trucks, but if you had to change one thing you regret what would it be? Remember only one. I would have lowered mine first. What about you guys?

EyeH8the24 · 12-06-2009, 08:20 PM

bought just one with no rust !

**Stocker** · 12-06-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EyeH8the24

bought just one with no rust !

I did, but that was more than 32 years ago, and.....

I wish I had spent the extra $$$ for a 383 when I had the 350 rebuilt.

ckexswb · 12-06-2009, 09:15 PM

Wish i kept all the glove box goods.....and looked under the seat.

redbaron69 · 12-06-2009, 09:18 PM

just getting started good on my frame off. this will be good food for thought for me

as of now wishing i would have kept the ones i have sold over the years.

white 67 · 12-06-2009, 09:29 PM

The thing would change is not buying cheep parts from brothers, I have replaced lots parts twice.

rwolf9653 · 12-06-2009, 09:33 PM

I wish that I hadn't pulled off my trim and filled the holes, and sold it (the trim that is), only to want it back again two years later.

72BlckButy · 12-06-2009, 08:26 PM

Been there done that...

**Palf70Step** · 12-06-2009, 09:40 PM

Probably kept it as a 6 and stepside. Drove it more before the tear down.

**clay68c10** · 12-06-2009, 09:59 PM

Thrown a quickie rebuild in the non-original 402 and saved money for a 6.0 and overdrive.

DonsCST · 12-06-2009, 10:38 PM

I wish I could have talked Dad out of cutting holes in the doors to install speakers

capev86 · 12-06-2009, 10:41 PM

made a tally of all the issues on my 72 burb and haggled the price down some more. i did still get a one owner 3/4 ton nearly rust free truck for $7500 and have been able to drive it while doing repairs and minor mods. the need for a full off resto is many years off. atleast it has a big tarp on it now to keep the snow off.

tcb-1 · 12-06-2009, 10:48 PM

giving the original tailgate chains away.

.......just 'cause they were on the truck when she rolled out of Fremont plant in Jan, '69.

big_al_71 · 12-06-2009, 11:16 PM

not doing my air ride when the truck was in pieces!!!!!

72BlckButy · 12-07-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

not doing my air ride when the truck was in pieces!!!!!

Why's that big al???

big_al_71 · 12-07-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Why's that big al???

Nate that I wish I would had done my air-ride while my truck was completely apart instead of thinking about doing it now that is finished and I am driving it..No big deal next one I get will be on air...

68Stepbed · 12-07-2009, 09:12 AM

Not made it so nice. I don't enjoy driving it as much knowing how much $$$ invested.

lt704 · 12-07-2009, 09:53 AM

i would like to change my 1994 stepside bed for a original stepside bed for my 1968

c10addict · 12-07-2009, 10:33 AM

The wheels on my 68.... Billet Specialties has quite a few that I like..

OhOneWS6 · 12-07-2009, 11:30 AM

Kept it garaged for the last 20 years.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-07-2009, 03:06 PM

so far, half doing my brakelines, and pulling trim off, and re using 40 Yo soft lines

fdbdw · 12-07-2009, 04:33 PM

Would have painted it a different color, I love black but having 2 black truck equals alot of washing

mclairmo · 12-07-2009, 05:28 PM

Would have bought a 4x4 instead of 2wd.

marcsRX · 12-07-2009, 05:29 PM

I would have bought a truck in better condition to begin with....

A69C10 · 12-07-2009, 05:38 PM

start with an untouched stock truck and not someone's project gone bad!!!

12-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#1
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	What would you change? We all love our trucks, but if you had to change one thing you regret what would it be? Remember only one. I would have lowered mine first. What about you guys? __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

12-06-2009, 08:20 PM	#2
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: What would you change? bought just one with no rust ! __________________ DOH !!!!!!!

12-06-2009, 09:15 PM	#4
ckexswb 67-72=-5 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: calif/ beach Posts: 807	Re: What would you change? Wish i kept all the glove box goods.....and looked under the seat.

12-06-2009, 09:18 PM	#5
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: What would you change? just getting started good on my frame off. this will be good food for thought for me as of now wishing i would have kept the ones i have sold over the years. __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed

12-06-2009, 09:29 PM	#6
white 67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: coupeville ,washington Posts: 348	Re: What would you change? The thing would change is not buying cheep parts from brothers, I have replaced lots parts twice.

12-06-2009, 09:33 PM	#7
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: What would you change? I wish that I hadn't pulled off my trim and filled the holes, and sold it (the trim that is), only to want it back again two years later. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban Last edited by rwolf9653; 12-06-2009 at 09:33 PM. Reason: spelling

12-06-2009, 08:26 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What would you change? Been there done that... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-06-2009, 09:40 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: What would you change? Probably kept it as a 6 and stepside. Drove it more before the tear down. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-06-2009, 09:59 PM	#10
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,990	Re: What would you change? Thrown a quickie rebuild in the non-original 402 and saved money for a 6.0 and overdrive. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-06-2009, 10:38 PM	#11
DonsCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NewMexico Posts: 59	Re: What would you change? I wish I could have talked Dad out of cutting holes in the doors to install speakers

12-06-2009, 10:41 PM	#12
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: What would you change? made a tally of all the issues on my 72 burb and haggled the price down some more. i did still get a one owner 3/4 ton nearly rust free truck for $7500 and have been able to drive it while doing repairs and minor mods. the need for a full off resto is many years off. atleast it has a big tarp on it now to keep the snow off.

12-06-2009, 10:48 PM	#13
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: What would you change? giving the original tailgate chains away. .......just 'cause they were on the truck when she rolled out of Fremont plant in Jan, '69. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

12-06-2009, 11:16 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What would you change? not doing my air ride when the truck was in pieces!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-07-2009, 09:12 AM	#17
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: What would you change? Not made it so nice. I don't enjoy driving it as much knowing how much $$$ invested. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-07-2009, 09:53 AM	#18
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	Re: What would you change? i would like to change my 1994 stepside bed for a original stepside bed for my 1968



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12-07-2009, 10:33 AM	#19
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: What would you change? The wheels on my 68.... Billet Specialties has quite a few that I like.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

12-07-2009, 11:30 AM	#20
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: What would you change? Kept it garaged for the last 20 years. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

12-07-2009, 03:06 PM	#21
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What would you change? so far, half doing my brakelines, and pulling trim off, and re using 40 Yo soft lines __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-07-2009, 04:33 PM	#22
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	Re: What would you change? Would have painted it a different color, I love black but having 2 black truck equals alot of washing

12-07-2009, 05:28 PM	#23
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: What would you change? Would have bought a 4x4 instead of 2wd.

12-07-2009, 05:29 PM	#24
marcsRX 68 C10 SWB Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 216	Re: What would you change? I would have bought a truck in better condition to begin with.... __________________ "How much physical pain do you go through on a daily basis that you can directly attribute to your lack of intelligence?" -R0bman

12-07-2009, 05:38 PM	#25
A69C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: McDonough,GA Posts: 123	Re: What would you change? start with an untouched stock truck and not someone's project gone bad!!!

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