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baggedblaz · 06-02-2003, 03:42 AM

cost to build your custom truck-----$10-$25,000.00
post pics of your custom truck on internet-FREE
opinions from everyone on all message boards?
PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if you don't want your CUSTOM VEHICLES talked about maybe you shouldn't have built them in the first place?
everyone everywhere has a opinion about everything
too low,too high,wrong color,ugly interior,too stock, too RADICAL,
not enough motor,too much motor,too much chrome,
"wrong wheels " (my fav)lol
get my point ?
just my two cents.
i'm sure everyone has a opinion on my ride,
and i have my opinions of others but you know what
if you don't want your rides talked about don't show em or build em !
open a magazine for instance ?
how many trucks do you like or what is done to them??? and how many don't you like?
get my point yet?
lots of people on this message board including all years have some pretty bad ass rides and alot of time and money into them, anyone can buy a truck for 30 -50 grand right off the showroom floor but it takes a certain person to buy a truck and spend a little restoring or customizing to there own personality! i give KUDOS to all
who has tried as for one person saying what someone else thinks is smack i think he or they are pissin up the wrong tree!
yeah sure i have my opinions of a certain few trucks some good some bad but it is america the land of the free , freedom of speech and all that crap!
some of these trucks will probably end up in a garage never to be seen or you will never see the
end of them they just wont go away.
as for a few you will probably get to see grace the covers and pages of magazines or catalogs or shows in the future.
but for the few that we call ours yours or mine.
from stock fully restored to full on radical custom,all differ in styles and >
ONE THING IS FOR SURE THERE IS AN ASS IN EVERY ONE OF THOSE SEATS AND THAT ASS IS GONNA HAVE AN OPINION!
and thats the bottom line.

any one else got an opinion???
or is everone here robots!

**seacrow** · 06-02-2003, 08:11 AM

Here is my ass's opinion.

I think that the higher trim level trucks look better original and the base trucks are best suited for custon stuff, lowering, etc. The only thing I really don't like is 20-24" rims but only because I see so many rastafarian crack dealers that have them on late 80's and early 90's IMpalas.

Nonetheless, I applaud everyone on this board for knowledge and know how. It is amazing what some of these guys are capable of. It also makes me feel better knowing that I am not the only truck buff around that spends thousands on what a lot of people think is a "waste"

*Randy70C-10* · 06-02-2003, 08:21 AM

I think everyone should have a blower sticking through the hood.

400ex · 06-02-2003, 08:57 AM

67-72s should all run low 12s in the quarter. Even the huge honking 4x4s.

That would be a cool feeling...

67chevemall · 06-02-2003, 09:05 AM

You must feel better after getting that out!LOL
What I got from that is people who go buy new $30 000.
trucks are big a55 dumb a55es! with too much $$$.
Cheers

67chevemall · 06-02-2003, 09:06 AM

O ya and cut your roofs there too HIGH!

**old Rusty C10** · 06-02-2003, 09:15 AM

i tend to agree you post your truck to brag and or criticism if ya cant take the heat when someone doesnt like it dont bother to post it.. other than that if ya only want praise for whatever ya do just show mommy and daddy!

*Randy70C-10* · 06-02-2003, 09:35 AM

Where's the blower??

lol

67chevemall · 06-02-2003, 09:46 AM

That is a goood one!

**CPNE** · 06-02-2003, 09:56 AM

First of all, I agree, if you go for originality via customization you have to expect positive and negative feedback. Furthermore, I think those who do customize are by nature "closet attention seekers". Hell, any classic truck gets attention so I think we're all in that category to some degree or another. Nothing wrong with that unless you can't accept non-positive feedback.

I'd never purposely degrade anyone's truck, though I have from time-to-time berated e-bay auctions because of over-the-top absurdity (a subjective opinion) or outright misleading descriptions of the vehicle being sold. If I don't care for someone's truck, I skip commenting at all

Since I have a seat and an a$$ to set in it, here's my opinions:

I don't mind disk brakes swaps, moderate lowering, engine/tranny swaps, aftermarket a/c, aftermarket wheels, convenience upgrades, detailed engine compartments, performance upgrades, etc. So I'm not a strict purist.

I don't like chops, radical drops, 17 inch or larger wheels, bags, roll pans, louvers, shaved anything, frenched anything, (though I believe french women should shave), smoothed firewalls, seats that look out of place, small or radical steering wheels, wild customization, 88-98 beds, non-stock grilles, electronic gauges, one-piece windows, blowers, and cut dashes. But I respect you and your creativity if that's what you prefer!

My 2 cents on this (and it's gotten me in a few arguments but oh well).

*Randy70C-10* · 06-02-2003, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
(I believe french women should shave)

I almost spit my coffee out over that one.

lol

VTKidder · 06-02-2003, 10:29 AM

"I think that the higher trim level trucks look better original and the base trucks are best suited for custon stuff, lowering, etc."

I'll tend to agree with this one....dunno why, and really can't back up my opinion, but it strikes a chord, and makes sense to me.

stllookn · 06-02-2003, 11:07 AM

67chevemall...how about some more pics of that ride of yours! It really looks good from that angle. After over a year now I am just getting small details about how I want my custom to look. Your pic has convinced me to loose the bow tie. Get out the shaving cream...Mr. Lincoln has 'nother job to do!

Seriously...more pics of your ride please!

67chevemall · 06-02-2003, 11:28 AM

I'm trying do downsize the file size of these photo's
but it is being a #$%@.
tommorrow I'll get new ones!
Check out
http://www.geocities.com/blairthemusic/BLAIRTHEMUSIC

Page 2!!

Brad · 06-02-2003, 12:07 PM

I think it's all a matter of how you approach your dislike's and likes. It's called constructive criticism or positive criticism. It's all in how you say it. For example, I would be really pissed if someone said "your truck sucks!", but in striking up a conversation they said, "I'm not a big fan of _____, but I think such & such looks really nice."
I could go into more detail, but when I do, I usually get the glassy-eyed look. So I'll just simply say to keep your negative comments to yourself unless asked for your opinion, and then use tact when telling your thoughts. This is how I've always approached the issue.

Mudder · 06-02-2003, 01:10 PM

Just think how boring it would be if everyone had the same truck, same wheels/tires and all the same mods. Just think about going to a show with all stock trucks there. BORING! Everyone has different likes and dislikes and thats what makes the world go round..................If someone dont like my visor or wheels, who cares. I likem! That's what counts!

knucklebuster · 06-02-2003, 01:20 PM

Did I miss something?

lngbed71 · 06-02-2003, 01:33 PM

What started that???

dinnut · 06-02-2003, 01:58 PM

heres the blower! and street scoop

67chevemall · 06-02-2003, 02:04 PM

Kick A55 Deadly!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

67chevemall · 06-02-2003, 02:04 PM

Kick A55 Deadly!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

knucklebuster · 06-02-2003, 03:19 PM

WAS THAT TRUCK FOR SALE ON EBAY A WHILE BACK?

SWINGSAX68 · 06-02-2003, 03:32 PM

TO EACH HIS OWN!!!!!!!
I will never ever do any real body work, or any real paint shooting, or any real mechanic work, but I do respect what everyone does custom or stock.
Sometimes I feel like I haven't done crap to my truck, I'm usually there watching/helping as far as mecahnical stuff goes.
Sometimes I feel like all I do is care for the thing, and that makes me feel better, cause If I didn't care about it, it sure wouldn't have been running a while back, and now waiting for a 350.
Lets all just get a long....no arguing about whats better.....cause we all have different tastes......like drinking beer....it doesn't make you more of a man than drinking wine coolers......blah blah....same difference....
later guys..

knucklebuster · 06-02-2003, 03:41 PM

Thank you for your support

dubie · 06-02-2003, 03:50 PM

There has only been 1 67-72 that I ever came right out and thought was the worst piece of steel I have ever seen. Only because it no longer looked like a truck IMO, but this is only my opinion. I know a lot of guys here would love to have something that is this customized. But SWINGSAX68 said it best with
.

Quote:

TO EACH HIS OWN!!!!!!!

This is the one.

Other than that, I love to see custom things done to our trucks, as well as stock restorations. It's great to see what kind of originality people have when turning their truck into a 1 of a kind. So just do whatever you wanna do with your ride. After all, you are the one that is going to be driving it and looking at it every day. There are a ton of different opinions on this board, you're gonna have that with 8,000 + members, ya just gotta take the opinions with a grain of salt.

06-02-2003, 03:42 AM	#1
baggedblaz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Layton,Ut Posts: 196	Priceless! cost to build your custom truck-----$10-$25,000.00 post pics of your custom truck on internet-FREE opinions from everyone on all message boards? PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you don't want your CUSTOM VEHICLES talked about maybe you shouldn't have built them in the first place? everyone everywhere has a opinion about everything too low,too high,wrong color,ugly interior,too stock, too RADICAL, not enough motor,too much motor,too much chrome, "wrong wheels " (my fav)lol get my point ? just my two cents. i'm sure everyone has a opinion on my ride, and i have my opinions of others but you know what if you don't want your rides talked about don't show em or build em ! open a magazine for instance ? how many trucks do you like or what is done to them??? and how many don't you like? get my point yet? lots of people on this message board including all years have some pretty bad ass rides and alot of time and money into them, anyone can buy a truck for 30 -50 grand right off the showroom floor but it takes a certain person to buy a truck and spend a little restoring or customizing to there own personality! i give KUDOS to all who has tried as for one person saying what someone else thinks is smack i think he or they are pissin up the wrong tree! yeah sure i have my opinions of a certain few trucks some good some bad but it is america the land of the free , freedom of speech and all that crap! some of these trucks will probably end up in a garage never to be seen or you will never see the end of them they just wont go away. as for a few you will probably get to see grace the covers and pages of magazines or catalogs or shows in the future. but for the few that we call ours yours or mine. from stock fully restored to full on radical custom,all differ in styles and > ONE THING IS FOR SURE THERE IS AN ASS IN EVERY ONE OF THOSE SEATS AND THAT ASS IS GONNA HAVE AN OPINION! and thats the bottom line. any one else got an opinion??? or is everone here robots! __________________ '82 chev swb 4dr 2wd project '72 2wd blazer LT1/4L60E "SURFSIN" bagged 20's '71 2wd blazer '95 chev 2wd Xcab swb

06-02-2003, 08:11 AM	#2
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	Here is my ass's opinion. I think that the higher trim level trucks look better original and the base trucks are best suited for custon stuff, lowering, etc. The only thing I really don't like is 20-24" rims but only because I see so many rastafarian crack dealers that have them on late 80's and early 90's IMpalas. Nonetheless, I applaud everyone on this board for knowledge and know how. It is amazing what some of these guys are capable of. It also makes me feel better knowing that I am not the only truck buff around that spends thousands on what a lot of people think is a "waste" __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

06-02-2003, 09:05 AM	#5
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	You must feel better after getting that out!LOL What I got from that is people who go buy new $30 000. trucks are big a55 dumb a55es! with too much $$$. Cheers Last edited by 67chevemall; 07-09-2010 at 02:30 PM.

06-02-2003, 09:15 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	i tend to agree you post your truck to brag and or criticism if ya cant take the heat when someone doesnt like it dont bother to post it.. other than that if ya only want praise for whatever ya do just show mommy and daddy! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-02-2003, 09:56 AM	#10
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	First of all, I agree, if you go for originality via customization you have to expect positive and negative feedback. Furthermore, I think those who do customize are by nature "closet attention seekers". Hell, any classic truck gets attention so I think we're all in that category to some degree or another. Nothing wrong with that unless you can't accept non-positive feedback. I'd never purposely degrade anyone's truck, though I have from time-to-time berated e-bay auctions because of over-the-top absurdity (a subjective opinion) or outright misleading descriptions of the vehicle being sold. If I don't care for someone's truck, I skip commenting at all Since I have a seat and an a$$ to set in it, here's my opinions: I don't mind disk brakes swaps, moderate lowering, engine/tranny swaps, aftermarket a/c, aftermarket wheels, convenience upgrades, detailed engine compartments, performance upgrades, etc. So I'm not a strict purist. I don't like chops, radical drops, 17 inch or larger wheels, bags, roll pans, louvers, shaved anything, frenched anything, (though I believe french women should shave), smoothed firewalls, seats that look out of place, small or radical steering wheels, wild customization, 88-98 beds, non-stock grilles, electronic gauges, one-piece windows, blowers, and cut dashes. But I respect you and your creativity if that's what you prefer! My 2 cents on this (and it's gotten me in a few arguments but oh well). __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-02-2003, 08:21 AM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I think everyone should have a blower sticking through the hood.

06-02-2003, 08:57 AM	#4
400ex Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Damon, Tx Posts: 56	67-72s should all run low 12s in the quarter. Even the huge honking 4x4s. That would be a cool feeling...

06-02-2003, 09:06 AM	#6
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	O ya and cut your roofs there too HIGH!

06-02-2003, 09:35 AM	#8
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Where's the blower?? lol

06-02-2003, 09:46 AM	#9
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	That is a goood one!

06-02-2003, 10:29 AM	#12
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	"I think that the higher trim level trucks look better original and the base trucks are best suited for custon stuff, lowering, etc." I'll tend to agree with this one....dunno why, and really can't back up my opinion, but it strikes a chord, and makes sense to me.

06-02-2003, 11:07 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	67chevemall...how about some more pics of that ride of yours! It really looks good from that angle. After over a year now I am just getting small details about how I want my custom to look. Your pic has convinced me to loose the bow tie. Get out the shaving cream...Mr. Lincoln has 'nother job to do! Seriously...more pics of your ride please! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-02-2003, 11:28 AM	#14
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	I'm trying do downsize the file size of these photo's but it is being a #$%@. tommorrow I'll get new ones! Check out http://www.geocities.com/blairthemusic/BLAIRTHEMUSIC Page 2!!

06-02-2003, 12:07 PM	#15
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	I think it's all a matter of how you approach your dislike's and likes. It's called constructive criticism or positive criticism. It's all in how you say it. For example, I would be really pissed if someone said "your truck sucks!", but in striking up a conversation they said, "I'm not a big fan of _____, but I think such & such looks really nice." I could go into more detail, but when I do, I usually get the glassy-eyed look. So I'll just simply say to keep your negative comments to yourself unless asked for your opinion, and then use tact when telling your thoughts. This is how I've always approached the issue. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

06-02-2003, 01:10 PM	#16
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Just think how boring it would be if everyone had the same truck, same wheels/tires and all the same mods. Just think about going to a show with all stock trucks there. BORING! Everyone has different likes and dislikes and thats what makes the world go round..................If someone dont like my visor or wheels, who cares. I likem! That's what counts!



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06-02-2003, 01:20 PM	#17
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Did I miss something? __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

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06-02-2003, 01:58 PM	#19
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	heres the blower! and street scoop Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-02-2003, 02:04 PM	#20
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Kick A55 Deadly! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

06-02-2003, 03:19 PM	#22
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	WAS THAT TRUCK FOR SALE ON EBAY A WHILE BACK? __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

06-02-2003, 03:32 PM	#23
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	TO EACH HIS OWN!!!!!!! I will never ever do any real body work, or any real paint shooting, or any real mechanic work, but I do respect what everyone does custom or stock. Sometimes I feel like I haven't done crap to my truck, I'm usually there watching/helping as far as mecahnical stuff goes. Sometimes I feel like all I do is care for the thing, and that makes me feel better, cause If I didn't care about it, it sure wouldn't have been running a while back, and now waiting for a 350. Lets all just get a long....no arguing about whats better.....cause we all have different tastes......like drinking beer....it doesn't make you more of a man than drinking wine coolers......blah blah....same difference.... later guys.. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-02-2003, 03:41 PM	#24
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	From:Bartyles and James Thank you for your support __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

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