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1970witha355 · 04-04-2013, 08:41 PM

I took a pic of my truck the way it is now. Then put it on the computer and chopped the top, lowered it, removed fenders and hood. Dont mind the ford flathead engine its the only sideways pic of an engine I could find quickly. Any thoughts???

1970witha355 · 04-04-2013, 09:45 PM

here is one with more suitable wheels and tires

*Southern Shaker* · 04-04-2013, 09:51 PM

I Like it Its Diffrent more traditional rat rod

richards72chevy · 04-04-2013, 09:55 PM

May be lose the bed and shorten the wheel base.

*Southern Shaker* · 04-04-2013, 09:57 PM

i agree with richard if anything id bring the rear axle up about 3 feet

richards72chevy · 04-04-2013, 09:59 PM

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richards72chevy · 04-04-2013, 10:04 PM

I wouldn't add a bunch of junk to it.In the pic i posted i think the truck would have looked better with out all that added crap.Why add more after you have removed?Maybe a little section removed through the cab.

buckskins4ever · 04-04-2013, 10:10 PM

Chop it, drop it, and shorten it......but dont rat rod it. But thats just me, I dont like rat rods. I like a finished look.

68 short step · 04-05-2013, 01:56 PM

Imo, dummmm

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*Mister-B* · 04-05-2013, 02:22 PM

I'm a long bed fan, but for some reason, where you chopped the roof, and dropped the truck, it makes the bed and distance between the wheels look like they are 40 feet long. I expect to see a mast with a sail in the bed that folds up so you can sail it in the harbor lol.
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1970witha355 · 04-05-2013, 06:06 PM

LMAO....dont want it to look like a sailboat! The only reason I dont want to fix it up nice is around here nice ones dont bring the kind of money it would take to build it. I would be ahead to buy one already built. I saw a 1970 with a gorgeous black paint and realistic flame job, lowered, airbagged, custom interior, custom wheels, flawless truck with a well built 383 stroker with a 671 blower on it and the guy cant get $10,000 for it. That is just sickening. I just thought it would be cool to make it unique. I really dont know what to do with it yet.

*Mister-B* · 04-05-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970witha355

LMAO....dont want it to look like a sailboat! The only reason I dont want to fix it up nice is around here nice ones dont bring the kind of money it would take to build it. I would be ahead to buy one already built. I saw a 1970 with a gorgeous black paint and realistic flame job, lowered, airbagged, custom interior, custom wheels, flawless truck with a well built 383 stroker with a 671 blower on it and the guy cant get $10,000 for it. That is just sickening. I just thought it would be cool to make it unique. I really dont know what to do with it yet.

Lol. Well, you might be looking at it all wrong. Instead of viewing it like your 401(k) statement, just get the truck for your use and enjoyment, with a long term view of having the truck forever
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hopped up · 04-05-2013, 06:28 PM

I would just drop it and put some cool wheels on it. These trucks arent meant to be chopped and fenderless. And cant be a rat rod (dont know why anyone would want a rat rod anyways)
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chvtrkman · 04-05-2013, 10:36 PM

I like the concept...definately different,but I agree with the belief that the longbed looks a bit out of place in combination with the chopped roof.Something proportional about it seems to be just "not right".I like longbeds..(I own one myself)..I'm being a little biased here,but me thinks you need a 292 to power it. (heh-heh).Whatever you decide to do,remember that it's your design,so YOU gotta like it.I'm just sayin'....

leftybass209 · 04-06-2013, 01:07 PM

Are you building the truck for you, or are you building it to flip? Hardly anywhere will show a return investment on a restored vehicle. Honestly if I had the choice to purchase a c10 rat rod or something older that fits the style better, I'd choose the latter. It just depends on what's more important to you, the money it will bring later or the enjoyment it will bring you now.
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richards72chevy · 04-06-2013, 10:33 PM

From what i hear the laws about fenderless vehicles are some what strict.It would look different and stand out for shure.

**special-K** · 04-07-2013, 10:07 AM

Why not chop the top............................OFF? Mights as well make 'er a roadster. I like the idea of minimal wheelbase,too,for that t-bucket vibe. I'd keep the bed but as short as ever possible...like a t-bucket

**chiefcfd** · 04-07-2013, 10:18 AM

Roadster version. It's yours do what YOU want. I don't plan on ever selling mine.

04-04-2013, 08:41 PM	#1
1970witha355 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Inverness, Fl Posts: 20	Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... I took a pic of my truck the way it is now. Then put it on the computer and chopped the top, lowered it, removed fenders and hood. Dont mind the ford flathead engine its the only sideways pic of an engine I could find quickly. Any thoughts??? Attached Images

04-04-2013, 09:45 PM	#2
1970witha355 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Inverness, Fl Posts: 20	Re: Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... here is one with more suitable wheels and tires Attached Images

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richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... I wouldn't add a bunch of junk to it.In the pic i posted i think the truck would have looked better with out all that added crap.Why add more after you have removed?Maybe a little section removed through the cab.

04-04-2013, 10:10 PM	#8
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... Chop it, drop it, and shorten it......but dont rat rod it. But thats just me, I dont like rat rods. I like a finished look.

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Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... I'm a long bed fan, but for some reason, where you chopped the roof, and dropped the truck, it makes the bed and distance between the wheels look like they are 40 feet long. I expect to see a mast with a sail in the bed that folds up so you can sail it in the harbor lol. Posted via Mobile Device

04-05-2013, 06:06 PM	#11
1970witha355 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Inverness, Fl Posts: 20	Re: Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... LMAO....dont want it to look like a sailboat! The only reason I dont want to fix it up nice is around here nice ones dont bring the kind of money it would take to build it. I would be ahead to buy one already built. I saw a 1970 with a gorgeous black paint and realistic flame job, lowered, airbagged, custom interior, custom wheels, flawless truck with a well built 383 stroker with a 671 blower on it and the guy cant get $10,000 for it. That is just sickening. I just thought it would be cool to make it unique. I really dont know what to do with it yet.

04-05-2013, 06:28 PM	#13
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... I would just drop it and put some cool wheels on it. These trucks arent meant to be chopped and fenderless. And cant be a rat rod (dont know why anyone would want a rat rod anyways) Posted via Mobile Device

04-05-2013, 10:36 PM	#14
chvtrkman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 178	Re: Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... I like the concept...definately different,but I agree with the belief that the longbed looks a bit out of place in combination with the chopped roof.Something proportional about it seems to be just "not right".I like longbeds..(I own one myself)..I'm being a little biased here,but me thinks you need a 292 to power it. (heh-heh).Whatever you decide to do,remember that it's your design,so YOU gotta like it.I'm just sayin'.... __________________ _____________________________________________ 69 C-20 292, 4 spd O/D, 4:56 rears. No a/c p/s p/b p/w......restoration project,"Operation:Stovebolt" 78 C-10 305 TH350 new (old) daily driver 02 Suburban Z71 a.k.a. the family truckster 99 Silverado 1500 Z71

04-06-2013, 01:07 PM	#15
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... Are you building the truck for you, or are you building it to flip? Hardly anywhere will show a return investment on a restored vehicle. Honestly if I had the choice to purchase a c10 rat rod or something older that fits the style better, I'd choose the latter. It just depends on what's more important to you, the money it will bring later or the enjoyment it will bring you now. Posted via Mobile Device

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richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: Sketch of what I am thinking of doing to my truck..... From what i hear the laws about fenderless vehicles are some what strict.It would look different and stand out for shure.



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