New Trends...best guesses?

[Coley]

Well 2014 is approaching quickly so another year is about to hit.
I was wondering if any of the members had a 'feel' for what might be some of the upcoming trends in the classic truck (or car) industry or what might continue to gain strength OR...what might have run its course and is going to start to die out?
For myself, I think the rat rod trend will continue to gain strength for several more years with these 'creation's becoming more and more inventive and although I don't have one....I think they are as cool as heXXX!
Also, the patina thing will continue for at least a few more years...until those trucks outnumber the new paints, then that will start to back off..and same goes on the lowering/slam and bag trend I think.
Anywhooo, my two bits and hopefully I will be able to think of a few more!
So what are you best guesses?..whats hot and whats not?

Coley

[hamjet]

I'm hoping the new trend will be maroon and white, LWB trucks with 307 C.I. engine with 3 OTT, factory stance, and an old man behind the wheel slowing down traffic...

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by hamjet

I'm hoping the new trend will be maroon and white, LWB trucks with 307 C.I. engine with 3 OTT, factory stance, and an old man behind the wheel slowing down traffic...

I would be more than happy to hold up traffic in this beauty!

[19673ontree]

Lowering is not a trend it is a fact , the patina thing has took over the classic truck industry and will continue probably forever , the patina thing is helping me out its gonna save me a lot of money lol my 67 needs a paintjob right now if this was 1985 the bodywork and paint on my truck would be unacceptable BUT since its 2014 and people want trucks that look old and faded all I have to do is wash my 67 about a million more times and drive it as much as possible and here in about 4 or 5 more years it will be perfect lol I LOVE IT !

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by hamjet

I'm hoping the new trend will be maroon and white, LWB trucks with 307 C.I. engine with 3 OTT, factory stance, and an old man behind the wheel slowing down traffic...

You may be right, look at the interest in the Lambrecht auction. They all came to see original low mileage unaltered vehicles.

[texjake]

Originally Posted by hamjet

I'm hoping the new trend will be maroon and white, LWB trucks with 307 C.I. engine with 3 OTT, factory stance, and an old man behind the wheel slowing down traffic...

I agree with you there hamjet! Except mine has a factory ordered 396 big block. I agree with some of the aspects of what may be the becoming trend. But I like keeping them the stock original look; the faded, patina look, fresh barn finds. Keep her the way she is, she took on lots of miles & hard work to get her to that stage. Don't give her botox, let her wear her wrinkles well, she earn them on the farm & ranch. I bought an old truck so I can remember what it was like to drive an old truck back in 76', way before fuel injection, electronic ignition, computers, ABS, power assist everything. If I want that I'll drive my 06' Silverado. Oh yea & thanks Tx Firefighter, I forgot about adding my gun rack. I had one in every truck growing up & we left our guns in the gun racks in our trucks at school, yes at school! It was HS in 76' in Eastern NM we never worried about someone stealing our guns or school shootings. My goodness how times have changed! And yes I agree, if your going to put a gun in that gun rack it needs to be a hunting rifle or a shotgun, no AK47 or AR15, keep it authentic, period correct for the time it was.

[LONGHAIR]

Originally Posted by texjake

And yes I agree, if your going to put a gun in that gun rack it needs to be a hunting rifle or a shotgun, no AK47 or AR15, keep it authentic, period correct for the time it was.

The AR-15 was designed by Armalite in 1957 for the military and modified by Colt for civilian use in 1963....how is that not authentic? or period correct?

Not to say that having one in the window is a good idea though......It just screams "break in and steal me".

[texjake]

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

The AR-15 was designed by Armalite in 1957 for the military and modified by Colt for civilian use in 1963....how is that not authentic? or period correct?

Not to say that having one in the window is a good idea though......It just screams "break in and steal me".

What I am saying is that back in 76' when we were driving around in our trucks in Eastern NM, nobody I knew was carrying an AR-15 or Armalite/Colt in their gun racks. We all grew up on farms & ranches & worked in the oil fields and only carried shotguns, deer rifles & .22's. That is authentic & period correct for me at the time. And nowdays, "no" I wouldn't carry any type of weapon in a gun rack in my truck either. I agree, it does scream "break in and take me".

[PNWchevrolet]

Here is a guess:

what's in -

#1 low budget builds

just like the hot rod movement, young and old builders alike can scrap together a c10. the one with the most used, innovative and unusual parts wins.


#2 original trucks

original paint, original panels, original metal, enough said.


#4 preserved working trucks

tow trucks, military trucks, race trucks with work history, race history and provenance will increase in value.


#5 period correct performance

trucks period correct hot rod parts, from drag to off-road trucks

#6 campers!

cool huh, fully restored, these will go for big bucks, think hipsters nerds with tech money looking for something to see the lay of the land and look cool at the same time


what's out -

#1 fake shop trucks

everyone knows 90% of these are not vintage shop trucks. time to get rid of the logo

#3 cheap rat rods

maybe you painted your truck flat black and red or flat black and green to save money on a paint job. people would rather see the old patina, keep it.


#4 80's style gloss paint and fancy polished billet

this style says you have lots of money but little imagination


#6 digital gauges

why? please don't do this!


FYI - these are just fun opinions. if you have any of the what's out styles, don't worry, i just made up these opinions for fun and my opinion doesn't really matter. your's does and besides, what is out of style today will be in style again.

[coueshunter]

Originally Posted by Coley

Well 2014 is approaching quickly so another year is about to hit.
I was wondering if any of the members had a 'feel' for what might be some of the upcoming trends in the classic truck (or car) industry or what might continue to gain strength OR...what might have run its course and is going to start to die out?
For myself, I think the rat rod trend will continue to gain strength for several more years with these 'creation's becoming more and more inventive and although I don't have one....I think they are as cool as heXXX!
Also, the patina thing will continue for at least a few more years...until those trucks outnumber the new paints, then that will start to back off..and same goes on the lowering/slam and bag trend I think.
Anywhooo, my two bits and hopefully I will be able to think of a few more!
So what are you best guesses?..whats hot and whats not?

Coley

Slamming a trend? Lol

[Coley]

Originally Posted by coueshunter

Slamming a trend? Lol

...hey no offence meant.
What I'm driving at (pardon the pun) is any look, including stock, being so pervasive that people start moving in a new direction.
With the lower/slam/bag thing is that if 9 out of 10 trucks end up being slammed/bagged/etc that whole look will end up being the 'norm' or status quo to the point that a new shift will occur. (....hopefully not 'donking' LOL...which still eludes me for some reason).
Personally, I'm a big fan of the 2" lowered look although mine still retains its stock height.
all Good
Coley

Here's one more thing that I thought might see an 'uptick'..and thats the vintage camper trend. I think those things look very cool and pose a nice usefullness so restored units will (I'm guessing) continue to gain favour.

[powell72]

People have been lowering trucks for so long and it's so popular it's hard to call it a trend, I think that's what he meant.

[YBNORML]

I don't think lowering will ever go away. It is a constant trend through all types of automobilia, hot rods, customs, street trucks, mini trucks, rat rods, muscle cars. No matter what kind of vehicle, there is always some faction of that style that aims towards the ground.

I think one of the most prominent trends is going to lean towards stock appearing bodies with modified running gear. Classic styles with today's drivability. It is fast becoming one of my favorite build styles.

[grancuda]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

I think one of the most prominent trends is going to lean towards stock appearing bodies with modified running gear. Classic styles with today's drivability. It is fast becoming one of my favorite build styles.

They were doing this in 1960, its not a trend, look at the example before for slammed stuff being a trend, that hemi didn't come in a '32 Ford.

[Sideways]

Originally Posted by Coley

Well 2014 is approaching quickly so another year is about to hit.
I was wondering if any of the members had a 'feel' for what might be some of the upcoming trends in the classic truck (or car) industry or what might continue to gain strength OR...what might have run its course and is going to start to die out?
For myself, I think the rat rod trend will continue to gain strength for several more years with these 'creation's becoming more and more inventive and although I don't have one....I think they are as cool as heXXX!
Also, the patina thing will continue for at least a few more years...until those trucks outnumber the new paints, then that will start to back off..and same goes on the lowering/slam and bag trend I think.
Anywhooo, my two bits and hopefully I will be able to think of a few more!
So what are you best guesses?..whats hot and whats not?

Coley

Lowering/slam a trend,I don't think so.

[darkhorse970]

I'm not sure it will be a trend, but I am seeing more of the "big trucks" 1 ton and cab overs being brought back to life as driver, work trucks. I like it, and I want one!

[tlcrz1972]

I agree, I like the 1 tons, cabovers, and motor homes and of course seeing them being used too.

Oh yeah suburbans and blazers and of course the home built crewcabs (I need to get back on that project)

I'm all for updated engines trannys, and nice paint jobs (not show paint) just good driver quality with door jambs, firewalls interiors all painted correctly inside and out.

Slammed to ground, smoothed out firewalls, removed door handles that's old news. ZZZZZZZZZZ

Originally Posted by darkhorse970

I'm not sure it will be a trend, but I am seeing more of the "big trucks" 1 ton and cab overs being brought back to life as driver, work trucks. I like it, and I want one!

[Rochlow]

I think DIY builds see the next trend or I'd like to see it

[69Rumbler]

I like my truck stance .. It's a truck , I should be able to run sh!t over in it lol

[tlcrz1972]

10-4, curbs, speed bumps and squirrels no problem.

[CG]

I don't see any new trends. We've already have beautiful restored rides, great daily driver rides and mega high dollar show trucks. And Im pretty sure they have maxed out on tire and wheel size (hopefully lol).

[lolife99]

I think the "shop truck/door logo" trend is declining.
It's great for the guy that will NEVER sell his truck.
But it kills resale, (in my opinion) of a nice patina'd truck.

My first thought when I see a nice shop truck is,...
"how do I remove that logo and save the paint?"

[Tx Firefighter]

I think big trucks will become more popular like Keith said.

I also see a growth in "nerdy" trucks. By that I mean skinny wheels, mild lowering, maybe full wheel covers. Less cut bed floors, less air bags, less giant Connestoga wagon sized wheels, less shaved firewalls, less billet everything.

You guys will scoff, but this is coming, I guarantee it.....retro trucks. Old style mags, raked stance, M/T valve covers, STP decals, chrome exhaust tips, gun racks. Mark my words.

Old trucks are beautiful. Firewall heater boxes can be made pretty. The dashes were absolutely perfect as GM designed them. Trim looks good on the body. Stock bench seats are great. That's stuff is kind of novel compared to modern trucks. Folks will want to keep that novelty as these trucks get more rare.

[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

...............less giant Connestoga wagon sized wheels, ......................... rare.

Lordy I hope so!!

[tlcrz1972]

I can only hope big hooped wheels and ruberband tires are going away.

And maybe in 50 years or more those giant Connestoga wagon sized wheels will start showing up mounted on the fences at entry ways to properties, like the old wooden and steel wagon wheels have been done for years.

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Lordy I hope so!!