I just spent more on trim than I paid for the truck! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mikep · 08-28-2002, 11:25 PM

And I didnt buy the side chrome. All the grill area trim, tailgate trim , all new light lenses, badges and insignia and a new chrome rear bumper came out to a bit over $900 which is just about twice what I paid for the truck...

A fool and his bonus check are soon parted!

weasel29gm · 08-28-2002, 11:45 PM

Good investment, no sense in doin' everything else and not goin' with new chrome etc. Good move!!!!!!

Snowbound · 08-28-2002, 11:50 PM

Yikes! I know that repop stainless stuff is big $$$. Was looking at new headlight bezels and grill trim for my '68 Chevy and it came to $350 US. That's like $600 Canadian by the time I pay shipping, duty and taxes. Think I'll find some used '67 steel trim and have it chromed.

Brian

junkyardjohn · 08-29-2002, 12:45 AM

YEP ----- I'M NOT A DRUG ADDICT OR AN ACHOHOLIC, SO I'M TAKING THE MONEY THAT I WOULD'VE SPENT IF I WAS, & BUYING TRUCK PARTS WITH IT.

bobs409 · 08-29-2002, 08:09 AM

It only hurts for a little while Mike!

Once you see all that new trim in place, you won't be able to stop staring at it. And you'll be placing another order before you know it. :p

These trucks are a great investment so think if it that way. When your done, you could make money on it. (I don't recommend selling though-these trucks will one day be as hard to find as a 57 Belair! And probably just as costly)

mikep · 08-29-2002, 08:49 AM

Well lets see. Iv'e had it 5 months. Already Ive got a new engine in it along with all new accesories etc. new wheels, tires and brakes. I spend about 3 hours a day on it most days. The bodywork is just about done and it should be painted by the end of september. New chrome and interior. It drives like a new truck. What more could I want? A new truck costs 35,000. If I have $5000 in this by the time I'm done I'll be surprised.

Low68 · 08-29-2002, 12:09 PM

I knew there was a reason I didn't put trim on my truck!

It will look sweet though.

bobs409 · 08-30-2002, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikep
A new truck costs 35,000. If I have $5000 in this by the time I'm done I'll be surprised.

Plus you have a truck made of good old American steel and not recycled Clorox jugs!

TheMattMan · 08-30-2002, 09:48 AM

Quote:

A new truck costs 35,000. If I have $5000 in this by the time I'm done I'll be surprised.

Totally Agree with Mike......I drive my wife's 72 corvette around that I completly restored for 5g or less and it turns all heads... Esp those that are in new Suv's and such and they are all like man I wish I could have one of those....and I am like uhh... If you didnt buy a 40 thousand suv u could have 2 of these..... They really hate the fact that a kid half there age is driving around in it...they think I must be rich...LOL.... when my daily driver is a Saturn...hehe Luckily my wife and I don't want any kids and our favorite things are classic cars and trucks...I put my truck on hold to finish her car and now its done she is helping me finish the truck and when its finished we will just buy something else to restore. I think our next project might be a ford ( No booing

) We want a shelby and I found a guy who will trade a paint job on a s10 for a 67 fastback that I can convert to a shelby... If it makes it any better the ford engine is going bye bye and I will stick a chevy in it.

stllookn · 08-30-2002, 11:02 AM

Several others had to stopped to admire the fully restored 1968 C20. They were transfixed by the beauty of the setting Northwest sun reflecting orange and red off the jet-black paint. It was like a magnet...drawing them ever closer...young and old alike. "Money was no object" he said after a long pause..."I had a vision." They all nodded in silent approval. Off in the distance you could hear the distinctive rumble a big block through Flowmaster 40's...at that moment, everything seemed right in the world.

mikep · 08-30-2002, 11:04 AM

You forgot about the part where she took her bra off.

stllookn · 08-30-2002, 11:14 AM

ROFLMAO!!!

MandarinSixSeven · 08-30-2002, 11:52 AM

I feel any money used on my truck is justified by the fact that when you cruise down the street in a cool truck everyone is looking at it, because its different than every other cookie cutter new car/truck on the road and it is something that you have put together from your heart and soul...ive never had so many people comment on anything else ive owned more than my truck...its soo worth any money you spend, even if it is a student loan and you cant eat for months like me

jay6891 · 08-30-2002, 02:26 PM

Not a week goes by that someone doesn't ask me if I would sell my truck. Most get a hardy he!! NO! In the state its in right now I would take 10 grand for it. When finished double it or better. No cookie cutters for me.

08-28-2002, 11:25 PM	#1
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I just spent more on trim than I paid for the truck! And I didnt buy the side chrome. All the grill area trim, tailgate trim , all new light lenses, badges and insignia and a new chrome rear bumper came out to a bit over $900 which is just about twice what I paid for the truck... A fool and his bonus check are soon parted! __________________ No truck :-(

08-28-2002, 11:45 PM	#2
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Good investment, no sense in doin' everything else and not goin' with new chrome etc. Good move!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-28-2002, 11:50 PM	#3
Snowbound Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westbank, BC Posts: 403	Yikes! I know that repop stainless stuff is big $$$. Was looking at new headlight bezels and grill trim for my '68 Chevy and it came to $350 US. That's like $600 Canadian by the time I pay shipping, duty and taxes. Think I'll find some used '67 steel trim and have it chromed. Brian __________________ 1965 Chevy Short Box Stepside, 230 - 3 speed, 4:11 gears, original paint rust free survivor. Now sporting a 383 SBC and TKO-600

08-29-2002, 12:45 AM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	YEP ----- I'M NOT A DRUG ADDICT OR AN ACHOHOLIC, SO I'M TAKING THE MONEY THAT I WOULD'VE SPENT IF I WAS, & BUYING TRUCK PARTS WITH IT. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-29-2002, 08:09 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	It only hurts for a little while Mike! Once you see all that new trim in place, you won't be able to stop staring at it. And you'll be placing another order before you know it. :p These trucks are a great investment so think if it that way. When your done, you could make money on it. (I don't recommend selling though-these trucks will one day be as hard to find as a 57 Belair! And probably just as costly) __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-29-2002, 08:49 AM	#6
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Well lets see. Iv'e had it 5 months. Already Ive got a new engine in it along with all new accesories etc. new wheels, tires and brakes. I spend about 3 hours a day on it most days. The bodywork is just about done and it should be painted by the end of september. New chrome and interior. It drives like a new truck. What more could I want? A new truck costs 35,000. If I have $5000 in this by the time I'm done I'll be surprised. __________________ No truck :-(

08-29-2002, 12:09 PM	#7
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	I knew there was a reason I didn't put trim on my truck! It will look sweet though. __________________ Build Thread

08-30-2002, 11:02 AM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Several others had to stopped to admire the fully restored 1968 C20. They were transfixed by the beauty of the setting Northwest sun reflecting orange and red off the jet-black paint. It was like a magnet...drawing them ever closer...young and old alike. "Money was no object" he said after a long pause..."I had a vision." They all nodded in silent approval. Off in the distance you could hear the distinctive rumble a big block through Flowmaster 40's...at that moment, everything seemed right in the world. __________________ '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)

08-30-2002, 11:04 AM	#11
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	You forgot about the part where she took her bra off. __________________ No truck :-(

08-30-2002, 11:14 AM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	ROFLMAO!!! __________________ '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)

08-30-2002, 11:52 AM	#13
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	I feel any money used on my truck is justified by the fact that when you cruise down the street in a cool truck everyone is looking at it, because its different than every other cookie cutter new car/truck on the road and it is something that you have put together from your heart and soul...ive never had so many people comment on anything else ive owned more than my truck...its soo worth any money you spend, even if it is a student loan and you cant eat for months like me __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

08-30-2002, 02:26 PM	#14
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Not a week goes by that someone doesn't ask me if I would sell my truck. Most get a hardy he!! NO! In the state its in right now I would take 10 grand for it. When finished double it or better. No cookie cutters for me. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

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