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Old 04-28-2007, 12:13 AM   #1
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To Anyone who is looking to be a first buyer

Owning an old Chevy/Gmc can be a really cool experince. A lot of people buy new trucks every year. They slam it or raise it, add rims and tires, tint the windows and add performance enhancing parts like intake,exhast ect. But nothing beats an old gas guzzling, beefy, no smog required, old school chevy/gmc. They sound cool as hell when you in idle at a stop light next to the newer more quieter trucks. If you take a look they will be most likey checking out your ride and sometimes giving you a thumbs up. I had an experince once when a friend needed a late model 70's Rv that needed to be towed out of a trailer park spot. There was one problem. The rear axle double wheels were locked up. Well, we hooked up a couple of heavy duty towing chains and with my 68' Gmc my back end dropped a little bit then slowly the howl of the locked up Rv tires began to smoke leaving a thick 80 ft skid mark down the street that anyone would be proud of. Ahh.. gotta love these tough trucks.
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Old 04-28-2007, 12:32 AM   #2
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I've got a "few" older cars and trucks. SOmetimes(usually its women) say why don't you sell all of those and get one nice one. That just isnt me. I like the fact that ppl say. You never know what he will pull up in next. Yep. Public really tend to notice the older 67-72's.
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Old 04-28-2007, 12:43 AM   #3
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ya i used to be a diehard mopar guy before my '67 chevy... USED to be i get more satisfaction outta driving this truck around and wrenching on it then i could have ever imagined. for anyone debating over whether or not to get one of these things, i say go for it! youre in for nothing but good times and any support you need is right here on this forum

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Old 04-28-2007, 12:45 AM   #4
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I have been around the block from old to new and back to old. At 35-40,000 plus for a new 4x4, I am staying old and still in style!!!! with plenty o $ to keep going.

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This makes me want to go and get one,too.
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Old 04-28-2007, 12:56 AM   #6
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ya i used to be a diehard mopar guy before my '67 chevy... USED to be i get more satisfaction outta driving this truck around and wrenching on it then i could have ever imagined. for anyone debating over whether or not to get one of these things, i say go for it! youre in for nothing but good times
__________________ The only non good thing is haggling price these days. Most ppl think they are worth 4K as non running long narrow 6 banger thats 3 colors. Lol
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Old 04-28-2007, 01:49 AM   #7
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These are a list of rides I've had in the last 10 years: 64 Impala, 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 98 S-10, 98 BMW M3, 2001 Land Rover, 2005 Tacoma, 67 CST SWB (too much rust)-all sold! Now I have my 55 Bel air Hard Top, 72 C-10 (project) and my new daily driver 71 GMC SWB 4x4! Anyone can go buy a new car, but it's unlikely I will see any rides like mine around town.
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Everyone assumes you know how to work on cars too. LOL
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Old 04-28-2007, 07:46 AM   #9
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Once I move out of rust country,it`s all I want to drive.That`s what my goal has always been,but my wife kept me from it.Now,she`s gone.Just need to get my son through high school now.

I still fall back on my`72s when the newer stuff let`s my down.It`s a shame to have to drop off a new truck for warranty and drive away in a 30+ year old truck that you`ll drive to work to make the money to pay your deductible and loan.
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Old 04-28-2007, 09:15 AM   #10
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Raguemoe ~ That is one nice 55 you have their!

Yes older is always better IMHO. My wife drives a new 07 SS trailblazer and I must say it is one bad arss car with that 395HP vett LS2. She gets alot of attention into but it does not sound like what you would think it should by looking at it. But when we pull out the other SS (67 SS 396 Chevelle) people go nuts. Also when we drive one of my 67-72's or one of my other old rides people always comment and give thumbs up or even just a wave. Personally I like old vehicals but with all modern running gear. This way you get the great looks with modern drivability and even some ok MPG.

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Old 04-28-2007, 09:22 AM   #11
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This makes me want to go and get one,too.
I think I might have to get one too....Dont' ya think I should Special-K?
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Old 04-28-2007, 10:44 AM   #12
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New is nice, but old is awesome, I too have had both, but to me all new looks the same.
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Old 04-28-2007, 11:14 AM   #13
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I think I might have to get one too....Dont' ya think I should Special-K?
You should look into itBut don`t forget,they don`t make`em anymore.
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You should look into itBut don`t forget,they don`t make`em anymore.

And I just might have to do some welding or maybe even pull the engine??? That just may be a deal breaker, I better get a new 2007 since I just won the lottery, LOL!
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Old 04-28-2007, 01:36 PM   #15
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These are a list of rides I've had in the last 10 years: 64 Impala, 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 98 S-10, 98 BMW M3, 2001 Land Rover, 2005 Tacoma, 67 CST SWB (too much rust)-all sold! Now I have my 55 Bel air Hard Top, 72 C-10 (project) and my new daily driver 71 GMC SWB 4x4! Anyone can go buy a new car, but it's unlikely I will see any rides like mine around town.
Out of all the different 67/72's years and body styles the 67/68 short fleet with the big back window and lower body side moulding like the one on your trailer, is my favorite. Is that the truck you described as having too much rust and is now sold?
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Old 04-28-2007, 02:00 PM   #16
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Fellas you are absolutely correct. I'd rather save the money first off...next my truck is far from complete and I get thumbs up...my 68 in the condition that it is in is timeless and peoples imaginations run with ideas for it...
RAT ROD in the making.....You cant beat style and class and not to mention that my kids choose the truck each and every time. I figure if I keep it as a daily driver I'm going to have to either drop in a SIX Cylinder or better yet TPI 350 with a 700, A/c, disk brakes, bags, custom stereo, etc.....with plenty of cash to spare.
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Old 04-28-2007, 04:44 PM   #17
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I agree with you all. There's nothing like an old truck or car. I have always owned and still own newer trucks which are more reliable and better on fuel, but they are for the everyday for me. Comparing a new truck and an old one is like comparing a bad custom Harley with a rice burner. Nothing sounds like em, nothing smells like that rich exhaust smell, and nothing feels like driving an old chevy with a mean engine. My buddy and I were having the conversation about crate engines, and he said he'd put a crate engine in an old car because of the warranty and reliability, but I told him I'd rather chance it with zero warranty and build my own-and have the semi-radical cam idle feel and sound along with the satisfaction that you put that engine together with multiple highperformance parts. Nice cam, carb, loud timinggear drive, headers, can beat that man!!
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Old 04-28-2007, 06:08 PM   #18
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I think 72 step has a pritty cool truck
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Old 04-28-2007, 06:24 PM   #19
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Won the lottery?You can buy the sweetest turn key 67/72 out there and start restoring your sanity.
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Great Idea!!! Turn key....but that's no fun!
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Old 04-29-2007, 02:39 AM   #22
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Out of all the different 67/72's years and body styles the 67/68 short fleet with the big back window and lower body side moulding like the one on your trailer, is my favorite. Is that the truck you described as having too much rust and is now sold?
I sold the 67 to a buddy who has the skills & time to make the truck right! I told him that if he ever sells it that I get first dibs!
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72step - i agree with everything he said


plus who wants to deal with all that plastic and not being able to see the engine and all that other crap they have on/in these new vehicls, could say more but i dont wanna bore you all with rambleing about what you already know
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Pretty hard to go to the dealer and order one of these for less then 1/2 the dealer sticker price. I feel like I should have to dress up to drive one of these newer truck's. NOT me sorry no can do.

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Old 04-29-2007, 04:02 PM   #25
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The wife gets new. And I get old and the cash to restore. And I come out saveing money.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Have not really been a fan of stain black but I must say its looks pretty sweet on your ride there . Nice job
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