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The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
Lately on this forum I'm feeling sort of on the outside looking in..
The vocal majority of the site seems to dictate that if you don't have a 5 bolt shortbed stepside.. lowered and bagged.. then you don't matter.. Keeping it within good taste and with all the humor that is due.. I know I'm not alone here.. Lets hear from the owners of REAL TRUCKS The way they were intended, built, and sold to be.. Lets see those work trucks, those quarter horses that made Chevy and GMC number one for many years. J.
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
Sweet!
Now THAT'S a cool truck... 8^)
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
Thats why i read more than just the slammed and bagged threads..
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
Why does it always come down to an us vs them mentality. Just because some of us drive customs does not mean we don't like stockers. I currently drive a lowered 2wd blazer, am building a frame dragging shortbox and have been trying to buy a one-owner longbox 2wd 67. The longbox has about 90,000miles on it, no rust and just few a few battle scars. If I finally manage to get it I would leave it as is and use it like a truck.
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
If I had my choice, I would have one of each., But, not going to happen so I'll settle for what I can get. My Blazer is begging me for work... I think the only one of these trucks I couldn't ever own would be an all origonal truck.. What can I say, I don't want to ruin one with aftermarket stuff. lol
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I don't care what one has done to their truck because we all have our own personal taste as we repect that. Maybe I am missing the boat but I just don't see what you see. JMHO. ![]()
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
I'm not sure where you have been looking but I have seen a wide variety from those rubbing the dirt to those rubbing their roof on the garage door.
This is a group that runs the gambit And I enjoy the the wide range of trucks. I have had them from low to high and enjoyed them all |
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
![]() Whatever the vehicle, if you are a car (okay, truck) guy, then it doesn't matter. Different strokes for different folks......there's something about any vehicle, old or new, modified or stock, restored or restified, that gets my blood going. I don't go for the cookie-cutter look, meaning I want MINE to be just a bit different than yours, just like you want your truck/car to be a bit different. Yeah, mine are lowered. But, I've had 'em stock height, too. As long as what you do to modify your truck is done safely, and with safety in mind, then what's the problem?
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Oh Yes JCD,,,your truck is a classic because all of our trucks are classics and I would be glad to have your truck sitting next to mine in my drive way.
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
Admitedly, I'd never build or drive one of these custom rigs I see here. I dig the ones that are restored to a fully original condition. But, I've been getting an absolute kick out some of these rodded out, bagged and dragging rigs on this forum. I'll always respect and admire a man's hard work and dedication that he puts into anything.
Compared to some other auto webforums I've been apart of, I've already noted a overwhelming unity among the diversities. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by IHeartGroceries; 01-19-2011 at 12:37 AM. |
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
As I put it, "With all the humor that is due"
I didn't want to start a truck war, as I myself like all these trucks. My favorite though tends to be the long fleetside.. You have to admit, there's no shortage of threads, responses and subscribers to the Short Stepside builds. They're very popular, even to the point owners will take a perfectly good long fleet, shorten the frame and put a stepside bed on it... Tragic ![]() What I wanted to see was the solid long trucks of the full frame proud.. Owners who use them to their full and original purpose.. As a truck. J.
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What your thread proves is we like our trucks in all flavors...well at least 99% of us. ![]() ![]()
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
Ill have to post pics of my truck next time im next to a computer.
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What I don't like, is someone stating that just because a truck is lowered, or a short bed that it is not a "Real Truck". I have had many short bed lowered trucks that I have loaded with machines, filled with supplies, hauled sand or mulch, and loaded with lumber. I have used them to pull equipment trailers, car haulers, parade floats, and boats. I will agree with most of the comments made here, but personally I take offense to the comments suggesting that my short bed lowered truck is not a "Real Truck".... ![]()
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
I may be wrong, but I think what the original poster wanted was to see some original work trucks. Of course I could be wrong it seems to happen the older I get, lol.
I like all old trucks not just Chevy/GMC large and small and appreciate the work people put into them to restore/customize and work them. Myself I like the steppers better and use them as work trucks. I could not stand to have a truck so nice I would be afraid to use it. When I first bought a new '92 GMC K-3500 dually the first three things I did to it was have a 5th wheel hitch put in the bed, a set of nice SS running boards and a brush guard. I did this because I use the truck to pull flatbed trailers, haul stuff and pull a 25 ft 5th wheel travel trailer. The other two trucks I have are steppers, one short and one long. I also use them when needed to work. One is bone stock with a L6 and the other is slightly modified with a 454. I like the old iron because it reminds me of simpler times and when I drive them it helps to calm me. As you can see in my signature I am just and old guy. One of my grandsons calls me an old geezer affectionately, lol. I think this is the greatest forum on the internet and respect the fact that each owner of these old trucks can do with their trucks what they wish to make them reflect their likes. Here is a picture of the '92 GMC. Hope you all have a great day.
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
this truck is by no means anything that the factory wanted it to be but by god it will work like a dog and keep beggin for more, which is what i believe these trucks were "originally" meant to do! we thought about selling it but i think now im gunna keep it and do a 12V Cummins NV4500 swap!
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
there all real trucks till u start talken about an s10 then u just get 1/2 truck lol
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
My SWB BBC truck is about as real as it gets.
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
Still using it as a truck. It'll never be so pretty that I'm scared to use it.
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Re: The Way Chevy and GMC Intended..
Here are some pics of trucks on the site here working:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433426
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