Why love these old trucks... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

eyebuzz · 01-20-2011, 05:49 PM

Well, for one reason the prices are awesome when compared to other older American steel. Just checking out this site (I've got nothing to do with it) - http://02bb514.netsolstores.com/classicmusclecars.aspx

A mess of a '67 El Camino - $15k +
A nice original '67 SS Camaro - $38K
A '68 c10 - nice shape - $8k +

shhhh...don't tell tell anyone - but these trucks are the best value in classics!

Keep rolling.

19seventeeCustom · 01-20-2011, 07:05 PM

agreed,, but it's only a matter of time my friend!!!

Rob H. · 01-20-2011, 08:36 PM

They are the best looking trucks ever built in America by any manufacture. They're dependable workhorses or can be show stoppers also. Personally I think they drive and ride as a truck should. Did I mention they look great!

**special-K** · 01-20-2011, 09:14 PM

I disagree. You need to compare apples to apples. Camaros and El Caminos are not the same fruit. These trucks hold the highest dollar value of any early GM Truck,which are the highest priced and most coveted trucks out there. You need to look farther and wider,anyway,to make a fair comparison. One site with a handful of vehicles doesn't tell the true story.

If a cheaper price is a reason to love these trucks,then you gotta love an '85 Nissan Stanza

Now there's a cheap classic!

eyebuzz · 01-20-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 19seventeeCustom

agreed,, but it's only a matter of time my friend!!!

Yes...you are probably right - and while I like the idea of my truck appreciating in value - I'd rather keep it low key. It's kinda cool the guys (and gals) can jump in at a $1k bucks and drive around in a piece of history (and look cool doing it). I think things change when the entry fee for a classic, running vehicle is above the $12k range. Right now these trucks offer the best of all worlds - you can find a running one for $1k (may not look pretty) and you can also have a really sweet machine valued at $30K (and up). Anyway, keep 'em rolling.

kcsa75 · 01-20-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob H.

They are the best looking trucks ever built in America by any manufacturer. They're dependable workhorses or can be show stoppers also. Personally I think they drive and ride as a truck should. Did I mention they look great!

I couldn't have said it better myself. I think a medium blue and white 72 longbed is as good as it gets!

67chevy1series · 01-20-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 19seventeeCustom

agreed,, but it's only a matter of time my friend!!!

yes sooner or later these wil be collector trucks and the parts will be harder to find there is already a shortage of 67 passenger fenders!

**Already Gone** · 01-20-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob H.

They are the best looking trucks ever built in America by any manufacture. They're dependable workhorses or can be show stoppers also. Personally I think they drive and ride as a truck should. Did I mention they look great!

I agree with you 100% and could not have said it better myself. The other thing I like about our trucks is that there are so many different configurations of them, in other words there is an a** for every seat....

**special-K** · 01-20-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

yes sooner or later these wil be collector trucks and the parts will be harder to find there is already a shortage of 67 passenger fenders!

Uh...hello,these already are collector trucks. Have been for years.

BIGBLU 72 · 01-20-2011, 11:01 PM

i think another reason that they are sooo popular is that they are so easy to repair/work on! body panels are cake to replace compared to a car, there was not really much of a difference in the whole production run so so many parts are interchangable that i keeps the cost down, styling that was WAY ahead of its time them seemed to disappear! plus they ride and drive so dang nice that they really cant be beat! ohh and they are custmizable to do anthing, except fly maybe!!!! i hope to retire of my Jimmy and pass along my 68!

krazy_texan · 01-21-2011, 02:47 AM

that plus i know that within the past 10 years 67-72 gm trucks where on the top 10 stolen vehicles list in the state of Texas i know that not what alot of people want to hear but on the same note what does that say about these trucks

*project 67 sub* · 01-21-2011, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

there is already a shortage of 67 passenger fenders!

hahahaha

leh72super1500 · 01-21-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

I couldn't have said it better myself. I think a medium blue and white 72 longbed is as good as it gets!

I agree with you 100%

**'70_402** · 01-21-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

If a cheaper price is a reason to love these trucks,then you gotta love an '85 Nissan Stanza

Now there's a cheap classic!

^^^^^^

Dunenutt · 01-21-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 19seventeeCustom

agreed,, but it's only a matter of time my friend!!!

I have been building mine for 2 years!

When I began the restoration, seeing one on the road in pristeen condition was rare. Most were being abused by landscapers. In the last two months, I have seen 6 2WD, and 2 4x4's, in newly restored/ custom condition. These trucks are on the road, not trailer queens.

I believe we are sitting on gold mines.

**RenoKeene** · 01-21-2011, 03:52 PM

I was a car guy until I bought this Big Block GMC. I love this truck! Sometimes I just sit and stare at it. I'm glad I found this forum too!
Thanks everyone.

01-20-2011, 05:49 PM	#1
eyebuzz Licensed driver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 161	Why love these old trucks... Well, for one reason the prices are awesome when compared to other older American steel. Just checking out this site (I've got nothing to do with it) - http://02bb514.netsolstores.com/classicmusclecars.aspx A mess of a '67 El Camino - $15k + A nice original '67 SS Camaro - $38K A '68 c10 - nice shape - $8k + shhhh...don't tell tell anyone - but these trucks are the best value in classics! Keep rolling.

01-20-2011, 07:05 PM	#2
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: Why love these old trucks... agreed,, but it's only a matter of time my friend!!!

01-20-2011, 08:36 PM	#3
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Why love these old trucks... They are the best looking trucks ever built in America by any manufacture. They're dependable workhorses or can be show stoppers also. Personally I think they drive and ride as a truck should. Did I mention they look great! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

01-20-2011, 09:14 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Why love these old trucks... I disagree. You need to compare apples to apples. Camaros and El Caminos are not the same fruit. These trucks hold the highest dollar value of any early GM Truck,which are the highest priced and most coveted trucks out there. You need to look farther and wider,anyway,to make a fair comparison. One site with a handful of vehicles doesn't tell the true story. If a cheaper price is a reason to love these trucks,then you gotta love an '85 Nissan Stanza Now there's a cheap classic! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-21-2011 at 09:48 AM.

01-20-2011, 11:01 PM	#10
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Why love these old trucks... i think another reason that they are sooo popular is that they are so easy to repair/work on! body panels are cake to replace compared to a car, there was not really much of a difference in the whole production run so so many parts are interchangable that i keeps the cost down, styling that was WAY ahead of its time them seemed to disappear! plus they ride and drive so dang nice that they really cant be beat! ohh and they are custmizable to do anthing, except fly maybe!!!! i hope to retire of my Jimmy and pass along my 68! __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

01-21-2011, 02:47 AM	#11
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Why love these old trucks... that plus i know that within the past 10 years 67-72 gm trucks where on the top 10 stolen vehicles list in the state of Texas i know that not what alot of people want to hear but on the same note what does that say about these trucks __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-21-2011, 03:52 PM	#16
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Why love these old trucks... I was a car guy until I bought this Big Block GMC. I love this truck! Sometimes I just sit and stare at it. I'm glad I found this forum too! Thanks everyone. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

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