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Old 08-26-2003, 11:51 PM   #1
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Original vs. Custom

I am about to start the restoration on a '72 3/4 ton. My dad says I should do it all original because it will be worth more. But I want to mod the motor and upgrade the interior. What kind of difference in value would an original truck be over a nicely done custom?
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Old 08-27-2003, 12:12 AM   #2
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my opinion is : it's your truck your money do what makes you happy !! if you're thinking about makin money with it you probably won't
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Old 08-27-2003, 12:16 AM   #3
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Agreed.
Besides, it is only worth what some one will give you for it.
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Old 08-27-2003, 12:20 AM   #4
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I really like the idea of customizing the interior. I want a classic looking truck(original exterior) with a modern interior. I also want it to look just as beautiful under the hood...
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Old 08-27-2003, 12:46 AM   #5
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I have looked at it both ways. When it really comes down to it, do what you want! it's your truck and YOUR the one whos gonna be putting the blood sweat and tears into it.

When you plan it out though, you might look at how something is going to affect the resale value. For that reason, I am going slightly customized, but retaining the stock look.
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Old 08-27-2003, 02:29 AM   #6
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i think you got it right about keeping it semi stock looking but the interior is a must for updating imo, cd players are always nice or maybe a newer style seat...
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Old 08-27-2003, 03:36 AM   #7
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If you are going to keep it and make a daily driver out of it.. Make it the way you want. C/D in the dash, speakers in the doors, fuzzy dash board, twice pipes from the big block back!
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Old 08-27-2003, 09:39 AM   #8
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Listen to your Dad he's right.
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68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC)
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Old 08-27-2003, 09:46 AM   #9
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This is Gee_Emm's truck. The perfect example of how nice you can make the engine look and maintain a beautiful stock 3/4 look on the exterior
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Old 08-27-2003, 09:47 AM   #10
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The nice exterior. This is an amazing looking original paint truck
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Old 08-27-2003, 09:48 AM   #11
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Since most of these trucks have been modified, I prefer the stock restorations.
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Old 08-27-2003, 09:49 AM   #12
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Other than the intake and carb that IS stock:p

And dog dish hubcaps on OE steel wheels is oh so right.

Your Dad is making sense now isn't he?
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82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy)
93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car)
02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk)
2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter

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Old 08-27-2003, 09:50 AM   #13
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lol, a nicely done custom will be worth more if it's done right, but you have to be happy with it either way....and like cdowns said, you probably won't make any money on it anyhow. I'm lucky if I break even every time I sell a car.

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Old 08-27-2003, 09:55 AM   #14
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a nicely done custom will be worth more if it's done right
Perhaps, but one could argue either way. One thing is definate, a custom truck with have a much smaller market segment interested in it making reselling it more difficult. Marketing 101 baby!

Is your dad making sense now?
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67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC)
68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC)
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72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC)
81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler)
82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy)
93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car)
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Old 08-27-2003, 09:56 AM   #15
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I am customizing my truck to suit my needs. There is no way in hell I would ever get the money back out of this truck, that i have put in. I think you should just do whatever you feel is right. If you plan on selling it, then a stock restoration wouldn't be a bad idea. It just makes it easier for the next owner to customize the hell out of it
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Old 08-27-2003, 09:58 AM   #16
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custom truck with have a much smaller market segment interested in it making reselling it more difficult.
Well, I can't argue with that.
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Old 08-27-2003, 09:58 AM   #17
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Hey Jeff, I'm still confused, are you for stock or custom?
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Old 08-27-2003, 10:02 AM   #18
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I would do the opposite of what CPNE would do
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Old 08-27-2003, 10:05 AM   #19
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Hey Jeff, I'm still confused, are you for stock or custom?
None of what I've said was meant in a strict sense. Actually I don't really care what anyone does to make them happy. Some days I just like to push buttons. ...and it works (see slammed67's comment above).
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72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor)
72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC)
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82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy)
93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car)
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I can't argue with slammed67 either. lol
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Old 08-27-2003, 10:09 AM   #21
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If it is your money, do what you want. what ever makes you happy. my wife wanted to keep my truck stock ( 71' gmc 3/4 ton custom camper) but we came to an arangement. i do what i want to the truck and as long work the overtime to pay for it. see she wanted to keep it stock cause it was given to us when a member of her family died. the truck has been in the family since ordered form the factory new. i feel that just the looks of the truck are great and with a little modification it could be one killer ride. and like i tell her, it will still be in the family and one day we can give it to one of my three sons.

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LOL..... you didn't push my bottons..... I just enjoy your stock vs. custom arguments
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Old 08-27-2003, 10:12 AM   #23
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my wife wanted to keep my truck stock ( 71' gmc 3/4 ton custom camper) but we came to an arangement.
You probably didn't listen to your Father either!

Randy, please don't argue with this either
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68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC)
70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC)
71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor)
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81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler)
82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy)
93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car)
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2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter

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Old 08-27-2003, 10:15 AM   #24
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LOL..... you didn't push my bottons..... I just enjoy your stock vs. custom arguments
Like I said, I'm just stirring the pot to get a reaction, in a harmless way. It worked. I don't really have that strong a conviction one way or the other...and yes, today is a slow day at work.
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67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler)
67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC)
68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC)
70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC)
71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor)
72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC)
81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler)
82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy)
93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car)
02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk)
2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter

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Old 08-27-2003, 10:29 AM   #25
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lol, a nicely done custom will be worth more if it's done right,
Yea if it is a steet rod...Usually "customs" are so over priced they don't sell at all, or they don't fit the taste of the person who has a big wad of cash. You can't go wrong with a stock look. Do whatever you want to the motor just be sure to save the parts to but it back to stock. With ever truck that is modified that just makes the stock ones worth more money. 10 years from now what ever custom mods you made will be out of style and the stock ones will be worth twice what they are selling for now.
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