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70c10swb · 07-11-2005, 11:12 PM

I was woundering how many of you have a "head turner" truck. You know when people stop what they are doing to watch you drive by or talk to you in a parking lot, thumbs up, etc. i think its a pretty cool feeling if you ask me

70c10 · 07-11-2005, 11:21 PM

Yesterday I took the 71' out for the first time since finishing it and got alot of looks. The Torch Red screams- but so does the new exhaust!. I get alot of compliments on my 70' as well. Your right- it does feel good when somebody appreciates your ride like you do.

*newin72* · 07-11-2005, 11:44 PM

My 72 suburban is FAR from being done. I am only doing mechanical now, no cosmetics.

but I get 3-5 thumbs up and horn honks a week!

Longhorn Man · 07-11-2005, 11:50 PM

they turn there head when i go by...but it is normally in an offenceive mannor.

phlegm · 07-11-2005, 11:55 PM

I get a few, and the other chevy truckers always waive. I even got a thumbs up from a rusted out 60 something ferd the other day.

68haywagon · 07-12-2005, 12:06 AM

I have a head turner....people are shocked it actually runs

Mike

**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2005, 12:10 AM

I love the response I get when I take my truck out. It gets better when you dump the bags....

*newin72* · 07-12-2005, 12:15 AM

that's the cool thing when you first buy an old truck everyone looks at you like you are crazy!

"why would you want that old thing"

they just don't have the 'vision' we have!

but then we get it all decked out and restored, and everybody loves it!

fastwillie 696969 · 07-12-2005, 12:15 AM

i get people come up and say i used to have on of those in the 80's

KEH · 07-12-2005, 12:28 AM

I get the "thumbs up" every day.

R@nger · 07-12-2005, 12:33 AM

I got a TON of looks when I just had headers no pipes

...I still get some good looks when I give it some gas on the greenlight...the beast has some accelleration thats for sure

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boraxman · 07-12-2005, 12:33 AM

Yup head turner here

tomatocity · 07-12-2005, 01:11 AM

I turn my head everyday as I see it sitting in my driveway on jack stands.

Jeepster376 · 07-12-2005, 02:07 AM

I get looks, thumbs up, and other various enthusiastic responses most every day. I don't quite know how to repond back so I usually just smile and wave.

Sometimes like today for example, I'm deep in thought just headed wherever I'm going, and suddenly there's someone hangin out their window with huge thumbs up. It's kind of weird.

When I have pasengers, sometimes their like, why is everyone looking at us. I have to say, Don't worry, thats normal.

HeavyD · 07-12-2005, 04:21 AM

A while back I had a lime green 71 C10 and people always commented and stared at it. Not everyone liked it, but it sure got attention. Now I have a beat up POS that gets noticed by everyone including the local police on occasion

GMC AMI · 07-12-2005, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

they turn there head when i go by...but it is normally in an offenceive mannor.

GMC AMI · 07-12-2005, 06:11 AM

You would be surprised how many teenage girls love my blue camper special that I use as my beater truck. I still have not figured that one out yet. Yet my real nice red 68 4x4 gets more attention then if it were a Vette! If I take this one out, be assured it will take me longer to get back due to all the people asking a million ?'s

vtblazer · 07-12-2005, 06:52 AM

Yep!

Most times my three kids are in the back with their shades on.

It always makes people smile when they see it, I think that's very cool.

briarpatch · 07-12-2005, 07:04 AM

Taking my wife for a drive in one of the old trucks is the best way to get her to really appreciate it. One time, I hauled a load of trash to the dump in the '67 and took her along for the ride. The local fire department was there putting out a dumpster fire. When we pulled up the firemen quit fighting the fire and congregated around the truck asking all kinds of questions. Needless to say it got her attention as to the value of the Green Bomb.

Scooter67 · 07-12-2005, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Files

You would be surprised how many teenage girls love my blue camper special that I use as my beater truck. I still have not figured that one out yet.

I hear ya dude. Ladies really seem to like my truck. Caught 'em staring before I went in a bank one morning, went in and they were all ga-ga over it. Guys like it too but ya sorta expect that.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-12-2005, 08:39 AM

My truck is far from a "head turner" wearing flat black primer and old skewl white spokes, but I took it to clemson university for my last year there and it was awesome. Like everyone else has said, the ladies loved it. Guys would come up to me and talk to me about it. I had a bed full of people many times. I got thumbs up and honks often. I even parked it at wally world once, walked over and sat on a bench by the building and watched to see how many people looked at it. There were actually people walking out of their way to walk around it. (I wanted to try this 'cause I know I've done it many times!) I would have to say one annoying thing was that people wanted to race me ALL the time. I only did it a time or two. Beat a couple of ricers and got my ass kicked by a hemi ram truck, (I actually had him till 3rd gear.) Maybe it's the classic lines, maybe it's the 2 1/4" duals, or maybe its the memory of someone's dad or grandpa that had one, but whatever it is, people love these trucks.

jamis · 07-12-2005, 08:44 AM

the only head turning I get on my projects is when my wife turns her head and gives me the stare when she is paying the credit card bills and sees Summit Racing.......

... good thing she doesnt know about the cash I spend at Mothertruckers

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-12-2005, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by newin72

My 72 suburban is FAR from being done. I am only doing mechanical now, no cosmetics.

but I get 3-5 thumbs up and horn honks a week!

Same w/ "GQ"

86swb · 07-12-2005, 10:36 AM

I get some heads to turn with my '70 . How many heads would turn if you were only driving a "new" truck? IMO none. Now I am getting heads to turn some when I am in my '86 also.

farside847 · 07-12-2005, 10:52 AM

Every time I go to Home Depot (at least twice a weekend it seems) someone askes me if its for sale.... Not at any price.

07-11-2005, 11:12 PM	#1
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Is your truck a "head turner"? I was woundering how many of you have a "head turner" truck. You know when people stop what they are doing to watch you drive by or talk to you in a parking lot, thumbs up, etc. i think its a pretty cool feeling if you ask me __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

07-11-2005, 11:21 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Yesterday I took the 71' out for the first time since finishing it and got alot of looks. The Torch Red screams- but so does the new exhaust!. I get alot of compliments on my 70' as well. Your right- it does feel good when somebody appreciates your ride like you do. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-11-2005, 11:55 PM	#5
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	I get a few, and the other chevy truckers always waive. I even got a thumbs up from a rusted out 60 something ferd the other day. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

07-12-2005, 12:06 AM	#6
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	I have a head turner....people are shocked it actually runs Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

07-12-2005, 12:10 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I love the response I get when I take my truck out. It gets better when you dump the bags.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-11-2005, 11:44 PM	#3
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	My 72 suburban is FAR from being done. I am only doing mechanical now, no cosmetics. but I get 3-5 thumbs up and horn honks a week!

07-11-2005, 11:50 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	they turn there head when i go by...but it is normally in an offenceive mannor.

07-12-2005, 12:15 AM	#8
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	that's the cool thing when you first buy an old truck everyone looks at you like you are crazy! "why would you want that old thing" they just don't have the 'vision' we have! but then we get it all decked out and restored, and everybody loves it! Last edited by newin72; 07-12-2005 at 12:15 AM.

07-12-2005, 12:15 AM	#9
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	head turner i get people come up and say i used to have on of those in the 80's __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex Last edited by fastwillie 696969; 02-23-2008 at 08:32 AM.

07-12-2005, 12:28 AM	#10
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	I get the "thumbs up" every day. __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

07-12-2005, 12:33 AM	#11
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	I got a TON of looks when I just had headers no pipes ...I still get some good looks when I give it some gas on the greenlight...the beast has some accelleration thats for sure . __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy

07-12-2005, 12:33 AM	#12
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Yup head turner here __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

07-12-2005, 01:11 AM	#13
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Uuuggglllyyy I turn my head everyday as I see it sitting in my driveway on jack stands. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-12-2005, 02:07 AM	#14
Jeepster376 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 269	I get looks, thumbs up, and other various enthusiastic responses most every day. I don't quite know how to repond back so I usually just smile and wave. Sometimes like today for example, I'm deep in thought just headed wherever I'm going, and suddenly there's someone hangin out their window with huge thumbs up. It's kind of weird. When I have pasengers, sometimes their like, why is everyone looking at us. I have to say, Don't worry, thats normal. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 4x4 SWB

07-12-2005, 04:21 AM	#15
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	A while back I had a lime green 71 C10 and people always commented and stared at it. Not everyone liked it, but it sure got attention. Now I have a beat up POS that gets noticed by everyone including the local police on occasion __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"



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07-12-2005, 06:11 AM	#17
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	You would be surprised how many teenage girls love my blue camper special that I use as my beater truck. I still have not figured that one out yet. Yet my real nice red 68 4x4 gets more attention then if it were a Vette! If I take this one out, be assured it will take me longer to get back due to all the people asking a million ?'s Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed Last edited by GMC AMI; 07-12-2005 at 06:13 AM.

07-12-2005, 06:52 AM	#18
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Yep! Most times my three kids are in the back with their shades on. It always makes people smile when they see it, I think that's very cool. Last edited by vtblazer; 07-12-2005 at 06:53 AM.

07-12-2005, 07:04 AM	#19
briarpatch Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beauregard, AL Posts: 64	Taking my wife for a drive in one of the old trucks is the best way to get her to really appreciate it. One time, I hauled a load of trash to the dump in the '67 and took her along for the ride. The local fire department was there putting out a dumpster fire. When we pulled up the firemen quit fighting the fire and congregated around the truck asking all kinds of questions. Needless to say it got her attention as to the value of the Green Bomb. __________________ ------------------------------------- Tim '67 C/10, '04 Tahoe -------------------------------------

07-12-2005, 08:39 AM	#21
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	My truck is far from a "head turner" wearing flat black primer and old skewl white spokes, but I took it to clemson university for my last year there and it was awesome. Like everyone else has said, the ladies loved it. Guys would come up to me and talk to me about it. I had a bed full of people many times. I got thumbs up and honks often. I even parked it at wally world once, walked over and sat on a bench by the building and watched to see how many people looked at it. There were actually people walking out of their way to walk around it. (I wanted to try this 'cause I know I've done it many times!) I would have to say one annoying thing was that people wanted to race me ALL the time. I only did it a time or two. Beat a couple of ricers and got my ass kicked by a hemi ram truck, (I actually had him till 3rd gear.) Maybe it's the classic lines, maybe it's the 2 1/4" duals, or maybe its the memory of someone's dad or grandpa that had one, but whatever it is, people love these trucks. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-12-2005, 08:44 AM	#22
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	the only head turning I get on my projects is when my wife turns her head and gives me the stare when she is paying the credit card bills and sees Summit Racing.......... good thing she doesnt know about the cash I spend at Mothertruckers __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 07-12-2005 at 08:50 AM.

07-12-2005, 10:36 AM	#24
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I get some heads to turn with my '70 . How many heads would turn if you were only driving a "new" truck? IMO none. Now I am getting heads to turn some when I am in my '86 also. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 07-12-2005 at 10:40 AM.

07-12-2005, 10:52 AM	#25
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Every time I go to Home Depot (at least twice a weekend it seems) someone askes me if its for sale.... Not at any price. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

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