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86swb · 07-12-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by farside847

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.

Not at "any price". Everthing I have has a price. Alful high but a price.

But I do think I will keep the the wife. Now I would not let her go "at any price".

Mixup · 07-12-2005, 11:03 AM

When someone that doesn't know much about trucks looks at mine they get confused because I have a late model bed. They always ask "what year is that".

bouncytruck · 07-12-2005, 11:04 AM

My '72 gets a fair amount of attention, even from some of the BMW & Mercedes drivers that seem to dominate this area. When the top is down, someone is always trying to talk to me, of course, I can't hear them, but I just nod and smile.

cheyenne10 · 07-12-2005, 11:36 AM

My son reminded me the other day on the sound of the blazer. He said I could have won the local wrap off muffler (whos the sweetest and loudest)contest with it!!

Jason915 · 07-12-2005, 11:39 AM

I don't drive mine much but I like the fact that I get alot of looks and thumbs up when I drive it. Mine is far from done also but still alot of people will say "nice truck" or is it for sale?

TP from Cntl PA · 07-12-2005, 12:09 PM

If you guys REALLY want to turn some heads, even better, some mouth wide open stares.................Put a Cummins in your '67-'72 3/4 or 1-ton truck!

We've been using mine alot over at my neighbors farm, and when we pull a hill pulling hay wagons the Cummins just roars, and smokes.........People honestly STOP what they are doing and watch us go by.

I can't wait to finish up the body work and get it painted..........Then start hitting the shows with it(If I can pry it away from our work long enough).

Sillyoldman · 07-12-2005, 12:15 PM

Yup. Me too. Its a common truck. Because of that many people walk right by it by about 8', slam on the skids and turn around when what they saw registers. It pretty funny. I get comments wherever I go. Seems like everyone wants to race. Even Hondas. Its almost like they concede I have 'em beat in looks & they want to show me they got me on speed. The last Honda found out what grandpas big block could do.

mocwon · 07-12-2005, 01:21 PM

Yeah, I'm gettin' to the point I turn my head and cough everytime I work on it. I'll be glad to be finished soon.

72BlckButy · 07-12-2005, 01:34 PM

I was driving into the local car show once, and had a guy just about run through a stop sign, and hit someone. I appreciate the looks, but that's just a little to close.... (haha) And I still have holes in the side of the bed and cab, but most people seem to not be bothered by them...I know I'm not

**Palf70Step** · 07-12-2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mocwon

Yeah, I'm gettin' to the point I turn my head and cough everytime I work on it. I'll be glad to be finished soon.

Yep mine turns heads in the exact same way. Either that or my neighbor (local enforcement) tends to do a turn around everytime I take it on the road lately

dubie · 07-12-2005, 01:45 PM

Mine mostly turns the heads of kids. I think it's because it looks like a life sized Hot Wheels

panhandler62 · 07-12-2005, 02:03 PM

Mine gets the "What the heck is that thing?" looks... lol

It's a few panels away (nothing big.. just a new cab and new bed needed..

) ) from being a beauty queen..

chickenwing · 07-12-2005, 02:05 PM

Mine looks pretty good. Get a few thumbs up now and then. Think if I changed the stance it would really turn heads then.

Wife thinks I'm nuts. I turn my head at EVERY 67-72.

Mudder · 07-12-2005, 02:17 PM

Not yet.......

krue · 07-12-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder67

Not yet.......

ONly when people notice there's no bed on it.

70cst10_05 · 07-12-2005, 03:40 PM

Whenever i drive mine, which isn't very often, i either have my friends hangin out the windows when i meet em wavin, or tellin me to do burnouts, and the occasional people that stare when i drive by. Then i usually let em hear the pipes on it, cuz i always appreciate that when ppl drive their vehicles instead of putt around in them.

**Daubs** · 07-12-2005, 03:44 PM

Mine's still pretty rusty, but runs. Get guys asking about it at gas station and parking lots. People look while I'm driving, but there are about five or six 67-72's in our town of 10k, so they aren't that rare around here.

stllookn · 07-12-2005, 03:54 PM

YES...put me in that category of "Amazed it is actually on the road and running!". I really turned heads the last time I had the "67 out driving around the neighborhood without doors, windshield, hood or box! It was running and moving though!

71RestoRod · 07-12-2005, 04:00 PM

Mine is just back on the road and still very "fresh". Hell I can't walk away from it without turning my head three or four times.

I still haven't gotten used to the way people pull up along side and drive next to you until you look their way... then comes the thumbs up. It's cool but a little skeevy at the same time. They vaporize out of nowhere at the gas station and such and start talking your head off... Itâ€™s very flattering... but I'm really going to puke if one more person says "Nice Bronco!"

ckhd · 07-12-2005, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by panhandler62

Mine gets the "What the heck is that thing?" looks... lol

It's a few panels away (nothing big.. just a new cab and new bed needed..

) ) from being a beauty queen..

Mine's the same way, except I need a new front clip too...

Long Roof · 07-12-2005, 07:29 PM

I get looks and thumbs pretty often. I took the wife and kids to a car show a few weeks ago and on the way out of the lot my wife heard some old guy say, ' I bet that burb is older than they are.' He was right by five years.

I even had a teen girl at the local 'choke and puke' drive thru window say, ' I love your truck sir'. I still can't believe she called me 'sir', I'm only 30.

Aaron

86swb · 07-12-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Roof

I get looks and thumbs pretty often. I even had a teen girl at the local 'choke and puke' drive thru window say, ' I love your truck sir'. I still can't believe she called me 'sir', I'm only 30.
ron

To a teenage girl, 30 is old till she turns 30.

see ten · 07-12-2005, 09:11 PM

Luv and a few other board members have seen my trucks at the Nats and pics that I have posted on here. I think they thought the trucks were head turners ( or maybe they were just being polite ). Sometimes I forget that I am driving something that is a little out of the ordinary, and I think "what are they looking at?". It's always cool when you watch people's heads swivel when you drive by. When my wife drives the C10 to school, she says she gets a lot of looks in the parking lot full of econo grocery getters. I guess they don't expect to see a girl driving an old fixed up truck. I always tell people to build their trucks the way that they want to, don't fix one up according to someone else's taste. But it sure is nice to know that other people appreciate what you have done.

special70gmc · 07-12-2005, 09:30 PM

i get thums up all the tome but the most attention i get is from the police

a teenage kid in a 400 horse truck seems to be a bad combo in a small town

lol

-kyle

Cat Fuzz · 07-12-2005, 09:37 PM

My trucks paint is scratched, it has body damage, a bit of rust.....in other words, no where near perfect.

BUT I STILL GET LOOKS!! Thats how AWESOME our trucks are!!

People ask me about it in parking lots quite often. "Thats just a neat ole truck" they usually say.

07-12-2005, 11:03 AM	#27
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	When someone that doesn't know much about trucks looks at mine they get confused because I have a late model bed. They always ask "what year is that". __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

07-12-2005, 11:04 AM	#28
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	My '72 gets a fair amount of attention, even from some of the BMW & Mercedes drivers that seem to dominate this area. When the top is down, someone is always trying to talk to me, of course, I can't hear them, but I just nod and smile. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-12-2005, 11:36 AM	#29
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Bouncys blazer My son reminded me the other day on the sound of the blazer. He said I could have won the local wrap off muffler (whos the sweetest and loudest)contest with it!! __________________ Bob

07-12-2005, 11:39 AM	#30
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	I don't drive mine much but I like the fact that I get alot of looks and thumbs up when I drive it. Mine is far from done also but still alot of people will say "nice truck" or is it for sale? __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

07-12-2005, 12:09 PM	#31
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	If you guys REALLY want to turn some heads, even better, some mouth wide open stares.................Put a Cummins in your '67-'72 3/4 or 1-ton truck! We've been using mine alot over at my neighbors farm, and when we pull a hill pulling hay wagons the Cummins just roars, and smokes.........People honestly STOP what they are doing and watch us go by. I can't wait to finish up the body work and get it painted..........Then start hitting the shows with it(If I can pry it away from our work long enough). __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

07-12-2005, 12:15 PM	#32
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Yup. Me too. Its a common truck. Because of that many people walk right by it by about 8', slam on the skids and turn around when what they saw registers. It pretty funny. I get comments wherever I go. Seems like everyone wants to race. Even Hondas. Its almost like they concede I have 'em beat in looks & they want to show me they got me on speed. The last Honda found out what grandpas big block could do. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-12-2005, 01:21 PM	#33
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Yeah, I'm gettin' to the point I turn my head and cough everytime I work on it. I'll be glad to be finished soon. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-12-2005, 01:34 PM	#34
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	I was driving into the local car show once, and had a guy just about run through a stop sign, and hit someone. I appreciate the looks, but that's just a little to close.... (haha) And I still have holes in the side of the bed and cab, but most people seem to not be bothered by them...I know I'm not __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 07-12-2005 at 01:35 PM.

07-12-2005, 01:45 PM	#36
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Mine mostly turns the heads of kids. I think it's because it looks like a life sized Hot Wheels Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

07-12-2005, 02:03 PM	#37
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Mine gets the "What the heck is that thing?" looks... lol It's a few panels away (nothing big.. just a new cab and new bed needed.. ) ) from being a beauty queen..

07-12-2005, 02:05 PM	#38
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Mine looks pretty good. Get a few thumbs up now and then. Think if I changed the stance it would really turn heads then. Wife thinks I'm nuts. I turn my head at EVERY 67-72. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

07-12-2005, 02:17 PM	#39
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Not yet.......

07-12-2005, 03:40 PM	#41
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	yea Whenever i drive mine, which isn't very often, i either have my friends hangin out the windows when i meet em wavin, or tellin me to do burnouts, and the occasional people that stare when i drive by. Then i usually let em hear the pipes on it, cuz i always appreciate that when ppl drive their vehicles instead of putt around in them. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

07-12-2005, 03:44 PM	#42
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 611	Mine's still pretty rusty, but runs. Get guys asking about it at gas station and parking lots. People look while I'm driving, but there are about five or six 67-72's in our town of 10k, so they aren't that rare around here. __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

07-12-2005, 03:54 PM	#43
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	YES...put me in that category of "Amazed it is actually on the road and running!". I really turned heads the last time I had the "67 out driving around the neighborhood without doors, windshield, hood or box! It was running and moving though! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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07-12-2005, 04:00 PM	#44
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 494	Mine is just back on the road and still very "fresh". Hell I can't walk away from it without turning my head three or four times. I still haven't gotten used to the way people pull up along side and drive next to you until you look their way... then comes the thumbs up. It's cool but a little skeevy at the same time. They vaporize out of nowhere at the gas station and such and start talking your head off... Itâ€™s very flattering... but I'm really going to puke if one more person says "Nice Bronco!" __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

07-12-2005, 07:29 PM	#46
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	I get looks and thumbs pretty often. I took the wife and kids to a car show a few weeks ago and on the way out of the lot my wife heard some old guy say, ' I bet that burb is older than they are.' He was right by five years. I even had a teen girl at the local 'choke and puke' drive thru window say, ' I love your truck sir'. I still can't believe she called me 'sir', I'm only 30. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 07-12-2005 at 07:31 PM.

07-12-2005, 09:11 PM	#48
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Luv and a few other board members have seen my trucks at the Nats and pics that I have posted on here. I think they thought the trucks were head turners ( or maybe they were just being polite ). Sometimes I forget that I am driving something that is a little out of the ordinary, and I think "what are they looking at?". It's always cool when you watch people's heads swivel when you drive by. When my wife drives the C10 to school, she says she gets a lot of looks in the parking lot full of econo grocery getters. I guess they don't expect to see a girl driving an old fixed up truck. I always tell people to build their trucks the way that they want to, don't fix one up according to someone else's taste. But it sure is nice to know that other people appreciate what you have done. Last edited by see ten; 07-12-2005 at 09:21 PM.

07-12-2005, 09:30 PM	#49
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i get thums up all the tome but the most attention i get is from the police a teenage kid in a 400 horse truck seems to be a bad combo in a small town lol -kyle Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

07-12-2005, 09:37 PM	#50
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	My trucks paint is scratched, it has body damage, a bit of rust.....in other words, no where near perfect. BUT I STILL GET LOOKS!! Thats how AWESOME our trucks are!! People ask me about it in parking lots quite often. "Thats just a neat ole truck" they usually say. __________________ '69 Chevy 3/4 ton, 327cid, Carter AFB, Edelbrock intake, HEI, TH400. Founding member of the No Money To Spend On My Truck Club. When your at Home Depot, you WISH you had gotten an 8 foot bed!

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