Customizing your ride, what have you done? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

roj2323 · 11-26-2005, 01:24 AM

Hey guys,
Well like most of you I can't seem to keep anything completely stock. I’ve already done quite a bit to my truck to make it unique but since I’m now moving into the bodywork I’m looking for ideas.
My question is this: what have you done to make your ride unique? Have you shaved, modified, removed, chopped, channeled, customized or otherwise done something to make your ride different? Well here's your chance to show everyone what you think makes your truck cool. Post away!

Ondrew
p.s stories/ pics of smoothed firewalls and bottoms of cabs would be a huge plus. Thanks

Longhorn Man · 11-26-2005, 01:27 AM

Dented and primered.
That says andy all over it.

phantom dually · 11-26-2005, 01:36 AM

follow my thread attached in my sig.

kingsolver72 · 11-26-2005, 02:58 AM

Shaved the side makers and fabed a shroud and had it powder coated.Wheel housings are tubbed.

**Palf70Step** · 11-26-2005, 08:32 AM

I really like the stock lines, but I'll be doing some minor changes. For now since I'm switiching from a short step to a short fleet, my approach might be a little different. One of the changes will be cleaning the cab of the fuel tank. POssibly modifing or changing trim lines.

roj2323 · 11-26-2005, 11:39 AM

nice fan shroud! ir's hard to beleive it's powder coated. it looks like crome.

roj2323 · 11-26-2005, 11:53 AM

phantom dually - dude i just had a grinder bite me in the same place.. i opted for the stiches though. ouch

DangerBoy · 11-26-2005, 01:18 PM

Shaved the side markers and filled in the tail lights. Corvette roll pan took the place of the rear bumper and old tail lights. Gettin ready to install some bucket seats adn build a center consol. Big ass rear tires make it look cool too. Now im just workin on the paint. I'll get some pics up eventually.

llegos · 11-26-2005, 02:26 PM

dumb question. a lot of the time i see something that says chopped and channeled. I know what the chopped part is, but what is channeling?

PanelDeland · 11-26-2005, 02:37 PM

Old school term for "Body Drop" Where you remove the floor pan and raise it inside the body to make the body set lower over the frame.Usually the floor pan is raised by putting a strip of metal vertically at the outer perimeter of the floor.Channeling basically refers to lowering the body over the frame more than stock.

llegos · 11-26-2005, 02:39 PM

ok, i knew what body drop was, i just never made the connection between it and channeling

crazy longhorn · 11-26-2005, 03:26 PM

Chopped,channeled,dropped, shaved, steel tilt clip......& a bunch of mods I probably forgot by now

here is a link to pics..... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

L

WHYBYNU · 11-26-2005, 03:55 PM

Pretty much everthing you can think of has been redone. I lowered it 3.5/5.5, new wheels, tires, new motor/trans,dual ex, w/ Flowmaster 50's, wiring, enough billet & chrome under the hood to make you dizzy !! body/paint, Rhino Lining in the bed, everything new or redone inside, stereo w/10 disk changer alpine amp & speakers.You know after listing all these things you think I would be done but it's going to be a long winter so I'm sure I'll redo or change somthing .......

John

roj2323 · 11-26-2005, 07:38 PM

palf70step- you have some awsome referance material on your site. http://myweb.cableone.net/wpalfrey/Stats/stats_01.htm
my favorite quote from your site " Oh yeah, about 3 or 4 band aids . What can I say, I am not all that coordinated" lol

crazy_longhorn-

i am glad to see i'm not the only one who has thought of tubbing a truck by simply widening the original tubs. nice work. i'm curious about the strange cross sills and square stock though. oh one more thing how do you like the fiberglass front clip?

whybynu- that's a beautiful engine!! i'm totaly diggin the valve covers and polished water pump. i'm personaly not one to do a restoration but i can completely see the reason why some choose too. beautiful truck.

ondrew

crazy longhorn · 11-26-2005, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roj2323

palf70step- you have some awsome referance material on your site. http://myweb.cableone.net/wpalfrey/Stats/stats_01.htm
my favorite quote from your site " Oh yeah, about 3 or 4 band aids . What can I say, I am not all that coordinated" lol

crazy_longhorn-

i am glad to see i'm not the only one who has thought of tubbing a truck by simply widening the original tubs. nice work. i'm curious about the strange cross sills and square stock though. oh one more thing how do you like the fiberglass front clip?

whybynu- that's a beautiful engine!! i'm totaly diggin the valve covers and polished water pump. i'm personaly not one to do a restoration but i can completely see the reason why some choose too. beautiful truck.

ondrew

The cross sills on that old longhorn are 2x3 x 1/8 wall tubing, there are also some 2x2's, & a 1x2(right over the axle). that has been converted to a steel floor. As far as the front clip.......its not glass (STEEL IS REAL)

L

Putter · 11-26-2005, 09:09 PM

Let's see....
01) Added two cylinders (inline to V-8)
02) Added automatic tranny TH350
03) Added tilt with late madel steering wheel
04) Added 60/40 split leather seating from '99 Suburban
05) Added blazer tank with side marker filler
06) Added Comp/Temp/auto dim mirror from 2004 Chevy pickup
07) Shaved tailgate chains (stepper bed)
08) Added hidden tailgate latches
09) Added Nissan Hardbody tailgate hangers
10) Added rear rollpan that runs from fender to fender (not just under the tailgate!)
11) Added 15" LED strips to rollpan
12) Added power brakes
13) Added adjustable height seatbelts from '98 Chevy pickup
14) Added intermittant (delay) wipers (Putter's Kit)
15) Added Autometer Pro-Comp gauge cluster (mounted from rear)
16) 1969 big-window to 1967 small window cab swap
17) A pair of 11" electric fans
18) GM serpentine belt/pulley set
19) Mad Electric power distribution kit.
20) Putter's "No Weld Accelerator Pedal Swap" (rod-type to cable-type..see FAQs)
21) Added front sway bar from 3/4 ton with ECE low-profile brackets

I know I forgot a few things, and there are MANY things still pending!!!

**Palf70Step** · 11-26-2005, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roj2323

palf70step- you have some awsome referance material on your site. http://myweb.cableone.net/wpalfrey/Stats/stats_01.htm
my favorite quote from your site " Oh yeah, about 3 or 4 band aids . What can I say, I am not all that coordinated" lol

Thank you for the kind words. I glad a lot of folks had that stuff to help us all out. Oh yeah, the Band Aid count has gone WAY up since theen

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yank · 11-26-2005, 10:28 PM

My turn:
1)Added front disc brakes
2)Added power steering
3)Added 4/6" drop with ECE super track bar
4)Added 700R4 tranny
5)Added 18" Billet wheels
6)Added blazer fuel tank with filler located behind tail light
7)Added suburban leather seat (same as Putter's)
8)Added late model chevy steering wheel
9)Removed stock heater/Smoothed fire wall for vinage air set up someday
10)Shaved side marker lights
11)Added 1 ton front swaybar

To be continued

*screamin_c102* · 11-26-2005, 10:46 PM

As far as body mods go I shaved all the emblems, not the side markers, filled the stake holes, shaved antenna shaved mirrors, smoothed 'gate, and Rhinoed the bed. I wanted all the mods to be subtle. Future plans call for a smooth bed cover ,diamond cut headlights and clear deluxe side markers.

*FUNMUDDER* · 11-26-2005, 10:47 PM

Screwed on a 25+ year old Hurst t-handle.........damn right!!!

*screamin_c102* · 11-26-2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUNMUDDER

Screwed on a 25+ year old Hurst t-handle.........damn right!!!

Sounds like my '73 LOL

jugernot · 11-27-2005, 12:11 AM

It is still a work in progress, but I installed an ECE 4/6 drop and an extreme drop X member.

roj2323 · 11-27-2005, 12:19 AM

that crossmember really cleans up the the lines of the frame. looks good. is your frame powdercoated?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-27-2005, 10:02 AM

Bought it, cleaned it out, fixed a flat, replacing the H20 pump, look out world here I come

Jwill41 · 11-27-2005, 12:19 PM

shaved handles
filled stake holes
capped ends of bed sides
el camino bumper
2" cowl hod
smooth gate still in progress

11-26-2005, 01:24 AM	#1
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Customizing your ride, what have you done? Hey guys, Well like most of you I can't seem to keep anything completely stock. I’ve already done quite a bit to my truck to make it unique but since I’m now moving into the bodywork I’m looking for ideas. My question is this: what have you done to make your ride unique? Have you shaved, modified, removed, chopped, channeled, customized or otherwise done something to make your ride different? Well here's your chance to show everyone what you think makes your truck cool. Post away! Ondrew p.s stories/ pics of smoothed firewalls and bottoms of cabs would be a huge plus. Thanks

11-26-2005, 01:27 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? Dented and primered. That says andy all over it.

11-26-2005, 01:36 AM	#3
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? follow my thread attached in my sig. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-26-2005, 02:58 AM	#4
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,215	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? Shaved the side makers and fabed a shroud and had it powder coated.Wheel housings are tubbed. Attached Images __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith Last edited by kingsolver72; 11-26-2005 at 03:14 AM.

11-26-2005, 08:32 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,901	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? I really like the stock lines, but I'll be doing some minor changes. For now since I'm switiching from a short step to a short fleet, my approach might be a little different. One of the changes will be cleaning the cab of the fuel tank. POssibly modifing or changing trim lines. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-26-2005, 11:39 AM	#6
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? nice fan shroud! ir's hard to beleive it's powder coated. it looks like crome.

11-26-2005, 11:53 AM	#7
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? phantom dually - dude i just had a grinder bite me in the same place.. i opted for the stiches though. ouch

11-26-2005, 01:18 PM	#8
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? Shaved the side markers and filled in the tail lights. Corvette roll pan took the place of the rear bumper and old tail lights. Gettin ready to install some bucket seats adn build a center consol. Big ass rear tires make it look cool too. Now im just workin on the paint. I'll get some pics up eventually. __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

11-26-2005, 02:26 PM	#9
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? dumb question. a lot of the time i see something that says chopped and channeled. I know what the chopped part is, but what is channeling? __________________ -Steve

11-26-2005, 02:37 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? Old school term for "Body Drop" Where you remove the floor pan and raise it inside the body to make the body set lower over the frame.Usually the floor pan is raised by putting a strip of metal vertically at the outer perimeter of the floor.Channeling basically refers to lowering the body over the frame more than stock. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-26-2005, 02:39 PM	#11
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? ok, i knew what body drop was, i just never made the connection between it and channeling __________________ -Steve

11-26-2005, 03:26 PM	#12
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? Chopped,channeled,dropped, shaved, steel tilt clip......& a bunch of mods I probably forgot by now here is a link to pics..... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

11-26-2005, 03:55 PM	#13
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? Pretty much everthing you can think of has been redone. I lowered it 3.5/5.5, new wheels, tires, new motor/trans,dual ex, w/ Flowmaster 50's, wiring, enough billet & chrome under the hood to make you dizzy !! body/paint, Rhino Lining in the bed, everything new or redone inside, stereo w/10 disk changer alpine amp & speakers.You know after listing all these things you think I would be done but it's going to be a long winter so I'm sure I'll redo or change somthing ....... John Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

11-26-2005, 07:38 PM	#14
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? palf70step- you have some awsome referance material on your site. http://myweb.cableone.net/wpalfrey/Stats/stats_01.htm my favorite quote from your site " Oh yeah, about 3 or 4 band aids . What can I say, I am not all that coordinated" lol crazy_longhorn- i am glad to see i'm not the only one who has thought of tubbing a truck by simply widening the original tubs. nice work. i'm curious about the strange cross sills and square stock though. oh one more thing how do you like the fiberglass front clip? whybynu- that's a beautiful engine!! i'm totaly diggin the valve covers and polished water pump. i'm personaly not one to do a restoration but i can completely see the reason why some choose too. beautiful truck. ondrew

11-26-2005, 09:09 PM	#16
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? Let's see.... 01) Added two cylinders (inline to V-8) 02) Added automatic tranny TH350 03) Added tilt with late madel steering wheel 04) Added 60/40 split leather seating from '99 Suburban 05) Added blazer tank with side marker filler 06) Added Comp/Temp/auto dim mirror from 2004 Chevy pickup 07) Shaved tailgate chains (stepper bed) 08) Added hidden tailgate latches 09) Added Nissan Hardbody tailgate hangers 10) Added rear rollpan that runs from fender to fender (not just under the tailgate!) 11) Added 15" LED strips to rollpan 12) Added power brakes 13) Added adjustable height seatbelts from '98 Chevy pickup 14) Added intermittant (delay) wipers (Putter's Kit) 15) Added Autometer Pro-Comp gauge cluster (mounted from rear) 16) 1969 big-window to 1967 small window cab swap 17) A pair of 11" electric fans 18) GM serpentine belt/pulley set 19) Mad Electric power distribution kit. 20) Putter's "No Weld Accelerator Pedal Swap" (rod-type to cable-type..see FAQs) 21) Added front sway bar from 3/4 ton with ECE low-profile brackets I know I forgot a few things, and there are MANY things still pending!!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 11-28-2005 at 10:22 AM.



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11-26-2005, 10:28 PM	#18
yank Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Meridian, Ms. Posts: 244	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? My turn: 1)Added front disc brakes 2)Added power steering 3)Added 4/6" drop with ECE super track bar 4)Added 700R4 tranny 5)Added 18" Billet wheels 6)Added blazer fuel tank with filler located behind tail light 7)Added suburban leather seat (same as Putter's) 8)Added late model chevy steering wheel 9)Removed stock heater/Smoothed fire wall for vinage air set up someday 10)Shaved side marker lights 11)Added 1 ton front swaybar To be continued __________________ 70 C/10 SWB Go ahead chance it........Columbus did!!! Steve (Chitlin) Bacon My DIY Shop http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mpalmiter/shop/ Last edited by yank; 11-26-2005 at 10:46 PM.

11-26-2005, 10:46 PM	#19
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? As far as body mods go I shaved all the emblems, not the side markers, filled the stake holes, shaved antenna shaved mirrors, smoothed 'gate, and Rhinoed the bed. I wanted all the mods to be subtle. Future plans call for a smooth bed cover ,diamond cut headlights and clear deluxe side markers. Attached Images Last edited by screamin_c102; 11-26-2005 at 10:47 PM.

11-26-2005, 10:47 PM	#20
FUNMUDDER Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 427	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? Screwed on a 25+ year old Hurst t-handle.........damn right!!!

11-27-2005, 12:11 AM	#22
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? It is still a work in progress, but I installed an ECE 4/6 drop and an extreme drop X member. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-27-2005, 12:19 AM	#23
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? that crossmember really cleans up the the lines of the frame. looks good. is your frame powdercoated?

11-27-2005, 10:02 AM	#24
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? Bought it, cleaned it out, fixed a flat, replacing the H20 pump, look out world here I come __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 11-27-2005 at 10:02 AM.

11-27-2005, 12:19 PM	#25
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	Re: Customizing your ride, what have you done? shaved handles filled stake holes capped ends of bed sides el camino bumper 2" cowl hod smooth gate still in progress __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

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