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retselgerg · 09-06-2007, 10:14 PM

OK first of all, these are my favorite cars/trucks ever...I have a nice 69 that is just a real slick ride, but i have 2 ideas that have been lingering on me for about 3 years the 1st is an all out rat rod, with a 283 or 327 4 speed, bagged, lug wrench shifter, cop car hub caps, road sign bed floor, primer brown or flat black,
the 2nd is one that i hope no one steals my ideal on... the plan is take a 71/72 SWB 2WD, equipe it with every option and dealer add on... intergrate cadillac equipment from the same era.. have custom made emblems for the grille and fenders. have a custom caddilac tailgate band.. leave this thing stock hieght. with cadallic hub caps from a similar model. and also adding a vinyl top which was a dealer add on back then. one that not alot of people know about tho.........any thoughts on the 2 ideas?? and things you think i should add to them, i have a start for the rat even have an ole 283

lpaine · 09-06-2007, 10:26 PM

I like the idea of the 71/72 with all options thing, that would be cool, if you're going with some cadillac features with that, why not throw a caddy mill in there too? I know some guys on here have done that motor swap. You've got some good ideas perkin' there, I'm sure a few of us on here might add to your plans, good luck, Lew

68C15 · 09-06-2007, 11:02 PM

put the Caddy motor in the rat-rod and make the shifter about even with your shoulders. add some wicked lake pipes with flame throwers and have at 'er.

retselgerg · 09-06-2007, 11:06 PM

The caddy motor for both truck is an ideal... and as far as the caddy truck goes i want this to look just like something that could have been built from GM in 72,
and as for the Rat....i just want something is so radical that it doesnt even make sense

*ksjh1316* · 09-06-2007, 11:20 PM

Come on if you are going to go with the Caddy equip you have to add the huge Caddy fins to the tops of the bed sides and have your tail lights run from the dual bullet lens and shave off the stock tailgate lens.

sdkid · 09-06-2007, 11:23 PM

Both sound cool to me. Get goin and take some pics, cuz you know...

**67 cst swb** · 09-07-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by retselgerg

...as for the Rat....i just want something is so radical that it doesnt even make sense

too late... That's already been done...hehehe
Some of this rat rod stuff is beyond stupid...IMO
to each his own I guess...

glock35ipsc · 09-07-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by retselgerg

i just want something is so radical that it doesnt even make sense

I love it!!

Ackattack · 09-07-2007, 11:29 AM

I think having a cadilac truck, as if GM made one, would be real unique. Nice plush leather seats and all the fixin's

**70cst** · 09-07-2007, 12:00 PM

It's going to be hard to improve on the factory look of these trucks. It's like trying to improve on a Leonardo da Vinci, or a Vincent van Gogh, or a Pablo Picasso, or a Rembrandt van Rijn, or a Michelangelo Buonarroti. How can one improve on perfection?
Just my .000000000000000002 cents worth.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-07-2007, 12:23 PM

A few ideas to kick around.

esll.

streetstar · 09-07-2007, 01:18 PM

Pics of my roach truck --- if i bag it, fix the floor pans and hop up the motor, i will call it a rat, but until then .................... its a roach

then again, maybe Moon and Clay Smith decals will make it a rat

ubiquitous 4 spd I6 combo, -- have a 307 on a stand with vintage finned valve covers, rams horns, etc. that would look good in it, but the 6 still runs good, so why bother. The later buckets will get used for something else if i ever get some more foam for the original seat

Possibly the coolest part, -- genuine Western Auto external 26 gallon fuel cell with small tool area above -- my fuel sending unit is a long wooden stick

My personal idea for this truck would be to bag it hard, fix the floors/rockers/cab-mounts, clean up the greasy motor - replace the body/suspension mounts with urethane pieces, and then just leave it alone ---- but my heart isnt in it -- i have too many other projects that trump this one, but if i get to it before the trend dies - then it'll be fun

retselgerg · 09-07-2007, 11:54 PM

The Caddy truck would be something that will take alot off research and money to build.. and the reason i want a rat is so i can have something im not afriad to take on a back road and run the piss out of it, like with my blue truck we have so much money and time in it that i dont get to enjoy it.......

CG · 09-08-2007, 12:12 AM

I was goofing around in photoshop with a couple of pictures awhile back. I never finished it up.

retselgerg · 09-08-2007, 12:24 AM

WOW.........That is not even close to what i was talkin about however i really like that

**special-K** · 09-08-2007, 12:32 AM

See?CG did it already

.If you want a Caddy PU you better start with a GMC

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GREASEMONKEY72 · 09-08-2007, 12:52 AM

love both ideas but i myself love rat rods/hot rods

09-06-2007, 10:14 PM	#1
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	2 Great build ideas input please OK first of all, these are my favorite cars/trucks ever...I have a nice 69 that is just a real slick ride, but i have 2 ideas that have been lingering on me for about 3 years the 1st is an all out rat rod, with a 283 or 327 4 speed, bagged, lug wrench shifter, cop car hub caps, road sign bed floor, primer brown or flat black, the 2nd is one that i hope no one steals my ideal on... the plan is take a 71/72 SWB 2WD, equipe it with every option and dealer add on... intergrate cadillac equipment from the same era.. have custom made emblems for the grille and fenders. have a custom caddilac tailgate band.. leave this thing stock hieght. with cadallic hub caps from a similar model. and also adding a vinyl top which was a dealer add on back then. one that not alot of people know about tho.........any thoughts on the 2 ideas?? and things you think i should add to them, i have a start for the rat even have an ole 283 __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

09-06-2007, 10:26 PM	#2
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please I like the idea of the 71/72 with all options thing, that would be cool, if you're going with some cadillac features with that, why not throw a caddy mill in there too? I know some guys on here have done that motor swap. You've got some good ideas perkin' there, I'm sure a few of us on here might add to your plans, good luck, Lew __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet Last edited by lpaine; 09-06-2007 at 11:21 PM. Reason: change

09-06-2007, 11:02 PM	#3
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please put the Caddy motor in the rat-rod and make the shifter about even with your shoulders. add some wicked lake pipes with flame throwers and have at 'er.

09-06-2007, 11:06 PM	#4
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please The caddy motor for both truck is an ideal... and as far as the caddy truck goes i want this to look just like something that could have been built from GM in 72, and as for the Rat....i just want something is so radical that it doesnt even make sense __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

09-06-2007, 11:20 PM	#5
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please Come on if you are going to go with the Caddy equip you have to add the huge Caddy fins to the tops of the bed sides and have your tail lights run from the dual bullet lens and shave off the stock tailgate lens.

09-06-2007, 11:23 PM	#6
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please Both sound cool to me. Get goin and take some pics, cuz you know... __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

09-07-2007, 11:29 AM	#9
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please I think having a cadilac truck, as if GM made one, would be real unique. Nice plush leather seats and all the fixin's __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-07-2007, 12:00 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please It's going to be hard to improve on the factory look of these trucks. It's like trying to improve on a Leonardo da Vinci, or a Vincent van Gogh, or a Pablo Picasso, or a Rembrandt van Rijn, or a Michelangelo Buonarroti. How can one improve on perfection? Just my .000000000000000002 cents worth. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-07-2007, 12:23 PM	#11
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please A few ideas to kick around. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

09-07-2007, 01:18 PM	#12
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please Pics of my roach truck --- if i bag it, fix the floor pans and hop up the motor, i will call it a rat, but until then .................... its a roach then again, maybe Moon and Clay Smith decals will make it a rat ubiquitous 4 spd I6 combo, -- have a 307 on a stand with vintage finned valve covers, rams horns, etc. that would look good in it, but the 6 still runs good, so why bother. The later buckets will get used for something else if i ever get some more foam for the original seat Possibly the coolest part, -- genuine Western Auto external 26 gallon fuel cell with small tool area above -- my fuel sending unit is a long wooden stick My personal idea for this truck would be to bag it hard, fix the floors/rockers/cab-mounts, clean up the greasy motor - replace the body/suspension mounts with urethane pieces, and then just leave it alone ---- but my heart isnt in it -- i have too many other projects that trump this one, but if i get to it before the trend dies - then it'll be fun

09-07-2007, 11:54 PM	#13
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please The Caddy truck would be something that will take alot off research and money to build.. and the reason i want a rat is so i can have something im not afriad to take on a back road and run the piss out of it, like with my blue truck we have so much money and time in it that i dont get to enjoy it....... __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

09-08-2007, 12:12 AM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please I was goofing around in photoshop with a couple of pictures awhile back. I never finished it up. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 12:24 AM	#15
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please WOW.........That is not even close to what i was talkin about however i really like that __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

09-08-2007, 12:32 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please See?CG did it already.If you want a Caddy PU you better start with a GMC. __________________ "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 ~

09-08-2007, 12:52 AM	#17
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: 2 Great build ideas input please love both ideas but i myself love rat rods/hot rods __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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