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Looking for opinions
I picked up an original 67 long bed, factory a/c and power steering. Would it be better to restore it original or do the usual upgrades.
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Re: Looking for opinions
Fleet,
Only you can answer your question. <restore or upgrade> If I were you, I'd restore to original. Ray |
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Re: Looking for opinions
If it is all there and not hacked up from previous owners then I say back to original.
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Re: Looking for opinions
Restore the body. Drop the attitude....2.5 inches lower in front, 4 in the rear; convert to discs up front. You'll enjoy the drive and the look will be enhanced. Replace the front bumper with the chrome one and add the factory chrome (matching) bumper to the rear. Replace the wood in the bed, if it is wood, and add some stainless strips in place of the black steel ones. If you use the ECE components, you'll still be able to place a load in it and use it like a truck if that is your desire. If not using it to haul, it'll look good and ride good, too.
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Re: Looking for opinions
67 1/2 ton with AC???? NO power brakes.
Drop it, Keep the body stock including the color.
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Re: Looking for opinions
very droolable.
Build it like YOU want it. If you plan to build it for someone else, then ask that person. If you plan to try and make some money off of it, (build to flip) then build it as cheap as possible, and you probably still wont break even. That is a very neat truck... 67s were not commonly equipped with small blocks nor A/C... the small back window makes it even neater. I could tell you what I'd do to it, but that ain't what you asked for. |
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Re: Looking for opinions
You don't see alot of all origonal trucks out there! You can always add wheels and drop it later if you want.
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Re: Looking for opinions
The replies all show wisdom...I would keep it as close to stock as possible except...lower it a bit (2"-4")...front disc brakes for safety. You have a special truck.
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Re: Looking for opinions
That's some sweet patina. I'd lower it and drive it.
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Re: Looking for opinions
I see ''HOT ROD''!!!!!
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Re: Looking for opinions
That's what I was thinking!
Make it mechanically sound and drop it a little and drive it, you can't buy that kind of patina it has to come with the truck and yours has it. Any way you go you can't loose! Good luck.
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Re: Looking for opinions
I say restore it and add all the extras you want to enjoy the truck better
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Re: Looking for opinions
I'd say whatever you like the best, throw resale value out the window..... It's your truck, you'll be driving it.
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Re: Looking for opinions
Once you modify, your personal tastes take hold, which is fine , but if you plan to sell, you better hope the new owners taste match yours.Serious collectors usually prefer unaltered original vehicles.The truck will keep appreciating in value just the way it sits on the trailer(looks like a barn find).I would leave any modification thoughs to the white truck in the avatar.
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Re: Looking for opinions
I see big block up front and tubs out back oh yea 3" stright pipes
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Re: Looking for opinions
I see it on 22's out back 20's out front laying low and thats it no paint job nothing shiny but the wheels.
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