what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hustontractor · 02-12-2015, 02:16 AM

I took this picture on Christmas Day this year. Just like I was living in the early 70's.

cooperhw · 02-12-2015, 08:09 AM

I can tell you what it looks like. Cold. That's what. Whew, too d*mm cold.

WiggyHD · 02-12-2015, 10:26 AM

Love it! I wish we got snow...

Mark

68 P.O.S. · 02-12-2015, 10:35 AM

I'll trade you my truck for the goat!

Been looking for one for a long time.

Bladeboy1998 · 02-13-2015, 12:19 AM

I am just wondering, what are the vertical bars on the bumper of the truck? Are they just for looks?

Hustontractor · 02-13-2015, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

I'll trade you my truck for the goat!

Been looking for one for a long time.

Well the goat is for sale, but unfortunately if I get rid of it it would have to be for a bundle of Benjamins. I actually have more fun driving my pickups than the GTO.

Hustontractor · 02-13-2015, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

I am just wondering, what are the vertical bars on the bumper of the truck? Are they just for looks?

I have seen them on several pickups, I don't know if they're a factory option. Can anyone help us on that.

Bladeboy1998 · 02-13-2015, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hustontractor

I have seen them on several pickups, I don't know if they're a factory option. Can anyone help us on that.

That is actually the first time I've seen them on a 67-72, I've seen them on square bodies before though, I like the look

tcrist · 02-13-2015, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

I can tell you what it looks like. Cold. That's what. Whew, too d*mm cold.

AS my dad would say "It's a dry cold", tee shirt weather. Yea right.

70LonghornCST · 02-13-2015, 01:33 AM

I love the picture! As far as the "vertical bars" go, they are bumber guards. They were a factory option on all 67-72 trucks. The 67-70 bumber guards were a lower profile (shorter) than the 71-72. And yes, the squarebodies had them as well, but they are specific to years based on the curvature of the bumper.

Bladeboy1998 · 02-13-2015, 01:36 AM

I might have to try and track some of them down for when I get a truck, I am going to look at a beechnut yellow 72 long bed 3/4 ton this weekend. Wish me luck!

Hustontractor · 02-13-2015, 01:39 AM

Thank you for the info!

and good luck bladeboy!

Bladeboy1998 · 02-13-2015, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hustontractor

Thank you for the info!

and good luck bladeboy!

Thank you!
I will have to make a thread if I get it, I can't wait!

Hustontractor · 02-13-2015, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

Thank you!
I will have to make a thread if I get it, I can't wait!

With pictures!

Bladeboy1998 · 02-13-2015, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hustontractor

With pictures!

Oh, believe me there will be tons!

**special-K** · 02-13-2015, 10:30 AM

bumper guards are an accessory sold through the GM accessory program as well as in the aftermarket. Vehicles have run them about as long as there have been bumpers. Styles change with the vehicles. 88-98s went to just rubber and short. The 71-87 style as shown are the same, except for fit due to 3 different bumpers

**67 cst swb** · 02-13-2015, 10:45 AM

Is this the Vale, SD North of Sturgis?

Hustontractor · 02-13-2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

Is this the Vale, SD North of Sturgis?

you are correct.

**67 cst swb** · 02-13-2015, 10:58 AM

Wow, I haven't been to that town in awhile. If I am remembering the correct town, I spent a bunch of money in an antique store on the left when you pull into town. I bet that was 20 yrs ago.
Good to see we are getting a few more SD members on here.

Hey, you weren't driving that GTO down in Black Hawk/Piedmont area a few weeks ago were ya?

02-12-2015, 02:16 AM	#1
Hustontractor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vale, SD Posts: 49	what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 I took this picture on Christmas Day this year. Just like I was living in the early 70's. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Cheyenne Super 350 Auto 1972 C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper 350 Auto 1986 K30 Scottsdale 3+3 454 4 Speed Grandpa's 1979 F150 521 Stroker Auto

02-12-2015, 08:09 AM	#2
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 I can tell you what it looks like. Cold. That's what. Whew, too d*mm cold. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

02-12-2015, 10:26 AM	#3
WiggyHD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mena, Arkansas Posts: 91	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 Love it! I wish we got snow... Mark __________________ Retired Air Force/Disabled Vet 1969 Chevy C-10, On the way to greatness!

02-12-2015, 10:35 AM	#4
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 I'll trade you my truck for the goat! Been looking for one for a long time. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

02-13-2015, 12:19 AM	#5
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 I am just wondering, what are the vertical bars on the bumper of the truck? Are they just for looks?

02-13-2015, 01:33 AM	#10
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 I love the picture! As far as the "vertical bars" go, they are bumber guards. They were a factory option on all 67-72 trucks. The 67-70 bumber guards were a lower profile (shorter) than the 71-72. And yes, the squarebodies had them as well, but they are specific to years based on the curvature of the bumper. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

02-13-2015, 01:36 AM	#11
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 I might have to try and track some of them down for when I get a truck, I am going to look at a beechnut yellow 72 long bed 3/4 ton this weekend. Wish me luck!

02-13-2015, 01:39 AM	#12
Hustontractor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vale, SD Posts: 49	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 Thank you for the info! and good luck bladeboy! __________________ 1972 C10 Cheyenne Super 350 Auto 1972 C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper 350 Auto 1986 K30 Scottsdale 3+3 454 4 Speed Grandpa's 1979 F150 521 Stroker Auto

02-13-2015, 10:30 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 bumper guards are an accessory sold through the GM accessory program as well as in the aftermarket. Vehicles have run them about as long as there have been bumpers. Styles change with the vehicles. 88-98s went to just rubber and short. The 71-87 style as shown are the same, except for fit due to 3 different bumpers __________________ "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 ~

02-13-2015, 10:45 AM	#17
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 Is this the Vale, SD North of Sturgis? __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

02-13-2015, 10:58 AM	#19
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: what my driveway would be looked like in 1972 Wow, I haven't been to that town in awhile. If I am remembering the correct town, I spent a bunch of money in an antique store on the left when you pull into town. I bet that was 20 yrs ago. Good to see we are getting a few more SD members on here. Hey, you weren't driving that GTO down in Black Hawk/Piedmont area a few weeks ago were ya? __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

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