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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
I'm thinking STOCK... meaning, running with as little mods to make it run, look, etc. better. Leaving the I6 in there, 3 on the tree, am radio, steelies, etc.
I also think the patina thing is growing in popularity. With that said, I think trends start geographically and then spread. This board help spread things quicker than without, but from what I see the rat rod, patina look is really coming on, or perhaps coming back here in Michigan. Some of you out west might be saying that, that look has been 'in' for years. |
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
One trend I see growing a ton is the big smoothies. They look clean and they aren't too expensive. We've already seen them gain a ton of popularity in the past year but I think it's gonna continue to go up
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
^^^this....I for one am starting to really like this trend.
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
Everybody here is way off. Obamacar takes over. Requires you to destroy any vehicle more than 3 years old. Requires each person over the age of 15 to buy a new car every three years. No trading, no used car markets, no junk yards, no parts stores. Just new cars and thats it. Our favorite vehicles will be all hidden in under ground garages and only our closest friends will know where it is. All mechanics will wear black suits and talk into their sleeves. Gasoline will still rule but will be sold by the CIA. Alcohol will be for drinking and will be rationed daily.
Quickly my friends, get your aluminum foil hats out and put them on before its too late..!!! I am kidding of course..... or am I?
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
Stripper poles!
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
That is exactly what I consider a trend. It might get hot for a while, until the "next big thing" comes along in a year or 3 or 4
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
That's exactly why a lot of guys, myself included, say their rides are never "done"
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
That is exactly what I consider a trend. It might get hot for a while, until the "next big thing" comes along in a year or 3 or 4
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
For 2014, I see more alcohol in the gas, and less alcohol in me....
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....how about adding sunroofs to these trucks, or maybe a set of side pipes? or maybe a glue on L88 hood, remember those?...LOL
I remember in the 70's when customizers were cutting holes in everything to install those aftermarket sunroofs....oh...and no offence to those who have 'em, if they work for you. Here's one....what about the return of CB radios? I'm going to back and go through my collection of 'pick-up n' panels in print from the 90's and see what was averaging out in that era. All Good Coley ![]()
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
Trends always come and go, the key is not to "ruin" your truck like those 70's sunroof hackers.
I see the stock appearing/modern running gear gaining steam quickly. I'm planning on doing this with my 70 C10 stepper and still using it as a summer DD and parts hauler. Picked up a 5.3 for $550 recently, and am still planning on running the 15" wheels and use a 4/6 drop. Lets face it, these trucks aged VERY well and are nearly universally loved. And stock appearing...never goes out of style. |
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
I like Russ' idea!
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
Libtard here with an old truck AND a gun. Keep your politics off our truck board please.
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
I couldn't care less about trends. I've never been the monkey see monkey do type. I know what I like and do what I like. I have probably been guilty of going with a trend years ago without realizing it. But,I've come around to avoiding momentary things and stick with what's been working and will always work. It's what they call classic,never goes out. I guess my theme is adhering to a balance between form and function. Gotta have both or no thank you for me. Every trend that people look back at and criticize was once what all the trend followers did or wanted to do. These are great trucks and have been since day-1. I like them for what they are. I like enhancements that don't take away from and pays respect to what I started with. Many things that have become trends I did a long time ago,just because I thought it was a cool idea. Do what you like and who cares what the others are doing. If you like it that's all that counts.
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
Here's my thoughts.
Big trucks get more popular. Classic looks whether modded or stock with late model running gear and suspensions. Fewer adjustable suspensions Driver paint instead of mega buck paint jobs Flats,patina and orig paint top this list. Driving trucks/Vehicles rather than weekend queens. Upholstry will probably become a factor,I like indian blanket and offbeat materials.There's a 32 coupe here in town.It's a small block,4 speed custom frame but in primer with matteress stripe material.It's in primer and the guy don't care if it rains,It's just a clean little car that looks like a late 60's early 70's work in progress.It's ultra reliable and fun. I think TX Firefighter has a point,nostalgia(from the 60's-70's is going to be a trend. The modern power including maybe rewound elec will be showing up,but I think for the most part it will be late model gas or plain old school simple. Themes,whether a classic "Cowboy Caddy" like TX described or just a clean driver,I think people will start with a theme in mind and try to stay with it.Some will blend a couple themes but they have to work together.Big wheels on stock stance doesn't work(I'm not a fan but).Look for more classy driver rides. One more trend will start to show,budget rides,vehicles built with use in mind and keeping the cost down while keeping the quality up.I think this already shows in homebuilts but will become a trend in it's own right.The days of throwing cubic dollars at it to have a memorable ride will slow. Finally, Coley has a great point. We all need to consider the kids we know. Especially the 7-12 year olds. There are lots of single mothers and armchair rodders with kids. Take one to a show. Let them see what it's about. Most of the car nuts I know will take a minute to talk to a kid that shows interest. We as a collective, have to do that to perpetuate the hobby.
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
Rust...the new patina, when somebody ask whatcha got in that thing, just say peek through the holes and see for yourself! All the Cali guys will be sending their trucks back east for the winter.
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
Yea Texjake, I'd love to put a gunrack with gun in mine, I'd be afraid of someone steeling it and I don't want to drill any holes to mount one. the truck went 40 some odd years with no holes and I don't want to be the one to do it. I did replace the AM radio with a brand new in the box Audiovox AM/FM with 8 track player I got at a flea market. Boy its like when I was a teenager (1971) cruzing, listening to that awful sound comming from the 8 track, Man I love it....LIFE IS GOOD!!!!!
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
Interesting topic Mr. Coley,
Since the manufacturers and the car buffs feed on each others ideas, I think the diesel swap will become a more popular swap. I have seen a few swaps, but I think we'll see a lot more. |
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
How is talking about trends political? So you have 1 gun, are you making a threat?
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Re: New Trends...best guesses?
I definitely agree on the increasing popularity of the commercial type trucks (COE, 1 ton, classic tow rigs, panels, etc.), which in my opinion goes right along with the increasing popularity of patina and functional drivers.
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