Cool stepside pickup stopped at my place - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**fine69** · 02-20-2005, 01:39 PM

Hey everybody. Yesterday a guy stopped at my place out of the blue. Checkin out my trucks.
Hard to find a stepside with a cool paint scheme.
It has a 454 w/T400 trans.
I have a stepside project myself so i really found it interesting. I told him about the board. Didnt seem really interested. Seemed to be a know it all.
Just thought i would share pics.

Dean23 · 02-20-2005, 01:48 PM

well i dont know what to say....I like the black....the rest of it is a bit much I think. What is that thing on the roof of the cab

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-20-2005, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean23

What is that thing on the roof of the cab

A RICER WING

Deuce · 02-20-2005, 02:06 PM

The "wing" on the roof has to GO!! The checker plate too. The rest of the truck looks good.

*dtlilly* · 02-20-2005, 02:32 PM

I like it. Your right, not to many custom painted steps out there. I sure can't bash some one elses project, when mine is a long ways from getting that far... definately not what I would choose, but I'm not a custom guy either.

Hook'em · 02-20-2005, 03:02 PM

Reminds me of some of the custom paint jobs from the 1980's. Without a double take on the grill and door shape, it was hard to even tell it was a 67-72.

**smitty62** · 02-20-2005, 03:40 PM

Those stripes? are strictly ghetto

I like the truck otherwise

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-20-2005, 04:34 PM

Roof wing??????? Nice ride though..

**Canadian694x4** · 02-20-2005, 04:59 PM

Too bad he didn't want to join the board. I've run into a lot of owners in my travels and told em about this place but they couldn't be bothered with it either.

barn9 · 02-20-2005, 05:37 PM

Sorry, but I'm going to be blunt. The paint job sucks, the step plate on the sides of the bed sucks, and that wing on the cab is one of the most ridiculous things I have seen in some time! All 3 are a disgrace to what could be a nice little stepside IMHO.
Told y'all I was gonna be blunt!

71swb4x4 · 02-20-2005, 05:43 PM

There are a lot of custom touches.
Looks like he put a lot of time into it.

If he does decide to check out the board he won't be here long, not exactly a warm welcome.

junkyardjohn · 02-20-2005, 06:47 PM

I WAS TAUGHT THAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE SOMETHING NICE TO SAY .... DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ... SO I WON'T

JOHN

1969 GMC · 02-20-2005, 06:57 PM

Hmm...get rid of the goofy wing, and the diamond plate, and the chrome "thing" under the tailgate, and I'd drive it. Something very A-Team about the paint.

**fine69** · 02-20-2005, 07:26 PM

He didnt put any time into it. He bought it that way. Only thing i didnt like was the wing on the roof.
The paint job was done very well. The pics didnt do the paint job justice.
I like the diamond plate.
Sounded kickass too. VERY clean underneath.

**lolife99** · 02-20-2005, 07:31 PM

fine69,... got any pics of the "crew cab" in the background? I couldn't help noticing it.

5150 · 02-20-2005, 08:55 PM

If he knows it all, then he apparently didn't know too much when he bought that thing. I mean it's one thing to do that to a poor truck, but it's another to buy it after it's already done. I bet the PO is laughing his a$$ off.

"Pitty the fool who drives that thing"

LOVE THE A-TEAM!

**smitty62** · 02-20-2005, 09:24 PM

I suspect that the reason he didn't show interest in this site is that he's computer illiterate--some people are like that--they will never admit to anything that may seem like a fault.

**fine69** · 02-20-2005, 09:26 PM

Some of you guys sure are harsh on a guys truck. Yea he did act like he knew it all. But cripes, hope he doesnt try to join the board now. He will think we all are jerks.

I bet most of you dont have one that nice.
And i am sure the previous owner wouldnt have sold it if he was still among the living.

dwaite72lnghrn · 02-20-2005, 09:30 PM

I like the diamond plate. It just needs it on the step also and maybe the bed to. I don't like that type of wing but he had a hitch on the truck so maybe a bigger wind deflector for a trailer. I buy it if the price was right. Hey to each his own. Change the disco stripes for some flames and now were talkin *****in.

**smitty62** · 02-20-2005, 09:47 PM

So, I guess you really put it on here so everyone would agree with you?
Never happen-- these guys will always express their opinions--and why shouldn't they?
You expressed yours, right?
If I posted pics of mine on here, I would certainly expect some to express their distaste and hopefully, some would like it--isn't that what happened here?

But then---my truck is perfect

sneakysnake · 02-20-2005, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hook'em

Reminds me of some of the custom paint jobs from the 1980's. Without a double take on the grill and door shape, it was hard to even tell it was a 67-72.

Definetly a 80's look, and I remember guys putting mid 80's fire bird wings on their trucks, looked cool at the time.

longnlow72 · 02-20-2005, 10:45 PM

i like the black painted inner grille

mr402 · 02-20-2005, 10:56 PM

I like the diamond plate and the tail lights. Hate the stripes. Wing looks like crap but if it's there because he pulls a trailer then I'd be OK with it. With gas the way it is anything to pick up a little milage is worth it. At any rate, beauty is in the eye of the owner. If he likes it then who cares what everyone else thinks.

bagged91 · 02-20-2005, 10:59 PM

I have to agree with fine69. Although the truck isn't done to my taste, it is still done and it's on the road, period. Some of us here, myself included have projects that are nowhere close to being done. I would drive that truck in a heartbeat, 454/T400 in a shortbed, that's a badarse ride. The bed with the diamond plate, makes it more conducive to being a driver. Better than beating up a restored wood floor! No biggie to unbolt the wing and reshoot the truck either if you don't like it. Look at the big picture...

beagler · 02-21-2005, 01:24 AM

I'm Not super hot on the diamond plate. The wing would be better if it was soild so it had the affect of wind difflecting(sp) if he pulled a 5th wheel with it. or used a camper on it. not sure that might have been what he was thinking when he did it. I like the paint scheme though. good looking truck over all though. Wing looks really good IMO from the side (first pic).

02-20-2005, 01:39 PM	#1
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Cool stepside pickup stopped at my place Hey everybody. Yesterday a guy stopped at my place out of the blue. Checkin out my trucks. Hard to find a stepside with a cool paint scheme. It has a 454 w/T400 trans. I have a stepside project myself so i really found it interesting. I told him about the board. Didnt seem really interested. Seemed to be a know it all. Just thought i would share pics. Attached Images __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

02-20-2005, 01:48 PM	#2
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	well i dont know what to say....I like the black....the rest of it is a bit much I think. What is that thing on the roof of the cab __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

02-20-2005, 02:06 PM	#4
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	The "wing" on the roof has to GO!! The checker plate too. The rest of the truck looks good. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

02-20-2005, 03:02 PM	#6
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Reminds me of some of the custom paint jobs from the 1980's. Without a double take on the grill and door shape, it was hard to even tell it was a 67-72. __________________ Hook'em

02-20-2005, 03:40 PM	#7
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Those stripes? are strictly ghetto I like the truck otherwise __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

02-20-2005, 02:32 PM	#5
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I like it. Your right, not to many custom painted steps out there. I sure can't bash some one elses project, when mine is a long ways from getting that far... definately not what I would choose, but I'm not a custom guy either.

02-20-2005, 04:34 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Roof wing??????? Nice ride though.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-20-2005, 04:59 PM	#9
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Too bad he didn't want to join the board. I've run into a lot of owners in my travels and told em about this place but they couldn't be bothered with it either. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

02-20-2005, 05:37 PM	#10
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Sorry, but I'm going to be blunt. The paint job sucks, the step plate on the sides of the bed sucks, and that wing on the cab is one of the most ridiculous things I have seen in some time! All 3 are a disgrace to what could be a nice little stepside IMHO. Told y'all I was gonna be blunt! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

02-20-2005, 05:43 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	There are a lot of custom touches. Looks like he put a lot of time into it. If he does decide to check out the board he won't be here long, not exactly a warm welcome. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-20-2005, 06:47 PM	#12
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I WAS TAUGHT THAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE SOMETHING NICE TO SAY .... DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ... SO I WON'T JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

02-20-2005, 06:57 PM	#13
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Hmm...get rid of the goofy wing, and the diamond plate, and the chrome "thing" under the tailgate, and I'd drive it. Something very A-Team about the paint. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-20-2005, 07:26 PM	#14
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	He didnt put any time into it. He bought it that way. Only thing i didnt like was the wing on the roof. The paint job was done very well. The pics didnt do the paint job justice. I like the diamond plate. Sounded kickass too. VERY clean underneath. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

02-20-2005, 07:31 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	fine69,... got any pics of the "crew cab" in the background? I couldn't help noticing it. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-20-2005, 08:55 PM	#16
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	If he knows it all, then he apparently didn't know too much when he bought that thing. I mean it's one thing to do that to a poor truck, but it's another to buy it after it's already done. I bet the PO is laughing his a$$ off. "Pitty the fool who drives that thing" LOVE THE A-TEAM! __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4



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02-20-2005, 09:24 PM	#17
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	I suspect that the reason he didn't show interest in this site is that he's computer illiterate--some people are like that--they will never admit to anything that may seem like a fault. __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

02-20-2005, 09:26 PM	#18
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Some of you guys sure are harsh on a guys truck. Yea he did act like he knew it all. But cripes, hope he doesnt try to join the board now. He will think we all are jerks. I bet most of you dont have one that nice. And i am sure the previous owner wouldnt have sold it if he was still among the living. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

02-20-2005, 09:30 PM	#19
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	I like the diamond plate. It just needs it on the step also and maybe the bed to. I don't like that type of wing but he had a hitch on the truck so maybe a bigger wind deflector for a trailer. I buy it if the price was right. Hey to each his own. Change the disco stripes for some flames and now were talkin *****in. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

02-20-2005, 09:47 PM	#20
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	So, I guess you really put it on here so everyone would agree with you? Never happen-- these guys will always express their opinions--and why shouldn't they? You expressed yours, right? If I posted pics of mine on here, I would certainly expect some to express their distaste and hopefully, some would like it--isn't that what happened here? But then---my truck is perfect __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

02-20-2005, 10:45 PM	#22
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i like the black painted inner grille __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

02-20-2005, 10:56 PM	#23
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	I like the diamond plate and the tail lights. Hate the stripes. Wing looks like crap but if it's there because he pulls a trailer then I'd be OK with it. With gas the way it is anything to pick up a little milage is worth it. At any rate, beauty is in the eye of the owner. If he likes it then who cares what everyone else thinks.

02-20-2005, 10:59 PM	#24
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I have to agree with fine69. Although the truck isn't done to my taste, it is still done and it's on the road, period. Some of us here, myself included have projects that are nowhere close to being done. I would drive that truck in a heartbeat, 454/T400 in a shortbed, that's a badarse ride. The bed with the diamond plate, makes it more conducive to being a driver. Better than beating up a restored wood floor! No biggie to unbolt the wing and reshoot the truck either if you don't like it. Look at the big picture... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-21-2005, 01:24 AM	#25
beagler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 190	I'm Not super hot on the diamond plate. The wing would be better if it was soild so it had the affect of wind difflecting(sp) if he pulled a 5th wheel with it. or used a camper on it. not sure that might have been what he was thinking when he did it. I like the paint scheme though. good looking truck over all though. Wing looks really good IMO from the side (first pic). __________________ '71 GMC 350 bored, cam'd, straight pipes LOOKING FOR A 4x4 redz 1970 K5 "Time has stopped for our classic trucks, and as such maintain nostalgia and simplicity of the vehicles and of an era passed."

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