What does your truck say about you?

[ibyourhucklebery]

I had a guy @ work today ask why I spend so much money on restoring my old truck when I could just buy a new one instead. Well, I replied, that having an older truck says a lot about someone. He asked what mine says about me.............I said character and being different to go against the status quo. So my question my question to you is what does your truck say about us...more specifically you?

[rage'nrat638]

lets put it this way.. how many thumbs up does he get in his new truck in a week.. i get people slowing to ride next to me looking, waving , giving thumbs up. i am at the gas station the other night..one guy came over and wanted to see the engine..while he was looking a older couple of guy's stopped asking about the paint.,

need i say more o yea it say's i am kool

[Bishops Trucks]

Mine says I am differant. I like to go against the grain of everyday life. I like to stand out, not blend in like the vast majority. I am a guy that likes simplicity in life. I have been asked the same question about buying a new truck, Why look like twenty million other people. I love classic trucks!

[ghetto_superman]

Mine must say that I am torn apart and that I currently live in three different homes: a garage, a driveway, and a storage unit. It says that I am a drifter.

[EyeH8the24]

mine says same as ghettos ..but also shows signs that it is brewakin my piggy bank~!

[jimmydean]

Mine says "I'm half done all the time and I lack real direction"

[ETsC10]

I agree with Rage’n...that the WOW-factor is surely there but, for me, so is the challenge. The love of vintage ways, the open door to creativity and fulfillment of the tinkering urge. Where else can you show off your hobby, often daily, and enjoy the appreciation of others?…and still fulfill one of our basic needs (transportation)? The fact that I’m involved with GM’s greatest milestone says it all.
Hats Off to All of Us!
ET

[longhorn70gmc]

My Longhorn tells the story of respect for an awesome era when trucks were nice looking and easy to upgrade, (TRUCKS WITH CLASS). The longhorn bed says that it has more room for more fun. What does it mean to me? I have owned a 68 lwb, 67 swb and my current two in my avatar. These trucks mean the world to this owner because of the history we both share. My grandfather and Dad own these trucks. They bring comfort and happiness with memories. The pure reward of just driving one down the street is indescribable. Being a part of this Board and sharing with fellow truck owners is an awesome daily event. To discover a new truck everyday would be an adventure.
Respectfully

[cruiserman]

Mine says, "I'm leaking oil right after you replaced all my gaskets and seals."

[FarmTruk]

Mine says that I love tinkerin' with mechanical stuff, but don't know jack about bodywork.

[boogie67]

Mine says[my 72] that Im trying real hard to make it look and run better.My son bought this truck then sold it to me.So Im Determine to finish it.My 67 say of me that I really love old trucks.

[skokie]

Mine says HEY!! Get to work on me come on now!!!

[magsnubby]

I used to tell people me and my gray primered, slammed '71 Cheyenne had alot in common: we were both old and gray.

[gouldie]

this is a tough question, i never really thought about what it says about me, i just new when i first saw it i fell in love with the styling.

i cant remember the quote it's from jamie on mythbusters and was something along the lines of "the more complex a design is made, is to make up for the lack of engineering"

and my truck is simple making me a good engineer, well hopfully i still have a couple more year of school.

[CG]

Originally Posted by ibyourhucklebery

what does your truck say about us...more specifically you?

Why? What did you hear? Im denying anything my truck said about me. He's (yes, my truck is a he) been known to make stuff up.

[trkklr77]

" ugly as sin but will knock you for a loop when given the chance"

[kevncar]

Economically:
The average new car loses 60% of it's value in it's first 4 years. Ask your buddy at work why he would want to piss away $20,000 to $30,000 (or more) on a new truck when you can spend a little at a time on your old truck and, if you're watching what your doing, actually raise the value of your truck. (Let's see one of these '07 trucks 40 years from now...yikes)

Personally:
I don't care what my truck says to others about me. I like my truck because it allows me to be a part of American Heritage, it reminds me daily of the history of American Car builders, and it's just so darn fun to drive.

Drive it for you, let everyone else miss out if they don't like it.

[blacktruck]

just something about the way it drives gives me great pleasure. holding that steering wheel and pushing the gas pedal on a carb'ed 350 just can't be beaten. not to mention shifting gears on the steering column. plus the thumbs up i get every now and then.

[BigSky71]

Interesting topic. I thought about this a fair amount when I embarked on my restoration. Several of my friends from dirt bike racing just rolled their eyes like I would never have an assembled running truck again. Truth is I love every minute of my shop time and look so forward to cruising in the truck I built! I would like to think it says that when I take on a project that requires tons of patience and about 1500 hours of my precious time that I get it done, and done well baby!

[mcmlxix]

Mine says "Feed me CA$H.. I'm HUNGRY !!"

[Aarons72s]

I have 2 so lets see wht they say.
Orange and white: Are you ever going to put me back together?
Green and white: Gas needs to be cheaper so I can go play.
Both of them say: Get a job and finish us both! lol

I love these trucks for several reasons.
Easy to work on.
Parts are cheap.
Doesnt usually go down in value.
Usually only costs $3,000.00 or less for one.
Except for the rust made alot better than new vehicles.
Older is better and I am a young guy!
No crumple zones, air bags, computers, cats or other bs.
Looks I get driving it.
and lastly,
Everyone loves driving an old classic vehicle it is just kool!

[Stoney]

Mine says,get me off the jack stands and lets roll.

[mrein3]

Mine says anybody can make payments on a new truck. Not everybody can drive a good looking old truck.

[sleepyboy]

Even with the bed off and 4 different colors on the truck currently, I still get a thumbs up at times; people look at it with potential as do I. I love to go to the junkyard and think of how society was when all these muscle cars were on the road, or what life was like when the 30s-and 40s cars were sitting on the new car lots.

[TruckinDaddy]

Mine says that I have no shame. But at least I have a truck!