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07-12-2010, 01:59 AM
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Been going to car shows
And people just don't seem to be liking my truck.
I got one guy yesterday and laughed at it and said Im making gmc look bad. I think my truck is nice, I have had made a thread a couple of months ago but i dont know i think I need reassurance from you guys. Well here it is. Any imputs on what I should do it would be appreciated.    Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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07-12-2010, 02:07 AM
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"I ain't nobody, dork."
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Re: Been going to car shows
Nuthin' wrong with that truck!
The guy was a 'tard... Gary
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07-12-2010, 02:09 AM
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Location: El Paso, Tx
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Re: Been going to car shows
That guy is an idiot, your truck is awesome. Probably just Jealous
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07-12-2010, 02:29 AM
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JRods Garage
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Location: East Highland, CA
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Re: Been going to car shows
what douchebags. screw them dude, its your truck and you do what you want with it! I have seen some pretty nasty trucks, and yours is far from that
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07-12-2010, 02:55 AM
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Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Orlando, Florida
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Re: Been going to car shows
Truck looks great, no clue what's wrong with those people. Maybe a little more drop? A 4"/6" drop would look great on there.
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07-12-2010, 03:31 AM
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Location: Elk Grove, CA
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Re: Been going to car shows
Dude you have a BEAUTIFUL truck!!! I agree, maybe a little bit more drop, but everything looks clean on that thing!!! What's under the hood?
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07-12-2010, 03:56 AM
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Location: Buhl, Idaho
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Re: Been going to car shows
if someone doesnt like my truck they dont need to look at it. Tell that dude to frigg off. Your truck is nice as hell.
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07-12-2010, 04:56 AM
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Location: Fairfield Maine
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Re: Been going to car shows
Nice truck! I would be proud to have it in my yard!
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07-12-2010, 06:09 AM
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FUEL CELL GURU
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Location: Mineola, Texas
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Re: Been going to car shows
What was he drivin'? What an a hole!
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07-12-2010, 06:19 AM
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Location: gboro nc
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Re: Been going to car shows
very nice
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07-12-2010, 06:21 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
the truck looks very nice but the wheels can b a big turnoff to lots o people
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07-12-2010, 07:33 AM
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Location: Russellville, Arkansas
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Re: Been going to car shows
I think he probably meant your making GMC look bad because you did a much better job on your truck than GMC ever did. Truck looks awesome.
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07-12-2010, 07:48 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
I spend a lot of time judging at the Midwest All Truck Nats in Riverside, Mo and I can say that I have seen all levels of drivers and Trailer Queens. I would just point out that EACH and EVERY one of us has a plan and sometimes that takes money and sometimes it doesn't. If you are comfortable with your truck and some dude lays crap on you, then he is not worth the time it takes to brush him off. Once again, if you are happy let it go, dude. Just listen to what some say and then sit back and consider their input against what else you see at a show. You may decide to make some changes, then again, it is OK if you don't. The car show circuit is "Fickle", if you want to get an award each and every time you go, then you have to upgrade the truck weekly---and it costs a lot. HOWEVER, if you go to have a good time, see cars and trucks, and get to know people, that is what it is really about.
In the end, those awards may get you an extra cup of coffee at the restaurant, if you include the money with it. BY THE WAY---you ALL are welcome at our show---come see us in September.
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07-12-2010, 07:51 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
i'll chime and agree that your truck is very nice, the guy is likely a hater. i agree that wheels are a personal preference, but still no one could honestly say the truck isn't sweet no matter the preference. (i like it)
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07-12-2010, 07:58 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
think of it this way you got a good parking space and you don't have to walk to the parling lot to get to yur cooler......thats why I park inside the show...have you seen my basket???...
besides he probably drives a dodge |
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07-12-2010, 08:38 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
As for my personal preference, the only thing I don't like is the wheels. That doesn't mean I don't like the truck. I'm certainly not going to make comments like that guy made. The main thing is: Are YOU happy with your truck? Many people build their vehicle and worry about what everyone else thinks. People are going to be critical no matter how you build it. I love my truck and I built it how I wanted it. I've had people express their opinions about how they would've done it. It's YOUR truck and YOUR money you're putting into it. Build it how You want it.
I would've told the guy he makes people look bad.
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07-12-2010, 09:35 AM
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Location: Colorado
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Re: Been going to car shows
I agree with everyone else, dont be discouraged by bad reactions or comments.... People dont understand the amount of work it takes to get these trucks to look even "decent" let alone to be as awesome as your truck. I pick jealousy as well, that guy wouldnt know a good looking truck from a hole in his head. Enjoy your truck for you, enjoy the compliments from the smart people and drive the wheels off of it!
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07-12-2010, 09:56 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
Your truck is great!!! You will never make everyone like your truck, some people are just jerks and jelous they can't build what you have. Enjoy and be proud of it.
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07-12-2010, 10:12 AM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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Re: Been going to car shows
haha i think its nice! at least its not 3 diff. colors i get compliment on my pos in differnt body pannels. I think you have a nice truck.
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07-12-2010, 10:17 AM
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Old member
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Re: Been going to car shows
Those kind of people have a special place they will go some day!! LOL
Now for what it's worth:  I built my truck to suit me. I have people who love it and those who don't care much for it. That's fine with me I didn't build it for them. I have entered it in a few shows and won nothing and had very few comments on it. That is OK too! Most shows are for the regular shower's and if you only go to one or two you very seldom get noticed. I look at it this way. I have a nice parking spot as stated earlier and I have a chair with drinks to enjoy the day with. Just enjoy your ride man and it's all good. Don't let people make you feel bad about the truck it's your's not theirs!The truck is awsume, I wouldn't change it.
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07-12-2010, 10:22 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
Dude! your truck is awesome!
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07-12-2010, 10:24 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
"And people just don't seem to be liking my truck."
Well we are people and we like it.... a lot!
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07-12-2010, 10:31 AM
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Location: Moreno Valley
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Re: Been going to car shows
Thanks guys for everything you put. Its just some people i don't know, maybe its where i live but they think its donkish like i said in my last thread. My wheels are only 20's and 22's but that's only to fill the wheel well up and because my dad didn't want to lower it anymore then what it was. But i like having the fact that i have never seen my truck before. its always Chevy, not GMC. but other than that, thanks again guys for your inputs i greatly appreciate it.
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07-12-2010, 11:00 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
dont listen! i once had a 1967 427cu.in. corvette. had one guy ask me when im going to get rid of the "tupperware car " and get a real one? it bothered me too but after a while i realized he was jealous ...!!!
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07-12-2010, 11:02 AM
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Re: Been going to car shows
Truck looks clean, and real nice.... i think its just the big wheels and stock looking height... big wheels only look good when you are dropped over em, otherwise it looks kind of silly.....still an awesome truck though
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