Custom build - Thoughts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MSHax · 06-19-2013, 01:10 PM

I'm all for modern technology on classics, change out the suspension, brakes, lighting, electrical, etc.. but I'm not sure how I feel about the body panels. This truck popped up on CL a while back when I was shopping for my current build, and it just popped up again. 69 with a 02 bed. Clearly a lot of work was put into it, and it's done well, but I'm not too sure about the style match. Anyone else ever think of doing something like this?

original ad (not mine, no way connected, just saw it)
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3880329546.html

JointTech · 06-19-2013, 04:04 PM

those ford beds fit well. but its a FORDDDD bed!!! Some days I think I like the look better than an OE stepside. but its a FORD bed!!!

68GMCburban · 06-19-2013, 04:09 PM

I'm not a huge fan of putting any sort of newer bed on any older truck. But they like it, and it looks like they have done a really good job of doing it.
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68GMCburban · 06-19-2013, 04:11 PM

Oh, and by the way, it's a GMC or chevy bed. Just thought I'd let you know!
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*Southern Shaker* · 06-19-2013, 04:11 PM

Joint tech im Purdy sure that's a 02' chevy stepside bed bud haha

like dis one here

original-71 · 06-19-2013, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JointTech

those ford beds fit well. but its a FORDDDD bed!!! Some days I think I like the look better than an OE stepside. but its a FORD bed!!!

looks like a chevy bed to me

JointTech · 06-19-2013, 04:20 PM

lol ok ok calm down. Usually its a ford bed. I didnt look at the craigs ad.
shaker what tires and wheels are on that black truck?

now that I look at the craigs ad I like the ford beds better. lol.

HSRACER · 06-19-2013, 04:21 PM

I am not a fan of the wrong year bed on any truck. It just looks WRONG to me. I wont by one at any price. So these trucks do tend to polorize most people and if you ever want to get rid of them that can become an issue.

*Southern Shaker* · 06-19-2013, 04:24 PM

Shoooot ! I wish I knew to ...got this here picture off Google haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by JointTech

lol ok ok calm down. Usually its a ford bed. I didnt look at the craigs ad.
shaker what tires and wheels are on that black truck?

now that I look at the craigs ad I like the ford beds better. lol.

JointTech · 06-19-2013, 04:30 PM

yea im looking to find the perfect 20's with 33's with short rubber and square sidewalls.

Im thinking the open country m/ts are where im heading but Im keeping my eyes open.

i like that truck except theres to much air above the tires.

in reality I think what I want will end up having no clearance to the inner fenders and probably wont be able to turn around in an airport. but I want the look. hahah.

sorry for the hijack.

06-19-2013, 01:10 PM	#1
MSHax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oakland, Ca. Posts: 135	Custom build - Thoughts? I'm all for modern technology on classics, change out the suspension, brakes, lighting, electrical, etc.. but I'm not sure how I feel about the body panels. This truck popped up on CL a while back when I was shopping for my current build, and it just popped up again. 69 with a 02 bed. Clearly a lot of work was put into it, and it's done well, but I'm not too sure about the style match. Anyone else ever think of doing something like this? original ad (not mine, no way connected, just saw it) http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3880329546.html __________________ I stopped adding up how much I spend on my builds, it only makes me doubt my sanity knowing I've spent more than 9 times it's original value new.

06-19-2013, 04:04 PM	#2
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Custom build - Thoughts? those ford beds fit well. but its a FORDDDD bed!!! Some days I think I like the look better than an OE stepside. but its a FORD bed!!! __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

06-19-2013, 04:09 PM	#3
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: Custom build - Thoughts? I'm not a huge fan of putting any sort of newer bed on any older truck. But they like it, and it looks like they have done a really good job of doing it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

06-19-2013, 04:11 PM	#4
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: Custom build - Thoughts? Oh, and by the way, it's a GMC or chevy bed. Just thought I'd let you know! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

06-19-2013, 04:11 PM	#5
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Custom build - Thoughts? Joint tech im Purdy sure that's a 02' chevy stepside bed bud haha like dis one here

06-19-2013, 04:20 PM	#7
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Custom build - Thoughts? lol ok ok calm down. Usually its a ford bed. I didnt look at the craigs ad. shaker what tires and wheels are on that black truck? now that I look at the craigs ad I like the ford beds better. lol. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

06-19-2013, 04:21 PM	#8
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: Custom build - Thoughts? I am not a fan of the wrong year bed on any truck. It just looks WRONG to me. I wont by one at any price. So these trucks do tend to polorize most people and if you ever want to get rid of them that can become an issue. __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

06-19-2013, 04:30 PM	#10
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Custom build - Thoughts? yea im looking to find the perfect 20's with 33's with short rubber and square sidewalls. Im thinking the open country m/ts are where im heading but Im keeping my eyes open. i like that truck except theres to much air above the tires. in reality I think what I want will end up having no clearance to the inner fenders and probably wont be able to turn around in an airport. but I want the look. hahah. sorry for the hijack. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

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