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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Plano, TX
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Change of Heart
When I recently acquired my truck I put a lot of thought into what I want it to look like as a finished project. I was leaning toward changing color, getting rid of body molding and larger tires and chrome wheels.
After spending some time looking at pictures on the net and attending a car show I have had a change of heart. In my opinion to many trucks are getting painted solid colors, 20 inch wheels and lowered. Nothing is wrong with this if it is what you like. But for me I think I will work toward a factory look. I want to keep the truck looking original, to me it stands out more as a classic truck. |
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ark City, Kansas
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Re: Change of Heart
Cost of new trim might slow me down from putting trim back on..How much $$$ for all new trim??
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Upland Ca
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Re: Change of Heart
I think that's a great choice. Each person needs to build to their vision. When I did mine I wanted to keep the exterior & interior stock, and highly modified the suspension and drive line.
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1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 |
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
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Re: Change of Heart
I can appreciate all forms of classics.
Yesterday on my way home from work I saw a nice Mach 1 Mustang lowered with modern wheels. It looked good. My neighbor has classic Chevy with a SBC and rally wheels. Its always great when he pulls it out of the garage. |
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Plano, TX
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Re: Change of Heart
Great job on the truck Lee. I enjoyed reading your restoration link.
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Upland Ca
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Re: Change of Heart
Thank you sir.
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1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 |
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Location: Lafayette, LA.
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Re: Change of Heart
I agree sometimes i see a truck and think --damn i wish my truck looked like that!
but when you are driving around town and you get the "thumbs up" sign or stop at a light and and someone says man i love your truck i don't want to change a thing! you have to find what you like and go for it ![]()
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Farmville, Va
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Re: Change of Heart
I think pretty much we all build what we want and some of us is in every build.
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