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View Poll Results: Restor or modernize | |||
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19 | 25.68% |
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55 | 74.32% |
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MOOSIC PA
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Restore or Modernize
I need help! Should i restore my truck or modernize it. It has 39,300 miles on the clock that are actual miles and runs good. But it needs valve seals and it is a pain driving it in the city. Right now it has non-power drum brakes, non-power steering, 307, and a 3 speed on the column. I do have a brand new 305 that i was going to use in another project but that got a big block.
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: Restore or Modernize
I say modernize the drivetrain with a hot small block, 700r, ps, pb, etc.. Give it a drop with big Torqe Thrusts and rubber. Above all, leave the interior, vintage lettering, and patina of the body - including all the dings and scratches.
What's the history of the truck? Parts chaser?
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Puyallup, WA
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Re: Restore or Modernize
I vote rebuild/modernize the org 307 (I just like original engines for some reason) and modernize the brakes as well. Drop in a 200 or 700 tranny, 4/6 lowering kit, and some wide white walls. Leave the paint job as is and drive the hell outta it.
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Big Block
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Durham, N.C.
Posts: 1,649
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Re: Restore or Modernize
Drop it like its hot! Slam it, big wheels and tires, and new drivetrain. Go for it. Your truck could be bad!
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SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: eleanor wv usa
Posts: 3,093
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Re: Restore or Modernize
HOT ROD IT!!!!!!!! nuff said!!!!
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#6 |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MOOSIC PA
Posts: 62
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Re: Restore or Modernize
The dealer is behind my house, about a block away. They oppened up in the 30's and have been a pontiac dealer until they closed in 95 or 96. The son, who i bought the truck from, went to a chevy dealer to get a parts/ service truck. When they got there his father pointed to this one and siad, "oh, thats a cute one." They picked it up and brought it back home. The truck was actually never registered. It said on the title, " do not register, taxes unpaid." So i am waiting for the title to come back from harrisburg and them to ***** about something. Another problem with the truck is that is is milage exempt on the title. but it has 39,300 origional miles and they most likey wont put the mileage on the title.
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#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MOOSIC PA
Posts: 62
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Re: Restore or Modernize
Do you have any pics of these trucks with wide whites?
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lafayette Georgia
Posts: 5,074
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Re: Restore or Modernize
I agree with the previous posts! This truck is begging for some drop and big rims! Old shop trucks are super popular these days. Just do what makes you happy!
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Denton, Texas
Posts: 356
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Re: Restore or Modernize
I would modernize the mechanicals, lower it, smoothie wheels and whitewalls, and leave the body the way it is. Kind of an old school shop truck look.
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Re: Restore or Modernize
This is what I would do...
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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I would restore that truck but not back to like new but like the dealer fixed it new , I would restore it and put the dealer name lettering back on and everything the dealer did to it I would redo now , that truck has history and it has character it would be a super cool truck at cruz in's and would most likely get a lot of attention , I would love to have a 60's car or truck with a story like that , if you do customize it and hack it up you will regret it later when you realize what you could have had ,,,, I'm done
nice truck !
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 3,071
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Re: Restore or Modernize
Resto-mod!!!
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Beaverton, OR
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Re: Restore or Modernize
I would upgrade things like the brakes/suspension/engine and keep the stock looks.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 5,620
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Re: Restore or Modernize
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Location: Rapid City, SD
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Re: Restore or Modernize
I totally agree with stomper & 68 P.O.S.
upgrade the drivability, but leave the body, just buff and drive baby...
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Questionable
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 13,376
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Re: Restore or Modernize
i asked the same question when i came here - it was one of my first posts, actually. i will tell you this:
do what YOU want to do, and not what someone else TELLS you to do in a poll. things are a lot more meaningful when you decide what you want and work towards it, versus someone telling you what would be best and you doing it.
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#17 |
Right in front of you.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Roy, Wa
Posts: 584
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Re: Restore or Modernize
Slammed with some 18" Cragars or E-T's would RULE.
NO wide white walls.....only look good on early 60's and OLDER......... Cool project for sure!
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: Restore or Modernize
A mix of the two. Enjoy it for a while. Upgrade brakes/suspension as you go. Mess with a body panel here and there... then tear it down for a rebuild.
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#19 |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MOOSIC PA
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Re: Restore or Modernize
Thanks for the input. I'm starting to think to drive it this summer and then do the mechanical and i would really like to fix the sheet metal and make it look new.
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#20 |
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Splendora, Texas
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Re: Restore or Modernize
I guess I'll be the first to say I don't care for the patina paint/shop logo stuff. If you had a shop and it was you're logo then cool, but I say fix it up like YOU want it, shiny paint, big wheels, dropped, whatever you like. I'd suggest cruising around the board and look at pics, decide what aspects you like in other folks' trucks and combine them into you're own creation. I did vote modernize though, I'm not into the stock restorations either.
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#21 |
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas
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Re: Restore or Modernize
Yo money, Yo truck! i would fix the mechanicals first too. It sounds like you have a nice project on your hands. Make it safe, front disc/4 w disc?? New motor and tranny...the winter for you guys is body work time right? Jump on the rust then, take it down to the frame!
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Next project: 1970 K10
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524
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Re: Restore or Modernize
If it were me, I would modernize the drive train....FI motor, 4 speed auto, etc. Lower it a little, but restore the body to it's glory days. Have all the lettering reproduced just like it is. That would be cool!
But, in the end, it's your truck. Don't build someone else's dream. Build your dream!
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Re: Restore or Modernize
A classical modernization is whats needed
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Location: Jersey Village, Texas
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Re: Restore or Modernize
Restore
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Re: Restore or Modernize
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