67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-13-2007, 08:55 AM

I found this yesterday and thought it was very interesting. Thought that I'd share it and see what everyone here thinks. They are saying that the 67-72s are going to go the same route as the tri-five Chevys. Guess we will wait and see. ...Joe http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...cks/index.html

Bishops Trucks · 09-13-2007, 09:20 AM

Very interesting. I think I'll keep the 2 I have left.

weasel29gm · 09-13-2007, 11:37 AM

Good read, and shows that our trucks are worth more if there in decent condition. Like we've talked about lately on other threads our trucks are not goin' down in price.

gmc1969custom · 09-13-2007, 01:09 PM

Good find. Thanks for posting!

orange72c10 · 09-13-2007, 01:41 PM

Nice read, thanks for sharing

ChevLoRay · 09-13-2007, 01:56 PM

I shudder to think of the 55, 56 and 57's I used to own. I have absolutely no ability to think in the future. I mean, who would have ever guessed that an AMC Gremlin or Pacer would have a cult following? The people who think Edsels are valuable think their own "just needs a battery" model is worth 1 large bill. Never mind the rust and missing trim.

I'm happy to read articles like this, to support my fragile ego. My main problem is that I remember these being new and knowing I wasn't really hyped up on getting one. Had it not been for my son's first vehicle, a '69 C-10, I wouldn't have mine. In this case, my son's truck was an inspiration to me.

Now, if I can get my old neighbor to sell me his '55 210 2-dr sedan, the one his great grandfather bought new in Sept of 55....the one with 43K actual miles.....a 265/PG car with music and heat.....I'd have a 52 year old car with 43K miles....and that is what it drives like, too. But he won't sell and I don't blame him.

72BlckButy · 09-13-2007, 02:57 PM

Great find! I'll be keeping mine...

HeavyD · 09-13-2007, 03:23 PM

Wonderful. Something else I won't be able to afford soon. Everything fun to play with is skyrocketing...no wonder alot of young people buy imports.

exbbcoach · 09-13-2007, 03:27 PM

Glad I stayed origninal with my 72 LWB, with original A/C, PS, and 350 4 bbl.

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-13-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Wonderful. Something else I won't be able to afford soon. Everything fun to play with is skyrocketing...no wonder alot of young people buy imports.

My sentiments exactly bro. I was already kicking myself enough for selling my 71 GMC K1500 4 years ago enough as it was, especially since the GMCs are harder to find in 4x4 configuration than the Chevys.

Then I read this and now have to kick myself even harder for it. I doubt that I'll ever find another 4x4 truck of this vintage that I can afford ever again.

70cstjr · 09-13-2007, 04:54 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251969

it was also posted here

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-13-2007, 05:58 PM

I didn't know that it had already been posted here or I wouldn't have posted it for the second time. I ran across it on another board that I frequent,and am a member of. I thought that it was a pretty cool article that would be of interest to any 67-72 GM truck owners.

Before I posted this I looked on the list of posts that had been put up the last couple of days but I couldn't find anything similar so I posted it too. I guess that I just didn't look down far enough on the post list. Sorry for the same post on the same article guys.

...Joe

Scott68-93-97 · 09-13-2007, 06:14 PM

Someone should have brought this up in the poll for "will are trucks reach an unreachable price for the common folk" (ya its not an excact quote)

70cstjr · 09-13-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

I didn't know that it had already been posted here or I wouldn't have posted it for the second time. I ran across it on another board that I frequent,and am a member of. I thought that it was a pretty cool article that would be of interest to any 67-72 GM truck owners.

Before I posted this I looked on the list of posts that had been put up the last couple of days but I couldn't find anything similar so I posted it too. I guess that I just didn't look down far enough on the post list. Sorry for the same post on the same article guys.

...Joe

i hope u didnt think i was being rude, that was not my intent..i know how it is trying to find posts..read posts at 430am..get home at 5 and it takes about 3 pages of reading to get caught up just for about 12 hours lol

**70cst** · 09-13-2007, 07:51 PM

Hey ChaseDale3and8...
Don't worry about the re-post. This is something that needs to be re-read because it shows that our trucks are classics indeed. There are always new readers and members on this board who may not have seen the initial post. This should be posted evey so often because it is a great read. to this board. Great bunch of people (at least 99.9%) who have knowledge and are willing to offer a helping hand.

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-13-2007, 07:57 PM

No offense taken. I just didn't want to take up board space for the same thing that had already been done. Like has been said before though, this is one active board, and it's easy to miss a post! That's the main reason that I love this website so much. Lots of very knowledgeable people on here, and it's a very active board. I tip my hat to the people that run and maintain it! ...Joe

**special-K** · 09-14-2007, 05:58 AM

I think all this new discovery is funny.I`ve been hearing it for years,"These trucks are catching on".These guys are telling me like I don`t know.To me,it says something about one`s ego and how it affects their perspective.BTW,ego is an essential,not just a bad word for women to throw at us.But,what I`m saying is it`s more like,"No...you`re catching on."
I was just at an AACA car show (tend to be snooty) and one guy involved in putting the show on must have told me two or three times,"Those trucks are really catching on".Little did he know,I`m thinking,"I heard you twice the first time"

,because it`s like a tape I`ve been hearing for 20 years.These truck,like the Tri-5s and Late Greats,have never been off.Why do we have super low mile big block CheyenneSupers out there that have been in pampered garages next to Vettes since new?

72armyswbtruck · 09-14-2007, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

My sentiments exactly bro. I was already kicking myself enough for selling my 71 GMC K1500 4 years ago enough as it was, especially since the GMCs are harder to find in 4x4 configuration than the Chevys.

Then I read this and now have to kick myself even harder for it. I doubt that I'll ever find another 4x4 truck of this vintage that I can afford ever again.

Bought mine for 500 bones last year.

weasel29gm · 09-14-2007, 11:14 AM

Well said Tim. I gave 3k for mine 21 years ago, so with inflation it should be around 10k or more now LOL!!!

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-14-2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I think all this new discovery is funny.I`ve been hearing it for years,"These trucks are catching on".These guys are telling me like I don`t know.To me,it says something about one`s ego and how it affects their perspective.BTW,ego is an essential,not just a bad word for women to throw at us.But,what I`m saying is it`s more like,"No...you`re catching on."
I was just at an AACA car show (tend to be snooty) and one guy involved in putting the show on must have told me two or three times,"Those trucks are really catching on".Little did he know,I`m thinking,"I heard you twice the first time"

,because it`s like a tape I`ve been hearing for 20 years.These truck,like the Tri-5s and Late Greats,have never been off.Why do we have super low mile big block CheyenneSupers out there that have been in pampered garages next to Vettes since new?

You know, I can't really think of a time when these trucks haven't been popular. They have just gained more popularity as more people have discovered how cool these trucks really are.

My family has owned several of them over the years. They are still a modern looking truck to this day in my opinion, and will never go out of style. I'm sure that in a few more years the aftermarket will start producing cabs for these trucks. When they do, anyone will be able to build one from scratch, but they will never match up to the originals! ...Joe

**70cst** · 10-03-2007, 06:57 PM

ttt

**70cst** · 10-08-2007, 11:47 AM

This bump is for texanidiot25

09-13-2007, 08:55 AM	#1
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? I found this yesterday and thought it was very interesting. Thought that I'd share it and see what everyone here thinks. They are saying that the 67-72s are going to go the same route as the tri-five Chevys. Guess we will wait and see. ...Joe http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...cks/index.html __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

09-13-2007, 09:20 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Very interesting. I think I'll keep the 2 I have left. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

09-13-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Good read, and shows that our trucks are worth more if there in decent condition. Like we've talked about lately on other threads our trucks are not goin' down in price. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-13-2007, 01:09 PM	#4
gmc1969custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canton, TX Posts: 210	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Good find. Thanks for posting! __________________ 1969 Custom w/Turquoise Interior. 75k miles, 350 Auto, (Almost) All Original

09-13-2007, 01:41 PM	#5
orange72c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 153	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Nice read, thanks for sharing

09-13-2007, 01:56 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? I shudder to think of the 55, 56 and 57's I used to own. I have absolutely no ability to think in the future. I mean, who would have ever guessed that an AMC Gremlin or Pacer would have a cult following? The people who think Edsels are valuable think their own "just needs a battery" model is worth 1 large bill. Never mind the rust and missing trim. I'm happy to read articles like this, to support my fragile ego. My main problem is that I remember these being new and knowing I wasn't really hyped up on getting one. Had it not been for my son's first vehicle, a '69 C-10, I wouldn't have mine. In this case, my son's truck was an inspiration to me. Now, if I can get my old neighbor to sell me his '55 210 2-dr sedan, the one his great grandfather bought new in Sept of 55....the one with 43K actual miles.....a 265/PG car with music and heat.....I'd have a 52 year old car with 43K miles....and that is what it drives like, too. But he won't sell and I don't blame him. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-13-2007, 02:57 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Great find! I'll be keeping mine... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-13-2007, 03:23 PM	#8
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,177	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Wonderful. Something else I won't be able to afford soon. Everything fun to play with is skyrocketing...no wonder alot of young people buy imports. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

09-13-2007, 03:27 PM	#9
exbbcoach Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 18	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Glad I stayed origninal with my 72 LWB, with original A/C, PS, and 350 4 bbl.

09-13-2007, 04:54 PM	#11
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251969 it was also posted here

09-13-2007, 05:58 PM	#12
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? I didn't know that it had already been posted here or I wouldn't have posted it for the second time. I ran across it on another board that I frequent,and am a member of. I thought that it was a pretty cool article that would be of interest to any 67-72 GM truck owners. Before I posted this I looked on the list of posts that had been put up the last couple of days but I couldn't find anything similar so I posted it too. I guess that I just didn't look down far enough on the post list. Sorry for the same post on the same article guys. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

09-13-2007, 06:14 PM	#13
Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Someone should have brought this up in the poll for "will are trucks reach an unreachable price for the common folk" (ya its not an excact quote) __________________ 1968 Short Fleet 350/700r4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249435 1997 Bagged XtdCab Vortec350/4L60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post2286144 1993 XtdCab Longbed 4x4 6.5Turbo/NV4500 "Daily Driver" 1985 Toyota XtdCab 4x4 22re/W-56/Dual T-cases, Doug Thorley Header, Homebrew front and rear spring packs, Tons of Mods to suspension and drivetrain, 35" boggers, coming soon ARB's and 5.29's, Possible 4.3/700r4 swap

09-13-2007, 07:51 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Hey ChaseDale3and8... Don't worry about the re-post. This is something that needs to be re-read because it shows that our trucks are classics indeed. There are always new readers and members on this board who may not have seen the initial post. This should be posted evey so often because it is a great read. to this board. Great bunch of people (at least 99.9%) who have knowledge and are willing to offer a helping hand. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 09-13-2007 at 07:52 PM.

09-13-2007, 07:57 PM	#16
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? No offense taken. I just didn't want to take up board space for the same thing that had already been done. Like has been said before though, this is one active board, and it's easy to miss a post! That's the main reason that I love this website so much. Lots of very knowledgeable people on here, and it's a very active board. I tip my hat to the people that run and maintain it! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

09-14-2007, 05:58 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? I think all this new discovery is funny.I`ve been hearing it for years,"These trucks are catching on".These guys are telling me like I don`t know.To me,it says something about one`s ego and how it affects their perspective.BTW,ego is an essential,not just a bad word for women to throw at us.But,what I`m saying is it`s more like,"No...you`re catching on." I was just at an AACA car show (tend to be snooty) and one guy involved in putting the show on must have told me two or three times,"Those trucks are really catching on".Little did he know,I`m thinking,"I heard you twice the first time",because it`s like a tape I`ve been hearing for 20 years.These truck,like the Tri-5s and Late Greats,have never been off.Why do we have super low mile big block CheyenneSupers out there that have been in pampered garages next to Vettes since new? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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09-14-2007, 11:14 AM	#19
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? Well said Tim. I gave 3k for mine 21 years ago, so with inflation it should be around 10k or more now LOL!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-03-2007, 06:57 PM	#21
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? ttt __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-08-2007, 11:47 AM	#22
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 67-72 GM Trucks now at ICON status? This bump is for texanidiot25 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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