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RShaips · 02-03-2003, 07:57 PM

I have a 72 4x4 that has a 350 stroker motor in it and no body,I bought it and literally threw the body away,It was trashed. I have rebuilt the motor and frame,I kept the title and vin plate with the idea of finding another truck to put on this frame.I also have a 67 2wd with 93,000 miles with a 283 powerglide trans.It is in great shape,just had rockers and cab corners welded in. Should I put this body on the 72 or restore both trucks,keep in mind that the 4wd is ready to go,just needs a body,and the 67 will need some tlc, it is very hard to find a decent cab around here and I don't have a lot of $.What I really want is the 67 4wd but I am concerned about resale value due to it not being originally 4WD. What do you think ? Thanks for the opinion.

mtdave2 · 02-03-2003, 08:42 PM

guess it depends on what group you belong too, hahah. im the orginal type. seems to me these days everyone has a custom this and that. i think orginal is the classy way to go. in the end though its up to you and what makes you smile.

matt_field · 02-03-2003, 10:01 PM

67 4x4s IMO are the nicest looking, they are very clean, id switch it to a 4x4, then you got one nice ride, disk brakes.. etc..

**Joesjunk** · 02-03-2003, 10:56 PM

I would switch the body over to the 4x4. It shouldn't hurt the value to much, since you have the title and vin. You could still make a stock looking truck out of it. I took a 71 1/2t 4x4 chassis and put a nice 68 body on it, sold it to BLAZERMAN.

RShaips · 02-03-2003, 11:35 PM

I am leaning towards putting the 67 body on the 72.I already have it off ready for paint,If it had a big back window I could title it as a 72,just has a 67 front end...but I guess if I do it I will leave it as a 67.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-03-2003, 11:39 PM

Just look at ponts how could ya go wrong they do look bad a$$ thats why im converting my blazer to a 68 front clip...

Mike C · 02-04-2003, 11:46 AM

Trucks are never going to have the same kind of numbers matching collector status that say a Corvette will. A nice truck will fetch nice truck $ regardless. And around here, 4x4 are worth at least double what a 2x4 is unless something like a 72 SWB Super. Swap it if that is what you want. Build it the way you want and to heck with everybody else.

RShaips · 02-04-2003, 08:38 PM

I think that is what I am going to do ,UNLESS I find another cab before I finish painting my 67. I like em all,thats my problem!!

02-03-2003, 07:57 PM	#1
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Keep original or not ? I have a 72 4x4 that has a 350 stroker motor in it and no body,I bought it and literally threw the body away,It was trashed. I have rebuilt the motor and frame,I kept the title and vin plate with the idea of finding another truck to put on this frame.I also have a 67 2wd with 93,000 miles with a 283 powerglide trans.It is in great shape,just had rockers and cab corners welded in. Should I put this body on the 72 or restore both trucks,keep in mind that the 4wd is ready to go,just needs a body,and the 67 will need some tlc, it is very hard to find a decent cab around here and I don't have a lot of $.What I really want is the 67 4wd but I am concerned about resale value due to it not being originally 4WD. What do you think ? Thanks for the opinion.

02-03-2003, 08:42 PM	#2
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,511	guess it depends on what group you belong too, hahah. im the orginal type. seems to me these days everyone has a custom this and that. i think orginal is the classy way to go. in the end though its up to you and what makes you smile. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

02-03-2003, 10:01 PM	#3
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	67 4x4s IMO are the nicest looking, they are very clean, id switch it to a 4x4, then you got one nice ride, disk brakes.. etc.. __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

02-03-2003, 10:56 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,697	I would switch the body over to the 4x4. It shouldn't hurt the value to much, since you have the title and vin. You could still make a stock looking truck out of it. I took a 71 1/2t 4x4 chassis and put a nice 68 body on it, sold it to BLAZERMAN. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-03-2003, 11:39 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Just look at ponts how could ya go wrong they do look bad a$$ thats why im converting my blazer to a 68 front clip... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-03-2003, 11:35 PM	#5
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	I am leaning towards putting the 67 body on the 72.I already have it off ready for paint,If it had a big back window I could title it as a 72,just has a 67 front end...but I guess if I do it I will leave it as a 67.

02-04-2003, 11:46 AM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,717	Trucks are never going to have the same kind of numbers matching collector status that say a Corvette will. A nice truck will fetch nice truck $ regardless. And around here, 4x4 are worth at least double what a 2x4 is unless something like a 72 SWB Super. Swap it if that is what you want. Build it the way you want and to heck with everybody else. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-04-2003, 08:38 PM	#8
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	I think that is what I am going to do ,UNLESS I find another cab before I finish painting my 67. I like em all,thats my problem!!



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