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yellowGT · 10-31-2008, 03:24 PM

Having thoughts about shaving the mirrors, door handles, body line on back of cab or should I keep it stock looking?

skidder111 · 10-31-2008, 03:37 PM

What's this on?

TeamRinaldi · 10-31-2008, 04:08 PM

Doesn't matter, keep it. Too many of our trucks are being turned into something that belongs in a street ricer mag. Keep the stock lines, that's what makes a classic.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-31-2008, 05:21 PM

I think you should keep it the way it is.

**scotts62** · 10-31-2008, 06:10 PM

custom and street racer two different things.. add a fart pipe to it and yeah it might fit into catagory

Its whatever you want to do to it you are the man with this plan

I shaved my mirrors and door handles but it looks better with the style and look mine is headed in, "i think".

Jonboy · 10-31-2008, 06:37 PM

Personally, I would keep the handles, but shave the cab seam and drip moldings. If you plan on actually using the truck, you may want mirrors of some kind on it.

Restrorob · 10-31-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62

Its whatever you want to do to it you are the man with this plan

I agree with Scott, I shaved everything on mine because no one else in my area had. I want mine to look different from the rest.....

**old Rusty C10** · 10-31-2008, 11:07 PM

i like bone stock no shaving... heck i dont like shaved so much i even wear a beard!!

1984 swb chevy · 11-01-2008, 12:11 AM

Shave it if that is the look you want. On my truck I removed the cab molding and the drip rails and kept the handles and mirrors.

**scotts62** · 11-01-2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

I agree with Scott, I shaved everything on mine because no one else in my area had. I want mine to look different from the rest.....

Heck yea there dude

Im all about the different!

grinch4om · 11-01-2008, 08:38 AM

look at a ton of pictures either way, then decide. I shaved my drip rails and mirrors, would've liked to have shaved the handles but practical use could be problematic. clamp on peep mirrors are less intrusive to the lines therefore I am going with them

merca · 11-01-2008, 09:32 AM

go with what you think will look best.trust your own vision

Thumpin455 · 11-01-2008, 06:06 PM

You can go part way and it will still look ok. Handles, either way, mirrors are nice particularly if you pull a trailer at any time, trim is up to you. I didnt put it back on because it was trashed. I need mirrors because mine will be used for towing, but I might shave the handles when I get new doors for it.

Post up a pic of yours, or one you are building similarly to, and you can always get someone to P-shop the trim and handles out in stages and see what looks good to you.

Being unique, even if its only a subtle or slight difference, is what sets us apart from the masses who think of a vehicle as a means to get from A to B and nothing more. I would advise against huge wings, wild graphics, and a fart can amplifying the sound of some 4 popper or V6 you stuffed in it though.. that would be more annoying than anything..

**scotts62** · 11-01-2008, 07:31 PM

I would advise against huge wings, wild graphics, and a fart can amplifying the sound of some 4 popper or V6 you stuffed in it though.. that would be more annoying than anything..

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rod86 · 11-02-2008, 07:33 AM

hmm the only shaving i like is on my gf...

im thinking of keepin all my trim an mirrors but colour coding them to the rest of the truck...

tvblazer78 · 11-02-2008, 08:08 AM

What look are going for? If you are going for a all cumstom look, then go for it. They look so good both ways.

**scotts62** · 11-02-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rod86

hmm the only shaving i like is on my gf...

im thinking of keepin all my trim an mirrors but colour coding them to the rest of the truck...

i was waitin on that one to come out of the works

rod86 · 11-02-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62

i was waitin on that one to come out of the works

and i was suprised no one else said it....

bigblock73 · 11-02-2008, 09:28 PM

I am not a fan of completely shaved 73-87's...or really any vehicle for that matter. On my 73, I did shave quite a bit, but also kept quite a bit.

Shaved are the mirrors, trim, cab seam, stake pockets, tailgate handle, bumper bolts, and door locks.

I kept the door handles, side markers, recesses tailgate with letters, and bumpers of course.

Regardless, it is up to you, it's YOUR truck and YOU have to be happy with it...not us.

**scotts62** · 11-02-2008, 11:25 PM

I think the square body's look killer with everything shaved off of them, epescially a welded smooth tailgate and roll pan with led's

just my .02

Richard D · 11-03-2008, 02:33 PM

I'd shave the drip rails, and the seam above the rear window. Add small mirrors, and keep the rest.

d10s69c10 · 11-03-2008, 03:00 PM

its your call my exact plan was and is keep driverside mirror, lose gas cap hole, lose the drip rails, and lose my key holes. add a roll, pan when i get a doner cab it will lose 3" of headroom..

Shave is a Pretty BROAD subject when you break it all down. i like minor differeneces not the extreme cases.

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10-31-2008, 03:24 PM	#1
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	shave it or keep it? Having thoughts about shaving the mirrors, door handles, body line on back of cab or should I keep it stock looking? __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

10-31-2008, 03:37 PM	#2
skidder111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Posts: 141	Re: shave it or keep it? What's this on?

10-31-2008, 04:08 PM	#3
TeamRinaldi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 88	Re: shave it or keep it? Doesn't matter, keep it. Too many of our trucks are being turned into something that belongs in a street ricer mag. Keep the stock lines, that's what makes a classic.

10-31-2008, 05:21 PM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: shave it or keep it? I think you should keep it the way it is. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-31-2008, 06:10 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: shave it or keep it? custom and street racer two different things.. add a fart pipe to it and yeah it might fit into catagory Its whatever you want to do to it you are the man with this plan I shaved my mirrors and door handles but it looks better with the style and look mine is headed in, "i think". __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

10-31-2008, 06:37 PM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: shave it or keep it? Personally, I would keep the handles, but shave the cab seam and drip moldings. If you plan on actually using the truck, you may want mirrors of some kind on it.

10-31-2008, 11:07 PM	#8
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11-01-2008, 12:11 AM	#9
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: shave it or keep it? Shave it if that is the look you want. On my truck I removed the cab molding and the drip rails and kept the handles and mirrors.

11-01-2008, 08:38 AM	#11
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: shave it or keep it? look at a ton of pictures either way, then decide. I shaved my drip rails and mirrors, would've liked to have shaved the handles but practical use could be problematic. clamp on peep mirrors are less intrusive to the lines therefore I am going with them

11-01-2008, 09:32 AM	#12
merca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: quakertown pa. Posts: 59	Re: shave it or keep it? go with what you think will look best.trust your own vision

11-01-2008, 06:06 PM	#13
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: shave it or keep it? You can go part way and it will still look ok. Handles, either way, mirrors are nice particularly if you pull a trailer at any time, trim is up to you. I didnt put it back on because it was trashed. I need mirrors because mine will be used for towing, but I might shave the handles when I get new doors for it. Post up a pic of yours, or one you are building similarly to, and you can always get someone to P-shop the trim and handles out in stages and see what looks good to you. Being unique, even if its only a subtle or slight difference, is what sets us apart from the masses who think of a vehicle as a means to get from A to B and nothing more. I would advise against huge wings, wild graphics, and a fart can amplifying the sound of some 4 popper or V6 you stuffed in it though.. that would be more annoying than anything.. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

11-01-2008, 07:31 PM	#14
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: shave it or keep it? I would advise against huge wings, wild graphics, and a fart can amplifying the sound of some 4 popper or V6 you stuffed in it though.. that would be more annoying than anything.. [/QUOTE] __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-02-2008, 07:33 AM	#15
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: shave it or keep it? hmm the only shaving i like is on my gf... im thinking of keepin all my trim an mirrors but colour coding them to the rest of the truck... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

11-02-2008, 08:08 AM	#16
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: shave it or keep it? What look are going for? If you are going for a all cumstom look, then go for it. They look so good both ways. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012



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11-02-2008, 09:28 PM	#19
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: shave it or keep it? I am not a fan of completely shaved 73-87's...or really any vehicle for that matter. On my 73, I did shave quite a bit, but also kept quite a bit. Shaved are the mirrors, trim, cab seam, stake pockets, tailgate handle, bumper bolts, and door locks. I kept the door handles, side markers, recesses tailgate with letters, and bumpers of course. Regardless, it is up to you, it's YOUR truck and YOU have to be happy with it...not us. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-02-2008, 11:25 PM	#20
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: shave it or keep it? I think the square body's look killer with everything shaved off of them, epescially a welded smooth tailgate and roll pan with led's just my .02 __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-03-2008, 02:33 PM	#21
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: shave it or keep it? I'd shave the drip rails, and the seam above the rear window. Add small mirrors, and keep the rest.

11-03-2008, 03:00 PM	#22
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: shave it or keep it? its your call my exact plan was and is keep driverside mirror, lose gas cap hole, lose the drip rails, and lose my key holes. add a roll, pan when i get a doner cab it will lose 3" of headroom.. Shave is a Pretty BROAD subject when you break it all down. i like minor differeneces not the extreme cases. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

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