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1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-15-2009, 05:18 PM

Seen a late model chevy truck on South 85 in Charlotte yesterday with one of these kits on it. Remembered the Episode on Truck U!
Thought it was pretty cool.

http://www.innovationretrokits.com/photos.html

jchav62 · 01-15-2009, 05:27 PM

I have mixed feelings about those kits. There's nothing like the real thing....

4dranch · 01-15-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

I have mixed feelings about those kits. There's nothing like the real thing....

jonzcustomshop · 01-15-2009, 05:43 PM

def. an improvement on the 88^ styling, but I would rather have the real thing as well...

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-15-2009, 06:01 PM

I agree with you fellas 100%! I personaly would not even think about spending that much money on something like that. Real deal is more satisfying to me. It sure did look funky from the side. No disrespect if anyone has a kit, but not my taste.

**slepysal** · 01-15-2009, 08:34 PM

Sorta like a bug with a rolls/royce kit, WHY?

bird7263 · 01-15-2009, 09:06 PM

I agree with you all.. Although the red blazer is kinda tough looking.. I would take it out and wheel the $h!t out of it..

*LILRED66* · 01-16-2009, 12:01 AM

I wish these guys would put their time, energy, efforts and resources into manufacturing high-quality replacement panels for the '60-'66 Chevy trucks, especially hoods, door skins, front fenders, inner fenders, grille supports, cab floorboards and, most importantly, fleetside bed panels. I personally think they would make a fortune doing so.

The aftermarket panels, currently available, leave a lot to be desired, as far as form, fit and finish.

joe231 · 01-16-2009, 01:24 AM

deja-vu

and those kits are fugly!!!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-16-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

I wish these guys would put their time, energy, efforts and resources into manufacturing high-quality replacement panels for the '60-'66 Chevy trucks, especially hoods, door skins, front fenders, inner fenders, grille supports, cab floorboards and, most importantly, fleetside bed panels. I personally think they would make a fortune doing so.

The aftermarket panels, currently available, leave a lot to be desired, as far as form, fit and finish.

I agree. The only Fiberglass Manufacturers I can think of that does Quality work is:
US BODY SOURCE
http://www.usbodysource.com/

I noticed on the aftermarket OEM parts, 1960-1962 are kinda scarce. More 1964-1966 stuff you can buy. Bigger demand I guesss.

**ChiefRocka** · 01-16-2009, 09:57 AM

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ApeKing · 01-16-2009, 04:37 PM

Yuck!

kizer · 01-16-2009, 11:24 PM

I think I just puked in my mouth a little.

PrerunnerRob · 01-17-2009, 02:54 AM

Blarf! Ten years ago I remember seeing a 49-51 ford kit for the 90's t-bird. Still ugly any way you look at it, just my opinion, if only someone stamped reproduction shotbed fleetside bed panels!

19GMC63 · 01-17-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

deja-vu

and those kits are fugly!!!

scotts62 · 01-17-2009, 09:17 AM

yeah they are pretty goofy looking~

**Micmac** · 01-17-2009, 04:26 PM

Kindly like looking at a transtesticle, looks like a gurl, but.............

01-15-2009, 05:18 PM	#1
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	"Innovation Retrokits" Seen a late model chevy truck on South 85 in Charlotte yesterday with one of these kits on it. Remembered the Episode on Truck U! Thought it was pretty cool. http://www.innovationretrokits.com/photos.html __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

01-15-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" I have mixed feelings about those kits. There's nothing like the real thing.... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-15-2009, 05:43 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" def. an improvement on the 88^ styling, but I would rather have the real thing as well...

01-15-2009, 06:01 PM	#5
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" I agree with you fellas 100%! I personaly would not even think about spending that much money on something like that. Real deal is more satisfying to me. It sure did look funky from the side. No disrespect if anyone has a kit, but not my taste. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

01-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" Sorta like a bug with a rolls/royce kit, WHY? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 01-15-2009 at 08:34 PM.

01-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#7
bird7263 Urban Chop Shop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tigard Oregon Posts: 264	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" I agree with you all.. Although the red blazer is kinda tough looking.. I would take it out and wheel the $h!t out of it.. __________________ 2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines

01-16-2009, 12:01 AM	#8
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" I wish these guys would put their time, energy, efforts and resources into manufacturing high-quality replacement panels for the '60-'66 Chevy trucks, especially hoods, door skins, front fenders, inner fenders, grille supports, cab floorboards and, most importantly, fleetside bed panels. I personally think they would make a fortune doing so. The aftermarket panels, currently available, leave a lot to be desired, as far as form, fit and finish.

01-16-2009, 01:24 AM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" deja-vu and those kits are fugly!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-16-2009, 09:57 AM	#11
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-16-2009, 04:37 PM	#12
ApeKing Trailers are for BOATS! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 208	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" Yuck! __________________ The Rod Barons C.C. CSA

01-16-2009, 11:24 PM	#13
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" I think I just puked in my mouth a little. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

01-17-2009, 02:54 AM	#14
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" Blarf! Ten years ago I remember seeing a 49-51 ford kit for the 90's t-bird. Still ugly any way you look at it, just my opinion, if only someone stamped reproduction shotbed fleetside bed panels! Last edited by PrerunnerRob; 01-17-2009 at 02:54 AM.

01-17-2009, 09:17 AM	#16
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" yeah they are pretty goofy looking~ __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-17-2009, 04:26 PM	#17
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 512	Re: "Innovation Retrokits" Kindly like looking at a transtesticle, looks like a gurl, but............. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster



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