Do you have a "Truck" theme? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 06-18-2010, 09:17 AM

As I have gone to various car and truck shows it seems that many have some sort of theme. With that in mind I thought I would ask if you have one for your truck?
I was raised on a farm and one thing I remember is seeing many trucks filled with feed sacks. With this in mind I have been collecting feed sacks with various scenes of yesteryear with the following scenes: animals such as a Grissle bear, wolf, golpher, badger, geese, plus various farm animals. I also have feedsacks with Indians and farm life with scenes of the late 1800's through the early 1900's. I thought the children would get a kick out of the pictures while the old timers (folks like me) will have flash backs of their younger years.
I will fill the sacks with packing peanuts to give them the "filled" look to them.
Ok...what is truck your theme?

HEAVY METAL · 06-18-2010, 09:45 AM

i themed my truck after the P40 WARHAWK. added fake side exhaust, fake rivets, the sharks mouth and eyes, designed my cage for an aircraft look. used " aircraft grey" for engine,tranny etc. 50 cal shell for turn signal,air raid siren, remove before flight tag,pin up ladies, etc etc. i love being diferent!

72BlckButy · 06-18-2010, 09:46 AM

Generally vintage coolers for my '69.

Although, I'm looking for that "next" eye catching item... I love the feed sack idea.

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**70cst** · 06-18-2010, 09:53 AM

I'll try and post pics later on.

Hey HEAVY METAL...got any pics. Yours does sound different which is what themes are all about.

72BlckButy ... I thought of the pop coolers. I like seeing the old coolers as it does bring back memories..

72BlckButy · 06-18-2010, 09:56 AM

I have seen vintage bikes (bicycles and motorcycles) in the beds of trucks, as well as the occassional gas can, and lawn maintenance equipment.

**BIG ORANGE** · 06-18-2010, 11:16 AM

The last truck I built was a harley davison themed truck. I bought it from a estate and the PO was a big time HD lover.

My next truck and the last one maybe will be like a SO-Cal look if I dont change my mind and I got plenty of time to change my mind but I like the red and black with a touch of white!

**BIG ORANGE** · 06-18-2010, 11:18 AM

I did change the tailpipes after these pic.s by the way!lol

Jacfourteen · 06-18-2010, 12:39 PM

I saw second chance at the gold rush carshow a few months back it has the WWII fighter plane theme going on. You can find its build thread if you look for it on here.

HEAVY METAL · 06-18-2010, 04:50 PM

here's a pic of her... work in progress..

71tahoe · 06-19-2010, 01:05 AM

Mission impossible...

**70cst** · 06-19-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 71tahoe

Mission impossible...

I think a lot of us could use that theme.

srea76 · 06-19-2010, 01:25 PM

thats what I call a beauty ring

06-18-2010, 09:17 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Do you have a "Truck" theme? As I have gone to various car and truck shows it seems that many have some sort of theme. With that in mind I thought I would ask if you have one for your truck? I was raised on a farm and one thing I remember is seeing many trucks filled with feed sacks. With this in mind I have been collecting feed sacks with various scenes of yesteryear with the following scenes: animals such as a Grissle bear, wolf, golpher, badger, geese, plus various farm animals. I also have feedsacks with Indians and farm life with scenes of the late 1800's through the early 1900's. I thought the children would get a kick out of the pictures while the old timers (folks like me) will have flash backs of their younger years. I will fill the sacks with packing peanuts to give them the "filled" look to them. Ok...what is truck your theme? __________________ 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!

06-18-2010, 09:45 AM	#2
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 26	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? i themed my truck after the P40 WARHAWK. added fake side exhaust, fake rivets, the sharks mouth and eyes, designed my cage for an aircraft look. used " aircraft grey" for engine,tranny etc. 50 cal shell for turn signal,air raid siren, remove before flight tag,pin up ladies, etc etc. i love being diferent!

06-18-2010, 09:46 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? Generally vintage coolers for my '69. Although, I'm looking for that "next" eye catching item... I love the feed sack idea. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 06-18-2010 at 09:47 AM.

06-18-2010, 09:53 AM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? I'll try and post pics later on. Hey HEAVY METAL...got any pics. Yours does sound different which is what themes are all about. 72BlckButy ... I thought of the pop coolers. I like seeing the old coolers as it does bring back memories.. __________________ 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!

06-18-2010, 09:56 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? I have seen vintage bikes (bicycles and motorcycles) in the beds of trucks, as well as the occassional gas can, and lawn maintenance equipment. __________________ -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)

06-18-2010, 11:16 AM	#6
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? The last truck I built was a harley davison themed truck. I bought it from a estate and the PO was a big time HD lover. My next truck and the last one maybe will be like a SO-Cal look if I dont change my mind and I got plenty of time to change my mind but I like the red and black with a touch of white! Attached Images __________________ Things happen for a reason!

06-18-2010, 11:18 AM	#7
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? I did change the tailpipes after these pic.s by the way!lol __________________ Things happen for a reason!

06-18-2010, 12:39 PM	#8
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? I saw second chance at the gold rush carshow a few months back it has the WWII fighter plane theme going on. You can find its build thread if you look for it on here. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

06-18-2010, 04:50 PM	#9
HEAVY METAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 26	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? here's a pic of her... work in progress..

06-19-2010, 01:05 AM	#10
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? Mission impossible...

06-19-2010, 01:25 PM	#12
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Do you have a "Truck" theme? thats what I call a beauty ring __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project



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