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SEVEND2 · 08-11-2003, 08:30 PM

Ok..
What did you do That was Trick or Custom or Original idea to your Truck and/or Engine.

Something you thought up or got an idea from some where..

or a pic of something that just caught your attention. to just say wow that is a B*tchen idea

Post pics if available

Thanks!

**Palf70Step** · 08-11-2003, 08:55 PM

for mine it was using the 78 and up El Camino/Malibu wagon rear bumper on the step side. I think JWill41 was the first on I saw it with, but his was a narrowed one. Maybe not my idea, but just one I thought looked so good for the stepside models. The one I have is not narrow, may never be...that is another thought down the line.

**Palf70Step** · 08-11-2003, 08:58 PM

ooops...fogot picture..This is another member's truck with same idea...just can't remmeber who...

Man I have to get mine reassembled!!

crazy longhorn · 08-11-2003, 09:11 PM

A lot of my ideas are not original..... the 4" chopped top, & the steel tilt clip were late 50's /early 60's tricks. shaving has been going for many yrs also. I have a minor (1 1/2" body drop), along with lowered suspension , a smoothed gate, with 6 3 " round tailights & the L plate frenched in. The gear whine of the 6 spd Richmond is pretty awsome , & tends to draw some attention(lots of fun to drive too!) Dual elect fans.....im sure not the 1st to play with that idea, but the engine has more power that you can really "feel"(revs faster). You can get "caught up" in these old trucks really easy! crazyL

http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

*racedvl* · 08-11-2003, 09:32 PM

Had a race car guy teach me this one. . . .

Lucky59 · 08-11-2003, 10:26 PM

I know this is the 67-72 part but I think this is such an interesting topic I will post.... For my 59, we relocated the tank and installed a side bed filler door... This wasnt my idea(obviously) but I said that its what I want on my truck and I put it in...
The other one is totally my idea... My gauge cluster... The original is all black with white lettering... Mine is white with black and red and blue lettering... I havent seen this one done before on the 55-59 style truck so its all my idea, so there, hehe...

Lucky

Lucky59 · 08-11-2003, 10:27 PM

Gauges...

bigjimzlll · 08-11-2003, 10:33 PM

camoflauged N20

bigjimzlll · 08-11-2003, 10:33 PM

hehe

Longhorn Man · 08-11-2003, 10:47 PM

Where to start?
I did a caddy engine swap...not original, but I was not influenced by any one else with a 67 - 72.
White guages, again, not influenced.
3rd brake light in the cargo lamp. (I did it before the vendors did...man I need to finish that)
Steel glove box insert,
Chrome glove box door with insert painted black,
Painting the inside of the inst panel white to get rid of the nasty greenish light,

Ruckus · 08-11-2003, 11:51 PM

bigjimzlll, that is awesome! Almost fell over laughing. Really cool!

jhwkns · 08-12-2003, 12:12 AM

LMAO Jmzlll... I like the way you think...
I saw a truck in a magazine that had some nerf bars over the rollpan. I thought it was a little different so I made some for my truck. Also concealed up inside the trailer hitch and frame is a space saver six lug spare from a Toyota 4X4 on a custom mount that I built.

jhwkns · 08-12-2003, 12:15 AM

Even after getting it red hot that was a tough one to drill.

Hardrock2 · 08-12-2003, 12:48 AM

Hmmmm, .........let me see.
'81-up van "smoothie" side markers, shaved emblems, remote sport mirrors, relocated blazer tank, frenched antenna in the filler hole. Yep, all been done before. LOL!

Oh, does an inverted-letter tailgate count?

2wdBlazer · 08-12-2003, 08:50 AM

I put 70's Trans-Am marker lights on my Blazer. They sit flush and look sweet. Sorry, no pics right now.

gr8scott51 · 08-12-2003, 09:46 AM

I've got to second the narrowed El Camino rear bumper. It really cleaned up the back end of my truck. But the T-5 five speed has made me smile the most. It was more work to adapt than I expected, but it's nice to cruise at 70 and 2100 rpm.

big blue 72 · 08-12-2003, 10:17 AM

I painted the inner wheel wells so that in case Jewels ever sits in my truck under the hood she wont get rust on her butt any more!!!!!!!! HA HA!

08-11-2003, 08:30 PM	#1
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	WHAT did You Do................. Ok.. What did you do That was Trick or Custom or Original idea to your Truck and/or Engine. Something you thought up or got an idea from some where.. or a pic of something that just caught your attention. to just say wow that is a B*tchen idea Post pics if available Thanks! __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

08-11-2003, 08:55 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,845	for mine it was using the 78 and up El Camino/Malibu wagon rear bumper on the step side. I think JWill41 was the first on I saw it with, but his was a narrowed one. Maybe not my idea, but just one I thought looked so good for the stepside models. The one I have is not narrow, may never be...that is another thought down the line. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-11-2003, 08:58 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,845	ooops...fogot picture..This is another member's truck with same idea...just can't remmeber who... Man I have to get mine reassembled!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-11-2003, 09:11 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	A lot of my ideas are not original..... the 4" chopped top, & the steel tilt clip were late 50's /early 60's tricks. shaving has been going for many yrs also. I have a minor (1 1/2" body drop), along with lowered suspension , a smoothed gate, with 6 3 " round tailights & the L plate frenched in. The gear whine of the 6 spd Richmond is pretty awsome , & tends to draw some attention(lots of fun to drive too!) Dual elect fans.....im sure not the 1st to play with that idea, but the engine has more power that you can really "feel"(revs faster). You can get "caught up" in these old trucks really easy! crazyL http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-11-2003, 09:32 PM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Had a race car guy teach me this one. . . . Attached Images

08-11-2003, 10:26 PM	#6
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	I know this is the 67-72 part but I think this is such an interesting topic I will post.... For my 59, we relocated the tank and installed a side bed filler door... This wasnt my idea(obviously) but I said that its what I want on my truck and I put it in... The other one is totally my idea... My gauge cluster... The original is all black with white lettering... Mine is white with black and red and blue lettering... I havent seen this one done before on the 55-59 style truck so its all my idea, so there, hehe... Lucky Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

08-11-2003, 10:27 PM	#7
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	Gauges... Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

08-11-2003, 10:33 PM	#8
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	camoflauged N20 Attached Images __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

08-11-2003, 10:33 PM	#9
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	hehe Attached Images __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

08-11-2003, 10:47 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Where to start? I did a caddy engine swap...not original, but I was not influenced by any one else with a 67 - 72. White guages, again, not influenced. 3rd brake light in the cargo lamp. (I did it before the vendors did...man I need to finish that) Steel glove box insert, Chrome glove box door with insert painted black, Painting the inside of the inst panel white to get rid of the nasty greenish light,

08-11-2003, 11:51 PM	#11
Ruckus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 127	bigjimzlll, that is awesome! Almost fell over laughing. Really cool! __________________ 1971 GMC LWB 350/350--SOLD 1970 Chevy LWB 350/350--SOLD 2000 VW VR6!

08-12-2003, 12:12 AM	#12
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	LMAO Jmzlll... I like the way you think... I saw a truck in a magazine that had some nerf bars over the rollpan. I thought it was a little different so I made some for my truck. Also concealed up inside the trailer hitch and frame is a space saver six lug spare from a Toyota 4X4 on a custom mount that I built. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

08-12-2003, 12:15 AM	#13
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	My Shifter Even after getting it red hot that was a tough one to drill. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

08-12-2003, 12:48 AM	#14
Hardrock2 A$$ deep into trucks Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central Illinois,USA Posts: 249	Hmmmm, .........let me see. '81-up van "smoothie" side markers, shaved emblems, remote sport mirrors, relocated blazer tank, frenched antenna in the filler hole. Yep, all been done before. LOL! Oh, does an inverted-letter tailgate count? Attached Images __________________ hardrock2 Last edited by Hardrock2; 08-12-2003 at 01:56 AM.

08-12-2003, 08:50 AM	#15
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	I put 70's Trans-Am marker lights on my Blazer. They sit flush and look sweet. Sorry, no pics right now. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.



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08-12-2003, 09:46 AM	#16
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	yeah, the bumper thing.. I've got to second the narrowed El Camino rear bumper. It really cleaned up the back end of my truck. But the T-5 five speed has made me smile the most. It was more work to adapt than I expected, but it's nice to cruise at 70 and 2100 rpm. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

08-12-2003, 10:17 AM	#17
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	I painted the inner wheel wells so that in case Jewels ever sits in my truck under the hood she wont get rust on her butt any more!!!!!!!! HA HA!

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