What's the "best" way?

[shp4man]

There's been some discussion on here about what's the best way to make these old rustbucket 52 year old trucks desirable again. Ya, desirable, that's the right word.
Full disclosure, I've had 4 of these 60-66 era trucks since the early 70's when I started driving, they seem to find me, don't know why. So my idea of a great truck doesn't really include any modernization or heavy modification. In other words, I like the sound of the 230 six banger and the SM420 gear whine. Makes me feel at home. Wouldn't/won't change it. Fix it? Ya. Do the best you can with available parts? Ya.
But, to others, these are the new hot rods, like the '32 Fords were to an older generation. And if that's the case, GREAT!.
So all the trucks, from the rustbucket pipe dream junkers to the slammed, down low hot rods and the OEM survivors and everything in between, go for it! May your dreams be real!


Just sayin'.

[TJ's Chevy]

I hope I didn't miss the point, but to me....if you own the truck...only Your desires matter. Your time, your money, your tastes....no one else has a say. Everyone can give advice and ideas for sure...the whole point of a forum. But in the end...the Best way is the way you want because it's yours.

I am doing mine the way I want, Unique and out of the ordinary. So far I have not found One build close to it at all. lol And that makes me happy for some reason. I guess ya get tired of seeing the same thing on forums so when you open the garage door it's nice not to see the same thing in your garage! Just sayin!

[shp4man]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

I hope I didn't miss the point, but to me....if you own the truck...only Your desires matter. Your time, your money, your tastes....no one else has a say. Everyone can give advice and ideas for sure...the whole point of a forum. But in the end...the Best way is the way you want because it's yours.

I am doing mine the way I want, Unique and out of the ordinary. So far I have not found One build close to it at all. lol And that makes me happy for some reason. I guess ya get tired of seeing the same thing on forums so when you open the garage door it's nice not to see the same thing in your garage! Just sayin!

TJ, for a kid, you have a lot of common sense! Crustine, pretty cool name for a truck. Are you a Stephen King fan?

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by shp4man

TJ, for a kid, you have a lot of common sense! Crustine, pretty cool name for a truck. Are you a Stephen King fan?

Never really heard of him. haha I'm not into a whole lot, mainly trucks and my future carrier.

[shp4man]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Never really heard of him. haha I'm not into a whole lot, mainly trucks and my future carrier.

OK. Here's Christine, a movie about a '58 Plymouth with some special qualities.



Wish my truck could fix itself like Christine....

[richards72chevy]

I like the LS swap that I see a lot of people doing.I never done it myself.But then I wonder why do I see so many ls'd swapped trucks being trailered!

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by shp4man

OK. Here's Christine, a movie about a '58 Plymouth with some special qualities.



Wish my truck could fix itself like Christine....

I've heard of that movie and seen a few scenes from it. haha Yes, it would be nice!