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kevins67gmc · 05-30-2002, 12:12 PM

stock look with performance add ons and maybe a little lowering to even out the stance but nothing that cant be changed back if i wanted to

*Randy70C-10* · 05-30-2002, 02:01 PM

Any questions?

NSANE68!!! · 05-30-2002, 02:45 PM

BAG IT
SLAM IT
CHOP IT
SHAVE IT
FLAME IT
AND DRIVE THE HELL OUT OF IT

Pont · 05-30-2002, 03:54 PM

70c10, looks like we have about the same color combo with a different shade of blue. Looks great on your truck, I hate it on mine. Very sharp truck you have..............

Brennecke, absolutely love what you've done with your truck. Very original, totally awesome in my book. Would love to see even more pics...............

I actually envy so many of the board members. So many nice rides, so many different ideas. If I only had time and money, oh what a collection of trucks I would have! Keep up the great work everyone..............

ebfabman · 05-30-2002, 05:23 PM

what would you do if you really wanted to?

I say do what ever feels good!

Stepside · 05-30-2002, 05:47 PM

Maximum Overdrive · 05-30-2002, 07:38 PM

I say modified slighty. Mainly keep things in a near stock condition but update things to give abetter ride, safety, little better performance and so on.

**68SWB4x4** · 05-30-2002, 07:43 PM

bren, your truck is TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NICE

EJ · 05-30-2002, 07:45 PM

My truck is close to stock except for this :p

70 Jimmy · 05-30-2002, 08:45 PM

ebfabman, I'd add a plasma cutter cuz I'm lazy and it encourages me to do even more!

ebfabman · 05-30-2002, 08:54 PM

Plasma cutters RULE!

Super Chevy · 05-30-2002, 09:48 PM

Slam me Chop me paint me wild!

70shortnphat · 05-30-2002, 10:02 PM

I agree with Brennecke. It depends on what your starting with.
If its all origional and very clean it would be a shame to modify it.
If its already miles away from stock then the sky is the limit.

blue_69 · 05-30-2002, 10:08 PM

hey BADA$$69 you look like my evil twin but shorter

devinfife · 05-31-2002, 02:25 AM

my dad taught me well. stock sheetmetal slightly lowered with a better than stock engine. im workin on the better than stock engine. lol

Chevyc10! · 05-31-2002, 09:40 AM

Whatever you do, do it with style and class, and you can't go wrong. If its fast and built with class, I'll appreciate it!

BADA$$69 · 05-31-2002, 10:33 AM

blue_69
You can call me minime!
Nice truck man!

imaindianoutlaw · 05-31-2002, 05:58 PM

Depends on what you consider mild? I dont want to lower all that much. Maybe a 2/12x4 drop, 16x 12" out back something skinny and tall in the front. So it looks like a drag vehicle! But I want to build the suspension and brake system to the best and make it handle like a new vette! My idea is to build something I can not buy off the lot! Built just for me! My pontiac block will be right at home!

brennecke · 06-01-2002, 09:11 PM

Woah!!!
That's not my truck. It was in Truckin' last month and I thought it was a great example of a tasteful custom. It used to belong to Boyd Coddington and several other major autostyle guys. It is a work of art that I want to use as a template for custom work that I do on my truck. I am miles away from being able to afford all that though.
Check it out on thier website.
www.truckinweb.com

jhwkns · 06-02-2002, 01:17 PM

I loved the way my truck looked and handled with a 3.5/5 drop, but practicality forced me to bring it up an inch.

keenee · 06-02-2002, 10:24 PM

I like the way the trucks look from GM. I have yet to see a custom grille that I like. Change in stance is fine. Wheel changes are good, but they don'tall look good. Put in all the options you can find. And send me all those steering wheels you are taking off!

Smooth68 · 06-05-2002, 04:57 PM

Custom! Custom! Custom!!!

PushinPebbles · 06-05-2002, 05:21 PM

lets see.......1.frame on ground 2.suicide doors( i have a truckin article w/ a 68) 3. 406 ci small block twin turbos 4. shaved 5. black or a wild eye catching color 6. fLAMES
so Im w/ insane 68
since i don't have many funds ill try to stick w/ my 355 and steps:1,4,5,6 Jack

View Poll Results: Do You Pefer Stock or Custom?
Bone Stock-Showroom condition all the way	14	7.95%
Stock Look- Performance-Safey improvements	47	26.70%
Mild Custom Wheels&Steering wheel-Lower stance	84	47.73%
Slam me Chop me paint me wild!	31	17.61%
Voters: 176. You may not vote on this poll

05-30-2002, 12:12 PM	#26
kevins67gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poulsbo, W.A. Posts: 44	stock look with performance add ons and maybe a little lowering to even out the stance but nothing that cant be changed back if i wanted to __________________ kevins67gmc Poulsbo,WA

05-30-2002, 02:01 PM	#27
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Any questions? Last edited by Randy70C-10; 05-30-2002 at 02:04 PM.

05-30-2002, 02:45 PM	#28
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	BAG IT SLAM IT CHOP IT SHAVE IT FLAME IT AND DRIVE THE HELL OUT OF IT __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck) Last edited by NSANE68!!!; 05-30-2002 at 03:04 PM.

05-30-2002, 03:54 PM	#29
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	70c10, looks like we have about the same color combo with a different shade of blue. Looks great on your truck, I hate it on mine. Very sharp truck you have.............. Brennecke, absolutely love what you've done with your truck. Very original, totally awesome in my book. Would love to see even more pics............... I actually envy so many of the board members. So many nice rides, so many different ideas. If I only had time and money, oh what a collection of trucks I would have! Keep up the great work everyone.............. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

05-30-2002, 05:23 PM	#30
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	what would you do if you really wanted to? I say do what ever feels good!

05-30-2002, 05:47 PM	#31
Stepside Gasser Join Date: May 2000 Location: Thomasville,NC USA Posts: 456	A little custom Attached Images __________________ :thud 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie, double hump, snowflake,

05-30-2002, 07:38 PM	#32
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	I say modified slighty. Mainly keep things in a near stock condition but update things to give abetter ride, safety, little better performance and so on. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

05-30-2002, 07:43 PM	#33
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	bren, your truck is TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NICE __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

05-30-2002, 07:45 PM	#34
EJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: El Dorado Springs, MO Posts: 227	My truck is close to stock except for this :p

05-30-2002, 08:45 PM	#35
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	ebfabman, I'd add a plasma cutter cuz I'm lazy and it encourages me to do even more! __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

05-30-2002, 08:54 PM	#36
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Plasma cutters RULE!

05-30-2002, 09:48 PM	#37
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Slam me Chop me paint me wild!

05-30-2002, 10:02 PM	#38
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	I agree with Brennecke. It depends on what your starting with. If its all origional and very clean it would be a shame to modify it. If its already miles away from stock then the sky is the limit. __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)

05-30-2002, 10:08 PM	#39
blue_69 someday Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: canastota,new york Posts: 629	hey BADA$$69 you look like my evil twin but shorter Attached Images



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05-31-2002, 02:25 AM	#40
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	my dad taught me well. stock sheetmetal slightly lowered with a better than stock engine. im workin on the better than stock engine. lol __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

05-31-2002, 09:40 AM	#41
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	UCAknE Whatever you do, do it with style and class, and you can't go wrong. If its fast and built with class, I'll appreciate it! __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

05-31-2002, 10:33 AM	#42
BADA$$69 Walking accident Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laurens, SC Posts: 200	blue_69 You can call me minime! Nice truck man! __________________ Laurens, SC 69 C10 W/350 & 700R4 89 Mustang GT

05-31-2002, 05:58 PM	#43
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Depends on what you consider mild? I dont want to lower all that much. Maybe a 2/12x4 drop, 16x 12" out back something skinny and tall in the front. So it looks like a drag vehicle! But I want to build the suspension and brake system to the best and make it handle like a new vette! My idea is to build something I can not buy off the lot! Built just for me! My pontiac block will be right at home! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-01-2002, 09:11 PM	#44
brennecke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Missouri Posts: 469	Woah!!! That's not my truck. It was in Truckin' last month and I thought it was a great example of a tasteful custom. It used to belong to Boyd Coddington and several other major autostyle guys. It is a work of art that I want to use as a template for custom work that I do on my truck. I am miles away from being able to afford all that though. Check it out on thier website. www.truckinweb.com __________________ Never tire of doing what is right II Thess. 3:13 Northeast Missouri 71 LWB original 350 3/speed Soon to be 500

06-02-2002, 01:17 PM	#45
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I loved the way my truck looked and handled with a 3.5/5 drop, but practicality forced me to bring it up an inch. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

06-02-2002, 10:24 PM	#46
keenee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Pennsylvania Posts: 231	I like the way the trucks look from GM. I have yet to see a custom grille that I like. Change in stance is fine. Wheel changes are good, but they don'tall look good. Put in all the options you can find. And send me all those steering wheels you are taking off! __________________ '96 GMC Suburban 6.5t '99 F**d Windstar '07 SON '09 DAUGHTER XOXOXO Wife

06-05-2002, 04:57 PM	#47
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Custom! Custom! Custom!!! __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

06-05-2002, 05:21 PM	#48
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	lets see.......1.frame on ground 2.suicide doors( i have a truckin article w/ a 68) 3. 406 ci small block twin turbos 4. shaved 5. black or a wild eye catching color 6. fLAMES so Im w/ insane 68 since i don't have many funds ill try to stick w/ my 355 and steps:1,4,5,6 Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

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