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1970 chev truck · 05-04-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sjarrett71

Easy guys, remember that the person that built this truck probably put his heart and soul into it. I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate it if a whole forum thrashed your ideas and enginuity(sp). I do not know the owner or builder but he did put a lot of work into it. I understand also that everyone is entitled to their opinion. I'm just saying put yourself into the builders shoes, you would probably love it.

but if i wuz in the builders shoes, i prolly would not have done that to a perfectly good truck

is this truck owned by a beaner in L.A. or sumthin?

67_C-30 · 05-04-2007, 02:27 PM

And BTW, imagine what the bid would be on a unmolested truck in the same condition. I wonder if he'll throw the 65 first place trophies

Spanky_Pete · 05-04-2007, 02:31 PM

I just threw up a little in my mouth.

There's a purple '71 that has been chopped that runs around in this area. What I don't get about it is with all the work they put into it to modify the cab they painted over all the firewall, sill and door rust. Looks decent from 50 feet until you start to see all the bondo and rust bubbles.

To each their own I guess.

CrashEd · 05-04-2007, 02:40 PM

I love the look all it needs is visor, 4x4 frame and 44 swampers.Then id mud it.
Ed

shifty · 05-04-2007, 02:46 PM

absolutely wouldn't be caught dead driving it.

Ole Blue 68 · 05-04-2007, 04:18 PM

"Know when to say when...."

**raggedjim** · 05-04-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970bowtie

looks like it should belong to a red-neck pimp

Be careful, you'd hate to piss off a buncha redneck pimps...

Bamm · 05-04-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Be careful, you'd hate to piss off a buncha redneck pimps...

Slammed70 · 05-04-2007, 04:31 PM

Ewwww, I think I cought cancer from looking at that.

Love the stacks though.....

Slammed70 · 05-04-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamm

And for the record, I would rather have someone tell me honestly that they don't like my taste in trucks than to lie to me to make me "feel good".

...........................Bamm!

I agree...some judge at a local show 'n shine told me they thought I was an idiot for putting a 396 in my old S-10 and they hated it.

So I said "Thanks for bein honest bu uh....**** you, its mine and I like it"

But in all reality I hated it, I couldnt keep it running longer than a week at a time.

70GMC_BOB · 05-04-2007, 05:00 PM

That is not my idea of cool. I do like the steering wheel though!!! I got to find one of those LOL!

byrdman · 05-04-2007, 05:15 PM

All that work and he forgot to louver the hood, lame.
Maybe he's saving it for his next project.(?)

**Zoomad75** · 05-04-2007, 06:18 PM

It's all depending on the proportions. Some cars/trucks look better chopped than others. 49/50 Merc look way better chopped than stock. Heck any ford from 29-34 looks better with 2-3" off the top.

But a 67-72 with the way the body flows, chopping the top just makes the bottom look heavier/chunkier than it really is.

I can appreciate the effort it takes to do a chop job, but don't have to like what it was done to. Just an opinion, nothing more or less. It's his truck he can do what he wants and I can voice whatever opinion I have about it.

**oldgold70c10** · 05-04-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamm

I'm sorry guys, but the question was "Does anybody like this?" and if I am going to answer that question truthfully, not me. Sorry, call the Politically Correct police if you must, but that truck is not pretty. I fully envision Cheech and Chong pimpin' this through downtown L.A. with about 50 lbs. of "Blond Lebanese Hash" between the seats.

And for the record, I would rather have someone tell me honestly that they don't like my taste in trucks than to lie to me to make me "feel good".

...........................Bamm!

And what's with the cab floor? It doesn't even look like its finished!
I'm going to be sick......

crazy longhorn · 05-04-2007, 07:57 PM

My old dad told me "ifn you dont have nothin good to say, dont say nothin at all".....but I never did listen! You guys are a bunch of critics......if it aint stock, you gotta slam it. Now I will say for sure that the chop was a little short for my taste, but you need to respect the work that went into that

ill bet at least 1/2 of the critics are 1/2 my age, & never touched custom work like that (Ill be 50 this year), & you guys are allready hardset in your veiws.....wait till you are my age.....I hope you all mellow out some! Im not here to say whats right/wrong with a build, as there are many ways to do the same old truck. What I am saying is OPEN your minds to the next guys build(even if you dont agree with it), as chances are it was not built for YOU! Off the soap box.......

L

O'l Buck · 05-04-2007, 09:13 PM

not that I'd do it, but it looks kinda cool, in it's own way. I think it would look better if it had a 67, or 8 clip with the side markers shaved, and an original short wide bed.

dave2953 · 05-04-2007, 09:26 PM

While I can appreciate all the effort that went into making it what "is", I don't find it aesthetically pleasing. (How's that for PC

)

royo · 05-04-2007, 09:33 PM

i like it lot of work there

1970bowtie · 05-04-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 chev truck

but if i wuz in the builders shoes, i prolly would not have done that to a perfectly good truck

is this truck owned by a beaner in L.A. or sumthin?

LMFAO!!!

68Mike · 05-04-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 cheyenne pdx

it might not be what I would have done, but there are some aspects of the truck that has given me some ideas for my own truck.

Yeah, some ideas of what NOT to do. Sorry, my opinion, may not count for much but I'm entitled to it.

energiesource · 05-04-2007, 11:37 PM

I guess he took the term chop the top out of proportion...

old Chevy guy · 05-05-2007, 01:06 AM

This does not apeal to me personaly but the funny part is its a Rhode Island truck less than 20 miles from my house.

sighlurr · 05-05-2007, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970bowtie

looks like it should belong to a red-neck pimp

Agreed.

This truck is an example of trends, and how costly they can be.

"Redneck pimp" - This is frickin' genius!

RocketChevy56 · 05-05-2007, 01:20 AM

Thats a lot of skill and work involved in that truck, but it doesn't really tickle my fancy. That chop is a little much, but the craftsmanship is really good. I'll give 'em that one

beater69 · 05-05-2007, 01:31 AM

i'll preface this by saying the builder does have a lot of time and money into this and I can appreciate that but......

it makes me think the guy just took a bunch of pics of mod'd pickups, picked some of the more extreme or weird features and put it together like some kind of handicapped, 9-toed, feather boa wearin', crack smokin' frankenstein.

but then again the "builder" has the right to build his "handicapped, 9-toed, feather boa wearin', crack smokin' frankenstein". I mean "redneck pimps" have the right to molest whatever vehicle they want, this is 'merica

05-04-2007, 02:27 PM	#27
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: why? And BTW, imagine what the bid would be on a unmolested truck in the same condition. I wonder if he'll throw the 65 first place trophies __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

05-04-2007, 02:31 PM	#28
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Re: why? I just threw up a little in my mouth. There's a purple '71 that has been chopped that runs around in this area. What I don't get about it is with all the work they put into it to modify the cab they painted over all the firewall, sill and door rust. Looks decent from 50 feet until you start to see all the bondo and rust bubbles. To each their own I guess.

05-04-2007, 02:40 PM	#29
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: why? I love the look all it needs is visor, 4x4 frame and 44 swampers.Then id mud it. Ed

05-04-2007, 02:46 PM	#30
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: why? absolutely wouldn't be caught dead driving it. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

05-04-2007, 04:18 PM	#31
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: why? "Know when to say when...."

05-04-2007, 05:00 PM	#36
70GMC_BOB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lynnwood, washington Posts: 121	Re: why? That is not my idea of cool. I do like the steering wheel though!!! I got to find one of those LOL! __________________ 1972 chev c20 2wd lwb 350v8/th350. (dad's)1970 gmc longstep (9ft commercial bed), 1 ton, 2wd, 350/th400.

05-04-2007, 05:15 PM	#37
byrdman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 74	Re: why? All that work and he forgot to louver the hood, lame. Maybe he's saving it for his next project.(?) __________________ '72 Blazer, A/C, tach, tilt. Not on the road at this time '87 v30 Custom Deluxe, standard cab, SRW, Utility bed '86 c10 Silverado longbed (for now) '19 ecsb, 2500, 4x4 '15 Subaru Legacy - commuter

05-04-2007, 06:18 PM	#38
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: why? It's all depending on the proportions. Some cars/trucks look better chopped than others. 49/50 Merc look way better chopped than stock. Heck any ford from 29-34 looks better with 2-3" off the top. But a 67-72 with the way the body flows, chopping the top just makes the bottom look heavier/chunkier than it really is. I can appreciate the effort it takes to do a chop job, but don't have to like what it was done to. Just an opinion, nothing more or less. It's his truck he can do what he wants and I can voice whatever opinion I have about it. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

05-04-2007, 07:57 PM	#40
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: why? My old dad told me "ifn you dont have nothin good to say, dont say nothin at all".....but I never did listen! You guys are a bunch of critics......if it aint stock, you gotta slam it. Now I will say for sure that the chop was a little short for my taste, but you need to respect the work that went into that ill bet at least 1/2 of the critics are 1/2 my age, & never touched custom work like that (Ill be 50 this year), & you guys are allready hardset in your veiws.....wait till you are my age.....I hope you all mellow out some! Im not here to say whats right/wrong with a build, as there are many ways to do the same old truck. What I am saying is OPEN your minds to the next guys build(even if you dont agree with it), as chances are it was not built for YOU! Off the soap box....... L __________________ 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....

05-04-2007, 09:13 PM	#41
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Re: why? not that I'd do it, but it looks kinda cool, in it's own way. I think it would look better if it had a 67, or 8 clip with the side markers shaved, and an original short wide bed. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

05-04-2007, 09:26 PM	#42
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: why? While I can appreciate all the effort that went into making it what "is", I don't find it aesthetically pleasing. (How's that for PC ) __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

05-04-2007, 09:33 PM	#43
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: why? i like it lot of work there __________________ nickle and dime

05-04-2007, 11:37 PM	#46
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: why? I guess he took the term chop the top out of proportion...

05-05-2007, 01:06 AM	#47
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: why? This does not apeal to me personaly but the funny part is its a Rhode Island truck less than 20 miles from my house.

05-05-2007, 01:20 AM	#49
RocketChevy56 Certified BFH Operator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 154	Re: why? Thats a lot of skill and work involved in that truck, but it doesn't really tickle my fancy. That chop is a little much, but the craftsmanship is really good. I'll give 'em that one __________________ - 1969 swb C/10 fleetside -LSx swap and Resto in progress LQ4/TH400/Ed Curtis cam/Pro Flo intake/Brian Tooley Goodies ..... a couple snails may be trying to crawl into my engine bay... -1997 Z/28 - LT1/T-56 - Bolt ons, 9 inch, built trans/clutch and on the bottle



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05-05-2007, 01:31 AM	#50
beater69 Sinister Exaggerator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 111	Re: why? i'll preface this by saying the builder does have a lot of time and money into this and I can appreciate that but...... it makes me think the guy just took a bunch of pics of mod'd pickups, picked some of the more extreme or weird features and put it together like some kind of handicapped, 9-toed, feather boa wearin', crack smokin' frankenstein. but then again the "builder" has the right to build his "handicapped, 9-toed, feather boa wearin', crack smokin' frankenstein". I mean "redneck pimps" have the right to molest whatever vehicle they want, this is 'merica __________________ 69 c10 Chevy Long Fleet 350/350 under construction Poor man's disc brake upgrade with HydroBoost from '82 diesel Blazer tank with "John Fabris" stake pocket filler (Genius!)

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