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see ten · 01-29-2009, 09:19 PM

They did it to show that they had more skills then pole dinging??

texanidiot25 · 01-29-2009, 09:33 PM

I had those wheels on my firebird

Not a bad price either..

I'm a sucker for TUNNEL RAM intakes...

theyammieguy · 01-29-2009, 09:40 PM

Why??
Why do people paint there car green?
Why do people install $3,000 worth of rims on a $1,000 car?
Why do people continue to watch OCC?

Because they like it.

I like it. Looks like it should be going down the track.
Bout the only thing I would change would be to bag it.

turbojunker · 01-29-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

They did it to show that they had more skills then pole dinging??

I bet that guy could at least swap a fender.

OARNGESI · 01-29-2009, 10:36 PM

I like it a couple differnt styles going on but its still would probally be nice to drive

**70cst** · 01-29-2009, 10:45 PM

So here is the $1,000,000 question...Is that truck still an ICON?

Arad68 · 01-29-2009, 10:58 PM

I like it. It is strangely propotional in a Roger Rabbit kinda way!!!

whatnow123 · 01-29-2009, 11:06 PM

I like it and in fact that is one of the coolest things about these trucks! You can't exactly do what you want with a camaro or Chevelle.... Lift it for a 4x4 or pre-runner, leave it stock, make it into a resto-mod or rat rod, pro street...long bed, short bed, stepside..... these trucks are very versatile for a varity of tastes which is why we got into them in the first place.

Much like my truck, not every one is going to like what I did, but I love my truck! It is excatly what I wanted! Just like what this guy did, it may not be my taste, but a lot of time and "love" went into building it. I love the trucks and appreciate what he did to make it his.

This is exactly what makes these trucks so special, they can be anything you want...

OrangeCrush1970 · 01-29-2009, 11:15 PM

[QUOTE=texanidiot25;3115129]I had those wheels on my firebird

I can't mess this up with words...this is just awesome

70' GMC · 01-29-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i bet that truck doesnt leak thru the sunvisor mounts

Because it was chopped and it doesnt have the tear drop lamps either and he has more money than sense

dieselarmy13 · 01-29-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatnow123

I like it and in fact that is one of the coolest things about these trucks! You can't exactly do what you want with a camaro or Chevelle.... Lift it for a 4x4 or pre-runner, leave it stock, make it into a resto-mod or rat rod, pro street...long bed, short bed, stepside..... these trucks are very versatile for a varity of tastes which is why we got into them in the first place.

Much like my truck, not every one is going to like what I did, but I love my truck! It is excatly what I wanted. Just like what this guy did, it may not be my taste, but a lot of time and "love" went into building it. I love the trucks and appreciate what he did to make it his.

This is exactly what makes these trucks so special, they can be anything you want...

Well put

69gumby · 01-29-2009, 11:46 PM

Ya know? After seeing the hard work people on this site put into restoring on of our old trucks that wouldn't be that hard to fix.

Scott Webster · 01-30-2009, 01:25 AM

That may be the first time I've noticed the chop top occuring without the one piece door window treatment. If someone smashes out that window, that's no 5 minute fix. Not my exact taste of truck, but I'd give it a home.

**thelonerife** · 01-30-2009, 02:28 AM

I don't know why he did it. It looks awful imo. I hate tweed. that is what your talking about right? lol. But seriously, I hate tweed.

When I saw this truck I just thought ''Mullet"" and def leppard blasting from it.

70clone · 01-30-2009, 03:16 AM

chopped rat rods look good ans proportionate but i have never understood why anybody would think this looks right too each his own

petey-pablo · 01-30-2009, 03:59 AM

You guys are missing the Point (PRO STREET) with that extra weight off, it goes Faster........

Nice truck though Cab not my thang.....At lease he had what he wanted but since it was ireversable he has to sell it

Lated · 01-30-2009, 06:27 AM

I for one like it, although I think it would look better as a stepper and sitting lower. I plan (at least sometimes) to chop mine to just above the vent window hinge. Here's a quickly done photochop of what I have in mind.

see ten · 01-30-2009, 10:39 AM

Like it or not, the truck was very "In" at one point. Pro Street, tweed, big motor (don't know about the chop). This is where the problem lies with following a trend. Once that trend is gone you're still stuck with the remains. I see lots of otherwise nice rides at shows with neon tube striping, heartbeat stripes, super wide (pro street) 15" tires, wings, spoilers, cartoon characters and the list goes on and on. Now if there's ever a retro movement to have cars built like they were in the 80s or 90s maybe they'll have their day in the sun again. Lots of guys are building cars to look like they were built in the 50s 60s and early 70s. I guess that's why I've left my trucks stock colors with stock interiors and kept the mods down to ride height, wheels and what's under the hood. It's anyones guess as to what we're doing now that others will look back at in 10 or 15 years and say.."why?". I'm sure someone was proud of that machine when it was finished and I'm sure if it sells the new owner will be proud of it as well. That being said...I wouldn't buy it unless it was a steal.

In the meantime try to stay dry...and look out for poles.

MrPhotographer06 · 01-30-2009, 10:51 AM

hmm...

but whatever floats his boat...

50MOTORHEAD · 01-30-2009, 10:57 AM

True customizers build their stuff to proportion. Whackin the top that much just makes those big ,flat side panels look even bigger. If your are gonna chop it that much,then section the sides to match.What you have here is a customize job,half done.And while you are at it ,put on some skirts and,,,,(puke),,,I'm done.-KB

72armyswbtruck · 01-30-2009, 11:03 AM

Why have all that engine in an Automatic?
Lots of skill and time in that truck, but still not my cup of tea.

MrPhotographer06 · 01-30-2009, 11:16 AM

maybe he was thinking about a ratchet shifter..then changed his mind..

oh, Longhorn, you have a PM

OARNGESI · 01-30-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatnow123

i like it and in fact that is one of the coolest things about these trucks! You can't exactly do what you want with a camaro or chevelle.... Lift it for a 4x4 or pre-runner, leave it stock, make it into a resto-mod or rat rod, pro street...long bed, short bed, stepside..... These trucks are very versatile for a varity of tastes which is why we got into them in the first place.

Much like my truck, not every one is going to like what i did, but i love my truck! It is excatly what i wanted! Just like what this guy did, it may not be my taste, but a lot of time and "love" went into building it. I love the trucks and appreciate what he did to make it his.

This is exactly what makes these trucks so special, they can be anything you want...

you can do alot with mustangs too

MrPhotographer06 · 01-30-2009, 01:27 PM

badddd carrrr.. even if it has the skyline motor in it.. which helps...
...

MrPhotographer06 · 01-30-2009, 01:37 PM

[double post.]..it wont let me delete it...?

01-29-2009, 09:19 PM	#26
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01-29-2009, 09:33 PM	#27
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Why!?! I had those wheels on my firebird Not a bad price either.. I'm a sucker for TUNNEL RAM intakes...

01-29-2009, 09:40 PM	#28
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Why!?! Why?? Why do people paint there car green? Why do people install $3,000 worth of rims on a $1,000 car? Why do people continue to watch OCC? Because they like it. I like it. Looks like it should be going down the track. Bout the only thing I would change would be to bag it. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

01-29-2009, 10:36 PM	#30
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Why!?! I like it a couple differnt styles going on but its still would probally be nice to drive __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-29-2009, 10:45 PM	#31
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Why!?! So here is the $1,000,000 question...Is that truck still an ICON? __________________ 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!

01-29-2009, 10:58 PM	#32
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Why!?! I like it. It is strangely propotional in a Roger Rabbit kinda way!!! __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

01-29-2009, 11:06 PM	#33
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Why!?! I like it and in fact that is one of the coolest things about these trucks! You can't exactly do what you want with a camaro or Chevelle.... Lift it for a 4x4 or pre-runner, leave it stock, make it into a resto-mod or rat rod, pro street...long bed, short bed, stepside..... these trucks are very versatile for a varity of tastes which is why we got into them in the first place. Much like my truck, not every one is going to like what I did, but I love my truck! It is excatly what I wanted! Just like what this guy did, it may not be my taste, but a lot of time and "love" went into building it. I love the trucks and appreciate what he did to make it his. This is exactly what makes these trucks so special, they can be anything you want... __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094 Last edited by whatnow123; 01-29-2009 at 11:58 PM.

01-29-2009, 11:15 PM	#34
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Why!?! [QUOTE=texanidiot25;3115129]I had those wheels on my firebird I can't mess this up with words...this is just awesome __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

01-29-2009, 11:46 PM	#37
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: Why!?! Ya know? After seeing the hard work people on this site put into restoring on of our old trucks that wouldn't be that hard to fix. __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

01-30-2009, 01:25 AM	#38
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: Why!?! That may be the first time I've noticed the chop top occuring without the one piece door window treatment. If someone smashes out that window, that's no 5 minute fix. Not my exact taste of truck, but I'd give it a home. __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!

01-30-2009, 02:28 AM	#39
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Why!?! I don't know why he did it. It looks awful imo. I hate tweed. that is what your talking about right? lol. But seriously, I hate tweed. When I saw this truck I just thought ''Mullet"" and def leppard blasting from it. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-30-2009, 03:16 AM	#40
70clone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL Posts: 200	Re: Why!?! chopped rat rods look good ans proportionate but i have never understood why anybody would think this looks right too each his own

01-30-2009, 03:59 AM	#41
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Why!?! You guys are missing the Point (PRO STREET) with that extra weight off, it goes Faster........ Nice truck though Cab not my thang.....At lease he had what he wanted but since it was ireversable he has to sell it __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

01-30-2009, 06:27 AM	#42
Lated Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 255	Re: Why!?! I for one like it, although I think it would look better as a stepper and sitting lower. I plan (at least sometimes) to chop mine to just above the vent window hinge. Here's a quickly done photochop of what I have in mind. Attached Images __________________ “If you don’t have time to do it right now, how will you ever find time to fix it.” - author unknown '70 SWB Step-Side (More rust than metal)

01-30-2009, 10:39 AM	#43
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Why!?! Like it or not, the truck was very "In" at one point. Pro Street, tweed, big motor (don't know about the chop). This is where the problem lies with following a trend. Once that trend is gone you're still stuck with the remains. I see lots of otherwise nice rides at shows with neon tube striping, heartbeat stripes, super wide (pro street) 15" tires, wings, spoilers, cartoon characters and the list goes on and on. Now if there's ever a retro movement to have cars built like they were in the 80s or 90s maybe they'll have their day in the sun again. Lots of guys are building cars to look like they were built in the 50s 60s and early 70s. I guess that's why I've left my trucks stock colors with stock interiors and kept the mods down to ride height, wheels and what's under the hood. It's anyones guess as to what we're doing now that others will look back at in 10 or 15 years and say.."why?". I'm sure someone was proud of that machine when it was finished and I'm sure if it sells the new owner will be proud of it as well. That being said...I wouldn't buy it unless it was a steal. In the meantime try to stay dry...and look out for poles.



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01-30-2009, 10:51 AM	#44
MrPhotographer06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: smalltown,SC Posts: 133	Re: Why!?! hmm... but whatever floats his boat... __________________ 63 C10 Longstepper -Rusty [temporary name] White/Red theme planned -Scott

01-30-2009, 10:57 AM	#45
50MOTORHEAD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 113	Re: Why!?! True customizers build their stuff to proportion. Whackin the top that much just makes those big ,flat side panels look even bigger. If your are gonna chop it that much,then section the sides to match.What you have here is a customize job,half done.And while you are at it ,put on some skirts and,,,,(puke),,,I'm done.-KB

01-30-2009, 11:03 AM	#46
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Why!?! Why have all that engine in an Automatic? Lots of skill and time in that truck, but still not my cup of tea. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-30-2009, 11:16 AM	#47
MrPhotographer06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: smalltown,SC Posts: 133	Re: Why!?! maybe he was thinking about a ratchet shifter..then changed his mind.. oh, Longhorn, you have a PM __________________ 63 C10 Longstepper -Rusty [temporary name] White/Red theme planned -Scott Last edited by MrPhotographer06; 01-30-2009 at 11:16 AM.

01-30-2009, 01:27 PM	#49
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01-30-2009, 01:37 PM	#50
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