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treveiger · 12-12-2010, 08:21 PM

If they made a retro truck like one of these an put a dmax allison combo in it me and my father would be both going to get new trucks as soon as they came out

. Best trucks ever.

dan76 · 12-12-2010, 09:14 PM

Keith: a well written explanation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Look around as you drive around town. You can immediately spot an older design compared to the new ones. It works on everything but it really is noticeable in cars and trucks since we drive them every day.

How true as I'll immediately spot a 67-72 either Ford (no flaming please) or Chevy whereas the current models go unnoticed.

screamin_c10 · 12-12-2010, 09:45 PM

I definitely get more compliments on my old iron than my new. I love driving all three trucks, all for different reasons.
If they were to produce a "retro" version of the 67-72 body style that was close to the look and feel of these trucks I would be takin' the F150 down to the local Chevy dealer faster than you can say "Trade In"

**70cst** · 12-12-2010, 10:05 PM

Great thread...good feedback of opinons

Vintage Windmills · 12-13-2010, 02:42 PM

Thanks all for your insights. It seems the main take away for me is that this body style was produced for a normal time frame and that the 73-87 was the exception.

**special-K** · 12-13-2010, 09:40 PM

Yeah,that was an amazingly long run.i bought a '90 blazer because i thought it was so cool to be able to buy something new that looked like it could be from '73,except the very front.i even ran the duals like back then and used finned aluminum wheels to give lend to the retro look.That's what I like about Harleys.They change vehicle styles to keep selling new vehicles.But,ironically,the ones that change the least the most popular...Jeeps,Harleys,Vettes,and trucks.

legendary · 12-14-2010, 01:36 AM

Great info

thirdstreettito · 12-14-2010, 01:46 AM

47-54 = 8 Years
55-59 = 5 Years
60-66 = 6 Years
67-72 = 6 Years
73-80 = 8 Years
81-87 = 7 Years
88-98 = 10 Years
99-06 = 8 Years
07-?? = 4 Years (to date)

No real rhyme or reason from what I can tell. Just depends on how long it took them to finish development of new platforms and such.

12-12-2010, 08:21 PM	#26
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Why did they only make these 6 years? If they made a retro truck like one of these an put a dmax allison combo in it me and my father would be both going to get new trucks as soon as they came out . Best trucks ever. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

12-12-2010, 09:45 PM	#28
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Re: Why did they only make these 6 years? I definitely get more compliments on my old iron than my new. I love driving all three trucks, all for different reasons. If they were to produce a "retro" version of the 67-72 body style that was close to the look and feel of these trucks I would be takin' the F150 down to the local Chevy dealer faster than you can say "Trade In" __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY! Last edited by screamin_c10; 12-12-2010 at 09:46 PM.

12-12-2010, 10:05 PM	#29
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Why did they only make these 6 years? Great thread...good feedback of opinons __________________ 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!

12-13-2010, 02:42 PM	#30
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Why did they only make these 6 years? Thanks all for your insights. It seems the main take away for me is that this body style was produced for a normal time frame and that the 73-87 was the exception. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

12-13-2010, 09:40 PM	#31
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Why did they only make these 6 years? Yeah,that was an amazingly long run.i bought a '90 blazer because i thought it was so cool to be able to buy something new that looked like it could be from '73,except the very front.i even ran the duals like back then and used finned aluminum wheels to give lend to the retro look.That's what I like about Harleys.They change vehicle styles to keep selling new vehicles.But,ironically,the ones that change the least the most popular...Jeeps,Harleys,Vettes,and trucks. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-14-2010, 01:36 AM	#32
legendary Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 154	Re: Why did they only make these 6 years? Great info __________________ Best Regards, Leon 1970 C/10 LWB Cummins Turbo - Build in Progress Many other toys as well...

12-14-2010, 01:46 AM	#33
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Why did they only make these 6 years? 47-54 = 8 Years 55-59 = 5 Years 60-66 = 6 Years 67-72 = 6 Years 73-80 = 8 Years 81-87 = 7 Years 88-98 = 10 Years 99-06 = 8 Years 07-?? = 4 Years (to date) No real rhyme or reason from what I can tell. Just depends on how long it took them to finish development of new platforms and such. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 12-14-2010 at 01:47 AM.



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