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02-23-2011, 07:18 PM | #26 |
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Re: What makes these years (67-72) better?
For me it was about finding an older truck to hot rod that wasn't too old to the point where I would need to re-do the wiring/motor/trans. I wanted to roll it around right off the bat.
The likelyhood of finding replacment body parts and misc replacment parts(cheap) has always been a key for myself in a project car |
02-23-2011, 07:37 PM | #27 |
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Re: What makes these years (67-72) better?
When these trucks were introduced, all we had were squared-off. Think about the '60-66's. Then, throw out the '60-62's, with their torsion-bar suspension. Beginning in '63, you have the same suspension system that the '67-72's had, with coils. NASCAR adopted the trailing arm rear suspension, because it worked for them on the racetrack.
Look at the competition of the day: Ford had a new body style for '67, too, but it was boxier in comparison to the Chevy/GMC body. Amenities for the GM brand were integrated better than the other guys. Dodge trucks of the same years are antiques, by comparison. It wasn't until '72, that Dodge had an independent front suspension; prior to that it was a solid axle....think about that. International was a truck, but styling wasn't their strong suit. As for me, the years represent my progression from my pre-USAF days, my time in the USAF, and my discharge and marriage. Honestly, I wasn't in love with the '67's. I couldn't afford a new vehicle, whether it was a car or a truck. Muscle cars were what we wanted. Tricked-out trucks didn't exist. Back then, dressing one up wasn't what it is, today. You wouldn't like them, at all. We didn't have the aftermarket that we have today. What I wanted then, wasn't a truck, but a new GTO. As for trucks, I was more into true antiques, as they were then. A 25-yr old truck, in '67...was a '42. So, you had to think pre-WWII. These trucks have achieved icon status, and (as stated earlier) compare to the Tri-Five Chevies...cars and trucks; The '32 Ford, and the '53-56 F-100's. They're called Classic Trucks....with good reason. Because, they are. In my opinion, it's only a matter of time until the entire cab is replicated in steel, like the '47-55 first series Chevies. But, like the '67-72's, the 88-98's are also popular for their part in the creation of the Sport Truck movement. Sure, there are people who are all about the square body GM trucks, but they have their detractors, too. That's what is great about our hobby....there's something for everyone.
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02-23-2011, 08:11 PM | #28 |
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Re: What makes these years (67-72) better?
Just look at this .....................................................need I say more they are just good looking trucks!!!!
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02-23-2011, 08:47 PM | #29 |
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Re: What makes these years (67-72) better?
Its like looking at a beautiful woman!! Your eyes glaze over, you can't think straight, and all you can think is "I've got to have it"
OK, a little over dramatic..... They just look like a truck should!!! |
02-23-2011, 11:11 PM | #30 |
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Re: What makes these years (67-72) better?
For me its the way the body looks! very smooth lines compared to what was the norm for trucks at the time. My girl friend, senior year in high school (1976) had a dad who lost his vision in 1966 so that was the last truck he drove or saw! anyway he asked me one day if he could look at my truck. I said check it out he went over every panel with his hands/ sat in the cab felt the dash/ grille/ drip rails etc, (this went on for 1 1/2 hours) looking back it was great to spend that time with someone who, was seeing our trucks body style for the first time& loved it I even took him for a ride around the block. he said (Chevy hit a home run with this truck) great memories! Now I have three of these wonderful trucks, one shortbed fleet/ shortbed stepper/ 3/4 ton longbed cheers, Pat
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02-23-2011, 11:32 PM | #31 |
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Re: What makes these years (67-72) better?
thanks speical k for the correction on y other post in this thread on the first page. this is all i have to do to explain
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02-24-2011, 02:06 AM | #32 |
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Re: What makes these years (67-72) better?
Definetly looks. And it looks to me the current tahoes/burbs have front styling cues from 67 and 68 c10 grills........
Or is it just me..... Last edited by 5150.4.67; 02-24-2011 at 02:08 AM. |
02-24-2011, 02:09 AM | #33 |
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02-24-2011, 02:52 AM | #34 |
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I rode in my Dads with him when I was little, my Grandad also had one. I have always loved these trucks. Now I take my Dad and Grandad for a ride in mine. Goodtimes that can't be beat.
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02-24-2011, 08:13 AM | #35 | |
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I bought a '72 shortbed when I got out of HS in '73 and fixed it up. In my travels in the '70s I saw some cool trucks all over. I really caught the bug on the north coast of CA. I always dug the older trucks and these were just a practical daily drive that fell right in place with their older brethren. I tried a few other cool trucks from other companies but came back to the timeless wonders GM created in '67 and haven't left yet. Other than looks,these trucks have been the easiest to keep on the road,like nothing else on the road. It wouldn't matter what they looked like if they didn't get you there. It's that great combination that makes them the great classics (and daily drivers) they are today. Just look at how many original owner trucks keep popping up. They were the last truck many bought. Think about that. if they are 80 now they were 40 when they bought it and never saw a reason to replace it.
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02-24-2011, 11:04 AM | #37 |
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special-k....thanks for your thoughts. You're right in that as long as we have had automobiles, whether cars or trucks, we have wanted to make our look like it wasn't like all the others. I used the wrong term when I said tricked-out. You and I know that we've done that, all along. I have magazines (Motor Age, Motor World and Hub) that are from 1916-1919. I also have a 1929 edition of Chiltons Yellow Book. All of those pubs have "things" that people would want to add to their vehicles. The Chilton book is one that a garage would have hanging on a nail in their "office". In it, you can find bumpers, horns, heaters, shifter knobs, brake lights, etc. It's a neat book. I, for one, lived with my JCWhitney catalog from 1963. My magazines go back to the early 60's ('61). The tricks used to dress up a truck were, for the most part, a touch different than cars. But, you're right. They were done. I guess what came to my damaged brain (stroke) was the time I arrived in Tucson, after spending 16 months on Taiwan. Tucson had a knack for camper tops and stuff that was oriented to using trucks as trucks. We could go on and on, but honestly, I think you and I are singing off of the same sheet.
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02-24-2011, 11:53 AM | #39 |
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Re: What makes these years (67-72) better?
Styling, pure and simple. Harry Bradley hit a home run with the 67-68 styling that has yet to be beat.
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