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**LUCKTRUCK** · 07-26-2012, 01:21 PM

Am I the only one sick of the term "Rat Rod" and everything associated with it? How did "Rat Rod" make it's way over to 67-72 trucks? A "rat rod" is supposed to be from the 30's. Just my opinion.

sorry for the rant. Save the truck or at least leave it in the yard as a flower planter.

67c10rustbuket · 07-26-2012, 01:23 PM

My vote: SAVE IT !!!

Why? Many trucks appear to be be in decent shape in the beginning but by the end of the build the owner has replaced: cab floor, roof patch, hood, fenders, core support, doors, tailgate, bedsides. Well pretty much most of the truck.

Atleast you know what is there: no bondo, no expanding foam no roofing supplies, no wrong fender. If the frame is straight go for the save!!

Zoomin · 07-26-2012, 01:39 PM

There's a special place in heaven for people that will save a truck like that.

Billett · 07-26-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUCKTRUCK

Am I the only one sick of the term "Rat Rod" and everything associated with it? How did "Rat Rod" make it's way over to 67-72 trucks? A "rat rod" is supposed to be from the 30's. Just my opinion.

sorry for the rant. Save the truck or at least leave it in the yard as a flower planter.

alright... instead of rat rod I'll start calling them... half finished? rusty but goodie?

I just say it for ease of use, sorry for getting the origins all wrong.. Hey btw where are you at in NJ?

Hubscrub · 07-26-2012, 11:03 PM

if nothing else make a trailer out of it

bodydropped68 · 07-27-2012, 10:20 AM

How much do you want for the truck?

GASoline71 · 07-27-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUCKTRUCK

Am I the only one sick of the term "Rat Rod" and everything associated with it? How did "Rat Rod" make it's way over to 67-72 trucks? A "rat rod" is supposed to be from the 30's. Just my opinion.

sorry for the rant. Save the truck or at least leave it in the yard as a flower planter.

You're not the only one.

When the term was first used... it was kinda cool... just cuz it sounded cool.

But it has morphed into "rusted hulk with a bunch of crap welded to it". Rat rods are passe` if you ask me. But, for some reason, they still make the covers of magazines and win at car shows. I wish the fad would go away.

Gary

tsali39 · 07-27-2012, 12:00 PM

Gas cap looks good!

**southern parts** · 07-27-2012, 06:35 PM

the engine code is cmj , that makes it a 77 model 350 or a 80 model 305. haven`t tried to turn it yet, 3 spd trans on the floor . original engine was probibly a 307. as far as the body goes, it`s going to need everything.

BMERDOC · 07-27-2012, 07:03 PM

I'm for saving it. Have you seen some of the cars that restorers are taking on these days? Lemme ask you this. If you were to save it is it a project that you would be taking on or would you pass it on to someone else. Lord knows I'm not asking to buy it! I'm just wondering if you are considering taking it on?

**southern parts** · 07-28-2012, 11:23 PM

i think someone else will have to fix this one

terry b · 07-29-2012, 01:57 PM

Scrap that turd and let it live again thru it's part's. If it has any that are worth saving.

Vintage Windmills · 07-30-2012, 05:32 PM

Without an original engine I'd pass it on or part it.

**southern parts** · 07-30-2012, 05:43 PM

i`m pretty sure the original engine was a 307 anyway. basicly a plane jane truck with special paint.

terry b · 07-30-2012, 06:33 PM

Put a shop logo on the door and sell it for $ 10.000 on this site.

**special-K** · 07-31-2012, 07:12 AM

This was a white 307 Plain Jane when I got it. I didn't have to replace any body parts,but there are many many trucks that started out looking way way better than this one here that have had all the body replaced. Sell it. I'm sure someone will do something with it.

**southern parts** · 07-31-2012, 07:26 AM

Tim, wanna swap?

trac209 · 07-31-2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

You're not the only one.

When the term was first used... it was kinda cool... just cuz it sounded cool.

But it has morphed into "rusted hulk with a bunch of crap welded to it". Rat rods are passe` if you ask me. But, for some reason, they still make the covers of magazines and win at car shows. I wish the fad would go away.

Gary

Times 3. This term and these so called rat rods are not what they embody to be. Building it to look like junk is not where the roots of these hot rods came from .In the old days guys used what was available due to hot rodding being in its early stages. As for the op's truck I would concentrate on the mech and get the interior spruced up and use it as is for what it was built for.
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**special-K** · 07-31-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southern parts

Tim, wanna swap?

Yeah,I'm not into the whole straight panels and shiny paint thing. I'm even jaded on patina now. I'm more of a crooked,bashed,bent,and rotted kinda guy now. You really should get with it.

Nah,that truck's a good five years gone now. It was nice,but I sold it to build a better one. Nice one,huh?:

zellway · 10-12-2012, 02:44 PM

What did you end up doing with this rolling tetanus truck?

GMCJOE · 10-12-2012, 04:24 PM

I say do a full resto on it, restore it to it former work truck glory. Or part it out and let it live on in other trucks. Does look like a ton of work, but the end product is a vision we always see.

Vova · 10-13-2012, 12:23 AM

Call Overhauling.
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**southern parts** · 10-13-2012, 06:03 AM

actually sold this to to another board member, he`s coming to pick it up today.

elf w/capital T · 10-13-2012, 08:59 AM

save it!!!

**JQ-72** · 10-14-2012, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the sale Woody! I made it in about 9:30 last night. He was right - it's rough and ugly, but I drove 7 hours one way to rescue it. It will be rebuilt someday - I bought a nice one-owner low mile 68 just for the occasion!
Joshua

07-26-2012, 01:21 PM	#26
LUCKTRUCK Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 606	Re: is it worth saving ? Am I the only one sick of the term "Rat Rod" and everything associated with it? How did "Rat Rod" make it's way over to 67-72 trucks? A "rat rod" is supposed to be from the 30's. Just my opinion. sorry for the rant. Save the truck or at least leave it in the yard as a flower planter. __________________ LUCKTRUCK

07-26-2012, 01:23 PM	#27
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: is it worth saving ? My vote: SAVE IT !!! Why? Many trucks appear to be be in decent shape in the beginning but by the end of the build the owner has replaced: cab floor, roof patch, hood, fenders, core support, doors, tailgate, bedsides. Well pretty much most of the truck. Atleast you know what is there: no bondo, no expanding foam no roofing supplies, no wrong fender. If the frame is straight go for the save!! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

07-26-2012, 01:39 PM	#28
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07-27-2012, 10:20 AM	#31
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tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: is it worth saving ? Gas cap looks good! __________________ Eddie

07-27-2012, 06:35 PM	#34
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: is it worth saving ? the engine code is cmj , that makes it a 77 model 350 or a 80 model 305. haven`t tried to turn it yet, 3 spd trans on the floor . original engine was probibly a 307. as far as the body goes, it`s going to need everything.

07-27-2012, 07:03 PM	#35
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: is it worth saving ? I'm for saving it. Have you seen some of the cars that restorers are taking on these days? Lemme ask you this. If you were to save it is it a project that you would be taking on or would you pass it on to someone else. Lord knows I'm not asking to buy it! I'm just wondering if you are considering taking it on? __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

07-28-2012, 11:23 PM	#36
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: is it worth saving ? i think someone else will have to fix this one

07-29-2012, 01:57 PM	#37
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: is it worth saving ? Scrap that turd and let it live again thru it's part's. If it has any that are worth saving.

07-30-2012, 05:32 PM	#38
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07-30-2012, 05:43 PM	#39
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: is it worth saving ? i`m pretty sure the original engine was a 307 anyway. basicly a plane jane truck with special paint.

07-30-2012, 06:33 PM	#40
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: is it worth saving ? Put a shop logo on the door and sell it for $ 10.000 on this site.

07-31-2012, 07:12 AM	#41
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: is it worth saving ? This was a white 307 Plain Jane when I got it. I didn't have to replace any body parts,but there are many many trucks that started out looking way way better than this one here that have had all the body replaced. Sell it. I'm sure someone will do something with it. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

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10-12-2012, 02:44 PM	#45
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: is it worth saving ? What did you end up doing with this rolling tetanus truck? __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

10-12-2012, 04:24 PM	#46
GMCJOE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 782	Re: is it worth saving ? I say do a full resto on it, restore it to it former work truck glory. Or part it out and let it live on in other trucks. Does look like a ton of work, but the end product is a vision we always see. __________________ Joseph Joe's 69 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543253 1969 GMC SWB-350 SBC 700R4 2013 Ram 2500 CC Laramie Longhorn Edition-6.7 PPEI EFI Live CSP5 5” ProFlo Exhaust

10-13-2012, 12:23 AM	#47
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Re: is it worth saving ? Call Overhauling. Posted via Mobile Device

10-13-2012, 06:03 AM	#48
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10-13-2012, 08:59 AM	#49
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