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WRMZ71 · 12-07-2003, 03:22 PM

Thats a sweet truck. When you build something it's all about personal taste. My engine's grabber green and people though i was nuts. But when they see it they all come around(well most of em anyway) Hats off and kudo's to the owner of that truck, it looks great and I wouldn't dog on him on even my worst of days!!!

dinnut · 12-07-2003, 03:26 PM

i never said i didnt like it. i like that truck a lot! i just think it looks weird on the inside with that steering wheel. that truck is very very very awesome. and i know its not 100% correct but i was just saying that wheel is a little out of place. he probably has over 20k restoring/modyfing/fixing up that truck. im not picking apart the truck. i just thought that wheel looks funny. my truck has that same wheel and im not afraid if everyone knows it. who cares. i wasnt rippin on this truck by pointing out that it has the wrong steering wheel. i just thought it was interesting that he would spend like over 20k on a truck adn then stick any old wheel on there.

but i think that red floor mat looks like crap

70 Jimmy · 12-07-2003, 04:01 PM

Drivin' a nice truck like that, he probably doesn't give a flying crap what others think. IMO the steering wheel looks fine, as does the red interior. The mats look alot better than dirty red carpet.

dinnut · 12-07-2003, 04:11 PM

response to someone who said we need to lighten up. i am completely lightened up. its not like i look for this crap it just came to my attention last night when i was bored and we had been workin on a waterpump on a suburban all day. im not crazy or anything or mad that its not the right wheel. i just thought it was funny. I would have put a billet steering wheel or at least an original or something. if that was my truck i wouldnt care what other people said either. YOU ALL need to lighten up. comon... dont worry be happy now

junkyarddog1956 · 12-07-2003, 04:12 PM

Nice truck .....jyd

68 Suburban · 12-07-2003, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by dinnut
this truck is absolutely amazing. beautiful restomod. why use everything all original and a steering wheel from late 70s early 80s? its just WRONG!

nice truck huh?

You think everything is all original on that truck? I think you need to look again :p And you ask why? because the owner of the truck likes it that way

I wish my truck looked half as good.

weasel29gm · 12-08-2003, 12:36 AM

Wow!!! That truck could pass for mine when I got it in '86. But the first thing I got rid of was the stock wheel. Theres three things in interior you use the most. You sit, hold on, and watch. Seat, wheel and gauges. If you modify in anyway these has to go. Now if its restored or unrestored stock, keep em'. I like that truck but I go with another wheel. Because if you think about it had wheel covers. Sharp ride IMHO!!!!

Longhorn Man · 12-08-2003, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by gr8scott51
Do you suppose he just swapped out the whole column to get a tilt and left the steering wheel...

Chance is next to nil.
It is not a tilt column, and there is no ignition switch on there. So onless a non-tilt van column was installed, then 72 is the newest that column could be. The steering wheel is 73 & up truck...and while I don't know my 73-87 trucks...I think that one is more like an 80-ish wheel.

dinnut · 12-08-2003, 02:19 AM

thats not what i meant. its mostly stock on the inside and exterior except for suspension wheels and that tach. what i was saying was. its not full out custom... for the most part its stock

kxmotox247 · 12-08-2003, 12:48 PM

With so many people looking for flaws...you'd think there was a reward.

I like the truck.

mocwon · 12-08-2003, 01:17 PM

I like it. To me the factory "bus" style steering wheels are too skinny and way too big. It's all a matter of preference. After all, we ain't talking about some half a million dollar collector's item.

s95930 · 12-08-2003, 04:01 PM

I love it!

**CPNE** · 12-08-2003, 04:19 PM

I think what dinnut was pointing out is the strikingly odd juxtaposition of a later style wheel in an otherwise restored stock interior. It does look out of place given the predisposed picture we all have of what a stock interior should look like.

I like the truck, I like the red, and I particularly like the interesting use of the stock radio in the uncut dash

. I don't care for that style wheel, but even with no wheel it sure beats what I'm driving.

That being said, all I have left to say is "SWEET TRUCK, DUDE"

Mudder · 12-08-2003, 04:23 PM

Reds are very hard to match! There are so many different flavors that if you buy from two different places you're probably gonna get two different shades of red.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-08-2003, 04:53 PM

Yeah, I see nothing wrong with the wheel, I mean how many of us have the '89-'94 4-spoke Chevy wheels?? I for one have one!!! I also had that same style wheel that is in that truck when I first installed my tilt column. So what's wrong with the truck??? NOTHING!!! It's how the owner wanted it, the red interior isn't that bad, at least it's different than the usual Grey tweed interiors we see all the time. Now there would be a problem with the wheel and other things if the owner was trying to sell it and was saying that it was 100% original, but I see no problem with it the way it is, How many of you are critizing the truck while your truck is multi-colored, primered, or old faded rust buckets HHHHMMMM???? I say that is one sweet truck and I wish mine looked that good!!!!

**CPNE** · 12-08-2003, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72
...multi-colored, primered, or old faded rust buckets...

Nawwwwwww, not mine

It does have a pristine OE black wheel though

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-08-2003, 05:07 PM

CPNE!!!! You've got a nice truck also!! I wish I had that kind of setup on my 4wd!!! So how much snow did you get??

tom hand · 12-08-2003, 05:11 PM

The factory steering wheels for our trucks are not only butt ugly, but big enough to be on a river boat. I see no problem with a later model wheel...I would have gone with a vette wheel myself...I think they look the best in our trucks. Red interior was quite common in black trucks back then...I'm sure you could have ordered it that way. Sweet truck....post a pic of yours if you don't think so

*Shane* · 12-08-2003, 05:45 PM

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That being said, all I have left to say is "SWEET TRUCK, DUDE"

I agree ... this is ONE SWEET TRUCK ... unlike some we see on here that usually garner the same compliments however undeserving they might be.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 12-08-2003, 05:48 PM

Nice truck....don'r care for the steering wheel.

trinic · 12-08-2003, 06:18 PM

I tried keeping a stock look, but then I thought, "what if I'm ever arrested and I need to flee from the cops?"

dinnut · 12-08-2003, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
I think what dinnut was pointing out is the strikingly odd juxtaposition of a later style wheel in an otherwise restored stock interior. It does look out of place given the predisposed picture we all have of what a stock interior should look like.

I like the truck, I like the red, and I particularly like the interesting use of the stock radio in the uncut dash . I don't care for that style wheel, but even with no wheel it sure beats what I'm driving.

That being said, all I have left to say is "SWEET TRUCK, DUDE"

THATS WHAT I MEANT.... yall just need to put the crack pipe down

i wish i would have entitled this "SWEET TRUCK" and just mentioned the steering wheel as a little side detail now.

and trinic --- thats hilarious

12-07-2003, 03:26 PM	#27
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i never said i didnt like it. i like that truck a lot! i just think it looks weird on the inside with that steering wheel. that truck is very very very awesome. and i know its not 100% correct but i was just saying that wheel is a little out of place. he probably has over 20k restoring/modyfing/fixing up that truck. im not picking apart the truck. i just thought that wheel looks funny. my truck has that same wheel and im not afraid if everyone knows it. who cares. i wasnt rippin on this truck by pointing out that it has the wrong steering wheel. i just thought it was interesting that he would spend like over 20k on a truck adn then stick any old wheel on there. but i think that red floor mat looks like crap __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-07-2003, 04:01 PM	#28
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Drivin' a nice truck like that, he probably doesn't give a flying crap what others think. IMO the steering wheel looks fine, as does the red interior. The mats look alot better than dirty red carpet. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

12-07-2003, 04:11 PM	#29
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	response to someone who said we need to lighten up. i am completely lightened up. its not like i look for this crap it just came to my attention last night when i was bored and we had been workin on a waterpump on a suburban all day. im not crazy or anything or mad that its not the right wheel. i just thought it was funny. I would have put a billet steering wheel or at least an original or something. if that was my truck i wouldnt care what other people said either. YOU ALL need to lighten up. comon... dont worry be happy now __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-07-2003, 04:12 PM	#30
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Nice truck .....jyd __________________ 69 Chev C-10 ... painted and ready to reassemble ( for sale ) 82 Custom Deluxe ( have parts to restore )

12-08-2003, 12:36 AM	#32
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Wow!!! That truck could pass for mine when I got it in '86. But the first thing I got rid of was the stock wheel. Theres three things in interior you use the most. You sit, hold on, and watch. Seat, wheel and gauges. If you modify in anyway these has to go. Now if its restored or unrestored stock, keep em'. I like that truck but I go with another wheel. Because if you think about it had wheel covers. Sharp ride IMHO!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-07-2003, 03:22 PM	#26
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Thats a sweet truck. When you build something it's all about personal taste. My engine's grabber green and people though i was nuts. But when they see it they all come around(well most of em anyway) Hats off and kudo's to the owner of that truck, it looks great and I wouldn't dog on him on even my worst of days!!!

12-08-2003, 02:19 AM	#34
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats not what i meant. its mostly stock on the inside and exterior except for suspension wheels and that tach. what i was saying was. its not full out custom... for the most part its stock __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-08-2003, 12:48 PM	#35
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	With so many people looking for flaws...you'd think there was a reward. I like the truck. __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

12-08-2003, 01:17 PM	#36
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	I like it. To me the factory "bus" style steering wheels are too skinny and way too big. It's all a matter of preference. After all, we ain't talking about some half a million dollar collector's item. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

12-08-2003, 04:01 PM	#37
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	I love it! __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

12-08-2003, 04:19 PM	#38
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I think what dinnut was pointing out is the strikingly odd juxtaposition of a later style wheel in an otherwise restored stock interior. It does look out of place given the predisposed picture we all have of what a stock interior should look like. I like the truck, I like the red, and I particularly like the interesting use of the stock radio in the uncut dash . I don't care for that style wheel, but even with no wheel it sure beats what I'm driving. That being said, all I have left to say is "SWEET TRUCK, DUDE" __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

12-08-2003, 04:23 PM	#39
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Reds are very hard to match! There are so many different flavors that if you buy from two different places you're probably gonna get two different shades of red.

12-08-2003, 04:53 PM	#40
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Yeah, I see nothing wrong with the wheel, I mean how many of us have the '89-'94 4-spoke Chevy wheels?? I for one have one!!! I also had that same style wheel that is in that truck when I first installed my tilt column. So what's wrong with the truck??? NOTHING!!! It's how the owner wanted it, the red interior isn't that bad, at least it's different than the usual Grey tweed interiors we see all the time. Now there would be a problem with the wheel and other things if the owner was trying to sell it and was saying that it was 100% original, but I see no problem with it the way it is, How many of you are critizing the truck while your truck is multi-colored, primered, or old faded rust buckets HHHHMMMM???? I say that is one sweet truck and I wish mine looked that good!!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

12-08-2003, 05:07 PM	#42
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	CPNE!!!! You've got a nice truck also!! I wish I had that kind of setup on my 4wd!!! So how much snow did you get?? __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

12-08-2003, 05:11 PM	#43
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	The factory steering wheels for our trucks are not only butt ugly, but big enough to be on a river boat. I see no problem with a later model wheel...I would have gone with a vette wheel myself...I think they look the best in our trucks. Red interior was quite common in black trucks back then...I'm sure you could have ordered it that way. Sweet truck....post a pic of yours if you don't think so __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS



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12-08-2003, 05:48 PM	#45
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Nice truck....don'r care for the steering wheel.

12-08-2003, 06:18 PM	#46
trinic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wide awake Wylie (North Texas) Posts: 322	i like the truck and steering wheel I tried keeping a stock look, but then I thought, "what if I'm ever arrested and I need to flee from the cops?"

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