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**special-K** · 09-29-2016, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

1972, K/20 Custom Deluxe, Custom Camper, Highlander, hugger orange and white with orange highlander seat

Good choice! I wish I could have hung onto mine like that in Medium Blue and White. More rare than a Cheyenne Super. My buddy has it and when the restoration is done it will be one mighty fine example of a K/20

**special-K** · 09-29-2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

I have noticed that this site has become geared far more towards stocking style builds. A lot of the custom guys have taken their builds and gone elsewhere. It seems to have become acceptable to belittle the custom stuff. And most of that custom stuff involves the aforementioned shortbox fleet sides. So this thread will be missing those guys.

Proves my point.

I see the opposite. Plenty of custom stuff is everywhere, especially in the build threads. and plenty of short beds. There always has been and always will be the stock restoration crowd when it comes to one of the greatest vehicles to ever leave the factory. That is where the following originates from. I don't see the belittling. Heck, it seems a huge amount of people here feel the truck won't move until it has a computerized LS in it and it's chopped to lay frame or try to handle like a sports car. Many seem to be only interested in the body style as a canvas for the same old sh!t people are doing to most anything old, leaving nothing but the body 67-72. If I speak up on that it's to preserve some sort of mentality to respect them enough to not put all to the point of no return. Personally, I have never left a truck stock.

One man's point of view never proves anything. But, you do see a lot of posts that reflect the owner's emphasis on the trucks value over all else. It seems many expect to get a profit when selling with pleasure gained not even factored in. That's where I profit. I just spend to enjoy.

trukman1 · 09-29-2016, 09:39 AM

1967 small window 1/2-ton 2wd with longbed...

flashed · 09-29-2016, 09:42 AM

I only have one old ride that is stock and that is my 72 El Camino SS and the only reason it is still stock is it's too nice to change it yet .My trucks all get done my way ,looks stock sort of but not. I like them all as far as looking at them but I dont want another lowered one .My 93 Indy truck was lowered when I bought it but it may not stay that way ,rides too rough.

muley · 09-29-2016, 09:56 AM

If I could, It would be something like this.

KEL · 09-29-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by leonard60

72 gmc 1/2 ton long box fleet 2wd sierra grande

x2

CG · 09-29-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

67 c/20

This one is a surprise to me.

midniteblues · 09-29-2016, 02:43 PM

[QUOTE=57taskforce;7727501]You my friend have very very nice taste!

Thanks, this one i think would be much easier too build than find☺.

When i was typing my reply i felt like i was describing every aspect of a beutiful woman....after all these trucks do have nice lines

franken · 09-29-2016, 10:08 PM

72 K20 long fleet, 350 4 speed (soon to be NV4500).

**dmjlambert** · 09-30-2016, 12:23 AM

I have it, and I haven't seen better for me. 1969 CST/10 long bed fleet side with tired factory stance and tired original paint job, not very many dents, plain factory wheels, correctly running engine and transmission, and a tailgate that works. Mine is the original 350 with TH400, both rebuilt, but I don't think I would be disappointed with some other combination, anything will do if it runs, but I do prefer automatic transmission. Someday I will get the air conditioning and door and window weatherstripping done. I predict it will be the first and last pickup truck for me, but you never know.

68 CRACKERBOX · 09-30-2016, 11:33 AM

I'm really glad to see there are still a lot of people still like long bed factory stance trucks. I would have thought this thread would have been all been short bed lower 1/2 ton that were dragging the ground. so good to see it is not.

Sicklajoie · 09-30-2016, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

This one is a surprise to me.

I've always liked the 67-68 noses better than my 69. And I like the small back window too. And it's gotta be a C/20!

Ozark Tim · 09-30-2016, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

1972, K/20 Custom Deluxe, Custom Camper, Highlander, hugger orange and white with orange highlander seat

What joe said

swamp rat · 10-01-2016, 03:13 AM

67 short bed step side 1/2 Ton without the cut out in the driver rear fender for the spare,

**special-K** · 10-01-2016, 09:05 AM

CG is asking what configuration from the factory would you pick, not how would you build one. That's why you aren't seeing a bunch of "Slammed to the ground" or any other modifications mentioned. He's pretty much just asking what "model", as they all have different model numbers by these items asked about. Trim level fits, too, because that was another choice when buying new. I wish I could have ordered a new truck back then. I did order a '92 and when I did it was like I was building what I would have wanted in '72

67swb72klb · 10-01-2016, 09:43 AM

That's a tough one for me it would be a 67 SWB big window K10 CST in black

WORNBRAKES · 10-01-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sboris

I built my choice,
68 K20, long fleet, 4spd, low optioned.

If only one, I would have to agree that the 68 front end on a K20 long fleet chassis would be fantastic.

Thank god we can have more than one. There are to many great options out there.

**allchevy58** · 10-01-2016, 11:36 PM

Just what I have, 72' GMC K2500 Sierra Grande.

**HO455** · 10-02-2016, 12:25 AM

Just one? Well if it was just one it would be a 1957 Napco GMC Suburban with the 347 V-8. I passed on one years ago and still kick my self. But there were real issues with it, not the least was the home made nine foot wide snow plow on the front end and the foot square hole in the center of the dash where the hydraulic controls stuck out. And after decades of snow plowing I was sure there were unseen issues. But seeing the prices they go for now it would have been worth it. Hope this doesn't get me baned from the forum. I do like my 67 Suburban, so don't hate me too much.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-02-2016, 01:17 AM

I want a hybrid.

I want a fully loaded, 1972 shorbed 2wd, with all the bells and whistles, big block, a/c, 4 speed, etc... BUT... with a 1967 big window CST body

I have 2/3 of that truck now

**dmjlambert** · 10-02-2016, 01:44 AM

Chevy would probably have too many problems trying to do it, but I thought it would be really neat if they made a reproduction edition modern truck. Let's say they built a 1967 reproduction in 2017, using the exact same and interchangeable body parts. I would forgive them for putting in it a modern engine and modern air conditioning and other features such as antilock brakes, air bag, etc. You mentioning hybrid is what made me think of it. That sort of hybrid could be my one and only.

**special-K** · 10-02-2016, 10:58 AM

I've had a lot, even at one time, and I'm sorry but it's two for me and that's it for good! So, my last "ONE" are a '67 C1500 Super Custom SWB Wideside 327/manual shift and a '72 K2500 Sierra Wideside 350/TH350. It will be earlier years from now on

**Stephen717** · 10-02-2016, 02:01 PM

69 lwb fleet c10 super sleeper (curently with 250 and 3 speed, soon with upgraded 350 while I save up, then with a 427 and a muncie 4 speed. not saying what I'm going to paint it though because I have never seen one painted the way I want to paint it. I will ay that it will be a shade of red and white.

Flying Hamster · 10-02-2016, 02:20 PM

70 GMC C-10 short/wide...
inline 6 with manual transmission.

**jerry moss** · 10-02-2016, 09:56 PM

72 longbed 3/4 ton 4x4 cheyenne super loaded with options. see below.

09-29-2016, 09:39 AM	#53
trukman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Posts: 737	Re: You can only choose one, period! 1967 small window 1/2-ton 2wd with longbed... __________________ 1967 K30 461/TH400/Np205/D60/14FF/BDS MTZ 375/75/16 on 16x10 Pro Comps

09-29-2016, 09:42 AM	#54
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: You can only choose one, period! I only have one old ride that is stock and that is my 72 El Camino SS and the only reason it is still stock is it's too nice to change it yet .My trucks all get done my way ,looks stock sort of but not. I like them all as far as looking at them but I dont want another lowered one .My 93 Indy truck was lowered when I bought it but it may not stay that way ,rides too rough.

09-29-2016, 09:56 AM	#55
muley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Homedale, Idaho Posts: 160	Re: You can only choose one, period! If I could, It would be something like this. Attached Images __________________ Grandpa 1953 M38A1 Jeep 1989 GMC K2500 1958 Alaskan Camper all original WORK : A necessary evil that finances what I really like to do.

09-29-2016, 02:43 PM	#58
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: You can only choose one, period! [QUOTE=57taskforce;7727501]You my friend have very very nice taste! Thanks, this one i think would be much easier too build than find☺. When i was typing my reply i felt like i was describing every aspect of a beutiful woman....after all these trucks do have nice lines __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

09-29-2016, 10:08 PM	#59
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,068	Re: You can only choose one, period! 72 K20 long fleet, 350 4 speed (soon to be NV4500).

09-30-2016, 12:23 AM	#60
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,631	Re: You can only choose one, period! I have it, and I haven't seen better for me. 1969 CST/10 long bed fleet side with tired factory stance and tired original paint job, not very many dents, plain factory wheels, correctly running engine and transmission, and a tailgate that works. Mine is the original 350 with TH400, both rebuilt, but I don't think I would be disappointed with some other combination, anything will do if it runs, but I do prefer automatic transmission. Someday I will get the air conditioning and door and window weatherstripping done. I predict it will be the first and last pickup truck for me, but you never know.

09-30-2016, 11:33 AM	#61
68 CRACKERBOX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MYAKKA CITY fla. Posts: 408	Re: You can only choose one, period! I'm really glad to see there are still a lot of people still like long bed factory stance trucks. I would have thought this thread would have been all been short bed lower 1/2 ton that were dragging the ground. so good to see it is not. __________________ short bed are just cars without trunk lids trucks have long beds real trucks are longhorn 72 gmc 2500 longhorn 68 chevy c-30 50th anniv. 9ft step side 68 gmc crackerbox 8v71 detroit 72 gmc astro95 8v71 detroit

10-01-2016, 03:13 AM	#64
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: You can only choose one, period! 67 short bed step side 1/2 Ton without the cut out in the driver rear fender for the spare, __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-01-2016, 09:05 AM	#65
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: You can only choose one, period! CG is asking what configuration from the factory would you pick, not how would you build one. That's why you aren't seeing a bunch of "Slammed to the ground" or any other modifications mentioned. He's pretty much just asking what "model", as they all have different model numbers by these items asked about. Trim level fits, too, because that was another choice when buying new. I wish I could have ordered a new truck back then. I did order a '92 and when I did it was like I was building what I would have wanted in '72 __________________ "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 ~

10-01-2016, 09:43 AM	#66
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,452	Re: You can only choose one, period! That's a tough one for me it would be a 67 SWB big window K10 CST in black __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

10-01-2016, 11:36 PM	#68
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,430	Re: You can only choose one, period! Just what I have, 72' GMC K2500 Sierra Grande. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

10-02-2016, 12:25 AM	#69
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,985	Re: You can only choose one, period! Just one? Well if it was just one it would be a 1957 Napco GMC Suburban with the 347 V-8. I passed on one years ago and still kick my self. But there were real issues with it, not the least was the home made nine foot wide snow plow on the front end and the foot square hole in the center of the dash where the hydraulic controls stuck out. And after decades of snow plowing I was sure there were unseen issues. But seeing the prices they go for now it would have been worth it. Hope this doesn't get me baned from the forum. I do like my 67 Suburban, so don't hate me too much. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-02-2016, 01:17 AM	#70
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: You can only choose one, period! I want a hybrid. I want a fully loaded, 1972 shorbed 2wd, with all the bells and whistles, big block, a/c, 4 speed, etc... BUT... with a 1967 big window CST body I have 2/3 of that truck now __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-02-2016, 01:44 AM	#71
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,631	Re: You can only choose one, period! Chevy would probably have too many problems trying to do it, but I thought it would be really neat if they made a reproduction edition modern truck. Let's say they built a 1967 reproduction in 2017, using the exact same and interchangeable body parts. I would forgive them for putting in it a modern engine and modern air conditioning and other features such as antilock brakes, air bag, etc. You mentioning hybrid is what made me think of it. That sort of hybrid could be my one and only.

10-02-2016, 10:58 AM	#72
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: You can only choose one, period! I've had a lot, even at one time, and I'm sorry but it's two for me and that's it for good! So, my last "ONE" are a '67 C1500 Super Custom SWB Wideside 327/manual shift and a '72 K2500 Sierra Wideside 350/TH350. It will be earlier years from now on __________________ "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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10-02-2016, 02:01 PM	#73
Stephen717 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Loris South Carolina Posts: 428	Re: You can only choose one, period! 69 lwb fleet c10 super sleeper (curently with 250 and 3 speed, soon with upgraded 350 while I save up, then with a 427 and a muncie 4 speed. not saying what I'm going to paint it though because I have never seen one painted the way I want to paint it. I will ay that it will be a shade of red and white.

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Flying Hamster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Starbase 4 Posts: 118	Re: You can only choose one, period! 70 GMC C-10 short/wide... inline 6 with manual transmission.

10-02-2016, 09:56 PM	#75
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,845	Re: You can only choose one, period! 72 longbed 3/4 ton 4x4 cheyenne super loaded with options. see below. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA Last edited by jerry moss; 10-02-2016 at 10:01 PM.

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