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stllookn · 03-08-2007, 09:41 PM

Not to hijack...but jugernot...look similar...LOL?

rodstored-72 · 03-08-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

1-866-515-5770- Talk to Sonja, she can help with subs. I am trying to get a club price for everyone right now.

One year subs get a truck builder hat and two year gets a t-shirt

thanks!
i will wait & see if you can get a club price. i would for sure go for the 2 yr deal just to get a shirt...
rodstored-72

abadsvt · 03-08-2007, 10:22 PM

What i look for in my magazines are ideas and tips on how the "pro's" do bodywork, air ride suspension and so on. I usually look through the pages and love when i see a bunch of photos from car shows. There is so much creativity out there and only some make it onto the cover of magazines. I have seen cooler ideas, and nicers cars and trucks in the car show photos. Also ever since i was a little kid i have always dreamed about getting my truck or car on the cover of a magazine. Maybe some kind of contest where people post the pics of trucks on a webpage and then your readers get to pic what truck will be on the cover with an artical about what has been done to it. Just an idea.

Josh

CHAPS7931 · 03-08-2007, 10:28 PM

why dont you pic one build per month from each forum. just my opinion but i would like to see cheap tricks around your garage like kevins cab doley. ways to lift a bed, cab by yourself, metal work(shaving firewalls, etc) . how to choose the right welder, tool for the low budget. so many things in here that i never thought i would learn or try but by reaing of the regular joe's in here trying and explaining stuff i have got the gut to try things i would never have tried.

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Hey that's an Idea.You guy's just need to move in next door to Kevin and continously tape everything he touches.He has added a lot of how-to to this site and it ranges from basic cheap to very involved and expensive if you were to have someone custom fab it for you. Also,I noticwe you are using one of the most expensive parts suppliers for the 67-72 trucks.Maybe a listing of websites and vendors would be a good adition to the mag.

i say have kevin builds should make the mag, cheap and bad ass for us regular guys

cstanley · 03-08-2007, 11:22 PM

i like to see both ends of the spectrum, low-buck and high end. lots of great ideas in high end.

specifically referencing the requests for parts interchange, i'd like to see it taken a step further by covering not only the later model parts suggested, but also unique parts we normally wouldn't look for. i mean, we're all truck people, but most of us are just automotive folks in general.

how about the parts from unsuspecting vehicles that would work very nicely, such as:
mustang air vents
lexus dome lights
beamer headlights
volvo interior light dimmer delays, etc.
saab seats, etc.

(i don't actually know if any of those work, but just as examples.)
give me parts interchange that goes beyond GM.

and if i had a nickel for every post here wanting to know how different manufacturer's seats look and fit etc., i'd be able to afford one of the high dollar builds! consoles, too!

and another vote for complete references! i want to know what rear view mirror was used, exactly!

and thanks a ton for asking!

Kager67 · 03-08-2007, 11:46 PM

For those of you who haven't heard of them, I would highly recommend their mags. Very high quality, good pics and good articles. I just bought the latest issue of Chevy Rumble last night. As far as my two cents, I would agree with most of the others, low buck and good tech articles. I'm personally not interested in fuel injection or reprogramming the computer, but rather cheap fixes. I like the idea of finding an old abandoned chev and doing little projects on it (such as brakes, fuel systems, ect.) to get it back to being street legal. I'd also like to see a rebuild on an old straight axle truck, keep it stock, not ifs and disc brakes swaps. Thanks for asking.

kage

CrashEd · 03-08-2007, 11:52 PM

I am glad you started this thread. I wish i would of read it ealier. But first think in the morning ill be hitting walmart for my copy. Sound great and with all the input from this forum its sure to be the best!

Thanks
Ed
If your 4x4 builders mag wants to do a from trash to fast articale i have the perfect truck and it could run the midwest mud drags and advertise.

jkaylor68gmc · 03-09-2007, 09:44 AM

Thanks, these are really great ideas! Keep 'em coming. I spoke with my boss and we should have a group price by Monday or Tuesday.

jkaylor68gmc · 03-09-2007, 09:46 AM

The wild thing is that we have done so many of these topics and handled this in the past . We have been around for about 6 years!

jkaylor68gmc · 03-09-2007, 02:11 PM

ttt

BigSky71 · 03-09-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by seanu

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More shop tours, from shops around the country, to give the reader an idea of who's close to him/her (maybe a regular monthly shop tour) with photos of works in progress?

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That is cool idea. I would to see how shops, big and small, are setup. How much space they have for fab, paint, sales etc...

jkaylor68gmc · 03-09-2007, 05:30 PM

Cool, Want a real world 3-4,000 dollar build, Find me a base 73-79 swb fleetside with a V-8 cheap, I'll do a entry level build. Let me talk to my boss.

Rokcrln · 03-09-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

Cool, Want a real world 3-4,000 dollar build, Find me a base 73-79 swb fleetside with a V-8 cheap, I'll do a entry level build. Let me talk to my boss.

Nope! But maybe a 67-72 we can get behind!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

stllookn · 03-09-2007, 09:17 PM

Rokcrln...

I would like to see something on a 100 pt restoration! I know it is a bit off the wall but I can't find info anywhere and see very few doing a stock restoration to these trucks. It would be nice to even have a "round-table" discussion about this topic.

stllookn · 03-09-2007, 09:39 PM

Do a TRUE "junkyard dog" build! Get a free truck off craigslist or a $200 beater, and just bring it back to life and make it safe and driveable. NO VENDOR FREEBIES!

oldno7 · 03-09-2007, 10:11 PM

Well I just got home from Barnes & Noble Springfield Il, and the lady said they don't carry Truck Builder Mag. I have never seen this mag in are Walmart's either. I believe it's a by-monthly mag.

Rokcrln · 03-09-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Rokcrln...

I would like to see something on a 100 pt restoration! I know it is a bit off the wall but I can't find info anywhere and see very few doing a stock restoration to these trucks. It would be nice to even have a "round-table" discussion about this topic.

Sorry I am not your guy for that one! I have a real problem leaving anything alone

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Do a TRUE "junkyard dog" build! Get a free truck off craigslist or a $200 beater, and just bring it back to life and make it safe and driveable. NO VENDOR FREEBIES!

This is just what the "Low buck truck build" is but I was givin a pair of rear load bags from PORTERBUILT. So far to get it safe and on the road was about $905 in cluding registration. I would be up for a abuild one day that starts off with a rusted hulk and go from their! Oh wait that is my 70 2WD Blazer

I went ahead and ordered 2yrs (24 issues) of street rod builder and a 2yr (12 issue) of truck builder yesterday morning. I have been buying Street rod for about 6 months now and love it. Now the post man can bring it right to me with my other 6-8 I already get. It is like Christmass every month

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 03-09-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldno7

Well I just got home from Barnes & Noble Springfield Il, and the lady said they don't carry Truck Builder Mag. I have never seen this mag in are Walmart's either. I believe it's a by-monthly mag.

Yes it is a by-monthly but it should be on the shelves for two months at a time. I also went hunting for it and I came up with nothing so I went ahead and ordered it. Here is the number I called 1-866-515-5770and the lady was great that I delt with.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

lutherb69 · 03-09-2007, 10:49 PM

Maybe do a build on a 67-72 Chevy or GMC saburban, blazer, jimmy, or van

magsnubby · 03-11-2007, 01:54 PM

Is this the correct link? It doesn't seem to be working.

http://truckbuildermagazine.com/

metalmassfab · 03-11-2007, 02:17 PM

Hey jkaylor68gmc...if I were to send you guys a couple nifty parts for one of your mag build ups/weekend mods, would ya use 'em? Maybe something like the stainless trailing arms... just a thought. call it 'reader contribution'...it'd be nice to get feedback from you guys and your readers on stuff like that. Yeah, I guess it does sound like I'm lookin for a freebie....

but it'd be

**67 cst swb** · 03-11-2007, 02:49 PM

I would subscibe to any Mag that would have at least 1 67-72 Chevy or GMC Pickup in every issue. That's just me... I just did not renew my Classic Trucks because they seemed to be doing less of these than when I started my subscription.

kyle4381 · 03-11-2007, 04:16 PM

Get more pics of trucks that are not done. Are they ever done? None of mine are.

Its hard to see all the cool mods and custom touches people add under all that shiny paint and chrome. I would like to see in progress features stating whats been done and what the plans are. If the owner finishes the truck do an updated feature on it. I also like to see more of the odd vehicles seen at the shows. I have only read Truck Builder a couple of times but I might check it out.

jkaylor68gmc · 03-12-2007, 08:42 AM

Yeah, that sounds like a cool idea. How do you find craigs list?

jkaylor68gmc · 03-12-2007, 10:13 AM

Where is Craigs list?

03-08-2007, 09:41 PM	#76
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Not to hijack...but jugernot...look similar...LOL? Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-08-2007, 10:22 PM	#78
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! What i look for in my magazines are ideas and tips on how the "pro's" do bodywork, air ride suspension and so on. I usually look through the pages and love when i see a bunch of photos from car shows. There is so much creativity out there and only some make it onto the cover of magazines. I have seen cooler ideas, and nicers cars and trucks in the car show photos. Also ever since i was a little kid i have always dreamed about getting my truck or car on the cover of a magazine. Maybe some kind of contest where people post the pics of trucks on a webpage and then your readers get to pic what truck will be on the cover with an artical about what has been done to it. Just an idea. Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

03-08-2007, 11:22 PM	#80
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! i like to see both ends of the spectrum, low-buck and high end. lots of great ideas in high end. specifically referencing the requests for parts interchange, i'd like to see it taken a step further by covering not only the later model parts suggested, but also unique parts we normally wouldn't look for. i mean, we're all truck people, but most of us are just automotive folks in general. how about the parts from unsuspecting vehicles that would work very nicely, such as: mustang air vents lexus dome lights beamer headlights volvo interior light dimmer delays, etc. saab seats, etc. (i don't actually know if any of those work, but just as examples.) give me parts interchange that goes beyond GM. and if i had a nickel for every post here wanting to know how different manufacturer's seats look and fit etc., i'd be able to afford one of the high dollar builds! consoles, too! and another vote for complete references! i want to know what rear view mirror was used, exactly! and thanks a ton for asking! __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

03-08-2007, 11:46 PM	#81
Kager67 what knocking sound? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: good ol North Dakota Posts: 148	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! For those of you who haven't heard of them, I would highly recommend their mags. Very high quality, good pics and good articles. I just bought the latest issue of Chevy Rumble last night. As far as my two cents, I would agree with most of the others, low buck and good tech articles. I'm personally not interested in fuel injection or reprogramming the computer, but rather cheap fixes. I like the idea of finding an old abandoned chev and doing little projects on it (such as brakes, fuel systems, ect.) to get it back to being street legal. I'd also like to see a rebuild on an old straight axle truck, keep it stock, not ifs and disc brakes swaps. Thanks for asking. kage __________________ 1968 C-10 1953 belair two-door post 1955 chevy 3600 big window 1950 studebaker starlite coupe 1968 Impala SS

03-08-2007, 11:52 PM	#82
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! I am glad you started this thread. I wish i would of read it ealier. But first think in the morning ill be hitting walmart for my copy. Sound great and with all the input from this forum its sure to be the best! Thanks Ed If your 4x4 builders mag wants to do a from trash to fast articale i have the perfect truck and it could run the midwest mud drags and advertise.

03-09-2007, 09:44 AM	#83
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Thanks, these are really great ideas! Keep 'em coming. I spoke with my boss and we should have a group price by Monday or Tuesday.

03-09-2007, 09:46 AM	#84
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! The wild thing is that we have done so many of these topics and handled this in the past . We have been around for about 6 years!

03-09-2007, 02:11 PM	#85
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! ttt

03-09-2007, 05:30 PM	#87
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Cool, Want a real world 3-4,000 dollar build, Find me a base 73-79 swb fleetside with a V-8 cheap, I'll do a entry level build. Let me talk to my boss.

03-09-2007, 09:17 PM	#89
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Rokcrln... I would like to see something on a 100 pt restoration! I know it is a bit off the wall but I can't find info anywhere and see very few doing a stock restoration to these trucks. It would be nice to even have a "round-table" discussion about this topic. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-09-2007, 09:39 PM	#90
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Do a TRUE "junkyard dog" build! Get a free truck off craigslist or a $200 beater, and just bring it back to life and make it safe and driveable. NO VENDOR FREEBIES! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-09-2007, 10:11 PM	#91
oldno7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ill. Posts: 584	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Well I just got home from Barnes & Noble Springfield Il, and the lady said they don't carry Truck Builder Mag. I have never seen this mag in are Walmart's either. I believe it's a by-monthly mag. __________________ Hi everyone, It's nice to know there's other people just as crazy about these old trucks as I am. oldno7

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lutherb69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Langley AFB, Va (Army) Posts: 124	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Maybe do a build on a 67-72 Chevy or GMC saburban, blazer, jimmy, or van

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metalmassfab Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny CA Posts: 98	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Hey jkaylor68gmc...if I were to send you guys a couple nifty parts for one of your mag build ups/weekend mods, would ya use 'em? Maybe something like the stainless trailing arms... just a thought. call it 'reader contribution'...it'd be nice to get feedback from you guys and your readers on stuff like that. Yeah, I guess it does sound like I'm lookin for a freebie.... but it'd be __________________ Ryan Metal Massacre Fabrication New Projects: -New radiator core supports, steel and stainless -Aluminum radiators -Aluminum dual electric fan shrouds '69 C-20 Custom '69 Nova...BIG BBC soon '72 3-door 'Burb...in a few '94 K2500 454 'Burb



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67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! I would subscibe to any Mag that would have at least 1 67-72 Chevy or GMC Pickup in every issue. That's just me... I just did not renew my Classic Trucks because they seemed to be doing less of these than when I started my subscription. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-11-2007 at 02:49 PM.

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kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Get more pics of trucks that are not done. Are they ever done? None of mine are. Its hard to see all the cool mods and custom touches people add under all that shiny paint and chrome. I would like to see in progress features stating whats been done and what the plans are. If the owner finishes the truck do an updated feature on it. I also like to see more of the odd vehicles seen at the shows. I have only read Truck Builder a couple of times but I might check it out.

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