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PaulJWood · 01-22-2018, 03:37 AM

Install headlights, big type
Upgrade the tire
Build a big garage

mike16 · 01-23-2018, 11:17 PM

I'd buy a pair of those POS cast iron tow hooks

Barnfind46 · 01-24-2018, 08:15 AM

I'd buy a pair of those POS cast iron tow hooks

Hey Mike! You have the money! why not get two!

Colt_1911 · 01-24-2018, 04:26 PM

I would just buy this one

palallin · 01-24-2018, 04:48 PM

I would return it to pure, bone, NOS stock, as brand new as it could be made with NOS GM parts. What would not be NOS would be original but lovingly restored to as near factory condition as humanly possible. it was a perfect truck for me brand new, and I know of no way to improve upon it.

**pryorstemmed** · 01-24-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by palallin

I would return it to pure, bone, NOS stock, as brand new as it could be made with NOS GM parts. What would not be NOS would be original but lovingly restored to as near factory condition as humanly possible. it was a perfect truck for me brand new, and I know of no way to improve upon it.

^ same for me!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-25-2018, 03:01 AM

I can safely say I'm deep into mine. That or it's deep in me.....keep it clean. What was originally a ("will only cost me 18K") will be more like 36K.

That's with me doing most of the work less body/paint/powder coat. And the truck is in great shape to begin with. Everything will be new or refreshed down to 99.9% of the original hardware. Only shortcut is I won't rebuild the engine. 40K on the rebuild, runs like a top and the oil always crystal clear. Same with the antifreeze.

Like the guys above me, factory is the goal. There's some limitations for sure. Good luck finding NOS brakes, exhaust, shocks etc., pretty much most of the under-carriage. Putting a 2.5/4 drop on it too, so different leaf springs and spindles.

Basically:

Factory interior. The vinyl is in excellent shape, less the seat. I'm iffy on an original look bench cover versus something with a different touch. I may carpet the floor. It had a rubber mat.
Factory engine compartment. Exceptions being R34 A/C, GM HEI distributor, OER radiator. I'll lose the voltage regulator and TCS business. I'm leaning toward an electric choke kit on the Rochester, so the stove pipe will be for "pretty". I MAY pull the battery box off my other truck, or just use the replacement I picked up from Manes. I'm reinstalling the EEC vapor canister system.
Factory exterior. NOS and not exactly cheap. Only thing I'm changing is the antenna. High crown and fat ball fixed mast. Basically a mix of original truck parts less the fat ball. The set-up was factory on a 67-68 Corvette, and may pull-off nicely with the deluxe paint scheme.......................73 truck rallys, with an option for the stainless version cap on the original wheels. Nice to have choices.
Under carriage will be original-esque.

Money pit. More time than money first time out.

will control your life..........

bmfm64 · 01-25-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

What was originally a ("will only cost me 18K") will be more like 36K.

I told my wife I figured I could build mine exactly the way I wanted it for 30k. I was wrong... I'm pushing 100k

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-25-2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bmfm64

I told my wife I figured I could build mine exactly the way I wanted it for 30k. I was wrong... I'm pushing 100k

Better than alcohol, drug abuse or gambling

1SG.Rob · 01-25-2018, 11:48 AM

Get all the rust removed and have a high quality repaint job to match the SPID.

el_fantasma · 01-25-2018, 11:17 PM

Build a four vehicle garage and invite Chris 63GENIII and Eric chevyland to hang out with me.

elkniks · 01-26-2018, 09:02 PM

A pair or Warp 9 or 11 electric motors, a whole lot of batteries, and some wicked controllers. If some one wants to donate parts, I'm totally in. Instant crazy power!

del4fun · 10-28-2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by el_fantasma

Build a four vehicle garage and invite Chris 63GENIII and Eric chevyland to hang out with me.

That is really the best thing you could do . We all need more room!

67swb72klb · 10-28-2018, 11:33 AM

I don't want to type that much...

In The Ten Ring · 10-28-2018, 06:21 PM

I probably typed what'd I'd do to my truck on here already but the "new garage" idea is a good one!

I'd build a new garage too but I'd have to move first (fine with me). Garage would be a ferro-concrete job (dome shaped) and part of my new dome-house mansion. I want at least 3 bays but large enough to house a lift and deep enough to handle car storage and that for around 10 cars/trucks.

**68bowtie** · 10-28-2018, 06:28 PM

I would have a very reputable shop restore my 68 to 100% factory original. Maybe someday like 30 years from now when I retire (assuming we are still allowed to drive vehicles that burn fossil fuels).

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Operatorfailure · 10-28-2018, 06:31 PM

I already sold my truck, but I would buy a 69 to 72 Blazer, swap a 68 front clip on it, slam it with a turbo LS and a T56. All the Creature Comforts, AC, he, heated and cooled seats.

**Canuckvetter** · 10-28-2018, 07:36 PM

“If I had money, I’d tell you what I’d do. I’d go downtown and buy a.....”

**68bowtie** · 10-28-2018, 11:47 PM

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“If I had money, I’d tell you what I’d do. I’d go downtown and buy a.....”

Never owned a mercury. Don't think I ever will.

trac209 · 10-29-2018, 11:47 AM

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I would have a very reputable shop restore my 68 to 100% factory original. Maybe someday like 30 years from now when I retire (assuming we are still allowed to drive vehicles that burn fossil fuels).

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Don’t even joke about outlaw of fossil fuels lol.

bbrriiaann1973 · 10-29-2018, 12:24 AM

I already did!

bbrriiaann1973 · 10-29-2018, 06:24 PM

Dude it's not a joke! There's always going to be gas, but at what cost?

In The Ten Ring · 10-29-2018, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

Dude it's not a joke! There's always going to be gas, but at what cost?

It will be some time before electric vehicles have the range to replace gasoline vehicles. Also, the infrastructure will take a long time to put into place, not to mention who is going to be comfortable waiting hours and hours for a recharge.

There will have to be a major breakthrough in technology first and it's not here yet.

Now I could definitely see certain US states restricting/taxing gasoline-powered vehicles out of the marketplace for most people, more so if they live in mass transit-serviced cities.

NoStopN · 10-29-2018, 07:41 PM

I support the electrification of vehicles & everyone (else) getting one. Leaves more dino juice for me.

As for what I would do...finish the restomod on my truck with no obstructions. The list is too long to think of everything here.

Signkutter · 10-29-2018, 09:17 PM

Electric motors are superior in every way to ICE ...the only problem is power supply. Hp and Torque per lb is much better from an electric vehicle. Once a storage is licked...ICE power will be phased out.

01-22-2018, 03:37 AM	#1
PaulJWood Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: New York Posts: 6	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? Install headlights, big type Upgrade the tire Build a big garage

01-23-2018, 11:17 PM	#2
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I'd buy a pair of those POS cast iron tow hooks

01-24-2018, 08:15 AM	#3
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I'd buy a pair of those POS cast iron tow hooks Hey Mike! You have the money! why not get two! __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

01-24-2018, 04:26 PM	#4
Colt_1911 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Washington State Posts: 26	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I would just buy this one Attached Images

01-24-2018, 04:48 PM	#5
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I would return it to pure, bone, NOS stock, as brand new as it could be made with NOS GM parts. What would not be NOS would be original but lovingly restored to as near factory condition as humanly possible. it was a perfect truck for me brand new, and I know of no way to improve upon it. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

01-25-2018, 03:01 AM	#7
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,249	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I can safely say I'm deep into mine. That or it's deep in me.....keep it clean. What was originally a ("will only cost me 18K") will be more like 36K. That's with me doing most of the work less body/paint/powder coat. And the truck is in great shape to begin with. Everything will be new or refreshed down to 99.9% of the original hardware. Only shortcut is I won't rebuild the engine. 40K on the rebuild, runs like a top and the oil always crystal clear. Same with the antifreeze. Like the guys above me, factory is the goal. There's some limitations for sure. Good luck finding NOS brakes, exhaust, shocks etc., pretty much most of the under-carriage. Putting a 2.5/4 drop on it too, so different leaf springs and spindles. Basically: Factory interior. The vinyl is in excellent shape, less the seat. I'm iffy on an original look bench cover versus something with a different touch. I may carpet the floor. It had a rubber mat. Factory engine compartment. Exceptions being R34 A/C, GM HEI distributor, OER radiator. I'll lose the voltage regulator and TCS business. I'm leaning toward an electric choke kit on the Rochester, so the stove pipe will be for "pretty". I MAY pull the battery box off my other truck, or just use the replacement I picked up from Manes. I'm reinstalling the EEC vapor canister system. Factory exterior. NOS and not exactly cheap. Only thing I'm changing is the antenna. High crown and fat ball fixed mast. Basically a mix of original truck parts less the fat ball. The set-up was factory on a 67-68 Corvette, and may pull-off nicely with the deluxe paint scheme.......................73 truck rallys, with an option for the stainless version cap on the original wheels. Nice to have choices. Under carriage will be original-esque. Money pit. More time than money first time out. will control your life.......... __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 01-25-2018 at 03:14 AM.

01-25-2018, 11:48 AM	#10
1SG.Rob Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 87	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? Get all the rust removed and have a high quality repaint job to match the SPID.

01-25-2018, 11:17 PM	#11
el_fantasma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Redwood City CA Posts: 566	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? Build a four vehicle garage and invite Chris 63GENIII and Eric chevyland to hang out with me. __________________ 72 White Cheyenne, The Ghost

01-26-2018, 09:02 PM	#12
elkniks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seaside,CA Posts: 142	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? A pair or Warp 9 or 11 electric motors, a whole lot of batteries, and some wicked controllers. If some one wants to donate parts, I'm totally in. Instant crazy power!

10-28-2018, 11:33 AM	#14
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,457	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I don't want to type that much... __________________ 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

10-28-2018, 06:21 PM	#15
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I probably typed what'd I'd do to my truck on here already but the "new garage" idea is a good one! I'd build a new garage too but I'd have to move first (fine with me). Garage would be a ferro-concrete job (dome shaped) and part of my new dome-house mansion. I want at least 3 bays but large enough to house a lift and deep enough to handle car storage and that for around 10 cars/trucks.

10-28-2018, 06:28 PM	#16
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,671	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I would have a very reputable shop restore my 68 to 100% factory original. Maybe someday like 30 years from now when I retire (assuming we are still allowed to drive vehicles that burn fossil fuels). Photoshop rendering... __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

10-28-2018, 06:31 PM	#17
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I already sold my truck, but I would buy a 69 to 72 Blazer, swap a 68 front clip on it, slam it with a turbo LS and a T56. All the Creature Comforts, AC, he, heated and cooled seats. __________________ My 68 Stepper build

10-28-2018, 07:36 PM	#18
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? “If I had money, I’d tell you what I’d do. I’d go downtown and buy a.....” __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

10-29-2018, 12:24 AM	#21
bbrriiaann1973 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 211	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I already did! Attached Images __________________ Brian Ritter



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bbrriiaann1973 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 211	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? Dude it's not a joke! There's always going to be gas, but at what cost? __________________ Brian Ritter

10-29-2018, 07:41 PM	#24
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? I support the electrification of vehicles & everyone (else) getting one. Leaves more dino juice for me. As for what I would do...finish the restomod on my truck with no obstructions. The list is too long to think of everything here. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

10-29-2018, 09:17 PM	#25
Signkutter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 45	Re: If you had the money what would you do to your truck? Electric motors are superior in every way to ICE ...the only problem is power supply. Hp and Torque per lb is much better from an electric vehicle. Once a storage is licked...ICE power will be phased out.

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