What if Chevy built the 2003 Silverado like this?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bgbchevy · 06-07-2003, 01:21 AM

Here is a custom PhotoShop that I came up with. It is a 67 Chevy that has been upgraded to contemporary build techniques. I lengthened the back of the cab a few scale inches, made wrap around head and taillights, and I added a more contemporary style grille. I wanted the truck to have the classic lines of the '67 truck, but with the technology of today....What do yall think?

Ok this is the third time I tried posting this so I hope it works!?!

progress · 06-07-2003, 01:39 AM

I like it but would drop the lower head/fog lamp and just have the upper one. I might be wrong on that mod but it would be interesting to see. I think you did an outstanding job at this. Very cool to be able to build your custom on the screen before you cut the metal. So when are you going to start cutting?

onetoncrewcab · 06-07-2003, 01:41 AM

That looks great. Email a pic to the truck division over at Chev!
Mike

bgbchevy · 06-07-2003, 01:42 AM

I only wish I could....right now its just a way to pass the time. I guess you could say that I'm planning for whenever I get the job and the skills to do this type of stuff.

dinnut · 06-07-2003, 01:43 AM

maybe we could put the half step half fleet on it

tommie · 06-07-2003, 02:04 AM

i would like to have one like that,

the emblem on the grille is backwards.....

bgbchevy · 06-07-2003, 02:05 AM

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Originally posted by dinnut
maybe we could put the half step half fleet on it

Did you mean a 88-98 stepside bed, or try to come up with a modernized stepside bed using the original fender???

BTW I love your website!!! its got a ton of great pictures, I'm sure you recognize the one I used for the original.

tommie · 06-07-2003, 02:08 AM

why are all of us from texas up at 1 a.m. ????

dinnut · 06-07-2003, 02:45 AM

i dont know...TEXAS RULES... ill tryand find the post... its this crazy idea i had a while back... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=concept

yeah thats it... i dont do drugs by the way!

bgbchevy · 06-07-2003, 02:59 AM

Ok, yeah I remember the post...

I thought you meant the regular stepside, so I went and cooked one up...but I guess you didnt mean that exactly...lol...oh well here it is..

pat · 06-07-2003, 09:55 AM

That actually looks pretty good, cool. The cab seems to me to look a little Ranger-ish though. Good job

brad2 · 06-07-2003, 10:04 AM

The front end looks suprisingly good.

*Gee_Emm* · 06-07-2003, 11:12 AM

It kinda looks F@!D rangerish

*Gee_Emm* · 06-07-2003, 11:13 AM

"That actually looks pretty good, cool. The cab seems to me to look a little Ranger-ish though. Good job"

Ha, I saw this after I posted.

theo70 · 06-07-2003, 11:47 AM

Usually, IMO, when somebody chops up our trucks and include newer parts on it, I hate it. But I was really surprised at how clean yours looks. Really nice job. I think I would have to stop there, though.

ChrisK10 · 06-07-2003, 01:19 PM

Man, I wish I had photoshop... Looks good!

-Chris

cruzn72 · 06-07-2003, 02:40 PM

Too bad the new front ends do not look that good on the new trucks. Nice work with photoshop. I like the fleetside version.

68_GMC_910 · 06-07-2003, 03:22 PM

very cool!

I sketched something like this before but I had a grille kinda like a 69 but with a crossbar that extended into the headlights like on the new SSR. I'm a sucker for round headlights.

I love the idea of a modern vehicle using some retro cues, especially a new truck. Actually, if you look at the hood and cowl of a 01-02 HD Chevy you can really see the influence of the 67-68 hoods. Put the two beside each other in real life, you'll know what I mean.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-07-2003, 03:26 PM

That would be a step in the right direction for GM. Much better than the current model.

dinnut · 06-07-2003, 03:27 PM

i noticed that too... my dad used to have a 01 2500 hd with the duramax diesel and allison tranny... nice truck but you really could see the influence

dinnut · 06-07-2003, 03:38 PM

did anybody see this on the chevy website... our trucks are "vintage" now

DR67 · 06-07-2003, 04:05 PM

Looks great, where do I order mine?

DR

lukecp · 06-07-2003, 05:37 PM

Notice how the three cowboys and even the dog prefer the 67-72?

.

BTW, that "concept" looks great! I would like to see someone actually build that. Maybe even adpat the 6.0 V8 and AWD system out of the Chevy SS for a sort of retro SS '67 truck. Humm....too bad i'm going for an original body on my '72, lol.

1972ChevyGuy · 06-07-2003, 07:12 PM

That truck looks awesome.

griesel72 · 06-07-2003, 08:48 PM

great work, You really should send a email to chevy's design headquarters. With chevy's back to retro (monte carlo) ideas and the popularity of our trucks, this may be a big hit.

06-07-2003, 01:21 AM	#1
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	What if Chevy built the 2003 Silverado like this?? Here is a custom PhotoShop that I came up with. It is a 67 Chevy that has been upgraded to contemporary build techniques. I lengthened the back of the cab a few scale inches, made wrap around head and taillights, and I added a more contemporary style grille. I wanted the truck to have the classic lines of the '67 truck, but with the technology of today....What do yall think? Ok this is the third time I tried posting this so I hope it works!?! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

06-07-2003, 01:39 AM	#2
progress Gotta luv a clean shave Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 226	I like it but would drop the lower head/fog lamp and just have the upper one. I might be wrong on that mod but it would be interesting to see. I think you did an outstanding job at this. Very cool to be able to build your custom on the screen before you cut the metal. So when are you going to start cutting? __________________ Welding while you wait...you can help if you like and it...might even save you a little as long as you don't mess things up! We make house calls too...just like the old days!

06-07-2003, 01:41 AM	#3
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	That looks great. Email a pic to the truck division over at Chev! Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

06-07-2003, 01:42 AM	#4
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	I only wish I could....right now its just a way to pass the time. I guess you could say that I'm planning for whenever I get the job and the skills to do this type of stuff. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

06-07-2003, 01:43 AM	#5
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	maybe we could put the half step half fleet on it __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-07-2003, 02:04 AM	#6
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	i would like to have one like that, the emblem on the grille is backwards.....

06-07-2003, 02:08 AM	#8
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	why are all of us from texas up at 1 a.m. ????

06-07-2003, 02:45 AM	#9
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i dont know...TEXAS RULES... ill tryand find the post... its this crazy idea i had a while back... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=concept yeah thats it... i dont do drugs by the way! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-07-2003, 02:59 AM	#10
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	Ok, yeah I remember the post... I thought you meant the regular stepside, so I went and cooked one up...but I guess you didnt mean that exactly...lol...oh well here it is.. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

06-07-2003, 09:55 AM	#11
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	That actually looks pretty good, cool. The cab seems to me to look a little Ranger-ish though. Good job __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

06-07-2003, 10:04 AM	#12
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	The front end looks suprisingly good. __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

06-07-2003, 11:12 AM	#13
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	It kinda looks F@!D rangerish

06-07-2003, 11:13 AM	#14
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	"That actually looks pretty good, cool. The cab seems to me to look a little Ranger-ish though. Good job" Ha, I saw this after I posted.

06-07-2003, 11:47 AM	#15
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	Usually, IMO, when somebody chops up our trucks and include newer parts on it, I hate it. But I was really surprised at how clean yours looks. Really nice job. I think I would have to stop there, though.

06-07-2003, 01:19 PM	#16
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Man, I wish I had photoshop... Looks good! -Chris __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L



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06-07-2003, 02:40 PM	#17
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	Too bad the new front ends do not look that good on the new trucks. Nice work with photoshop. I like the fleetside version. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

06-07-2003, 03:22 PM	#18
68_GMC_910 what would Neal do? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	very cool! I sketched something like this before but I had a grille kinda like a 69 but with a crossbar that extended into the headlights like on the new SSR. I'm a sucker for round headlights. I love the idea of a modern vehicle using some retro cues, especially a new truck. Actually, if you look at the hood and cowl of a 01-02 HD Chevy you can really see the influence of the 67-68 hoods. Put the two beside each other in real life, you'll know what I mean. __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Long Step 250/3onTree 1969 Chevy C10 longfleet, 350/350

06-07-2003, 03:26 PM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	That would be a step in the right direction for GM. Much better than the current model. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-07-2003, 03:27 PM	#20
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i noticed that too... my dad used to have a 01 2500 hd with the duramax diesel and allison tranny... nice truck but you really could see the influence __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-07-2003, 03:38 PM	#21
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	did anybody see this on the chevy website... our trucks are "vintage" now __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-07-2003, 04:05 PM	#22
DR67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Knoxville, Tn. USA Posts: 205	Looks great, where do I order mine? DR __________________ Dave Knoxville,Tn.

06-07-2003, 05:37 PM	#23
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Notice how the three cowboys and even the dog prefer the 67-72? . BTW, that "concept" looks great! I would like to see someone actually build that. Maybe even adpat the 6.0 V8 and AWD system out of the Chevy SS for a sort of retro SS '67 truck. Humm....too bad i'm going for an original body on my '72, lol. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-07-2003, 07:12 PM	#24
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	That truck looks awesome.

06-07-2003, 08:48 PM	#25
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	great work, You really should send a email to chevy's design headquarters. With chevy's back to retro (monte carlo) ideas and the popularity of our trucks, this may be a big hit. __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

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