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**BOSS** · 11-04-2005, 11:20 PM

Just trying to see which is the most popular year out there?I myself like the 67 and the 72 but if i had to pick one i guess it would be a 67 shortfleet,i love the shortbeds and the small windows.So let me know which ones you like the best and reasons why.POST ON!!

powell72 · 11-04-2005, 11:29 PM

'72 shortbeds followed by '67-'68 shortbeds. The '69-'70 trucks still look good, just my least favorite. I like the shortbeds the best, I had one longbed and wished it was a shorty the whole time I owned it.

BigMike · 11-04-2005, 11:53 PM

67 then 68 then 69/70 for me. I like the 67/68 grille and hood, the 67 due to the lack of side markers (has to be the big window though). I used to HATE the grille on the 69/70.....until I got one

. If the grilles are nicely polished and the trucks are a clean shortbed, that's hot. The old dingy, dirty, oxodized grilles look horrible....but I guess any year looks bad with an oxodized grille.

Mike

4tiresngas · 11-04-2005, 11:55 PM

'69...cause that's what I got...lol No, actually, that's what my dad had and all five of us boys had as our first truck. Just sentimental, I guess. This is my fourth '69. I'va had 3 steps and one fleet...all SWB.

71-longbed · 11-04-2005, 11:56 PM

71 !!! ... first year with disc brakes ..

*FUNMUDDER* · 11-04-2005, 11:58 PM

Honestly, I like the 67-72 GMCs a little better. I used to hate the GMC's looks, but then they grew on to me. And yes, I think a 68 GMC is a little prettier than a 68 Chevy. But, if i had to choose between a Chevy or GMC, I think it would end up being an emotional breakdown with tears

**Green Machine** · 11-05-2005, 12:11 AM

I think the small window 67 is the most unique, no side markers (factory shaved), like the 67-68 hood and grill better too. Better if on a 71-72 frame with 5 lug and disks or converted to that. I have a 68 and a 70 too, the 70 is nice but if someone would trade me a 68 front clip in like condition for the 70 I would do it now before I paint it.

**pjmoreland** · 11-05-2005, 12:13 AM

The only year I like a stepside bed on is a '67 with a small window, as long as the fender doesn't have a spare tire notch in it. I like wide beds with a big rear window. Step bed with small window. Wide bed with big window. The proportions just seem better.

Personally my favorite is '72 because of the disc brakes, moulded door panels, rear-view mirror on the windshield (doesn't vibrate), the woodgrain trim, and the aggressive looking grille.

**hevy_chevy67** · 11-05-2005, 12:14 AM

67, cause thats what i got. Only wish it was a swb...

mocwon · 11-05-2005, 12:14 AM

1972 SWB for Chevy trucks and 1970 for Mustangs.

teeitup · 11-05-2005, 12:37 AM

67 swb's and 72 swb's are may favorite, also the 65 Convertible VETTE!!!!!!!!

68haywagon · 11-05-2005, 12:59 AM

68 lwb because thats what I have. I prefer the 67-68 front ends and I love the long bed, thats a real truck to me. The only problem is finding a rust free lwb fleetside bed I can afford and pick up

Mike

Jebb1978 · 11-05-2005, 01:06 AM

You know I really thought all this time I was different than most guys because I always prefered the 72. Hmmm, guess not. It would be a 72 Short fleet if I had the money and room for anymore!

***Liz*** · 11-05-2005, 01:12 AM

67

**clay68c10** · 11-05-2005, 02:09 AM

68 Chevy; The cool grille, power steering frame, big glass, short or long fleet. But that 4 headlight GMC look is cool too...

71SWBChevy · 11-05-2005, 02:16 AM

71 Chevy short fleet, I like the earlier trucks but like the grill in the 71's better also discs up front and the fleet side beds look so much better on these trucks than steps.

HeavyD · 11-05-2005, 02:17 AM

72 short fleet in any 2 tone combo. Best grille, best door panels, and houndstooth buckets look great IMO.

**truckdude239** · 11-05-2005, 02:27 AM

i like them all but 67 and 71 i like more

BowTieMan · 11-05-2005, 02:29 AM

I personaly like long beds better. They look so much nicer slamed and wih some wide back tires. I like the 67 small window alot. But out of the front ends I prefer the 69-70 but maybe with a little more slant to the hood.

rwgregory · 11-05-2005, 02:46 AM

My all time favorite: '67 GMC shortbed stepside w/cut fender w/305 V-6 &
4-speed. Somehow that just says TRUCK to me...

Striker169 · 11-05-2005, 03:01 AM

69 LWB Fleetside, now thats a truck!

heh also what i have!

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 11-05-2005, 08:22 AM

I could have built it any year. I keep it a 72 cause thats what it was and thats what I like.

*FormerMember* · 11-05-2005, 10:09 AM

Well, to me all the cabs and beds are the same. I like the slant on the 67-8 fenders and hood.

So I'll have a 71 cab and frame, a 69 SWB fleetside bed and a 68 front clip without the turn signals in the grill. A 72 front bumper with cleared out turn signals.

I really like the 69-70 grill, but the 67-68 grill is really growing on me.

meathead95 · 11-05-2005, 10:12 AM

72 chevy truck and ive always wanted a 69 camaro

shelby987 · 11-05-2005, 10:14 AM

I like my 70....the first one of these trucks I saw was a 1971 gmc/chevy hybrid (gmc grille, chevy tailgate

) That started the love affair....I could care less about door panels and how it looks when its lowered....because my 4x4 is only going to get taller in future months

......as for bed length.....heavy duty long box baby! My truck was a farm truck all its life....no sense in taking it easy on her now! :smile:

11-04-2005, 11:20 PM	#1
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	What is your favorite year Just trying to see which is the most popular year out there?I myself like the 67 and the 72 but if i had to pick one i guess it would be a 67 shortfleet,i love the shortbeds and the small windows.So let me know which ones you like the best and reasons why.POST ON!! __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

11-04-2005, 11:29 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: What is your favorite year '72 shortbeds followed by '67-'68 shortbeds. The '69-'70 trucks still look good, just my least favorite. I like the shortbeds the best, I had one longbed and wished it was a shorty the whole time I owned it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-04-2005, 11:53 PM	#3
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: What is your favorite year 67 then 68 then 69/70 for me. I like the 67/68 grille and hood, the 67 due to the lack of side markers (has to be the big window though). I used to HATE the grille on the 69/70.....until I got one . If the grilles are nicely polished and the trucks are a clean shortbed, that's hot. The old dingy, dirty, oxodized grilles look horrible....but I guess any year looks bad with an oxodized grille. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 11-04-2005 at 11:54 PM.

11-04-2005, 11:55 PM	#4
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: What is your favorite year '69...cause that's what I got...lol No, actually, that's what my dad had and all five of us boys had as our first truck. Just sentimental, I guess. This is my fourth '69. I'va had 3 steps and one fleet...all SWB. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

11-04-2005, 11:56 PM	#5
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: What is your favorite year 71 !!! ... first year with disc brakes .. __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

11-04-2005, 11:58 PM	#6
FUNMUDDER Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 427	Re: What is your favorite year Honestly, I like the 67-72 GMCs a little better. I used to hate the GMC's looks, but then they grew on to me. And yes, I think a 68 GMC is a little prettier than a 68 Chevy. But, if i had to choose between a Chevy or GMC, I think it would end up being an emotional breakdown with tears

11-05-2005, 12:11 AM	#7
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: What is your favorite year I think the small window 67 is the most unique, no side markers (factory shaved), like the 67-68 hood and grill better too. Better if on a 71-72 frame with 5 lug and disks or converted to that. I have a 68 and a 70 too, the 70 is nice but if someone would trade me a 68 front clip in like condition for the 70 I would do it now before I paint it. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

11-05-2005, 12:13 AM	#8
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,426	Re: What is your favorite year The only year I like a stepside bed on is a '67 with a small window, as long as the fender doesn't have a spare tire notch in it. I like wide beds with a big rear window. Step bed with small window. Wide bed with big window. The proportions just seem better. Personally my favorite is '72 because of the disc brakes, moulded door panels, rear-view mirror on the windshield (doesn't vibrate), the woodgrain trim, and the aggressive looking grille.

11-05-2005, 12:14 AM	#9
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 583	Re: What is your favorite year 67, cause thats what i got. Only wish it was a swb... __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

11-05-2005, 12:14 AM	#10
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: What is your favorite year 1972 SWB for Chevy trucks and 1970 for Mustangs. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

11-05-2005, 12:37 AM	#11
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: What is your favorite year 67 swb's and 72 swb's are may favorite, also the 65 Convertible VETTE!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-05-2005, 12:59 AM	#12
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: What is your favorite year 68 lwb because thats what I have. I prefer the 67-68 front ends and I love the long bed, thats a real truck to me. The only problem is finding a rust free lwb fleetside bed I can afford and pick up Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

11-05-2005, 01:06 AM	#13
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: What is your favorite year You know I really thought all this time I was different than most guys because I always prefered the 72. Hmmm, guess not. It would be a 72 Short fleet if I had the money and room for anymore! __________________ 1959 GMC project

11-05-2005, 01:12 AM	#14
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Re: What is your favorite year 67

11-05-2005, 02:09 AM	#15
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: What is your favorite year 68 Chevy; The cool grille, power steering frame, big glass, short or long fleet. But that 4 headlight GMC look is cool too... __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ



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11-05-2005, 02:16 AM	#16
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: What is your favorite year 71 Chevy short fleet, I like the earlier trucks but like the grill in the 71's better also discs up front and the fleet side beds look so much better on these trucks than steps. __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

11-05-2005, 02:17 AM	#17
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: What is your favorite year 72 short fleet in any 2 tone combo. Best grille, best door panels, and houndstooth buckets look great IMO. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-05-2005, 02:27 AM	#18
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: What is your favorite year i like them all but 67 and 71 i like more Last edited by truckdude239; 11-05-2005 at 02:28 AM.

11-05-2005, 02:29 AM	#19
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: What is your favorite year I personaly like long beds better. They look so much nicer slamed and wih some wide back tires. I like the 67 small window alot. But out of the front ends I prefer the 69-70 but maybe with a little more slant to the hood. __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

11-05-2005, 02:46 AM	#20
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Re: What is your favorite year My all time favorite: '67 GMC shortbed stepside w/cut fender w/305 V-6 & 4-speed. Somehow that just says TRUCK to me... __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed

11-05-2005, 03:01 AM	#21
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: What is your favorite year 69 LWB Fleetside, now thats a truck! heh also what i have!

11-05-2005, 08:22 AM	#22
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Re: What is your favorite year I could have built it any year. I keep it a 72 cause thats what it was and thats what I like. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

11-05-2005, 10:09 AM	#23
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: What is your favorite year Well, to me all the cabs and beds are the same. I like the slant on the 67-8 fenders and hood. So I'll have a 71 cab and frame, a 69 SWB fleetside bed and a 68 front clip without the turn signals in the grill. A 72 front bumper with cleared out turn signals. I really like the 69-70 grill, but the 67-68 grill is really growing on me.

11-05-2005, 10:12 AM	#24
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: What is your favorite year 72 chevy truck and ive always wanted a 69 camaro __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

11-05-2005, 10:14 AM	#25
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: What is your favorite year I like my 70....the first one of these trucks I saw was a 1971 gmc/chevy hybrid (gmc grille, chevy tailgate ) That started the love affair....I could care less about door panels and how it looks when its lowered....because my 4x4 is only going to get taller in future months ......as for bed length.....heavy duty long box baby! My truck was a farm truck all its life....no sense in taking it easy on her now! :smile:

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