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ebfabman · 07-21-2002, 11:14 AM

I'm watching it now. Can't believe they didn't plan ahead enough to have the gas filler hole in the cab filled.

Front brakes are way over kill IMO but nice

No paint on the rear axel? The dude sprayed thread cutting lube with out covering up the already painted suspension.

That late model truck was really nice.

snow man · 07-21-2002, 11:35 AM

i wish i had there budget,cost on problem

ebfabman · 07-21-2002, 11:37 AM

no kiddin!

*67Fleetsidedream* · 07-21-2002, 12:36 PM

Not very realistic. The average person would fix what ever is broken or in poor shape, not replace the whole thing. Also the average person makes several runs to the junk yard in search of needed parts. They never use junk yard parts or any parts that might be dirty. It is all mail ordered.
I think that everyone on the board should send them an email telling them that the average person does not have a unlimited amount of money as that show does and that they need to restore a truck more realistically with $5000 instead $500,000.
The show is a joke and a insult to the average american with limited funds.
Just my opinion.

Ben

XXL · 07-21-2002, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 67Fleetsidedream
It is all mail ordered.

I'm guessing they'll spend more on UPS than most of us will spend on our entire trucks

Kenneth

ebfabman · 07-21-2002, 12:48 PM

What............ you mean you can't run over to the local junk yard and get a $3000 set of disc brakes with aluminum hubs and 4 piston calipers?

They make seem like that dude is building the truck by himself....LOL!

NOT realistic, sorta insulting, but hey its a TV show, guess its supposed to be entertaining............

Low69CST · 07-21-2002, 02:01 PM

The big brake install was very interesting. I had been waiting to see one of those installations for a long time. I wouldn't watch the show if it was just taking an old truck, painting it up and showing it. I've been doing that for 15 years. They do get out there some, but i'd rather watch them do modifications like big brake installs, gas tank installs, ect.

shortbed70 · 07-21-2002, 03:55 PM

I liked when he said you could have a frame like that for 1500. Maybee JUST the frame not all the suspension,maybee if you robbed it off another truck but then you would have to paint everything. CHACHING!!!!! Must be nice.

Longhorn Man · 07-21-2002, 04:10 PM

Quote:

The show is a joke and a insult to the average american with limited funds.

I agree 100%
It's the same thing in the magizines too. Every single part they call budget, is about the budget for a normal guys whole project.
I got sick of all that and actually stopped reading the magizines...till I was told that Car Craft chainged there ways. They are awsome now. They love swap meats, the love junk yards, and list every single diome spent on a project. No one tries too follow there foot steps without knowing EXACTLY what to expect.
Too bad they don't have there own show huh?

69mychevy · 07-21-2002, 04:18 PM

although i am prolly on a more strict budget then any of u cause im 16 and have no job ha ha ha i'd still like to see this show when isit on?

*Gee_Emm* · 07-21-2002, 06:57 PM

I dont see the big deal about getting some lube on the frame, but I couldnt believe it when he was grinding and cutting off the spindle while it was still attached. It seems like poor planning to me. Like if they were gonna put those brakes on why didnt they do the mods to the spindle b4 mounting it?????

The rotor is all aluminum??? That kinda surprised me, I wouldnt think that it would stand up to the wear and tear, but I guess the guys that designed it are smarter then me(i hope)

Anyone else notice the cross member for the tranny missing?

That Stacey dude laughs way too much, like whats so funny??

Well I guess its good that they are doing a 67-72, thats cool. Hey, it could be worse :P :P :P

ebfabman · 07-21-2002, 07:20 PM

Stace, he's like........a real cool dude man.................

seems like there could be someone way better than cool stace to do the show, but I guess thats entertainment????

Low69CST · 07-21-2002, 07:20 PM

There should be a wear plate, basically a thin aluminum shim, that goes between the wheel and rotor. The idea is your wheel wears the wear plate, then you can replace that ever so often. Atleast thats what Nascar does with their aluminum hubs.

Early classic is now selling new auto trans x-members, so i'm sure they are saving that for the motor/trans install. They always grind and weld against painted stuff. I guess they do it for show.

shortbed70 · 07-21-2002, 11:21 PM

I do like to watch but it would be nice for them to acctually do it on a regular mans budget. I'm 23 and MARRIED so any dime I put in my truck I have to spend equal qmounts on "The Ol Lady" to keep her off my back. Some who are married know what I'm sayin but that show has NOTHING to do with budget like a NORMAL person unless you make 100000 a year on the short side. Weather your 16 or 60 it's almost hard for anyone to build a truck like that in the time frame aloted. Without going in debt!!! As far as I'm concerened KEEP ON TRUCKIN!!!!

dion · 07-21-2002, 11:49 PM

I noticed the tranny crossmember too. I didn't like how that other guy kept saying how he was a f**d guy, or was that on the Horsepower Chevelle show? Anyway, the guy doing the building kept saying how the truck was going to be driven hard, yeah right! So they are going to spend 30K on a daily driver for some guy? Did you guys see the Horsepower show? Two sweet Chevelles, the wagon got an Edelbrock 400 HP crate put in, sweet!

72Lester · 07-22-2002, 12:47 AM

I'm probably going to get runover by the bandwagon for this but oh well, that's life... I'm actually going to praise the Trucks!! show with this project. While it would still be neat to see a project built like the "common man", I'm interested to see them do what they set out to do in the first episode of this series, and that was to build a '67 Chev starting with only the frame and cab and using aftermarket parts to build the rest - make it new again. I'll never be able to do it, but at least it's fun to see what options are available, other than scrounging the countryside for half-used parts. Don't get me wrong, I love scrounging and making old things live again, but I can see that everyday in my garage and every other garage down my street. I'm havin' fun watch these sponsors blow big bucks to build a cool pickup, that in my mind is every bit as cool as the frame-offs and survivor trucks from the members of this board. REMEMBER THIS IS ONLY MY OPINION, so please don't hate mail me

P.S. If anybody want to see a "budget" truck being built, come on over...I only manage to work on it about every 3 days and that's when I can scrounge the cheap parts I need...

dmec · 07-22-2002, 03:30 AM

i missed the program. i was out chasing parts for my current project. but judging from your comments it is just another commercial for aftermarket. i plan on watching the program when i can. it is still neat to watch and dream. however being on the back side of 30 and my love of cars started in 56 i realize that things have changed drastically over the years. in todays world sponsers are needed for programming or creating magazines. therefore sponsers products are donated for projects for free advertizing. they call this marketing. it is not all bad. in years past aftermarket products were minimal. you had no choice but to do it yourself. and it was neat. the magazines did the footwork and had lots of tech articles projects that anyone could do on a budget. the growth of enthusiast and the love of cars has created the industry that thrives today. these high dollar cars that are built in magazines are outstanding pieces of art, and many novices with money are moved by them. they have the cash but not the talent or knowhow to create so they buy. that is why it is so important for sights like this to exist. so share your knowledge and help each other or we will all have to be yuppies.

jay-dawg · 07-22-2002, 03:50 AM

I'm with 72lester on this one.

Yeah...what about the budget buildup, everyone's got them in their garage!!! I mean...when are you going to see someone put together those cool disc brakes on a budget buildup. I enjoy seeing what products are out there. Alot is advertising but then again, what isn't. Like longhorn said, it's in the magazines, shows etc. I know someone on another thread wanted to know where they got the rear end from....well...if it wasnt for the show, I, for one, would never have known about that company. (still forgot the name...oh well, it's on tape). Anyway my .02 has grown to .05

mumbling on but enjoying the discussion,
jay

Huck · 07-22-2002, 08:06 AM

TRUCKS is kind of like "this old house" with Norm Abram's making every conceiveable thing in his carpenter shop with every tool known to man. Would love to see that butthead work in my garage with my tools ---to satisfy my old lady~~~he would be humble pie in a minute.
Back to TRUCKS~~~ they probably get most of their big $$ upgrades for nothing as part of the sponsorship arrangement. Keep in mind that their sponsors pay for the show so they got to sell the product. Now there is some criticism here about "sequence" of alterations--come on guys---lighten up--if you've ever done one of our trucks--I mean part one out and/or build one up~~~we ALL get things out of sequence occasionally. Sometimes watching these shows do give me a tip on how to do something a little better then I was doing it before and that is nice (just wish I could remember it long enough to not repeat my dumb process!!)
Now to join in the critical fun---last week the dude was pushing a guitar amplifier system (he did play pretty well)HELLO!!. Don't you just love the painted floor in the shop!!! No oil, grease, rags or absorbent lying around--how real is that!!!! All new tools clean and shined!! I guess in a perfect world--we could all have that, but we live in the real world. This is kind of like hoping for Pamela Anderson to drop by to borrow a cup of sugar---this is what dreams are made of!!! Wait, I hear a knock at the door~~~~HUCK (:>)

07-21-2002, 11:14 AM	#1
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Trucks show I'm watching it now. Can't believe they didn't plan ahead enough to have the gas filler hole in the cab filled. Front brakes are way over kill IMO but nice No paint on the rear axel? The dude sprayed thread cutting lube with out covering up the already painted suspension. That late model truck was really nice. Last edited by ebfabman; 07-21-2002 at 11:29 AM.

07-21-2002, 11:35 AM	#2
snow man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mt. zion illinois Posts: 276	trucks i wish i had there budget,cost on problem

07-21-2002, 02:01 PM	#7
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	The big brake install was very interesting. I had been waiting to see one of those installations for a long time. I wouldn't watch the show if it was just taking an old truck, painting it up and showing it. I've been doing that for 15 years. They do get out there some, but i'd rather watch them do modifications like big brake installs, gas tank installs, ect. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-21-2002, 03:55 PM	#8
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	I liked when he said you could have a frame like that for 1500. Maybee JUST the frame not all the suspension,maybee if you robbed it off another truck but then you would have to paint everything. CHACHING!!!!! Must be nice. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

07-21-2002, 04:18 PM	#10
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	although i am prolly on a more strict budget then any of u cause im 16 and have no job ha ha ha i'd still like to see this show when isit on? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

07-21-2002, 11:37 AM	#3
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	no kiddin!

07-21-2002, 12:36 PM	#4
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Not very realistic. The average person would fix what ever is broken or in poor shape, not replace the whole thing. Also the average person makes several runs to the junk yard in search of needed parts. They never use junk yard parts or any parts that might be dirty. It is all mail ordered. I think that everyone on the board should send them an email telling them that the average person does not have a unlimited amount of money as that show does and that they need to restore a truck more realistically with $5000 instead $500,000. The show is a joke and a insult to the average american with limited funds. Just my opinion. Ben

07-21-2002, 12:48 PM	#6
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	What............ you mean you can't run over to the local junk yard and get a $3000 set of disc brakes with aluminum hubs and 4 piston calipers? They make seem like that dude is building the truck by himself....LOL! NOT realistic, sorta insulting, but hey its a TV show, guess its supposed to be entertaining............

07-21-2002, 06:57 PM	#11
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I dont see the big deal about getting some lube on the frame, but I couldnt believe it when he was grinding and cutting off the spindle while it was still attached. It seems like poor planning to me. Like if they were gonna put those brakes on why didnt they do the mods to the spindle b4 mounting it????? The rotor is all aluminum??? That kinda surprised me, I wouldnt think that it would stand up to the wear and tear, but I guess the guys that designed it are smarter then me(i hope) Anyone else notice the cross member for the tranny missing? That Stacey dude laughs way too much, like whats so funny?? Well I guess its good that they are doing a 67-72, thats cool. Hey, it could be worse :P :P :P

07-21-2002, 07:20 PM	#12
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Stace, he's like........a real cool dude man................. seems like there could be someone way better than cool stace to do the show, but I guess thats entertainment????

07-21-2002, 11:21 PM	#14
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	I do like to watch but it would be nice for them to acctually do it on a regular mans budget. I'm 23 and MARRIED so any dime I put in my truck I have to spend equal qmounts on "The Ol Lady" to keep her off my back. Some who are married know what I'm sayin but that show has NOTHING to do with budget like a NORMAL person unless you make 100000 a year on the short side. Weather your 16 or 60 it's almost hard for anyone to build a truck like that in the time frame aloted. Without going in debt!!! As far as I'm concerened KEEP ON TRUCKIN!!!! __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

07-21-2002, 11:49 PM	#15
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I noticed the tranny crossmember too. I didn't like how that other guy kept saying how he was a f**d guy, or was that on the Horsepower Chevelle show? Anyway, the guy doing the building kept saying how the truck was going to be driven hard, yeah right! So they are going to spend 30K on a daily driver for some guy? Did you guys see the Horsepower show? Two sweet Chevelles, the wagon got an Edelbrock 400 HP crate put in, sweet! __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

07-22-2002, 12:47 AM	#16
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	I'm probably going to get runover by the bandwagon for this but oh well, that's life... I'm actually going to praise the Trucks!! show with this project. While it would still be neat to see a project built like the "common man", I'm interested to see them do what they set out to do in the first episode of this series, and that was to build a '67 Chev starting with only the frame and cab and using aftermarket parts to build the rest - make it new again. I'll never be able to do it, but at least it's fun to see what options are available, other than scrounging the countryside for half-used parts. Don't get me wrong, I love scrounging and making old things live again, but I can see that everyday in my garage and every other garage down my street. I'm havin' fun watch these sponsors blow big bucks to build a cool pickup, that in my mind is every bit as cool as the frame-offs and survivor trucks from the members of this board. REMEMBER THIS IS ONLY MY OPINION, so please don't hate mail me P.S. If anybody want to see a "budget" truck being built, come on over...I only manage to work on it about every 3 days and that's when I can scrounge the cheap parts I need... __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-22-2002, 03:30 AM	#17
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	i missed the program. i was out chasing parts for my current project. but judging from your comments it is just another commercial for aftermarket. i plan on watching the program when i can. it is still neat to watch and dream. however being on the back side of 30 and my love of cars started in 56 i realize that things have changed drastically over the years. in todays world sponsers are needed for programming or creating magazines. therefore sponsers products are donated for projects for free advertizing. they call this marketing. it is not all bad. in years past aftermarket products were minimal. you had no choice but to do it yourself. and it was neat. the magazines did the footwork and had lots of tech articles projects that anyone could do on a budget. the growth of enthusiast and the love of cars has created the industry that thrives today. these high dollar cars that are built in magazines are outstanding pieces of art, and many novices with money are moved by them. they have the cash but not the talent or knowhow to create so they buy. that is why it is so important for sights like this to exist. so share your knowledge and help each other or we will all have to be yuppies.

07-22-2002, 03:50 AM	#18
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	I'm with 72lester on this one. Yeah...what about the budget buildup, everyone's got them in their garage!!! I mean...when are you going to see someone put together those cool disc brakes on a budget buildup. I enjoy seeing what products are out there. Alot is advertising but then again, what isn't. Like longhorn said, it's in the magazines, shows etc. I know someone on another thread wanted to know where they got the rear end from....well...if it wasnt for the show, I, for one, would never have known about that company. (still forgot the name...oh well, it's on tape). Anyway my .02 has grown to .05 mumbling on but enjoying the discussion, jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI



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07-22-2002, 08:06 AM	#19
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	TRUCKS is kind of like "this old house" with Norm Abram's making every conceiveable thing in his carpenter shop with every tool known to man. Would love to see that butthead work in my garage with my tools ---to satisfy my old lady~~~he would be humble pie in a minute. Back to TRUCKS~~~ they probably get most of their big $$ upgrades for nothing as part of the sponsorship arrangement. Keep in mind that their sponsors pay for the show so they got to sell the product. Now there is some criticism here about "sequence" of alterations--come on guys---lighten up--if you've ever done one of our trucks--I mean part one out and/or build one up~~~we ALL get things out of sequence occasionally. Sometimes watching these shows do give me a tip on how to do something a little better then I was doing it before and that is nice (just wish I could remember it long enough to not repeat my dumb process!!) Now to join in the critical fun---last week the dude was pushing a guitar amplifier system (he did play pretty well)HELLO!!. Don't you just love the painted floor in the shop!!! No oil, grease, rags or absorbent lying around--how real is that!!!! All new tools clean and shined!! I guess in a perfect world--we could all have that, but we live in the real world. This is kind of like hoping for Pamela Anderson to drop by to borrow a cup of sugar---this is what dreams are made of!!! Wait, I hear a knock at the door~~~~HUCK (:>)

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