The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 10-12-2007, 10:36 AM

The one thing that is consistant about our trucks is this...They are "Classic" looking bone stock or highly modified. Then it got me to thinking...how many of our trucks are bone stock (one can have new tires, new paint, shocks, etc-but has been kept stock), slightly modified (lowered-lifted, new wheels, modified eng. and suspension etc.-but still has the appearance of being stock), or fully modified. So lets take a poll and find out.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-12-2007, 10:39 AM

What Poll?

67ChevyRedneck · 10-12-2007, 11:09 AM

What about stock on the outside but modified underneath (why does it have to be lowered?)

**70cst** · 10-12-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

What about stock on the outside but modified underneath (why does it have to be lowered?)

If a truck looks stock but had improvements such as brakes and suspension etc...then #2 option would fit. These are only one of many mods one could make to their truck.

**1970cstblazer** · 10-12-2007, 11:25 AM

Stock is the best IMHO... Much better for resale. Some customs are cool, but some are horrific abortions.

crzngmychvy · 10-12-2007, 11:30 AM

Mine is far from stock but with an original look every place I could.

**70cst** · 10-14-2007, 10:01 PM

ttt

1969k10stepside · 10-14-2007, 10:14 PM

Mine would fit the second choice but mine are slightly lifted, not lowered

Original looks of body,correct emblems,grill,etc for year.Correct stock interior with factory goodies...tach,tilt,bucket seats,etc.Motor looks stock but is a healthy 325 horse motor.If it wasn't lifted,didnt have polished aluminum rims,and 35" tires,it would appear fairly stock except for the color,and if you looked under the hood.

samwise68 · 10-14-2007, 10:23 PM

mine is stock....

....thats about all there is to it. haha. it's even going to be keeping the somewhat stock sized tires (235-75). color is...close enough. but, otherwise..stance is stock. Three on the tree. 307, with headers, and HEI eventually.

even have the poverty caps for it.

yup.

you might call it a Stock-Rod. haha.

-Sam.

Elsie72 · 10-14-2007, 11:20 PM

Mine's more like #2, not stock, more like "Period Correct" for the most part. A little lowered, now with a V-8, Auto trans from the original 6 banger/4spd. But mostly original.

BurnoutNova · 10-14-2007, 11:31 PM

i dont think there are very many trucks or cars out there that are actully FACTORY original... i think on average even the unmodified trucks would better be considered stock, or unmodified.

factory original is a powerful word to the right car guy... my 71 will apear factory original hopefully, but to the right guy they'll be able to tell its not with the mix-matched parts from diffrent years and such. it is numbers matching, as far as the drivetrain goes, and was pretty well equipped from the factory but the entire body will be pieced together from several trucks, the cab is from a 70' c30 motorhome, the clip is all swap meet finds, the bed is from a 68 c10, and some stuff i dont even know where it came from

miket · 10-14-2007, 11:38 PM

#2 please! Stock looking but 675hp under the hood.

mudmizer · 10-15-2007, 12:04 AM

I'm not stock at all. About the only thing left of the original truck is the 4 speed.

earl87gta · 10-15-2007, 01:29 AM

Im probly a 2 now. but when its done Im not sure if its a 2 or a 3. its going to have around 8in of lift and 38 in tires nv4500 trans deisel engine custome bumpers d60 front. Hydro boost breaks cowl induction hood. Beed lock wheels and im sure im forgetting somthing.

wibilly · 10-15-2007, 11:31 AM

mine are close to stock appearing, but are now where near original.. drive traines have been replaced who knows how many times, and several other mods that are not detectable to the untrained eye

toms68cst · 10-15-2007, 12:10 PM

BONE STOCK BABY!

If I could find some bias-ply tires for my truck I'd get-em!

**Palf70Step** · 10-15-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

What about stock on the outside but modified underneath (why does it have to be lowered?)

It still looks stock, but then if you look close............

**70cst** · 10-15-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

What about stock on the outside but modified underneath (why does it have to be lowered?)

I guess #2 doesn't mean it has to be lowered or raised. Any mods that would take away from the initial design would fall under #2. Going from 6 lug to two lug with stock suspension would fall under the #2 choice. Again one must judge for themselves which area their truck would fall under.

FingerTight · 10-15-2007, 01:32 PM

1.7!

**Already Gone** · 10-15-2007, 01:54 PM

My truck stared life being green and white with a 350/350 combo. its now pink and white with a 396 and TH400. I've filled the stake holes, added a front sway bar, wheels from an 80's Burb and have 2003 GM Integrated shoulder belt seats waiting to go in. I've also got an ECE rear mount fuel tank and hidden hitch ready to install. I will eventually get it lowered as well. I think I fit the #2 category..

tk1251k · 10-15-2007, 02:19 PM

Mine is 100 % stock I bought in 1980 from first owner . terry

Dragster66ss · 10-15-2007, 02:45 PM

I flipped the air-cleaner lid on my 77. Does that kick me into tricked out / heavily modified category?

Oh yeah,, I think it has an aftermarket radiator cap. *dangit*

Neat thread.

**70cst** · 10-15-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragster66ss

Oh yeah,, I think it has an aftermarket radiator cap. *dangit* :

You was ok till you "changed your radiator cap.

Dragster66ss · 10-15-2007, 03:01 PM

Guess I better check Evil Bay or the boneyards and try to get a numbers matching cap. Shame I'll have to call her a 'clone'.

**70cst** · 10-17-2007, 10:24 PM

ttt

View Poll Results: Is your truck Stock or Modified
My truck is factory original	24	26.67%
Slightly lowered, modified original motor etc Looks for the most part original.	43	47.78%
This is a higly modified truck that you know it isn't factory original.	23	25.56%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

10-12-2007, 10:36 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? The one thing that is consistant about our trucks is this...They are "Classic" looking bone stock or highly modified. Then it got me to thinking...how many of our trucks are bone stock (one can have new tires, new paint, shocks, etc-but has been kept stock), slightly modified (lowered-lifted, new wheels, modified eng. and suspension etc.-but still has the appearance of being stock), or fully modified. So lets take a poll and find out. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 10-15-2007 at 11:58 AM.

10-12-2007, 11:09 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? What about stock on the outside but modified underneath (why does it have to be lowered?) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-12-2007, 11:25 AM	#5
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,441	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? Stock is the best IMHO... Much better for resale. Some customs are cool, but some are horrific abortions. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

10-12-2007, 11:30 AM	#6
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? Mine is far from stock but with an original look every place I could. __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

10-12-2007, 10:39 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? What Poll? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-14-2007, 10:01 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? ttt __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-14-2007, 10:14 PM	#8
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? Mine would fit the second choice but mine are slightly *lifted, not lowered Original looks of body,correct emblems,grill,etc for year.Correct stock interior with factory goodies...tach,tilt,bucket seats,etc.Motor looks stock but is a healthy 325 horse motor.If it wasn't lifted,didnt have polished aluminum rims,and 35" tires,it would appear fairly stock except for the color,and if you looked under the hood. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-14-2007 at 10:15 PM.*

10-14-2007, 11:20 PM	#10
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? Mine's more like #2, not stock, more like "Period Correct" for the most part. A little lowered, now with a V-8, Auto trans from the original 6 banger/4spd. But mostly original. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

10-14-2007, 11:31 PM	#11
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? i dont think there are very many trucks or cars out there that are actully FACTORY original... i think on average even the unmodified trucks would better be considered stock, or unmodified. factory original is a powerful word to the right car guy... my 71 will apear factory original hopefully, but to the right guy they'll be able to tell its not with the mix-matched parts from diffrent years and such. it is numbers matching, as far as the drivetrain goes, and was pretty well equipped from the factory but the entire body will be pieced together from several trucks, the cab is from a 70' c30 motorhome, the clip is all swap meet finds, the bed is from a 68 c10, and some stuff i dont even know where it came from

10-14-2007, 11:38 PM	#12
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? #2 please! Stock looking but 675hp under the hood. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

10-15-2007, 12:04 AM	#13
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? I'm not stock at all. About the only thing left of the original truck is the 4 speed. __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

10-15-2007, 01:29 AM	#14
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? Im probly a 2 now. but when its done Im not sure if its a 2 or a 3. its going to have around 8in of lift and 38 in tires nv4500 trans deisel engine custome bumpers d60 front. Hydro boost breaks cowl induction hood. Beed lock wheels and im sure im forgetting somthing. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-15-2007, 11:31 AM	#15
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? mine are close to stock appearing, but are now where near original.. drive traines have been replaced who knows how many times, and several other mods that are not detectable to the untrained eye __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-15-2007, 12:10 PM	#16
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? BONE STOCK BABY! If I could find some bias-ply tires for my truck I'd get-em! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.



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10-15-2007, 01:32 PM	#19
FingerTight So there I was... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 81	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? 1.7! __________________ - Rick 1969 C10 LWB, leafs, 350/700R4, 2003 Yukon Denali

10-15-2007, 01:54 PM	#20
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,109	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? My truck stared life being green and white with a 350/350 combo. its now pink and white with a 396 and TH400. I've filled the stake holes, added a front sway bar, wheels from an 80's Burb and have 2003 GM Integrated shoulder belt seats waiting to go in. I've also got an ECE rear mount fuel tank and hidden hitch ready to install. I will eventually get it lowered as well. I think I fit the #2 category.. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-15-2007, 02:19 PM	#21
tk1251k Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newton Posts: 174	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? Mine is 100 % stock I bought in 1980 from first owner . terry

10-15-2007, 02:45 PM	#22
Dragster66ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 306	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? I flipped the air-cleaner lid on my 77. Does that kick me into tricked out / heavily modified category? Oh yeah,, I think it has an aftermarket radiator cap. dangit Neat thread. __________________ Lee Roberson '77 Sierra Classic 454/th400 Other toys (Non P/U's): 67 Chevelle 427/m22 (My street ride) 3 1966 chevy II drag cars (fam racing operation: pop, lil-brother, and myself)

10-15-2007, 03:01 PM	#24
Dragster66ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 306	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? Guess I better check Evil Bay or the boneyards and try to get a numbers matching cap. Shame I'll have to call her a 'clone'. __________________ Lee Roberson '77 Sierra Classic 454/th400 Other toys (Non P/U's): 67 Chevelle 427/m22 (My street ride) 3 1966 chevy II drag cars (fam racing operation: pop, lil-brother, and myself)

10-17-2007, 10:24 PM	#25
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: The Correct Poll...Is your truck stock or modified? ttt __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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