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Bell72 · 05-08-2008, 03:46 AM

I am in the process of restoring my 72 Sierra grande ( it was near perfect when I started ) and I'm stuck between returning it to the original build sheet specs....

or to build it to the style that I like. For example It has all the original parts on it now but I want to put a crome rear bumper instead of the painted step bumper and instead of the towing mirrors I want to put the classy crome rec. mirrors. The air horns in the picture are comming off and the front grill is being recromed as we speak. The truck is being repainted because the previous job was less that perfect and I,m rebeding the box with crome rails and oak boards.

I guess the question is will the trucks value diminish if the final restoration is slightly different than the build sheet?

Mark

68GMCCustom · 05-08-2008, 04:03 AM

unless you're planning on selling it....build it the way you want it to be, and enjoy it!

HoupPhotography · 05-08-2008, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

unless you're planning on selling it....build it the way you want it to be, and enjoy it!

**El Jay** · 05-08-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HoupPhotography

X 2

It's your truck, build it like you want it!

68 short step · 05-08-2008, 04:23 AM

x3 build it how you want, why would you want to do any diffrent???

tcb-1 · 05-08-2008, 04:26 AM

x4!

72BlckButy · 05-08-2008, 04:26 AM

Edited per HoupPhotography

x5!

Build it the way you want it, and aside from the mirrors, it sounds like everything will be able to be unbolted and replaced. I agree with everyone else, build the truck the way you want it, and enjoy it!

Mint68 · 05-08-2008, 09:40 AM

It sounds like the improvements you are planning on are good. Upgrading the truck with original "higher optioned" stuff should not hurt the value. When the chopping and supper custom stuff starts is when the value can really change.

chevy72blu · 05-08-2008, 09:48 AM

Another vote for build it to your own style.

My 72 started as a moderately optioned 3/4 LWB camper special with a 350 and 4 wheel drums. Today (or will be soon) it is a lowered 1/2 ton SWB with a 496 BBC that runs high 11s with front disks, a hydroboost brake setup, a great stereo, 3.73 posi, etc, etc.

The factory original #'s resto's go for big money, but I have more fun with mine, im not affraid to drive it, and everything I have done has added worth to the vehicle.

BurnoutNova · 05-08-2008, 10:03 AM

Personally I would leave the factory parts, just becasue I think its neat to see one "the way it came". But, with my own trucks there not all original anyway, so I add fatory options and make them the way I want.

I do think it would be hard to take a bone stock survivor and change stuff. Like said above though, its your truck and the things you want to change are minor anyway.

HoupPhotography · 05-08-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Build it the way you want it, and aside from the mirrors, it sounds like everything will be able to be unbolted and replaced. I agree with everyone else, build the truck the way you want it, and enjoy it!

Hey c'mon.. you broke the chain.... you were supposed to be X5!

72BlckButy · 05-08-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HoupPhotography

Hey c'mon.. you broke the chain.... you were supposed to be X5!

Edited...

Bell72 · 05-09-2008, 03:37 PM

It was looking really one sided there for a while....Thanks for the feedback guys, I think I will go for the "build the way I like" route but be very cautious to keep the truck as original as possible and anything that gets removed will be kept for any future owner

Bell72

05-08-2008, 03:46 AM	#1
Bell72 How hard could it be? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moncton N.B. Posts: 62	Here's the dilemma.... I am in the process of restoring my 72 Sierra grande ( it was near perfect when I started ) and I'm stuck between returning it to the original build sheet specs.... or to build it to the style that I like. For example It has all the original parts on it now but I want to put a crome rear bumper instead of the painted step bumper and instead of the towing mirrors I want to put the classy crome rec. mirrors. The air horns in the picture are comming off and the front grill is being recromed as we speak. The truck is being repainted because the previous job was less that perfect and I,m rebeding the box with crome rails and oak boards. I guess the question is will the trucks value diminish if the final restoration is slightly different than the build sheet? Mark Last edited by Bell72; 05-08-2008 at 03:48 AM. Reason: spelling and details

05-08-2008, 04:03 AM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Here's the dilemma.... unless you're planning on selling it....build it the way you want it to be, and enjoy it! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-08-2008, 04:23 AM	#5
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Here's the dilemma.... x3 build it how you want, why would you want to do any diffrent???

05-08-2008, 04:26 AM	#6
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Here's the dilemma.... x4! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

05-08-2008, 04:26 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Here's the dilemma.... Edited per HoupPhotography x5! Build it the way you want it, and aside from the mirrors, it sounds like everything will be able to be unbolted and replaced. I agree with everyone else, build the truck the way you want it, and enjoy it! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-08-2008 at 03:19 PM.

05-08-2008, 09:40 AM	#8
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Here's the dilemma.... It sounds like the improvements you are planning on are good. Upgrading the truck with original "higher optioned" stuff should not hurt the value. When the chopping and supper custom stuff starts is when the value can really change.

05-08-2008, 09:48 AM	#9
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Here's the dilemma.... Another vote for build it to your own style. My 72 started as a moderately optioned 3/4 LWB camper special with a 350 and 4 wheel drums. Today (or will be soon) it is a lowered 1/2 ton SWB with a 496 BBC that runs high 11s with front disks, a hydroboost brake setup, a great stereo, 3.73 posi, etc, etc. The factory original #'s resto's go for big money, but I have more fun with mine, im not affraid to drive it, and everything I have done has added worth to the vehicle. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

05-08-2008, 10:03 AM	#10
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Here's the dilemma.... Personally I would leave the factory parts, just becasue I think its neat to see one "the way it came". But, with my own trucks there not all original anyway, so I add fatory options and make them the way I want. I do think it would be hard to take a bone stock survivor and change stuff. Like said above though, its your truck and the things you want to change are minor anyway.

05-09-2008, 03:37 PM	#13
Bell72 How hard could it be? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moncton N.B. Posts: 62	Re: Here's the dilemma.... It was looking really one sided there for a while....Thanks for the feedback guys, I think I will go for the "build the way I like" route but be very cautious to keep the truck as original as possible and anything that gets removed will be kept for any future owner Bell72



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