front end conversion idea? what do you think? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cst69 · 06-22-2009, 03:04 PM

I seen this truck for sale with an interesting front end conversion and was considering it for my 89 shortbed. I like it personally and couldn't get over how much it makes the truck look like the new 09 chevy truck design?

JohnC · 06-22-2009, 04:53 PM

I appreciate the effort and thought put into it, but just doesn't look right on the truck to me.

custom70 · 06-22-2009, 05:34 PM

Thats not too bad, l like the creativity.

bad6772 · 06-22-2009, 05:43 PM

I like it...And I think this conversion was on here before....year or so ago...I think...The truck was black...? I dig it...But I am a fan of the 88 to 98s....And loving 67 to 72s....They did a good job IMO

**GR8-68** · 06-22-2009, 06:26 PM

I could give a better answer if it was finished and painted , but the quality of the job looks good

combustion · 06-22-2009, 07:14 PM

i love it

ksbrktracer · 06-22-2009, 07:39 PM

I really like the Idea......lots of creativity there and I think it fits it well.....IMO

glock35ipsc · 06-22-2009, 08:53 PM

Repost - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347575

It was on eBay - http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...7C240%253A1308

I tried to find the thread that had the conversion kit that was on the black truck, but I can't find it.

As I said in the first thread on this truck, I like it!

72BlckButy · 06-22-2009, 08:56 PM

One of the better conversions I've seen, not bad...

glock35ipsc · 06-22-2009, 08:56 PM

Forgot to add..... I think the thing that makes this conversion look good is that he rounded the center of the grill to match the hood, instead of peaking the hood to match the grill.

glock35ipsc · 06-22-2009, 09:00 PM

Found it, Jesse posted it about a year ago. I forgot that the hood had been massaged to match the grill on this one. But I REALLY like this black one!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=grill

unreconstructed1 · 06-22-2009, 09:13 PM

I love it, personally. I have always thought that the 88-98 trucks were sort of a tribute to the 67-72 trucks, seeing as how the body lines on them match up so well with minimal effort. I have seen several trucks where they have put the 88-98 step beds on the 67-72's and they almost look like they were meant to fit..

brad_man_72 · 06-22-2009, 09:45 PM

damn i wanna see the bug behind the black truck!

Skirkpat · 06-22-2009, 09:46 PM

looks good, I am not a fan of custom body work, but it looks good for custom bodywork.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-22-2009, 11:33 PM

Geoff (gcburdinnc) and I saw that truck (the dually) at the spring Autofair.

I wish I could have bought the black one last year. I absolutely loved it. The black truck looks as nice in person as it does in the pics and while the nose job is nice on the dually, the truck itself needs a good bit of work.

bigsnookmaster · 06-23-2009, 05:57 PM

I like it, it kinda looks like it belongs that way. Sweeter than the new front ends, IMO

06-22-2009, 03:04 PM	#1
cst69 Hollywood Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Asheboro, N.C. Posts: 265	front end conversion idea? what do you think? I seen this truck for sale with an interesting front end conversion and was considering it for my 89 shortbed. I like it personally and couldn't get over how much it makes the truck look like the new 09 chevy truck design? Attached Images

06-22-2009, 04:53 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? I appreciate the effort and thought put into it, but just doesn't look right on the truck to me.

06-22-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
custom70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gastonia,NC Posts: 137	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? Thats not too bad, l like the creativity. __________________ Tim

06-22-2009, 05:43 PM	#4
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? I like it...And I think this conversion was on here before....year or so ago...I think...The truck was black...? I dig it...But I am a fan of the 88 to 98s....And loving 67 to 72s....They did a good job IMO

06-22-2009, 06:26 PM	#5
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? I could give a better answer if it was finished and painted , but the quality of the job looks good

06-22-2009, 07:39 PM	#7
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? I really like the Idea......lots of creativity there and I think it fits it well.....IMO

06-22-2009, 08:53 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? Repost - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347575 It was on eBay - http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...7C240%253A1308 I tried to find the thread that had the conversion kit that was on the black truck, but I can't find it. As I said in the first thread on this truck, I like it! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 06-22-2009 at 08:54 PM.

06-22-2009, 08:56 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? One of the better conversions I've seen, not bad... __________________ -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)

06-22-2009, 09:00 PM	#11
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? Found it, Jesse posted it about a year ago. I forgot that the hood had been massaged to match the grill on this one. But I REALLY like this black one! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=grill __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 06-22-2009 at 09:00 PM.

06-22-2009, 09:13 PM	#12
unreconstructed1 nec absolutum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 223	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? I love it, personally. I have always thought that the 88-98 trucks were sort of a tribute to the 67-72 trucks, seeing as how the body lines on them match up so well with minimal effort. I have seen several trucks where they have put the 88-98 step beds on the 67-72's and they almost look like they were meant to fit.. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."~ Thomas Jefferson 1967 GMC C1500 LWB 250/3 on the tree- 1969 Chevy C/10 SWB 350/TH350 1996 Chevy Silverado LWB 350/4L60E 1997 Chevy K2500 350/4L80E

06-22-2009, 09:45 PM	#13
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? damn i wanna see the bug behind the black truck! __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

06-22-2009, 09:46 PM	#14
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? looks good, I am not a fan of custom body work, but it looks good for custom bodywork.

06-22-2009, 11:33 PM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? Geoff (gcburdinnc) and I saw that truck (the dually) at the spring Autofair. I wish I could have bought the black one last year. I absolutely loved it. The black truck looks as nice in person as it does in the pics and while the nose job is nice on the dually, the truck itself needs a good bit of work. __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 06-22-2009 at 11:36 PM.

06-23-2009, 05:57 PM	#16
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: front end conversion idea? what do you think? I like it, it kinda looks like it belongs that way. Sweeter than the new front ends, IMO __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside



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