What Is The Rule on a "Classic Truck, Class?"? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bulldoggraphics · 02-12-2011, 10:09 PM

Hey guys I have had my man ego punched and kicked today at a local car show. I entered a Custom Truck Class today, there was a 1955 Chevy my 1964 GMC,a beat down rusted 1965 C-10, and a 1964 El Camino. After all the judging was done, they awarded the El Camino the Plaque for Classic Truck!
Here is my Beef, how many people think that an El Camino, Brat, or a Ranchero should be in the Classic Truck Class? Are they or are they not on Car Chassis?
Here's my $.02 add to the bill or kick me some more, what do you think?

cb1965 · 02-12-2011, 10:15 PM

I always thought of them as cars
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rwolf9653 · 02-12-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cb1965

I always thought of them as cars
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Same here, but I think it has to do with how the vehicle is registered. This kind of question has been asked before and I think it was determined to be a truck.

71swb4x4 · 02-12-2011, 10:38 PM

The "rule" is whatever the car show people say the rule is. I think Chevrolet classified them as a truck.

bulldoggraphics · 02-12-2011, 10:45 PM

Roll out the Butt Kicking Carpet here is the answer:

The Chevrolet El Camino is a coupe utility vehicle produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1959–1960 model years in response to the success of its rival, Ford Ranchero. Production resumed for the 1964–1977 model years based on the Chevelle platform, continuing for the 1978–1987 model years based on the Malibu. Although based on corresponding Chevrolet car lines the vehicle is classified and titled in North America as a truck. GMC's badge engineered El Camino variant, the Sprint was introduced for the 1971 model year. Renamed Caballero in 1978, it too was produced through the 1987 model year. El Camino is Spanish for "the road" or, alternatively, "the path"

*lakeroadster* · 02-12-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

The "rule" is whatever the car show people say the rule is.

If it's got a bed... it's a truck.

Leadfoot Lambert · 02-13-2011, 12:01 AM

This is my 69 elCamino, it has a bed, a tailgate and its old, I think that makes it a classic truck.

Martin64 · 02-13-2011, 12:07 AM

When I had my El Camino in Texas it had "Texas Truck" plates.

k1rodeoboater · 02-13-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

If it's got a bed... it's a truck.

pretty much goes for DMV's too. PA and NC work that way

02-12-2011, 10:09 PM	#1
bulldoggraphics Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 30	What Is The Rule on a "Classic Truck, Class?"? Hey guys I have had my man ego punched and kicked today at a local car show. I entered a Custom Truck Class today, there was a 1955 Chevy my 1964 GMC,a beat down rusted 1965 C-10, and a 1964 El Camino. After all the judging was done, they awarded the El Camino the Plaque for Classic Truck! Here is my Beef, how many people think that an El Camino, Brat, or a Ranchero should be in the Classic Truck Class? Are they or are they not on Car Chassis? Here's my $.02 add to the bill or kick me some more, what do you think? Last edited by bulldoggraphics; 02-12-2011 at 10:46 PM. Reason: spelling

02-12-2011, 10:15 PM	#2
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: What Is The Rule on a "Classic Truck, Class?"? I always thought of them as cars Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '66 chevy lwb c10 '65 chevy lwb c20

02-12-2011, 10:38 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What Is The Rule on a "Classic Truck, Class?"? The "rule" is whatever the car show people say the rule is. I think Chevrolet classified them as a truck. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-12-2011, 10:45 PM	#5
bulldoggraphics Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 30	Re: What Is The Rule on a "Classic Truck, Class?"? Roll out the Butt Kicking Carpet here is the answer: The Chevrolet El Camino is a coupe utility vehicle produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1959–1960 model years in response to the success of its rival, Ford Ranchero. Production resumed for the 1964–1977 model years based on the Chevelle platform, continuing for the 1978–1987 model years based on the Malibu. Although based on corresponding Chevrolet car lines the vehicle is classified and titled in North America as a truck. GMC's badge engineered El Camino variant, the Sprint was introduced for the 1971 model year. Renamed Caballero in 1978, it too was produced through the 1987 model year. El Camino is Spanish for "the road" or, alternatively, "the path"

02-13-2011, 12:01 AM	#7
Leadfoot Lambert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 377	Re: What Is The Rule on a "Classic Truck, Class?"? This is my 69 elCamino, it has a bed, a tailgate and its old, I think that makes it a classic truck. __________________ 65 Chevy short fleet 350 5 speed, soon to be LSX powered 65 F100 short fleet 91 Heritage softail 94 Fatboy 11 Softail Deluxe [wife's bike] 13 Streetglide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFMw...eature=mh_lolz Last edited by Leadfoot Lambert; 02-13-2011 at 12:02 AM.

02-13-2011, 12:07 AM	#8
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: What Is The Rule on a "Classic Truck, Class?"? When I had my El Camino in Texas it had "Texas Truck" plates. __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10



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