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**GOPAPA** · 06-15-2011, 06:45 PM

A friend of mine came by the other day with his 67 after getting it painted . He has put power brakes and power steering on it and a rebuilt 350/350 . with dual exhaust.

He hasnt decided about the chrome ring around the lights .. put them on or leave them off.. I thought I would ask you which you like best. and what else we can give him our 2 cents on ..LOL

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My friend appreciates all the ideas and was wanting to know if you all would give him an idea of what his truck would sell for if he sold it as is .. He has a 68 that is main ride and is thinking if he puts more into the truck he would be worse off than if he just sold it as is right now.

Trailrider95 · 06-15-2011, 06:54 PM

Personally, i think i'd paint the chrome grille insert pieces black..
Get some sport mirrors.
Add in the headlight pieces. maybe blacken those? or leave em chrome with the bumper.
To me, somethin's missing.. Maybe different wheels? No, not some 22" chrome spinny wheels.. But just some nice clean ones.

**LockDoc** · 06-15-2011, 07:02 PM

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Well, it looks pretty clean with the painted ones but I like a little bling, so I would get some new polished ones and see how it looks with them. Other than that it looks perfect to me...

LockDoc

Warrens69GMC · 06-15-2011, 07:21 PM

I would paint the lip around the headlights silver or chrome, just not the whole bezel.

like this:
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349466

YBNORML · 06-15-2011, 07:22 PM

I always thought that the one of the best parts about the 67/68 was the aluminum pieces. They add just the right amount of shiny! By far the sexiest front end ever put on the front of a pickup

So yeah, chrome the headlight bezels.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-15-2011, 07:41 PM

With bright aluminum grill ovals, he should have the bright aluminum headlight bezels. WES

71swb4x4 · 06-15-2011, 07:49 PM

I typed without reading other replies so it wouldn't sway me.

I would do the chrome headlight buckets.
Paint the inner parts of the grill black, not the grille itself, but the two inner rings between the grill and the radiator, they are blue now.
Put sport mirrors on it.
Lose the 4x4 ralley wheels.

Maybe paint the top white. Photoshop could help with that decision.
Maybe add the front 68 trim, again photoshop could help with that.

69sixpackbee · 06-15-2011, 08:01 PM

I would Addmy money to it and takeit from you

big mike71 · 06-15-2011, 08:06 PM

I would add the side trim.

mightymouse · 06-15-2011, 08:17 PM

i really like the side moulding on 67-68's....i know a lot of people like them shaved . and i always think they look good low ..but it's whats the owner likes that really counts...

jhwkns · 06-15-2011, 08:29 PM

That's a nice truck! Yes on the chrome headlight trim. I'd paint the top, and the grill area white. I think that would look great with a mild drop. Tinted glass would look nice also. The only thing I don't care for is the mirrors.

67_C-30 · 06-15-2011, 08:32 PM

Chrome headlight rims, side trim, round mirrors, and I'd take the 36" street tall tires off of it and call it good!

**Tim Christian** · 06-15-2011, 08:34 PM

I would paint the grill and roof white add lower 67-68 molding also change headlight bezels and put on a set of Torque Thrust

custom1970 · 06-15-2011, 08:58 PM

Add the shine to grill/headlights and put on side trim. Good lookin truck, just looks a little basic for all the work i'm sure he's put into it. Maybe wheels if the funds allow...

**GOPAPA** · 06-15-2011, 09:21 PM

Thanks to all and I will relay all these ideas on to the owner.. I ask him what he has been doing to his 68 step side SB and he said to me "it's at the painters" and he is selling the 67 . I personally like the lower chrome idea and take the long mirrors off and put some more chrome in the grille area.. Wheels would be last to upgrade to .

QKENUF4U · 06-15-2011, 09:27 PM

lower it, wheels/tires .... DONE drive the crap out of it...

VA72C10 · 06-15-2011, 09:27 PM

I'd recommend if for resale to do the headlight bezels and try to sell that way. Keep the blue painted ones and have pictures for the potential buyer.

If keeping, I'd do side trim on that truck, sport or small round mirrors, and paint the grille area and roof white.

Jacfourteen · 06-16-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

lower it, wheels/tires .... DONE drive the crap out of it...

**special-K** · 06-16-2011, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

I would paint the grill and roof white add lower 67-68 molding also change headlight bezels and put on a set of Torque Thrust

I was going to type my opinion w/o reading any others,but read `em instead. and I totally agree with Tim here. And,I'd leave those mirrors that belong on it be.

70s chevy · 06-16-2011, 12:47 PM

i would put some 275/60's on it a drive it...looks awsome..

wwotr · 06-16-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOPAPA

A friend of mine came by the other day with his 67 after getting it painted . He has put power brakes and power steering on it and a rebuilt 350/350 . with dual exhaust.

He hasnt decided about the chrome ring around the lights .. put them on or leave them off.. I thought I would ask you which you like best. and what else we can give him our 2 cents on ..LOL

Put the Chrome Headlight Rings back on.
Lower it all around, (but leave a slight Rake in the back).
Loose the Side Mirrors, (and go with a Peep).
Get ride of the Wheels and at LEAST go with Silver Ralley or Chrome Ralley Wheel.

After looking at the Pictures again, I relized it was a 4X4, so I don't know how much of what I would do,
would apply in this case. If it were me, I would sell it and get a 2WD, but again that is just me.

Dont get me wrong, its a beautiful Truck, I'm just not "into" 4X4 or Longbeds, when it comes to our Trucks.

brad_man_72 · 06-16-2011, 01:40 PM

chrome headlight triim, paint inner grill pieces black, body colored ralleys, sport or chevelle mirrors, smaller tire to fill weel opening after you lower to taste. Great looking truck as it sits, just some things I'd do if it was mine.

big_al_71 · 06-16-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

+1

ChevLoRay · 06-16-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

I would paint the grill and roof white add lower 67-68 molding also change headlight bezels and put on a set of Torque Thrust

Making it a two-tone and then using some dark center TQ's would look nice. Maybe the two-tone could be a contrasting, i.e., darker, shade of the same blue color...make it a little richer-looking...in my opinion. A decrease in altitude would also make it more appealing, to me....if I was driving it.

But, it looks good like it is and I'd drive it just like that.

68 IRON · 06-16-2011, 03:41 PM

I'm partial to a white
"face" on 67-68's. A white top maybe. That is just.....words fail me

Maybe lower (both ends) with lower profile tires?
That is a pretty truck!

06-15-2011, 06:45 PM	#1
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,486	What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 A friend of mine came by the other day with his 67 after getting it painted . He has put power brakes and power steering on it and a rebuilt 350/350 . with dual exhaust. He hasnt decided about the chrome ring around the lights .. put them on or leave them off.. I thought I would ask you which you like best. and what else we can give him our 2 cents on ..LOL ______________________________________________________ My friend appreciates all the ideas and was wanting to know if you all would give him an idea of what his truck would sell for if he sold it as is .. He has a 68 that is main ride and is thinking if he puts more into the truck he would be worse off than if he just sold it as is right now. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart. Last edited by GOPAPA; 06-16-2011 at 09:23 PM.

06-15-2011, 06:54 PM	#2
Trailrider95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW (Washington) Posts: 75	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 Personally, i think i'd paint the chrome grille insert pieces black.. Get some sport mirrors. Add in the headlight pieces. maybe blacken those? or leave em chrome with the bumper. To me, somethin's missing.. Maybe different wheels? No, not some 22" chrome spinny wheels.. But just some nice clean ones.

06-15-2011, 07:02 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,465	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 - Well, it looks pretty clean with the painted ones but I like a little bling, so I would get some new polished ones and see how it looks with them. Other than that it looks perfect to me... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-15-2011, 07:21 PM	#4
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 I would paint the lip around the headlights silver or chrome, just not the whole bezel. like this: http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349466

06-15-2011, 07:22 PM	#5
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 I always thought that the one of the best parts about the 67/68 was the aluminum pieces. They add just the right amount of shiny! By far the sexiest front end ever put on the front of a pickup So yeah, chrome the headlight bezels. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

06-15-2011, 07:41 PM	#6
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06-15-2011, 07:49 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 I typed without reading other replies so it wouldn't sway me. I would do the chrome headlight buckets. Paint the inner parts of the grill black, not the grille itself, but the two inner rings between the grill and the radiator, they are blue now. Put sport mirrors on it. Lose the 4x4 ralley wheels. Maybe paint the top white. Photoshop could help with that decision. Maybe add the front 68 trim, again photoshop could help with that. __________________ 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.

06-15-2011, 08:01 PM	#8
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 I would Addmy money to it and takeit from you

06-15-2011, 08:06 PM	#9
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 I would add the side trim. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

06-15-2011, 08:17 PM	#10
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 i really like the side moulding on 67-68's....i know a lot of people like them shaved . and i always think they look good low ..but it's whats the owner likes that really counts...

06-15-2011, 08:29 PM	#11
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 That's a nice truck! Yes on the chrome headlight trim. I'd paint the top, and the grill area white. I think that would look great with a mild drop. Tinted glass would look nice also. The only thing I don't care for is the mirrors. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

06-15-2011, 08:32 PM	#12
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 Chrome headlight rims, side trim, round mirrors, and I'd take the 36" street tall tires off of it and call it good! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

06-15-2011, 08:34 PM	#13
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 I would paint the grill and roof white add lower 67-68 molding also change headlight bezels and put on a set of Torque Thrust

06-15-2011, 08:58 PM	#14
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 459	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 Add the shine to grill/headlights and put on side trim. Good lookin truck, just looks a little basic for all the work i'm sure he's put into it. Maybe wheels if the funds allow... __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

06-15-2011, 09:21 PM	#15
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,486	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 Thanks to all and I will relay all these ideas on to the owner.. I ask him what he has been doing to his 68 step side SB and he said to me "it's at the painters" and he is selling the 67 . I personally like the lower chrome idea and take the long mirrors off and put some more chrome in the grille area.. Wheels would be last to upgrade to . __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.



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06-15-2011, 09:27 PM	#16
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 lower it, wheels/tires .... DONE drive the crap out of it...

06-15-2011, 09:27 PM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 I'd recommend if for resale to do the headlight bezels and try to sell that way. Keep the blue painted ones and have pictures for the potential buyer. If keeping, I'd do side trim on that truck, sport or small round mirrors, and paint the grille area and roof white. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-16-2011, 12:47 PM	#20
70s chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ava, mo. Posts: 15	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 i would put some 275/60's on it a drive it...looks awsome..

06-16-2011, 01:40 PM	#22
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06-16-2011, 03:41 PM	#25
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: What All Would You Add Or Take Away From This 67 I'm partial to a white "face" on 67-68's. A white top maybe. That is just.....words fail me Maybe lower (both ends) with lower profile tires? That is a pretty truck! Last edited by 68 IRON; 06-17-2011 at 11:16 AM.

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