Am I the only one left?

[bigchalk]

First off all I want to say that there are alot of very nice rigs in here and I hope nobody thinks I am saying anything negative about them. But what happens to a truck that could clear a pack of smokes without scrapping? What happens to a nice lowered street stance that kept you low but high enough to get on it at the drop of a light and still make a corner? What happend to too running enough rubber out back that you could put down enough power to see the stars with out tilting ur head up? those 3 foot rims with 1 inch of rubber wouldn't last me one day just running. Around town let alone getting on it, and I'm only running 450 horse 383. So am i the only one left????
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[INSIDIOUS '86]

maybe we are just a northwest thing lol

[Hazieview]

For a long time I was pretty sure that I was the only guy left, still in his 20s that didn't like 20s. I like 15s with fat tires, carbureted engines, and air bags that are actually used for their intended purpose (hauling heavy Syuff.) That's just me.

However! I have much respect for trucks with a pro touring style setup that have fine tuned fuel injected engines, big wheels to accommodate those high performance disk brakes, and air ride suspensions that are all combined to enable them to take corners at speeds that would leave me looking at the stars with the top of my cab flat on the pavement. That's just them!

I also think it is neat to see a 4x4s big enough to run over anything in its path, a rat rod built from junk that can throw down when challenged at a red light, and even those one of a kind bone sock all original rides that remind you where it all started.

From rednecks to hot rodders, pro street to street scrapers, old farts to whipper snappers, we all share a common bond.
The love of Chevy trucks!

TO EACH HIS OWN!
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[Restrorob]

That ^^^^^^^ pretty much sums it up !

[lilpoindexter]

I don't like the stupid 37" rims either. Any car just looks wrong like that.

[pat386]

I hate insanely lifted, hardly useful pickups.and donks.
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[bigblock73]

I am still here...runnin 15's on all my squares. One is lowered, one is not...I love them both.

I enjoy pretty much all trucks, regardless of rim size, suspension mods, etc...wit the only exception being the ones that run a lift to run the goofy looking wheel/tire combos.

[ymerej71]

To each is own... If everyone was on the same page what a boring automotive world it would be. The individuals involved in the custom automotive world are a different breed, whatever they're driving. To us, this isn't a just a vehicle... it's an expression of our style and imagination. Not all styles are for me, but I can definitely appreciate the the time, work and passion that is poured into anyone's ride. If I wanted to drive something common; similar to what many others drove, I just go buy me a factory stocker and be happy... But that's not me.

I got one of the best compliments on my truck the other day... An older fellow friend of mine, who had never seen my truck before ('79 GMC), came up up to me and asked if that was my truck in the parking lot.... after answering "yes", He said "I knew it... it's got you written all over it!"

[bustedknuckles]

Everyone has their own opinion of what looks good. Even if I don't like the final product I can respect the work that was put into it.

[JWall]

How's this?... nice driveable static drop & 17's with a nice sidewall....

[78 Chevyrado]

Don't feel bad, I'm even lonlier in the Lifted 2WD Camp. lol

[meter swinger]

Originally Posted by JWall

How's this?... nice driveable static drop & 17's with a nice sidewall....

Nice, i need to do my 78 like that.
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[boatpuller]

to me,it's all about proportion......lifted,bagged,20 plus wheels whatever.if it draws your eye to one aspect,say wheel size for example it's not in proportion...but hey,that's just me.

[WigglesTheHoly]

I can respect all of the trucks in any shape or form. I love the look of all swb's there really just isn't a way to put one of those together wrong. I am at an impasse though with my truck. I have this instinct to not mess with a numbers matching vehicle in any way shape or form, to only restore it back to the original spec. But another part of me wants to pull my motor build a 383 or 454 and put that in as well as take the stock cherry interior and replace the dashpad and panels with tan or black to break up the red interior. It's an internal fight that I'm wrestling with. I think it follows my dislike for ss clones. I just can't stand it when someone makes a clone. But it's my personal opinion I'm not going to chastise some for doing it, but inside I cringe.

[stroker87]

I love to "look" at those bagged big rims C10's the work that guys do to them and the quality is out standing "but" its just not me either I wanted a nice "cruiser" I can jump in and light up the back tires any time I want or drive it every day if I feel the need and low but not to the point I have problems pulling in and out of places

so to answer your question your not alone!

Here is my "project" 87 short box 383 stealthram EFI still in the works still need to bring the back down a little and do shaving, paint and interior but right now I'm well let say surprising the new sports cars lol

[faribran]

i sure like this line: "From rednecks to hot rodders, pro street to street scrapers, old farts to whipper snappers, we all share a common bond.
The love of Chevy trucks!

:-)

[donut]

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

Don't feel bad, I'm even lonlier in the Lifted 2WD Camp. lol

LOL, Kinda like the stock height 4x4.

It's all what folks like and make it their own.

[smokedat]

some are in it for the show and no go. I say GO.. 2011 im on my 4th. speeding ticket.

[cjlinkster]

That's the cool thing about these trucks.

They really did appeal to the majority of Americans. Some like them tall, some like them low, some like them fast, and some like them slow.


Mine's just right; I like mine in stock form.

[craazy22]

Originally Posted by meter swinger

Nice, i need to do my 78 like that.
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Man that is a sweet looking ride, what color is that?
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[Mr. 250r]

As long as the wheels don't look stupid and the lift isn't bigger than a regular monster truck and every part isnt chromed I'd like it
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[motornut]

as much as i like em high and low
I like mine ,mine
I was looking at some chrome rims...decided na,might bend one
thanks i'll keep the stockers
I figured remove the stock dash,door panels etc,it was born with,
save it till i get bored of the "custom" stock bits

what was i supposed to live with one speaker and am? lol

[grs]

I am 65 years old. Here is my truck.

[BMERDOC]

I am for it all!! To me it is execution that matters. I like a resto. I like a clean build. I like a truck layin on the pinches. I LIKE THE FINISHED PRODUCT! I'm not much on 4x's but they have been known to raise the corners of my mouth. I like bigs and littles and I like bigs. Again, I like execution. I love the whole hot rodding experience. Chevy trucks just seem to pull at my heart strings more than most. I do not turn my nose up at a certain brand or style but you better have your FN ducks in a row if you wanna get my attention. A stock height, shiny truck will always make me turn my head.

[meter swinger]

Nice rig grs.
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