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sam's 72 · 04-25-2003, 08:43 AM

Looking on Ebay and stumbled across this. I really don't care for it, just thought I would share it with you guys, goes to show you that you can do prety much anything to one of these trucks.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=5348

Sam

*Gee_Emm* · 04-25-2003, 09:12 AM

it even has ABS

I dont know about the rest of you but one of the reason a like to drive older trucks is so I don't have to deal with all the problems that computers and sensors bring along.

toms68cst · 04-25-2003, 09:39 AM

Interesting. How did they french in this late-80's early 90's Chevy dash???? You'd have to be pretty skinny to slide behind the wheel.

Me, I'd rather have an original.

P.S. I don't really like the looks of the steering column/linkage under the hood. It looks pretty scary.

*dtlilly* · 04-25-2003, 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by toms68cst
Interesting. How did they french in this late-80's early 90's Chevy dash????

I was thinking the same thing. I think they must have cut out the old dash and mounted this one in there, maybe with brackets. I don't like the look of it one bit. They even used a newer style short step.

Oh, by the way Tom, we don't say "French in" anymore, the new term is "Freedom in"...

Longhorn Man · 04-25-2003, 11:19 AM

lol...fredom in...LOFL!
That thing will be pretty expensive. Lots of time went into it. New style wiper motor, hyd clutch, the dash swap....lots of labor.

*Shane* · 04-25-2003, 11:21 AM

I agree with dtlilly ... if ya want a late model truck, why not just buy one & modify it ??

I will give them credit though ... no doubt it took tons of time, labor and cash ...

sam's 72 · 04-25-2003, 12:31 PM

After going back and looking at this truck, it looks to me like they changed out the whole fire wall. Man they put a ton of hours into this truck, and a lot of money too!
Sam

toms68cst · 04-25-2003, 01:05 PM

"Oh, by the way Tom, we don't say "French in" anymore, the new term is "Freedom in" "

...Whoops! My Bad!

I have decided to boycott french toast and french fries if it makes you guys feel any better.

O'l Buck · 04-25-2003, 01:55 PM

I guess it's kinda neat, and different. It looks to have taken alot of work. I'm with Gee-Emm, I like the older trucks for the fact that I can diagnose them without a scanner, and one of the many things I don't like about the late model trucks is the dashboard. I love the dash in a 67-72.

lpaine · 04-25-2003, 02:09 PM

Why would anyone do such a thing? Makes no sense to me.

bpmcgee · 04-25-2003, 03:23 PM

Seems to me it would have been easier to start with the 92 and add in the 71 front clip, cab, and bed!

But what do I know?

Brian

**CPNE** · 04-25-2003, 03:51 PM

"A" for effort and craftsmanship ability. "F" for style. This is a truck noone can agree on.

1969 GMC · 04-25-2003, 03:53 PM

I wonder about the listing...it's listed as a 1971 Chevrolet, but right underneath that its listed as a 1972 Chevrolet GMC. Then farther down in the listing it says its a 6 - cyl, but the pic of the engine bay looks like a V8...but could it be a new 4.3L V6 or an old 305 V6? Hmm...there's gotta be some reason they're selling it...

*Randy70C-10* · 04-25-2003, 06:35 PM

I never care to bid on the "selling for a friend" items. Also noticed that it's listed at the top as a Cheyenne.

72chevyLWB · 04-25-2003, 07:36 PM

It is a 4.3 V6. Why would you waste all that time and not even do a V8. I like the whole running gear setup, iffy on the interior thing, but why do a V6?

casey · 04-25-2003, 08:04 PM

why have a old truck if your going to try and make it new, but each to there own

**CPNE** · 04-25-2003, 08:06 PM

Front bumper looks out of proportion and where are the turn signals?

Blue_71 · 04-25-2003, 10:34 PM

going out on a limb here-- but i actually like the dash idea, i've wanted to do that before... other then the bumper, and being a V6 instead of a 350, i like it

minibike · 04-25-2003, 11:47 PM

All that trouble for a V6?????

00droptopSS · 04-26-2003, 12:07 AM

I don't like it. The V6 just makes it that much worse.

krue · 04-26-2003, 12:24 AM

OH THE HORROR!!!
Seriously though, looks like a well done bad idea!

Crank · 04-26-2003, 01:25 AM

Well if you're gonna go for that style dash, you might as well find a newer one and hack it. They have curved gauge bezels and look 10000% better. I think that's kinda done wrongly. IDK, maybe it's just me. I'da just started with a swb '92 frame and threw on the front of our era truck, less work. And smarter too.
Brandon

Low69CST · 04-26-2003, 02:43 AM

i wonder how hard it would be to put that booster/master cylinder on my firewall w/ original peddles

Blue Beard · 04-26-2003, 07:40 AM

No matter what, the Ralley's look good....

weasel29gm · 04-26-2003, 08:46 AM

I saw a 70 that the guy took a wreacked 454 SS and used everything on it. Dash, f/wall,drivetrain etc. Had a shop done it in house. I liked it looked like factory, even had SS wheels. Wanted 18K, saw it at Goodguys last year.

04-25-2003, 08:43 AM	#1
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	This is a little different! Looking on Ebay and stumbled across this. I really don't care for it, just thought I would share it with you guys, goes to show you that you can do prety much anything to one of these trucks.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=5348 Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

04-25-2003, 09:39 AM	#3
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	Interesting. How did they french in this late-80's early 90's Chevy dash???? You'd have to be pretty skinny to slide behind the wheel. Me, I'd rather have an original. P.S. I don't really like the looks of the steering column/linkage under the hood. It looks pretty scary. Attached Images __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-25-2003, 11:21 AM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I agree with dtlilly ... if ya want a late model truck, why not just buy one & modify it ?? I will give them credit though ... no doubt it took tons of time, labor and cash ... Last edited by Shane; 04-25-2003 at 11:23 AM.

04-25-2003, 12:31 PM	#7
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	After going back and looking at this truck, it looks to me like they changed out the whole fire wall. Man they put a ton of hours into this truck, and a lot of money too! Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

04-25-2003, 01:05 PM	#8
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	"Oh, by the way Tom, we don't say "French in" anymore, the new term is "Freedom in" " ...Whoops! My Bad! I have decided to boycott french toast and french fries if it makes you guys feel any better. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-25-2003, 09:12 AM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	it even has ABS I dont know about the rest of you but one of the reason a like to drive older trucks is so I don't have to deal with all the problems that computers and sensors bring along.

04-25-2003, 11:19 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	lol...fredom in...LOFL! That thing will be pretty expensive. Lots of time went into it. New style wiper motor, hyd clutch, the dash swap....lots of labor.

04-25-2003, 01:55 PM	#9
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I guess it's kinda neat, and different. It looks to have taken alot of work. I'm with Gee-Emm, I like the older trucks for the fact that I can diagnose them without a scanner, and one of the many things I don't like about the late model trucks is the dashboard. I love the dash in a 67-72. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-25-2003, 02:09 PM	#10
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Why would anyone do such a thing? Makes no sense to me. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

04-25-2003, 03:23 PM	#11
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Seems to me it would have been easier to start with the 92 and add in the 71 front clip, cab, and bed! But what do I know? Brian

04-25-2003, 03:51 PM	#12
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	"A" for effort and craftsmanship ability. "F" for style. This is a truck noone can agree on. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-25-2003, 03:53 PM	#13
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I wonder about the listing...it's listed as a 1971 Chevrolet, but right underneath that its listed as a 1972 Chevrolet GMC. Then farther down in the listing it says its a 6 - cyl, but the pic of the engine bay looks like a V8...but could it be a new 4.3L V6 or an old 305 V6? Hmm...there's gotta be some reason they're selling it... __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-25-2003, 06:35 PM	#14
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I never care to bid on the "selling for a friend" items. Also noticed that it's listed at the top as a Cheyenne.

04-25-2003, 07:36 PM	#15
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	It is a 4.3 V6. Why would you waste all that time and not even do a V8. I like the whole running gear setup, iffy on the interior thing, but why do a V6? __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

04-25-2003, 08:04 PM	#16
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	why have a old truck if your going to try and make it new, but each to there own



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04-25-2003, 08:06 PM	#17
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Front bumper looks out of proportion and where are the turn signals? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-25-2003, 11:47 PM	#19
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	All that trouble for a V6????? __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

04-26-2003, 12:07 AM	#20
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	I don't like it. The V6 just makes it that much worse. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

04-26-2003, 12:24 AM	#21
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	OH THE HORROR!!! Seriously though, looks like a well done bad idea! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-26-2003, 01:25 AM	#22
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Well if you're gonna go for that style dash, you might as well find a newer one and hack it. They have curved gauge bezels and look 10000% better. I think that's kinda done wrongly. IDK, maybe it's just me. I'da just started with a swb '92 frame and threw on the front of our era truck, less work. And smarter too. Brandon

04-26-2003, 02:43 AM	#23
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	i wonder how hard it would be to put that booster/master cylinder on my firewall w/ original peddles __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

04-26-2003, 07:40 AM	#24
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	No matter what, the Ralley's look good.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-26-2003, 08:46 AM	#25
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	I saw a 70 that the guy took a wreacked 454 SS and used everything on it. Dash, f/wall,drivetrain etc. Had a shop done it in house. I liked it looked like factory, even had SS wheels. Wanted 18K, saw it at Goodguys last year. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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