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69moneypit · 05-23-2013, 10:48 PM

Just wondering about what physically makes your truck more comfortable in your opinion .Whether it was factory installed or something you added . Ac, power steering , brakes , stereo , seat etc .
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**70cst** · 05-23-2013, 10:58 PM

Good question...

Fun comes to mind more than comfortable

72chevyk10 · 05-23-2013, 10:59 PM

me being 6'7" in any new car i have to have the seat all the way back. which means the steering wheel is really far away. i almost always have to straight arm it for the duration of the drive, which is quite uncomfortable... my 72 i can just "hang" my arm from the wheel AND i have pleantly of leg room. plus they dont make seats as good as these anymore. with mine as broken in as it is, my rear end sinks down into it, and the back gives a kind of lumbar support

Toxic Orange · 05-23-2013, 11:22 PM

I'm hoping my winter project, dynomat (in my case Stinger Road Kill) pays off. I can tell some difference in the noise level but also hoping it will keep the exhaust heat out of the cab in the hot Texas heat.

Lattimer · 05-23-2013, 11:22 PM

One thing unique to old vehicles that I love about my truck is the lower vents and the vent windows.

Also a big fan of the AC I just installed.

**70C10Toejam** · 05-23-2013, 11:25 PM

Would have to say first thing is the coil rears, really ride like a car than the truck it is. Tied for second is also the vent wings and lower vents

*Mister-B* · 05-23-2013, 11:38 PM

I'd say my high end ceramic window tint that cuts out a lot of the heat while parked and driving. I also don't like that fishbowl feeling of having everyone see me as they tailgate, and tint helps with that.

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ItsRandy · 05-23-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Toxic Orange

I'm hoping my winter project, dynomat (in my case Stinger Road Kill) pays off. I can tell some difference in the noise level but also hoping it will keep the exhaust heat out of the cab in the hot Texas heat.

I used RoadKill in my truck. Seems to work pretty good. You can listen to the radio with the windows up and the air on, stays cool and quiet.

HotRod C/10 · 05-24-2013, 12:21 AM

Deffinately my BUDDY Buckets

tmc1986 · 05-24-2013, 01:10 AM

just put power disc brake conversion on from ECE. now i aint doing leg presses everytime i want to slow down. wing windows are always good too. on a hot day with shorts on, the wing window shoots cool air straight up the leg and lets the boys breath. dries out the swamp down there from sitting down on a 5000degree vinyl seat

stexag · 05-24-2013, 07:55 AM

I should say the Vintage A/C I just added because living here next to the sun it is truly the most comfortable addition - but I'm sure several will mention A/C - so I will go on to #2.

The power steering that the PO installed. I know cranking that big wheel is part of driving an old truck and I enjoyed it tremendously when I had my AD truck... but when when I one finger turn in the drive like I'm wheelin' a Cadillac, it's hard to argue with power steering.

67 chevelle · 05-24-2013, 08:08 AM

cupholders

Gokart Mozart · 05-24-2013, 08:40 AM

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One thing unique to old vehicles that I love about my truck is the lower vents and the vent windows.

DT1 · 05-24-2013, 08:49 AM

Michelins

bugmasta · 05-24-2013, 09:51 AM

Tough choice but its a toss up between the vintage air and the power steering for me.
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dmw319 · 05-24-2013, 10:21 AM

either my front disc conversion, the lower vent windows, or the huge bench seat.

**steelhorse** · 05-24-2013, 10:32 AM

Not driving mine yet but I think the power steering and power disc brakes will be up at the top of the list.

Coley · 05-24-2013, 10:52 AM

No question about it:
The power steering, the power brakes....and that ultimate option: the tilt wheel. I swear by that tilt option....and if I bought another truck that didn't have it....that would be the first thing I'd probably put it in it!!

The tilt is used every time I enter and leave the truck...that other stuff like the a/c, the tach,...these are good 'side' options but not the most used by me.
My two bits.
Coley

Spartan · 05-24-2013, 11:00 AM

The bed. I like being able to hop in the back unroll my big canvas (with the duck print inside!) and just look up at the stars...and space junk. My DD is a 98 XJ or a 2000 XJ and the 2000 is loaded so my truck doesn't have to drive comfy...
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67chevy1series · 05-24-2013, 01:04 PM

The buddy buckets, tilt and room in the cab Do wonders when you 6'+ so it's a real comfortable drive compared to anything newer.
As for the outside of the truck it would be the power disc, power steering and cool suspension.
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leftybass209 · 05-24-2013, 01:05 PM

When I had it on the road I enjoyed the lack of all the fancy crap our new car has. There's no temp gauge for ambient air, no climate control, blue tooth, or oil life percentage. Those things to me are distracting and make driving feel like I'm this controlling parent who has to loom over every detail. The truck is simple and let's me enjoy the drive.
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*Mister-B* · 05-24-2013, 02:06 PM

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When I had it on the road I enjoyed the lack of all the fancy crap our new car has. There's no temp gauge for ambient air, no climate control, blue tooth, or oil life percentage. Those things to me are distracting and make driving feel like I'm this controlling parent who has to loom over every detail. The truck is simple and let's me enjoy the drive.
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I agree. My newer Audi can be like a naggy b!tch sometimes, with all the little warnings. Of course, one of those is the scheduled maintenance warning. I do most my own service, but yet that light and beep nags me and requires a dealer reset the computer so it'll go away. Now, there's some bs...
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70c10-08 · 05-24-2013, 02:17 PM

I'd have to say just power brakes for safety and a 9 inch for traction everything else is just an afterthought something to be desired but not needed

magwakeenercew2jh · 05-24-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by leftybass209

When I had it on the road I enjoyed the lack of all the fancy crap our new car has. ...snip.... The truck is simple and let's me enjoy the drive.
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Sorry to say this, because I agree with you and Mister-B. And, I'm not proud of being this lazy. But I LOVE these.

Although, they are a "second" or "third" to the Vintage Air and power steering.

leftybass209 · 05-24-2013, 02:51 PM

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Sorry to say this, because I agree with you and Mister-B. And, I'm not proud of being this lazy. But I LOVE these.

Although, they are a "second" or "third" to the Vintage Air and power steering.

I understand completely when you say you love that stuff. It gets around 105 here in the summer so AC is really enjoyable. In El Paso you could watch huge sand storms sweep in and slam your car or truck, and power windows came in handy for that! I wouldn't fault anyone for the modern conveniences they put in their vehicles. The one thing I will get and I'm not ashamed of, is power door locks! Mainly because I'd scratch the paint eventually locking the doors by hand, and it is easier to not lock my keys in the truck because they lock with the Fob on the key ring.
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05-23-2013, 10:48 PM	#1
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05-23-2013, 11:22 PM	#4
Toxic Orange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flower Mound TX Posts: 173	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck I'm hoping my winter project, dynomat (in my case Stinger Road Kill) pays off. I can tell some difference in the noise level but also hoping it will keep the exhaust heat out of the cab in the hot Texas heat. Attached Images

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Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck One thing unique to old vehicles that I love about my truck is the lower vents and the vent windows. Also a big fan of the AC I just installed. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

05-23-2013, 11:25 PM	#6
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck Would have to say first thing is the coil rears, really ride like a car than the truck it is. Tied for second is also the vent wings and lower vents __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

05-23-2013, 11:38 PM	#7
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck I'd say my high end ceramic window tint that cuts out a lot of the heat while parked and driving. I also don't like that fishbowl feeling of having everyone see me as they tailgate, and tint helps with that. Posted via Mobile Device

05-23-2013, 10:58 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck Good question... Fun comes to mind more than comfortable __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-24-2013, 12:21 AM	#9
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck Deffinately my BUDDY Buckets __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

05-24-2013, 01:10 AM	#10
tmc1986 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: enumclaw, wa Posts: 143	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck just put power disc brake conversion on from ECE. now i aint doing leg presses everytime i want to slow down. wing windows are always good too. on a hot day with shorts on, the wing window shoots cool air straight up the leg and lets the boys breath. dries out the swamp down there from sitting down on a 5000degree vinyl seat __________________ '67 2wd LWB 350/4speed.

05-24-2013, 07:55 AM	#11
stexag Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Super South, Texas Posts: 173	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck I should say the Vintage A/C I just added because living here next to the sun it is truly the most comfortable addition - but I'm sure several will mention A/C - so I will go on to #2. The power steering that the PO installed. I know cranking that big wheel is part of driving an old truck and I enjoyed it tremendously when I had my AD truck... but when when I one finger turn in the drive like I'm wheelin' a Cadillac, it's hard to argue with power steering.

05-24-2013, 08:08 AM	#12
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck cupholders

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DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck Michelins

05-24-2013, 09:51 AM	#15
bugmasta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 272	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck Tough choice but its a toss up between the vintage air and the power steering for me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 c20 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358130 Club longbed ...cause girls like'em long!!!!!

05-24-2013, 10:21 AM	#16
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck either my front disc conversion, the lower vent windows, or the huge bench seat. __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

05-24-2013, 10:32 AM	#17
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck Not driving mine yet but I think the power steering and power disc brakes will be up at the top of the list.

05-24-2013, 10:52 AM	#18
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck No question about it: The power steering, the power brakes....and that ultimate option: the tilt wheel. I swear by that tilt option....and if I bought another truck that didn't have it....that would be the first thing I'd probably put it in it!! The tilt is used every time I enter and leave the truck...that other stuff like the a/c, the tach,...these are good 'side' options but not the most used by me. My two bits. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500



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05-24-2013, 11:00 AM	#19
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck The bed. I like being able to hop in the back unroll my big canvas (with the duck print inside!) and just look up at the stars...and space junk. My DD is a 98 XJ or a 2000 XJ and the 2000 is loaded so my truck doesn't have to drive comfy... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

05-24-2013, 01:04 PM	#20
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck The buddy buckets, tilt and room in the cab Do wonders when you 6'+ so it's a real comfortable drive compared to anything newer. As for the outside of the truck it would be the power disc, power steering and cool suspension. Posted via Mobile Device

05-24-2013, 01:05 PM	#21
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck When I had it on the road I enjoyed the lack of all the fancy crap our new car has. There's no temp gauge for ambient air, no climate control, blue tooth, or oil life percentage. Those things to me are distracting and make driving feel like I'm this controlling parent who has to loom over every detail. The truck is simple and let's me enjoy the drive. Posted via Mobile Device

05-24-2013, 02:17 PM	#23
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 546	Re: Most comfortable features of your truck I'd have to say just power brakes for safety and a 9 inch for traction everything else is just an afterthought something to be desired but not needed

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