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mgchevyparts · 07-22-2013, 08:29 PM

Most of you are much more "truck" guys then I am, I'm mostly a big window 1/2 ton short bed kind of guy as opposed to those that just love all trucks, or so it seems. My question is what do you all think of the Chevy SSR?
I think they're cool, I really prefer the 05 and 06 due to the much more potent LS2 engine. I had a 05 but sold it, contemplating getting another.
What says you all?

mmiddle · 07-22-2013, 09:44 PM

If they blow your skirt up... go for it! I don't really car for them, but I'm sure someday they will be very valuable.

Z16 · 07-22-2013, 10:29 PM

SSR's are awesome. I'd have one in a second if I could find a good low mileage one. They're like hen's teeth up here. Stick a blower on top of that LS and away you go. Even buy one of those before a Trailblazer SS

flashed · 07-22-2013, 10:35 PM

If I could I would have one .

**Ron 586** · 07-22-2013, 11:08 PM

I'm the old Chevy truck guy, anything from 30's through 72. Small window, big window, no window doesn't matter. For work I want a long fleet. For a toy give me a short step. That's just the way I roll.

85chevy86 · 07-23-2013, 09:22 AM

The ssr are not my cup of tea but I am not much on any full size chevy after the 07 classics

**special-K** · 07-23-2013, 09:41 AM

I'm a true truck lover,so I like 'em all.If I don't like how they are I make them how I like them. If I wanted an SSR I'd go right out and buy a Vette!

cdowns · 07-23-2013, 10:29 AM

i like trucks that you can carry a big load in/// have never seen an ssr with any type of construction equipment in it,dont think they would b too handy carrying model a or t bodies not to mention a harley or an indian

slow-1 · 07-23-2013, 11:11 AM

If I already had enough Corvette's in my collection I would get an SSR to complete the set. So far I have zero Corvettes in my collection.

But they look cool.

dieseldawg142 · 07-23-2013, 11:28 AM

my brother in law loves old trucks, always wanted one, but has NO mechanical skills at all (computer tekkie). when the SSR came out, he saved up & bought a screaming yellow '04, & actually DAILY DRIVES it! sun, rain, even a few times in the snow.
for him, it's perfect, a reliable daily, yet he still has the looks of an old truck that he can't work on

**slomotion** · 07-24-2013, 12:30 PM

Just seems to me to be today's version of an El Camino. If I were going to do something modern, I think I would get a panel version of the HHR and hot rod that.

vegadesign · 07-24-2013, 12:52 PM

i worked on them a bit when i worked for chevy
cool concept just not looks

its basically a trailblazer
if you could find a SS trailblazer with a 5.3, i recommend that
they feel cramped and kinda useless to me

but its based on your opinion and what you would like

Madtat · 07-24-2013, 05:12 PM

SSR? no. If possible I'd rather choose a GMC Syclone.

68C15 · 07-30-2013, 07:13 AM

GM's attempt to join in on the retro theme, but that's just my take on them

07-22-2013, 08:29 PM	#1
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	?'s for you truck guys Most of you are much more "truck" guys then I am, I'm mostly a big window 1/2 ton short bed kind of guy as opposed to those that just love all trucks, or so it seems. My question is what do you all think of the Chevy SSR? I think they're cool, I really prefer the 05 and 06 due to the much more potent LS2 engine. I had a 05 but sold it, contemplating getting another. What says you all? __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

07-22-2013, 09:44 PM	#2
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: ?'s for you truck guys If they blow your skirt up... go for it! I don't really car for them, but I'm sure someday they will be very valuable. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

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Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,509	Re: ?'s for you truck guys SSR's are awesome. I'd have one in a second if I could find a good low mileage one. They're like hen's teeth up here. Stick a blower on top of that LS and away you go. Even buy one of those before a Trailblazer SS __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

07-22-2013, 10:35 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: ?'s for you truck guys If I could I would have one .

07-22-2013, 11:08 PM	#5
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: ?'s for you truck guys I'm the old Chevy truck guy, anything from 30's through 72. Small window, big window, no window doesn't matter. For work I want a long fleet. For a toy give me a short step. That's just the way I roll. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

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85chevy86 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: mt solon va Posts: 117	Re: ?'s for you truck guys The ssr are not my cup of tea but I am not much on any full size chevy after the 07 classics

07-23-2013, 09:41 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: ?'s for you truck guys I'm a true truck lover,so I like 'em all.If I don't like how they are I make them how I like them. If I wanted an SSR I'd go right out and buy a Vette! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: ?'s for you truck guys i like trucks that you can carry a big load in/// have never seen an ssr with any type of construction equipment in it,dont think they would b too handy carrying model a or t bodies not to mention a harley or an indian __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-23-2013, 11:11 AM	#9
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: ?'s for you truck guys If I already had enough Corvette's in my collection I would get an SSR to complete the set. So far I have zero Corvettes in my collection. But they look cool. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

07-23-2013, 11:28 AM	#10
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,808	Re: ?'s for you truck guys my brother in law loves old trucks, always wanted one, but has NO mechanical skills at all (computer tekkie). when the SSR came out, he saved up & bought a screaming yellow '04, & actually DAILY DRIVES it! sun, rain, even a few times in the snow. for him, it's perfect, a reliable daily, yet he still has the looks of an old truck that he can't work on

07-24-2013, 12:30 PM	#11
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: ?'s for you truck guys Just seems to me to be today's version of an El Camino. If I were going to do something modern, I think I would get a panel version of the HHR and hot rod that. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

07-24-2013, 12:52 PM	#12
vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: ?'s for you truck guys i worked on them a bit when i worked for chevy cool concept just not looks its basically a trailblazer if you could find a SS trailblazer with a 5.3, i recommend that they feel cramped and kinda useless to me but its based on your opinion and what you would like __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

07-24-2013, 05:12 PM	#13
Madtat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hell Paso TX Posts: 804	Re: ?'s for you truck guys SSR? no. If possible I'd rather choose a GMC Syclone.

07-30-2013, 07:13 AM	#14
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