"People's Choice" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 10-22-2016, 07:20 PM

Rolled up on a big money Camaro / Corvette local show to look at all the goodies, including the new Z28 ($109,000

). After one of the judges suggested I register to be judged... Lo and Behold 'Rose' wins Peoples Choice!
My dad and brother also showed up in their 49 GMC and the 51 Chevy pickups and took Best Classic with the 51!
I didn't take a bunch of pics because I had no clue they would pick a old truck over a primo 69 Camaro (there were several) or a 65-67 Vette (more than several).

Moral of the story is that our trucks design continues to show its beauty 40+ years after they were conceived.

bruceman1968 · 10-22-2016, 07:30 PM

Reno, Awesome! Congrats on the win. That is so cool. Rose looks great! Nice to see her out and about.

AirSpeed · 10-22-2016, 07:31 PM

Very cool! Nice truck!

**RenoKeene** · 10-22-2016, 07:39 PM

Bruceman! You should have seen the huge money cars 'Rose' beat out! Incredible. A true testament to GM Truck design.
One was a fantastic original DZ302 Camaro.

flashed · 10-22-2016, 08:14 PM

It didnt hurt that it was a BEAUTIFUL TRUCK .

**Grumpy old man** · 10-22-2016, 08:39 PM

It seems as nice as some are the Camaros are old news , They've become too expensive to build and out of reach for the average joe , While these old trucks are just coming into their own and affordable on many levels . Just as we all saw the old Camaros being pulled from the weeds for complete restorations or resto-modded we're now seeing it happen with the trucks .

On a side note Reno I'm stealing your paint color for one of my 67's . I saw a 66 shortbed this afternoon cruising down hwy 33 in North Knoxville sporting a variation of sea mist green with white accents and it looked perfect .

Ol Rose , Peoples choice

**RenoKeene** · 10-22-2016, 09:15 PM

Thanks Grump, I think the main attraction is this color. I had a crowd around before I could get parked.

**dennislbrooks** · 10-22-2016, 09:52 PM

Congrats, trucks rule.

**HO455** · 10-22-2016, 09:56 PM

A beautiful truck getting it's just rewards. Congratulations on all your work.

P.S. I love it a green GMC proving the world doesn't need another red Camaro.

Z10 · 10-22-2016, 10:05 PM

Congrats on the win and bonus points for it being a

Although folks love to see my 69 Z10 Camaro, it pales on the popularity front with my 72 step side. Just today, I'm sitting at a convenience store in my truck reading an email, when a lady knocks on my hood to get my attention. She then walks around to the passenger door, opens it to take a look around. That's the first time I've ever had a stranger open the door uninvited to ask me questions.

I think our trucks are just more approachable that many high end muscle cars.

LongBox · 10-22-2016, 10:27 PM

Sweet! Your truck looks fabulous, and glad to see the general public recognize that these old GMC/Chev trucks are beautifully-styled pieces of Americana.

MYGMCANDME · 10-22-2016, 10:27 PM

Yes, another beautiful GMC taking the spotlight and winning a well deserved award. Congratulations Reno. I love your truck!

**too much stuff** · 10-22-2016, 10:43 PM

Congrats!!!

**special-K** · 10-23-2016, 07:39 AM

To me, the People's Choice awards are the highest award. No prejudiced judges, No judgement on technical accuracy, just what the most people liked the most.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z10

I think our trucks are just more approachable than many high end muscle cars.

That is exactly what I was thinking to say. But, the truck stands on it's own merit up against other 67-72s had it been a truck show as well. The Camaros are done as perfect examples of different ways one could be optioned straight off the floor. Once you've oohed and awwed at "this one has this as well as that!", nothing was done to make one stand out over the others, unless it was just plain ordered with more, unusual combos, in a color combo that is loved today. Your truck is personalized to your tastes after plenty of forethought bringing about a subtle custom that retains the essence of the original that so many love. Or is it the color?

**RenoKeene** · 10-23-2016, 09:53 AM

Thanks everyone. This forum had a lot to do with how 'Rose' turned out too.

**Grumpy old man** · 10-23-2016, 11:12 AM

Your truck has the look of what I'm building into my farm truck ,Meaning a classy classic ! A lightly custom truck that could have been built back in the day when they were new .tastefully detailed and personalized without going crazy with add ons and just kept with a clean sharp attention to detail look , It's a lot harder look to achieve than many people may realize. When I go to shows I'm not impressed by the biggest engine( I have a few) ,the lowest drop( huge mistake ) ,or how many options someone dumped into it (over done ) , I look for the attention paid to the install of every system . Your truck has that look !

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-23-2016, 01:44 PM

No shock and Congrats on the award. Your truck is one of my favorites. Spearmint green or something like, if I recall.

kcsa75 · 10-23-2016, 02:04 PM

Outstanding! Congratulations. I've always like what you did with Rose.

**RenoKeene** · 10-23-2016, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

No shock and Congrats on the award. Your truck is one of my favorites. Spearmint green or something like, if I recall.

Thanks, It's 1955 Seamist Green, GM 586. A one year only factory color.

**Boog** · 10-23-2016, 08:19 PM

People's choice award. The people can't be wrong. Color and all are just right.

Lemield · 10-25-2016, 12:31 PM

Rose won cuz she is beautiful! I love that truck!

**Hart_Rod** · 10-25-2016, 01:30 PM

Congrats!

**vikingsandpintos** · 10-25-2016, 03:02 PM

Congrats! People love something that is nice, but different... My wife has a Chevelle, and I have a Pinto, and if we go to a show and park side by side my car gets more interest because it is different! Her car is nice, but there are always dozens of Chevelles... When we get my daughters 67 C10 done, I bet she gets attention too. Anyways, very nice truck, enjoy it!

**RenoKeene** · 10-26-2016, 10:39 AM

Thanks everyone. Wait till you see what we are building now. Here is a clue...

bruceman1968 · 10-26-2016, 11:13 AM

Gee, I wonder what color the Special Paint is. How will you ever find out?

10-22-2016, 07:20 PM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	"People's Choice" Rolled up on a big money Camaro / Corvette local show to look at all the goodies, including the new Z28 ($109,000 ). After one of the judges suggested I register to be judged... Lo and Behold 'Rose' wins Peoples Choice! My dad and brother also showed up in their 49 GMC and the 51 Chevy pickups and took Best Classic with the 51! I didn't take a bunch of pics because I had no clue they would pick a old truck over a primo 69 Camaro (there were several) or a 65-67 Vette (more than several). Moral of the story is that our trucks design continues to show its beauty 40+ years after they were conceived. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-22-2016, 07:30 PM	#2
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: "People's Choice" Reno, Awesome! Congrats on the win. That is so cool. Rose looks great! Nice to see her out and about. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

10-22-2016, 07:31 PM	#3
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: "People's Choice" Very cool! Nice truck! __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

10-22-2016, 07:39 PM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: "People's Choice" Bruceman! You should have seen the huge money cars 'Rose' beat out! Incredible. A true testament to GM Truck design. One was a fantastic original DZ302 Camaro. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-22-2016, 08:14 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: "People's Choice" It didnt hurt that it was a BEAUTIFUL TRUCK .

10-22-2016, 08:39 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: "People's Choice" It seems as nice as some are the Camaros are old news , They've become too expensive to build and out of reach for the average joe , While these old trucks are just coming into their own and affordable on many levels . Just as we all saw the old Camaros being pulled from the weeds for complete restorations or resto-modded we're now seeing it happen with the trucks . On a side note Reno I'm stealing your paint color for one of my 67's . I saw a 66 shortbed this afternoon cruising down hwy 33 in North Knoxville sporting a variation of sea mist green with white accents and it looked perfect . Ol Rose , Peoples choice __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

10-22-2016, 09:15 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: "People's Choice" Thanks Grump, I think the main attraction is this color. I had a crowd around before I could get parked. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-22-2016, 09:52 PM	#8
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: "People's Choice" Congrats, trucks rule. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

10-22-2016, 09:56 PM	#9
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: "People's Choice" A beautiful truck getting it's just rewards. Congratulations on all your work. P.S. I love it a green GMC proving the world doesn't need another red Camaro. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-22-2016, 10:05 PM	#10
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: "People's Choice" Congrats on the win and bonus points for it being a Although folks love to see my 69 Z10 Camaro, it pales on the popularity front with my 72 step side. Just today, I'm sitting at a convenience store in my truck reading an email, when a lady knocks on my hood to get my attention. She then walks around to the passenger door, opens it to take a look around. That's the first time I've ever had a stranger open the door uninvited to ask me questions. I think our trucks are just more approachable that many high end muscle cars. __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

10-22-2016, 10:27 PM	#11
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: "People's Choice" Sweet! Your truck looks fabulous, and glad to see the general public recognize that these old GMC/Chev trucks are beautifully-styled pieces of Americana. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

10-22-2016, 10:27 PM	#12
MYGMCANDME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BOWLING GREEN, KY Posts: 115	Re: "People's Choice" Yes, another beautiful GMC taking the spotlight and winning a well deserved award. Congratulations Reno. I love your truck!

10-22-2016, 10:43 PM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: "People's Choice" Congrats!!! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-23-2016, 09:53 AM	#15
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: "People's Choice" Thanks everyone. This forum had a lot to do with how 'Rose' turned out too. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-23-2016, 11:12 AM	#16
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: "People's Choice" Your truck has the look of what I'm building into my farm truck ,Meaning a classy classic ! A lightly custom truck that could have been built back in the day when they were new .tastefully detailed and personalized without going crazy with add ons and just kept with a clean sharp attention to detail look , It's a lot harder look to achieve than many people may realize. When I go to shows I'm not impressed by the biggest engine( I have a few) ,the lowest drop( huge mistake ) ,or how many options someone dumped into it (over done ) , I look for the attention paid to the install of every system . Your truck has that look ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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10-23-2016, 01:44 PM	#17
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,329	Re: "People's Choice" No shock and Congrats on the award. Your truck is one of my favorites. Spearmint green or something like, if I recall. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

10-23-2016, 02:04 PM	#18
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: "People's Choice" Outstanding! Congratulations. I've always like what you did with Rose. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

10-23-2016, 08:19 PM	#20
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: "People's Choice" People's choice award. The people can't be wrong. Color and all are just right. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-25-2016, 12:31 PM	#21
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: "People's Choice" Rose won cuz she is beautiful! I love that truck! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

10-25-2016, 01:30 PM	#22
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: "People's Choice" Congrats! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-25-2016, 03:02 PM	#23
vikingsandpintos Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Battle Creek Michigan Posts: 51	Re: "People's Choice" Congrats! People love something that is nice, but different... My wife has a Chevelle, and I have a Pinto, and if we go to a show and park side by side my car gets more interest because it is different! Her car is nice, but there are always dozens of Chevelles... When we get my daughters 67 C10 done, I bet she gets attention too. Anyways, very nice truck, enjoy it!

10-26-2016, 10:39 AM	#24
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: "People's Choice" Thanks everyone. Wait till you see what we are building now. Here is a clue... Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-26-2016, 11:13 AM	#25
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: "People's Choice" Gee, I wonder what color the Special Paint is. How will you ever find out? __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

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