Character and Class, Old and New Together. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Already Gone** · 07-07-2019, 08:59 PM

I'm on my 5th of 6 12 hour night shifts in a row and decided to drive my truck to work. I work at a Hospital and there are some expensive rides that park where I park. I've seen this juicy Lexus parked before and today I thought I'll park beside it. When I got out and was looking at my truck and the Lexus parked side by side I thought that' s kinda cool old and new side by side. I call the picture " Character and Class "

aerotest · 07-07-2019, 09:10 PM

I only see one vehicle with character and class. The other is something nobody will even notice 5 yrs from now.

**special-K** · 07-07-2019, 09:50 PM

Sorry, but I just can't see the character in that Lexus, but the class is gleaming from your truck

**Already Gone** · 07-07-2019, 10:30 PM

My thinking is the truck has Character and the the Lexus in m eye is classy. I've never thought of this truck as "Classy" but my previous Pink-White one I did.

**truckster** · 07-07-2019, 10:40 PM

Lexus, Toyota, Mazda, Ford, Buick, BMW or whatever, they all look the same anymore. A truck like yours stands out from the crowd.

**Sheepdip** · 07-07-2019, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotest

i only see one vehicle with character and class. The other is something nobody will even notice 5 yrs from now.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**Sheepdip** · 07-07-2019, 11:09 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1562553025

Got a buddy with a 64 convertible caddy that's Pepto-Bismol Pink. I like it!

72c20customcamper · 07-08-2019, 09:22 AM

Bet nobody looked at the Lexus when they walked by the two.

Is it me or do all new car grilles look like Darth Vader.?

**Steeveedee** · 07-08-2019, 09:47 AM

Toyota and Lexus came up with that hideous grill design a couple years back.

firedemon · 07-08-2019, 01:49 PM

it looks more like a cylon from the original battlestar galactica series from the 70s I keep waiting for the red eye to go back and forth

demian5 · 07-08-2019, 01:52 PM

When you want other people to know who you are, you drive a new, flashy vehicle...
When you know who you are, you drive an old classic...

TruDom · 07-08-2019, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Bet nobody looked at the Lexus when they walked by the two.

Is it me or do all new car grilles look like Darth Vader.?

Audi looks more darth vader.
Lexus = predator

Andy4639 · 07-08-2019, 04:26 PM

The truck is timeless, and classy with Character! The other one not so much.

Keith Seymore · 07-08-2019, 05:01 PM

Reminds me of a few years ago during Woodward Dream Cruise time my oldest said "hey Dad - can I drive the red truck to work?"

He drove to the local airport where he was doing flight lessons and parked out in the corner, by his bosses' new BMW Z6.

Folks had apparently been coming in all day and asking about that Z6.

One of the students came in and said "hey, what's that sitting out there?" so the receptionist started into her well rehearsed explanation: "oh, well that's Bob's new BMW...it's a Z6 and..."

Cutting her off, the student said "no - I'm talking about that old red pickup!"

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Arnulfo · 07-08-2019, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

When you want other people to know who you are, you drive a new, flashy vehicle...
When you know who you are, you drive an old classic...

VERY well said!

Leonard60 · 07-08-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

My thinking is the truck has Character and the the Lexus in m eye is classy. I've never thought of this truck as "Classy" but my previous Pink-White one I did.

I always thought the pink ones were only available as a GMC. That’s the only pink chevy I’ve ever seen.

**Already Gone** · 07-08-2019, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonard60

I always thought the pink ones were only available as a GMC. That’s the only pink chevy I’ve ever seen.

You are basically right as that pink truck was redone like that in the 90's.. Now ith that being said over the 13 years I owned it I had people tell their uncle, Grandpa had an original pink /white Chevy pickup. I have yet to this day ever seen a real pink white Chevy but know of a couple GMC's..

**special-K** · 07-08-2019, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

My thinking is the truck has Character and the the Lexus in m eye is classy. I've never thought of this truck as "Classy" but my previous Pink-White one I did.

That is what I knew you meant, but I beg to differ. The truck has both and the Lexus is an attempt at class in my eyes. I see them as Euro class wannabes. That's what the Japanese specialize in, copying what they know people want. I still look to them for good economy vehicles, which is what they are best at and what got their foot in our door. That's why they had to come up with a name other than Toyota for their imitation Mercedes

07-07-2019, 08:59 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,105	Character and Class, Old and New Together. I'm on my 5th of 6 12 hour night shifts in a row and decided to drive my truck to work. I work at a Hospital and there are some expensive rides that park where I park. I've seen this juicy Lexus parked before and today I thought I'll park beside it. When I got out and was looking at my truck and the Lexus parked side by side I thought that' s kinda cool old and new side by side. I call the picture " Character and Class " Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-07-2019, 09:10 PM	#2
aerotest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 104	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. I only see one vehicle with character and class. The other is something nobody will even notice 5 yrs from now. __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban Custom (Factory 396/TH400, survivor with no rust)

07-07-2019, 09:50 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. Sorry, but I just can't see the character in that Lexus, but the class is gleaming from your truck __________________ "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 ~

07-07-2019, 10:30 PM	#4
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,105	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. My thinking is the truck has Character and the the Lexus in m eye is classy. I've never thought of this truck as "Classy" but my previous Pink-White one I did. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-07-2019, 10:40 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,859	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. Lexus, Toyota, Mazda, Ford, Buick, BMW or whatever, they all look the same anymore. A truck like yours stands out from the crowd. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

07-07-2019, 11:09 PM	#7
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,446	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1562553025 Got a buddy with a 64 convertible caddy that's Pepto-Bismol Pink. I like it!

07-08-2019, 09:22 AM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,348	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. Bet nobody looked at the Lexus when they walked by the two. Is it me or do all new car grilles look like Darth Vader.? __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-08-2019, 09:47 AM	#9
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,275	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. Toyota and Lexus came up with that hideous grill design a couple years back. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-08-2019, 01:49 PM	#10
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. it looks more like a cylon from the original battlestar galactica series from the 70s I keep waiting for the red eye to go back and forth

07-08-2019, 01:52 PM	#11
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. When you want other people to know who you are, you drive a new, flashy vehicle... When you know who you are, you drive an old classic... __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

07-08-2019, 04:26 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. The truck is timeless, and classy with Character! The other one not so much. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-08-2019, 05:01 PM	#14
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,177	Re: Character and Class, Old and New Together. Reminds me of a few years ago during Woodward Dream Cruise time my oldest said "hey Dad - can I drive the red truck to work?" He drove to the local airport where he was doing flight lessons and parked out in the corner, by his bosses' new BMW Z6. Folks had apparently been coming in all day and asking about that Z6. One of the students came in and said "hey, what's that sitting out there?" so the receptionist started into her well rehearsed explanation: "oh, well that's Bob's new BMW...it's a Z6 and..." Cutting her off, the student said "no - I'm talking about that old red pickup!" K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/



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