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dinnut · 12-07-2003, 02:32 AM

this truck is absolutely amazing. beautiful restomod. why use everything all original and a steering wheel from late 70s early 80s? its just WRONG!

nice truck huh?

Mrs72shadetree · 12-07-2003, 02:33 AM

I have to agree it just ain't right ..

Paul72 · 12-07-2003, 02:34 AM

It's amazing how just a steering wheel changes the look of the whole interior!

I agree - after all that work, spring for the stock wheel.

**Canadian694x4** · 12-07-2003, 02:36 AM

Stock wheel PLEASE!!! LOL...definitely needs it.

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2003, 02:49 AM

I'd rather see the red int go and keep the wheel. (Not that I like the wheel)
JMO though.

dinnut · 12-07-2003, 02:50 AM

he even had the floor mats painted to match the red interior. too much red i agree needs some black to offset it

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2003, 02:54 AM

floor mats painted?
Huh? It has carpet man.

**Canadian694x4** · 12-07-2003, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Longhorn Man
floor mats painted?
Huh? It has carpet man.

"What you talkin' 'bout Willis?"

dinnut · 12-07-2003, 02:59 AM

um hold on its in another pic
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=39409
theres a link to the page

see the mat?

*Shane* · 12-07-2003, 03:07 AM

I dont think the mats are painted ... you can buy them red.

*Randy70C-10* · 12-07-2003, 03:10 AM

You guys are funny.

I wish my truck looked that good.

72shadetree · 12-07-2003, 03:15 AM

to much red my future is so bright i gotta wear shades

**Canadian694x4** · 12-07-2003, 03:15 AM

were just bored....lol

Gene · 12-07-2003, 03:20 AM

I dunno? I think it looks semi-cool...Wouldnt be my forst choice, but maybe he just had one laying around. I myself have a mostly stock 71 and I have a wheel out of a 90 chevy and I like it alot.

Oh, and I am a new member of the S.O.S. club so technically it's ok lol

*Randy70C-10* · 12-07-2003, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Canadian694x4
were just bored....lol

Alrighty then

lukecp · 12-07-2003, 05:26 AM

Yeah....the interior needs to be all black! Or maybe grey...
I love stock wheels......nothing like the feeling of power i get from holding on to my 17" monster stock wheel

1969 GMC · 12-07-2003, 06:01 AM

i thought only the cheyenne models had that oh so tacky (but oh so cool looking) woodgrain trim everywhere.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-07-2003, 10:59 AM

Tach ain't factory. Too much red and the steering wheel need's to go!!!

greasemonkey · 12-07-2003, 12:20 PM

You guys really need to lighten up. Someone takes the time to build a sweet ride and it gets picked apart because "Oh my God it's not totally original!!"? By people who supposedly love all 67-72s? I could even see if it was a total junker or had truly distasteful styling, but you know any of us would be proud to have that in our driveway. Sorry to vent but this kind of stuff really gets me going fast.
John

krue · 12-07-2003, 12:43 PM

Wish my truck was as nice! (maybe not that color, but definitely nice)

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2003, 12:45 PM

yeah the wheel aint right but its sure a far cry better than the trucks i drive lol ill take it!!

*Shane* · 12-07-2003, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by greasemonkey
You guys really need to lighten up. Someone takes the time to build a sweet ride and it gets picked apart because "Oh my God it's not totally original!!"? By people who supposedly love all 67-72s? I could even see if it was a total junker or had truly distasteful styling, but you know any of us would be proud to have that in our driveway. Sorry to vent but this kind of stuff really gets me going fast.
John

Amen brother.

So he has a steering wheel from the "wrong year." Big deal. Anyone stopped to think that the owner may actually LIKE his choice in steering wheels.

I have never understood the mentality of "lets pick SOMEONE else's truck apart" just because its not how I would do it or because it doesn't belong to me. Give the guy credit, that truck is sweet and there is not a person here who wouldnt be proud-as-punch to own it ... regardless of interior color or model of the steering wheel. It is far nicer than MOST of the trucks I have seen posted here in the past. I have seen guys post pics of TOTAL JUNK on here and someone will say "SWEET TRUCK, DUDE" ... but post a pic of something nice and the "nit-pickers" come out of the wood work.

You can't tell me this aint a sweet ride.

**Stocker** · 12-07-2003, 01:32 PM

John makes a good point. Also, it's lowered, has aftermarket wheels & tires, a tonneau cover, and the exhaust (tips at least) is not stock. So it's not 100% original. Sure looks nice, though!

gr8scott51 · 12-07-2003, 01:35 PM

Do you suppose he just swapped out the whole column to get a tilt and left the steering wheel? Looks okay to me, if it works for him. I've seen lots of pics of Cavalier steering wheels used by folks on this board.

What I don't get, is the need for a tach with an automatic tranny. My Nissan has one, too. Now if the vehicle was set up for the quarter mile with a B&M shifter on it, that would be different.

just ramblin, scott

**N2TRUX** · 12-07-2003, 01:37 PM

Man I would roll that sweet black biotch in a "heartbeat". I love the red interior too. I would have to chunk those mats out as I go down the road though...

12-07-2003, 02:32 AM	#1
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	why? oh why? this truck is absolutely amazing. beautiful restomod. why use everything all original and a steering wheel from late 70s early 80s? its just WRONG! nice truck huh? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9" Last edited by dinnut; 12-07-2003 at 02:36 AM.

12-07-2003, 02:33 AM	#2
Mrs72shadetree YES ITS MINE Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 241	I have to agree it just ain't right .. __________________ 97 Lumina 69 short step i got it and no he cant drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO DALE JR.!!!! I love chihuahua's Bassett, Va

12-07-2003, 02:34 AM	#3
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	It's amazing how just a steering wheel changes the look of the whole interior! I agree - after all that work, spring for the stock wheel. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

12-07-2003, 02:36 AM	#4
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Stock wheel PLEASE!!! LOL...definitely needs it. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

12-07-2003, 02:50 AM	#6
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	he even had the floor mats painted to match the red interior. too much red i agree needs some black to offset it __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-07-2003, 02:49 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I'd rather see the red int go and keep the wheel. (Not that I like the wheel) JMO though.

12-07-2003, 02:54 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	floor mats painted? Huh? It has carpet man.

12-07-2003, 02:59 AM	#9
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	um hold on its in another pic http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=39409 theres a link to the page see the mat? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-07-2003, 03:07 AM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I dont think the mats are painted ... you can buy them red.

12-07-2003, 03:10 AM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You guys are funny. I wish my truck looked that good.

12-07-2003, 03:15 AM	#12
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	to much red my future is so bright i gotta wear shades __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

12-07-2003, 03:15 AM	#13
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	were just bored....lol __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

12-07-2003, 03:20 AM	#14
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	I dunno? I think it looks semi-cool...Wouldnt be my forst choice, but maybe he just had one laying around. I myself have a mostly stock 71 and I have a wheel out of a 90 chevy and I like it alot. Oh, and I am a new member of the S.O.S. club so technically it's ok lol __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

12-07-2003, 05:26 AM	#16
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Yeah....the interior needs to be all black! Or maybe grey... I love stock wheels......nothing like the feeling of power i get from holding on to my 17" monster stock wheel __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-07-2003, 06:01 AM	#17
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i thought only the cheyenne models had that oh so tacky (but oh so cool looking) woodgrain trim everywhere. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650



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12-07-2003, 10:59 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Tach ain't factory. Too much red and the steering wheel need's to go!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-07-2003, 12:20 PM	#19
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	You guys really need to lighten up. Someone takes the time to build a sweet ride and it gets picked apart because "Oh my God it's not totally original!!"? By people who supposedly love all 67-72s? I could even see if it was a total junker or had truly distasteful styling, but you know any of us would be proud to have that in our driveway. Sorry to vent but this kind of stuff really gets me going fast. John __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-07-2003, 12:43 PM	#20
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Wish my truck was as nice! (maybe not that color, but definitely nice) __________________ "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"

12-07-2003, 12:45 PM	#21
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	yeah the wheel aint right but its sure a far cry better than the trucks i drive lol ill take it!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2003, 01:32 PM	#23
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	John makes a good point. Also, it's lowered, has aftermarket wheels & tires, a tonneau cover, and the exhaust (tips at least) is not stock. So it's not 100% original. Sure looks nice, though! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-07-2003, 01:35 PM	#24
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	column swap? Do you suppose he just swapped out the whole column to get a tilt and left the steering wheel? Looks okay to me, if it works for him. I've seen lots of pics of Cavalier steering wheels used by folks on this board. What I don't get, is the need for a tach with an automatic tranny. My Nissan has one, too. Now if the vehicle was set up for the quarter mile with a B&M shifter on it, that would be different. just ramblin, scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

12-07-2003, 01:37 PM	#25
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Man I would roll that sweet black biotch in a "heartbeat". I love the red interior too. I would have to chunk those mats out as I go down the road though... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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