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gutterman01 · 01-05-2004, 12:17 AM

http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...tem=2452306735

would you use this color?

*rage'nrat638* · 01-05-2004, 12:23 AM

LOOK'S GOOD .......COLOR THAT IS

lot's of mods. on this one?

dinnut · 01-05-2004, 12:24 AM

thats..... weird. i dont like the 67-68 grille painted like that. the frotn fender flares are just weird! body work appears to be pretty good though. a late model dash? the chop isnt that bad... windshield was layed back excessive. the color would be decent with chromed grill and all that stuff...

*1972C10* · 01-05-2004, 12:30 AM

Kinda different THey could have done a better job welding the firewall onto it.

fast_dev · 01-05-2004, 12:36 AM

check out the front fenders, they used the wheel lip from the 94 there also, i don't like this truck but you gotta appreciate all the work that went into it. Dev.

SEVEND2 · 01-05-2004, 12:42 AM

not bad I kinda like it

ROAD DOG · 01-05-2004, 12:43 AM

A lot of love went into that truck. But You can't tell if that truck is old or new . It looks like frankenstien!!!!

zenish · 01-05-2004, 12:45 AM

i wonder how difficult it would be to put a 69 cab on a 94 frame?

krazy_texan · 01-05-2004, 02:20 AM

dont like the truck itself but i do admire the skill of whoever did the bodywork

*1972C10* · 01-05-2004, 03:00 AM

Prolly work out about as good as putting a 67-72 cab on a 73-87 i would imagine it would sit to high after makin custom mounts that would hold it

**Canadian694x4** · 01-05-2004, 03:31 AM

Well I Dunno...

tomsC10R · 01-05-2004, 03:36 AM

Personally, I don't like it. But it looks like they did a good job of what they were doing

Injected68LS1 · 01-05-2004, 04:06 AM

i think it's ugly

useRc10 · 01-05-2004, 04:09 AM

dont like it but at least the wheel wells match...

Frankd · 01-05-2004, 05:43 AM

I'm doing mine in rasberry ( a little lighter )

**Palf70Step** · 01-05-2004, 07:41 AM

Lots of good work and thought went into it. Looks good by me.

cag17 · 01-05-2004, 09:07 AM

I am not a fan of the newer model beds but I would have cut the back step to make it look a little sleeker. I like that custom look but this is a little too much for me.

Wootdog · 01-05-2004, 10:00 AM

But then I like highly modified vehicles. Get the best of both worlds. Wootdog

JayDubBlazer · 01-05-2004, 10:18 AM

I think it would look better if it were lower with bigger wheels. I do like the fact that he matched the wheel wells up. I agree with dinnut with the chop, it just doesn't look right.

onetoncrewcab · 01-05-2004, 10:23 AM

I was just going to post the same thing that JayDubBlazer posted. They at least took the time to get the wheel openings to match front and back. I like the truck. A lot of good craftmanship in this.
MJ

VTKidder · 01-05-2004, 10:54 AM

1994 bed
1994 firewall
1994 interior
1994 engine
1994 transmission
1994 front fender wheelwell

Why the hell not just buy a 1994 pickup and chop it? At this point, you've removed EVERY part of the '68 that was '68ish except the grille. With the work he did, it would be easier and cheaper to buy a 1994, chop it and graft in the '68 grille. I'll never understand

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**CPNE** · 01-05-2004, 11:03 AM

Looks like "Extreme Makovers" meets "Monster Garage"

To answer the question, I have no problem with the color though it would not make my top 5. It needs chrome trim as I never liked the monochromatic scheme (except on the mid-80's Monte Carlo SS)

hgs_notes · 01-05-2004, 11:08 AM

I like it. I think it really looks like a concept truck gone retro, like what ford did with the mustang this last year. It's an old truck with a modern look. I wouldn't have done the dash and it would look much better with largewr wheels and a couple more inches drop, but I like it.

HG

Jerdog · 01-06-2004, 02:47 AM

I don't like it. The way the late model and early model parts are blended make it look funny. But to each their own.

Lucky59 · 01-06-2004, 02:55 AM

That color is off of PT Cruisers, I was actually gonna use that exact color on my 59' but found a nice Corvette blue instead. Still a very nice color, however the truck it is sitting on is a bit "different". It isnt my cup of tea, or bottle of beer if you will... But it takes skill to do that, and I admire it.

Lucky

01-05-2004, 12:17 AM	#1
gutterman01 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: kentucky Posts: 240	what do you think of this truck? http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...tem=2452306735 would you use this color?

01-05-2004, 12:24 AM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats..... weird. i dont like the 67-68 grille painted like that. the frotn fender flares are just weird! body work appears to be pretty good though. a late model dash? the chop isnt that bad... windshield was layed back excessive. the color would be decent with chromed grill and all that stuff... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-05-2004, 12:36 AM	#5
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	check out the front fenders, they used the wheel lip from the 94 there also, i don't like this truck but you gotta appreciate all the work that went into it. Dev. __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

01-05-2004, 12:42 AM	#6
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	not bad I kinda like it __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

01-05-2004, 12:43 AM	#7
ROAD DOG Top of the foodchain Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 3.5 miles from Mile Hi Stadium Posts: 127	A lot of love went into that truck. But You can't tell if that truck is old or new . It looks like frankenstien!!!! __________________ 1970 K-10 4x4 1975 Jeep CJ-5 4x4 1990 Jeep XJ 4x4 Smell the Magic!

01-05-2004, 12:23 AM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	LOOK'S GOOD .......COLOR THAT IS lot's of mods. on this one?

01-05-2004, 12:30 AM	#4
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Kinda different THey could have done a better job welding the firewall onto it.

01-05-2004, 12:45 AM	#8
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	i wonder how difficult it would be to put a 69 cab on a 94 frame?

01-05-2004, 02:20 AM	#9
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	dont like the truck itself but i do admire the skill of whoever did the bodywork __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-05-2004, 03:00 AM	#10
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Prolly work out about as good as putting a 67-72 cab on a 73-87 i would imagine it would sit to high after makin custom mounts that would hold it

01-05-2004, 03:31 AM	#11
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Well I Dunno... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 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 2 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 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

01-05-2004, 03:36 AM	#12
tomsC10R Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 281	Personally, I don't like it. But it looks like they did a good job of what they were doing __________________ Tom 1968 C10 LWB. 402 BB, Holley MPI, 700R4. 4wheel Hydroboost Disk Brakes.

01-05-2004, 04:06 AM	#13
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	i think it's ugly __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

01-05-2004, 04:09 AM	#14
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	dont like it but at least the wheel wells match... __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

01-05-2004, 05:43 AM	#15
Frankd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mauk, Ga Posts: 76	I'm doing mine in rasberry ( a little lighter ) __________________ 72 c-10 81 c-30 67 c-10 just sittin in the woods) 70 C-10 " " " " to compleete frames 67, 70 - in woods 2002 toyota tundra. 12 yr old son has , 72 Charger, 78 Ramcharger and 85 ford wrecker



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01-05-2004, 07:41 AM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,817	Lots of good work and thought went into it. Looks good by me. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-05-2004, 09:07 AM	#17
cag17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 140	I am not a fan of the newer model beds but I would have cut the back step to make it look a little sleeker. I like that custom look but this is a little too much for me. __________________ Bowtie Club of the Carolinas

01-05-2004, 10:00 AM	#18
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Sweet But then I like highly modified vehicles. Get the best of both worlds. Wootdog __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

01-05-2004, 10:18 AM	#19
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	I think it would look better if it were lower with bigger wheels. I do like the fact that he matched the wheel wells up. I agree with dinnut with the chop, it just doesn't look right. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-05-2004, 10:23 AM	#20
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	I was just going to post the same thing that JayDubBlazer posted. They at least took the time to get the wheel openings to match front and back. I like the truck. A lot of good craftmanship in this. MJ __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

01-05-2004, 10:54 AM	#21
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	1994 bed 1994 firewall 1994 interior 1994 engine 1994 transmission 1994 front fender wheelwell Why the hell not just buy a 1994 pickup and chop it? At this point, you've removed EVERY part of the '68 that was '68ish except the grille. With the work he did, it would be easier and cheaper to buy a 1994, chop it and graft in the '68 grille. I'll never understand .

01-05-2004, 11:03 AM	#22
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Looks like "Extreme Makovers" meets "Monster Garage" To answer the question, I have no problem with the color though it would not make my top 5. It needs chrome trim as I never liked the monochromatic scheme (except on the mid-80's Monte Carlo SS) __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-05-2004, 11:08 AM	#23
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	I like it. I think it really looks like a concept truck gone retro, like what ford did with the mustang this last year. It's an old truck with a modern look. I wouldn't have done the dash and it would look much better with largewr wheels and a couple more inches drop, but I like it. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

01-06-2004, 02:47 AM	#24
Jerdog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 38	I don't like it. The way the late model and early model parts are blended make it look funny. But to each their own.

01-06-2004, 02:55 AM	#25
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	That color is off of PT Cruisers, I was actually gonna use that exact color on my 59' but found a nice Corvette blue instead. Still a very nice color, however the truck it is sitting on is a bit "different". It isnt my cup of tea, or bottle of beer if you will... But it takes skill to do that, and I admire it. Lucky __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

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