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03-20-2002, 12:23 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW Washington
Posts: 1,006
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What's the best truck to restore (Poll).
I dont think I'll atempt a 67. Too many diffrent parts from the others, and not real fond of the small window.
Should I restore a SWB 2wd or a 4x4 SWB? Which of the two is harder to find (I live in the NW), and therefore deservs a dry space in the garage first? and what year? I cant decide. Help! Darren
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Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super |
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03-20-2002, 12:26 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
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Any longhorn you can find.
 ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one!  Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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03-20-2002, 12:30 AM
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Never Done?
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Ohio
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Good to hear you're keeping away from the 67's (all the more chance I'll get one!). Personally I like 2wd's, but swb 4wd's are more rare. If you're going for rare, go 4x4.
------------------ - Adam L. Vogel I go to Raymond Walters (University of Cincinnati) Hope to own a truck soon! Jim Aust's Circus Wagon is my inspiration. |
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03-20-2002, 12:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,281
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Best truck to restore?????
...........mine,....take as long as you'd like, just let me knowwhen to come get the finished 67 CST...hehehe Bryan in So.Dak ------------------ Bryan in South Dakota -67 CST(CE147J122461)327-4bbl(missing) w/TH400 w/AC,PS,PB,3pc bench/bucket seat,small window,LWB. orig. blue/blue. needs serious restoration -67 CST(plain janer) 283/MT LWB ---soon to look like 68 with 350/TH350 ShortWide Box -2000 Silverado 1/2ton 2wd x-cab w/4th door ***future projects*** A 67/68 CST,SWB,350/TH350,Lowered 5/7, rollin' on 17's, not air bagged.using above listed 67 CST (janer)
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My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White |
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03-20-2002, 12:37 AM
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72 Cheyenne
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Diego
Posts: 2,086
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Cheyenne Super SWB 4X4 is popular right now but I think any 67-72 restored is a gem any way you look at it. I personally like the 3/4 ton longbeds, big, tough and bad ass!
------------------ Restored 72 Cheyenne C20 San Diego, CA |
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03-20-2002, 12:38 AM
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Jostrans68
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Bloomington indiana
Posts: 1,182
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I am a 68 fan like the grills the best. 67,s ok but i like the markers. So for me 68's float my boat.................My 2 cents
------------------ 68 c20 in progress 327 TH400 tach dash Disc Brakes and soon 3.90 rear gears.. have many new parts now just need the time..... Sound Familar
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03-20-2002, 12:40 AM
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I need another Barley Pop
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Grants Pass, OR
Posts: 1,629
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Well, not all 67's came with the small back window so look for one with the bid window option. Panoramic I believe is the option (I would have to go look at my glovebox to confirm). Aside from that, build whatever suits you. I like them all but am partial to the 67-68 front clip.
Best of luck to ya on your project, keep us posted and what you decide. ------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR
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67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness" 
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03-20-2002, 12:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,281
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A frien of mine sold a orig. 72 4x4 Cheyenne Super, Small block, AC...with repainted Yellow/White orig. two-tone...for something like $12,500.00 back in '99. I always thought that was quite universally wanted. not quite a longhorn or SWB but quite desireable in the market, I think..
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My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White |
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03-20-2002, 12:50 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Salem , Oregon 97301
Posts: 1,796
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I personaly like the 67 swb 2wd And Darren you seen my daily driver 72 swb 4x4 . Any restored 67/72 truck would be nice .
[This message has been edited by jose (edited March 20, 2002).] |
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03-20-2002, 12:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW Washington
Posts: 1,006
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Jose, I loved that picture you sent of that 67swb you used to have! That 72 swb 4x4 you have is sure nice too! I guess a guy just to have one of each! Darren
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Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super |
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03-20-2002, 01:02 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Ok...a '72, GMC, Sierra Grande, Longhorn.
Hows that? 402 of course, speed control, auto, buckets, am/fm, spotlight, shoulder harneses... oh wait, that's MY dream truck...sorry. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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03-20-2002, 01:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW Washington
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Longhornmail, Thats OK!! It's all good! That's what I wan't to hear! What you guys would do! I think I must eventually have several of these trucks though. I just can't decide where to start! Darren
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Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super |
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03-20-2002, 01:16 AM
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Recovering Truck Driver
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Orleans, NE USA
Posts: 1,883
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I gotta say a 72 custom short box stepside 4x4, at least that's what I picked out. restoration is currently on hold due to lack of funds and I can't bring myself to take it apart just yet, too much fun to drive.
------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE
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67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska |
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03-20-2002, 02:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,281
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My choice of all 67-72 made:
A 67 CST 2wd just like the first one listed in my profile, but, adding Tilt, Tach, Posi. and orig. red as color...and a short wide box.... all as original options... So, I'm assembling as if it were that exact orig. truck...yes I'm building a clone... Bryan in So.Dak ------------------ Bryan in South Dakota -67 CST(CE147J122461)327-4bbl(missing) w/TH400 w/AC,PS,PB,3pc bench/bucket seat,small window,LWB. orig. blue/blue. needs serious restoration -67 CST(plain janer) 283/MT LWB ---soon to look like 68 with 350/TH350 ShortWide Box -2000 Silverado 1/2ton 2wd x-cab w/4th door ***future projects*** A 67/68 CST,SWB,350/TH350,Lowered 5/7, rollin' on 17's, not air bagged.using above listed 67 CST (janer)
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My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White |
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03-20-2002, 07:30 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
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If this is your first resto, and you plan on getting more trucks in the future, grab your checkbook and buy whatever style truck that is the cleanest and highest option truck that you can affored.
------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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03-20-2002, 07:44 AM
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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
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Anything 1972 or older. What kind? That's just a matter of preferrance. So what flavor do you like?
These are "real" trucks made with real metal. No matter which body style or year you choose, it will only increase in value. ------------------ 63 Impala*66 Chevelle SS*69 Chevelle*69 C10 Stepside*71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html
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Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 |
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03-20-2002, 07:57 AM
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Carolina Classic Trucks
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: The South
Posts: 792
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I must say 67 as well! I like the front clip and it is the only one with out the sidemarkers. I would upgrade to power steering, power disk brakes, tilt, tach, and a/c of course. I like the big window on a 67 though. I just basically described my project that I'm on right now. hehe Really any 67-72, 2 or 4X4 would be awesome!
------------------ "FOUNDING MEMBER" of ClassicHeartbeat My Website<A HREF="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/srcjeeper/lst?.dir=/67+truck&.view=t" TARGET=_blank> My 67 CST</A> Carolina Classic Trucks Inc. - coming soon
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03-20-2002, 08:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: alabama
Posts: 156
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what about a '69 blazer?less than 5000 were made so they are pretty rare.
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03-20-2002, 12:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: East Central, MO
Posts: 11,336
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Best Bang for your buck, IMO, Shortbed, stepside, fleetside, K5, 4X4, and in no certain order.
------------------ 67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com |
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03-20-2002, 01:39 PM
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Got 20's????
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Aberdeen SD
Posts: 1,451
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Just make sure it is a longbed. Dont do those short looking thingies. Anything is fine. Everybody respects a restored truck whether or not it is a short, long or longhorn bed. Or you could do something different and take a 2 ton body with the extremely wide fenders and put it on a 1/2 ton frame and slam it to the ground. HMMMMM. wonder what that would look like?
------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota
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99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road. |
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03-20-2002, 01:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Calgary/Alberta/Canada
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1969 Chevy 4x4
------------------ 1969 Chev 4x4 9" of lift,327cid,38/16/16.5 Super Swapers,Factory Tack,Powder Coated almost everything.
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1969 Chev 4x4 9" of lift,327cid,38/16/16.5 Super Swampers,Factory Tack,Powder Coated Frame and other misc.  Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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03-20-2002, 01:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Grapevine, Tx.
Posts: 2,142
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1968 50th Anniversary swb
The more options the better. ------------------ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 76051 71 1/2 ton swb 307 pg 69 Jaguar XK-E 4.2 Roadster
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John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS |
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03-20-2002, 02:01 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: U$A
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I'd like a '69 k20 longbed (stepside) in anniversary monkey**** brown ('69 was a good year - Mets / Knicks / Woodstock, and of course the 'position')
------------------ : 69 C20 : anything with tits or wheels is nothing but trouble ... |
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03-20-2002, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA
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I am a fan of the SWB super cheyenne 72'
sam
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03-20-2002, 02:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Slaughter, La
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Those old long ugly Lognhorns are starting to grow on me! I have never seen one in Louisiana. We have always been backwards.
 Gotta love the SWB 4x4's. Rides like a tank, looks better than a corvette. ------------------ 71 C20 Cheyenne 71 K10 SWB Cheyenne 72 C10 Cheyenne
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68 50th Longhorn Custom Camper 396 A/C 25 options 71 C20 Cheyenne 71 K10 SWB Cheyenne 72 C10 Cheyenne ----------------------- Slaughter, La |
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