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fleetimus · 03-20-2009, 11:53 AM

I picked up an original 67 long bed, factory a/c and power steering. Would it be better to restore it original or do the usual upgrades.

Thanks for any input

d4xycrq · 03-20-2009, 11:59 AM

Fleet,

Only you can answer your question. <restore or upgrade> If I were you, I'd restore to original.

Ray

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Originally Posted by fleetimus

I picked up an original 67 long bed, factory a/c and power steering. Would it be better to restore it original or do the usual upgrades.

[Thanks for any input

Robert8096 · 03-20-2009, 12:02 PM

If it is all there and not hacked up from previous owners then I say back to original.

ChevLoRay · 03-20-2009, 12:29 PM

Restore the body. Drop the attitude....2.5 inches lower in front, 4 in the rear; convert to discs up front. You'll enjoy the drive and the look will be enhanced. Replace the front bumper with the chrome one and add the factory chrome (matching) bumper to the rear. Replace the wood in the bed, if it is wood, and add some stainless strips in place of the black steel ones. If you use the ECE components, you'll still be able to place a load in it and use it like a truck if that is your desire. If not using it to haul, it'll look good and ride good, too.

**fine69** · 03-20-2009, 12:49 PM

67 1/2 ton with AC???? NO power brakes.

Drop it, Keep the body stock including the color.

Longhorn Man · 03-20-2009, 04:28 PM

very droolable.
Build it like YOU want it.
If you plan to build it for someone else, then ask that person.
If you plan to try and make some money off of it, (build to flip) then build it as cheap as possible, and you probably still wont break even.

That is a very neat truck... 67s were not commonly equipped with small blocks nor A/C... the small back window makes it even neater.
I could tell you what I'd do to it, but that ain't what you asked for.

**70cst** · 03-20-2009, 05:00 PM

The replies all show wisdom...I would keep it as close to stock as possible except...lower it a bit (2"-4")...front disc brakes for safety. You have a special truck.

oceanview · 03-20-2009, 04:59 PM

You don't see alot of all origonal trucks out there! You can always add wheels and drop it later if you want.

Sinister · 03-20-2009, 05:17 PM

That's some sweet patina. I'd lower it and drive it.

71BB_LWB · 03-20-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

That's some sweet patina. I'd lower it and drive it.

That's what I was thinking!
Make it mechanically sound and drop it a little and drive it, you can't buy that kind of patina it has to come with the truck and yours has it.
Any way you go you can't loose! Good luck.

weasel29gm · 03-20-2009, 07:12 PM

I see ''HOT ROD''!!!!!

OARNGESI · 03-20-2009, 08:48 PM

I say restore it and add all the extras you want to enjoy the truck better

NWD02 · 03-20-2009, 08:55 PM

I'd say whatever you like the best, throw resale value out the window..... It's your truck, you'll be driving it.

factorystock · 03-20-2009, 09:30 PM

Once you modify, your personal tastes take hold, which is fine , but if you plan to sell, you better hope the new owners taste match yours.Serious collectors usually prefer unaltered original vehicles.The truck will keep appreciating in value just the way it sits on the trailer(looks like a barn find).I would leave any modification thoughs to the white truck in the avatar.

Jim Osborne · 03-20-2009, 10:39 PM

I see big block up front and tubs out back oh yea 3" stright pipes

big_al_71 · 03-20-2009, 11:10 PM

I see it on 22's out back 20's out front laying low and thats it no paint job nothing shiny but the wheels.

03-20-2009, 11:53 AM	#1
fleetimus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Auburn,Ca USA Posts: 369	Looking for opinions I picked up an original 67 long bed, factory a/c and power steering. Would it be better to restore it original or do the usual upgrades. Thanks for any input __________________ 68 Chevy l/b, 4 whl disc in the foothills of No Calif

03-20-2009, 12:02 PM	#3
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Looking for opinions If it is all there and not hacked up from previous owners then I say back to original.

03-20-2009, 12:29 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Looking for opinions Restore the body. Drop the attitude....2.5 inches lower in front, 4 in the rear; convert to discs up front. You'll enjoy the drive and the look will be enhanced. Replace the front bumper with the chrome one and add the factory chrome (matching) bumper to the rear. Replace the wood in the bed, if it is wood, and add some stainless strips in place of the black steel ones. If you use the ECE components, you'll still be able to place a load in it and use it like a truck if that is your desire. If not using it to haul, it'll look good and ride good, too. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-20-2009, 12:49 PM	#5
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Looking for opinions 67 1/2 ton with AC???? NO power brakes. Drop it, Keep the body stock including the color. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

03-20-2009, 04:28 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Looking for opinions very droolable. Build it like YOU want it. If you plan to build it for someone else, then ask that person. If you plan to try and make some money off of it, (build to flip) then build it as cheap as possible, and you probably still wont break even. That is a very neat truck... 67s were not commonly equipped with small blocks nor A/C... the small back window makes it even neater. I could tell you what I'd do to it, but that ain't what you asked for.

03-20-2009, 05:00 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Looking for opinions The replies all show wisdom...I would keep it as close to stock as possible except...lower it a bit (2"-4")...front disc brakes for safety. You have a special truck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 03-20-2009 at 05:00 PM.

03-20-2009, 04:59 PM	#8
oceanview Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 10	Re: Looking for opinions You don't see alot of all origonal trucks out there! You can always add wheels and drop it later if you want.

03-20-2009, 05:17 PM	#9
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Looking for opinions That's some sweet patina. I'd lower it and drive it. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

03-20-2009, 07:12 PM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Re: Looking for opinions I see ''HOT ROD''!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-20-2009, 08:48 PM	#12
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Looking for opinions I say restore it and add all the extras you want to enjoy the truck better __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-20-2009, 08:55 PM	#13
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Looking for opinions I'd say whatever you like the best, throw resale value out the window..... It's your truck, you'll be driving it.

03-20-2009, 09:30 PM	#14
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Looking for opinions Once you modify, your personal tastes take hold, which is fine , but if you plan to sell, you better hope the new owners taste match yours.Serious collectors usually prefer unaltered original vehicles.The truck will keep appreciating in value just the way it sits on the trailer(looks like a barn find).I would leave any modification thoughs to the white truck in the avatar.

03-20-2009, 10:39 PM	#15
Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: Looking for opinions I see big block up front and tubs out back oh yea 3" stright pipes

03-20-2009, 11:10 PM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Looking for opinions I see it on 22's out back 20's out front laying low and thats it no paint job nothing shiny but the wheels. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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