nostalgic trucks...lets see em.

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We can do it how we like.But,when it comes to nostalgia with 67-72s you need to be from that era.These things just ain`t`50s nostalgic.The whole thing with being nostalgic is about being period-correct.It`s use what they had up to that point and/or what they were currently doing.Maybe 5 years ahead,like later in the`70s.There were guy`s lost in the`50s in the`70s,but they were "out of it",so to speak.They were more "trucker-style" guys out there doing trucks than greasers,though.There were the hot 1/2 tons where they were low and had nice wheels.And,there were 3/4 tons that were outfitted for a purpose and dressed up a bit.There was always the snazzed-up 1 ton wreckers and all,too.Basically,it`s Chrome Reverse,Torque Thrusts,Cragars,Keystones,Chrome and Aluminum slots,and finned aluminum wheels...later Rallyes.Tires would be wide ovals,usually with white letters,tonneaus,dual pipes or side pipes,lowered some,bed rails(and more tacky,like grab handles),and they had tube grills.
Here`s my`71 CustomCamper/20 cruising "sans camper".It`s got the aluminum slots,wide on back for hauling(& good looks).The white tonneau looks good with the paint.But,it`s job is to protect the wood floor when camper is removed.Headers,duals,cam,intake...mild perfoemance to enhance hauling ability(and it`s a hot rod off-duty)...



With camper it`s nostalgic since the camper is original to the truck and original graphics painted ochre to match...