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vsoree · 07-01-2009, 04:11 PM

How did you pick your theme, did you see another truck that gave you ideals or you thought it up yourself? tell the truth, heres the truck that inspired me ;D
Mine

And my motivator

oldgmc · 07-01-2009, 04:32 PM

I like and use my trucks as trucks so no need for a theme. I just keep them stock.

AceX · 07-01-2009, 05:03 PM

Ya' know what's wierd, That orange truck was the reason I started working on my truck too.

I work with the "Less is more" approach. If you keep things simple it will make things easier later on, and it won't go out of style.

asphaltburner · 07-01-2009, 05:20 PM

Yo! FRANKENTRUCK evolved because of the available parts,...but no theme. A '73 donor flatbed with the NP205, a VERY heavy duty (5560lb rated) full-floating rear axle, and a Dana 44 front with Warn locking hubs. The FRANKENTRUCK was supposed to be a cab for the flatbed, but is in FAR better shape, so it became the build! It came from four years in a cow pasture near the border with Wyoming (20+ miles north of my place). It contributed the TH400:

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All else new and rebuilt, including a 325hp 350 I built, and a machined, twin-stick NP205. Bodywork and paint is left to do (obviously!).
Lots of parts from different sources,...my wife dubbed it "FRANKENTRUCK".
Origonal color?
Medium green metallic. I'll duplicate it.
Theme: responsive, good gas mileage, heavy duty,...FRANKENTRUCK.
A success!
Todd.

mongoose · 07-01-2009, 05:33 PM

im building it like i've built anything else... low, black, and fast..

Scootin 81 C20 · 07-01-2009, 05:55 PM

When I bought mine, I knew I was going to build it in my own, classic style.

Thanks
Benjamin.

vsoree · 07-01-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

Ya' know what's wierd, That orange truck was the reason I started working on my truck too.

I work with the "Less is more" approach. If you keep things simple it will make things easier later on, and it won't go out of style.

Man I love your truck. I think the older I get the more I like the classic look. If this was 10 years ago I would of shaved everything in site.

flamingbig10 · 07-01-2009, 09:53 PM

I don't how I picked a theme it just happened
in less than 3 months it from a truck that was a bout to be crushed to this

pig rig · 07-01-2009, 10:59 PM

IT was easy for me I needed a big truck with big wheels and alot of motor to make up for my other short comings

**N2TRUX** · 07-01-2009, 11:08 PM

I built my 77 like it is because it was too nice to cut up. I had planned the same theme with my 82 Blazer but things got out of hand. Too bad I had to sell it.

Ironically the orange truck posted was built like it is because of my 77 Cheyenne. Cory saw it at TX Heatwave and decided he had to have one like it.

He did a sweet job on it...

84 400 · 07-01-2009, 11:18 PM

Well I am building my 84 in more of a clean classic hotrod style. No real insperation but It will never be lowered or on low pro tires. I do like the look and all but really enjoy the ride of stock trucks. My 77 is another story. I am building that with the theame of a 1970's offroad truck. you know 33's and a 4 inch lift. I offroad this truck and honestly it puts more of a smile on my face hearing pine trees leaving "pin striping" then waxing my 84 ever does!

smashingchuck · 07-01-2009, 11:36 PM

I watch what everyone else is doing then do the opposite. It never gets boring, and you never run out of ways to make your life more difficult.

menace121978 · 07-02-2009, 12:01 AM

i just know how she's "supposed" to look...

but in all honesty ken's truck is my inspiration because i know thats how my grandpa would have wanted her to look like.

rome704 · 07-02-2009, 12:13 AM

mine

motivation

LiveAnimals · 07-02-2009, 12:47 AM

I dont have any pics but, I always wanted it to be gunmetal with grey or black rallys.

TexasJeff · 07-02-2009, 06:38 AM

I remember when I bought mine, the first purpose for mine was to pull my pop up camper. Lots of guys asked me why are you building a 3/4 ton, I would just tell them that I like the looks of the more heavy duty trucks. I like the classic style with my own little twist (the newer molding and wheels).

grinch4om · 07-02-2009, 06:42 AM

mine was a rock stock clean as a pin that got 13.5 MPG and wouldn't pull your hat off your head. Found a suburban with the right side wiped out but the 454 and drivetrain was perfect and relativly new. Figured if 13.5 was it, might as well slap curbs so...

cayoterun · 07-02-2009, 08:02 AM

Build your truck like you like it. Take ideas by bits and pieces of others, throw in some ideas of your own, then it will be YOUR truck, the way you want it. This hobby of car/truck building wouldn't be any fun, if we all drove VW Beetles.

When I was working on older cars, mostly convertibles. I'd buy a model and try different looks and paint until I had what I liked, then set it on a shelf in the shop. Kept me inspired to keep working when I'd get stumped or short on money.

Good luck, and if you like it, that's what's important. It's your truck.

Cayoterun

vsoree · 07-02-2009, 08:30 AM

I asked this question before and someone said this truck. Boy did this bring back memories.

YouTube - Ein Colt für alle Fälle, Fall Guy - GMC...

JohnC · 07-02-2009, 08:36 AM

Ken your truck is an inspiration for A LOT of people. The good thing about cars and trucks is that inspiration can come from anywhere. Some, like have been stated already, take inspiration from what it was originally. Some take it from what their parents, or grand parents did. Some try to do the opposite of whatever is popular right now. That's what makes this addiction so great. Eveyone has different tastes, and everyone in some way appreciates the outcome. It may not be the way some people would have done it, but they appreciate the effort, or some little thing on it may spark inspiration for some idea of your own. That is why I love to look at all the threads on here to see what people are doing and have done. What works, and what doesn't. Inspiration is everywhere on here in some way or another.

menace121978 · 07-02-2009, 08:51 AM

well said john.

Scootin 81 C20 · 07-02-2009, 11:07 AM

The Fall Guy is why I wanted to buy my buddies truck. All it was missing is the gold, the brush guard, and the roll bar.

Thanks
Benjamin.

80chevyshortbox · 07-02-2009, 01:40 PM

When i Got It-

my insparation for my truck is my dads old truck. for my hole life he has been telling me how much he loved that truck. he always says he had so much fun driving it and it was the best truck he ever had. so i decided to rebuild one with him.

sorry i dont have any pics of it. he had to sell it cuse he got kids lol.

Scootin 81 C20 · 07-02-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80chevyshortbox

When i Got It-

my insparation for my truck is my dads old truck. for my hole life he has been telling me how much he loved that truck. he always says he had so much fun driving it and it was the best truck he ever had. so i decided to rebuild one with him.

sorry i dont have any pics of it. he had to sell it cuse he got kids lol.

Dude, I haven't seen wheels like that in a long time. Gotta love those Daisy Mags.

Thanks
Benjamin.

boatpuller · 07-02-2009, 02:57 PM

i have always wanted a lowered two tone swb.i had to keep with the two tone look.so,in order to get a stock two tone to look right.you need to keep trim and other area's stock in appearence.you can get a little wild with paint color's and lowering,wheel size if you like.there really wasn't a whole lot of two tones like mine to go by.and the fact it isn't my daily driver or work truck has allowed me to do a few things different.

07-01-2009, 04:11 PM	#1
vsoree Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston/ Boston Posts: 83	When you bought your truck, How did..... How did you pick your theme, did you see another truck that gave you ideals or you thought it up yourself? tell the truth, heres the truck that inspired me ;D Mine And my motivator __________________ Stay blessed not Stressed!

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oldgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nj Posts: 54	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... I like and use my trucks as trucks so no need for a theme. I just keep them stock.

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AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... Ya' know what's wierd, That orange truck was the reason I started working on my truck too. I work with the "Less is more" approach. If you keep things simple it will make things easier later on, and it won't go out of style. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

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asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... Yo! FRANKENTRUCK evolved because of the available parts,...but no theme. A '73 donor flatbed with the NP205, a VERY heavy duty (5560lb rated) full-floating rear axle, and a Dana 44 front with Warn locking hubs. The FRANKENTRUCK was supposed to be a cab for the flatbed, but is in FAR better shape, so it became the build! It came from four years in a cow pasture near the border with Wyoming (20+ miles north of my place). It contributed the TH400: All else new and rebuilt, including a 325hp 350 I built, and a machined, twin-stick NP205. Bodywork and paint is left to do (obviously!). Lots of parts from different sources,...my wife dubbed it "FRANKENTRUCK". Origonal color? Medium green metallic. I'll duplicate it. Theme: responsive, good gas mileage, heavy duty,...FRANKENTRUCK. A success! Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

07-01-2009, 05:33 PM	#5
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... im building it like i've built anything else... low, black, and fast.. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

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Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... When I bought mine, I knew I was going to build it in my own, classic style. Thanks Benjamin. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

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flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... I don't how I picked a theme it just happened in less than 3 months it from a truck that was a bout to be crushed to this __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

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pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... IT was easy for me I needed a big truck with big wheels and alot of motor to make up for my other short comings __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG Last edited by pig rig; 07-01-2009 at 11:01 PM.

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... I built my 77 like it is because it was too nice to cut up. I had planned the same theme with my 82 Blazer but things got out of hand. Too bad I had to sell it. Ironically the orange truck posted was built like it is because of my 77 Cheyenne. Cory saw it at TX Heatwave and decided he had to have one like it. He did a sweet job on it... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-01-2009 at 11:11 PM.

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84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... Well I am building my 84 in more of a clean classic hotrod style. No real insperation but It will never be lowered or on low pro tires. I do like the look and all but really enjoy the ride of stock trucks. My 77 is another story. I am building that with the theame of a 1970's offroad truck. you know 33's and a 4 inch lift. I offroad this truck and honestly it puts more of a smile on my face hearing pine trees leaving "pin striping" then waxing my 84 ever does! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

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smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... I watch what everyone else is doing then do the opposite. It never gets boring, and you never run out of ways to make your life more difficult. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

07-02-2009, 12:01 AM	#13
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... i just know how she's "supposed" to look... but in all honesty ken's truck is my inspiration because i know thats how my grandpa would have wanted her to look like. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 07-02-2009 at 12:28 AM.

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rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... mine motivation __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

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LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... I dont have any pics but, I always wanted it to be gunmetal with grey or black rallys. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

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07-02-2009, 06:42 AM	#17
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... mine was a rock stock clean as a pin that got 13.5 MPG and wouldn't pull your hat off your head. Found a suburban with the right side wiped out but the 454 and drivetrain was perfect and relativly new. Figured if 13.5 was it, might as well slap curbs so... Attached Images

07-02-2009, 08:02 AM	#18
cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... Build your truck like you like it. Take ideas by bits and pieces of others, throw in some ideas of your own, then it will be YOUR truck, the way you want it. This hobby of car/truck building wouldn't be any fun, if we all drove VW Beetles. When I was working on older cars, mostly convertibles. I'd buy a model and try different looks and paint until I had what I liked, then set it on a shelf in the shop. Kept me inspired to keep working when I'd get stumped or short on money. Good luck, and if you like it, that's what's important. It's your truck. Cayoterun __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500. Last edited by cayoterun; 07-02-2009 at 08:02 AM.

07-02-2009, 08:36 AM	#20
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... Ken your truck is an inspiration for A LOT of people. The good thing about cars and trucks is that inspiration can come from anywhere. Some, like have been stated already, take inspiration from what it was originally. Some take it from what their parents, or grand parents did. Some try to do the opposite of whatever is popular right now. That's what makes this addiction so great. Eveyone has different tastes, and everyone in some way appreciates the outcome. It may not be the way some people would have done it, but they appreciate the effort, or some little thing on it may spark inspiration for some idea of your own. That is why I love to look at all the threads on here to see what people are doing and have done. What works, and what doesn't. Inspiration is everywhere on here in some way or another.

07-02-2009, 08:51 AM	#21
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... well said john. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-02-2009, 11:07 AM	#22
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... The Fall Guy is why I wanted to buy my buddies truck. All it was missing is the gold, the brush guard, and the roll bar. Thanks Benjamin. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

07-02-2009, 01:40 PM	#23
80chevyshortbox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lethbridge Posts: 269	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... When i Got It- my insparation for my truck is my dads old truck. for my hole life he has been telling me how much he loved that truck. he always says he had so much fun driving it and it was the best truck he ever had. so i decided to rebuild one with him. sorry i dont have any pics of it. he had to sell it cuse he got kids lol.

07-02-2009, 02:57 PM	#25
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: When you bought your truck, How did..... i have always wanted a lowered two tone swb.i had to keep with the two tone look.so,in order to get a stock two tone to look right.you need to keep trim and other area's stock in appearence.you can get a little wild with paint color's and lowering,wheel size if you like.there really wasn't a whole lot of two tones like mine to go by.and the fact it isn't my daily driver or work truck has allowed me to do a few things different. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

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