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7oldno · 01-16-2016, 07:41 PM

Wondering what your thoughts are and will Chevy put out a special anniversary edition. I've been thinking about a new truck but would be upset if i bought one now then they put out a 67/68 replica. I think that would be awesome. What will they do ?

rsmarr1982 · 01-16-2016, 08:02 PM

im just guessing but i think it would definitely boost sales if they did.i bet collectors would buy them up . it would be leaving money on the table if they didnt . as far as new vehicles even chevy or gmc trucks i dnt know why anyone would purchase one . they are so over complicated and expensive to fix. id maybe lease one if i had the money but never buy one. carpeted wheel wells just scream rust when you live in ohio.

**special-K** · 01-16-2016, 08:07 PM

I'll guarantee it will be a special edition of the current production truck for the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet Trucks.

7oldno · 01-16-2016, 08:53 PM

Maybe a two-tone gold and white. Other than the paint I'm not sure what they could do. It would be cool if they put the LSX 454 in any of there vehicles. They really need to have a performance truck. A few years back Dodge put there SRT motor in the ram that was cool

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-16-2016, 09:20 PM

Gold is representative of 50 year anniversaries. Platinum is the centennial metal.

joeydurango · 01-16-2016, 10:03 PM

Let's see a Camaro-like revisiting of 67-68... not into new vehicles, but some seriously retromod styling could change my mind. Not like I could afford one anyway!

GASoline71 · 01-16-2016, 10:07 PM

Forget the Camaro...

Put a 6.0L in an Impala... make a real SS car.

Gary

joeydurango · 01-16-2016, 10:12 PM

I couldn't care less about the cars.

I just meant I'd be curious to see a new truck done up in a similar method to the newer Camaros, Challengers, etc, with inspiration from the classic era, as the OP was sayin'. Of course, they'd still be loaded with computers and plastic... but they'd probably look cool.

tommys72 · 01-16-2016, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

Forget the Camaro...

Put a 6.0L in an Impala... make a real SS car.

Gary

I'm down like 4 flats Gary!

We need to talk to Keith Seymore! Let's get this going!

**special-K** · 01-17-2016, 12:36 AM

One thing's for sure, the 50th anniversary is trumped by the 100th by far...like a half a century. So I seriously doubt anything about the 50th anniversary trucks with be reflected in the 100th Anniversary trucks. I think marking the century is enough to stand those on their own feet

7oldno · 01-17-2016, 12:47 AM

special-k what can they do to make a truck special these days except put a badge on it saying { silverado-100 }

hey chevy I would like a 2018 67 chevy please lol

HeavyD · 01-17-2016, 02:16 AM

The trucks will get sticker and possibly a unique color. Wouldnt expect much more than that unfortunately.

dakattack7 · 01-17-2016, 02:34 AM

I asked a local dealer in an email and he said he'd do some research and get back to me. I'll let everyone know if he actually finds out anything!

**68bowtie** · 01-17-2016, 03:56 AM

i agree with special k they'll probably do some special badging, maybe a platinum theme, and a BUNCH of marketing. i don't like buying new vehicles (i'm a cheap skate), but i'm planning to get a new(er) truck in 2 or 3 years so i'm all ears to see what they do.

71sierragrande · 01-17-2016, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsmarr1982

im just guessing but i think it would definitely boost sales if they did.i bet collectors would buy them up . it would be leaving money on the table if they didnt . as far as new vehicles even chevy or gmc trucks i dnt know why anyone would purchase one . they are so over complicated and expensive to fix. id maybe lease one if i had the money but never buy one. carpeted wheel wells just scream rust when you live in ohio.

I have no idea how expensive the newer trucks are to fix. I've had my silverado for eight years and the only problem I've had is the battery died a couple months ago.

**special-K** · 01-17-2016, 08:49 AM

Yeah, probably a special paint scheme, stickers/emblems, maybe added features or package, and price. Did GM even do anything for GM's truck company's 100th?

Repairs on new vehicles may not come too often, but when they do it's often thousands vs hundreds. And, often too much for the average Mr. Fix-it to handle. So no alternative. I see cars go to the junkyard because they needed a transmission. That's nuts. Look at repair costs on a Duramax.

67 chevelle · 01-17-2016, 08:58 AM

Id buy one if it was gold like the 50th with some retro styling , but I seriously doubt it will happen , hay they gave us the SSR , some had 6.0 liters , not exactly what I would call a truck .

bill3rail · 01-17-2016, 03:21 PM

I'd love to see something classic style, but to designers, that means just the opposite of what I am thinking!

[DREAM SEQUENCE]
A complete remake of one of their best selling trucks of all time! 1950 OR 1967-72 Maybe?
[END DREAM SEQUENCE]

Bill

7oldno · 01-17-2016, 04:10 PM

yeah i think the SSR was the last one they tried to make special before that was the 454 truck, i believe that was a 270 hp dog if i remember correctly. Chevy doesn't realize the amount of people on this site that would love to buy a retro 67-72 truck. Guess we will have to wait and see.

junkman · 01-18-2016, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

Forget the Camaro...

Put a 6.0L in an Impala... make a real SS car.

Gary

They've already got one better, chevy ss, 6.2 rwd, pretty mean car.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-18-2016, 08:41 AM

The new trucks are already in the $40,000.00 + range now add a specialty model that could push it to the High $50's to $60's ? WOW That's some price to pay for Vanity .IMHO

tommys72 · 01-18-2016, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkman

They've already got one better, chevy ss, 6.2 rwd, pretty mean car.

That is a mean car, saw one with a procharger race at gateway dragstrip. Same car that was in car craft or hot rod just a month or so ago

davepl · 01-18-2016, 01:31 PM

I thought the 2014-2015 Silverado, at least with the projector light option, looked awesome. Now they've restyled it to look like a Colorado. I won't say that's bad, because it's personal choice, but it's even further away from the "fullsize" look of the 2015 trucks.

The good news is that the Chevy Silverado w/ 6.2 is faster than the Raptor, at least :-)

01-16-2016, 07:41 PM	#1
7oldno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Athens Il Posts: 13	Chevrolet {100 years} Wondering what your thoughts are and will Chevy put out a special anniversary edition. I've been thinking about a new truck but would be upset if i bought one now then they put out a 67/68 replica. I think that would be awesome. What will they do ?

01-16-2016, 08:02 PM	#2
rsmarr1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mogadore ohio Posts: 867	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} im just guessing but i think it would definitely boost sales if they did.i bet collectors would buy them up . it would be leaving money on the table if they didnt . as far as new vehicles even chevy or gmc trucks i dnt know why anyone would purchase one . they are so over complicated and expensive to fix. id maybe lease one if i had the money but never buy one. carpeted wheel wells just scream rust when you live in ohio. __________________ 1969 chevy c10 lwb stepside 250 6 3 ott 1971 chevy c10 lwb 250 6 with power steering 3 ott 1972 chevy k20 4x4 350/TH350 automatic 1978 chevy Malibu 4dr 305 2bbl (all original) 1979 chevy k10 Scottsdale 350/th350 full-time 4wd(daily driver)

01-16-2016, 08:07 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} I'll guarantee it will be a special edition of the current production truck for the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet Trucks. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-16-2016, 08:53 PM	#4
7oldno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Athens Il Posts: 13	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} Maybe a two-tone gold and white. Other than the paint I'm not sure what they could do. It would be cool if they put the LSX 454 in any of there vehicles. They really need to have a performance truck. A few years back Dodge put there SRT motor in the ram that was cool

01-16-2016, 09:20 PM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} Gold is representative of 50 year anniversaries. Platinum is the centennial metal. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-16-2016, 10:03 PM	#6
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} Let's see a Camaro-like revisiting of 67-68... not into new vehicles, but some seriously retromod styling could change my mind. Not like I could afford one anyway! __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

01-16-2016, 10:12 PM	#8
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} I couldn't care less about the cars. I just meant I'd be curious to see a new truck done up in a similar method to the newer Camaros, Challengers, etc, with inspiration from the classic era, as the OP was sayin'. Of course, they'd still be loaded with computers and plastic... but they'd probably look cool. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

01-17-2016, 12:36 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} One thing's for sure, the 50th anniversary is trumped by the 100th by far...like a half a century. So I seriously doubt anything about the 50th anniversary trucks with be reflected in the 100th Anniversary trucks. I think marking the century is enough to stand those on their own feet __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-17-2016, 12:47 AM	#11
7oldno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Athens Il Posts: 13	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} special-k what can they do to make a truck special these days except put a badge on it saying { silverado-100 } hey chevy I would like a 2018 67 chevy please lol

01-17-2016, 02:16 AM	#12
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} The trucks will get sticker and possibly a unique color. Wouldnt expect much more than that unfortunately. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-17-2016, 02:34 AM	#13
dakattack7 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: az Posts: 177	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} I asked a local dealer in an email and he said he'd do some research and get back to me. I'll let everyone know if he actually finds out anything!

01-17-2016, 03:56 AM	#14
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,803	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} i agree with special k they'll probably do some special badging, maybe a platinum theme, and a BUNCH of marketing. i don't like buying new vehicles (i'm a cheap skate), but i'm planning to get a new(er) truck in 2 or 3 years so i'm all ears to see what they do. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

01-17-2016, 08:49 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} Yeah, probably a special paint scheme, stickers/emblems, maybe added features or package, and price. Did GM even do anything for GM's truck company's 100th? Repairs on new vehicles may not come too often, but when they do it's often thousands vs hundreds. And, often too much for the average Mr. Fix-it to handle. So no alternative. I see cars go to the junkyard because they needed a transmission. That's nuts. Look at repair costs on a Duramax. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-17-2016, 08:58 AM	#17
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} Id buy one if it was gold like the 50th with some retro styling , but I seriously doubt it will happen , hay they gave us the SSR , some had 6.0 liters , not exactly what I would call a truck . __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

01-17-2016, 03:21 PM	#18
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} I'd love to see something classic style, but to designers, that means just the opposite of what I am thinking! [DREAM SEQUENCE] A complete remake of one of their best selling trucks of all time! 1950 OR 1967-72 Maybe? [END DREAM SEQUENCE] Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!



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01-17-2016, 04:10 PM	#19
7oldno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Athens Il Posts: 13	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} yeah i think the SSR was the last one they tried to make special before that was the 454 truck, i believe that was a 270 hp dog if i remember correctly. Chevy doesn't realize the amount of people on this site that would love to buy a retro 67-72 truck. Guess we will have to wait and see.

01-18-2016, 08:41 AM	#21
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} The new trucks are already in the $40,000.00 + range now add a specialty model that could push it to the High $50's to $60's ? WOW That's some price to pay for Vanity .IMHO

01-18-2016, 01:31 PM	#23
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Chevrolet {100 years} I thought the 2014-2015 Silverado, at least with the projector light option, looked awesome. Now they've restyled it to look like a Colorado. I won't say that's bad, because it's personal choice, but it's even further away from the "fullsize" look of the 2015 trucks. The good news is that the Chevy Silverado w/ 6.2 is faster than the Raptor, at least :-) __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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