Time to Vote - TOTM - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Palf70Step** · 01-24-2011, 09:43 PM

Alright folks, time to vote for your first Truck of the Month Favorite for 2011. So do the LINKY thing and check out our contestants and get your votes in.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-25-2011, 10:34 AM

ttt
some nice 60-66's on the list.

jchav62 · 01-25-2011, 12:55 PM

oem4me has two on the list. Awesome trucks! All of them...

jimmydean · 01-25-2011, 01:10 PM

Damn, awesome crop of trucks as always. But the '69 with side pipes it just too awesome.

az65 · 01-25-2011, 01:19 PM

yeah, that 69 does it for me too.

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-25-2011, 03:38 PM

I voted for oem4me's 66 c10. What a time capsule

jonzcustomshop · 01-25-2011, 03:52 PM

oem will probably win on a combined vote!
voted for his pickup

oem4me · 01-25-2011, 06:51 PM

Uh.. I think we are voting on the trucks, not the owners, right?

oem4me · 01-27-2011, 01:25 PM

A couple days to go yet, but I find it interesting that the members who voted for a 60-66 truck have chosen my 65 Suburban more than twice as often as my 66 C-10. Given the outline of the contest (survivors), I thought the 8900 mile truck would kick the burb's a**... Well, guess not.
Perhaps voters are unaware of it's history and ultra low miles, or maybe this is really just a beauty contest, and the plain-jane work truck thing just has less sex appeal? No matter, all the trucks are worthy.
Don't forget to vote for your fav!

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-27-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oem4me

I find it interesting that the members who voted for a 60-66 truck have chosen my 65 Suburban more than twice as often as my 66 C-10.

They're both awesome trucks. Either way, good luck. Don't forget that there's many times more 67-72 members here than 60-66 so that may be the reason for the Burb getting so many more votes, and the reason you should be honored getting so many votes.

oem4me · 01-27-2011, 06:10 PM

Oh I am, don't get me wrong. I just thought the truck would be ahead of the suburban.

protrash64 · 01-27-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oem4me

Oh I am, don't get me wrong. I just thought the truck would be ahead of the suburban.

I think the 'burb would be the rarest of the two, although I dont really know!!

The 'burb also has parts that are not available so it's harder to get one that is complete...my thinking anyway.

oem4me · 01-28-2011, 01:49 AM

You are correct. As far as I know, the production total on 65 suburbans with a tailgate is less than 5000 (and about the same number of barn doors). I'm guessing pickups would be close to a hundred times that.

markeb01 · 01-28-2011, 03:22 AM

If the TOTM was decided on points judging it would be difficult to find a higher scoring vehicle for authenticity than your 8900 mile essentially new pickup. And there are a lot of other very nice low mileage trucks entered this month, some a bit newer, or perhaps not as pure stock with no changes at all.

But this recognition isn’t about show judging, it’s about whatever pleases the most people that happen to take the time to look at the entrants each month. I nominated your pickup, and intended to vote for it because it’s the epitome of a museum piece. Ironically, when it was new I would have found it completely ordinary and boring. If I owned it in the 60’s I’d have made multiple changes and it would never have survived in its current condition, which is what makes it so appealing now. Anything so common surviving all these decades, untouched, naturally transforms into an objet d’art, deserving of admiration and preservation.

Doubly ironic is that I voted for the suburban instead because it just appeals to me, and this is a model I would never have any interest in owning. It displays a flair and stately appeal that grabs attention. Adding in the rarity of the undamaged tailgate, liftgate, and interior pieces swayed my vote.

oem4me · 01-28-2011, 11:29 AM

I always appreciate good insight, markeb. And thanks for your vote.

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-02-2011, 06:53 AM

congrats to oem4me, this month's winner!!
It's well deserved.

oem4me · 02-02-2011, 08:16 PM

Many thanks to those who picked my Suburban as their favorite. Glad to see a relative newcomer can be accepted and rewarded like a long-time regular. Also a big thanks to the staff for choosing "survivors" as this months contest. Lots and lots of cool modified and slammed rigs on this site, but don't forget us original guys are always lurking too, Thanks again everybody!

01-24-2011, 09:43 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Time to Vote - TOTM Alright folks, time to vote for your first Truck of the Month Favorite for 2011. So do the LINKY thing and check out our contestants and get your votes in. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-25-2011, 10:34 AM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM ttt some nice 60-66's on the list. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-25-2011, 12:55 PM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM oem4me has two on the list. Awesome trucks! All of them... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-25-2011, 01:10 PM	#4
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM Damn, awesome crop of trucks as always. But the '69 with side pipes it just too awesome. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

01-25-2011, 01:19 PM	#5
az65 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 46	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM yeah, that 69 does it for me too. __________________ '65 long-bed with 327/3spd '05 SRT-10 quadcab '69 Superbee clone '66 Charger w/ 36k og miles and a handful of bimmers

01-25-2011, 03:38 PM	#6
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM I voted for oem4me's 66 c10. What a time capsule __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-25-2011, 03:52 PM	#7
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM oem will probably win on a combined vote! voted for his pickup __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

01-25-2011, 06:51 PM	#8
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM Uh.. I think we are voting on the trucks, not the owners, right?

01-27-2011, 01:25 PM	#9
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM A couple days to go yet, but I find it interesting that the members who voted for a 60-66 truck have chosen my 65 Suburban more than twice as often as my 66 C-10. Given the outline of the contest (survivors), I thought the 8900 mile truck would kick the burb's a**... Well, guess not. Perhaps voters are unaware of it's history and ultra low miles, or maybe this is really just a beauty contest, and the plain-jane work truck thing just has less sex appeal? No matter, all the trucks are worthy. Don't forget to vote for your fav!

01-27-2011, 06:10 PM	#11
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM Oh I am, don't get me wrong. I just thought the truck would be ahead of the suburban.

01-28-2011, 01:49 AM	#13
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM You are correct. As far as I know, the production total on 65 suburbans with a tailgate is less than 5000 (and about the same number of barn doors). I'm guessing pickups would be close to a hundred times that. Last edited by oem4me; 01-28-2011 at 01:50 AM.

01-28-2011, 03:22 AM	#14
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM If the TOTM was decided on points judging it would be difficult to find a higher scoring vehicle for authenticity than your 8900 mile essentially new pickup. And there are a lot of other very nice low mileage trucks entered this month, some a bit newer, or perhaps not as pure stock with no changes at all. But this recognition isn’t about show judging, it’s about whatever pleases the most people that happen to take the time to look at the entrants each month. I nominated your pickup, and intended to vote for it because it’s the epitome of a museum piece. Ironically, when it was new I would have found it completely ordinary and boring. If I owned it in the 60’s I’d have made multiple changes and it would never have survived in its current condition, which is what makes it so appealing now. Anything so common surviving all these decades, untouched, naturally transforms into an objet d’art, deserving of admiration and preservation. Doubly ironic is that I voted for the suburban instead because it just appeals to me, and this is a model I would never have any interest in owning. It displays a flair and stately appeal that grabs attention. Adding in the rarity of the undamaged tailgate, liftgate, and interior pieces swayed my vote.

01-28-2011, 11:29 AM	#15
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM I always appreciate good insight, markeb. And thanks for your vote.

02-02-2011, 06:53 AM	#16
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM congrats to oem4me, this month's winner!! It's well deserved. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

02-02-2011, 08:16 PM	#17
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Time to Vote - TOTM Many thanks to those who picked my Suburban as their favorite. Glad to see a relative newcomer can be accepted and rewarded like a long-time regular. Also a big thanks to the staff for choosing "survivors" as this months contest. Lots and lots of cool modified and slammed rigs on this site, but don't forget us original guys are always lurking too, Thanks again everybody!



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