% of members into restoration, modification, or 4x4? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Glen · 08-18-2003, 10:30 PM

I have been following this board for a month or two now, and im curious as to the percentage of you who prefer

Restored?
Modified?
4x4?
Anything as long as it is a 68-72?

krue · 08-18-2003, 10:35 PM

A lot of it depends on what you start with. My truck is in decent shape, so I am gonna keep a stock look with a few upgrades under the hood.

ChrisK10 · 08-18-2003, 10:41 PM

I voted for 4x4, but I like pretty much anything. What about 67's?? :p

ChevLoRay · 08-18-2003, 10:48 PM

I prefer restification, but money is of paramount importance. Restifying allows me to remove anything that I deem to be of little importance, i.e., the trim on the sides of the body, essentially "cleaning it up". I prefer that the mechanics of the truck are utterly reliable and, therefore, utterly safe...for me and anyone else I may be on the road with. So, disc brake conversions don't detract from the truck, but I guess that the only airbag on MY truck will be the one on this keyboard, or behind the steering wheel.
I believe my truck should be comfortable to ride in, and easy on the eyes, regardless of color of paint, or the type of upholstery.

Anything else is just fluff.

palallin · 08-18-2003, 10:57 PM

Mine is a 4x4; I prefer restoration over modification and prefer modifications using factory parts to aftermarket. I do not have the time or money to do a perfect restoration now (and may never), but that's what I prefer over anything else.

Glen · 08-18-2003, 11:25 PM

woops.....67's too......

miket · 08-18-2003, 11:42 PM

Stock appearing with tasteful additions...modified power train...stock suspension...daily driver.....

1969 GMC · 08-18-2003, 11:59 PM

i would like to do a bit of each...i plan on lifting my truck, and doing a little more offroading than i do now. i would also like to get OD onto my truck somehow, so i can get better mpg as a daily driver. i would also like to restore certain things, like the wood bed floor and the dash cluster, and add a stock style tach instead of an aftermarket, and basically straighten out the body and paint it, so it looks a little more agreeable than now, even though it seems im the only one that doesnt mind it.

EdB · 08-19-2003, 12:08 AM

I appreciate all of them but restored is what I prefer. My
truck has been an ongoing restoration project for the
23 years I have owned it. I have painted it four times and
restored it once. It is ready for paint and some body work
again. I am looking foward to it. It has taught me a
lot. There are a lot of memories there. Mostly good memories.

EdB

SEVEND2 · 08-19-2003, 12:21 AM

well tuff one to poll,

I am keeping the body original the best I can, I want to drop it, and instal cust upostery. the Engine has been trweeked and few little mods here and there in the Engine compartment.

I can say i am restoring to look as good as it can and make it sound Purdy too

Chevy Wrench · 08-19-2003, 01:06 AM

Not much of a 4x4 man here. I kind of go both ways with vehicles. My 40 Chevy truck is all stock in appearance. It would be way too expensive to restore it to original, maybe impossible. However, my 67 is going under the knife and getting an air bagged suspension, custom paint, custom interior, big wheels and a very large rat motor under the hood. It just depends for me how I want the car/ truck to look like. Either way is fine by me.

68LSS1 · 08-19-2003, 04:39 AM

I'm not a diehard 67-72 truck fan. My friend had a pretty stock '68 short step that I fell in love with. It is now mine--has been for about 4 years. I like the looks of the short steps. I also want to be able to drive my truck comfortably everyday. That's why I decided to modernize the truck. The sheetmetal will stay pretty much the same (except for tailgate/lights and contemplating tilt fiberglass front end). I've already installed the Fatman Fabrication frontend (tubular/polished Mustang II with coilovers and rack steering) and I just got a brand new Explorer rear end (3.73 traction lock, 31 spline, disc brakes). And I've got a LS1/T56 out of a '98 Camaro (plan on going with a all bore 6.0 block for about 38x or39x ci). It ought to handle real well and even with 500+ rear wheel horsepower, 20+ mpg will be attainable. I know a lot of the "purists" may look down at my modifications especially the F*rd parts, but I'm a Hot Rodder at heart. I couldn't leave any vehicle I'd own alone.

RON WOODGEARD · 08-19-2003, 04:58 AM

It doesn't matter to me what or how you build your rig.... As long as it's tasteful.

I have had this old girl for about 18 years, Never have had her painted, I have rebuilt her from the ground up once all ready and on the second time around. This time she's lowered, and I am going to shave the door handles and mirrors, A roll pan rear, and probably one in front also. I am also contemplating a 2" chop, We'll see and time will tell.

**Palf70Step** · 08-19-2003, 05:33 AM

I don't think I have ever owned anything that stayed stock. Most are not radical, but minor tweaks here and there to put in my personality.

JayDubBlazer · 08-19-2003, 07:37 AM

I am in the middle I like customized ones but I cringe when I think aoub cutting mine. even just to put a newer radio in.

Blue4x4 · 08-19-2003, 09:19 AM

just finished the 4x4 and would like to start on a 2wd.

*Randy70C-10* · 08-19-2003, 09:24 AM

I like'm all.

67sub · 08-19-2003, 11:31 AM

I'll take it any way I can get it, mine is a restification.

ckhd · 08-19-2003, 11:37 AM

I don't like 4X4s much, but I've only worked construction for a year or so.

I do like four wheel drives. The one I have that is two wheel drive, I look at as "lesser". I don't believe in chopping, lifting, slamming (slight lowering for stance on two wheel drive is OK), filling, smoothing, cutting the dash (unless it's done VERY tastefully), putting on a hood scoop, putting on a bird-catcher, mudflaps, etc... But that's for me. You can do whatever you want to your vehicle.

I can appreciate quality work though. I see some vehicles that people have done things that I would never do (slamming, bags, smoothing, etc...) that I think look very nice, but I wouldn't do it to mine.

I like the "Rodstoration" practice, where it's done to look stock, but has some safety/performance mods.

VTKidder · 08-19-2003, 12:33 PM

You should have another category there. "The best of yesterday and today." I want my bodylines, color, interior and what not to be off the floor quality, but I want suspension, wheels, drivetrain, lights, etc to be 2003 spec stuff. Afterall, these are the most beautiful trucks ever built, why not take the lines and make the rest better? I may not be in the minority with this point of view.

landon4421 · 08-19-2003, 01:20 PM

on my 72 4X4, I would say it is a 4x4, Restored, Modified, truck. I have a long way to go, but so far the frame is stock. The axles are a dana 60 front and a 14 bolt GM in the rear, not stock to this truck. Also the new suspention 4", the only thing that is going to be really stock is the cab and interior everything exept the gauges, going with auto meter phantom. I would have to say that mine is a model that I can do what ever I want with..

Timmerduder · 08-19-2003, 01:53 PM

link to my truck pictures

I voted for 4X4 because that's what I like the best though I appreciate all old Chevy's no matter what. I have always liked the body style and think that no truck (even new) comes close.

**1970cstblazer** · 08-19-2003, 02:18 PM

I like them stock, since few have stayed that way.

Longhorn Man · 08-19-2003, 03:53 PM

I say light customizing...nothing drastic. Looking some what stock, but some things can be chainged out to make life easier, or more fun.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-19-2003, 04:03 PM

i like restored stock look

View Poll Results: How do you like em? rare or well done?
Restored to the letter?	10	12.50%
Cut em up, just retain the main body line of a 68-72?	20	25.00%
4x4 only?	11	13.75%
Who cares as long as it is a 68-72?	39	48.75%
Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

08-18-2003, 10:30 PM	#1
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	% of members into restoration, modification, or 4x4? I have been following this board for a month or two now, and im curious as to the percentage of you who prefer Restored? Modified? 4x4? Anything as long as it is a 68-72?

08-18-2003, 10:35 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	A lot of it depends on what you start with. My truck is in decent shape, so I am gonna keep a stock look with a few upgrades under the hood. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-18-2003, 10:41 PM	#3
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	I voted for 4x4, but I like pretty much anything. What about 67's?? :p __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

08-18-2003, 10:48 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I prefer restification, but money is of paramount importance. Restifying allows me to remove anything that I deem to be of little importance, i.e., the trim on the sides of the body, essentially "cleaning it up". I prefer that the mechanics of the truck are utterly reliable and, therefore, utterly safe...for me and anyone else I may be on the road with. So, disc brake conversions don't detract from the truck, but I guess that the only airbag on MY truck will be the one on this keyboard, or behind the steering wheel. I believe my truck should be comfortable to ride in, and easy on the eyes, regardless of color of paint, or the type of upholstery. Anything else is just fluff. __________________ 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.

08-18-2003, 10:57 PM	#5
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Mine is a 4x4; I prefer restoration over modification and prefer modifications using factory parts to aftermarket. I do not have the time or money to do a perfect restoration now (and may never), but that's what I prefer over anything else. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-18-2003, 11:25 PM	#6
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	woops.....67's too......

08-18-2003, 11:42 PM	#7
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Stock appearing with tasteful additions...modified power train...stock suspension...daily driver..... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-18-2003, 11:59 PM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i would like to do a bit of each...i plan on lifting my truck, and doing a little more offroading than i do now. i would also like to get OD onto my truck somehow, so i can get better mpg as a daily driver. i would also like to restore certain things, like the wood bed floor and the dash cluster, and add a stock style tach instead of an aftermarket, and basically straighten out the body and paint it, so it looks a little more agreeable than now, even though it seems im the only one that doesnt mind it. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-19-2003, 12:08 AM	#9
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	I appreciate all of them but restored is what I prefer. My truck has been an ongoing restoration project for the 23 years I have owned it. I have painted it four times and restored it once. It is ready for paint and some body work again. I am looking foward to it. It has taught me a lot. There are a lot of memories there. Mostly good memories. EdB

08-19-2003, 12:21 AM	#10
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,146	well tuff one to poll, I am keeping the body original the best I can, I want to drop it, and instal cust upostery. the Engine has been trweeked and few little mods here and there in the Engine compartment. I can say i am restoring to look as good as it can and make it sound Purdy too __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

08-19-2003, 01:06 AM	#11
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	Not much of a 4x4 man here. I kind of go both ways with vehicles. My 40 Chevy truck is all stock in appearance. It would be way too expensive to restore it to original, maybe impossible. However, my 67 is going under the knife and getting an air bagged suspension, custom paint, custom interior, big wheels and a very large rat motor under the hood. It just depends for me how I want the car/ truck to look like. Either way is fine by me. __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

08-19-2003, 04:39 AM	#12
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I'm not a diehard 67-72 truck fan. My friend had a pretty stock '68 short step that I fell in love with. It is now mine--has been for about 4 years. I like the looks of the short steps. I also want to be able to drive my truck comfortably everyday. That's why I decided to modernize the truck. The sheetmetal will stay pretty much the same (except for tailgate/lights and contemplating tilt fiberglass front end). I've already installed the Fatman Fabrication frontend (tubular/polished Mustang II with coilovers and rack steering) and I just got a brand new Explorer rear end (3.73 traction lock, 31 spline, disc brakes). And I've got a LS1/T56 out of a '98 Camaro (plan on going with a all bore 6.0 block for about 38x or39x ci). It ought to handle real well and even with 500+ rear wheel horsepower, 20+ mpg will be attainable. I know a lot of the "purists" may look down at my modifications especially the F*rd parts, but I'm a Hot Rodder at heart. I couldn't leave any vehicle I'd own alone. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

08-19-2003, 04:58 AM	#13
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	It doesn't matter to me what or how you build your rig.... As long as it's tasteful. I have had this old girl for about 18 years, Never have had her painted, I have rebuilt her from the ground up once all ready and on the second time around. This time she's lowered, and I am going to shave the door handles and mirrors, A roll pan rear, and probably one in front also. I am also contemplating a 2" chop, We'll see and time will tell.

08-19-2003, 05:33 AM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	I don't think I have ever owned anything that stayed stock. Most are not radical, but minor tweaks here and there to put in my personality. __________________ 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!



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08-19-2003, 07:37 AM	#15
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I am in the middle I like customized ones but I cringe when I think aoub cutting mine. even just to put a newer radio in. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-19-2003, 09:19 AM	#16
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	just finished the 4x4 and would like to start on a 2wd.

08-19-2003, 09:24 AM	#17
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I like'm all.

08-19-2003, 11:31 AM	#18
67sub Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: D/FW TX Posts: 430	I'll take it any way I can get it, mine is a restification. __________________ 2004 Kawasaki KLR Always looking for a cheap driver

08-19-2003, 11:37 AM	#19
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I don't like 4X4s much, but I've only worked construction for a year or so. I do like four wheel drives. The one I have that is two wheel drive, I look at as "lesser". I don't believe in chopping, lifting, slamming (slight lowering for stance on two wheel drive is OK), filling, smoothing, cutting the dash (unless it's done VERY tastefully), putting on a hood scoop, putting on a bird-catcher, mudflaps, etc... But that's for me. You can do whatever you want to your vehicle. I can appreciate quality work though. I see some vehicles that people have done things that I would never do (slamming, bags, smoothing, etc...) that I think look very nice, but I wouldn't do it to mine. I like the "Rodstoration" practice, where it's done to look stock, but has some safety/performance mods. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

08-19-2003, 12:33 PM	#20
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	You should have another category there. "The best of yesterday and today." I want my bodylines, color, interior and what not to be off the floor quality, but I want suspension, wheels, drivetrain, lights, etc to be 2003 spec stuff. Afterall, these are the most beautiful trucks ever built, why not take the lines and make the rest better? I may not be in the minority with this point of view.

08-19-2003, 01:20 PM	#21
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	on my 72 4X4, I would say it is a 4x4, Restored, Modified, truck. I have a long way to go, but so far the frame is stock. The axles are a dana 60 front and a 14 bolt GM in the rear, not stock to this truck. Also the new suspention 4", the only thing that is going to be really stock is the cab and interior everything exept the gauges, going with auto meter phantom. I would have to say that mine is a model that I can do what ever I want with.. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-19-2003, 01:53 PM	#22
Timmerduder Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oregon Washington Posts: 30	link to my truck pictures I voted for 4X4 because that's what I like the best though I appreciate all old Chevy's no matter what. I have always liked the body style and think that no truck (even new) comes close.

08-19-2003, 02:18 PM	#23
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,933	I like them stock, since few have stayed that way.

08-19-2003, 03:53 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I say light customizing...nothing drastic. Looking some what stock, but some things can be chainged out to make life easier, or more fun.

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08-19-2003, 04:03 PM	#25
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,326	i like restored stock look __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!