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imdarren 03-20-2002 12:23 AM

What's the best truck to restore (Poll).
 
I dont think I'll atempt a 67. Too many diffrent parts from the others, and not real fond of the small window.
Should I restore a SWB 2wd or a 4x4 SWB? Which of the two is harder to find (I live in the NW), and therefore deservs a dry space in the garage first? and what year? I cant decide. Help! Darren

Longhorn Man 03-20-2002 12:26 AM

Any longhorn you can find. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ubbhtml/wink.gif

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!:)
Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio



Alvin 03-20-2002 12:30 AM

Good to hear you're keeping away from the 67's (all the more chance I'll get one!). Personally I like 2wd's, but swb 4wd's are more rare. If you're going for rare, go 4x4.

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- Adam L. Vogel
I go to Raymond Walters (University of Cincinnati)
Hope to own a truck soon! Jim Aust's Circus Wagon is my inspiration.

67 cst swb 03-20-2002 12:30 AM

Best truck to restore?????
...........mine,....take as long as you'd like, just let me knowwhen to come get the finished 67 CST...hehehe
Bryan in So.Dak

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Bryan in South Dakota
-67 CST(CE147J122461)327-4bbl(missing) w/TH400 w/AC,PS,PB,3pc bench/bucket seat,small window,LWB. orig. blue/blue. needs serious restoration
-67 CST(plain janer) 283/MT LWB ---soon to look like 68 with 350/TH350 ShortWide Box
-2000 Silverado 1/2ton 2wd x-cab w/4th door
***future projects***
A 67/68 CST,SWB,350/TH350,Lowered 5/7, rollin' on 17's, not air bagged.using above listed 67 CST (janer)


dion 03-20-2002 12:37 AM

Cheyenne Super SWB 4X4 is popular right now but I think any 67-72 restored is a gem any way you look at it. I personally like the 3/4 ton longbeds, big, tough and bad ass!

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Restored 72 Cheyenne C20
San Diego, CA


jostrans68 03-20-2002 12:38 AM

I am a 68 fan like the grills the best. 67,s ok but i like the markers. So for me 68's float my boat.................My 2 cents

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68 c20 in progress 327 TH400 tach dash Disc Brakes and soon 3.90 rear gears.. have many new parts now just need the time..... Sound Familar



Pont 03-20-2002 12:40 AM

Well, not all 67's came with the small back window so look for one with the bid window option. Panoramic I believe is the option (I would have to go look at my glovebox to confirm). Aside from that, build whatever suits you. I like them all but am partial to the 67-68 front clip.

Best of luck to ya on your project, keep us posted and what you decide.

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67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd
8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's
Grants Pass, OR

67 cst swb 03-20-2002 12:42 AM

A frien of mine sold a orig. 72 4x4 Cheyenne Super, Small block, AC...with repainted Yellow/White orig. two-tone...for something like $12,500.00 back in '99. I always thought that was quite universally wanted. not quite a longhorn or SWB but quite desireable in the market, I think..

jose 03-20-2002 12:50 AM

I personaly like the 67 swb 2wd And Darren you seen my daily driver 72 swb 4x4 . Any restored 67/72 truck would be nice .

[This message has been edited by jose (edited March 20, 2002).]

imdarren 03-20-2002 12:58 AM

Jose, I loved that picture you sent of that 67swb you used to have! That 72 swb 4x4 you have is sure nice too! I guess a guy just to have one of each! Darren

Longhorn Man 03-20-2002 01:02 AM

Ok...a '72, GMC, Sierra Grande, Longhorn.
Hows that? 402 of course, speed control, auto, buckets, am/fm, spotlight, shoulder harneses...
oh wait, that's MY dream truck...sorry.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!:)
Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio



imdarren 03-20-2002 01:06 AM

Longhornmail, Thats OK!! It's all good! That's what I wan't to hear! What you guys would do! I think I must eventually have several of these trucks though. I just can't decide where to start! Darren

O'l Buck 03-20-2002 01:16 AM

I gotta say a 72 custom short box stepside 4x4, at least that's what I picked out. restoration is currently on hold due to lack of funds and I can't bring myself to take it apart just yet, too much fun to drive.

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

67 cst swb 03-20-2002 02:32 AM

My choice of all 67-72 made:
A 67 CST 2wd just like the first one listed in my profile, but, adding Tilt, Tach, Posi. and orig. red as color...and a short wide box.... all as original options...
So, I'm assembling as if it were that exact orig. truck...yes I'm building a clone...
Bryan in So.Dak

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Bryan in South Dakota
-67 CST(CE147J122461)327-4bbl(missing) w/TH400 w/AC,PS,PB,3pc bench/bucket seat,small window,LWB. orig. blue/blue. needs serious restoration
-67 CST(plain janer) 283/MT LWB ---soon to look like 68 with 350/TH350 ShortWide Box
-2000 Silverado 1/2ton 2wd x-cab w/4th door
***future projects***
A 67/68 CST,SWB,350/TH350,Lowered 5/7, rollin' on 17's, not air bagged.using above listed 67 CST (janer)


Longhorn Man 03-20-2002 07:30 AM

If this is your first resto, and you plan on getting more trucks in the future, grab your checkbook and buy whatever style truck that is the cleanest and highest option truck that you can affored.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!:)
Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio



bobs409 03-20-2002 07:44 AM

Anything 1972 or older. What kind? That's just a matter of preferrance. So what flavor do you like? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ubbhtml/wink.gif

These are "real" trucks made with real metal. No matter which body style or year you choose, it will only increase in value.




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63 Impala*66 Chevelle SS*69 Chevelle*69 C10 Stepside*71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle

Parts for sale:
http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html


Church 03-20-2002 07:57 AM

I must say 67 as well! I like the front clip and it is the only one with out the sidemarkers. I would upgrade to power steering, power disk brakes, tilt, tach, and a/c of course. I like the big window on a 67 though. I just basically described my project that I'm on right now. hehe Really any 67-72, 2 or 4X4 would be awesome!

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buckshot 03-20-2002 08:25 AM

what about a '69 blazer?less than 5000 were made so they are pretty rare.

Mudder 03-20-2002 12:20 PM

Best Bang for your buck, IMO, Shortbed, stepside, fleetside, K5, 4X4, and in no certain order.

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67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com



72chevyLWB 03-20-2002 01:39 PM

Just make sure it is a longbed. Dont do those short looking thingies. Anything is fine. Everybody respects a restored truck whether or not it is a short, long or longhorn bed. Or you could do something different and take a 2 ton body with the extremely wide fenders and put it on a 1/2 ton frame and slam it to the ground. HMMMMM. wonder what that would look like?

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72 Chevy C/10
87 Chevy Silverado 4X4
www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html
Aberdeen South Dakota



Kruzer69 03-20-2002 01:43 PM

1969 Chevy 4x4

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1969 Chev 4x4 9" of lift,327cid,38/16/16.5 Super Swapers,Factory Tack,Powder Coated almost everything.

Hutch 03-20-2002 01:55 PM

1968 50th Anniversary swb
The more options the better.

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John Hutchison
Grapevine,Texas
76051
71 1/2 ton swb 307 pg
69 Jaguar XK-E 4.2 Roadster



nucleus 03-20-2002 02:01 PM

I'd like a '69 k20 longbed (stepside) in anniversary monkey**** brown ('69 was a good year - Mets / Knicks / Woodstock, and of course the 'position')

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: 69 C20
: anything with tits or wheels is nothing but trouble ...



sam's 72 03-20-2002 02:14 PM

I am a fan of the SWB super cheyenne 72'
sam

LAP 03-20-2002 02:50 PM

Those old long ugly Lognhorns are starting to grow on me! I have never seen one in Louisiana. We have always been backwards. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ubbhtml/smile.gif

Gotta love the SWB 4x4's. Rides like a tank,
looks better than a corvette.

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71 C20 Cheyenne
71 K10 SWB Cheyenne
72 C10 Cheyenne




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