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**67 cst swb** · 03-31-2015, 11:04 AM

I can appreciate any 67-72 GM truck, whether its stock, resto-mod or full blown custom.
But, what I tend to gravitate to more is a 3" or 4" static drop front and a 5" - 6" rear static drop with a stock height bed floor with no major modifications. One because its just real world drivable. Whether its to the local hangout or across country to a relatives graduation (or any other road trip). Plus, That way the nexy guy (If its ever sold) can change whatever they want without being stuck with "that huge C-notch" or Welded in Air-Bag mounts, etc... I am not saying that a C-notched raised Floor Air-Bag truck isn't cool. But I just kind of feel "personally" that a unmolested stock frame and body work done right is way cool.
I sometimes get the thought of building a way cool slammed truck, but my brain instantly goes to a full custom frame, with the stock frame still sitting out behind the garage. Why? no idea... just how I am wired I guess.
One of the coolest truck I ever saw (in a magazine) was a Silver Stepside. I think from Texas or photos from a Texas Car Show. It had stretched doors and modified stepside fenders. If I remember right, the guy was tall, like over 6'5" and stretched the cab for his comfort. But... I really thought that truck was done right. I will look for a pic. It was quite a few years ago.
EDIT: Found it. Sport Truck Aug 2004
http://www.sporttruck.com/featuredve...vy_c10_pickup/
Only thing I would change is the Wheels, I would keep a more stock Red interior and definitely a 67/68 Grille.

03-31-2015, 11:04 AM	#44
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: What are the Airbags and Frame Mods doing to the future of these trucks? I can appreciate any 67-72 GM truck, whether its stock, resto-mod or full blown custom. But, what I tend to gravitate to more is a 3" or 4" static drop front and a 5" - 6" rear static drop with a stock height bed floor with no major modifications. One because its just real world drivable. Whether its to the local hangout or across country to a relatives graduation (or any other road trip). Plus, That way the nexy guy (If its ever sold) can change whatever they want without being stuck with "that huge C-notch" or Welded in Air-Bag mounts, etc... I am not saying that a C-notched raised Floor Air-Bag truck isn't cool. But I just kind of feel "personally" that a unmolested stock frame and body work done right is way cool. I sometimes get the thought of building a way cool slammed truck, but my brain instantly goes to a full custom frame, with the stock frame still sitting out behind the garage. Why? no idea... just how I am wired I guess. One of the coolest truck I ever saw (in a magazine) was a Silver Stepside. I think from Texas or photos from a Texas Car Show. It had stretched doors and modified stepside fenders. If I remember right, the guy was tall, like over 6'5" and stretched the cab for his comfort. But... I really thought that truck was done right. I will look for a pic. It was quite a few years ago. EDIT: Found it. Sport Truck Aug 2004 http://www.sporttruck.com/featuredve...vy_c10_pickup/ Only thing I would change is the Wheels, I would keep a more stock Red interior and definitely a 67/68 Grille. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-31-2015 at 01:55 PM.