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Zumo · 08-19-2002, 12:53 PM

Do you see what I do?

70c10 · 08-19-2002, 01:16 PM

Looks like the new truck has an Avalanche front on it.

Fred T · 08-19-2002, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by 70c10
Looks like the new truck has an Avalanche front on it.

Yes, it does. Heard they were supposed to start making a version without all the plastic body armor.

**ThreeQuarter** · 08-19-2002, 02:05 PM

Looks like everyone prefers the old truck, right down to the blue heeler.

stllookn · 08-19-2002, 02:41 PM

Thought that was an Australian sheep dog...is that a nickname for the breed? Trailer Queens need not apply here!

chevy2racr · 08-19-2002, 02:56 PM

thats badass, I've seen someof the new 2003 models at the local dealer, wish they had some good ol' 67-72s there to admire right along with 'em

**ThreeQuarter** · 08-19-2002, 03:14 PM

stllookn, that's technically an Australian Cattle Dog, and blue heeler and red heeler are the more-often used nicknames. Australian Shepherds are a different breed, they have some of the same colors but have long hair like a collie.

Great pic!

Custom 68 · 08-19-2002, 04:27 PM

On my way home I saw several different colors on a truck. Not sure if I like them???

woodrow59 · 08-19-2002, 04:55 PM

Cool ,,,,, 2for1 shot ,,,,,, best Trucks and best dog in the world !!!! (hope this don't start a war about the best dog !!!! LOLOL)

Zumo · 08-19-2002, 05:14 PM

Well Hell I might as well post the rest of the images:

Zumo · 08-19-2002, 05:16 PM

Check out the rear wheels on the last image.

chevyman 68 C/10 · 08-19-2002, 05:24 PM

THAT GRILLE SPEWS

Chevy had a decient truck going and droped the ball. Can't they tell the ugly Avalanche isn't selling, so why try to cram that ugly crap down our throats?
Phew, I will be ok now folks

Wootdog · 08-19-2002, 06:40 PM

Just takes some getting used to. I had to wait till the 2002 caught my eye before I got one. But my 68 is still the favorite. Wootdog

toms68cst · 08-19-2002, 07:04 PM

Hmmm... Two "Custom Sport Truck" Series trucks pictured along with that new truck on the last photo. It looks like Chevrolet is cashing in on the popularity of our trucks.

**72 Super** · 08-19-2002, 07:48 PM

Thats why I just bought a 2002HD

I like the old style better.

*Zkast* · 08-19-2002, 07:55 PM

4-wheel steering.. what a trip. Hope the figure out a better way than Honda did on thier cars.

Blazer1970 · 08-20-2002, 07:44 AM

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Can't they tell the ugly Avalanche isn't selling

Actually, the Avalanche is selling better than their original predictions for the niche vehicle that it is. Losing the body cladding will help sell even more. Personally, I like the '03 trucks. They are different, but not a sheeple design.

Zumo · 08-20-2002, 09:48 AM

Man they haven't changed the front grill, front fenders and I think hood on a series in I don't know how long.

wink, wink

PrimeredThunder · 08-20-2002, 04:29 PM

I'm with the guys in the first pic. Gotta love old iron and new stuff together. I'm curious about the 4-wheel steering concept, something I'm gonna have to check out myself.

Kenny

WB72 · 08-20-2002, 05:31 PM

This option is only avalable in limited markets, We are not able to get it it Canada. You Americans are sooo lucky.

Turning radius is the same as a saturn coupe.

jay-dawg · 08-20-2002, 06:13 PM

Could you guys imagine back in 66 (remember they come out the year before they are labeled) when the new body style came out. I wonder if those guys were saying the same things. Well my point is....it takes awhile to get used to the new bodies. I know when the 2nd gen s10s came out I was like...damn that's ugly....then 5 years later, I get one myself. lol.

well, my .02

jay

**ThreeQuarter** · 08-21-2002, 12:43 AM

Dunno about the body style change in '67, but I know when the all-plastic Chevy grilles came out in '71 there was quite a bit of dissention. Of course the GMC still had metal until '73.

Project1970 · 08-21-2002, 04:18 AM

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Originally posted by jay-dawg
Could you guys imagine back in 66 (remember they come out the year before they are labeled) when the new body style came out. I wonder if those guys were saying the same things. Well my point is....it takes awhile to get used to the new bodies. I know when the 2nd gen s10s came out I was like...damn that's ugly....then 5 years later, I get one myself. lol.

well, my .02

jay

And in 30 years, people will be saying that about the 2002s and 2003s...

I like the front end, especially the hoodlines. I wish Dodge hadn't swiped the GMC crosshair grille, though...'cause I still think a proper GMC grille has acres of chrome, not black plastic.

I like 'em...my friend (who wrecked his '69 and is helping me with the 700R4) is seriously debating getting an '02 or an '03, doing some simple mods to it, and driving it while he looks for another real project (and a higher paying job, LOL)

lofly'a · 08-21-2002, 04:31 AM

you can call the avalanche "fugly" all ya want, but when it gets "de-clad" in 2003 i'm gonna be standin in line with a grip of green for a smooth black one, 2wd, put some phat chrome on it and drop it a little for a nice street stance. the tahoe's gotta go soon

MandarinSixSeven · 08-21-2002, 01:43 PM

man they need to make a retro styled truck harkening back to the 67-72 years, that would definately sell!! Imagine a modern version of the 67 GMC front grill, with the 4 round headlights!! damn that would be sweet

08-19-2002, 12:53 PM	#1
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08-19-2002, 01:16 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Looks like the new truck has an Avalanche front on it. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-19-2002, 02:05 PM	#4
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Looks like everyone prefers the old truck, right down to the blue heeler. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

08-19-2002, 02:41 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Thought that was an Australian sheep dog...is that a nickname for the breed? Trailer Queens need not apply here! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-19-2002, 02:56 PM	#6
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	thats badass, I've seen someof the new 2003 models at the local dealer, wish they had some good ol' 67-72s there to admire right along with 'em __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

08-19-2002, 03:14 PM	#7
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	stllookn, that's technically an Australian Cattle Dog, and blue heeler and red heeler are the more-often used nicknames. Australian Shepherds are a different breed, they have some of the same colors but have long hair like a collie. Great pic! __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

08-19-2002, 04:27 PM	#8
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	I saw a whole truck load of them On my way home I saw several different colors on a truck. Not sure if I like them??? __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

08-19-2002, 04:55 PM	#9
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Cool ,,,,, 2for1 shot ,,,,,, best Trucks and best dog in the world !!!! (hope this don't start a war about the best dog !!!! LOLOL) __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-19-2002, 05:14 PM	#10
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Well Hell I might as well post the rest of the images: __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

08-19-2002, 05:16 PM	#11
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Check out the rear wheels on the last image. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

08-19-2002, 05:24 PM	#12
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	THAT GRILLE SPEWS Chevy had a decient truck going and droped the ball. Can't they tell the ugly Avalanche isn't selling, so why try to cram that ugly crap down our throats? Phew, I will be ok now folks __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

08-19-2002, 06:40 PM	#13
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,672	Just takes some getting used to. I had to wait till the 2002 caught my eye before I got one. But my 68 is still the favorite. Wootdog __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

08-19-2002, 07:04 PM	#14
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,278	Hmmm... Two "Custom Sport Truck" Series trucks pictured along with that new truck on the last photo. It looks like Chevrolet is cashing in on the popularity of our trucks. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-19-2002, 07:48 PM	#15
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Thats why I just bought a 2002HD I like the old style better. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-19-2002, 07:55 PM	#16
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	4-wheel steering.. what a trip. Hope the figure out a better way than Honda did on thier cars.



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08-20-2002, 09:48 AM	#18
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Man they haven't changed the front grill, front fenders and I think hood on a series in I don't know how long. wink, wink __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

08-20-2002, 04:29 PM	#19
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	I'm with the guys in the first pic. Gotta love old iron and new stuff together. I'm curious about the 4-wheel steering concept, something I'm gonna have to check out myself. Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

08-20-2002, 05:31 PM	#20
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	4 wheel steering This option is only avalable in limited markets, We are not able to get it it Canada. You Americans are sooo lucky. Turning radius is the same as a saturn coupe. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

08-20-2002, 06:13 PM	#21
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Could you guys imagine back in 66 (remember they come out the year before they are labeled) when the new body style came out. I wonder if those guys were saying the same things. Well my point is....it takes awhile to get used to the new bodies. I know when the 2nd gen s10s came out I was like...damn that's ugly....then 5 years later, I get one myself. lol. well, my .02 jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-21-2002, 12:43 AM	#22
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Dunno about the body style change in '67, but I know when the all-plastic Chevy grilles came out in '71 there was quite a bit of dissention. Of course the GMC still had metal until '73. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

08-21-2002, 04:31 AM	#24
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	you can call the avalanche "fugly" all ya want, but when it gets "de-clad" in 2003 i'm gonna be standin in line with a grip of green for a smooth black one, 2wd, put some phat chrome on it and drop it a little for a nice street stance. the tahoe's gotta go soon __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

08-21-2002, 01:43 PM	#25
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	man they need to make a retro styled truck harkening back to the 67-72 years, that would definately sell!! Imagine a modern version of the 67 GMC front grill, with the 4 round headlights!! damn that would be sweet __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

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