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toms68cst · 05-29-2002, 10:35 PM

Poll to see preferences.

Pont · 05-29-2002, 10:49 PM

Your poll kinda leaves us 4x4 guys without choices. I'll play anyway!

*Shane* · 05-29-2002, 10:50 PM

chop 'em.....drop 'em......and DRIVE 'EM!

SCOTI · 05-29-2002, 10:51 PM

Stock look but lowered/updated drivetrain & custom vintage wheels.

BADA$$69 · 05-29-2002, 10:52 PM

I like the Mild Custom Wheels&Steering wheel-Lower stance

toms68cst · 05-29-2002, 11:03 PM

LOL, Sorry Pont!

For you 4X4 guys consider Raising vs Lowering.

I have a feeling my vote "Bone stock" - is gonna loose badly! Oh well it was 100% for a few minutes.

Pont · 05-29-2002, 11:08 PM

LOL, thanks Tom, just didn't wanna feel left out! hehehehe

70 Jimmy · 05-29-2002, 11:29 PM

Pont, You still have a choice! My Jimmy USED to be a 4x4. Now it's got a 6/8 drop! That's like 10/12 in fourbyish.

Pont · 05-29-2002, 11:33 PM

lol@70 Jimmy, your right, I do have that choice but it totally slipped my mind after buying wheels, tires and lift for mine.

Gotta love the what your doing to yours. Being original is what it's all about in my book. Got pics?

Slick71 · 05-30-2002, 12:08 AM

Totally stock would be great, but there's just somethin in me that keeps saying "Lift it or Lower it"....as long as it's a 67-72, I'll admire it!

Blue_71 · 05-30-2002, 12:12 AM

i just pretended that the lower says lift

70 Jimmy · 05-30-2002, 12:13 AM

No pics yet. Works been keeping me away from finishing it. I'm hoping to be on the road in July. It will be a "work in progress".

colohusker · 05-30-2002, 12:27 AM

Eventually will be lowered a little with some trick wheels and 400hp 350...... all it takes is time and money, both of which I seem to have misplaced lately....

O'l Buck · 05-30-2002, 01:44 AM

I personally would not lower a truck, but I would lift one. It's just that in my part of the country, a lowered ride would be pretty much worthless as far as drivability goes. My vote goes to mild custom, change the steering wheel, the seat, the dash, the wheels, the suspension, the engine, the drive train, build it to be all it can be, without cutting it up to the point it can't be brought back to like new condition.

Wasted Income · 05-30-2002, 02:36 AM

Bag it , dub it, big block EFI it!!!!!!!

lofly'a · 05-30-2002, 02:45 AM

custom!!!!!

frost89434 · 05-30-2002, 02:49 AM

I like em inbetween

**Tim Christian** · 05-30-2002, 05:45 AM

I like a mild custom!

70c10 · 05-30-2002, 08:05 AM

I'm with Tim Christian on this one. Hey Pont- Your truck is AWESOME, I like that color combo you got goin' on.

okietruck · 05-30-2002, 08:33 AM

I like the stock look with performance add-ons, but I have considered a slight lowering, maybe 2".

Tink · 05-30-2002, 09:09 AM

I like mild customizing on 2wd and 4wd trucks.

brennecke · 05-30-2002, 09:17 AM

If your truck was nice when you got it, for god's sake leave the thing alone. Put some nice rims, maybe change the stance a little, but that's it.
If on the other hand, like me, you got one that ain't pretty then chop the top. Add a custom dash and interior, whatever you want.
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brennecke · 05-30-2002, 09:24 AM

Sorry. thought we could post pics directly now. lets try again.

dion · 05-30-2002, 11:29 AM

Stock with a few custom adds, wheels/steering wheel. Isn't that why we like Chevys for that vintage look? People go overboard customizing and the trucks start looking like Nissans out of one of those fast and furious movies

**Desert Rat** · 05-30-2002, 11:37 AM

Interior stock except steering wheel and stereo,exterior sweet paint job,slammed, oversized rims,4whl discs,stock grille and bumpers-no roll pans or custom lights for me.shaved is cool.

View Poll Results: Do You Pefer Stock or Custom?
Bone Stock-Showroom condition all the way	14	7.95%
Stock Look- Performance-Safey improvements	47	26.70%
Mild Custom Wheels&Steering wheel-Lower stance	84	47.73%
Slam me Chop me paint me wild!	31	17.61%
Voters: 176. You may not vote on this poll

05-29-2002, 10:35 PM	#1
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	Stock vs Custom Poll to see preferences. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-29-2002, 10:49 PM	#2
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Your poll kinda leaves us 4x4 guys without choices. I'll play anyway! __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

05-29-2002, 10:51 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,933	Stock look but lowered/updated drivetrain & custom vintage wheels. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-29-2002, 10:52 PM	#5
BADA$$69 Walking accident Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laurens, SC Posts: 200	I like the Mild Custom Wheels&Steering wheel-Lower stance Attached Images __________________ Laurens, SC 69 C10 W/350 & 700R4 89 Mustang GT

05-29-2002, 10:50 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	chop 'em.....drop 'em......and DRIVE 'EM!

05-29-2002, 11:03 PM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	LOL, Sorry Pont! For you 4X4 guys consider Raising vs Lowering. I have a feeling my vote "Bone stock" - is gonna loose badly! Oh well it was 100% for a few minutes. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club. Last edited by toms68cst; 05-29-2002 at 11:06 PM.

05-29-2002, 11:08 PM	#7
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	LOL, thanks Tom, just didn't wanna feel left out! hehehehe __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

05-29-2002, 11:29 PM	#8
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Pont, You still have a choice! My Jimmy USED to be a 4x4. Now it's got a 6/8 drop! That's like 10/12 in fourbyish. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

05-29-2002, 11:33 PM	#9
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	lol@70 Jimmy, your right, I do have that choice but it totally slipped my mind after buying wheels, tires and lift for mine. Gotta love the what your doing to yours. Being original is what it's all about in my book. Got pics? __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

05-30-2002, 12:08 AM	#10
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Totally stock would be great, but there's just somethin in me that keeps saying "Lift it or Lower it"....as long as it's a 67-72, I'll admire it! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

05-30-2002, 12:13 AM	#12
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	No pics yet. Works been keeping me away from finishing it. I'm hoping to be on the road in July. It will be a "work in progress". __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

05-30-2002, 12:27 AM	#13
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	Eventually will be lowered a little with some trick wheels and 400hp 350...... all it takes is time and money, both of which I seem to have misplaced lately.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

05-30-2002, 01:44 AM	#14
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I personally would not lower a truck, but I would lift one. It's just that in my part of the country, a lowered ride would be pretty much worthless as far as drivability goes. My vote goes to mild custom, change the steering wheel, the seat, the dash, the wheels, the suspension, the engine, the drive train, build it to be all it can be, without cutting it up to the point it can't be brought back to like new condition. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

05-30-2002, 02:36 AM	#15
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Bag it , dub it, big block EFI it!!!!!!! __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*



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05-30-2002, 02:45 AM	#16
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	custom!!!!! __________________ -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

05-30-2002, 02:49 AM	#17
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	I like em inbetween __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

05-30-2002, 05:45 AM	#18
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I like a mild custom!

05-30-2002, 08:05 AM	#19
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I'm with Tim Christian on this one. Hey Pont- Your truck is AWESOME, I like that color combo you got goin' on. __________________ 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

05-30-2002, 08:33 AM	#20
okietruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 117	I like the stock look with performance add-ons, but I have considered a slight lowering, maybe 2".

05-30-2002, 09:09 AM	#21
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	I like mild customizing on 2wd and 4wd trucks. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

05-30-2002, 09:17 AM	#22
brennecke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Missouri Posts: 469	If your truck was nice when you got it, for god's sake leave the thing alone. Put some nice rims, maybe change the stance a little, but that's it. If on the other hand, like me, you got one that ain't pretty then chop the top. Add a custom dash and interior, whatever you want. [IMG]file:///C:/WINNT/Profiles/brennecke/Desktop/0702_custom_01.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]file:///C:/WINNT/Profiles/brennecke/Desktop/0702_custom_08.jpg[/IMG] __________________ Never tire of doing what is right II Thess. 3:13 Northeast Missouri 71 LWB original 350 3/speed Soon to be 500

05-30-2002, 09:24 AM	#23
brennecke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Missouri Posts: 469	Sorry. thought we could post pics directly now. lets try again. __________________ Never tire of doing what is right II Thess. 3:13 Northeast Missouri 71 LWB original 350 3/speed Soon to be 500

05-30-2002, 11:29 AM	#24
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Stock with a few custom adds, wheels/steering wheel. Isn't that why we like Chevys for that vintage look? People go overboard customizing and the trucks start looking like Nissans out of one of those fast and furious movies __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

05-30-2002, 11:37 AM	#25
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Interior stock except steering wheel and stereo,exterior sweet paint job,slammed, oversized rims,4whl discs,stock grille and bumpers-no roll pans or custom lights for me.shaved is cool.

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