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**SactoJim** · 09-19-2007, 11:07 AM

There are various kits out there to make a late model vehicle "resemble" an older vehicle. I typically don't care for that stuff at all, but the folks that do like that stuff get "late model" performance with classic looks (or whatever you wanna call it).

Taking time, effort, and money to make an older vehicle look like a much newer vehicle and then have it drive and ride like a +35 year old truck.....I just don't get!

Everyone likes to do something that hasn't been done, but many things are best left undone......this is one!

**Palf70Step** · 09-19-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

It is definately different! Not sure if I like it or not...at least in the pictures it looks like it was well built.....

SCOTI · 09-19-2007, 01:16 PM

I wouldn't do a swap like this, but.....

I can understand someone wanting a 'new' truck w/o all the government hassles that come w/one. That truck looks more like a new vehicle than a classic & he doesn't have to worry any about emissions & stuff legally.

He could even go futher w/an LS1/auto OD drivetrain. I've seen trucks that were 'original' that looked alot worse.

Jim_PA · 09-19-2007, 01:31 PM

I wouldn't want one like it, but I think it looks good. Better than being sent to the crusher, I guess.

Never was a fan of the black/purple/green chameleon paint though.

jkade · 09-19-2007, 01:52 PM

A differnet paint job and wheels would help it a lot. I wouldn't buy it but if you gave it to me I would drive the crap out of it.

DoobieBrother · 09-19-2007, 01:53 PM

Only thing `68 about that truck is the cab and frame. A lot of work in it. Sure does nothing for me, though.

72 cheyenne pdx · 09-19-2007, 01:53 PM

The guy had a vision and went with it. I give him an A for effort. Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder. It just may take a case of beer to see it.

Orange · 09-19-2007, 02:18 PM

I say there's some reason he doesn't show any under the hood pics - and I doubt it's because the engine is dirty.

DLB

bcanini · 09-19-2007, 02:32 PM

Thats funny... I thought it was a Ranger at first glance.
A for effort and execution F for final product.

B

panhandler62 · 09-19-2007, 02:57 PM

Once you buy a truck you can paint it baby-vomit green and weld a giant crab to the roof if you want, but I won't be placing a bid.. :P

earl87gta · 09-19-2007, 03:04 PM

Im not sure what to think .

blukangoo · 09-19-2007, 03:08 PM

As the germans say: "Schaut aus wie angekotzt".
What a great way to kill a classic.

Hook'em · 09-19-2007, 04:18 PM

That must have come from the Island of Dr. Moreau.

Just think...there is likely a '68 truck driving around with a 2002 cab.

**68 Stepside** · 09-19-2007, 07:07 PM

As much as I hate to say it, I almost like it. He should have kept a few more features of the 67-72 bodystyle though. The paint work is awesome. I'd like to see shots of the interior, and someone needs to tell the seller that spellcheck isn't a bad thing.

bryanw1968 · 09-19-2007, 08:19 PM

Great work. Bad taste in IMHO.

wibilly · 09-19-2007, 08:24 PM

looks like just another new truck to me. why bother?

s95930 · 09-19-2007, 08:38 PM

Not sure why you would do that. If you want a new truck why not buy a new truck?

Riveted1 · 09-19-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Jones

Or even worse... a transvestite

I was thinking pre-op tranny.... LOL

I think it's horrendous. But to each his own.

*ksjh1316* · 09-19-2007, 10:39 PM

I love his answer as to why the heck he punished the old 68 shows what we are dealing with real fast

**LEEVON** · 09-19-2007, 10:54 PM

It's kinda like that old saying "A face only a mother could love".

The guy is probably a fabrication wiz, what I can't understand is why spend so much time and money to do something so "different"

and just turn around and sell it????

Putter · 09-20-2007, 09:56 AM

I do agree about the bed...this one works slightly better than 88-98 for me. I also like the way the body lines from the original doors go into the new hood lines, but I would like to have seen more 1968 in the nose area.
I need to see some interior & engine-bay shots to make a final ruling!!!

Ronin8451 · 09-20-2007, 11:13 AM

Quick, someone unleash their "Trunk Monkey" to go punish that guy !!

LOL ! I want a classic to look like a classic, not a late model piece of plastic that is worthless for collector value !

Rick

53lowdown · 09-20-2007, 11:27 AM

I've wondered about doing just the opposite.. What if you took a 2002 and put a 67/72 front clip on it? Now that might be kind of cool. Then you'd have the modern features and driveline, but it'd have the style of the 67/72

bigfredtn · 09-20-2007, 01:03 PM

Someone send it to GM. Maybe some of its engineers can make us a new truck based on the 67-72. GM can do another SSR type vehicle.

jeffnstef · 09-20-2007, 03:50 PM

Custum, custumised, profecional, camelion, actualized with newer seats, bouth, Maching, beutiful, unic, inreplacable, paiments, diferent, alse,

OOOOOOHHHH you are Killing Me !

Spell Check People! come on you have a computer if you list something on eBay!

09-19-2007, 11:07 AM	#26
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... There are various kits out there to make a late model vehicle "resemble" an older vehicle. I typically don't care for that stuff at all, but the folks that do like that stuff get "late model" performance with classic looks (or whatever you wanna call it). Taking time, effort, and money to make an older vehicle look like a much newer vehicle and then have it drive and ride like a +35 year old truck.....I just don't get! Everyone likes to do something that hasn't been done, but many things are best left undone......this is one! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-19-2007, 01:16 PM	#28
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... I wouldn't do a swap like this, but..... I can understand someone wanting a 'new' truck w/o all the government hassles that come w/one. That truck looks more like a new vehicle than a classic & he doesn't have to worry any about emissions & stuff legally. He could even go futher w/an LS1/auto OD drivetrain. I've seen trucks that were 'original' that looked alot worse. __________________ 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.*

09-19-2007, 01:31 PM	#29
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... I wouldn't want one like it, but I think it looks good. Better than being sent to the crusher, I guess. Never was a fan of the black/purple/green chameleon paint though.

09-19-2007, 01:52 PM	#30
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... A differnet paint job and wheels would help it a lot. I wouldn't buy it but if you gave it to me I would drive the crap out of it.

09-19-2007, 01:53 PM	#31
DoobieBrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 184	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... Only thing `68 about that truck is the cab and frame. A lot of work in it. Sure does nothing for me, though.

09-19-2007, 01:53 PM	#32
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... The guy had a vision and went with it. I give him an A for effort. Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder. It just may take a case of beer to see it.

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Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... I say there's some reason he doesn't show any under the hood pics - and I doubt it's because the engine is dirty. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

09-19-2007, 02:32 PM	#34
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... Thats funny... I thought it was a Ranger at first glance. A for effort and execution F for final product. B __________________ 71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

09-19-2007, 02:57 PM	#35
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... Once you buy a truck you can paint it baby-vomit green and weld a giant crab to the roof if you want, but I won't be placing a bid.. :P __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

09-19-2007, 03:04 PM	#36
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09-19-2007, 03:08 PM	#37
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... As the germans say: "Schaut aus wie angekotzt". What a great way to kill a classic. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

09-19-2007, 04:18 PM	#38
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 854	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... That must have come from the Island of Dr. Moreau. Just think...there is likely a '68 truck driving around with a 2002 cab. __________________ Hook'em

09-19-2007, 07:07 PM	#39
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... As much as I hate to say it, I almost like it. He should have kept a few more features of the 67-72 bodystyle though. The paint work is awesome. I'd like to see shots of the interior, and someone needs to tell the seller that spellcheck isn't a bad thing. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

09-19-2007, 08:19 PM	#40
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... Great work. Bad taste in IMHO.

09-19-2007, 08:24 PM	#41
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09-19-2007, 08:38 PM	#42
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... Not sure why you would do that. If you want a new truck why not buy a new truck? __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

09-19-2007, 10:39 PM	#44
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... I love his answer as to why the heck he punished the old 68 shows what we are dealing with real fast

09-19-2007, 10:54 PM	#45
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... It's kinda like that old saying "A face only a mother could love". The guy is probably a fabrication wiz, what I can't understand is why spend so much time and money to do something so "different" and just turn around and sell it???? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-20-2007, 09:56 AM	#46
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... I do agree about the bed...this one works slightly better than 88-98 for me. I also like the way the body lines from the original doors go into the new hood lines, but I would like to have seen more 1968 in the nose area. I need to see some interior & engine-bay shots to make a final ruling!!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

09-20-2007, 11:13 AM	#47
Ronin8451 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 47	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... Quick, someone unleash their "Trunk Monkey" to go punish that guy !! LOL ! I want a classic to look like a classic, not a late model piece of plastic that is worthless for collector value ! Rick

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jeffnstef Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 64	Re: You Must See This Ebay Truck....... Custum, custumised, profecional, camelion, actualized with newer seats, bouth, Maching, beutiful, unic, inreplacable, paiments, diferent, alse, OOOOOOHHHH you are Killing Me ! Spell Check People! come on you have a computer if you list something on eBay!

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