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imdarren · 12-15-2004, 11:51 PM

In order.
1) 67 C10 SWB CST Big Back Window.
2) 72 C10 SWB Cheyenne Super.
3) 71
4) 69 - 70

spencra · 12-16-2004, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theo goebel

My bias is to the short step bed for its utility! I grew up with a '67 C-20 loaded but without air and a Holmes tow truck conversion in the bed but alas rusted out after 15 years of Michigan winters (salted roads) and find myself owning 2 1967 short step beds...........one an all original and the other hot rodded with later V-8 motor/muncie 4speed/power steering/posi/big wheels-tires/lowered etc. SHOULD i KEEP MY ORIGINAL TRUCK ORIGINAL? (250-6/Granny 4speed/deluxe heater/4.11 posi) Or modify with V-8/auto/PS etc. I know original trucks are hard to find and this truck is original and has very little rust! Share your thoughts please?

If it is all original, absolutely keep it original. not very many of these trucks are. Also it usually costs a hell of alot more to restore a truck original than to modify one.
All original also has a much higher resale value from what i've seen.

Definately keep it original!!!

4x4Poet · 12-16-2004, 02:25 AM

The 67s, with no side markers, are the best paint platform since they can carry a theme or even just a color from front to rear with less interuption than other year models. The sloping hood helps carry flames, etc. to the rear since it has no harsh bend in front. For 2wds, the "sloped" hood models look sleek lowered. Hence their popularity among customizers.

Lowered "vertical" hood later models seem boxey, though not in a detracting way. Just less stylish lines. For 4x4s, the vertical hood complements the strength theme inherent in a 4x4.

The small back window 67s are supposed to be popular as make-out trucks due to the privacy gained. (Give 'em up, old married men

).

Most every other style consideration is pure personal preference.

HeavyD · 12-16-2004, 04:22 AM

I REALLY like orange 72 Chev SWB trucks, but am fixing up a LWB Gold '70 GMC..go figure..

ale8oneboy · 12-16-2004, 12:56 PM

71-72, Disc brakes, big rear window, loads of other options, (72) shoulder belts, on glass mirror etc.

70 shorty · 12-16-2004, 01:19 PM

I'd have to say, 67-68, then 69-70, then 71-72 as far as looks. I do like the options of the later ones, though. I only like the 67-68's with the grille painted to match the body though, I can't stand them when they're white.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-16-2004, 02:16 PM

I read an article about the man that designed the 67 truck. They are considered one of the most beautiful and "carlike" truck chevrolet ever made. True story, the guy who designed them was interviewed by some magazine recently, and HE said that chevrolet wasn't too fond of the 67-68 nose because of it's "softness." Chevrolet then asked him to redesign the front end to look more "agressive." Thats why the 69 had the blunt hood and wide, flat grill. It looked more "agressive." Makes me wonder....I'm also a big fan of the 99-02 silverados, I think they are a beautiful truck, like the 67's....maybe thats why they kept the cab and bed and went to that funky square front end.....is this a modern day 68 to 69 "agressive" look????

spencra · 12-16-2004, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I read an article about the man that designed the 67 truck. They are considered one of the most beautiful and "carlike" truck chevrolet ever made. True story, the guy who designed them was interviewed by some magazine recently, and HE said that chevrolet wasn't too fond of the 67-68 nose because of it's "softness." Chevrolet then asked him to redesign the front end to look more "agressive." Thats why the 69 had the blunt hood and wide, flat grill. It looked more "agressive." Makes me wonder....I'm also a big fan of the 99-02 silverados, I think they are a beautiful truck, like the 67's....maybe thats why they kept the cab and bed and went to that funky square front end.....is this a modern day 68 to 69 "agressive" look????

Wow, that surprises me. I always liked the 67-68 style because I thought that it looked badass, especially when they are raised and sitting on four fatties.
Go figure.

**Canadian694x4** · 12-16-2004, 09:06 PM

When I was searching for a truck I really didn't care if it was Chev or a GMC let alone what year. All I knew was I wanted it too be a 4x4 and be in good shape. With that said tho I guess you could say I now favour the '69-'70 Chev's...go figure?

So IMO,
'69-'70 Chev's
'69-'70 GMC's
'71-'72 Chev's (tho truely these are prolly most popular with good reasons I confess)
'67-'68 Chev's
'67-'68 GMC's
'71-'72 GMC's

mr402 · 12-16-2004, 11:51 PM

Even though mine are 71s (GMC and Chev) I like any of the 67 - 72s. Have a slight bias towards those big blocks though.

12-15-2004, 11:51 PM	#51
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	In order. 1) 67 C10 SWB CST Big Back Window. 2) 72 C10 SWB Cheyenne Super. 3) 71 4) 69 - 70 __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

12-16-2004, 02:25 AM	#53
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	The 67s, with no side markers, are the best paint platform since they can carry a theme or even just a color from front to rear with less interuption than other year models. The sloping hood helps carry flames, etc. to the rear since it has no harsh bend in front. For 2wds, the "sloped" hood models look sleek lowered. Hence their popularity among customizers. Lowered "vertical" hood later models seem boxey, though not in a detracting way. Just less stylish lines. For 4x4s, the vertical hood complements the strength theme inherent in a 4x4. The small back window 67s are supposed to be popular as make-out trucks due to the privacy gained. (Give 'em up, old married men ). Most every other style consideration is pure personal preference. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 12-16-2004 at 02:29 AM.

12-16-2004, 04:22 AM	#54
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,167	I REALLY like orange 72 Chev SWB trucks, but am fixing up a LWB Gold '70 GMC..go figure.. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-16-2004, 12:56 PM	#55
ale8oneboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pike County, KY Posts: 89	71-72, Disc brakes, big rear window, loads of other options, (72) shoulder belts, on glass mirror etc. __________________ MEMBER OF THE BUCKET SEAT CLUB (REAL BUCKETS) "Color Me Gone" - Two Lanes of Blacktop

12-16-2004, 01:19 PM	#56
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	I'd have to say, 67-68, then 69-70, then 71-72 as far as looks. I do like the options of the later ones, though. I only like the 67-68's with the grille painted to match the body though, I can't stand them when they're white. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

12-16-2004, 02:16 PM	#57
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I read an article about the man that designed the 67 truck. They are considered one of the most beautiful and "carlike" truck chevrolet ever made. True story, the guy who designed them was interviewed by some magazine recently, and HE said that chevrolet wasn't too fond of the 67-68 nose because of it's "softness." Chevrolet then asked him to redesign the front end to look more "agressive." Thats why the 69 had the blunt hood and wide, flat grill. It looked more "agressive." Makes me wonder....I'm also a big fan of the 99-02 silverados, I think they are a beautiful truck, like the 67's....maybe thats why they kept the cab and bed and went to that funky square front end.....is this a modern day 68 to 69 "agressive" look???? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-16-2004, 09:06 PM	#59
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	When I was searching for a truck I really didn't care if it was Chev or a GMC let alone what year. All I knew was I wanted it too be a 4x4 and be in good shape. With that said tho I guess you could say I now favour the '69-'70 Chev's...go figure? So IMO, '69-'70 Chev's '69-'70 GMC's '71-'72 Chev's (tho truely these are prolly most popular with good reasons I confess) '67-'68 Chev's '67-'68 GMC's '71-'72 GMC's __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

12-16-2004, 11:51 PM	#60
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Even though mine are 71s (GMC and Chev) I like any of the 67 - 72s. Have a slight bias towards those big blocks though.

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