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redneckdds · 11-17-2005, 12:06 AM

and model is the best or most desirable to have? and why?

Striker169 · 11-17-2005, 12:12 AM

heh that answer all depends on the person, I personally like 69s because I mean comon when someone asks you what year is that I like the way "its a 69" rolls off my toung. I also like the look of a 69.

phantom dually · 11-17-2005, 12:14 AM

Thats a personnal pref around here. I love the 72 Swb trucks but also like the lines of the 81-87 also. There is a BIG mix on this board. Mostly 67-72 folks though.

redneckdds · 11-17-2005, 12:31 AM

I know its gonna get personal... I am quite new to this board, although I have had an affinity for these yrs' models... 67-72 shortbeds, specifically... but which yrs seem to dress up the nicest and draw the looks at the truck shows? btw... what is it about the 69 that sets it apart of the others, 68-72?

phantom dually · 11-17-2005, 12:32 AM

I would say the 67-72. Its all about the size of your wallet!!

Striker169 · 11-17-2005, 12:38 AM

There were little additions in each year but from 67-72 they were hardly noticeable.

71SWBChevy · 11-17-2005, 12:41 AM

I prefer the 67-72's but the 73-87's look really good if they are well taken care of. In my opinion the 73-87's are the ugliest trucks when they aren't taken care of but some of the best looking with a good paint job and a good wax. I would say pick which ever you find the most desirable.

qksilver · 11-17-2005, 12:59 AM

67's ..............

redneckdds · 11-17-2005, 01:03 AM

can the hood of the 67 be replaced with one of the other yrs?

Guardrail · 11-17-2005, 01:17 AM

Hmmm, how bout' a big block 72' Cheyenne Super SWB with absolutely every luxury option they offered

except for bed rails

Now that would rate a 10 of just about all the Chevy pick ups IMO-Just my .02

MDC · 11-17-2005, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redneckdds

can the hood of the 67 be replaced with one of the other yrs?

Why mess with something that looks so good?

Portmod7 · 11-17-2005, 01:25 AM

Common, the hood on the 67's and 68's are the best of all of em

If it is a stepside, has to be a 67(big window) or 68 slammed on 20's. If it is a fleet, has to be a 71-72 shortbed with the original trim slammed on 20's. Those are just my preferences. I like both equally as well.

The differences......the grilles mostly. Also the front of the hood on the 69-72 is taller and more square than the 67 and 68's. 67's did not have marker lights and the rear windows were usually smaller, altho there is an option that I think is called a custom cab that has a large rear window. I think the trim changed with the grills, but I am not sure about that one.

In any case, a truck with a pretty stock body (maybe get rid of that filler neck on the side and the drip rail), down on the ground with big shiny wheels is my fav. Got to have at least 450 horses under the hood too

Oh yeah, before I forget, NO big blocks either

No need with a 472 small block possible, those things are AWESOME! Fuel injection and an overdrive too. JMO

GMC Jim · 11-17-2005, 06:34 AM

The 71 and 72's are desirable as they have what I feel is an important feature..... front disc brakes....

mike nutt · 11-17-2005, 06:49 AM

69 's the one i prefer

**special-K** · 11-17-2005, 07:55 AM

Just hang`n`snoop here awhile.You`ll be able to make your own decision.There ain`t nobody can tell you what you like best,and that`s all that matters.Any one of these years can be made as desireable as any of the others.Aterall,until you know more about them,they`re all the same.Just minor differences.Yet,there`s always alot more to know.I`mstill learnin`after over 30 years.

**tkeduk8r** · 11-17-2005, 02:17 PM

I fyour asking about what would gbring hte most at Barrett-Jackson.. then i would have to say a 70-72 (yes i included 70 in there too cuz of the strike and rarity) SWB CST/Cheyenne super, black red or Hawaiian Blue, all loaded up in either a bigblock 2wd, or 350 4wd... that would be my guess, but i f i remember the panel 4x4's are about the rarest of all.. JMO...
--Mike

55chevy · 11-17-2005, 02:32 PM

Can't forget the 2 wheel drive blazers, which seem to be a hot item. Any cutom/restorod is going to go for more at the big auctions. You can customize any year 67-72 and make them look cool, that red 69 shortfleet that Mike Nutt pics is coooool! Gotta luv hidden headlights/full width grill, how can I do that?

**CPNE** · 11-17-2005, 02:40 PM

67 Med green GMC 1 ton 133" dually dump body, 351 V6, oil bath air cleaner, manual brakes, manual steering, 4 speed, 5:14 gears with locker, 16.5 inch split rims, small back window, folding bench seat in green vinyl, painted grille and front bumper, with radio delete. We are talkin' trucks here

shelby987 · 11-17-2005, 02:48 PM

as mentioned, the 71-72 swb trucks seem to fetch the highe$t attention, but with respect to pure truck lines....I like 69-72 (blockier nose) style.......the debate will rage with respect to what is truely worth more money....for the most part what I like most....seems to be worth the least....so here is a list of things to stay away from,
manual transmissions...especially on the column
anything with less than 8 cylinders
heavy duty rigs (3/4ton and up)
and 4x4's....well that depends more on where you are located.....but the current trend seems to be more toward 2wd cruisers...rather than 4wd boggers.....by the way, this just seems to be my current observations....and I am fine with that....it makes it easier for me to find what I am looking for at a decent price :smile:
fortunately....or unfortunately if you are selling, these trucks seem to be in a down swing in price....which means you can still have a classic in good shape for less than the cost of a 10 year old 100k mile honda!

sneakysnake · 11-17-2005, 02:55 PM

Get a 72 with all the bells and whistles and stick a 67 front clip on it.

redneckdds · 11-17-2005, 03:53 PM

heres a gay what if.... lets say I pick up a 71 without a/c, ps, pb etc or its a stepside, and I decide to put a regular shortbed on it and add the extras, similar to original options... how do the ' restoration buyers' look at these mods? I agree with yall about the 70-72's... I am lookin for a 72 cheyenne super sb... anyone have one cheap I can pick up?

shelby987 · 11-17-2005, 04:21 PM

someone correct me if I am wrong....but the market for these trucks being what it is.....if its not original numbers matching, you aren't going to be making money off of this truck. If making money is what you are after, I would recommend buying a good cond. body with no engine and trans.....swap in a fuel injected 350 and NV4500 with O/D and hook up a/c.....people are more apt to pay more money for a classic thats good on gas right now over a built up 'optioned' swb.....but thats my $0.02

409biscayne · 11-17-2005, 04:42 PM

First post - be gentle.
I think you've got to have two , a 68 cst and a 72 cheyenne super . That way you've got it covered , or as someone already said an optioned out 72 with the 68 nose , i just like that slant nose hood . Just my .02 cents.
See ya .......................... Doug.

76bonanza · 11-17-2005, 05:36 PM

68 has the best looking front end for sure. As far as making money off them you can never get what you got in them but I have always been able to sell them quick and for what I thought they were worth.

You could spend 30,000 on a new truck and in 5 years it will be worth 10,000 or spend 10,000 on a really nice custom head turner and in 5 years sell it for 10,000.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-17-2005, 05:49 PM

You might as well ask what's your favorite color or who the hottest woman in the world is. I've never really considered these trucks as collectables, but as classics. To me, the value or desirablity depends on who is buying the truck and how well the work was performed, (doesn't really mattered if it was modified or restored). Basically, if you find a truck you like buy it, and pay whatever you feel is fair. my 2 cents

11-17-2005, 12:06 AM	#1
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	which yr... and model is the best or most desirable to have? and why?

11-17-2005, 12:12 AM	#2
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: which yr... heh that answer all depends on the person, I personally like 69s because I mean comon when someone asks you what year is that I like the way "its a 69" rolls off my toung. I also like the look of a 69.

11-17-2005, 12:14 AM	#3
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: which yr... Thats a personnal pref around here. I love the 72 Swb trucks but also like the lines of the 81-87 also. There is a BIG mix on this board. Mostly 67-72 folks though. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-17-2005, 12:31 AM	#4
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: which yr... I know its gonna get personal... I am quite new to this board, although I have had an affinity for these yrs' models... 67-72 shortbeds, specifically... but which yrs seem to dress up the nicest and draw the looks at the truck shows? btw... what is it about the 69 that sets it apart of the others, 68-72? Last edited by redneckdds; 11-17-2005 at 12:32 AM.

11-17-2005, 12:32 AM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: which yr... I would say the 67-72. Its all about the size of your wallet!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-17-2005, 12:38 AM	#6
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: which yr... There were little additions in each year but from 67-72 they were hardly noticeable.

11-17-2005, 12:41 AM	#7
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: which yr... I prefer the 67-72's but the 73-87's look really good if they are well taken care of. In my opinion the 73-87's are the ugliest trucks when they aren't taken care of but some of the best looking with a good paint job and a good wax. I would say pick which ever you find the most desirable. __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

11-17-2005, 12:59 AM	#8
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: which yr... 67's ..............

11-17-2005, 01:03 AM	#9
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: which yr... can the hood of the 67 be replaced with one of the other yrs?

11-17-2005, 01:17 AM	#10
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Re: which yr... Hmmm, how bout' a big block 72' Cheyenne Super SWB with absolutely every luxury option they offered except for bed rails Now that would rate a 10 of just about all the Chevy pick ups IMO-Just my .02 __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

11-17-2005, 01:25 AM	#12
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: which yr... Common, the hood on the 67's and 68's are the best of all of em If it is a stepside, has to be a 67(big window) or 68 slammed on 20's. If it is a fleet, has to be a 71-72 shortbed with the original trim slammed on 20's. Those are just my preferences. I like both equally as well. The differences......the grilles mostly. Also the front of the hood on the 69-72 is taller and more square than the 67 and 68's. 67's did not have marker lights and the rear windows were usually smaller, altho there is an option that I think is called a custom cab that has a large rear window. I think the trim changed with the grills, but I am not sure about that one. In any case, a truck with a pretty stock body (maybe get rid of that filler neck on the side and the drip rail), down on the ground with big shiny wheels is my fav. Got to have at least 450 horses under the hood too Oh yeah, before I forget, NO big blocks either No need with a 472 small block possible, those things are AWESOME! Fuel injection and an overdrive too. JMO Last edited by Portmod7; 11-17-2005 at 01:28 AM.

11-17-2005, 06:34 AM	#13
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: which yr... The 71 and 72's are desirable as they have what I feel is an important feature..... front disc brakes.... __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

11-17-2005, 06:49 AM	#14
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: which yr... 69 's the one i prefer Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:56 PM.

11-17-2005, 07:55 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: which yr... Just hang`n`snoop here awhile.You`ll be able to make your own decision.There ain`t nobody can tell you what you like best,and that`s all that matters.Any one of these years can be made as desireable as any of the others.Aterall,until you know more about them,they`re all the same.Just minor differences.Yet,there`s always alot more to know.I`mstill learnin`after over 30 years. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-17-2005, 02:17 PM	#16
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: which yr... I fyour asking about what would gbring hte most at Barrett-Jackson.. then i would have to say a 70-72 (yes i included 70 in there too cuz of the strike and rarity) SWB CST/Cheyenne super, black red or Hawaiian Blue, all loaded up in either a bigblock 2wd, or 350 4wd... that would be my guess, but i f i remember the panel 4x4's are about the rarest of all.. JMO... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's



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11-17-2005, 02:32 PM	#17
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	Re: which yr... Can't forget the 2 wheel drive blazers, which seem to be a hot item. Any cutom/restorod is going to go for more at the big auctions. You can customize any year 67-72 and make them look cool, that red 69 shortfleet that Mike Nutt pics is coooool! Gotta luv hidden headlights/full width grill, how can I do that? __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer

11-17-2005, 02:40 PM	#18
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: which yr... 67 Med green GMC 1 ton 133" dually dump body, 351 V6, oil bath air cleaner, manual brakes, manual steering, 4 speed, 5:14 gears with locker, 16.5 inch split rims, small back window, folding bench seat in green vinyl, painted grille and front bumper, with radio delete. We are talkin' trucks here __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-17-2005, 02:48 PM	#19
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: which yr... as mentioned, the 71-72 swb trucks seem to fetch the highe$t attention, but with respect to pure truck lines....I like 69-72 (blockier nose) style.......the debate will rage with respect to what is truely worth more money....for the most part what I like most....seems to be worth the least....so here is a list of things to stay away from, manual transmissions...especially on the column anything with less than 8 cylinders heavy duty rigs (3/4ton and up) and 4x4's....well that depends more on where you are located.....but the current trend seems to be more toward 2wd cruisers...rather than 4wd boggers.....by the way, this just seems to be my current observations....and I am fine with that....it makes it easier for me to find what I am looking for at a decent price :smile: fortunately....or unfortunately if you are selling, these trucks seem to be in a down swing in price....which means you can still have a classic in good shape for less than the cost of a 10 year old 100k mile honda!

11-17-2005, 02:55 PM	#20
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: which yr... Get a 72 with all the bells and whistles and stick a 67 front clip on it.

11-17-2005, 03:53 PM	#21
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: which yr... heres a gay what if.... lets say I pick up a 71 without a/c, ps, pb etc or its a stepside, and I decide to put a regular shortbed on it and add the extras, similar to original options... how do the ' restoration buyers' look at these mods? I agree with yall about the 70-72's... I am lookin for a 72 cheyenne super sb... anyone have one cheap I can pick up?

11-17-2005, 04:21 PM	#22
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: which yr... someone correct me if I am wrong....but the market for these trucks being what it is.....if its not original numbers matching, you aren't going to be making money off of this truck. If making money is what you are after, I would recommend buying a good cond. body with no engine and trans.....swap in a fuel injected 350 and NV4500 with O/D and hook up a/c.....people are more apt to pay more money for a classic thats good on gas right now over a built up 'optioned' swb.....but thats my $0.02 __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

11-17-2005, 04:42 PM	#23
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: which yr... First post - be gentle. I think you've got to have two , a 68 cst and a 72 cheyenne super . That way you've got it covered , or as someone already said an optioned out 72 with the 68 nose , i just like that slant nose hood . Just my .02 cents. See ya .......................... Doug.

11-17-2005, 05:36 PM	#24
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: which yr... 68 has the best looking front end for sure. As far as making money off them you can never get what you got in them but I have always been able to sell them quick and for what I thought they were worth. You could spend 30,000 on a new truck and in 5 years it will be worth 10,000 or spend 10,000 on a really nice custom head turner and in 5 years sell it for 10,000. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

11-17-2005, 05:49 PM	#25
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: which yr... You might as well ask what's your favorite color or who the hottest woman in the world is. I've never really considered these trucks as collectables, but as classics. To me, the value or desirablity depends on who is buying the truck and how well the work was performed, (doesn't really mattered if it was modified or restored). Basically, if you find a truck you like buy it, and pay whatever you feel is fair. my 2 cents __________________ 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!

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