young people with old trucks

[bucketObolts]

Im 23 and have had way more trucks than i should have with all of them being pre-84 with exception of a 05,06,and my now DD 07 3500 Cummins powered ram. I bought my first truck a 71 c30 dumpbody when I was 13 and learned on my own..and the rest is history. the 68 Im building now and my 84 c30 are my babies. it's the same here too..ricers, ricers, and more ricers with an occasional (nicely done) mustang thrown in. There are almost zero bagged trucks around which stinks cuz I love to go cruisin in a pack. But then again, I did build somethin that nobody else had. Anyways keep turnin those wrenches young guys and keep learnin.

[blue 72 gmc 4x4]

I'm 18 now but I started on this truck when I was 15 and finished it when i was 17. My dad had owned it since he was about 20 so its been in the family for awhile. I just recently got the 55' for free and I've been working on that so it can be my DD.

[csa daddy]

im 31 an the first truck i bought was a 55 2nd series.2nd was a 74 jimmy k5 an then a 73 k5 blazer, then i had a 68 ford short bed pissed me off an i sold it for 50 bucks.then i got a 68 50 anniv pickup got a second 50th anniv truck from a good friend had several 80's model suburbans, a 79 short bed, i have a 79 crew cab shortbed , an working on a 87 crew cab short bed dually. i have a 69 k5 an a 72 k5. an working on getting a 66 long bed chevy.i also have a 87 k5 jimmy on 6 inch lift an 35 boggers. an i also need to go threw my grand dad old 79 long bed factory hawian blue. all i got to say is its in my blood. i also had a 70 monte carlo an a 76 rs camaro. an a 68 ford bronco. an 59 stepside at one time. had a 59 panel for a moment bougt it an guy hauled it away before i could pick it up. i think thats about all of te trucks an stuff i have had. oh also had a couple lifted short bed chevys. an i got a 97 cevy extended cab on rockwells now wit 20 inches of lift

[69Beauty]

Quite a few squares around here. you see the occasional 67-72 but not too many. lots of people are just a tad jealous at my school.
I'M 15, Freshman.

[treveiger]

Ya up here you see squares left and right but when people see my 69 they turn there heads and pay attention when i come around and sometimes even catch up to me to ask and talk about it. Felt good right after i bought it because i had buyers remourse sense i never bought something that nice or exspensive.

[stsalvage]

there is a new sence in the Asian kids now here in Calif Its like what happened in the late 80's when it came to mini trucks every one did everything they could do to a mini trust and now it got to be boring.Its like the 1959--64 Impala's that faze came and gone.

And now the Imports are now suffering too now every one got into them small car's cus of Fast and the fureyes Most of the Asian guys want the Chevelles Chargers and old chevy trucks there looking for the Room and Plus they want to try there madness with this new technology going with electric motors and going Green.Most are looking for the old car's do to No smog in some states and they get a lot of looks where ever they go and there a investment.

So yes the young kids are going to come back to the old car's and truck But one problem will they be here when they come looking

[1985ChevyK20]

My truck is not that old but it is still 26 years old 8years older than me

[treveiger]

1985ChevyK20 When you come on a 67-72 chevy truck thread and slam a 67 what are you looking for? A pissing match? What if one of us were to go the the 73-87 thread and slam your trucks saying there not worth as much or something like that?
Please keep in mind people dont like it when people bring down there trucks just as you wouldnt like it either... Lets not get this thread closed. All chevy trucks look awesome, some people like some more than others. Just remember the old saying TO EACH HIS OWN.

[pulltilbroke]

Well I'm 28 now but I got my 67 when I was 16 and in the meantime I have owned a 63c10swb,67 GMC, 69 C20 custom camper/CST 396, 72 C20, 72 c10 highlander, 63 dodge 440, 75 K20, 60 K10, And the newest truck I've ever owned is my 90 Dodge W250 CTD and its still my daily driver with 400,000 miles.

I've always been into old iron and dont realy care to own a GM truck newer than 91(1ton) or a Dodge newer than 93(Has to be a Cummins).

Here is the old junk I currently own.
67 C20

60 K 10

And my Old Dodge

[lowrollin70gmc]

Lets see, I'm 23 and I've had my 70 GMC since I was 14, and purchased my 63 Nova and 68 K20 about 8 months ago after this last deployment and sold my 67 Chevelle 6 months ago.

We're into old cars, I drive mine more than most older people. I've driven 40 year old cars across the country more than most would be willing to do. Call me young and adventurous, but these rides used to be driven everywhere no matter the weather or distance.

(Oh, I do own a late model: 91.5 Dodge W250, but it's getting ripped apart after this deployment to donate the drivetrain to my K20)

[50bomb]

First I want to say love the 67 cause I have one too. And Second I want that 60 k10!!!!!

Originally Posted by pulltilbroke

Well I'm 28 now but I got my 67 when I was 16 and in the meantime I have owned a 63c10swb,67 GMC, 69 C20 custom camper/CST 396, 72 C20, 72 c10 highlander, 63 dodge 440, 75 K20, 60 K10, And the newest truck I've ever owned is my 90 Dodge W250 CTD and its still my daily driver with 400,000 miles.

I've always been into old iron and dont realy care to own a GM truck newer than 91(1ton) or a Dodge newer than 93(Has to be a Cummins).

Here is the old junk I currently own.
67 C20

60 K 10

And my Old Dodge

[rideorange812]

Originally Posted by 1971C10Blown

I am just woundering if any of the younger people in your area drive these trucks any more? or any old muscle cars? I know around where i live all they care about is there 4bangers with the coffee can pipes. I just wana know if there are any young people that still love these old trucks/cars. So lets here it about your trucks/cars.

I'm 19 and I'm selling my first fully restored 70 c10 and just sold my fastback, and I'm in progress on my pro touring c10 bbc. I honestly don't even like new cars.. I may keep my lwb and make it my daily just so I have all old cars. I hate anything that isn't v8 and american lol

my truck

action shot on the bike haha

[doctrouble]

Originally Posted by rideorange812

I honestly don't even like new cars..

i FULLY second that one...

[DakotaLS6]

This is my first post and i drive old cars/trucks all the time (weather permiting). Im 19 years old and just started my 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4. I already have a 454 going in it will hopefully be doing a write up with lots of pictures. Since i turned 16 i was driving my dad's 69 camaro 66 caprice 65 impala and alot more to school and everytime its nice all i can think about it gettin the old cars out! Love the Forum and so far found it very helpful on my build-in-progress.

[pulltilbroke]

Thanks man, It still surprises me how many compliments I get on that crusty old looking K10.

BTW this is the truck I traded for when I got my 60

[AmesFlames'67]

I'm 25! I feel like I'm still 16, so I still qualify right? I'm working on a '67 Stepside with a TBI fuel injected 350/700r4 Auto trans. I guess since it's not done, I can't drive it.... The day will come! Until then I'll keep drawing pictures of how I want it to look!

[70chevymanshort]

Nice trucks!

[Eagle Custom]

Well you see a few older rides with the younger people driving them around my area but also alot of tuner stuff also. Luckly my 13 yr old likes the old trucks better so below is a pic of the truck we bought to fix up for him when he turns 16. I am so glad becouse when I was in high school (class of 90) I drove a 65 mustang that I bought when I was 14 and fixed it up to drive and I know I thought alot of that car and the kids that drove the new stuff just did not seem to care about their cars very much they tore the heck out of them.