If u do it over ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sweet&LowPro55 · 04-18-2007, 01:17 PM

.... If you had to do it all over again .What year of truck would
you restore & why.
Thought it would be kool to hear your remarks ...

northerngmc · 04-18-2007, 06:27 PM

Over again, or just again, because I prefer again, and again......

I love my 59, but next truck will be a 67-72.

Starting a 69 GMC, but I really want to make it a hauling wood and going to the dump type truck.

56chevy1300 · 04-18-2007, 06:30 PM

1. 55-57 Cameo

2. 55-57 GMC

3. 88-89 GMC

4. 73-87 Chevy

5. 88-98 GMC

6. 69 Camaro

mylow53 · 04-18-2007, 06:53 PM

1940 chevy truck!!!

Kabwe · 04-18-2007, 07:37 PM

I would do an Advanced Design Panel Truck or Suburban, or 1938-1940’s Chevy, Studebaker or Ford pickup.

1-ton of fun · 04-19-2007, 10:55 AM

i would do the same truck, but go with a mustang 2 instead of a camaro clip. i would be driving this thing by now, or at least doing bodywork...

tiggerstoy · 04-19-2007, 11:42 AM

i looked for 17 years for a good 55 to build as a hot rod....i'd do it all over again.

Jebb1978 · 04-20-2007, 01:29 PM

My 59 GMC's are near and dear to my heart but to be honest Daniel U has me dreaming of a 54 Chevy! Man that grille is SWEET!

Daniel U · 04-20-2007, 01:33 PM

I'm rather attached to my rides, so I'll do another when my son's old enough. I don't regret anything on any of my bow ties.
'99 Tahoe
'88 IROC
'54 Pick up
nextpurchace and build:
a 67-72 pick up or
a 60-66 pick up
or if I can convince my wife, a Chevy rat rod/roadster truck

Probably the best choice for a 1st build together.

56chevy1300 · 04-20-2007, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel U

I'm rather attached to my rides, so I'll do another when my son's old enough. I don't regret anything on any of my bow ties.
'99 Tahoe
'88 IROC
'54 Pick up
nextpurchace and build:
a 67-72 pick up or
a 60-66 pick up
or if I can convince my wife, a Chevy rat rod/roadster truck

Probably the best choice for a 1st build together.

Daniel U, could you post a pic of your iroc, I'd love to see it!

Daniel U · 04-20-2007, 02:51 PM

Herer's the start of my current Chevy fleet:

'99 2WD Tahoe in the snow this winter

'88 IROC last summer

'54 last year before bodychassis work
Oh yeah, here's my son (last year) on our '03 Heritage Softail

Here's a link to the TGO forum for my IROC's mods:
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/vb...ber-43847.html
Enjoy Daniel U

solidaxel · 04-21-2007, 12:47 AM

I found a real orginal 53 with no rust so I guess I will start with another chassis and do all the mods and upgrades to it only this one will be a 700R and power brakes with the Dakota IFS . That way I can see and feel the difference in the Mll and Dodge IFS

SURFER1316 · 04-22-2007, 01:01 PM

HAHA I would have kept the jeep i built from when I was 16-19, and then bought the 49 GMC, and not meesed around with the bull**** cars between and probably would have had 2 badass trucks I enjoyed driving instead of none

pgf545 · 04-22-2007, 10:53 PM

Hard to say but probably would do something late model. I saw a picture of a Suburban on bags that we pretty cool. But the ultimate would be forget building something just get the new Vette that I have been wanting....just waiting on the kids to move out...lol.

Bernie

solidaxel · 04-23-2007, 01:26 AM

Build the truck, anybody can go buy a new Vette, just like the one you saw on the corner!!!!

sider68 · 04-28-2007, 12:03 AM

I have to agree about buying a vette.I have a loaded Dodge Ram 4 by 4 extended cab with almost everything and now one a 51 year old truck.Some days I think I,m crazy.

CAL 58 GMC · 04-28-2007, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgf545

Hard to say but probably would do something late model. I saw a picture of a Suburban on bags that we pretty cool. But the ultimate would be forget building something just get the new Vette that I have been wanting....just waiting on the kids to move out...lol.

Bernie

I'll take that new Vette right along with you, but I would still keep my 58!

Bishops Trucks · 04-28-2007, 02:31 AM

1930's to 1950's first series Suburban. I love the looks of those rides.

pgf545 · 04-28-2007, 10:18 AM

Yeah Cal I would not get rid of what I have just really like the new vette. I guess it is middle age thing...LMAO. But that money always seem to be spent better else where....Hey a guy can dream can't he.

Bernie

CAL 58 GMC · 04-28-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgf545

Yeah Cal I would not get rid of what I have just really like the new vette. I guess it is middle age thing...LMAO. But that money always seem to be spent better else where....Hey a guy can dream can't he.

Bernie

I've wanted a Vette sice I was a young boy and I saw one from the back window of my mom's 1960 Chevy Nomad wagon. So your right, dreaming is what keeps us older guys young forever!

**BobTheTrucker** · 04-28-2007, 01:06 PM

1947 first of the year model, with the head lightss mounted on top of the fenders. That was a split year like in 1955.

I don't got one!!!

04-18-2007, 01:17 PM	#1
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04-18-2007, 06:27 PM	#2
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: If u do it over ??? Over again, or just again, because I prefer again, and again...... I love my 59, but next truck will be a 67-72. Starting a 69 GMC, but I really want to make it a hauling wood and going to the dump type truck. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

04-18-2007, 06:30 PM	#3
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: If u do it over ??? 1. 55-57 Cameo 2. 55-57 GMC 3. 88-89 GMC 4. 73-87 Chevy 5. 88-98 GMC 6. 69 Camaro

04-18-2007, 06:53 PM	#4
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: If u do it over ??? 1940 chevy truck!!! __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

04-18-2007, 07:37 PM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: If u do it over ??? I would do an Advanced Design Panel Truck or Suburban, or 1938-1940’s Chevy, Studebaker or Ford pickup.

04-19-2007, 10:55 AM	#6
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: If u do it over ??? i would do the same truck, but go with a mustang 2 instead of a camaro clip. i would be driving this thing by now, or at least doing bodywork... __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

04-19-2007, 11:42 AM	#7
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: If u do it over ??? i looked for 17 years for a good 55 to build as a hot rod....i'd do it all over again.

04-20-2007, 01:29 PM	#8
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: If u do it over ??? My 59 GMC's are near and dear to my heart but to be honest Daniel U has me dreaming of a 54 Chevy! Man that grille is SWEET! __________________ 1959 GMC project Last edited by Jebb1978; 04-20-2007 at 01:30 PM.

04-20-2007, 01:33 PM	#9
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: If u do it over ??? I'm rather attached to my rides, so I'll do another when my son's old enough. I don't regret anything on any of my bow ties. '99 Tahoe '88 IROC '54 Pick up nextpurchace and build: a 67-72 pick up or a 60-66 pick up or if I can convince my wife, a Chevy rat rod/roadster truck Probably the best choice for a 1st build together. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-20-2007, 02:51 PM	#11
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: If u do it over ??? Herer's the start of my current Chevy fleet: '99 2WD Tahoe in the snow this winter '88 IROC last summer '54 last year before bodychassis work Oh yeah, here's my son (last year) on our '03 Heritage Softail Here's a link to the TGO forum for my IROC's mods: http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/vb...ber-43847.html Enjoy Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-21-2007, 12:47 AM	#12
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: If u do it over ??? I found a real orginal 53 with no rust so I guess I will start with another chassis and do all the mods and upgrades to it only this one will be a 700R and power brakes with the Dakota IFS . That way I can see and feel the difference in the Mll and Dodge IFS Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

04-22-2007, 01:01 PM	#13
SURFER1316 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Posts: 51	Re: If u do it over ??? HAHA I would have kept the jeep i built from when I was 16-19, and then bought the 49 GMC, and not meesed around with the bull**** cars between and probably would have had 2 badass trucks I enjoyed driving instead of none

04-22-2007, 10:53 PM	#14
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: If u do it over ??? Hard to say but probably would do something late model. I saw a picture of a Suburban on bags that we pretty cool. But the ultimate would be forget building something just get the new Vette that I have been wanting....just waiting on the kids to move out...lol. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

04-23-2007, 01:26 AM	#15
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: If u do it over ??? Build the truck, anybody can go buy a new Vette, just like the one you saw on the corner!!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

04-28-2007, 12:03 AM	#16
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	Re: If u do it over ??? I have to agree about buying a vette.I have a loaded Dodge Ram 4 by 4 extended cab with almost everything and now one a 51 year old truck.Some days I think I,m crazy.



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04-28-2007, 02:31 AM	#18
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04-28-2007, 10:18 AM	#19
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: If u do it over ??? Yeah Cal I would not get rid of what I have just really like the new vette. I guess it is middle age thing...LMAO. But that money always seem to be spent better else where....Hey a guy can dream can't he. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

04-28-2007, 01:06 PM	#21
BobTheTrucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 87	Re: If u do it over ??? 1947 first of the year model, with the head lightss mounted on top of the fenders. That was a split year like in 1955. I don't got one!!! __________________ 1955 Chevy truck ( SOLD ) 1955 3/4 ton parts truck. 1957 Chevy truck 1995 S10 Chevy truck 1999 ext cab Chevy truck, w/1998 body style. (for parts) 1964 Honda 90 2003 Ultra Classic Harley

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