What Is The One Truck You Would Restore?

[redjewel2ss]

If someone gave you $100,000 and said, "build me a pickup truck, and when your done, keep it!"

 

what would you build?

 

what kinda powertrain would you do?

 

what would you use it for?

 

 

 

if it were me i have two different directions i would go!

 

first one would be restore a 1995-98 single cab fleet side C/K1500 as a road racer. C6 Corvette Z06 powertrain, suspension, and wheels, painted crystal red metallic, custom tan leather and suede interior. if you've seen the show "Trucks" i would build it like that Ford Ranger/Cobra road racer they're doing, except my way.

 

the other one i would do is a 2nd gen C/K2500 4x4. lifted with a bulletproof powertrain and suspension. new duramax engine, retrofit the new Sierra Denali or Silverado LTZ interior in it. just a solid cool classic with some new technology in it. haven't really decided which year to go with on that one yet, but i would convert it into a crew cab, short bed! it would probably be easier to find a salvaged GMT900 2500 with the duramax and a straight frame, then fit the 2nd gen cab and bed to the newer chassis!

[dirtfan21]

I would just buy Stacey David's machine "Copperhead" and then have money left over for other toys. That truck fits my dream ride to a T, fast, slick looking, a color that stands out as different, and he did it all very tastefully. Oh, and it is a classic!

[JeffreyCH]

First choice would be a 69 K5 Blazer. All updated power train, Vortec 454 built to the hilt, 6-8" lift 38in super swampers and the complete interior out of an escalade or denali.

[Stevens03]

I would just buy Stacey David's machine "Copperhead" and then have money left over for other toys. That truck fits my dream ride to a T, fast, slick looking, a color that stands out as different, and he did it all very tastefully. Oh, and it is a classic!

 

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[Wolfmansbrudda]

I already own my dream vehicle. But fuel injection at some point in the future would be a welcome mod...

 

[tyhuck]

Oh crap, so many options flying around in my head right now.

 

My absolute favorite dream vehicle would be a Ford Model T Pickup Rat Rod wrapped around a 572 Bowtie, Corvette 6-speed manual, and a custom suspension, costom tube frame, etc. Its hard to explain the image in my mind, but trust me, its a killer looking sports car slayer.

[JeffreyCH]

I already own my dream vehicle. But fuel injection at some point in the future would be a welcome mod...

 

 

NICE!!!! Love the Blazers with the full removable top

[Daryl LBZ]

Id buy a GMT900, and make it bulletproof!

[General Lee 01]

There's always been a place in my heart for the 67-72 era C/Ks. To give you an idea of my dream, think of project "Wild Willy's" done on a 69-72 K-5 Blazer, just with a different color.

[desrtrat]

 

with a 392/426 blown Hemi..would be close to the top of my list..

 

keeping this bad boy bone stock..1939 Mercedes G4 off roader

 

[Prokopchuk_9]

i would find a good shape 03-07(classic) 2500HD 4x4, Cover the whole truck in Black line-x, Bulletproof front and rear bumpers also powder coated flat black with PIAA HID's and winch installed, underneath would be ford 1-ton straight axle front diff with all ford front end parts sitting on an adjustable 12" Kelderman Air Lift, 38x15.5R20 Mickey thompson MTZ's wrapping around some type of black 20x12 rim. As for a stereo, two 250 amp alt, 2 deep cycles, back seat would be removed to make way for four 15" FI BTL's mounted in custom fiberglass ported enclosure powered by 4 Hifonics Broutus BRZ2400.1D amps, all 4/0 gauge wiring 10 farad cap for each amp. hit the mids and highs with Focal components and tweets all powered by two 4 channel rockford amps and kicker crossover all controlled with a Pioneer Double Din head unit. she would pound good.

 

Between the legs would be an 03-07 stroked/cammed fully built 5.9 litre cummins with some twin or maybe triple turbo config, dual fueler, extensive bottom/top end work(capable of holding 650-800HP), 5" straight pipe goin into one single black 8" stack comin thru the box offest to the right a little bit, mated to a fully built 5 speed manual, southbend clutch, 4:56 gearing with air locker in the front and detroit locker in rear. Everything would be built with durability and strength in mind. i could go on forever with this

 

sorry didnt mean to ramble, but that right there folks is my absolute dream ride.

[Badbird2000]

Find the 1964 Stepside my dad had before i came along.. it was black. Find it, put in an LS-7, with 6-speed, give it back to him to drive. Would really love to find the 1961 Impala he bought brand new and sold when i was in high school and restore that and give it back to him.. but the truck was pretty nice too. All his vehicles had a 283... i think the LS-7 would be more fun.

[becker87]

I would just buy Stacey David's machine "Copperhead" and then have money left over for other toys. That truck fits my dream ride to a T, fast, slick looking, a color that stands out as different, and he did it all very tastefully. Oh, and it is a classic!

 

 

X3!!!! I loved that truck, it was awesome, loved everything about it.

[jdyates]

Buy a new dash and replace all the little broken/worn things on my '92, then buy a black 2011 Crew Cab Silvy fully loaded, then level it with ATX Mojaves for the hell of it.

[arwriter]

A '72 K30 pickup with a 454 and turbo 400, fully restored to original condition.