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67ChevyRedneck that is a sweet truck you have there. Did you put a nice wood floor in the bed? Nice job on the 'fog' lamps in the bumper too!

 

I have a '71 GMC 2500 Custom returning to dust at my parent's house - was my first vehicle and I loved that truck. I put so much time and money into that truck in high school. Took me two years to get all the problems fixed and then she ran like a top for two more years until I upgraded. Lotta memories.

 

Someday I hope to turn it back into a new truck again.

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Check out 67-72chevytrucks.com if you ever get a chance, great place.

 

I built the truck in my uncle's driveway. It was somewhat of a "quickie." I hope to completely redo it from the frame up in a couple years. I drive it almost daily, averaging about 100 miles per week on it. I get a lot of compliments on it and with the 700R4, vintage air A/C, and power disk brakes, the truck is very "drivable."

 

The bed has treated deck boards my dad and I installed about 10 years ago... not so pretty anymore... but hey, it's a truck, right?

 

I wish I could take credit for the bumper, but can't. It's made by Tri-Plus and available from almost any vendor that sells 67-72 chevy truck parts. But I was one of the first people to buy one when they came out :banghead:

 

If you're interested, I documented my build here:

 

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=192693

 

If you find the reading boring, there's lots of pics :thumbs:

Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

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I liked the 1987 style I had one with 10" suspension lift, 3" body lift duel shocks on each corner, twin steering stablizer 42" superswampers on 12" wide rims, 4:56 gears and a solid front axle, now that was my boy.

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For awhile I thought the 99-02 Chevys were the best yet (interior sucked, though). But, since I've been driving the NBS '07 for six months now, it looks better every day.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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This may be the all time greatest poll. My money is on the 67 to 72 and once the poll gets going, my bet is this series will take the lead. We will see.

 

If you see my sig you will know that I voted for the 67 - 72. In my opinion, this is not only the best looking truck Chevrolet every built, but one of the most solid and most reliable as well. Ever noticed how many of them you see on the road compared to the same year model Ford Pick Ups? I guess this tell us something about who makes the best truck. :ughdance:

 

My 71 is 100% original with the exception of the exhaust and wheels. The paint is not perfect as you might imagine with it being 37 years old, but it is not bad for old school laquer paint.

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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This may be the all time greatest poll. My money is on the 67 to 72 and once the poll gets going, my bet is this series will take the lead. We will see.

 

If you see my sig you will know that I voted for the 67 - 72. In my opinion, this is not only the best looking truck Chevrolet every built, but one of the most solid and most reliable as well. Ever noticed how many of them you see on the road compared to the same year model Ford Pick Ups? I guess this tell us something about who makes the best truck. :ughdance:

 

My 71 is 100% original with the exception of the exhaust and wheels. The paint is not perfect as you might imagine with it being 37 years old, but it is not bad for old school laquer paint.

 

 

Pics!!!!!!

 

I love these trucks, I voted for 73-87, they bring back memories of my childhood.

 

OK, lets be honest...If it has a bow tie or says Chevy on it, I love it, and if its all original I love it even more. Cause stock is the purest form of sexy. :ughdance:

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

C & A s Dad

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I do not have access to Photo bucket or other similar site. I do have a pic or two in my PC but do not know how to post them.

 

Can I post it directly from my PC to the forum?

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