raidmagic Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Do you guys prefer all stock restos? Hot rod trucks? Somewhere in between? Just curious, I'm drawing my plan up for my rebuild and have an idea where I'm going with it and kinda want to know if I should post about it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniggle_t Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 It all depends. I can respect most vehicles if they make their owner happy. I have a 51 1-ton that I will try to restore and I have a 48 cab that will become some sort of hot rod someday, although I am not sure exactly which direction I will go with it. I tend to be much more open to restorations of trucks than cars. If I never saw a fully restored Camaro or Vette again it wouldn't hurt my feelings, lol. I also never have been one who cared about a specific brand or if a vehicle is kept all one brand. My advice, make it your own and be happy with it. Others opinions are just that, opinions. Oh, and by all means, post your ideas. I for one would love to hear what you have in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 i myself just prefer to do what needs to be done to make it reliable and safe, rear-end swaps, transmissions, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontknowitall Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I like them original..keep the legend alive for my grand kids..kids!~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I like em stock restored or just original cars/trucks running well tattered or not-just use em as originally designed! Always has been good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desotodav Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I like them bone stock. I like to experience them just how they were made back in yesteryear. Change is the enemy - but to each his (or her) own! It has to be a MOPAR though. Desotodav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50farmtruck Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) I like them all, as long as the owner did what they did because it's what they wanted & not because it's cool. If my antique (car, truck, motorbike or vintage refrigerator) is really complete & just needs lots of tlc (like my truck), then I prefer to stay pretty original or at least period correct. I feel like it's a part of history that should be preserved, but of course driven! On the other hand, If I've got something that's really banged up or is just most of a project, then I'm all in favor of modification light or heavy; maybe a good combination of hand fabricated & period correct. But by all means, post your project here. Personally I'd like to see it & I'm always open to new ideas. Bryan Edited June 5, 2011 by 50farmtruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 You can only have one!!?? Don't tell my wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Fix'm up whatever way makes ya happy, but drive'm for fun when ya can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Tank Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I like em original! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coW52Dodge Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I like my cars original but also enjoy seeing/hearing about what other people have done to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy49 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Customized. My 49 is being readied for a 230 out of a 57 Savoy, maybe a 5spd and rear axle assembly from my 92 Ranger parts truck. L'il Red Express rims with 235/75-15s, or basic steelies with full wheel covers (Lancer, Caddy, Fiesta). Mahogany strip headliner, aged copper (thin layer on fiberglass) door and kick panels. Two tone paint after I repair some rust out (very minor). All visible exterior fasteners will be stainless with acorn nuts or nut covers. My custom VW Super Beetle is going pink and black in honor of a motorcycling friend fighting late stage inflammatory breast cancer. She's doing well, but the really trying/tiring part is coming up. Car just collects dust at my place, so I'll match it to her bike for the days she doesn't feel up to riding. She can bring it back when she's in remission. I don't leave anything stock, even the John Deeres and Massey Ferguson on the farm have been modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 as close to original as possible for me...hate the rat rods. Everything else in between is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmopar Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 You will for the most part find support for what ever way you build your truck plenty of knowledge on this site more towards stock then hot rods but what ever you do post and members ill try to help. I tend to keep mine stock but not a purist if something looks good or seems to fit I do it. I do however strongly dislike lowered trucks it just looks odd like putting 33" on a corvair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidmagic Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Well I really want to use the truck and I'm hoping to do so on a daily basis. Now I have a really nice 07 GMC Sierra as my daily but I wouldn't mind leaving it at home to drive in something with some real style. So here are my thoughts. New (modern) V8 It will still run a carb though and have that older look 200R4 Transmission (4 speed overdrive) Vintage air (I live in Florida:D) Hopefully the overdrive will allow me to keep the stock rearend. Then restore the cab and bed back to stock or near stock, no crazy body mods. Close to stock on the interior hide a modern radio somewhere. I want to retain the starter button on the floor, how does that work? Is it just a push button? I'm hoping to finish up my T-bucket this weekend and if I do then the Dodge comes into the shop and starts getting torn apart. I'm going to try to get the flathead running for the fun of it but from what I've been reading it doesn't appear to be a good choice for a daily run around. With the traffic around here I'll need something that can move. So I'm starting my to do list on the truck and that's the plan so there ya have it, thoughts? Ideas? Something I've missed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 For me it's about reliability, and I don't look at altering stock as a bad thing, as there's a reason we have fuel inj and great riding vehicles today that last 150,000 miles +.....technology and a strive to make things better Now if I can add a bit of today into yesterdays truck, then I get the best of both worlds without showing off my baby on the back of a hook every other week-end. On my 1950 1 ton I have so far done a front disc brake set-up, rear diff from a 93 YJ (removed some of the leafs from the springs and added rear shocks), new custom gas tank and electric fuel pump, converted to 12v, dropped the box and went with a flatbed. I'm in the midst now of doing a T-5 trans swap, rebuilding a 251 industrial engine for it and looking at some other mods like keyless electronic locks. Next year will likely be a dual carb intake set up and dual exhaust headers..BUT I also am a lot more worried about the reliability of the truck so I haven't really done any body work other then I stripped it down and I painted it with tremclade.....I would rather it looked a little dented and not as shiney ut work then be a trailer queen. Hope your build goes well and there is a huge wealth of knowledge on this site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knighthawk Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I like the originals, especially the ones that have a little charactor. My '69 Cutlass is original, but with alot of upgrades....but, as some of you know, i like to take a junker and cut it up once in a while, as some may recall my ''chopped'' 48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4852dodge Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 My 48 B-1-D is nearly stock but not completely. It has been converted to 12v and I am putting in Dodge electronic ign and an alternator. The parts truck (51D) has been used to keep the other in nearly stock state, but it may be hot rodded in the future. I have a mild 440 with tranny and an 8 3/4 rear sitting in the shop waiting. I enjoy the way most people restore or modify with the exception of what some are calling Rat Rods. Most I have seen called Rat Rods should be pulled off the road as unsafe, unfinished and open floor pans etc. But this is my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesadams Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 My plans are 12 volt, disc brakes, would like to keep original engine with higher rear end,but am open to possibilities in that dept., that wood headliner sounds cool, but no chopping,no plans of lowering,leaving paint in "patina" for now. I like traditional rods,or budget rods, but what most call rat rods look like cartoonish throwed together junk to me. When the fad was first started, i liked it,but another element took over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 You'll find the gamut on this forum from bone stock with natural patina to high end customs. I personally follow along on most builds because there's something to learn from each or you may be able to share something from your own experience that may help them along with their build. Build your own version, post pics as you go. If you run into trouble on something, someone here has probably already been there and can help. Probably even get some encouragement every once in a while, and everyone need that now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblockjunkie Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I say build it the way that you want. You are going to be driving it. This is mine, I went with the hotrod truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatie46 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I like 'em all but I appreciate 'em closer to original these days. I like to see that flathead when you raise the hood. I've got alot of respect for that engine. They are tough and engineered for the long haul. I just don't agree with subframing, these cars ride and stop well if it's all in good working order. If you have to have disks up front why not buy a kit? I can see doing a T-5 and diff swap, it's not that noticeable. Now I've said it before and I'll say it again. If there's an old car or truck that's really rough and is pretty much crusher bait and you can save it by swapping in a drive train from anything or rat rodding it I'm all for it. I hate to see any crushed. When you buy it, it is yours though. Build it to suit you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin53Cranbrook Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Well with my 53 it was really bad shape and looking at how much my car is worth in cherry condition i would have more fun building it into a custom then restoring it since it's only worth $7,500 in show room form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george c Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) I'm in the middle of the road? I have my '48 B1D that is 4x4 with a 318 and 727, a work in progress. But I also have a '51 B3-VX 190 that apparently according to Don Bunn they made like thirty something in 1951 & 1952 so that must be restored as stock as possible. George Edited June 6, 2011 by george c correct model number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddodgeguy Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm building mine into a 50's gasser type replica that will be driven to the cruises and local shows. There was not enough original parts when I got it to restore it and I didn't want to send it to the crusher. I really like the entire gamut. All the way from custom to original to rat rods. I guess what I'm trying to say is, it's your truck so do what makes you happy so that you will use it and not just let it sit somewhere. Pics of my build are in my sig with a link to the site. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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