smile's project truck

smilexelectric · 03-21-2009, 07:35 PM

I have a 98 Chevy w/t 1500 fleet side long bed. It has dents in the bed like crazy haha. It's also RWD and has 93k miles. I know it hasn't been beat on because it was my dads.

Do you think I should work on it and tune it up???

Or would it look stupid?

bradrhale · 03-21-2009, 07:53 PM

why do you think it would look stupid?? if i had a truck, id do my best to make it run like a top.

leolkfrm · 03-22-2009, 04:18 AM

You might find a good used box for a decent price, if looks bother you. What do you mean by tune it up? maintanence? or appearance goodies?

smilexelectric · 03-22-2009, 06:45 AM

Appearence, exhaust, CIA, Repaint the whole thing, new nice tail lights and head lights.

My dad said it would look stupid since it's a work truck.

leolkfrm · 03-22-2009, 07:42 AM

What is a cia? fixing up a truck to look better, no one will know what it was! just don't go overboard with the toys as you will not get it it resale.

dave8590 · 03-22-2009, 07:53 AM

**** yea, get that thing goin

smilexelectric · 03-22-2009, 08:10 AM

I mean CAI, yea the toys will be exhaust and a CAI, and dress her up. I wan't a diff color thought but dont know what color to do.

Elbow36 · 03-24-2009, 01:58 PM

Go for it man! I wish i had a 2wd. Lower it and tuck some big wheels into the body. I ALWAYS wanted to do a low riding truck project. One thing to make sure of......make sure the thing is not half rotten yet. I live very close to you, in Murrysville, and I know how much salt they use on the roads out here. It really takes a toll on older vehicles if proper precautions are not taken.

Alan Duke · 03-24-2009, 07:39 PM

Let' see what you have to work with first.

smilexelectric · 03-24-2009, 08:05 PM

Well my truck has no rust or no paint chips, it was sitting in my driveway for 4 or 5 years when i moved here. just the banging from idiots in my family, i just want to return the favor to my truck :-) I love my truck, but I dont know anything about customizing. Nah im not gonna lower it, and im not selling it, it has more value to me then to anywhere else.

And if the engine goes, im dropping a v8 in it :-)

I will get some pics for you guys tomorrow.

03-21-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
smilexelectric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 571	smile's project truck I have a 98 Chevy w/t 1500 fleet side long bed. It has dents in the bed like crazy haha. It's also RWD and has 93k miles. I know it hasn't been beat on because it was my dads. Do you think I should work on it and tune it up??? Or would it look stupid?

03-22-2009, 04:18 AM	#3
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,933	You might find a good used box for a decent price, if looks bother you. What do you mean by tune it up? maintanence? or appearance goodies? __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

03-22-2009, 07:42 AM	#5
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,933	What is a cia? fixing up a truck to look better, no one will know what it was! just don't go overboard with the toys as you will not get it it resale. __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

03-22-2009, 07:53 AM	#6
dave8590 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orland park ill. Posts: 143	**** yea, get that thing goin __________________

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03-21-2009, 07:53 PM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,566	why do you think it would look stupid?? if i had a truck, id do my best to make it run like a top.

03-22-2009, 06:45 AM	#4
smilexelectric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 571	Appearence, exhaust, CIA, Repaint the whole thing, new nice tail lights and head lights. My dad said it would look stupid since it's a work truck.

03-22-2009, 08:10 AM	#7
smilexelectric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 571	I mean CAI, yea the toys will be exhaust and a CAI, and dress her up. I wan't a diff color thought but dont know what color to do.

03-24-2009, 01:58 PM	#8
Elbow36 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 23	Go for it man! I wish i had a 2wd. Lower it and tuck some big wheels into the body. I ALWAYS wanted to do a low riding truck project. One thing to make sure of......make sure the thing is not half rotten yet. I live very close to you, in Murrysville, and I know how much salt they use on the roads out here. It really takes a toll on older vehicles if proper precautions are not taken.

03-24-2009, 07:39 PM	#9
Alan Duke Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 54	Let' see what you have to work with first.

03-24-2009, 08:05 PM	#10
smilexelectric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 571	Well my truck has no rust or no paint chips, it was sitting in my driveway for 4 or 5 years when i moved here. just the banging from idiots in my family, i just want to return the favor to my truck :-) I love my truck, but I dont know anything about customizing. Nah im not gonna lower it, and im not selling it, it has more value to me then to anywhere else. And if the engine goes, im dropping a v8 in it :-) I will get some pics for you guys tomorrow.

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