So what's your preference?
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Dupont, Indiana
I'm with Brian B. It all depends on what the theme of the rest of the truck is.
I like stock and restro trucks with all the sharp edges and bumps, but I also like smooth lines on a truck that sits low and looks as thou its always moving even when parked. Brian...
I like stock and restro trucks with all the sharp edges and bumps, but I also like smooth lines on a truck that sits low and looks as thou its always moving even when parked. Brian...
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Northwest Fl
At least put the Ford emblem on the front of the hood...too easy to put a sbc in it if it doesn't have a 'label'. On stock looking trucks, keep the badges, they look lost without them.
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From: Waynesboro, Virginia
While appreciating both types, I prefer a more stock type/chromey look with upgrades which could have been added if the truck were made later, such as bigger wheels, better mirrors, etc.
Being from the older generation, I remember when vechiles without chrome were the base models, and this was an easy way to cut costs. I know that doesn't apply to the fancy smoothies, but it still is in the memory bank.
I had someone once tell me, when we talked about this subject, that it was in some wierd way like seeing, for example, a '57 Chevy/'56 Ford type 2 door sedan vs. the hardtop version....both look good, but the hardtop was always the better version, and was always one up on the status scale.
Being from the older generation, I remember when vechiles without chrome were the base models, and this was an easy way to cut costs. I know that doesn't apply to the fancy smoothies, but it still is in the memory bank.
I had someone once tell me, when we talked about this subject, that it was in some wierd way like seeing, for example, a '57 Chevy/'56 Ford type 2 door sedan vs. the hardtop version....both look good, but the hardtop was always the better version, and was always one up on the status scale.
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Longwood, fl
I like a combination depending on the style, on mine I have left the hood front and side emblems but removed the custom cab under the windows. As far as shaving well that is kind of personal Ed. Lets just say neatly trimmed.............
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Coral Springs, FL
My taste runs to no emblems, but keeping the door handles, locks and mirrors. I think it gives the truck that classic look (emblems to me don't). But then again I am keeping the drip rails too.