me1magoo wrote:
I have a '74 GMC Astro cabover tractor with a Detroit 8v92 and 13 speed. I am seriously considering making it a single axle, stretching the frame, making it full air ride and after restoring it completely making it a "classic" HDT/ combo hauler. Whatcha think about that fellas??
It's been sitting for about 20 years and I am going to restore it (yes I am prepared and capable of the challenge), just the options of the final purpose are still up in the air.
1- Restore back to original for show quality and "classic look".
2- Restore and modify to make an excellent "hot rod" truck
3- Restore and modify as above to haul a small car on a deck and tow fifth wheel trailers and set up more as an RV function
I think you are onto an awesome project! I really hope to have the cash & time to restore a classic class 8 someday.
Sure, anyone with the cash could buy a newer one, but the "unique" factor of restored classics is priceless and the reason we go to car shows instead of just walking around a new car lot.
If you go through with it, create a thread so we can follow your progress :C
I vote for option 3 though there's no bad choice there LOL
