Bone stock VS heavily modified

[blk7gxn]

Reading so many post on the G body forum about so many modifications, yet there are a few out there that like keeping things original or stock. MY OWN personal opinion, right-wrong-or indifferent is this, I personally like bone stock, an upgrade here or there perhaps. I respect all and everyone's rides as to each their own preference, and enjoy seeing the creativeness and ingenuity of so many rides, and in fact, some are so good, GM should have had them as options from the factory. On that same note, some you can tell have enough knowledge to be dangerous lol. And TOO, lots of factors play into someones ride/build...$, whats available at the time for parts, or own personal preferences ect ect, that's why I never judge because no one knows the entire story, and its always dignified to be respectful to others. SOOOOOOOOOOO whats your preference? Bone stock or modification crazy? NO WRONG ANSWERS HERE!! 🙂

 

[fleming442]

"Stock sucks" - D. Kindig

 

[lilbowtie]

Bone stock !

 

[Local Hero]

For me deep down I'm a full on custom guy. I love the creativity that people put into their builds and coming up out of the box thinking (in good taste of course,) I never understood why someone would go to all the trouble and expense of restoring an otherwise common car to factory perfection, only to take it to a show and park it next to another that looks... JUST LIKE IT.

But with that said, there are other times where I feel it depends on the car. If the car was a numbers matching, uber-rare piece in perfect condition and valuable as-is, I would certainly leave it alone. Plain jane cars in great condition are the best pieces to start an all-out custom build with though.

 

[fleming442]

Maybe I should clarify my stance on the subject. I do enjoy over-the-top customs, but it's not really my bag. I try to make my stuff look somewhat factory. The greatest compliment to me is someone walking by something I've done, not paying attention, then they come back because it just hit them that something is different. It's part of my beef with the OCA. They're HUGE on nut and bolt restorations; I'm not that guy. I went through a lot to hide most of the modifications on the red car, but it's hard to make a motor plate look stock. Hence, they throw me in with the modified cars. Yet, their cronies come in with obvious bolt on aftermarket stuff under the hood and Cragars, and they go right into the stock class. F the OCA.

 

[69hurstolds]

I have my own personal preference for my own cars and I love it when they're rock stock straight out of the box. Or close to it. Restifications are cool as well, though when they don't look as if they're just a box of parts tossed together. As for others' cars- I don't give a shiit. If I'm not paying for it, I don't care what you do. Of course, depending on what you do will make it worth more or less in my eyes, meaning I don't necessarily have to like it. But if it's your canvas, your paint, your money- go for it. I know I don't have the talents that some have to venture off and color outside the lines. However it turns out, though, I always appreciate the effort, enthusiasm and people reaching their own car goals.

And customizing at any level can be a bit scary no matter your experience level. So it's natural for someone to hesitate and ask for advice. As far as seeking others' advice on things like "Cragar or welds?" "LS or 455?" I can only offer this advice- after you ask, listen, decide or not, then THANK people for their advice if you're asking for it. Regardless of which way you go some feedback can and will help others.

I see it too often, even here, where someone asks advice, then actually pooh poohs on the advice given and then either vanishes or arbitrarily goes and does something else. Which is fine, but when that happens, be prepared for the crickets the next time you aske for free advice. No matter how viable you find the advice, people are trying to help you, and you should at least appreciate them for attempting to help. Always try and validate the advice. I have misunderstood questions and answered wrong on some occasions. But I always appreciate the folks that take time to answer my questions. Sorry I went on a tangent, but I live in Tangentville.

 

[motorheadmike]

Nothing we have is stock. Modified all the way! It is a great way to express your creativity and imagination, and satisfy your desire to stand out and be recognized.

Ed Roth and George Barris had it right: take the safe path and people won't remember you ever existed. Also using LSD in moderation is probably okay.

 

[69hurstolds]

Nothing we have is stock. Modified all the way! It is a great way to express your creativity and imagination, and satisfy your desire to stand out and be recognized.

Ed Roth and George Barris had it right: take the safe path and people won't remember you ever existed. Also using LSD in moderation is probably okay.

Actually, for the GN's, I'm finding the reverse to be true today. If someone has a bone stock GN, it stands out.

 

[motorheadmike]

Actually, for the GN's, I'm finding the reverse to be true today. If someone has a bone stock GN, it stands out.

Because the owner is an old kook who still thinks it is fast. His recently soiled Depends are proof. It is all relative. 😉

 

[blk7gxn]

I have my own personal preference for my own cars and I love it when they're rock stock straight out of the box. Or close to it. Restifications are cool as well, though when they don't look as if they're just a box of parts tossed together. As for others' cars- I don't give a shiit. If I'm not paying for it, I don't care what you do. Of course, depending on what you do will make it worth more or less in my eyes, meaning I don't necessarily have to like it. But if it's your canvas, your paint, your money- go for it. I know I don't have the talents that some have to venture off and color outside the lines. However it turns out, though, I always appreciate the effort, enthusiasm and people reaching their own car goals.

And customizing at any level can be a bit scary no matter your experience level. So it's natural for someone to hesitate and ask for advice. As far as seeking others' advice on things like "Cragar or welds?" "LS or 455?" I can only offer this advice- after you ask, listen, decide or not, then THANK people for their advice if you're asking for it. Regardless of which way you go some feedback can and will help others.

I see it too often, even here, where someone asks advice, then actually pooh poohs on the advice given and then either vanishes or arbitrarily goes and does something else. Which is fine, but when that happens, be prepared for the crickets the next time you aske for free advice. No matter how viable you find the advice, people are trying to help you, and you should at least appreciate them for attempting to help. Always try and validate the advice. I have misunderstood questions and answered wrong on some occasions. But I always appreciate the folks that take time to answer my questions. Sorry I went on a tangent, but I live in Tangentville.

What you said sums it up, RESPECT goes a long way