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barry1982 · 12-26-2016, 11:53 AM

I have had one "square" or another actively insured since 1983. In my opinion, they are great daily drivers. I commute 70 miles a day to work, and if you get the right engine /trans/diff combination, they can be fairly economical. I personally have a soft spot for the mid eighties 6.2 diesels. Although a little gutless..... they are cheap to run. Had an 85 2WD 6.2 / 700R4/ 3:08 diff and it would consistently make 25-28 MPG on the highway. Also had an 86 with a 4.3 V6 and a four speed standard that was very good on gas.
Nice ride, easy /cheap to repair.

12-26-2016, 11:53 AM	#28
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	Re: Anyone here daily drive a completely stock mid 80's C10? I have had one "square" or another actively insured since 1983. In my opinion, they are great daily drivers. I commute 70 miles a day to work, and if you get the right engine /trans/diff combination, they can be fairly economical. I personally have a soft spot for the mid eighties 6.2 diesels. Although a little gutless..... they are cheap to run. Had an 85 2WD 6.2 / 700R4/ 3:08 diff and it would consistently make 25-28 MPG on the highway. Also had an 86 with a 4.3 V6 and a four speed standard that was very good on gas. Nice ride, easy /cheap to repair.