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67CHIP72 · 02-25-2009, 01:12 AM

My buddy did some body damage to my '02 Tahoe that will require some downtime. Now my '72 is my daily driver. Last 3 days on CA freeways around 22 miles each way at 70MPH she is doing great. It's a damn good truck and still has a healthy original enine. I may never go back.

dan42 · 02-25-2009, 01:38 AM

Sweet - that's a nice lookin' truck!

sleepertruck72 · 02-25-2009, 03:28 AM

Sweet looking truck ! keep it away from your buddy !

You must drive on the freeways really early and really late to be able to drive 70 mph

Jtrux · 02-25-2009, 04:15 AM

That is really slick, I wouldn't go back either.

Number98 · 02-25-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Sweet - that's a nice lookin' truck!

Umm yeah... what he said

Mr Chevorlet · 02-25-2009, 09:59 AM

That is a sweet truck, one day i will start on mine and hopefully get it to look that good

BigDaddyDave · 02-25-2009, 04:41 AM

Nice truck!

**special-K** · 02-25-2009, 06:49 AM

It`s a great feeling,huh?

HOTFUN · 02-25-2009, 09:13 AM

As long as gas is this cheep! I've been driving all my 67-72's now. When it gets in the $4.00 a gallon range, 10mpg 72 K20 versus 40mpg in my VW diesel pickup I have to regress. Beautiful ride there.

**70cst** · 02-25-2009, 09:25 AM

Now thats is way . Someday I will be able to drive my truck but until then I can only dream. Very nice truck.

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-25-2009, 10:51 AM

isn't it funny how your friends always wreck YOUR things?

my67chevytruck · 02-25-2009, 11:13 AM

nice looking truck

R.L. · 02-25-2009, 11:47 AM

Way to go!

**1970cstblazer** · 02-25-2009, 12:39 PM

Looks great!

metalman1968 · 02-25-2009, 01:48 PM

Ultra Coool. Hows it do in the MUD?

Jtrux · 02-25-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by metalman1968

Ultra Coool. Hows it do in the MUD?

I doubt it sees that, that's the last thing I would put that truck in.

metalman1968 · 02-26-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

I doubt it sees that, that's the last thing I would put that truck in.

Just funnin wit him jimbo. Why have a 4x if your not going to use it? Hunting-fishing-mudding-hill climbing-pullin the sleds/dirt bikes-or just getting home...............It would look real cool in its element? We have a name for 4x that never leave the pavement. LOL

Skirkpat · 02-26-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by metalman1968

Just funnin wit him jimbo. Why have a 4x if your not going to use it? Hunting-fishing-mudding-hill climbing-pullin the sleds/dirt bikes-or just getting home...............It would look real cool in its element? We have a name for 4x that never leave the pavement. LOL

I know what you are trying to say, but :

Straight, clean as hell, and VERY VALUABLE, are all I think of when I look at his truck, there are to many later model 4x4 turds to tear up, that one needs to stay on road, Some people take pride in NOT tearing up their trucks? I know what you meant though.

metalman1968 · 02-26-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Skirkpat

I know what you are trying to say, but :

Straight, clean as hell, and VERY VALUABLE, are all I think of when I look at his truck, there are to many later model 4x4 turds to tear up, that one needs to stay on road, Some people take pride in NOT tearing up their trucks? I know what you meant though.

Maybe I would agree if I had one that was all original #s matching, low mile, incuding paint. Who really knows what a truck has been through before someone reworks it. If it was done once it could be done again........ All I was saying if it were mine it would get used. Remember I live in the NW. Regaurdless, he has a very nice truck and should be proud of it. I would be..................

67CHIP72 · 02-26-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by metalman1968

Just funnin wit him jimbo. Why have a 4x if your not going to use it? Hunting-fishing-mudding-hill climbing-pullin the sleds/dirt bikes-or just getting home...............It would look real cool in its element? We have a name for 4x that never leave the pavement. LOL

It leaves the pavement, but by my choice not too often. Last November I took it on some backroads in San Luis Obispo and a quick ride over some dunes, but that was it. I've thrashed around, messed up and fixed enough trucks in my life to know it won't happen to this truck while I own it. Call it what you will.

Skirkpat · 02-27-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 67CHIP72

It leaves the pavement, but by my choice not too often. Last November I took it on some backroads in San Luis Obispo and a quick ride over some dunes, but that was it. I've thrashed around, messed up and fixed enough trucks in my life to know it won't happen to this truck while I own it. Call it what you will.

I'd call that pretty smart smart.

jgreene0717 · 02-25-2009, 04:02 PM

I bet you get more thumbs up driving it than the tahoe. Sweet Truck!!!

**leddzepp** · 02-25-2009, 04:57 PM

Ditch the Tahoe....roll this 72 every day. The only vehicles I own are two 72's myself. Both get driven daily, the way it should be. Chairs make good garage furniture...our trucks do not.

cedorris · 02-25-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Ditch the Tahoe....roll this 72 every day. The only vehicles I own are two 72's myself. Both get driven daily, the way it should be. Chairs make good garage furniture...our trucks do not.

Amen!

I'm in the process of restoring my 72 Cheyenne Super. She has pulled boats, hauled hay, and worked on a farm her whole life. Still has a strong original drive train, but I want to make her look sharp again. But I can promise she will never be a Garage or Trailer Queen! She'll be taking me to the lake and camping and to work (just like she does now)... only with a better appearance!

As she sat when my dad gave me the keys earlier this month.

C20-67_N_MO · 02-25-2009, 05:17 PM

Sweet ride for sure.

Yeah driving it everyday you may just get hooked back to driving it all the time.

02-25-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	New daily driver... My buddy did some body damage to my '02 Tahoe that will require some downtime. Now my '72 is my daily driver. Last 3 days on CA freeways around 22 miles each way at 70MPH she is doing great. It's a damn good truck and still has a healthy original enine. I may never go back. Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

02-25-2009, 01:38 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: New daily driver... Sweet - that's a nice lookin' truck! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-25-2009, 03:28 AM	#3
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02-25-2009, 04:15 AM	#4
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02-25-2009, 09:59 AM	#6
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02-25-2009, 09:13 AM	#9
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: New daily driver... As long as gas is this cheep! I've been driving all my 67-72's now. When it gets in the $4.00 a gallon range, 10mpg 72 K20 versus 40mpg in my VW diesel pickup I have to regress. Beautiful ride there. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

02-25-2009, 09:25 AM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: New daily driver... Now thats is way . Someday I will be able to drive my truck but until then I can only dream. Very nice truck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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02-25-2009, 11:47 AM	#13
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metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: New daily driver... Ultra Coool. Hows it do in the MUD?

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02-25-2009, 04:57 PM	#23
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,023	Re: New daily driver... Ditch the Tahoe....roll this 72 every day. The only vehicles I own are two 72's myself. Both get driven daily, the way it should be. Chairs make good garage furniture...our trucks do not.

02-25-2009, 05:17 PM	#25
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: New daily driver... Sweet ride for sure. Yeah driving it everyday you may just get hooked back to driving it all the time. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

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