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71Blazer · 07-29-2002, 07:55 PM

2 1/2 years... in other words- Not long enough!

*Randy70C-10* · 07-29-2002, 09:24 PM

2 years, maybe I'll get to drive it one day!

dwaite72lnghrn · 07-29-2002, 09:29 PM

Bought it from my dad in 82' he bought it new in 72'. It cost just over $4000 in 72' because he added the spare tire option.

*Zkast* · 07-29-2002, 09:35 PM

I've had my '71 for about 8 years, had the '72 for about 4 hours now

Super Chevy · 07-29-2002, 09:49 PM

I bought my truck in January 2001

Beast388 · 07-29-2002, 09:53 PM

My dad bought mine in1983 when I was 9. It only had 36k miles at the time. I was driving it when it rolled 100k. It became mine in 1992 when I was 18 and I have been building it ever since.

crazy longhorn · 07-29-2002, 09:57 PM

18 yrs......that old longhorn will be mine "till death do us part"

Denny · 07-29-2002, 10:42 PM

I have had mine for 6 years and love it.

ChevLoRay · 07-29-2002, 10:43 PM

Halloween, '99. Until it gets painted, the grey primer makes it look "ghostly".

weasel29gm · 07-29-2002, 11:20 PM

In my sig.

WHYBYNU · 07-29-2002, 11:28 PM

I've had my truck 8 years and plan on having my casket cared to that 6' foot deep hole in the ground. (Hopfully that will be awhile though)

mt Al · 07-29-2002, 11:35 PM

Had the pickup for 14 years and the suburban a couple of months

Pumkin Truck · 07-29-2002, 11:48 PM

My dad bought it in '89, but there was no option for that...therefore since I drove it to high school, that is what I chose.

Jeff M. · 07-29-2002, 11:50 PM

Hmmmmm, lemmie think.....Oh yeah, got it in '71. Been puttin money in it ever sense!

O'l Buck · 07-30-2002, 02:19 AM

Bought the 72 4 years ago, grew up with the old man's 67, and now I have a line on a 68 C-20 CST with a/c

Project1970 · 07-30-2002, 06:23 AM

I've been working on it for 3 or 4 years now...but at the rate things are going, I could be losing my truck - certainly not by choice - within the next few months.

Dan69 step · 07-30-2002, 07:01 AM

Driven it for 26 years, been in the family for 33!!

Woody · 07-30-2002, 08:19 AM

Bought my 69 in Dec '84.......17+ years and like Crazy longhorn, it's til death due us part.

**MikeB** · 07-30-2002, 08:30 AM

Got my 69 in August 89 when it was a little over 20 years old. Bought it for $2650 cash from a used car lot in Ft. Worth -- one of those U-tot-the-note places. It had a name plate on it from a Chevy dealer in Electra, TX that's no longer in business. In fact, the whole town is almost gone!

**StingRay** · 07-30-2002, 09:43 AM

10 Years. It had 62,000 orig miles. Now it has over 120k miles and it looks like it. Being a daily driver has really taken it's toll and I can't wait to get back working on the new body for it.

big blue 72 · 07-30-2002, 10:31 AM

my 72 gmc , i've had for 18 years. the new kid (67 chevy) i just picked up 2 weeks ago.

**BOSS** · 07-30-2002, 10:37 AM

I got mine in December of 2001

**Joesjunk** · 07-30-2002, 10:59 AM

The one I have had the longest I got 12 years ago. The latest one I got 3 weeks ago.

Larry68GMC · 07-30-2002, 11:25 AM

Bought it in Aug. 01

Alex · 07-30-2002, 01:34 PM

Bought mine 14 yrs ago in H.S. with 74k on the clock and now has 116k. It was freshly painted when I bought it and it still looks pretty good considering its age. Was lucky to be able to garage it since then. And it's till death do us part, too!

View Poll Results: How long have you had your truck?
I was born in it	2	4.17%
I drove to High School	11	22.92%
After I was 21- before 39	22	45.83%
Bought it last night	0	0%
Not long enough!	16	33.33%
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07-29-2002, 07:55 PM	#1
71Blazer Goodbye Darlin' Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Coupeville, WA USA Posts: 330	How long have you had your truck? 2 1/2 years... in other words- Not long enough! __________________ 1971 Blazer CST SOLD! Last edited by 71Blazer; 07-30-2002 at 01:39 PM.

07-29-2002, 09:29 PM	#3
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Bought it from my dad in 82' he bought it new in 72'. It cost just over $4000 in 72' because he added the spare tire option. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

07-29-2002, 09:53 PM	#6
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	My dad bought mine in1983 when I was 9. It only had 36k miles at the time. I was driving it when it rolled 100k. It became mine in 1992 when I was 18 and I have been building it ever since. __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's.

07-29-2002, 10:42 PM	#8
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	I have had mine for 6 years and love it. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

07-29-2002, 09:24 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	2 years, maybe I'll get to drive it one day!

07-29-2002, 09:35 PM	#4
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	I've had my '71 for about 8 years, had the '72 for about 4 hours now

07-29-2002, 09:49 PM	#5
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	I bought my truck in January 2001

07-29-2002, 09:57 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	18 yrs......that old longhorn will be mine "till death do us part"

07-29-2002, 10:43 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Halloween, '99. Until it gets painted, the grey primer makes it look "ghostly". __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-29-2002, 11:20 PM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	In my sig. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-29-2002, 11:28 PM	#11
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	I've had my truck 8 years and plan on having my casket cared to that 6' foot deep hole in the ground. (Hopfully that will be awhile though) __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

07-29-2002, 11:35 PM	#12
mt Al Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 243	Had the pickup for 14 years and the suburban a couple of months __________________ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup (current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban. Bozeman, Montana

07-29-2002, 11:48 PM	#13
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	My dad bought it in '89, but there was no option for that...therefore since I drove it to high school, that is what I chose. __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1

07-29-2002, 11:50 PM	#14
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 486	Hmmmmm, lemmie think.....Oh yeah, got it in '71. Been puttin money in it ever sense! __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.



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07-30-2002, 02:19 AM	#15
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Bought the 72 4 years ago, grew up with the old man's 67, and now I have a line on a 68 C-20 CST with a/c __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

07-30-2002, 06:23 AM	#16
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I've been working on it for 3 or 4 years now...but at the rate things are going, I could be losing my truck - certainly not by choice - within the next few months. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-30-2002, 07:01 AM	#17
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	Driven it for 26 years, been in the family for 33!! __________________ 69 short step 68 50th Anniversary Gold/ White lwb 72 2wd Blazer 63 Studebaker Avanti 85 Avanti 66 Studebaker Cruiser 49 Studebaker pickup 3-49 Studebaker 1 1/2 truck 94 White/ GMC coe (cabin hauler) 95 chev 2015 chev Duramax 2500

07-30-2002, 08:19 AM	#18
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Bought my 69 in Dec '84.......17+ years and like Crazy longhorn, it's til death due us part.

07-30-2002, 08:30 AM	#19
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,475	Got my 69 in August 89 when it was a little over 20 years old. Bought it for $2650 cash from a used car lot in Ft. Worth -- one of those U-tot-the-note places. It had a name plate on it from a Chevy dealer in Electra, TX that's no longer in business. In fact, the whole town is almost gone! __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

07-30-2002, 09:43 AM	#20
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	10 Years. It had 62,000 orig miles. Now it has over 120k miles and it looks like it. Being a daily driver has really taken it's toll and I can't wait to get back working on the new body for it. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

07-30-2002, 10:31 AM	#21
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	my 72 gmc , i've had for 18 years. the new kid (67 chevy) i just picked up 2 weeks ago.

07-30-2002, 10:37 AM	#22
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	I got mine in December of 2001 __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

07-30-2002, 10:59 AM	#23
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	The one I have had the longest I got 12 years ago. The latest one I got 3 weeks ago. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-30-2002, 11:25 AM	#24
Larry68GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 289	Bought it in Aug. 01 __________________ 71 GMC LWB 350, Dart Pro1's 200/64cc,10.2:1 RPM AirGap, 224/234 @50 496/518 lift w/1.6 roller rockers, 2500 stall '05 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab 4x4, 4 inch lift and 35's CTD

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07-30-2002, 01:34 PM	#25
Alex Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 798	Bought mine 14 yrs ago in H.S. with 74k on the clock and now has 116k. It was freshly painted when I bought it and it still looks pretty good considering its age. Was lucky to be able to garage it since then. And it's till death do us part, too! __________________ '72 C/10 LWB 402/400 Blaine, MN