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08-30-2004, 02:59 PM
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Ebay Junky
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CO
Posts: 893
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Do you drive your truck daily?
how do you like it? what are you doing as far as security purposes? post a pic of your daily driver.
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1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged... |
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08-30-2004, 03:17 PM
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What I drive
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Star, MS
Posts: 418
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Drive mine daily and if I had a/c I would love it
 No need to secure mine, just lock the doors and take the keys out. My truck is parked in a very well lit parking lot with police and security patrolling in regular intervals.
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1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox |
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08-30-2004, 03:22 PM
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It followed me home?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Yup
Posts: 5,751
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I used to drive mine everyday snow/ shine, I had to get something else to drive though since it got so beat up, keyed, backed into, broken into twice (almost). Now I have an exploder to beat up daily ha ha.
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Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually |
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08-30-2004, 03:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Edmond, OK
Posts: 5,906
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yes i drive it daily, not as much as i use to and probably more than i will later on... once i get my tbird going it will be my daily...neither have A/C though...
 as far as security, i have a hidden kill switch..... |
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08-30-2004, 04:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Liège , Belgium
Posts: 263
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Yeah , I used to drive my former 1979 C-10 daily , commuting to my work , about 120 miles a day...
I drive now daily a 1977 Impala stiil working ( too slowly ) on my Burb , and once that one is done , it will become my DD 
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1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents |
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08-30-2004, 03:48 PM
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BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe!
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Yukon, OK
Posts: 3,605
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Used to drive it everyday. But now Have my T/A or Bike. Need to fix the crap that got messed up driving it everyday now!! lol
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~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - 1986 Chevy Custom SWB *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods  www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84 |
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08-30-2004, 05:54 PM
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Stepsides RULE
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Pineville, LA
Posts: 1,921
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yep. 5 miles to school and 5 miles back everyday, plus whatever else. When its your only vehicle its your daily driver
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1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord |
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08-30-2004, 06:07 PM
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Insert Witty Text Here
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 3,415
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I drive mine daily, when it runs.
It seems that is is often partially disassembled while I try to fix the broken stuff. Slonaker |
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08-30-2004, 06:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DF DUB
Posts: 97
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Quote:
man thats a clean shorty.... 
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08-30-2004, 07:13 PM
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Happy to be here
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
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Nope, my 77 is a fair weather cruiser. It was really nice out last night so I went to dinner in it. It's not a trailer queen (yet), but it takes a lot of extra work to clean everything after it's been in the rain.
 My 04 Dodge QC is my daily driver.... 
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08-31-2004, 07:59 PM
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Insert Witty Text Here
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 3,415
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Quote:
Slonaker |
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08-31-2004, 10:43 PM
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Senior Member
 Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: White Hall, AR
Posts: 316
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My '76 is somewhat of a daily driver. I drive 85 miles round trip to work every day on the interstate, and I don't like to drive it at those speeds. I have a 2000 Nissan Crew Cab 2wd that I drive to work. I do drive the '76 around town all the time to save mileage on my Nissan, and I'll drive it to work once a month or so (like today). I just take the back roads and keep it at a reasonable speed. It needs a little engine work. It still runs strong with 141,000 miles, but it has a lifter that is making noise and it has a bit of an oil leak which I think is coming from the rear of the intake. I'm hoping to get these 2 things fixed soon.
As for security, I just take out the keys and lock the doors. As was mentioned above, if someone wants it bad enough, they'll take it any way. This is not the best pic of my truck, but it's the latest. |
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08-30-2004, 07:18 PM
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Under construction!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NorCal
Posts: 1,065
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I'm building my truck to be driven but not everyday. No plans for A/C, heater, or windshield wipers.
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2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. *Sold* |
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08-30-2004, 08:00 PM
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Genuine Chevrolet
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: South West Pennsylvania.
Posts: 582
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I bought my truck 3 years ago to use mainly in our winter snow and salt but, because the air works and it is so darn dependable I use it every day for work and running around. Using it as my DD really helps keep the mileage down on my conversion van which would cost a lot more to replace.
No security needed: No matter how many gizmos you put on something to protect it, if someone really wants it, something off it or out of it, badly enough, they'll get it. Besides no matter where I park it there will always be another vehicle around that would look more worthwhile stealing than my old Chevy truck.
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George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203 |
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08-30-2004, 08:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Posts: 2,121
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yup, daily driven, if the truck doesn't run, i walk, just back and from school and where ever else i need to go. as far as sucirty, its not much, just 1 toggle switch for the fuel pump, i don't care to much if it gets stolen, just an excuse to do a frame up early
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'96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer |
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08-30-2004, 08:13 PM
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State of Confusion!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,844
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Daughter drives the 82 daily, the 96 is my daily ride. The 70 someday will move again under it's own steam.
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Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! |
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08-30-2004, 08:18 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
Posts: 6,431
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Mine is half a daily driver. I rotate my trucks through the week. I keep them both running at all times. Never know when one will need to be parked for maintenance. Like now. BADBOW has been parked for almost 2 weeks. I need to get the A/C fixed. Looks like the compressor is shot.
 I'll try to get to it this week.
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08-30-2004, 08:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CT
Posts: 315
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Mines been a daily driver since August 31, 2002. After 6 months of body work it was on the road, a month later the tranny went. I replaced it with free one, been great driver in snow, mud, and everyday. I put 16K on it since I first started driving it.
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Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~ |
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08-31-2004, 07:15 PM
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Tonawanda 454
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Liquid Sunshine State
Posts: 2,755
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yes mine is a daily driver...
76GMC lwb 2wd c1500, tired 350 with new Edelbrock 600cfm carb, Michelin XCX 31x10.50s... small rust spots on bottom of door (smaller then a dime) but otherwise a straight body and clean.  security? this is a very low crime area so i dont worry too much, besides with the problems ive had starting it (hopefully fixed now but not sure), i doubt they would know the trick to getting it started either lol
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91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!!  04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. ------------------- |
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08-31-2004, 07:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,960
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Well my 68 is the daily ride but since its clutch gave up the ghost & a new 408/700R4 is in the works, my 74 has been doing the daily grind for several months now. Security is 2 independent kill switches . . .....
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09-01-2004, 01:16 PM
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driving is in my blood
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Mesa AZ
Posts: 5,717
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Both of mine have been daily drivers, right now its the 79. The 78 was my daily all threw high school and a little after [about 4yrs]
The 79 has been doing it for another 4yrs now- either Im going to keep driving it or else trade it for a sweet 92 GT stang I've been eyeing.....
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-78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me. |
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09-02-2004, 04:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 1,704
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I can, I did. My round trip to work is 44 miles. Wife is stay at home mom. She and I swapped cars.
She had bought a little Accord to replace her 79K5 because it had more doors. I bought a 88 454 Sub to replace a Supra because I needed something to tow the camper with. When gas prices went up we swapped. I drive the 31mpg Accord that basicly paid for itself in gas savings. She drives the Burb. I sometimes drive the 75 to work mostly just to keep it in working order and run the gas down so it doesn't get stale. Now the 75 is for sale. 86 4Runner to replace it and be DD. Wife will get Honda back and Burb will sit except when we need to tow or we need the room.
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Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project |
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09-02-2004, 05:04 PM
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Don't Crush em Restore em
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Pinehurst, Texas
Posts: 764
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semi daily
I drive mine about half the time, it is split with the Monte.
 
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TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually     
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09-02-2004, 08:39 PM
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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,088
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I've used my truck as a daily driver for years but I have started going to school in a city 30 miles away. 30 miles*3 times a week/10mpg = broke. We were GIVEN a 76 Honda Civic CVCC Station wagon for my brother. It has 60,000 original miles! He can't drive yet so I'm using it to get 30mpg.
It is the ugliest car on the planet, even uglier than the Aztek. But It works. Makes me smile everytime I jump in my truck now - I remember just how much joy driving a truck brings me. 
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 Last edited by apstguy; 09-02-2004 at 08:41 PM. |
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