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powell72 · 03-22-2005, 12:58 AM

I was hoping some of the Tennessee members could help me out, my wife and I are looking at relocating to east Tennessee(around Harriman). I drive my 72 every day and was wondering how my truck would hold up against rust out there. Do any of you guys drive your trucks year round? What do you do to keep the rust at bay? Do I need to get a beater for a driver? I don't want to do that if I don't have to. Thanks.

*dtlilly* · 03-22-2005, 01:11 AM

What a beutiful part of Tenn you will be moving to. You'll be fairly close to some cool board members, and don't forget Tim Christian (Christians Classics) is close too. I spent some time out there with a company from Spring City (Just south of Harriman toward Dayton). I would say you would be fine for about 9 months a year. The snow doesn't stay on the ground long either. It might snow a couple inches one day, then be back in the 40's the next day. Good luck on the move, and I'm jealous, I want to live in that area myself.

DR67 · 03-22-2005, 07:55 AM

I have lived in several states,[ including colorado,] The weather here in east Tn. is great. We do get a little snow, and they do salt the roads, but not that much.
I see older vehicles being driven year round as daily drivers and they look pretty good.

Welcome DR67

powell72 · 03-22-2005, 10:15 PM

Thanks for the input guys, my wife and I visited there in September and fell in love with it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-22-2005, 11:15 PM

WE WEST TN. FOLKS VACATION ON THE EAST SIDE IF THAT TELLS YA ANYTHING

03-22-2005, 12:58 AM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Advise from Tenn Members I was hoping some of the Tennessee members could help me out, my wife and I are looking at relocating to east Tennessee(around Harriman). I drive my 72 every day and was wondering how my truck would hold up against rust out there. Do any of you guys drive your trucks year round? What do you do to keep the rust at bay? Do I need to get a beater for a driver? I don't want to do that if I don't have to. Thanks. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-22-2005, 07:55 AM	#3
DR67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Knoxville, Tn. USA Posts: 205	East Tn. I have lived in several states,[ including colorado,] The weather here in east Tn. is great. We do get a little snow, and they do salt the roads, but not that much. I see older vehicles being driven year round as daily drivers and they look pretty good. Welcome DR67 __________________ Dave Knoxville,Tn.

03-22-2005, 10:15 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Thanks for the input guys, my wife and I visited there in September and fell in love with it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-22-2005, 11:15 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	WE WEST TN. FOLKS VACATION ON THE EAST SIDE IF THAT TELLS YA ANYTHING __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-22-2005, 01:11 AM	#2
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	What a beutiful part of Tenn you will be moving to. You'll be fairly close to some cool board members, and don't forget Tim Christian (Christians Classics) is close too. I spent some time out there with a company from Spring City (Just south of Harriman toward Dayton). I would say you would be fine for about 9 months a year. The snow doesn't stay on the ground long either. It might snow a couple inches one day, then be back in the 40's the next day. Good luck on the move, and I'm jealous, I want to live in that area myself.



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