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chevymad · 11-13-2005, 07:46 PM

So who has the truck with the most miles on the odometer? Proud to say my 70 rolled over 500k miles a couple weeks ago. Alot of them as a kids truck. Do have to say there's not many original parts left. The cab, frame, trailing arms, speedometer/fuel gauge, and a few interior components are original. Literally every single other part has been replaced. Most of the parts are 72. It's still 6 lug but has power discs now(used to be manual drums), 3" drop, blazer tank, 80 350 4bolt with 89 l98 heads, 82 th350, 69 rear .. hehe could go on and on and on. Probably the most durable original part was the th350. It lasted to about 430k miles before I changed it out. Still worked but we tow a horse trailer on occasion and I was afraid the wife would have it give up on her. Anyway, here's a pic on a campin trip this year.

Longhorn Man · 11-13-2005, 08:03 PM

My last one had an undocumented 500k when I bought it, and since I was told they wore out the 305 v-6... i believe it. I'm thinking I only put another 40k on it in the 3 1/2 years I drove it.
But it isn't mine anymore, and I think CHEVYE sold it to a non board member... so it's out of the loop.

chevymad · 11-13-2005, 08:36 PM

Wow.. we have the same join date.. but check out the post count difference!! I thought I lived on the computer!

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-13-2005, 08:48 PM

465,000 on Blacky I sold to GENIIISHORTY earlier this year

724wdcopper · 11-14-2005, 03:12 AM

man, my pickup is a baby!

only 350,000!

71-longbed · 11-14-2005, 05:56 AM

Mine rolled over 250,000 miles on the original 350 ..never been rebuilt (to my knowledge) .. just a cream puff compared to you guys

blood62 · 11-14-2005, 06:41 AM

It’s really amazing how Chevy trucks can keep on rolling down the road. At work we usually buy newer Chevy’s (97-05) and run them about 350,000 - 400,000 before we trade them in, usually still running strong.

farside847 · 11-14-2005, 01:26 PM

Im only at 238k - just a babe. All original.

**Palf70Step** · 11-14-2005, 02:29 PM

I'm still inin the sack. Only 98,000 on my 70.

Longhorn Man · 11-14-2005, 04:23 PM

my first longhorn had a claimed 300k on the original short block, and the one ton longhorn only has like 130K if not mistaken... I'd have to look at the pics since I rolled back the odometer and haven't placed a disclaimer sticker in the door jamb yet.

chevymad · 11-14-2005, 10:37 PM

My brother bought this truck back in 86 when he was 14. At the time it had 140k miles on it.. or maybe 240??

Anyway, we rebuilt the 350 and then had a hardened valve seat fall out and total the whole motor within the first 3k miles. I dropped a fairly fresh 327 in it for him and he ran it that way for years. I got the truck back in 96 or so. 370k miles at that time and the old 327 was very very tired at that point. Valves all worn out, couple burnt and the pistons were just saggin in the bores. So I built it again, ran it a few years then transferred it to my formula and built a 350 for the truck. So as you can see, other then assuming it was 140k and not 240k at the beginning, it for sure has 500k at least. My brother was also the 4th highschool age owner, there used to be alot of stories told about this old truck.

matthufham · 11-15-2005, 12:01 AM

164K, pretty good for a farm truck and a couple cam swaps. it spun a rod recently so we'll get it rebuilt and moving eventually.

powell72 · 11-15-2005, 12:49 AM

My truck still has that new car smell with only 150k on it.

86swb · 11-15-2005, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

My truck still has that new car smell with only 150k on it.

Thinking about new car smell. Has anyone else noticed that the new cars and trucks do not have the same new car smell that they use to years ago? Maby it is all that plastic they stick in there today, not for sure. But I know the smell is not as nice as it use to be back in the 50's, '60 and also the '70's. Now they had that "new car smell".

72 CustomCamper · 11-15-2005, 12:53 AM

My 72 has 475,000 miles on her. Only things not original is the motor and trans...

Chuck

BurnoutNova · 11-15-2005, 03:50 AM

my 71 k10 has 183K on the original motor and trans, never been touched other than trans flushes and oil changes. she smokes and is a bit low on power but still runs great. the only thing that isnt original is the carb and dist. and i rebuilt the rearend last year, but thats it. other little things to i guess, like alt/ starters and u-joints and brakes, but overall an original work truck.

**special-K** · 11-15-2005, 08:22 AM

The most any of mine have had is 99,999.It`s amazing,just after that it becomes new again!lol

Dan69 step · 11-15-2005, 09:30 AM

My 69 step has 530,000. Driver door has been replaced, but still original sheet metal otherwise. This motor has 160,000 on it and still working hard each day. (I just have to check the oil a bit more often!)
Have been debating whether or not to buy a newer truck for a daily driver, then restore the 69, but am wondering why not just invest that money in the 69.

**special-K** · 11-16-2005, 07:49 AM

The new car smell these days can give you cancer.Play it safe,drive old stuff and enjoy the old car smell.

11-13-2005, 07:46 PM	#1
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Highest mileage truck So who has the truck with the most miles on the odometer? Proud to say my 70 rolled over 500k miles a couple weeks ago. Alot of them as a kids truck. Do have to say there's not many original parts left. The cab, frame, trailing arms, speedometer/fuel gauge, and a few interior components are original. Literally every single other part has been replaced. Most of the parts are 72. It's still 6 lug but has power discs now(used to be manual drums), 3" drop, blazer tank, 80 350 4bolt with 89 l98 heads, 82 th350, 69 rear .. hehe could go on and on and on. Probably the most durable original part was the th350. It lasted to about 430k miles before I changed it out. Still worked but we tow a horse trailer on occasion and I was afraid the wife would have it give up on her. Anyway, here's a pic on a campin trip this year. Attached Images __________________ 70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress

11-13-2005, 08:03 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Highest mileage truck My last one had an undocumented 500k when I bought it, and since I was told they wore out the 305 v-6... i believe it. I'm thinking I only put another 40k on it in the 3 1/2 years I drove it. But it isn't mine anymore, and I think CHEVYE sold it to a non board member... so it's out of the loop.

11-13-2005, 08:36 PM	#3
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Re: Highest mileage truck Wow.. we have the same join date.. but check out the post count difference!! I thought I lived on the computer! __________________ 70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress

11-13-2005, 08:48 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Highest mileage truck 465,000 on Blacky I sold to GENIIISHORTY earlier this year __________________ 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

11-14-2005, 03:12 AM	#5
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	Re: Highest mileage truck man, my pickup is a baby! only 350,000!

11-14-2005, 05:56 AM	#6
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: Highest mileage truck Mine rolled over 250,000 miles on the original 350 ..never been rebuilt (to my knowledge) .. just a cream puff compared to you guys __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

11-14-2005, 06:41 AM	#7
blood62 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: cape cod mass Posts: 65	Re: Highest mileage truck It’s really amazing how Chevy trucks can keep on rolling down the road. At work we usually buy newer Chevy’s (97-05) and run them about 350,000 - 400,000 before we trade them in, usually still running strong.

11-14-2005, 01:26 PM	#8
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Highest mileage truck Im only at 238k - just a babe. All original. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

11-14-2005, 02:29 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: Highest mileage truck I'm still inin the sack. Only 98,000 on my 70. __________________ 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!

11-14-2005, 04:23 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Highest mileage truck my first longhorn had a claimed 300k on the original short block, and the one ton longhorn only has like 130K if not mistaken... I'd have to look at the pics since I rolled back the odometer and haven't placed a disclaimer sticker in the door jamb yet.

11-14-2005, 10:37 PM	#11
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Re: Highest mileage truck My brother bought this truck back in 86 when he was 14. At the time it had 140k miles on it.. or maybe 240?? Anyway, we rebuilt the 350 and then had a hardened valve seat fall out and total the whole motor within the first 3k miles. I dropped a fairly fresh 327 in it for him and he ran it that way for years. I got the truck back in 96 or so. 370k miles at that time and the old 327 was very very tired at that point. Valves all worn out, couple burnt and the pistons were just saggin in the bores. So I built it again, ran it a few years then transferred it to my formula and built a 350 for the truck. So as you can see, other then assuming it was 140k and not 240k at the beginning, it for sure has 500k at least. My brother was also the 4th highschool age owner, there used to be alot of stories told about this old truck. __________________ 70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress

11-15-2005, 12:01 AM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Highest mileage truck 164K, pretty good for a farm truck and a couple cam swaps. it spun a rod recently so we'll get it rebuilt and moving eventually.

11-15-2005, 12:49 AM	#13
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Highest mileage truck My truck still has that new car smell with only 150k on 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

11-15-2005, 12:53 AM	#15
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Highest mileage truck My 72 has 475,000 miles on her. Only things not original is the motor and trans... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-15-2005, 03:50 AM	#16
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Highest mileage truck my 71 k10 has 183K on the original motor and trans, never been touched other than trans flushes and oil changes. she smokes and is a bit low on power but still runs great. the only thing that isnt original is the carb and dist. and i rebuilt the rearend last year, but thats it. other little things to i guess, like alt/ starters and u-joints and brakes, but overall an original work truck.



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11-15-2005, 08:22 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Highest mileage truck The most any of mine have had is 99,999.It`s amazing,just after that it becomes new again!lol __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-15-2005, 09:30 AM	#18
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	Re: Highest mileage truck My 69 step has 530,000. Driver door has been replaced, but still original sheet metal otherwise. This motor has 160,000 on it and still working hard each day. (I just have to check the oil a bit more often!) Have been debating whether or not to buy a newer truck for a daily driver, then restore the 69, but am wondering why not just invest that money in the 69. __________________ 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

11-16-2005, 07:49 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Highest mileage truck The new car smell these days can give you cancer.Play it safe,drive old stuff and enjoy the old car smell. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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