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Tim64 · 02-11-2008, 12:53 AM

Hey Guys,
Just thought I'd ask how many of you depend on your truck as a daily driver, or is it more of a toy. Some cars, and truck really can't make it as a daily driver. My 31' Ford truck is one of those, but my 63' Chevy is what I drive every day. I had to do quite a bit to it when I first got it, but it has turned out to be pretty dependable. So lets hear from you guys. Are your trucks drivers, or toys?
Tim

poorboy · 02-11-2008, 02:37 AM

I switch between the 63 and the 72. But that is all I drive.

*LILRED66* · 02-11-2008, 03:20 AM

My '66 Chevy C10 lwb fleetside was my daily driver in high school and doubled as my work truck for my start-up lawn mowing business. My John Deere 111 riding mower fit between the wheel tubs and two Lawn Boy push mowers fit between the back of the mower and the tailgate.

My '65 Chevy lwb fleetside was my daily driver in college. I enrolled in an autobody class my senior year, to restore it. Shortly after it was completed, it was stolen. The truck was destroyed and considered a total loss by the insurance company, so I took the settlement check.

I have several 4-5-6 Chevy Trucks in my collection, however, they could be daily drivers, I drive my 2000 Chevy Z71 Tahoe or my '98 Chevy K2500 with a Diamond utility bed on a daily basis.

Frizzle Fry · 02-11-2008, 03:59 AM

The 61 was my daily back in high school (91-95) and my Burbahoe has been doin the duty until recently when my gf picked up a little commuter (we're lucky that we can commute together).

There are pros and cons to using them as a DD. One pro is that it prevents you from going too far off the deep-end with it because it has to remain roadworthy. Another pro is that you get to roll in a classic everywhere you go. The cons are obviously racking the mileage and the inability to do a frame-off.

That's why you have to have two

protrash64 · 02-11-2008, 04:36 AM

I bought my pick-up in August, 2001. I have driven it less than 150 miles. I think Ive driven about a 1000 getting parts and bolts!!!!!!!!!

62 short step · 02-11-2008, 04:49 AM

Mine is a toy, It might make a good daily driver when I get done with it.

fuelpump · 02-11-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 62 short step

Mine is a toy, It might make a good daily driver when I get done with it.

Same here.

Imperial Kustom · 02-11-2008, 06:11 AM

Mine was my daily for 3 years. Then I got a '97 GMC Sonoma to drive in the winter. Still drive the '62 every day in the summer though! I drive it to Reno, Salem OR, Vegas, Salt Lake, Washington, Wyoming, all over Idaho, Etc. She racks up about 15,000 miles from March/April, to about October. I pull it out once in a while in the winter too.

greg64 · 02-11-2008, 06:21 AM

I drive my 77 every day, but the 64 is planned to be a weekend road warrior. Once it's "complete", I'll probably drive it all summer.

kdrodworks316 · 02-11-2008, 06:40 AM

my daily driver is a 05 peterbilt 379. 62 is the wifes daily driver after its rewired.

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 02-11-2008, 08:17 AM

my 65 is my daily driver but right now shes in pieces in the garage awaiting corvette yellow paint

BIG CTY · 02-12-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillbilly Deluxe 65

my 65 is my daily driver but right now shes in pieces in the garage awaiting corvette yellow paint

So you decided on the yellow huh? At least youre on the other side of the water!

Mine is just a toy, I have a Honda as my daily.

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 02-12-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG CTY

So you decided on the yellow huh? At least youre on the other side of the water!

Mine is just a toy, I have a Honda as my daily.

yea after a long search to get all the painting supplies i got it all was ready to paint and my air compresser needed a new regulator, sisnce its so old i had to get one off ebay still wainting for it hah

fuelpump · 02-12-2008, 10:45 PM

With more than a foot of snow, minus 5 degrees and 40 MPH winds I need 4 wheel drive right now as my daily driver

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jonathan-m · 02-11-2008, 11:12 AM

Mines a daily driver.... but I only live a mile from my job.... so it doesn't see much road action during the week :0 . I usually put about 6o miles on it each weekend though.

Bishops Trucks · 02-11-2008, 01:01 PM

When I'm in the states, my '71 K10 is my daily driver.

ZBS 64 · 02-12-2008, 03:12 AM

Drove mine daily until the cam went flat after only 300 miles on new 327

greg64 · 02-12-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ZBS 64

Drove mine daily until the cam went flat after only 300 miles on new 327

That stinks! Before you run your engine again (with a new cam) have a look into oils that have additional zinc added. Most common oil has less zinc than it once did, presumably because the roller tappets of today don't need it. Probably has some pollution benefits as well. One cheap way is diesel oil, which has additional zinc.

redsled04 · 02-14-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ZBS 64

Drove mine daily until the cam went flat after only 300 miles on new 327

get it fixed and keep driving it.

BigDaddyDave · 02-12-2008, 03:26 AM

I drive mine daily to,but its mainly a weekend toy.

NF65Fleetside · 02-12-2008, 03:32 PM

my 65' is my daily, well when she runs atleast!hehehe, right now shes on the sideline awaiting the 454 which hopefully will be in next weekend.

lowrod65 · 02-12-2008, 09:57 PM

this thread would be so some much better with pictures of your daily trucks.

*LILRED66* · 02-12-2008, 10:36 PM

So be it with the photos.

Tim64 · 02-12-2008, 10:41 PM

Tony, you sure do have some sweet looking trucks.

*LILRED66* · 02-12-2008, 10:53 PM

Tim 64:

Thanks for the kind words. Here are a few more of my drivers. Enjoy.

02-11-2008, 12:53 AM	#1
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Daily drivers Hey Guys, Just thought I'd ask how many of you depend on your truck as a daily driver, or is it more of a toy. Some cars, and truck really can't make it as a daily driver. My 31' Ford truck is one of those, but my 63' Chevy is what I drive every day. I had to do quite a bit to it when I first got it, but it has turned out to be pretty dependable. So lets hear from you guys. Are your trucks drivers, or toys? Tim

02-11-2008, 02:37 AM	#2
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Daily drivers I switch between the 63 and the 72. But that is all I drive. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

02-11-2008, 03:20 AM	#3
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Daily drivers My '66 Chevy C10 lwb fleetside was my daily driver in high school and doubled as my work truck for my start-up lawn mowing business. My John Deere 111 riding mower fit between the wheel tubs and two Lawn Boy push mowers fit between the back of the mower and the tailgate. My '65 Chevy lwb fleetside was my daily driver in college. I enrolled in an autobody class my senior year, to restore it. Shortly after it was completed, it was stolen. The truck was destroyed and considered a total loss by the insurance company, so I took the settlement check. I have several 4-5-6 Chevy Trucks in my collection, however, they could be daily drivers, I drive my 2000 Chevy Z71 Tahoe or my '98 Chevy K2500 with a Diamond utility bed on a daily basis. Last edited by LILRED66; 02-11-2008 at 03:22 AM.

02-11-2008, 03:59 AM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Daily drivers The 61 was my daily back in high school (91-95) and my Burbahoe has been doin the duty until recently when my gf picked up a little commuter (we're lucky that we can commute together). There are pros and cons to using them as a DD. One pro is that it prevents you from going too far off the deep-end with it because it has to remain roadworthy. Another pro is that you get to roll in a classic everywhere you go. The cons are obviously racking the mileage and the inability to do a frame-off. That's why you have to have two

02-11-2008, 04:36 AM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Daily drivers I bought my pick-up in August, 2001. I have driven it less than 150 miles. I think Ive driven about a 1000 getting parts and bolts!!!!!!!!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-11-2008, 04:49 AM	#6
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Daily drivers Mine is a toy, It might make a good daily driver when I get done with it.

02-11-2008, 06:11 AM	#8
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: Daily drivers Mine was my daily for 3 years. Then I got a '97 GMC Sonoma to drive in the winter. Still drive the '62 every day in the summer though! I drive it to Reno, Salem OR, Vegas, Salt Lake, Washington, Wyoming, all over Idaho, Etc. She racks up about 15,000 miles from March/April, to about October. I pull it out once in a while in the winter too. Last edited by Imperial Kustom; 02-11-2008 at 06:16 AM.

02-11-2008, 06:21 AM	#9
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Daily drivers I drive my 77 every day, but the 64 is planned to be a weekend road warrior. Once it's "complete", I'll probably drive it all summer. __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

02-11-2008, 06:40 AM	#10
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Daily drivers my daily driver is a 05 peterbilt 379. 62 is the wifes daily driver after its rewired.

02-11-2008, 08:17 AM	#11
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: Daily drivers my 65 is my daily driver but right now shes in pieces in the garage awaiting corvette yellow paint __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

02-12-2008, 10:45 PM	#14
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Re: Daily drivers With more than a foot of snow, minus 5 degrees and 40 MPH winds I need 4 wheel drive right now as my daily driver __________________ http://public.fotki.com/fuelpump

02-11-2008, 11:12 AM	#15
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: Daily drivers Mines a daily driver.... but I only live a mile from my job.... so it doesn't see much road action during the week :0 . I usually put about 6o miles on it each weekend though.

02-11-2008, 01:01 PM	#16
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Daily drivers When I'm in the states, my '71 K10 is my daily driver. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-12-2008, 03:12 AM	#17
ZBS 64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Port Orchard Washington Posts: 46	Re: Daily drivers Drove mine daily until the cam went flat after only 300 miles on new 327

02-12-2008, 03:26 AM	#20
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Daily drivers I drive mine daily to,but its mainly a weekend toy. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!



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02-12-2008, 03:32 PM	#21
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Daily drivers my 65' is my daily, well when she runs atleast!hehehe, right now shes on the sideline awaiting the 454 which hopefully will be in next weekend.

02-12-2008, 09:57 PM	#22
lowrod65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hillsboro tx Posts: 65	Re: Daily drivers this thread would be so some much better with pictures of your daily trucks. Last edited by lowrod65; 02-12-2008 at 09:57 PM.

02-12-2008, 10:36 PM	#23
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Daily drivers So be it with the photos. Attached Images

02-12-2008, 10:41 PM	#24
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Daily drivers Tony, you sure do have some sweet looking trucks.

02-12-2008, 10:53 PM	#25
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Daily drivers Tim 64: Thanks for the kind words. Here are a few more of my drivers. Enjoy. Attached Images

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