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big bad orange · 12-31-2011, 12:02 PM

After seeing all these "what did yo do to you truck today" and "show your truck off" threads. I wondered how many of you drive beaters or decent driver. or complete show stopper.
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into69z · 12-31-2011, 12:21 PM

Love to have a "show stopper WOW" unit but all I have is a mechanically brand new with updated interior and as many period options that were available on my "daily driver. I have thought about having the following:
All the same year 68-72
All painted and outfitted the same( as much as possible-all loaded with all the goodies)

A 4x4 K20 pickup,
A swb bad to the bone show truck
A Suburban-loaded( cruisn with the grandkids)
A ramp truck to haul my 67 Camaro to shows

and my current 69 c-20 for the daily stuff

.............and a "less than 10,000 original mile blazer that has been in climate controled storage all it's life, a "10" then drive it till it's a 8

Ackattack · 12-31-2011, 12:34 PM

My 68 is my show truck and it doesn't get driven a whole lot.

My 69 is a beater that I've been daily driving.

74baggedbug · 12-31-2011, 01:13 PM

My decent runner

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yuccales · 12-31-2011, 01:28 PM

I think of mine as a decent, beater driver. It's my go to truck for all my nasty hauling jobs. If there was ever a truck show for beaters, I've got a trophy winner.

**Already Gone** · 12-31-2011, 02:13 PM

As we speak I am dealing on this 71 to use as a daily driver from April till October. In the Winter months here I drive a 94 4x4 Burb.

HeavyD · 12-31-2011, 02:37 PM

Already Gone: from Colorado perhaps?

**Already Gone** · 12-31-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Already Gone: from Colorado perhaps?

Hi Dalton, Happy New Year. Oh yea, just waiting for the seller to get back to me. I bought this one from Washington State, getting it shipped and it should be here in the next 10 days. Its a 1970 BB CST.

lha1992 · 01-01-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Hi Dalton, Happy New Year. Oh yea, just waiting for the seller to get back to me. I bought this one from Washington State, getting it shipped and it should be here in the next 10 days. Its a 1970 BB CST.

I saw this truck for sale down near Seattle a few weeks back!! Such a sweet truck!!

**Already Gone** · 12-31-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

As we speak I am dealing on this 71 to use as a daily driver from April till October. In the Winter months here I drive a 94 4x4 Burb.

I just received an email form the seller and the SOB sold it out from under me.

Dunenutt · 12-31-2011, 02:34 PM

Mine is somewhere between DD, & show stopper. It's a 20 footer I guess. I have had Show stoppers in the past, and was scared to drive them. I built this one to enjoy, and not worry if it gets dinged in a parking lot. It's a 4x4, and will see some dirt in it's day, but far from a hauler. Insurance wont let me DD it, but on the weekends, Game On!

**oldgold70c10** · 12-31-2011, 06:45 PM

I like thinking of mine as a good running beater drivable project. It has a little off every year on it (some parts not so little).

dmwphoto · 12-31-2011, 06:47 PM

I have won a few trophys with it but mostly consider it a decent driver

fastwillie 696969 · 12-31-2011, 07:03 PM

heres my beater

VDOG · 12-31-2011, 09:57 PM

Nitrous is like a hot girl with STD's. You want to hit it but you're afraid of the consequences!!!!

hotrod 80 · 12-31-2011, 10:31 PM

Kinda got one of each:

**special-K** · 12-31-2011, 07:17 PM

Right now all I have is an original unrestored well optioned survivor that I drive everyday like it was just a truck. These kind of questions always seem aimed as if it's your only truck and right now. I've driven these trucks all my life in every shape and form.Even used to have trucks too nice to drive. Won some shows,had some coverage,raced some,worked out of some,camped out of others,hauled my other trucks with them,four wheeled them...you name it. And,I'm not done yet.

**leddzepp** · 12-31-2011, 07:24 PM

I like Quentin's beater

big_al_71 · 12-31-2011, 07:44 PM

Mine is not a beater nor a showstopper just a serious street cruiser....

Becker67 · 12-31-2011, 10:38 PM

I try and drive my beaters as much as i can when its nice.

This one is going to be my daily driver once i make it a short bed.

**allchevy58** · 01-01-2012, 12:17 AM

Mine is just a clean driver that I can drive and make cleaner. Love to make it a show truck but then I would afraid to drive it. Worked it a little this week.

flashed · 01-01-2012, 01:26 AM

Mine is currently being frame off restored to be a nice daily driver .

big bad orange · 01-01-2012, 02:53 AM

WOW you guys blew me away. When I say beater you hear very good Daily driver,when I say daily driver you hear show stopper and when you guys hear show stopper you really mean it. I still have not seen a rusted out truck yet (except the one I consider getting for a project).

I mean every thing in a good way

Like I tell my girl friend if something can be taken two way I mean the good way.

ya it is a classic · 01-01-2012, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by big bad orange

WOW you guys blew me away. When I say beater you hear very good Daily driver,when I say daily driver you hear show stopper and when you guys hear show stopper you really mean it. I still have not seen a rusted out truck yet (except the one I consider getting for a project).

I mean every thing in a good way

Like I tell my girl friend if something can be taken two way I mean the good way.

you want a POS? ok ill post some pics of my DD! haha....but seriously, its been used!

Mike Bradbury · 01-01-2012, 05:36 AM

I am too rough on mine to be a show stopper, I park it in the garage but i will accidentally scrape the rivets on my jeans pockets along the side, or I will drop the socket while changing the plugs. I wouldn't get any sleep if it was a show stopper.

But I am fixing the engine bay up so I can at least feel good about raising the hood when I do go to shows

12-31-2011, 12:02 PM	#1
big bad orange Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 187	Beater, decent runner or show stopper After seeing all these "what did yo do to you truck today" and "show your truck off" threads. I wondered how many of you drive beaters or decent driver. or complete show stopper. Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2011, 12:21 PM	#2
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper Love to have a "show stopper WOW" unit but all I have is a mechanically brand new with updated interior and as many period options that were available on my "daily driver. I have thought about having the following: All the same year 68-72 All painted and outfitted the same( as much as possible-all loaded with all the goodies) A 4x4 K20 pickup, A swb bad to the bone show truck A Suburban-loaded( cruisn with the grandkids) A ramp truck to haul my 67 Camaro to shows and my current 69 c-20 for the daily stuff .............and a "less than 10,000 original mile blazer that has been in climate controled storage all it's life, a "10" then drive it till it's a 8 Attached Images __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

12-31-2011, 12:34 PM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper My 68 is my show truck and it doesn't get driven a whole lot. My 69 is a beater that I've been daily driving. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-31-2011, 01:13 PM	#4
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper My decent runner Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2011, 01:28 PM	#5
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper I think of mine as a decent, beater driver. It's my go to truck for all my nasty hauling jobs. If there was ever a truck show for beaters, I've got a trophy winner.

12-31-2011, 02:13 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper As we speak I am dealing on this 71 to use as a daily driver from April till October. In the Winter months here I drive a 94 4x4 Burb. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#7
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper Already Gone: from Colorado perhaps? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-31-2011, 02:34 PM	#11
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper Mine is somewhere between DD, & show stopper. It's a 20 footer I guess. I have had Show stoppers in the past, and was scared to drive them. I built this one to enjoy, and not worry if it gets dinged in a parking lot. It's a 4x4, and will see some dirt in it's day, but far from a hauler. Insurance wont let me DD it, but on the weekends, Game On! __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

12-31-2011, 06:45 PM	#12
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper I like thinking of mine as a good running beater drivable project. It has a little off every year on it (some parts not so little). __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

12-31-2011, 06:47 PM	#13
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper I have won a few trophys with it but mostly consider it a decent driver

12-31-2011, 07:03 PM	#14
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper heres my beater Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

12-31-2011, 09:57 PM	#15
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper Nitrous is like a hot girl with STD's. You want to hit it but you're afraid of the consequences!!!!

12-31-2011, 10:31 PM	#16
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper Kinda got one of each: __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-31-2011, 07:17 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper Right now all I have is an original unrestored well optioned survivor that I drive everyday like it was just a truck. These kind of questions always seem aimed as if it's your only truck and right now. I've driven these trucks all my life in every shape and form.Even used to have trucks too nice to drive. Won some shows,had some coverage,raced some,worked out of some,camped out of others,hauled my other trucks with them,four wheeled them...you name it. And,I'm not done yet. __________________ "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 ~

12-31-2011, 07:24 PM	#18
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper I like Quentin's beater __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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12-31-2011, 07:44 PM	#19
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper Mine is not a beater nor a showstopper just a serious street cruiser.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-31-2011, 10:38 PM	#20
Becker67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 265	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper I try and drive my beaters as much as i can when its nice. This one is going to be my daily driver once i make it a short bed. __________________ Kevin 67 custom cab big window swb 350/700r4 4/6 drop tilt,a/c 69 custom/10 swb 350/350 4/6 drop tach,tilt 71 cheyenne super swb 454/700r4 4/6drop tach,tilt,a/c,bucket seats,speed warning 96 gmc swb

01-01-2012, 12:17 AM	#21
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper Mine is just a clean driver that I can drive and make cleaner. Love to make it a show truck but then I would afraid to drive it. Worked it a little this week. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

01-01-2012, 01:26 AM	#22
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper Mine is currently being frame off restored to be a nice daily driver .

01-01-2012, 02:53 AM	#23
big bad orange Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 187	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper WOW you guys blew me away. When I say beater you hear very good Daily driver,when I say daily driver you hear show stopper and when you guys hear show stopper you really mean it. I still have not seen a rusted out truck yet (except the one I consider getting for a project). I mean every thing in a good way Like I tell my girl friend if something can be taken two way I mean the good way.

01-01-2012, 05:36 AM	#25
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Beater, decent runner or show stopper I am too rough on mine to be a show stopper, I park it in the garage but i will accidentally scrape the rivets on my jeans pockets along the side, or I will drop the socket while changing the plugs. I wouldn't get any sleep if it was a show stopper. But I am fixing the engine bay up so I can at least feel good about raising the hood when I do go to shows __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

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