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54blackhornet · 10-06-2013, 04:05 PM

Worked the C-20 pretty hard yesterday, only use it once a year to bring in firewood. Will be pulling the battery today and getting it ready for its long winter nap.

54blackhornet · 10-06-2013, 04:06 PM

Can't figure out how to flip photo ? Sorry ?

Don Quixote · 10-06-2013, 05:31 PM

I figured out how to flip your photo. I turned my computer upside down.

Yes, my truck is my workhorse. She does everything from heavy cross-country hauls with a cargo trailer to dump runs. Been doing so for all 41 years now. The old farmer I bought it from worked it hard since new and I bought it to use as a winter beater. She never died so I kept her, almost 18 years now.

In The Ten Ring · 10-06-2013, 06:11 PM

My truck saw heavy action as a "truck" and that's how I plan to use her once she is running again.

**Stocker** · 10-06-2013, 06:45 PM

Mine has always been a work truck. It's hauled firewood, construction material, trash, gravel, sod, camper...... more stuff than I can remember.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-06-2013, 06:48 PM

Just like I hope to do someday... she's retired.

mmiddle · 10-06-2013, 07:01 PM

Once mine is up and running it will be for show and cruising only. I have a Duramax for working

Dnrice · 10-06-2013, 08:16 PM

I use mine like a work truck by dropping off the recycling every week with it. It is one of my highlights of the week because it is so much fun!

http://images.craigslist.org/01515_ky1f37x5FGb_600x450.jpg

*Mister-B* · 10-06-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnrice

I use mine like a work truck by dropping off the recycling every week with it. It is one of my highlights of the week because it is so much fun!

http://images.craigslist.org/01515_ky1f37x5FGb_600x450.jpg

Very nice. Looks like it's time for a new air filter though

*Mister-B* · 10-06-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Worked the C-20 pretty hard yesterday, only use it once a year to bring in firewood. Will be pulling the battery today and getting it ready for its long winter nap.

I like your truck. You don't post many pics, but you should

*Mister-B* · 10-06-2013, 09:14 PM

Used mine this weekend to take a load of stuff to the storage unit, including two sweet tailgates I picked up. On the way there, I looked back and said out loud "god I'm glad I got a long bed"

**special-K** · 10-06-2013, 09:18 PM

Yep,use mine how it was intended. You can work them and keep them nice at the same time.

Prematuregrey · 10-06-2013, 09:27 PM

This is what I bought the truck for.

Unfortunately, after dragging the 4Runner 100 miles to the park, it didn't want to get off the trailer so I wound up offroading the 71 that weekend. I got some ugly looks for having such a nice truck on trail, but dammit I had my family with me and we were going offroad. I just stayed on the wider trails and did my best not to scratch it up. All in all though it basically drug an extra 7-8k lbs 250 miles for no reason and ran trails for a weekend plus was the camp radio and still had to jumpstart a stuper duty in the morning.

This may not be the most practical truck as far as fuel economy goes, but its my truck so its gotta do scrap runs, and of course move at least a friend a week and all my general hauling needs.

67swb72klb · 10-06-2013, 09:57 PM

yep it loves to work and it's been ready everytime so far

i have moved a couple people also

Don Quixote · 10-06-2013, 10:02 PM

Just me getting my redneck on in picture format.

capev86 · 10-06-2013, 10:28 PM

Heck yes I use my truck as intended...it's a 72 Suburban C20, 307, 3 on the tree, 4.10 gears and a Q-jet swap.

so far the workload has been:

hauling trash & recycling to the dump many times
carrying my 72 CB350 on a hitch carrier several times
pulling an S10 on a car dolly for a friend

i have quite a bit of work left to do and parts to install, but eventually this truck will be pulling the family 71 Holiday Trav'ler 21ft that weighs 6,000 pounds loaded. the same trailer was hauled by my dad's 72 Burb C10 back in the 80's.

as for putting it away for the winter....that won't happen. i keep it out of the weather and away from the roads when the snow flies. but when i get a day when the roads are relatively dry-clear, i take it for a spin. a good drive once or twice a month keeps everything freed up and the battery charged so there is no "getting it out of hibernation" in the spring. just hop in, hit the starter and go like any other day.

**special-K** · 10-06-2013, 10:37 PM

Some of my trucks through the years doing work:

**davischevy** · 10-06-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Some of my trucks through the years doing work:

Special-K, those pump jacks hanging off the back in that first pic brings back memories of my younger days. Nowadays everybody has to have a "telehandler" or they "can't get up there". I don't know how they think us old guys did it.

Ryan Hubbard · 10-06-2013, 11:49 PM

Last week I used my 71 Longhorn to haul my friends 5.9 Cummins diesel from the machine shop. We had the whole engine in the bed in pieces. The truck sure rode nice with all the weight.

**special-K** · 10-06-2013, 10:40 PM

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motorcritter · 10-07-2013, 12:09 AM

The Cheyenne get used like a truck- it hauls motorcycles, bulky/heavy car parts and tools, furniture- it's kinda ugly (patina'd, actually) but its got low miles, runs great, its thirsty, but, damn- it's a great truck.

CG · 10-07-2013, 12:33 AM

Every truck Ive ever owned was used as a truck ... fixed your pic

**special-K** · 10-07-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Special-K, those pump jacks hanging off the back in that first pic brings back memories of my younger days. Nowadays everybody has to have a "telehandler" or they "can't get up there". I don't know how they think us old guys did it.

Yep,I still use them,just not often. Now they sit on a rack I built. Before the economy tanked they were either on the job or on the truck being hauled to the job,but never home.

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Originally Posted by CG

Every truck Ive ever owned was used as a truck ... fixed your pic

Beat me to it! I just came to do that. thanks,I was worried the earth would burn through

eightbanger · 10-07-2013, 11:20 AM

Work and pleasure.

srvivor71 · 10-07-2013, 11:50 AM

Yes, I use mine like a truck, but also keep it nice. Either way, it's always a real pleasure.

Working hard...

Looking good...

10-06-2013, 04:05 PM	#1
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,391	Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Worked the C-20 pretty hard yesterday, only use it once a year to bring in firewood. Will be pulling the battery today and getting it ready for its long winter nap. Attached Images __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD Last edited by ETsC10; 10-07-2013 at 02:46 PM. Reason: flipped pic

10-06-2013, 04:06 PM	#2
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,391	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Can't figure out how to flip photo ? Sorry ? __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

10-06-2013, 05:31 PM	#3
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? I figured out how to flip your photo. I turned my computer upside down. Yes, my truck is my workhorse. She does everything from heavy cross-country hauls with a cargo trailer to dump runs. Been doing so for all 41 years now. The old farmer I bought it from worked it hard since new and I bought it to use as a winter beater. She never died so I kept her, almost 18 years now. __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

10-06-2013, 06:11 PM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? My truck saw heavy action as a "truck" and that's how I plan to use her once she is running again.

10-06-2013, 06:45 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Mine has always been a work truck. It's hauled firewood, construction material, trash, gravel, sod, camper...... more stuff than I can remember. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-06-2013, 06:48 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Just like I hope to do someday... she's retired. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-06-2013, 07:01 PM	#7
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Once mine is up and running it will be for show and cruising only. I have a Duramax for working __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

10-06-2013, 08:16 PM	#8
Dnrice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 87	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? I use mine like a work truck by dropping off the recycling every week with it. It is one of my highlights of the week because it is so much fun!http://images.craigslist.org/01515_ky1f37x5FGb_600x450.jpg

10-06-2013, 09:14 PM	#11
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Used mine this weekend to take a load of stuff to the storage unit, including two sweet tailgates I picked up. On the way there, I looked back and said out loud "god I'm glad I got a long bed"

10-06-2013, 09:18 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Yep,use mine how it was intended. You can work them and keep them nice at the same time. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

10-06-2013, 09:27 PM	#13
Prematuregrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 111	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? This is what I bought the truck for. Unfortunately, after dragging the 4Runner 100 miles to the park, it didn't want to get off the trailer so I wound up offroading the 71 that weekend. I got some ugly looks for having such a nice truck on trail, but dammit I had my family with me and we were going offroad. I just stayed on the wider trails and did my best not to scratch it up. All in all though it basically drug an extra 7-8k lbs 250 miles for no reason and ran trails for a weekend plus was the camp radio and still had to jumpstart a stuper duty in the morning. This may not be the most practical truck as far as fuel economy goes, but its my truck so its gotta do scrap runs, and of course move at least a friend a week and all my general hauling needs. __________________ Owner: Times Are Tough Toys 92 4 Runner (Joyce, long story from my time in Africa) Lotsa stuff, just about finished dumping money into it. 89 Mercedes 560 SEL, Merdle. Wrecked 71 Chevy K20, Clifford, BB and 1 Tons

10-06-2013, 09:57 PM	#14
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? yep it loves to work and it's been ready everytime so far i have moved a couple people also Attached Images __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

10-06-2013, 10:02 PM	#15
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Just me getting my redneck on in picture format. Attached Images __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

10-06-2013, 10:28 PM	#16
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Heck yes I use my truck as intended...it's a 72 Suburban C20, 307, 3 on the tree, 4.10 gears and a Q-jet swap. so far the workload has been: hauling trash & recycling to the dump many times carrying my 72 CB350 on a hitch carrier several times pulling an S10 on a car dolly for a friend i have quite a bit of work left to do and parts to install, but eventually this truck will be pulling the family 71 Holiday Trav'ler 21ft that weighs 6,000 pounds loaded. the same trailer was hauled by my dad's 72 Burb C10 back in the 80's. as for putting it away for the winter....that won't happen. i keep it out of the weather and away from the roads when the snow flies. but when i get a day when the roads are relatively dry-clear, i take it for a spin. a good drive once or twice a month keeps everything freed up and the battery charged so there is no "getting it out of hibernation" in the spring. just hop in, hit the starter and go like any other day.

10-06-2013, 10:37 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Some of my trucks through the years doing work: Attached Images __________________ "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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10-06-2013, 11:49 PM	#19
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Last week I used my 71 Longhorn to haul my friends 5.9 Cummins diesel from the machine shop. We had the whole engine in the bed in pieces. The truck sure rode nice with all the weight.

10-06-2013, 10:40 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? More: Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

10-07-2013, 12:09 AM	#21
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? The Cheyenne get used like a truck- it hauls motorcycles, bulky/heavy car parts and tools, furniture- it's kinda ugly (patina'd, actually) but its got low miles, runs great, its thirsty, but, damn- it's a great truck. __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

10-07-2013, 12:33 AM	#22
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10-07-2013, 11:20 AM	#24
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Work and pleasure. Attached Images __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

10-07-2013, 11:50 AM	#25
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Yes, I use mine like a truck, but also keep it nice. Either way, it's always a real pleasure. Working hard... Looking good...

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