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**70cst** · 02-05-2003, 01:06 AM

To help casey out with his request. Lets do a poll and see how many drive their truck on a regular basis or just week ends. Here goes.
This is for you Casey!

DanoDMano · 02-05-2003, 01:14 AM

Mine is my daily driver. The more Mods I do
the less gas mileage I get, but I guess it goes with the territory!!
It is too much fun, to just let it sit in the garage!!!

MU72 · 02-05-2003, 01:27 AM

I can only drive mine on the weekends now that I am in college. When ever it is nice I get it out a drive it to work and to town on Saturday night. I will be driving it every day about the end of May.

stelth2002 · 02-05-2003, 03:42 AM

Right now its mostly a weekend driver. Although its all that i brought up to college. This summer when i get it completely finished it will absolutly be for crusin only. Right now i only use it once a month or so. Up here in moscow everything is quite close, which is good!!

70c10 · 02-05-2003, 08:47 AM

Weekends only for me. That's how I have it insured.

72MARIO · 02-05-2003, 10:19 AM

There should be on for summer drivers for us Canadian guys !

Stout72 · 02-05-2003, 12:21 PM

Daily. Probably not that sanest since my gas mileage sucks, but I enjoy driving it.

Will get back on the bike for commuting to work once the weather gets better.

Tynee · 02-05-2003, 12:49 PM

I voted daily, but I guess that's not sayin' much considering mine is in thirty year old truck condition. If I were home I'd post some pics.

**68 Stepside** · 02-05-2003, 12:51 PM

Someday mine will be a cruiser again.......

**Palf70Step** · 02-05-2003, 02:53 PM

When it does get back on the road, mine is mainly the weekend toy.

Least for the thought now....Gotta have AC in the south....Hmmm next option maybe

lpaine · 02-05-2003, 05:05 PM

Mine gets me to work everyday, but if these gas prices keep goin' up, I'm gonna have to start riding the old bicycle everday. (gas price on Feb. 5 -79.9 cents/litre-ouch!)

72MARIO · 02-05-2003, 05:07 PM

Same Price Here 79.9

Reumster · 02-05-2003, 05:27 PM

I tend to respect the Daily Driver Class more at shows. "True everyday driver class" Not the ones trailered in! LOL I never was much into all the undercariage chrome, etc... Some well placed Rhino lining/undercoating, maybe a nicely painted frame. Not the ones that claim everyday driver, and you can eat of the chassis. LOL

Truckstr · 02-05-2003, 06:16 PM

Daily driver all the way. Maybe one day I'll have one of 'em shined up enough to show off, but...

It helps that, right now, my trip to work is only 20 miles round-trip. So, for now, I can "afford" to drive my truck.

Time will tell if that remains the case.

Jeff

Fred T · 02-05-2003, 06:35 PM

Drive my 69 to work daily, go through a tank of gas every 5 days. My 52 was my weekend driver (before I got the 69 last summer). Hopefully the wife will be able to keep a job this year and I will be able to start the frame-off on the 52 next winter.

casey · 02-06-2003, 04:05 AM

Just lovin the pole, thanks 70cst. I use mine on the weekend in the summer here in canada, but am tossin the idea around about using it every day, I just have to get my first scatch on it , then I can drive it and not worry so much, I always kind of hate it when there freshly painted your scared to touch it, know what I mean?

Dan69 step · 02-06-2003, 11:10 AM

Both the 69 and the Blazer are daily/regular drivers. Drive one on one day ,the other the next!! Showed and only drove the 69 on weekends the first couple of years after restoration in 91, but realized how much fun it is to drive it all the time. After 130,000 + miles, it's time for another resto. Doesn't do alot of good sitting in the garage getting dusty. New vehicles are fine, but I like something I can still work on if it does break down.

okietruck · 02-06-2003, 02:12 PM

My 72 is a daily driver - 30+ miles per day. Right now using just 2nd & 3rd gear. Anyone in the Oklahoma City area have 3-speed Saginaw they want to get rid of? Cheap

skyhawk1 · 02-06-2003, 08:06 PM

I drive my 72 Burb everyday. Just got back from Charlotte, NC (went down for my granddaughter's heart surgery) put over 500 miles on it since Tuesday. Put $115. worth of gas in it in 3 days!

Project1970 · 02-06-2003, 08:21 PM

I called mine a daily but I just don't drive daily while in school, period...

When I'm not in school, though, I rack the miles up. I put over 1000 miles on my truck in 3 weeks this Christmas break...

*racedvl* · 02-06-2003, 10:23 PM

You don't have a summer time only so, I voted weekend.

View Poll Results: How Often Do You Drive Your Truck?
Drive Truck Daily	50	51.55%
Drive Truck on Week End Only	29	29.90%
Show Truck Only	0	0%
Not On The Road Yet...Someday?	18	18.56%
Voters: 97. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-2003, 01:06 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Daily Driver, Week End Driver, Show Only To help casey out with his request. Lets do a poll and see how many drive their truck on a regular basis or just week ends. Here goes. This is for you Casey!

02-05-2003, 01:14 AM	#2
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Mine is my daily driver. The more Mods I do the less gas mileage I get, but I guess it goes with the territory!! It is too much fun, to just let it sit in the garage!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

02-05-2003, 01:27 AM	#3
MU72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Maryville Mo Posts: 122	I can only drive mine on the weekends now that I am in college. When ever it is nice I get it out a drive it to work and to town on Saturday night. I will be driving it every day about the end of May. __________________ 72 Cheyenne 1/2T LWB original ochre/white 09 Silverado ECSB 76 International ScoutII

02-05-2003, 03:42 AM	#4
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	Right now its mostly a weekend driver. Although its all that i brought up to college. This summer when i get it completely finished it will absolutly be for crusin only. Right now i only use it once a month or so. Up here in moscow everything is quite close, which is good!! __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

02-05-2003, 08:47 AM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Weekends only for me. That's how I have it insured. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-05-2003, 10:19 AM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	There should be on for summer drivers for us Canadian guys ! __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-05-2003, 12:21 PM	#7
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	Daily. Probably not that sanest since my gas mileage sucks, but I enjoy driving it. Will get back on the bike for commuting to work once the weather gets better. __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

02-05-2003, 12:49 PM	#8
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	I voted daily, but I guess that's not sayin' much considering mine is in thirty year old truck condition. If I were home I'd post some pics. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

02-05-2003, 12:51 PM	#9
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Someday mine will be a cruiser again....... __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

02-05-2003, 02:53 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,085	When it does get back on the road, mine is mainly the weekend toy. Least for the thought now....Gotta have AC in the south....Hmmm next option maybe __________________ 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!

02-05-2003, 05:05 PM	#11
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	daily driver Mine gets me to work everyday, but if these gas prices keep goin' up, I'm gonna have to start riding the old bicycle everday. (gas price on Feb. 5 -79.9 cents/litre-ouch!) __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

02-05-2003, 05:07 PM	#12
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Same Price Here 79.9 __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-05-2003, 05:27 PM	#13
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	I tend to respect the Daily Driver Class more at shows. "True everyday driver class" Not the ones trailered in! LOL I never was much into all the undercariage chrome, etc... Some well placed Rhino lining/undercoating, maybe a nicely painted frame. Not the ones that claim everyday driver, and you can eat of the chassis. LOL __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-05-2003, 06:16 PM	#14
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Daily driver all the way. Maybe one day I'll have one of 'em shined up enough to show off, but... It helps that, right now, my trip to work is only 20 miles round-trip. So, for now, I can "afford" to drive my truck. Time will tell if that remains the case. Jeff __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.



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02-05-2003, 06:35 PM	#15
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Drive my 69 to work daily, go through a tank of gas every 5 days. My 52 was my weekend driver (before I got the 69 last summer). Hopefully the wife will be able to keep a job this year and I will be able to start the frame-off on the 52 next winter. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

02-06-2003, 04:05 AM	#16
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Just lovin the pole, thanks 70cst. I use mine on the weekend in the summer here in canada, but am tossin the idea around about using it every day, I just have to get my first scatch on it , then I can drive it and not worry so much, I always kind of hate it when there freshly painted your scared to touch it, know what I mean?

02-06-2003, 11:10 AM	#17
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	Both the 69 and the Blazer are daily/regular drivers. Drive one on one day ,the other the next!! Showed and only drove the 69 on weekends the first couple of years after restoration in 91, but realized how much fun it is to drive it all the time. After 130,000 + miles, it's time for another resto. Doesn't do alot of good sitting in the garage getting dusty. New vehicles are fine, but I like something I can still work on if it does break down. __________________ 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

02-06-2003, 02:12 PM	#18
okietruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 117	My 72 is a daily driver - 30+ miles per day. Right now using just 2nd & 3rd gear. Anyone in the Oklahoma City area have 3-speed Saginaw they want to get rid of? Cheap __________________ '72 LWB Stepside

02-06-2003, 08:06 PM	#19
skyhawk1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Oceana WV USA Posts: 184	I drive my 72 Burb everyday. Just got back from Charlotte, NC (went down for my granddaughter's heart surgery) put over 500 miles on it since Tuesday. Put $115. worth of gas in it in 3 days! __________________ "The World's a Mess"! 71 C-10 72 Suburban 2WD Oceana, West Virginia

02-06-2003, 08:21 PM	#20
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I called mine a daily but I just don't drive daily while in school, period... When I'm not in school, though, I rack the miles up. I put over 1000 miles on my truck in 3 weeks this Christmas break... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-06-2003, 10:23 PM	#21
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	You don't have a summer time only so, I voted weekend.

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