My garage queen truck has become my daily driver - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KMK454 · 04-02-2011, 10:30 AM

Well, my truck used to sit in the garage and only come out on sunny weekends for cruising, car shows, and fun. However, it's gradually become my daily driver and it just crossed 30k miles! This happened when I realized I am going to keep this truck forever, so there's no point in keeping the miles low; I may as well enjoy it while I can.

Save for 12-18 MPG traffic dependent, it makes for a great DD. On the drive I pass a few 73-87s still hard at work, loaded up with ladders, tools, and heavy equipment.

Thunderstorms and a tornado warning at the airfield, no big deal:

Idling in stop and go traffic in FL; at least the AC is working. Picked it up with 18k miles in 2006, just passed 30k:

And of course, all clean. It photographs better than it is; the original paint and some touch up spots are starting to get worse, the silver windshield trim has turned gold, and the driver's rear tail light area has a poorly done patch from decades ago that's starting to show through. The problem is fixing any one of these things means I have to do it all since that one thing will look better than everything else! Everything has kind of "patinad" over the past 30 years and it looks right. My intent has been to just meticulously preserve it as is as long as its safe to do, replacing things necessary to keep it mechanically sound (rubber, fluids, misc tune-up parts, etc.).

And here's a family shot - 1991 Camaro Police Package (B4C), wife's car, and the truck:

I'll be getting new shocks with my tax return... can't wait to get rid of the bouncing.

babyJay · 04-02-2011, 11:54 AM

looks sweet. Is that 30K original miles on the vehicle?

**N2TRUX** · 04-02-2011, 12:11 PM

It's a beautiful truck, so why not enjoy it. Then again, I am somewhat biased..

SCOTI · 04-02-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

looks sweet. Is that 30K original miles on the vehicle?

From what I've followed on the vehicle & info KMK454 had posted, they are 'original miles'.

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Originally Posted by KMK454

And here's a family shot - 1991 Camaro Police Package (B4C), wife's car, and the truck:

Camaro not up to the task of DD (daily duty)?

Pop's C-10 · 04-02-2011, 12:23 PM

That is a beauty

KMK454 · 04-02-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

looks sweet. Is that 30K original miles on the vehicle?

Yup, it's an original 30k. The truck spent most of its life in a garage; the first owners did a good job of running it just enough over the years so that it didn't seize up over time.

The Camaro shares DD with the truck, but I find myself taking the truck more!

CLASSIC87' · 04-02-2011, 12:50 PM

I really like that body style of camaro... and the fact its white is really a plus for me

Did you get rid of the black Vette?

lilpoindexter · 04-02-2011, 09:28 PM

Be careful with all the idiots that are busy texting/ reading/ eating/ applying makeup/ etc during their daily commute...

CrazyJesster · 04-02-2011, 09:42 PM

that is a nice truck i like it i also like the looks of that camaro . looks like you have some nice vehicles there. and i agree with the above becareful with the idiots around.

ronnyT · 04-03-2011, 12:53 AM

****, I'd drive mine everyday too if it looked that good

steemin_ehman · 04-03-2011, 01:52 AM

Sounds like it is pretty nice.... Thats why we build them isn't it? TO DRIVE AND ENJOY THEM!!!!

wish i could see it.... all I'm getting is this:

hayesperformanceplus · 04-03-2011, 10:36 AM

KMK454

Don't feel bad for not driving your toy truck, my one GMC holds the garage floor down well and only has 20,234 miles on it now, LOL

I love the daily drivers, the ones you have fun with, but I also appreciate the hand full of low mileage original trucks like yours that are around.....

78K20 · 04-03-2011, 11:42 AM

Very nice looking truck !

I have a 78 K20. Had it for 30 years now. Re-done it about 20 years ago. It's all ate up again, but I just can't bring myself to putting her down. I mostly use it to plow snow now.

78 is my favorite year for the 73-87 square body style.

I bet you sure do enjoy using yours for your daily!

69C20CUSTOM · 04-03-2011, 07:59 PM

Idk if i could bring my self to daily a truck that nice to where i work. I would get to work and chicken out and go home LOL.

Thats why I daily a Ford

04-02-2011, 10:30 AM	#1
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	My garage queen truck has become my daily driver Well, my truck used to sit in the garage and only come out on sunny weekends for cruising, car shows, and fun. However, it's gradually become my daily driver and it just crossed 30k miles! This happened when I realized I am going to keep this truck forever, so there's no point in keeping the miles low; I may as well enjoy it while I can. Save for 12-18 MPG traffic dependent, it makes for a great DD. On the drive I pass a few 73-87s still hard at work, loaded up with ladders, tools, and heavy equipment. Thunderstorms and a tornado warning at the airfield, no big deal: Idling in stop and go traffic in FL; at least the AC is working. Picked it up with 18k miles in 2006, just passed 30k: And of course, all clean. It photographs better than it is; the original paint and some touch up spots are starting to get worse, the silver windshield trim has turned gold, and the driver's rear tail light area has a poorly done patch from decades ago that's starting to show through. The problem is fixing any one of these things means I have to do it all since that one thing will look better than everything else! Everything has kind of "patinad" over the past 30 years and it looks right. My intent has been to just meticulously preserve it as is as long as its safe to do, replacing things necessary to keep it mechanically sound (rubber, fluids, misc tune-up parts, etc.). And here's a family shot - 1991 Camaro Police Package (B4C), wife's car, and the truck: I'll be getting new shocks with my tax return... can't wait to get rid of the bouncing. __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C Last edited by KMK454; 04-02-2011 at 10:32 AM.

04-02-2011, 11:54 AM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver looks sweet. Is that 30K original miles on the vehicle? __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

04-02-2011, 12:11 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver It's a beautiful truck, so why not enjoy it. Then again, I am somewhat biased.. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-02-2011, 12:23 PM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver That is a beauty

04-02-2011, 12:50 PM	#7
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver I really like that body style of camaro... and the fact its white is really a plus for me Did you get rid of the black Vette? __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 04-02-2011 at 12:50 PM.

04-02-2011, 09:28 PM	#8
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,132	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver Be careful with all the idiots that are busy texting/ reading/ eating/ applying makeup/ etc during their daily commute...

04-02-2011, 09:42 PM	#9
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver that is a nice truck i like it i also like the looks of that camaro . looks like you have some nice vehicles there. and i agree with the above becareful with the idiots around. __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842

04-03-2011, 12:53 AM	#10
ronnyT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 10	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver ****, I'd drive mine everyday too if it looked that good

04-03-2011, 01:52 AM	#11
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver Sounds like it is pretty nice.... Thats why we build them isn't it? TO DRIVE AND ENJOY THEM!!!! wish i could see it.... all I'm getting is this: Attached Images __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool... Last edited by steemin_ehman; 04-03-2011 at 01:53 AM.

04-03-2011, 10:36 AM	#12
hayesperformanceplus Performance Shop Owner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA Posts: 332	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver KMK454 Don't feel bad for not driving your toy truck, my one GMC holds the garage floor down well and only has 20,234 miles on it now, LOL I love the daily drivers, the ones you have fun with, but I also appreciate the hand full of low mileage original trucks like yours that are around..... __________________ 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic with 20,000 ORIGINAL MILES (32,000Km's) & Matching numbers 1977 GMC C35 Sierra Classic Crew Cab 454 A/C with 21,000 Miles & Matching numbers 1980 Chevrolet Silverado K20 400 4spd 4X4 74,000km's 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic CREW CAB, All Options, with 49,000 Miles 1979 GMC C15 Sierra Classic 454 1989 GMC R3500 CREW CAB 2003 Grand Prix GTP 1998 Regal GS

04-03-2011, 11:42 AM	#13
78K20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LaPorte, Indiana Posts: 109	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver Very nice looking truck ! I have a 78 K20. Had it for 30 years now. Re-done it about 20 years ago. It's all ate up again, but I just can't bring myself to putting her down. I mostly use it to plow snow now. 78 is my favorite year for the 73-87 square body style. I bet you sure do enjoy using yours for your daily! __________________ 78K20 350 / 400TH 3:73's, Dual Polly tanks, my old plow Trk. Now parting out. 84K20 6.2 "J" Code Diesel / 700R / 4:10's 78K20 454/400TH 3:73's Dual tanks (my new plow rig)

04-03-2011, 07:59 PM	#14
69C20CUSTOM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 176	Re: My garage queen truck has become my daily driver Idk if i could bring my self to daily a truck that nice to where i work. I would get to work and chicken out and go home LOL. Thats why I daily a Ford __________________ 2003 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4-Daily 1982 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4, Mud Toy Lookin for a C10 Last edited by 69C20CUSTOM; 04-03-2011 at 08:00 PM.



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