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04-01-2002, 09:18 PM | #51 |
Careful, they attack...
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Waterford, MI, USA
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I drove mine all through my senior year of high school, and through my two years of tech school. Now that I have a good paying job, I'm gonna rebuilt her from the ground up. She deserves it for being the most reliable vehicle I have ever had-and I've had a lot. The gas mileage does suck. But oh well!!
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04-01-2002, 09:19 PM | #52 |
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: St. Cloud, Florida
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60 miles a day, to and from work. It has about 155,000 on the motor and I am waiting for it to puke any day now. LOL! I think my batery is a duracell.
------------------ '72 longbed,350\350,4\6 drop,p.s,p.b,tach. http://hometown.aol.com/rp2bp/myhomepage/auto.html |
04-01-2002, 09:34 PM | #53 |
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Location: TN/VA
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Hey Richie, long time no see good to see you posting.
------------------ 67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 67 GMC Custom 67 Chevy C-30 |
04-01-2002, 09:35 PM | #54 |
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Paradise TX USA
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My 69 faithfully takes me to work and back every day, rain or shine.
After working on new Fords all day, it feels good to get in a REAL truck and drive home. ------------------ 69 GMC LWB 404/400 daily driver 71 GMC LWB 350/700R4 frame-up restoration in progress
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04-01-2002, 09:49 PM | #55 |
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Location: skamokawa, WA, USA
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Every day every where. Has never left me stranded. If something breaks I can fix it right there.
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70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress |
04-01-2002, 10:03 PM | #56 | |
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Barren County Kentucky
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as soon as i get the little pivot ball, liscence and insurance on the 4x4 my dad said hes going to drive it so he can rebuild his motor and do some stuff to his truck untill im 16
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ASE Master Certified-GM Trained-Mechanic 1968 Chevy C30 157" WB Wrecker 1969 Chevy CST/10 SWB 1971 Chevy Custom/10 (first truck) 350, NV3500 5 speed 1971 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 4x4 350 TBI, SM465/NP205 1974 Chevy Custom Deluxe/10 1979 Chevy Custom Deluxe K10 farm truck beater 1989 Chevy K2500 Quote:
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04-01-2002, 10:07 PM | #57 |
L.E.D. Freak
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Polson MT
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Every single day! I built and bought it to drive!
------------------ 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi/NOS. Power is nothing without control!
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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 |
04-01-2002, 10:34 PM | #58 |
Designated Grumpy Old Man
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: arlington, washington usa
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We have two of them. My wife drives the 72 GMC 30 miles a day and has racked up 25000 miles in the last year and I drive the 72 burb 60 miles a day to work and trips on the weekends. The best riding trucks we have ever had.
------------------ 72 GMC 3/4 ton custom camper 72 Chev 3/4 ton Suburban 56 chev 2dr wagon 56 chev 2dr belair htp 48 case tractor 47 ply 41 caddy Arlington Washington not the end of the earth but can be seen from here.
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Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg |
04-01-2002, 10:41 PM | #59 |
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Location: elk grove , ca ,usa
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I drive mine everday, to and from work.
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1972 C/10 4x4 |
04-01-2002, 10:44 PM | #60 |
Crash Test Dummy
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Wilton, Ca. USA
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Mine takes me wherever I need to go, every day, every weather.
Well, I live in California so I guess weather doesn't count anyways
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The more hair i lose, the more head i get. Build Sheet: 1969 C-10 short fleet Constructed by taking a 3/4 ton rolling frame from one truck, adding a rust free AC Cab from another, then a bed from another, 1/2 ton front suspension & brakes from another,add in one Goodwrench crate 350, painted DuPont Arctic White,and driven daily. |
04-01-2002, 10:57 PM | #61 |
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada
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Hope to drive mine daily this summer when it gets finished but I live in Ontairo Salt sucks! I drive a 87 BURBAN Daily to my co-op placement . The school said they would pay 2 BUCKS a day for GAS !! I said thanks thaat will get it warm and out of my driveway !!! My boss for co-op where I am learning to build homes gives me ten bucks a hour . It cost me 10 bucks a day if I drive it hard gas is at 69.9 per liter.
------------------ 72 Chevy 350 1\2 leaf springs soon to have ps, pb, 700R 2/4 drop , 88-94 bench ,67 front clip ,Blazer tank flip down tail light gas filler Filled stake pockets minor smoothing to fire wall and Frame shortened.posible idea of ash tray into cup holder?
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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 |
04-02-2002, 12:08 AM | #62 |
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Pantego, NC, USA
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7 days a week i drive mine. Infact it looks pretty bad from the outside but this summer she's going under the shop and coming apart. People every day ask me "is that thing still running" and ofcourse i reply "like a dream". Infact i drove it from North Carolina to Iowa after having it only running for 3 days and that just blows peoples minds, but she's a Heavy Chevy.
------------------ 78 Chrysler Cordoba Race Car 360 CI. B-Bomber 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee 72 Super with 350. In process of rebuilding. any tips welcomed Now Attending College in Orange City, Iowa.
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78 Chrysler Cordoba Race Car 360 CI. B-Bomber 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee 72 Super with 350. In process of rebuilding. any tips welcomed |
04-02-2002, 12:29 AM | #63 |
Carolina Cajun
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Concord, NC/Ponchatoula, LA
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Drive my 68 six days a week. I give it a rest on Sunday, but usually do some erands in the afternoon. When I finish the 66 resto, I guess I'll have to alternate.
Joe ------------------ The Carolina Cajun, almost famous in North Carolina since 1989! Drivin' my Wife to the Looney Bin in my 68 C10!
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The Carolina Cajun, almost famous in North Carolina since 1989! Driving a 68 & Restoring a 66. Lookin' for Rochester Manual 1bbl & 2bbl carbs!! Concord, NC & Ponchatoula, LA |
04-02-2002, 12:41 AM | #64 |
Strongman Garage
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Salinas, CA
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atleast 3 times a week, hopefully every day soon
------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET
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Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE |
04-02-2002, 02:05 AM | #65 |
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Location: mesa,az, usa
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drive it everday, sometimes on the weekends i drive the wife's mustang, but primarily the 70 is my transport.
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70 lwb, 350/350 360hp. with paint job in the works. 72 blazer, soon to be 2wd with a 292 6cyl and 4 speed muncie, my new project. |
04-02-2002, 02:07 AM | #66 |
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Location: phoenix, AZ.
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I drive the beast every day to work, sporting a tie and white shirt. It aint pretty, but I always arrive in style; With a big chirp of the tires coming into the parking lot. A few guys allready traded in the 2 door sport coupes for trucks - I sense Chevy envy.
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04-02-2002, 05:01 AM | #67 |
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: East Central, MO
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Well I know some here would never believe how much I do drive my truck. I won't drive it in snowy/salt conditions.
------------------ 67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com |
04-02-2002, 08:02 AM | #68 |
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Location: Fullerton,NE
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The 69 has 495,500 miles on it now, 120,000 miles since its last resto. When it hits 500,000, I plan another resto. It shares some of the drive time with the 72 2wd Blazer and the 71 GMC 4x4. Alot depends on the job at hand for the day. The 69 gets the call most of the time.
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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 |
04-02-2002, 08:15 AM | #69 |
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Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA
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Every day, or close to it here !
------------------ 1968 SWB Stepside, pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,3 bolt seatbelts, original i6 and wood bed, seat from an 89 Chevy, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,WORK IN PROGRESS,Daily driver, 20 MPG, Freeland MI
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1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!! |
04-02-2002, 08:30 AM | #70 |
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Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA
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24-7-365
------------------ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10,327,3.73 GEARS--NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!
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TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!! |
04-02-2002, 10:06 AM | #71 |
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Location: Marlow, OK USA
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Hardly ever drive them except to my carwash about 1/month to wash off the dust and wax them. None of them are insured or tagged, so it's not a risk I'm willing to accept by driving them everyday. And never, ever do I drive them on anything but a nice sunny day. My daily drivers are much more comfortable, much more efficient (25 MPG vs 10)and are used to haul, pull etc. My toys are exactly that, toys, and they are played with only when it's nice.
------------------ 68 Short Wide 69 BB, CST, LWB 71 Cheyenne LWB 71 GMC Sierra Grande 72 Cheyenne Super BB, LWB 72 Cheyenne Super SWB 63 Corvette (Fuelie) 75 Corvette Conv 77 Corvette 78 Corvette Pace Car 1990 454 SS Pickup 79 Silverado 69 Olds 98 72 Buick Electra 73 Cad Coupe de Ville 71 Cad Fleetwood 73 Cad Fleetwood 76 Cad Coupe de Ville 86 Nissan 300ZX 84 Burb 90 Cad Sedan de Ville 88 Mustang Conv 90 Chevy 1/2 ton All are low mile originals or restored....house is paid for and the college tuition $$ is in the bank!!!
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68 Short Wide 69 BB, CST, LWB 71 Cheyenne LWB 71 GMC Sierra Grande 72 Cheyenne Super BB, LWB 72 Cheyenne Super SWB 63 Corvette (Fuelie) 75 Corvette Conv 77 Corvette 78 Corvette 78 Corvette Pace Car 1990 454 SS Pickup 79 Silverado 68 Pontiac Bonneville 69 Olds 98 69 Olds 98 Convertible 64 Buick Electra 70 Buick Electra 72 Buick Electra 67 Cad Convertible 72 Cad Coupe de Ville 73 Cad Coupe de Ville 76 Cad Coupe de Ville 71 Cad Fleetwood 72 Cad Fleetwood 73 Cad Fleetwood 74 Cad Fleetwood 86 Nissan 300ZX 84 Burb 88 Mustang Conv 90 Chevy 1/2 ton 90 Chevy 1/2 ton 91 Chevy Lumina Van All are low mile originals or restored....house is paid for and the college tuition $$ is in the bank!!! |
04-02-2002, 10:20 AM | #72 |
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: LEECHBURG,PA.,U.S.A.
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Everyday, 7 days a week my brother drives a lifted 4x4 flatbed dually,my dad drives a 69 2wd. shortbed and I drive a 4x4 dually with a fleetside bed and a sleeper.
------------------ Jay Snyder Leechburg, PA (Northeast of Pittsburgh) '71 Chevy Dually 4x4 '69 Chevy Pro Street SWB '58 Chevy Apache 4x4 '72 chevy camper special 4x4 402 v8 (not factory) just cool. 67 GMC shortbed v6 4spd. we buy and sale trucks and parts
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Jay Snyder Leechburg, PA (Northeast of Pittsburgh) 72 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 camper special #matching '71 Chevy Dually 4x4 '69 Chevy Pro Street swb. '72 Chevy camper special 4x4 402 v8 (not factory) just cool. (truck puller) 70 Chevy swb 400 v8 400 turbo 72 Chevy suburban 4x4, 396 4spd. 68 Chevy shortbed 50th Anv. 327. 72 Chevy 2 wd. Blazer 69 Chevy swb 4x4 327 4spd. 58 Chevy Apache 4x4 swb. 71 Chevy CREW CAB swb 4x4 396 4spd. (just finished) WE BUY AND SALE TRUCKS AND PARTS |
04-02-2002, 10:46 AM | #73 |
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Location: Tulsa, OK, USA
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every day to work, 35 mile round trip. Going to funeral today, 200+ miles round trip.
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04-02-2002, 11:23 AM | #74 |
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Location: Tucson AZ USA
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every single day rain or shine hot or cold.
------------------ 72LONGHORN 350 CI TURBO 400 A/C P/S P/B HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES. TUCSON,AZ. 2001 DODGE RAM WIFES TRUCK 1961 OLDS DYNAMIC 88 394 2BBL UNDER CONST.
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72LONGHORN 350 CI TURBO 400 A/C P/S P/B HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES. TUCSON,AZ. 2005 4X4 DODGE RAM 1500 "HEMI"LARAMIE 1961 OLDS DYNAMIC 88 394 4BBL UNDER CONST. |
04-02-2002, 12:32 PM | #75 |
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Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA
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Hi everyone, I drive my '72 burb everyday to work, plus I deliver books to the aged-homebound every so often. Then it's my work-hauler for my furniture business at nitetime.It might not look the best, but it's the best vehcile I've ever owned!
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'91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers. |
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