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KShortell · 09-01-2004, 01:26 PM

Well, she's not a museum piece and gets used as what I call a "semi-daily" driver. It gets driven to work on occasion, but never in salt these days. It sees regular duty as a tow vehicle. Until 1997 or 98, it was the only vehicle I had. It was around that time that I bought a "salt car". Now that I'm back out of the "salt belt", I traded up from a "salt car" to a Jeep as a second vehicle. It sees use as the daily driver. I must admit that Jeeps are loads of fun!

For security, the keyless entry system has an integrated starter interrupt that kills the starter unless unlocked with the keyless entry system. This was an easy installation since the truck came with factory power door locks. Added security comes from not living in an urban environment, a good neighborhood watch, a Shepherd X security system named Sandy (grrr!), and from the Suburban body style itself. The 6-CD player is a stealth installation and out of sight. I still have the '86 factory stereo in it even...

I do take the truck up to the All-GM Nationals every year. She still shines up pretty well... (June 2003)

See, it actually hauls more than groceries...

(May 2004)

In tow duty (photo from a few years back)...

The new toy (a.k.a. "early mid-life crisis-mobile")...

cliffsta · 09-01-2004, 04:55 PM

i love posts where people post their ride, there are so many people with fine C/K trucks that I'm encouraged to keep hope that eventually I'll have Ol Red lookin that good. Rock on Guys!

Grim Reaper · 09-02-2004, 04:24 PM

I can, I did. My round trip to work is 44 miles. Wife is stay at home mom. She and I swapped cars.

She had bought a little Accord to replace her 79K5 because it had more doors. I bought a 88 454 Sub to replace a Supra because I needed something to tow the camper with. When gas prices went up we swapped. I drive the 31mpg Accord that basicly paid for itself in gas savings. She drives the Burb.

I sometimes drive the 75 to work mostly just to keep it in working order and run the gas down so it doesn't get stale. Now the 75 is for sale. 86 4Runner to replace it and be DD. Wife will get Honda back and Burb will sit except when we need to tow or we need the room.

TexasJeff · 09-02-2004, 05:04 PM

I drive mine about half the time, it is split with the Monte.

apstguy · 09-02-2004, 08:39 PM

I've used my truck as a daily driver for years but I have started going to school in a city 30 miles away. 30 miles*3 times a week/10mpg = broke. We were GIVEN a 76 Honda Civic CVCC Station wagon for my brother. It has 60,000 original miles! He can't drive yet so I'm using it to get 30mpg.

It is the ugliest car on the planet, even uglier than the Aztek.

But It works. Makes me smile everytime I jump in my truck now - I remember just how much joy driving a truck brings me.

screwballl · 09-02-2004, 09:30 PM

76sierraclassic, that is VERY nice and clean, i wish mine was that clean but it is a work truck for now until i get more time/money to get it a new paint job.

everyone else has such nice rides, proud to be a GM owner

Slonaker · 09-02-2004, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apstguy

I've used my truck as a daily driver for years but I have started going to school in a city 30 miles away. 30 miles*3 times a week/10mpg = broke. We were GIVEN a 76 Honda Civic CVCC Station wagon for my brother. It has 60,000 original miles! He can't drive yet so I'm using it to get 30mpg.

It is the ugliest car on the planet, even uglier than the Aztek.

But It works. Makes me smile everytime I jump in my truck now - I remember just how much joy driving a truck brings me.

I like those old Hondas! The 2 door looks better, of course.

Slonaker

*1FaastC10* · 09-02-2004, 10:19 PM

mine isnt a daily driver, yet. it actually in a million pieces. originally my plan was to make a trail rig out of itm but plans have changed. rather than the 1 ton axles, crossover steering, hydro clutched 4 speed, and 40" tires, i've decided to go with a bit milder 3/4 ton axles, standard front to back steering, 700R4/241, and 35 x 12.5s. should make a nice driver. just need to add power locks and power windows and she'll be fully loaded.

MylilBowTie · 09-02-2004, 10:28 PM

Out of the axles isnt the front one the only thing changing as far as alxes? Arent the rear 3/4 ton and 1 ton axles the same?

Bill W · 09-03-2004, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MylilBowTie

Out of the axles isnt the front one the only thing changing as far as alxes? Arent the rear 3/4 ton and 1 ton axles the same?

That depends on what your calling 3/4 and 1 ton axles. I believe what he means is that he was going to use a FULL FLOATING rear axle instead of the more common SEMI-FLOATING rear axle. Either kind can be found on 3/4 and or 1 ton GM's. If you get an axle off of a 1 ton rig they have a narrower frame so the spring pads would be closer together and would have to be ground off and new ones welded on in the correct spacing for 3/4 - 1/2 ton frame.

Bill

*1FaastC10* · 09-03-2004, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MylilBowTie

Out of the axles isnt the front one the only thing changing as far as alxes? Arent the rear 3/4 ton and 1 ton axles the same?

3/4 and 1 ton rear axles are the "same" mechanically, the 1 tons have narrower perches.

09-01-2004, 01:26 PM	#26
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 726	Well, she's not a museum piece and gets used as what I call a "semi-daily" driver. It gets driven to work on occasion, but never in salt these days. It sees regular duty as a tow vehicle. Until 1997 or 98, it was the only vehicle I had. It was around that time that I bought a "salt car". Now that I'm back out of the "salt belt", I traded up from a "salt car" to a Jeep as a second vehicle. It sees use as the daily driver. I must admit that Jeeps are loads of fun! For security, the keyless entry system has an integrated starter interrupt that kills the starter unless unlocked with the keyless entry system. This was an easy installation since the truck came with factory power door locks. Added security comes from not living in an urban environment, a good neighborhood watch, a Shepherd X security system named Sandy (grrr!), and from the Suburban body style itself. The 6-CD player is a stealth installation and out of sight. I still have the '86 factory stereo in it even... I do take the truck up to the All-GM Nationals every year. She still shines up pretty well... (June 2003) See, it actually hauls more than groceries... (May 2004) In tow duty (photo from a few years back)... The new toy (a.k.a. "early mid-life crisis-mobile")... __________________ Semper Paratus Last edited by KShortell; 09-01-2004 at 02:42 PM.

09-01-2004, 04:55 PM	#27
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	i love posts where people post their ride, there are so many people with fine C/K trucks that I'm encouraged to keep hope that eventually I'll have Ol Red lookin that good. Rock on Guys! __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-02-2004, 04:24 PM	#28
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	I can, I did. My round trip to work is 44 miles. Wife is stay at home mom. She and I swapped cars. She had bought a little Accord to replace her 79K5 because it had more doors. I bought a 88 454 Sub to replace a Supra because I needed something to tow the camper with. When gas prices went up we swapped. I drive the 31mpg Accord that basicly paid for itself in gas savings. She drives the Burb. I sometimes drive the 75 to work mostly just to keep it in working order and run the gas down so it doesn't get stale. Now the 75 is for sale. 86 4Runner to replace it and be DD. Wife will get Honda back and Burb will sit except when we need to tow or we need the room. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

09-02-2004, 05:04 PM	#29
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	semi daily I drive mine about half the time, it is split with the Monte. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

09-02-2004, 08:39 PM	#30
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	I've used my truck as a daily driver for years but I have started going to school in a city 30 miles away. 30 miles3 times a week/10mpg = broke. We were GIVEN a 76 Honda Civic CVCC Station wagon for my brother. It has 60,000 original miles! He can't drive yet so I'm using it to get 30mpg. It is the ugliest car on the planet, even uglier than the Aztek. But It works. Makes me smile everytime I jump in my truck now - I remember just how much joy driving a truck brings me. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 Last edited by apstguy; 09-02-2004 at 08:41 PM.*

09-02-2004, 09:30 PM	#31
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	76sierraclassic, that is VERY nice and clean, i wish mine was that clean but it is a work truck for now until i get more time/money to get it a new paint job. everyone else has such nice rides, proud to be a GM owner __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

09-02-2004, 10:19 PM	#33
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	mine isnt a daily driver, yet. it actually in a million pieces. originally my plan was to make a trail rig out of itm but plans have changed. rather than the 1 ton axles, crossover steering, hydro clutched 4 speed, and 40" tires, i've decided to go with a bit milder 3/4 ton axles, standard front to back steering, 700R4/241, and 35 x 12.5s. should make a nice driver. just need to add power locks and power windows and she'll be fully loaded.

09-02-2004, 10:28 PM	#34
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Out of the axles isnt the front one the only thing changing as far as alxes? Arent the rear 3/4 ton and 1 ton axles the same? __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI



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