C10 as a Daily Driver: Thoughts Thus Far

[cebra]

I am driving my C10 as my lone vehicle. I have put 10,500 miles on it in the last 2 months. Here are some thoughts and experiences thus far:

1. No (real) insurance makes me nervous but it is the game that you have to play if you want to drive a classic (see my other thread for info)

2. I have set aside a few hours every Saturday to resolve issues that pop up...this weekend is rear brakes, HL switch, and trying to resolve a cab leak I have had for the last 2 months...last weekend was trans seal and regluing door rubber

3. I love the LS and the manual trans but I have 26 stoplights to get out of the city so it can be annoying at times but I really prefer manuals and it is another layer of anti-theft

4. Creature comforts, I am glad I added some such as intermittent wipers (my favorite upgrade), modern radio (Autosound or Retrosound or whatever it is), vintage air is amazing, FCF seat brackets, etc

5. Having a truck is nice, somehow this is my first truck and I use the bed at least weekly hauling lumber, a Christmas tree, parts, groceries etc

6. Lastly, the thumbs up and compliments I get daily are worth the insurance concern and having to work on the vehicle weekly. It may be a bit more time consuming/stressful to drive a classic daily but I think most modern vehicles are ugly and look like space ships. I also feel good knowing I build it and know all the components/parts/assemblies thoroughly to fix any issues.