Pictures of your daily driver trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ixei · 08-16-2015, 12:05 AM

I'd love to see the everyday workhorses some of you guys drive on a day to basis.

I'm planning on daily driving a '67 C20 and just wanted to see how many others do the same

**Blue/72** · 08-16-2015, 01:46 AM

My 72 I drive daily to high school is my first truck.

Newtz67 · 08-16-2015, 01:58 AM

My daily driver. '68 suburban, Straight 6 292, 3 on the tree w/overdrive. I drive this beast 120 miles per day, 5 days a week.

Mmorgan32 · 08-16-2015, 02:27 AM

My 70. Driven daily in 100 degree heat

ixei · 08-16-2015, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

My daily driver. '68 suburban, Straight 6 292, 3 on the tree w/overdrive. I drive this beast 120 miles per day, 5 days a week.

Holy wow.

I hope that 6 gets you 'decent' gas mileage!

Looks like I'm getting a 396, so I'll also be a local gas station regular

I didn't know that I liked the Suburbans of this era, gorgeous truck!

Newtz67 · 08-16-2015, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ixei

Holy wow.

I hope that 6 gets you 'decent' gas mileage!

Looks like I'm getting a 396, so I'll also be a local gas station regular

I didn't know that I liked the Suburbans of this era, gorgeous truck!

17 - 20 mpg believe it or not. Haha

hamjet · 08-16-2015, 07:41 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674062 This will keep you busy...

**davischevy** · 08-16-2015, 12:34 PM

The blue and white one is my daily driver and the K10 Is my son in laws.

ixei · 08-16-2015, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674062 This will keep you busy...

Aww man!
I used the search before making the thread and only saw one from 2010!

I didn't mean to rehash a 2 month old thread.

trac209 · 08-16-2015, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

17 - 20 mpg believe it or not. Haha

Gorgeous burb but 17 -20 mpg I'm having serious doubts about that. Details on the tuning of that thing?

Newtz67 · 08-16-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by trac209

Gorgeous burb but 17 -20 mpg I'm having serious doubts about that. Details on the tuning of that thing?

Bone stock. Not sure on the gears yet but it does have overdrive. I've chatted with several others with straight six engines and they are getting about the same. I have no reason to make up stories haha. Research it.

trac209 · 08-16-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

Bone stock. Not sure on the gears yet but it does have overdrive. I've chatted with several others with straight six engines and they are getting about the same. I have no reason to make up stories haha. Research it.

Well if you're getting that mileage you're in the vast minority. 292 are known for being gasoline guzzlers. I've owned plenty of them. I had one bone stock in a Chevy Nova and it wouldn't get 17 in a light little car. And just to add I didn't mean to accuse you if making up stories,plenty of people tend to over estimate their vehicles mpg figures haha

Newtz67 · 08-16-2015, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by trac209

Well if you're getting that mileage you're in the vast minority. 292 are known for being gasoline guzzlers. I've owned plenty of them. I had one bone stock in a Chevy Nova and it wouldn't get 17 in a light little car.

I just did a quick search here on the forum and found several others getting the same or better. Some are drastically worse though so it seems that there is a large margin there. I did forget to mention that it has a hei distributor. Other than that it's bone stock. Single barrel Rochester carb. I don't remember what the timing is set at right off. 110 of the 120 miles per day are on the highway. I'm guessing the rear end is 3.73. In overdrive it runs at pretty low rpm's.

Newtz67 · 08-16-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by trac209

Well if you're getting that mileage you're in the vast minority. 292 are known for being gasoline guzzlers. I've owned plenty of them. I had one bone stock in a Chevy Nova and it wouldn't get 17 in a light little car. And just to add I didn't mean to accuse you if making up stories,plenty of people tend to over estimate their vehicles mpg figures haha

Haha, no worries. I was absolutely blown away myself. I check my mileage every time i fill up.

TobyArnot · 08-16-2015, 07:09 PM

This Stepper has been my faithful daily driver for over four years. Just sold it last week and miss it already.

68shortwide · 08-18-2015, 01:07 AM

My 68, 350/350, bagged, pending a OD trans swap after I check the gears this week. Primer atm, will be flat black until spring.

68shortwide · 08-18-2015, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ixei

I'd love to see the everyday workhorses some of you guys drive on a day to basis.

I'm planning on daily driving a '67 C20 and just wanted to see how many others do the same

Wanted to say, Welcome to the forum.

Phildeez · 08-18-2015, 02:23 AM

Here is my daily driver. 72 blazer

Mick Je · 08-18-2015, 02:57 AM

My 1970 1/2 ton. Daily driver and carshow driver.

64chevtruck · 08-18-2015, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 68shortwide

My 68, 350/350, bagged, pending a OD trans swap after I check the gears this week. Primer atm, will be flat black until spring.

Nice one, are you going to run beauty rings with those caps?

LMREESE · 08-18-2015, 07:38 AM

My 67. It either has my farrier rig or the welder on it and it gets driven all over the place.

**special-K** · 08-18-2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick Je

My 1970 1/2 ton. Daily driver and carshow driver.

That's got beautiful all over it!

I miss driving these trucks daily. I've lived where you can and used to back east here till the early '90s when I realized there's no way to winter drive one without destroying it. Have had plans to move back out west since, but wife (x) had other ideas, as I can see looking back. I always liked old GM trucks and chose these trucks for being modern classics, while the older ones were for fun/pleasure. Now these are in that precious category, and even newer. I need to move or just retire so I can sit out the salty roads

hamjet · 08-18-2015, 08:19 AM

((((I need to move or just retire so I can sit out the salty roads)))) I have to do the same thing. I did retire, but I drive it daily right up to the first salt drop and then it seems like forever till the spring rains wash away the salt, ( close to 5 months) the guys out west and south have it made...

Tillik · 08-18-2015, 09:52 AM

Ya I drive mine from Early Spring to Late Fall. The salt/sand they put on the roads just destroys vehicles.

enigma · 08-18-2015, 08:15 PM

Here is mine. Going into shop during winter get body work done and painted Maui Blue if I don't change my mind again lol. Everyone at work tells me to leave it as is but what do construction workers know anyhow

08-16-2015, 12:05 AM	#1
ixei Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bellevue WA Posts: 23	Pictures of your daily driver trucks I'd love to see the everyday workhorses some of you guys drive on a day to basis. I'm planning on daily driving a '67 C20 and just wanted to see how many others do the same

08-16-2015, 01:46 AM	#2
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks My 72 I drive daily to high school is my first truck. Attached Images __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

08-16-2015, 01:58 AM	#3
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks My daily driver. '68 suburban, Straight 6 292, 3 on the tree w/overdrive. I drive this beast 120 miles per day, 5 days a week. Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

08-16-2015, 02:27 AM	#4
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks My 70. Driven daily in 100 degree heat Attached Images __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

08-16-2015, 07:41 AM	#7
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674062 This will keep you busy... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

08-16-2015, 12:34 PM	#8
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,836	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks The blue and white one is my daily driver and the K10 Is my son in laws. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

08-16-2015, 07:09 PM	#15
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks This Stepper has been my faithful daily driver for over four years. Just sold it last week and miss it already. Attached Images __________________ MY MOTTO: Eat it all up, Wear it out, Use the last few drops, Spend all you've got, Late in life, you'll think of the things you didn't do, not the things you did. - Get out and experience life ! . Robbie Robinson a.k.a. TobyArnot (Toe Bee or not toe bee)

08-18-2015, 01:07 AM	#16
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks My 68, 350/350, bagged, pending a OD trans swap after I check the gears this week. Primer atm, will be flat black until spring. Attached Images __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

08-18-2015, 02:23 AM	#18
Phildeez Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 88	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks Here is my daily driver. 72 blazer Attached Images

08-18-2015, 02:57 AM	#19
Mick Je Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Redondo Beach California Posts: 146	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks My 1970 1/2 ton. Daily driver and carshow driver. Attached Images __________________ 343 NEVER FORGET 9-11 FIGHT ON!!! GO USC!!! PROUD OWNER OF A 1970 1/2 TON

08-18-2015, 07:38 AM	#21
LMREESE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ringgold GA Posts: 149	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks My 67. It either has my farrier rig or the welder on it and it gets driven all over the place. Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 swb bored out 350 granny 4 speed I come from a long line of moonshiners

08-18-2015, 08:19 AM	#23
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks ((((I need to move or just retire so I can sit out the salty roads)))) I have to do the same thing. I did retire, but I drive it daily right up to the first salt drop and then it seems like forever till the spring rains wash away the salt, ( close to 5 months) the guys out west and south have it made... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

08-18-2015, 09:52 AM	#24
Tillik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 186	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks Ya I drive mine from Early Spring to Late Fall. The salt/sand they put on the roads just destroys vehicles. __________________ James B. 1967 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X2 (Black & Beautiful) 1971 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X4 (White & Rough)

08-18-2015, 08:15 PM	#25
enigma Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: enumclaw,Wa Posts: 120	Re: Pictures of your daily driver trucks Here is mine. Going into shop during winter get body work done and painted Maui Blue if I don't change my mind again lol. Everyone at work tells me to leave it as is but what do construction workers know anyhow Attached Images

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