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sameyrasmea72 · 01-21-2011, 06:48 PM

…….daily driver. I decided to sell my 2008 truck while it would still bring top $$$, so I will start using my 72 as my daily driver. I love these old trucks but it is definitely going to take some getting used to driving one every day. I will probably drive the longhorn more than the SWB, but at least I have a couple choices.

Hopefully the railroad will pick back up and I can get back into something new. I am thinking a Camaro would be pretty sweet.

Gene · 01-21-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

…….daily driver. I decided to sell my 2008 truck while it would still bring top $$$, so I will start using my 72 as my daily driver. I love these old trucks but it is definitely going to take some getting used to driving one every day. I will probably drive the longhorn more than the SWB, but at least I have a couple choices.

Hopefully the railroad will pick back up and I can get back into something new. I am thinking a Camaro would be pretty sweet.

It will definitely be a different drive every day, I sold my daily driver 10 years ago to drive my 71 swb and regretted it because I never completely rebuild my truck for dependability. looks like your truck is in pretty good shape though.

CircusWagonJim · 01-21-2011, 06:56 PM

Man, what a beautiful truck!!!!!

waynep · 01-21-2011, 07:01 PM

That 72 super is AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!

RCbowtie69 · 01-21-2011, 08:50 PM

the 72 is cooool!!!

treveiger · 01-22-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene

It will definitely be a different drive every day, I sold my daily driver 10 years ago to drive my 71 swb and regretted it because I never completely rebuild my truck for dependability. looks like your truck is in pretty good shape though.

What do you mean you never built it for dependability? Can you explain more please?

**70cst** · 01-22-2011, 01:58 AM

Very vaery nice truck!!!

Jacfourteen · 01-22-2011, 02:10 AM

Nice looking 72!

Mondo · 01-22-2011, 02:11 AM

Daily drive mine. No problem..... except for gas (even with O/T tranny)

70Custom10Nut · 01-22-2011, 07:38 AM

Oh please be careful. If some jack@$$ on a cell phone hits you, you can't replace it. Just my .02

**special-K** · 01-22-2011, 07:53 AM

These trucks are like Timex watches,a good horse,Farmall tractor...etc. They'll keep giving service and look good doing it. Just keep up with 'er as age don't lie. I had to drive my '72 daily for about 1/3 of last year and it never needed anything but an oil change. I'd only drive these trucks if it weren't for the road salts around here. I used to. I did a two truck rotation. Catch up on service/repairs on one while running the other. I'd run my 4wd in the winter,that already had rust,and the nicer trucks for the other 9 months. In a way that's still what I do. Just my winter truck is a '92 now,which is about as old as my '72 was when it was new.

TugOwar · 01-22-2011, 07:59 AM

Drive mine daily. In fact it's the only vehicle I own. I love the truck and get a lot of thumbs up from people but, as Gene eluded, there are places I can't go because of dependability issues. Plus it's difficult to work on one and drive it too.

Be careful with her, you'll get used to it, and I'm betting you're gonna love driving it every day!

**lolife99** · 01-22-2011, 09:24 AM

I'd buy a cheap S10 pickup for a daily,... and keep that beauty away from all the crazy drivers, that aren't paying attention to where they are going.
Maybe cruise the Super on the weekends,... but I'd never put it "out there" on a daily basis. (my 2 cents)

reds_racing · 01-22-2011, 10:55 AM

I drive my 71 SWB everyday to work because my modern truck is too tall for parking garage at work. I enjoy driving it everyday. My truck isn't as nice as yours, but I would still use it the same if it was!!!!!
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oldblue1968chevy · 01-22-2011, 12:32 PM

My truck gets driven everywhere, but nowhere NEAR as nice as that red truck

kcsa75 · 01-22-2011, 01:14 PM

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My truck gets driven everywhere, but nowhere NEAR as nice as that red truck

Same here, though it's sitting in the driveway right now. We got about seven inches of snow the other day and expecting 3-5 inches more tonight/tommorrow. Doesn't do well when the streets are slick.

big_al_71 · 01-22-2011, 01:17 PM

driving an old truck for everyday gets old I like the comfort of a brand new vehicle alot more just saying....good luck with your choice...that z71 is very nice

sameyrasmea72 · 01-22-2011, 01:22 PM

I don’t think I will mind driving one of these old trucks on a daily basis, I have done it off and on over the last 22 years. I even had to drive the black truck in my profile for a while because I did not have another driver.

My main concern is the fact that it could get in a fender bender. The paint is not great but it is pretty nice for 39 years old and I would hate to lose that survivor paint. I think I would be better off to drive the longhorn. Not that I would rather something happen to it, but if it did, at least it needs paint.

67chevy1series · 01-22-2011, 01:25 PM

well as much as i love the 2007and ^i do love the 67 72 s more!

sameyrasmea72 · 01-22-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Same here, though it's sitting in the driveway right now. We got about seven inches of snow the other day and expecting 3-5 inches more tonight/tommorrow. Doesn't do well when the streets are slick.

That is one of the things I am going to miss from the new truck, THE REMOTE START. It sure came in handy on days like that.

sameyrasmea72 · 01-22-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

driving an old truck for everyday gets old I like the comfort of a brand new vehicle alot more just saying....good luck with your choice...that z71 is very nice

I have to agree with you on that one!!! But untill the railroad stops putting me on furlough or on the retension board, I don't really think I have much of a choice.

sanford66 · 01-22-2011, 01:30 PM

Nice truck you have there! Why not drive it every day, thats what they are made for. People drove them every day back in 1972, what's the difference now! As long as you keep up on the oil changes, tune-ups, etc,etc, the truck will give you miles of trouble free and enjoyable service. Plus it's nice to go somewhere and not see a dozen trucks that look just like the new one you just spent 40-grand to buy! Just my 2-cents. Joseph

67chevy1series · 01-22-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

driving an old truck for everyday gets old I like the comfort of a brand new vehicle alot more just saying....good luck with your choice...that z71 is very nice

haven you forgotten these were once a new comfortable trucks

Indyuke · 01-22-2011, 02:34 PM

And they can be again. Mine, with new suspension, interior and redone engine can make it feel almost like it was when it was new. I've driven my 70 every day for the last four years despite the fact that I also have a newer model F150 that just sits in the driveway. I only get into the F150 just to feel what a tight, quiet, rattle free truck should sound like then I work hard to make my C10 the same way.

CircusWagonJim · 01-22-2011, 02:43 PM

Did that Longhorn come from the factory with the tilt or was it added? I'm trying to confirm what someone said yesterday that tilt trucks came with a black wheel, column and dash pad. Love the saddle bucket seat interior!

01-21-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	The toy is going to get a promotion to………. …….daily driver. I decided to sell my 2008 truck while it would still bring top $$$, so I will start using my 72 as my daily driver. I love these old trucks but it is definitely going to take some getting used to driving one every day. I will probably drive the longhorn more than the SWB, but at least I have a couple choices. Hopefully the railroad will pick back up and I can get back into something new. I am thinking a Camaro would be pretty sweet. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

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CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. Man, what a beautiful truck!!!!!

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waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. That 72 super is AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!

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RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. the 72 is cooool!!!

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. Very vaery nice truck!!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. Nice looking 72! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

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Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. Daily drive mine. No problem..... except for gas (even with O/T tranny)

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70Custom10Nut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vilseck Germany (currently) Posts: 317	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. Oh please be careful. If some jack@$$ on a cell phone hits you, you can't replace it. Just my .02

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. These trucks are like Timex watches,a good horse,Farmall tractor...etc. They'll keep giving service and look good doing it. Just keep up with 'er as age don't lie. I had to drive my '72 daily for about 1/3 of last year and it never needed anything but an oil change. I'd only drive these trucks if it weren't for the road salts around here. I used to. I did a two truck rotation. Catch up on service/repairs on one while running the other. I'd run my 4wd in the winter,that already had rust,and the nicer trucks for the other 9 months. In a way that's still what I do. Just my winter truck is a '92 now,which is about as old as my '72 was when it was new. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. Drive mine daily. In fact it's the only vehicle I own. I love the truck and get a lot of thumbs up from people but, as Gene eluded, there are places I can't go because of dependability issues. Plus it's difficult to work on one and drive it too. Be careful with her, you'll get used to it, and I'm betting you're gonna love driving it every day!

01-22-2011, 09:24 AM	#13
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. I'd buy a cheap S10 pickup for a daily,... and keep that beauty away from all the crazy drivers, that aren't paying attention to where they are going. Maybe cruise the Super on the weekends,... but I'd never put it "out there" on a daily basis. (my 2 cents) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. I drive my 71 SWB everyday to work because my modern truck is too tall for parking garage at work. I enjoy driving it everyday. My truck isn't as nice as yours, but I would still use it the same if it was!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device

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oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. My truck gets driven everywhere, but nowhere NEAR as nice as that red truck __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. driving an old truck for everyday gets old I like the comfort of a brand new vehicle alot more just saying....good luck with your choice...that z71 is very nice __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-22-2011, 01:22 PM	#18
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. I don’t think I will mind driving one of these old trucks on a daily basis, I have done it off and on over the last 22 years. I even had to drive the black truck in my profile for a while because I did not have another driver. My main concern is the fact that it could get in a fender bender. The paint is not great but it is pretty nice for 39 years old and I would hate to lose that survivor paint. I think I would be better off to drive the longhorn. Not that I would rather something happen to it, but if it did, at least it needs paint. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd



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67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. well as much as i love the 2007and ^i do love the 67 72 s more!

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sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. Nice truck you have there! Why not drive it every day, thats what they are made for. People drove them every day back in 1972, what's the difference now! As long as you keep up on the oil changes, tune-ups, etc,etc, the truck will give you miles of trouble free and enjoyable service. Plus it's nice to go somewhere and not see a dozen trucks that look just like the new one you just spent 40-grand to buy! Just my 2-cents. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

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Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. And they can be again. Mine, with new suspension, interior and redone engine can make it feel almost like it was when it was new. I've driven my 70 every day for the last four years despite the fact that I also have a newer model F150 that just sits in the driveway. I only get into the F150 just to feel what a tight, quiet, rattle free truck should sound like then I work hard to make my C10 the same way.

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CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: The toy is going to get a promotion to………. Did that Longhorn come from the factory with the tilt or was it added? I'm trying to confirm what someone said yesterday that tilt trucks came with a black wheel, column and dash pad. Love the saddle bucket seat interior!

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