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bubba327 · 06-26-2011, 12:30 AM

Daughter drives her pride and joy to high school every day! 25 mile round trip.
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She has driven it over 3500 miles now by the end of school,

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First day of school end of August 2010,
Coolness factor --Priceless!!!!!

Especially when you are Student Body President at a 5A high school !!! Everybody at her school knows this truck and who is driving it! Name: IMG_2495.jpg
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!!

Rich 5150 69 · 06-26-2011, 12:36 AM

That is so cool Bubba, those memories will always be with her and you .....

markeb01 · 06-26-2011, 12:37 AM

That is one of the coolest stories ever! Almost a shame to leave such a beautiful truck out in the weather.

likaroc13 · 06-26-2011, 12:42 AM

my dad used to daily drive a '64 short/fleet we once owned....before i was even born ('82) & up until the early '90s he had a '66 short/fleet driver...now i have a '66 that i was planning to turn into my daily driver...right now it's in an under-construction state, as we're rebuilding the front end, adding discs, P/S, etc...i'd have to add A/C though before i could daily drive it...honestly i could probably manage to do without air, but the wife wouldn't ride without it, haha....we'll see how things work out once I get it back on the road...there are a few other things i'd like to do before designating it as my everyday vehicle....my initial plans though were to drive it maybe 2-3 times a week, sharing driving duties with my other automobile

and i agree that there's just that special feeling you get when driving a classic that's non-existent when driving a modern car/truck....props to you guys that drive yours everyday!

bubba327 · 06-26-2011, 12:46 AM

I gotta tell About her truck's name.. It is "Lola" after the old 60's classic song by the Kinks. "L-O-L-A-Lola"
Because she decided it had been "trans-gendered" with the TH350 that was installed to replace the old three on the tree!!
We looked at Idaho Custom plates and 'Low-la" was available but she decided that she would save the big price tag associated with vanity plates!!

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The day we drug it home. -It had not turned over or moved for 5 years Feb/2009

66redw/white · 06-26-2011, 12:47 AM

now that is pretty awesome

Woogeroo · 06-26-2011, 01:19 AM

1965 C10, long wheel base, 8 foot step side bed

1992 350 sbc engine block, but w/ a carburetor

th350 auto trans.

1971 chevy truck automatic steering column

power brakes, but drums

power steering(I highly recommend it!)

no A/C... so, get yer sweat on!

Everywhere, everyday... when it isn't leaving me in the middle of the highway...

but... old trucks are fun.

It's beat up, rusty and crusty, but it's mine and paid for.

I like it.

-W

more pics in my photo album here on the forum... or on my website in my signature line.

PAPA KENT · 06-26-2011, 04:34 AM

mine goes everywhere that i go.i bought it last fall on craigslist,trailered it home from yakima and proceded to strip 3 coats of paint from it and painted the interior and exterior in early spring.it has the 283 with a powerglide which runs excellent so i won't be changing the drivetrain.installed hoses,bearing pack and brakes.i had a 65 in 76 and have missed it over the years so this is the 2nd time around is the charm for me.

A.T. RockDriller · 06-26-2011, 05:05 AM

66Red&White...
Once you deal with the P-Steering box.......The rest is easy..
Kinda' like a scavenger hunt.
You should be able to find a set of pump brackets off of a 230 or 250..
or maybe a 292.
The Inline six with p-steering was some-what common from mid sixties through late seventies on passenger models and pick-ups..............there aren't a ton of them left, but you can find them.
Hoses, for the most part shouldn't be too much of a problem.
BTW: Great truck, PapaKent

72freak · 06-26-2011, 07:48 AM

I use everything I have as a daily driver. I normally do a weekly rotation. Even the 72 medium duty dump get thrown in the mix.

glos55 · 06-26-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi

The only thing stopping me is AC in my 62. I love my truck. I'd marry it and have little truck babies with it if it were legal in any of the 50 states.

Would you have short beds? or long beds? step? or fleets? Well as long as they are healthy.

**TR65** · 06-26-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

TR you have the sweetest truck ever...!

Thanks Rich,

That's a sweet 64 you've got there as well.

TR

06-26-2011, 12:30 AM	#26
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? Daughter drives her pride and joy to high school every day! 25 mile round trip. She has driven it over 3500 miles now by the end of school, First day of school end of August 2010, Coolness factor --Priceless!!!!! Especially when you are Student Body President at a 5A high school !!! Everybody at her school knows this truck and who is driving it!!! __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

06-26-2011, 12:36 AM	#27
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? That is so cool Bubba, those memories will always be with her and you ..... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

06-26-2011, 12:37 AM	#28
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? That is one of the coolest stories ever! Almost a shame to leave such a beautiful truck out in the weather.

06-26-2011, 12:42 AM	#29
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? my dad used to daily drive a '64 short/fleet we once owned....before i was even born ('82) & up until the early '90s he had a '66 short/fleet driver...now i have a '66 that i was planning to turn into my daily driver...right now it's in an under-construction state, as we're rebuilding the front end, adding discs, P/S, etc...i'd have to add A/C though before i could daily drive it...honestly i could probably manage to do without air, but the wife wouldn't ride without it, haha....we'll see how things work out once I get it back on the road...there are a few other things i'd like to do before designating it as my everyday vehicle....my initial plans though were to drive it maybe 2-3 times a week, sharing driving duties with my other automobile and i agree that there's just that special feeling you get when driving a classic that's non-existent when driving a modern car/truck....props to you guys that drive yours everyday!

06-26-2011, 12:46 AM	#30
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? I gotta tell About her truck's name.. It is "Lola" after the old 60's classic song by the Kinks. "L-O-L-A-Lola" Because she decided it had been "trans-gendered" with the TH350 that was installed to replace the old three on the tree!! We looked at Idaho Custom plates and 'Low-la" was available but she decided that she would save the big price tag associated with vanity plates!! The day we drug it home. -It had not turned over or moved for 5 years Feb/2009 __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project" Last edited by bubba327; 06-26-2011 at 01:01 AM.

06-26-2011, 12:47 AM	#31
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? now that is pretty awesome __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

06-26-2011, 01:19 AM	#32
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? 1965 C10, long wheel base, 8 foot step side bed 1992 350 sbc engine block, but w/ a carburetor th350 auto trans. 1971 chevy truck automatic steering column power brakes, but drums power steering(I highly recommend it!) no A/C... so, get yer sweat on! Everywhere, everyday... when it isn't leaving me in the middle of the highway... but... old trucks are fun. It's beat up, rusty and crusty, but it's mine and paid for. I like it. -W more pics in my photo album here on the forum... or on my website in my signature line. Last edited by Woogeroo; 06-26-2011 at 01:24 AM.

06-26-2011, 04:34 AM	#33
PAPA KENT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lolo montana Posts: 361	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? mine goes everywhere that i go.i bought it last fall on craigslist,trailered it home from yakima and proceded to strip 3 coats of paint from it and painted the interior and exterior in early spring.it has the 283 with a powerglide which runs excellent so i won't be changing the drivetrain.installed hoses,bearing pack and brakes.i had a 65 in 76 and have missed it over the years so this is the 2nd time around is the charm for me. Attached Images

06-26-2011, 05:05 AM	#34
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? 66Red&White... Once you deal with the P-Steering box.......The rest is easy.. Kinda' like a scavenger hunt. You should be able to find a set of pump brackets off of a 230 or 250.. or maybe a 292. The Inline six with p-steering was some-what common from mid sixties through late seventies on passenger models and pick-ups..............there aren't a ton of them left, but you can find them. Hoses, for the most part shouldn't be too much of a problem. BTW: Great truck, PapaKent __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2 Last edited by A.T. RockDriller; 06-26-2011 at 11:02 AM.

06-26-2011, 07:48 AM	#35
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: How Many Daily Drivers On Here? I use everything I have as a daily driver. I normally do a weekly rotation. Even the 72 medium duty dump get thrown in the mix. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 06-26-2011 at 07:49 AM.



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