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moneyguru · 10-10-2005, 01:07 PM

Well for the last few years it's been in the garage, waiting forme to get around
to finishing it.

Right now you can't start it, but there is NO duct tape on it........Does this classify it as a garage queen?

69Goody · 10-10-2005, 02:28 PM

the poll let me choose more than one.
Mine is somewhere between a cruiser and a beater.
Many high dollar bits and parts and should run like a charm....but it never seems to run reliably.
Darn wiring!
Little paint and tightening of some screws and it would definitely be a cruiser.

dwaite72lnghrn · 10-10-2005, 03:26 PM

I voted daily driver. Still replacing some of the 33 year old stuff that might break.

shortymac83 · 10-10-2005, 03:40 PM

beater at the moment...hopefully to become a cruiser with a fuelie 292, 3.08's and a glass smooth black body.

krue · 10-10-2005, 03:46 PM

Mine's somewhere between beater and driver... must be a beaver.

**Palf70Step** · 10-10-2005, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Mine's somewhere between beater and driver... must be a beaver.

With the way your truck is attracted to tree stumps, Beaver is very appropriate!

(sorry bud couldn't help myself)

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-10-2005, 05:54 PM

Well mine is unfinished, but between the PO and I we have collectively
got $45K in it, but it is just a paint job away from being a Queener

BraveDave · 10-10-2005, 05:56 PM

Cruiser for sure. Late model Vortec 350 with just enough aluminum to make it look dressy, but I don't mind driving in the rain to much.

*why am i the only one who posted a pic?*

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-10-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BraveDave

*why am i the only one who posted a pic?*

Good question, I guess because there are so many Pic threads nobody
here thought about it, BTW that is a pretty sharp looking cruiser.

70c10swb · 10-10-2005, 06:07 PM

Mine WILL be crusier when done, but now its a pile o' sh....

TruckinDaddy · 10-10-2005, 06:08 PM

If there were a picture in the dictionary about a beater, my truck's picture would be parked right there.

*72CSTC5* · 10-10-2005, 06:14 PM

I voted and I am sure some of you will bash my decision but mine will be a trailer queen and the occasional once a month driver. Mine will be done top to bottom rotisserie and all.

weasel29gm · 10-10-2005, 08:14 PM

Great replys guys!!!!!! From a beater to a queener its your ride!!!!!!!!

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 10-10-2005, 08:29 PM

mine's a beater. the two front tires are almost new 31's, the two rears are used 33-12.5-16.5's. it has jr west coast mirrors, factory cab lights from a late 70's Chevy welding truck, a homemade pushbumper and headache rack, an old goodyear 7.5-16 spare tire, a homemade toolbox in the bed for hoses, regulators, welding rods, welding hood, etc. this is the ultimate redneck welding truck!!!!!!

mocwon · 10-10-2005, 08:29 PM

Daily driver, once on the road... which is getting closer.

jhwkns · 10-10-2005, 08:49 PM

It's a driver... If I drove it any more it'd never cool off. 160k miles in the last eight years.

**Ironhorse** · 10-10-2005, 10:23 PM

I voted in the cruiser catagory but at 11 mpg don't do a lot of that. Still somewhat of a driver also. Use it when I "need" a truck, just treat it nicer than I used to. (No more going to the local gravel yard and telling'em to "dump it in the bed" ). Have shown it a few times but get more pleasure out of just driving it and seeing the heads turn and the looks. Not a show queen by any means, just enjoy having it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-10-2005, 10:35 PM

I drive mine to work everyday..... Always have .. Its not a show truck but its a 20 footer..

OhioChevy · 10-10-2005, 11:47 PM

Queener here once I get it completed this winter.

Dano69c10 · 10-11-2005, 06:00 AM

Body is a beater, but driveline is a driver. I'll vote beater until the body looks like a driver.
Dano

panhandler62 · 10-11-2005, 10:25 AM

Mine is above beater, but it's a bit tatty for driver, though it runs and drives
just fine. My goal is cruiser.

Another Beaver

knsmodels · 10-11-2005, 02:37 PM

Well I voted Driver....since I drive it everyday.......

it has had a body on resto in the last year....but that dont stop me from driving it everyday....

**chevy71super** · 10-11-2005, 02:49 PM

I voted three times - I have one beater, one daily driver and one shower.

**FleetsidePaul** · 10-11-2005, 10:36 PM

To say mine is a beater is to brag, it's more like a parts truck, but were working on changing that.

sdkid · 10-11-2005, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

More than a beater, but I don't have to drive it....even though I love to drive it. It's definitely a work in progress, but it ain't no show vehicle. I guess it's really a beater-driver, if you look at it. Still, it's waaaaay better'n a beater, but the classifications just don't cover all the possibilities.

This describes mine. I do my best to fix it right mechanically, but the body isn't real nice.

View Poll Results: Classify your 67-72
Beater- duct tape,tiewire,used tires to keep runnin'	43	14.10%
Driver- daily, clean, a work in progress	161	52.79%
Cruiser- evenin's,weekends and show occasionally	97	31.80%
Shower- to and from the show and garaged the rest	7	2.30%
Queener- 2nd mortage, kids college, 401K, Priceless	8	2.62%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 305. You may not vote on this poll

10-10-2005, 01:07 PM	#26
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	Well for the last few years it's been in the garage, waiting forme to get around to finishing it. Right now you can't start it, but there is NO duct tape on it........Does this classify it as a garage queen? __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

10-10-2005, 02:28 PM	#27
69Goody Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Tip of OHIO 45680 Posts: 49	the poll let me choose more than one. Mine is somewhere between a cruiser and a beater. Many high dollar bits and parts and should run like a charm....but it never seems to run reliably. Darn wiring! Little paint and tightening of some screws and it would definitely be a cruiser. __________________ Only the Mediocre are always at their best... '69 GMC LWB 406, TH400, 3.73 Posi' Things I've learned from my truck...If I was an automaker, my vehicles would be overpriced, run rough, and get 5MPG.

10-10-2005, 03:26 PM	#28
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	I voted daily driver. Still replacing some of the 33 year old stuff that might break. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

10-10-2005, 03:40 PM	#29
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	beater at the moment...hopefully to become a cruiser with a fuelie 292, 3.08's and a glass smooth black body. __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

10-10-2005, 03:46 PM	#30
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Mine's somewhere between beater and driver... must be a beaver. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-10-2005, 05:54 PM	#32
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Well mine is unfinished, but between the PO and I we have collectively got $45K in it, but it is just a paint job away from being a Queener __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-10-2005, 05:56 PM	#33
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	Cruiser for sure. Late model Vortec 350 with just enough aluminum to make it look dressy, but I don't mind driving in the rain to much. why am i the only one who posted a pic? __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

10-10-2005, 06:07 PM	#35
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Mine WILL be crusier when done, but now its a pile o' sh.... __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

10-10-2005, 06:08 PM	#36
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	If there were a picture in the dictionary about a beater, my truck's picture would be parked right there. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

10-10-2005, 06:14 PM	#37
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	I voted and I am sure some of you will bash my decision but mine will be a trailer queen and the occasional once a month driver. Mine will be done top to bottom rotisserie and all.

10-10-2005, 08:14 PM	#38
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Great replys guys!!!!!! From a beater to a queener its your ride!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-10-2005, 08:29 PM	#39
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	mine's a beater. the two front tires are almost new 31's, the two rears are used 33-12.5-16.5's. it has jr west coast mirrors, factory cab lights from a late 70's Chevy welding truck, a homemade pushbumper and headache rack, an old goodyear 7.5-16 spare tire, a homemade toolbox in the bed for hoses, regulators, welding rods, welding hood, etc. this is the ultimate redneck welding truck!!!!!! __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

10-10-2005, 08:29 PM	#40
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Daily driver, once on the road... which is getting closer. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

10-10-2005, 08:49 PM	#41
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	It's a driver... If I drove it any more it'd never cool off. 160k miles in the last eight years. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.



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10-10-2005, 10:23 PM	#42
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,163	I voted in the cruiser catagory but at 11 mpg don't do a lot of that. Still somewhat of a driver also. Use it when I "need" a truck, just treat it nicer than I used to. (No more going to the local gravel yard and telling'em to "dump it in the bed" ). Have shown it a few times but get more pleasure out of just driving it and seeing the heads turn and the looks. Not a show queen by any means, just enjoy having it. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 11-05-2006 at 06:28 PM.

10-10-2005, 10:35 PM	#43
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I drive mine to work everyday..... Always have .. Its not a show truck but its a 20 footer.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-10-2005, 11:47 PM	#44
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Queener here once I get it completed this winter.

10-11-2005, 06:00 AM	#45
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Body is a beater, but driveline is a driver. I'll vote beater until the body looks like a driver. Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

10-11-2005, 10:25 AM	#46
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Mine is above beater, but it's a bit tatty for driver, though it runs and drives just fine. My goal is cruiser. Another Beaver __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

10-11-2005, 02:37 PM	#47
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Well I voted Driver....since I drive it everyday....... it has had a body on resto in the last year....but that dont stop me from driving it everyday.... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

10-11-2005, 02:49 PM	#48
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	I voted three times - I have one beater, one daily driver and one shower. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

10-11-2005, 10:36 PM	#49
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	To say mine is a beater is to brag, it's more like a parts truck, but were working on changing that. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

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