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Bears63 · 10-18-2011, 05:26 PM

Here's the '71 I drive to work every day. It's the only running vehicle I currently have. I traded a '98 Monte Carlo even up for it and have NEVER regretted it.

VDOG · 10-18-2011, 05:34 PM

For real we need more pics of these drivers.

lil hoodlum · 10-18-2011, 05:38 PM

My truck is a daily driver. Well, it's the only vehicle I own now. It has been my daily driver for the last 14 years. I enjoy working on it 95% of the time. It has let me down a few times, mostly due to my not fixing something correctly or in a timely manner. It is curious though, once you have replaced nearly all of the major componets, it performs just like any other vehicle on the road except your ride is distingable from everyone elses.

I will be real upset if anything bad were to happen to it. The truck is actually apart of who I am!

Keith

Lastson03 · 10-18-2011, 06:00 PM

This my daily driver. '68 C-10 with a TPI 5.7, 700r4, 73 Sub. crosmember and 3:42 gears.

dfwright · 10-18-2011, 06:14 PM

As much as I enjoy seeing the pictures of the show-caliber trucks, I enjoy seeing the DD's just as much. What great trucks...

fuzzy23 · 10-18-2011, 06:18 PM

this is my dd

bobs409 · 10-19-2011, 06:34 AM

I used to daily drive my 69 C10 stepside EVERYDAY. That was until I got my C20 on the road so now it's every other day. I've divided up the task.

I use both of these taking turns as my mood dictates. The C20 is a 4 speed and small block and the stepper is now a TH350/454. Been daily driving my stepside since I bought it in 1997. Put more miles on it that I can remember. I know it's got it's 4th engine that I put in.

You couldn't get me to buy or own a newer truck. I'll leave all the expensive break downs and car payments for others. I'm happy with my $1,000 dollar stepside and $50 dollar C20. (yep, $50 dollars I paid for that one!) Of course, I put alot of work and a few bucks into them but they increase in value almost daily. The same can't be said for newer ones that litter the junkyards.

Old Chevy's rule!!!

Shyguy · 10-19-2011, 11:20 AM

I don't go any where every day so I guess this was not really my daily driver. Now it is being used as a donor to build a '67 swb stepper that will be my main driver.

Until I get the '67 finished this is my main driver.

C/10 King · 10-19-2011, 01:35 PM

Did someone say daily driver(s)?

LilD · 10-19-2011, 03:21 PM

My 70 is my only mode of transportation. Work, fishin, runnin kids here and there......sun, rain or snow and I love it. I was in the same position with a 95 GMC. Got tired of having to pay people to fix it. $500 to replace a sensor of some sort was the final straw.

jwgeorge · 10-19-2011, 03:51 PM

I ride a motorcycle most everyday, but I am between bikes right now, so I am driving my 68 C-10 everyday, 45 miles round-trip, commuting to work. I am getting an estimated 15-mpg from a 250 six-cyl, 4-spd SM465 and a 3.08 rear gear. Not bad for an old truck.
And you won;t find me on the side of the road with the hood up staring into the engine compartment wondering WTF is wrong with it! No computer! No sensors! No electronic ignition! No problem!

dhaymaker · 10-19-2011, 05:33 PM

Unless there is a meeting, or other issue, my wife and I commute to town (about 30+ miles each way) and drive together. I like to ride my scooter ('03 HD Fatboy) and drive my old truck when I get the chance. The thing is, I have an '09 Silverado and I'm really thinking about selling it and turning it into cash. Haven't decided what to do with the money (the truck is paid for), but I'll probably work on this one and look for another to have as a DD. My 2WD is okay, until we get some snow, then I need another vehicle for the 4WD option.

Hubscrub · 10-19-2011, 06:48 PM

^i like that truck^

DT1 · 10-19-2011, 07:05 PM

I don't drive it to work very often but I do drive it almost every day.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 10-19-2011, 08:54 PM

My DD for the last year. Smile all the way home even after a tuff day.

pat 70/71 · 10-19-2011, 10:49 PM

I drive my avatar truck to my shop four days out of my six day work week. And also drive it on estimates. I love driving it anywhere. never lets me down! cheers, Pat

bruin_d · 10-19-2011, 11:39 PM

Not a truck but I figured I'd throw it up here. I didn't build it to stare at it or tow it around. I built it to drive the hell out of it with a huge stupid grin on my face the entire time

!!!

jhwkns · 10-20-2011, 09:56 AM

My Daily Driver since '97

Andy4639 · 10-20-2011, 10:03 AM

I don't have to drive it everyday but I do. I have 5 vehicles right now to choose from. This being the one I drive the most.

Here it is outside @ my M&D's in Conover NC abut a 300 mile round trip.

Bears63 · 10-20-2011, 10:20 AM

Funny thing is the variety of conditions. You go from mine that looks like dog doo and would probably be parted out by most, to trucks like these last few posted. It's all about what's underneath is my thought.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 10-20-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bears63

Funny thing is the variety of conditions. You go from mine that looks like dog doo and would probably be parted out by most, to trucks like these last few posted. It's all about what's underneath is my thought.

It all comes down to what you can tolerate on your drive. Not looking show room new I can take, poor driveability and unreliabilty I can not.

Bears63 · 10-20-2011, 10:51 AM

That's what I mean. My truck may look bad but it is well maintained. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere.

bruin_d · 10-20-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soon2blaze

it all comes down to what you can tolerate on your drive. Not looking show room new i can take, poor driveability and unreliabilty i can not.

amen!!!!

Andy4639 · 10-20-2011, 12:03 PM

I have mine hooked to the trailer as we speak going to drop off a golf cart to the high school. I put new batteries and motor in it for them. The cart doesn't look all that great but the running gear is all new basicly!

I'm not scared to use the truck but I do choose when and what I use it for.

*454stepside* · 10-20-2011, 12:16 PM

lpguy my old boss has a i believe 70 panther pink 340 duster all redone runs good black interior and i beleive its for sale i can try and get contact info for you if your interested but we are not exactly on speaking terms lol let me know

10-18-2011, 05:26 PM	#26
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: C10 daily drivers Here's the '71 I drive to work every day. It's the only running vehicle I currently have. I traded a '98 Monte Carlo even up for it and have NEVER regretted it. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

10-18-2011, 05:34 PM	#27
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: C10 daily drivers For real we need more pics of these drivers. Attached Images

10-18-2011, 05:38 PM	#28
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,741	Re: C10 daily drivers My truck is a daily driver. Well, it's the only vehicle I own now. It has been my daily driver for the last 14 years. I enjoy working on it 95% of the time. It has let me down a few times, mostly due to my not fixing something correctly or in a timely manner. It is curious though, once you have replaced nearly all of the major componets, it performs just like any other vehicle on the road except your ride is distingable from everyone elses. I will be real upset if anything bad were to happen to it. The truck is actually apart of who I am! Keith Attached Images

10-18-2011, 06:00 PM	#29
Lastson03 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 7	Re: C10 daily drivers This my daily driver. '68 C-10 with a TPI 5.7, 700r4, 73 Sub. crosmember and 3:42 gears. Attached Images

10-18-2011, 06:14 PM	#30
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,376	Re: C10 daily drivers As much as I enjoy seeing the pictures of the show-caliber trucks, I enjoy seeing the DD's just as much. What great trucks... __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

10-18-2011, 06:18 PM	#31
fuzzy23 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: wichita,ks Posts: 91	Re: C10 daily drivers this is my dd __________________ 1972 K1500 Longbed 350 w/3 on tree. 1976 Chevy Nova 350 auto 1972 C10 (donor)

10-19-2011, 06:34 AM	#32
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: C10 daily drivers I used to daily drive my 69 C10 stepside EVERYDAY. That was until I got my C20 on the road so now it's every other day. I've divided up the task. I use both of these taking turns as my mood dictates. The C20 is a 4 speed and small block and the stepper is now a TH350/454. Been daily driving my stepside since I bought it in 1997. Put more miles on it that I can remember. I know it's got it's 4th engine that I put in. You couldn't get me to buy or own a newer truck. I'll leave all the expensive break downs and car payments for others. I'm happy with my $1,000 dollar stepside and $50 dollar C20. (yep, $50 dollars I paid for that one!) Of course, I put alot of work and a few bucks into them but they increase in value almost daily. The same can't be said for newer ones that litter the junkyards. Old Chevy's rule!!! Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-19-2011, 11:20 AM	#33
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: C10 daily drivers I don't go any where every day so I guess this was not really my daily driver. Now it is being used as a donor to build a '67 swb stepper that will be my main driver. Until I get the '67 finished this is my main driver. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

10-19-2011, 01:35 PM	#34
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: C10 daily drivers Did someone say daily driver(s)? Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

10-19-2011, 03:21 PM	#35
LilD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 186	Re: C10 daily drivers My 70 is my only mode of transportation. Work, fishin, runnin kids here and there......sun, rain or snow and I love it. I was in the same position with a 95 GMC. Got tired of having to pay people to fix it. $500 to replace a sensor of some sort was the final straw.

10-19-2011, 03:51 PM	#36
jwgeorge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 224	Re: C10 daily drivers I ride a motorcycle most everyday, but I am between bikes right now, so I am driving my 68 C-10 everyday, 45 miles round-trip, commuting to work. I am getting an estimated 15-mpg from a 250 six-cyl, 4-spd SM465 and a 3.08 rear gear. Not bad for an old truck. And you won;t find me on the side of the road with the hood up staring into the engine compartment wondering WTF is wrong with it! No computer! No sensors! No electronic ignition! No problem! __________________ 1968 C-10 Longbed, 6-cyl., 4-speed. 832-584-1245 "You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend, those with loaded guns and those who dig."

10-19-2011, 05:33 PM	#37
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: C10 daily drivers Unless there is a meeting, or other issue, my wife and I commute to town (about 30+ miles each way) and drive together. I like to ride my scooter ('03 HD Fatboy) and drive my old truck when I get the chance. The thing is, I have an '09 Silverado and I'm really thinking about selling it and turning it into cash. Haven't decided what to do with the money (the truck is paid for), but I'll probably work on this one and look for another to have as a DD. My 2WD is okay, until we get some snow, then I need another vehicle for the 4WD option. Attached Images __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

10-19-2011, 06:48 PM	#38
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: C10 daily drivers ^i like that truck^ __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

10-19-2011, 07:05 PM	#39
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: C10 daily drivers I don't drive it to work very often but I do drive it almost every day.

10-19-2011, 08:54 PM	#40
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 907	Re: C10 daily drivers My DD for the last year. Smile all the way home even after a tuff day. Attached Images



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10-19-2011, 10:49 PM	#41
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: C10 daily drivers I drive my avatar truck to my shop four days out of my six day work week. And also drive it on estimates. I love driving it anywhere. never lets me down! cheers, Pat

10-19-2011, 11:39 PM	#42
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: C10 daily drivers Not a truck but I figured I'd throw it up here. I didn't build it to stare at it or tow it around. I built it to drive the hell out of it with a huge stupid grin on my face the entire time!!! Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

10-20-2011, 09:56 AM	#43
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: C10 daily drivers My Daily Driver since '97 __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

10-20-2011, 10:03 AM	#44
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: C10 daily drivers I don't have to drive it everyday but I do. I have 5 vehicles right now to choose from. This being the one I drive the most. Here it is outside @ my M&D's in Conover NC abut a 300 mile round trip. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-20-2011, 10:20 AM	#45
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: C10 daily drivers Funny thing is the variety of conditions. You go from mine that looks like dog doo and would probably be parted out by most, to trucks like these last few posted. It's all about what's underneath is my thought. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

10-20-2011, 10:51 AM	#47
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: C10 daily drivers That's what I mean. My truck may look bad but it is well maintained. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

10-20-2011, 12:03 PM	#49
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: C10 daily drivers I have mine hooked to the trailer as we speak going to drop off a golf cart to the high school. I put new batteries and motor in it for them. The cart doesn't look all that great but the running gear is all new basicly! I'm not scared to use the truck but I do choose when and what I use it for. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-20-2011, 12:16 PM	#50
454stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 1,029	Re: C10 daily drivers lpguy my old boss has a i believe 70 panther pink 340 duster all redone runs good black interior and i beleive its for sale i can try and get contact info for you if your interested but we are not exactly on speaking terms lol let me know

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