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knsmodels · 12-07-2006, 02:14 PM

My K10 is driven everyday ........fill it up every Sunday......gotta say hardly a day goes by that I dont get a thumbs up from somebody......these trucks rock.....

CochinoFilipino · 12-07-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

You drive a new car, you lose your identity. You just blend in... become a nobody.,,,,

True. But when you go to the nudie bar with your classic, everyone knows it.

I drive my Jeep and my truck with the same frequency.

**Already Gone** · 12-07-2006, 02:23 PM

I'd love to be able to drive my truck everyday,all year around. I do drive it daily from mid April till Sept/Oct depending on the year. I'd kill to be able to live in the Southern USA so I wouldn't have to put up with our Winters anymore and the bonus would be I could drive my truck everyday. The attached winter pics are my front and back yards this morning and the snow has already been here for 3 weeks and the truck pic is from last May. The winters are harsh here but the spring ,summer and fall months are superb. One last thing ,our trucks must be real tough cause I see lots of them
(although most are beaters) being used daily here all year around.

69_hafton · 12-07-2006, 02:59 PM

Except for upgrades that take it off the road, I drive mine almost every day.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 12-07-2006, 08:09 PM

my truck is my only vehicle and i drive it everyday and wouldnt even think about getting a new car all the people i know have new cars and they have problems with them my truck on the other hand is fine and when i do have a problem i can fix it so easly unlike these new cars when the turn signal goes out and the whole car wont start or something but yea im rambleing so ill stop now but i wouldnt trade my truck for anything I LOVE MY TRUCK AND YOULL HAVE TO PRY IT AND THE KEYS FROM MY COLD DEAD FINGERS actually maybe i just get buried in it .....hahahaha

-steven

pimperout · 12-07-2006, 08:19 PM

my first and only truck for now yes i drive mine every day every where gas dont bother me i just get to drive it, that never gets boring

RANDY COX · 12-07-2006, 10:05 PM

I Drive My Burb Everyday To Work About 16 Mile Round Trip And Half Tank Of Gas,i Like When Everybody Looks And Says Oh Man Look At That Old Suburban. Ole Chevys Rock.

BarryB · 12-07-2006, 10:10 PM

I just wish I could drive mine!!!

BarryB · 12-07-2006, 10:10 PM

I just wish I could drive mine!!!

**truckdude239** · 12-07-2006, 10:28 PM

i drive mine everyday fill up once a week i only drive about 4 or 5 miles a day

68GMC454 · 12-07-2006, 10:44 PM

well my 68 is not up and running yet..but when it is, i will drive it everyday except in witer,,utah likes to use salt on the roads,,so im not going to drive i them...this is my daily driver except when it snows

when it snows ic ant drive my 84, 454, granny tranny, 1 wheel drive. enough said..

,,,oh yeah,,i only get around 6 mpg with out the camper,,the camper is on it because the landing gear is messed up and i ahvent gotton around to fixin git yet..this was my work truck when i had my own bussiness..gas tore me up,,but it starts no mater how cold,,and i have not trouble out of it..this is my second gmc 3/4 and i dont think i will ever own a truckt that is not a gmc...darn sure not a ford truck

when its is bad out i drive the ol lady's taurus..i dont mind if it rusts out..lol

HUEVUDO · 12-08-2006, 12:35 AM

I would alternate days with my 67 and 68, but now my 67 is my all the time driver. Back and forth to work and the gym and carry the family around too.

cooter914 · 12-08-2006, 01:20 PM

If it's over 30 degrees and not a monsoon I ride.

My 68 is my 4 wheel transport.

cooter914 · 12-08-2006, 01:22 PM

This is the "other" woman. That's what my wife calls her now.

CJJ67 · 12-08-2006, 01:31 PM

My 67 sb stepside is my daily driver and has been for the last five or so years. I drive 122 miles a day to and from work. Gas is a killer but I can live with it.

AH619 · 12-08-2006, 01:33 PM

I Drive One Of My Trucks Anytime It Rains Or Is To Cold To Ride. The Money I Save Riding A Motorcycle All Year More Than Makes Up For When I Can Find An Excuse To Drive.

1969K10 · 12-08-2006, 03:27 PM

For me it's the bike or the truck. And I have to admit, the bike is first choice... but when it's too cold, or the weather will be too bad it's truck day. I get more compliments on the truck than the bike...

side note - it's easier to carry bike parts in the truck, than truck parts on the bike. It's a great reason for preventative maintenance... (ask me how I know - LOL)

jimmydean · 12-08-2006, 03:38 PM

I used to drive it every day when I was 12 miles from the office. I haven't driven it in nearly 3 months, but hope to drive it again soon.

bodydropped68 · 12-08-2006, 06:05 PM

i drive my 68 swb every day about 400 miles a week and i gets 20 mpg with a tbi,700r4,and 3.73 gears pushing around 20 inch wheels all day it's a blast to drive.

**oldgold70c10** · 12-08-2006, 07:11 PM

I drive mine everyday, rain or shine. For me it is about 20 miles/day round trip, and every other weekend I go to Tulsa, about 140 miles round trip. Since the rebuild, she has been very reliable, and continues to be more so--I rebuilt the front brakes & fitted new shoes a few weeks ago, and today I ordered a new pair of springs for the rear (driver's side has been sittin' a little lower for a while now). Just need to fix the dents & rust and put some "real" paint on.

**zeusflash** · 12-08-2006, 09:16 PM

I have driven either my 69 3/4 ton or my 71 Blazer daily since I bought the truck in '92 and the Blazer in '94. I got married 2 years ago and I bought my wife a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban shortly after. The Suburban was her daily driver until last July when it was stripped to the frame for restoration. When finished it will once again be her daily driver(just fired the motor last night,should be completed in another month). I used to have to beg to borrow her Suburban...I now will probably no hope of ever driving the Suburban again(I'm sure it will need extensive test driving before she gets it back.....could take months,right?..gotta get ALL the bug out!!!!!) LOL

danny's 72 superchey · 12-09-2006, 02:22 AM

Iv'e had my 72 super cheyenne for 13yrs. and put over 80,000 miles on it. I'm now doing alot of body work&paint to it. Like other guys have said, why would'nt you drive it every day. Iv'e turned down alot of money to sell this truck, its that special to me. They don't mahem this way any more. Keep on truckin.

**chevy71super** · 12-09-2006, 11:43 AM

I drive my 72 cheyenne Super most every day, only 5.7 miles one way. I work in an office and often wear a suit and tie. People don't understand why I drive it because I own other vehicles I could drive. Like most people on this board I don't particularly want to blend in with the masses. With cheap financing anyone can own the latest FXXX, Sliverado, Hemi, etc.

Gary · 12-10-2006, 01:32 AM

Right now I drive my 85 every day, and I'm getting the 72 painted and rebuilt to be a real sweet ride, once it's done I'll be driving it every day, I'll drive it in the morning and the 85 in the afternoon to get my kid from school, or vice versa, or maybe alternate days. Hell I dunno but it'll be driven regularly! Gas mileage be damned, if you get more than 10 mpg you're just being uppity!

72LoBurb · 12-10-2006, 12:36 PM

Unfortunately, I don't live in a climate that I can drive my 'burb everyday; right now it would just be a snowplow...but I'd probably do a better job of cleaning the residential streets than the city does

I drive my '91 Jimmy(also lowered, but nowhere close to how low the 'burb is); I consider the Jimmy more disposable and much easier to replace...this is a necessity with how most people drive in the winter around here.

12-07-2006, 02:14 PM	#51
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Who drives there truck every day? My K10 is driven everyday ........fill it up every Sunday......gotta say hardly a day goes by that I dont get a thumbs up from somebody......these trucks rock..... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd Last edited by knsmodels; 12-07-2006 at 02:14 PM.

12-07-2006, 02:23 PM	#53
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,171	Re: Who drives there truck every day? I'd love to be able to drive my truck everyday,all year around. I do drive it daily from mid April till Sept/Oct depending on the year. I'd kill to be able to live in the Southern USA so I wouldn't have to put up with our Winters anymore and the bonus would be I could drive my truck everyday. The attached winter pics are my front and back yards this morning and the snow has already been here for 3 weeks and the truck pic is from last May. The winters are harsh here but the spring ,summer and fall months are superb. One last thing ,our trucks must be real tough cause I see lots of them (although most are beaters) being used daily here all year around. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-07-2006, 02:59 PM	#54
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Re: Who drives there truck every day? Except for upgrades that take it off the road, I drive mine almost every day. Attached Images __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

12-07-2006, 08:09 PM	#55
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Who drives there truck every day? my truck is my only vehicle and i drive it everyday and wouldnt even think about getting a new car all the people i know have new cars and they have problems with them my truck on the other hand is fine and when i do have a problem i can fix it so easly unlike these new cars when the turn signal goes out and the whole car wont start or something but yea im rambleing so ill stop now but i wouldnt trade my truck for anything I LOVE MY TRUCK AND YOULL HAVE TO PRY IT AND THE KEYS FROM MY COLD DEAD FINGERS actually maybe i just get buried in it .....hahahaha -steven __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

12-07-2006, 08:19 PM	#56
pimperout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bow Island, AB, Canada Posts: 166	Re: Who drives there truck every day? my first and only truck for now yes i drive mine every day every where gas dont bother me i just get to drive it, that never gets boring

12-07-2006, 10:05 PM	#57
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Who drives there truck every day? I Drive My Burb Everyday To Work About 16 Mile Round Trip And Half Tank Of Gas,i Like When Everybody Looks And Says Oh Man Look At That Old Suburban. Ole Chevys Rock. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

12-07-2006, 10:10 PM	#58
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Who drives there truck every day? I just wish I could drive mine!!!

12-07-2006, 10:28 PM	#60
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Who drives there truck every day? i drive mine everyday fill up once a week i only drive about 4 or 5 miles a day __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-07-2006, 10:44 PM	#61
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Who drives there truck every day? well my 68 is not up and running yet..but when it is, i will drive it everyday except in witer,,utah likes to use salt on the roads,,so im not going to drive i them...this is my daily driver except when it snows when it snows ic ant drive my 84, 454, granny tranny, 1 wheel drive. enough said.. ,,,oh yeah,,i only get around 6 mpg with out the camper,,the camper is on it because the landing gear is messed up and i ahvent gotton around to fixin git yet..this was my work truck when i had my own bussiness..gas tore me up,,but it starts no mater how cold,,and i have not trouble out of it..this is my second gmc 3/4 and i dont think i will ever own a truckt that is not a gmc...darn sure not a ford truck when its is bad out i drive the ol lady's taurus..i dont mind if it rusts out..lol __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

12-08-2006, 12:35 AM	#62
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: Who drives there truck every day? I would alternate days with my 67 and 68, but now my 67 is my all the time driver. Back and forth to work and the gym and carry the family around too.

12-08-2006, 01:20 PM	#63
cooter914 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: winchester, ky Posts: 36	Re: Who drives there truck every day? If it's over 30 degrees and not a monsoon I ride. My 68 is my 4 wheel transport. Attached Images __________________ 68 1/2 ton long bed 307 & 3 on the tree

12-08-2006, 01:22 PM	#64
cooter914 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: winchester, ky Posts: 36	Re: Who drives there truck every day? This is the "other" woman. That's what my wife calls her now. Attached Images __________________ 68 1/2 ton long bed 307 & 3 on the tree

12-08-2006, 01:31 PM	#65
CJJ67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Temecula, Ca. Posts: 64	Re: Who drives there truck every day? My 67 sb stepside is my daily driver and has been for the last five or so years. I drive 122 miles a day to and from work. Gas is a killer but I can live with it.

12-08-2006, 01:33 PM	#66
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: Who drives there truck every day? I Drive One Of My Trucks Anytime It Rains Or Is To Cold To Ride. The Money I Save Riding A Motorcycle All Year More Than Makes Up For When I Can Find An Excuse To Drive. __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

12-08-2006, 03:27 PM	#67
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Who drives there truck every day? For me it's the bike or the truck. And I have to admit, the bike is first choice... but when it's too cold, or the weather will be too bad it's truck day. I get more compliments on the truck than the bike... side note - it's easier to carry bike parts in the truck, than truck parts on the bike. It's a great reason for preventative maintenance... (ask me how I know - LOL) __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)



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12-08-2006, 03:38 PM	#68
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Who drives there truck every day? I used to drive it every day when I was 12 miles from the office. I haven't driven it in nearly 3 months, but hope to drive it again soon.

12-08-2006, 06:05 PM	#69
bodydropped68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 705	Re: Who drives there truck every day? i drive my 68 swb every day about 400 miles a week and i gets 20 mpg with a tbi,700r4,and 3.73 gears pushing around 20 inch wheels all day it's a blast to drive.

12-08-2006, 07:11 PM	#70
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: Who drives there truck every day? I drive mine everyday, rain or shine. For me it is about 20 miles/day round trip, and every other weekend I go to Tulsa, about 140 miles round trip. Since the rebuild, she has been very reliable, and continues to be more so--I rebuilt the front brakes & fitted new shoes a few weeks ago, and today I ordered a new pair of springs for the rear (driver's side has been sittin' a little lower for a while now). Just need to fix the dents & rust and put some "real" paint on. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

12-08-2006, 09:16 PM	#71
zeusflash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Falls,Idaho Posts: 691	Re: Who drives there truck every day? I have driven either my 69 3/4 ton or my 71 Blazer daily since I bought the truck in '92 and the Blazer in '94. I got married 2 years ago and I bought my wife a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban shortly after. The Suburban was her daily driver until last July when it was stripped to the frame for restoration. When finished it will once again be her daily driver(just fired the motor last night,should be completed in another month). I used to have to beg to borrow her Suburban...I now will probably no hope of ever driving the Suburban again(I'm sure it will need extensive test driving before she gets it back.....could take months,right?..gotta get ALL the bug out!!!!!) LOL __________________ '69 3/4 ton 427 CST Pickup '71 CST Blazer '72 GMC 3/4 4x4

12-09-2006, 02:22 AM	#72
danny's 72 superchey Danny's 72 superchey Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Battleground,Wa. Posts: 58	Re: Who drives there truck every day? Iv'e had my 72 super cheyenne for 13yrs. and put over 80,000 miles on it. I'm now doing alot of body work&paint to it. Like other guys have said, why would'nt you drive it every day. Iv'e turned down alot of money to sell this truck, its that special to me. They don't mahem this way any more. Keep on truckin.

12-09-2006, 11:43 AM	#73
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Who drives there truck every day? I drive my 72 cheyenne Super most every day, only 5.7 miles one way. I work in an office and often wear a suit and tie. People don't understand why I drive it because I own other vehicles I could drive. Like most people on this board I don't particularly want to blend in with the masses. With cheap financing anyone can own the latest FXXX, Sliverado, Hemi, etc. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

12-10-2006, 01:32 AM	#74
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 544	Re: Who drives there truck every day? Right now I drive my 85 every day, and I'm getting the 72 painted and rebuilt to be a real sweet ride, once it's done I'll be driving it every day, I'll drive it in the morning and the 85 in the afternoon to get my kid from school, or vice versa, or maybe alternate days. Hell I dunno but it'll be driven regularly! Gas mileage be damned, if you get more than 10 mpg you're just being uppity! __________________ Gary Harris 85 Silverado - 87 Grand National 2007 Ardmore Car Show

12-10-2006, 12:36 PM	#75
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Who drives there truck every day? Unfortunately, I don't live in a climate that I can drive my 'burb everyday; right now it would just be a snowplow...but I'd probably do a better job of cleaning the residential streets than the city does I drive my '91 Jimmy(also lowered, but nowhere close to how low the 'burb is); I consider the Jimmy more disposable and much easier to replace...this is a necessity with how most people drive in the winter around here.

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