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In The Ten Ring · 10-13-2013, 07:45 PM

I'm planning on using mine as a work truck to take over for my Honda Accord and keep me from having to borrow my dad's truck all the time. I won't drive it in winter though.

haminator · 10-13-2013, 11:18 PM

Man if you only knew what I've put my trucks through. Wish I would have thought to get pictures. Like 3400 pounds of scrap in my 72 1/2 ton with car tires on it. It didn't like that much. I did get a shot of my Longhorn pulling the 18ft trailer with a 88 Freightliner single screw chassis with a 3406 Cat still in it.

**special-K** · 10-14-2013, 08:57 AM

Do I use it like a truck? Of course I do. Eh,could we define "use"?..."truck"?.... ......."like a"??

*

* Just for fun. I don't want to start a bash fest

tarafied1 · 10-14-2013, 05:15 PM

Just got two loads of fire wood today!

haminator · 10-15-2013, 12:24 AM

Hauled a load of moho trash to the dump today. Wasn't really that heavy.

**nbrfd007** · 10-15-2013, 11:03 PM

Doing what he does best; bring home the rusty gold! Been a wrecker all its life.

haminator · 10-19-2013, 05:51 PM

Since the Longhorn has a burned valve I have to use the 72 1/2 ton to haul scrap metal with. This is only 4100 pounds net total.

slow-1 · 10-21-2013, 10:31 PM

Hauled a load (no, not 4100 pounds of metal, but still) to our Boy Scout District Camporee this past weekend.

Prematuregrey · 10-21-2013, 10:37 PM

Looks nice, hope no boulders were harmed during the camporee.

tmc1986 · 10-22-2013, 12:58 AM

5/8 static drop makes mine a little tough to haul with but i got no problem bottoming out the suspension with a load of furniture or dirt or whatever. the paint is crap so i dont need to worry about scratches.

**special-K** · 10-24-2013, 06:34 PM

Hitched up

haminator · 10-24-2013, 08:19 PM

Looks like you found some parts. I found a 71 Jimmy. boy what a pile, lol.

Don Quixote · 10-24-2013, 09:01 PM

I can't help but laugh at all these pics. These are some rediculous loads! I'm glad I'm not the only one who make the old truck earn her living.

On post I see all these shiny new raised up diesels with the backs lowered to "look loaded", but they are shiny and now I can see there is nothing in the back either.

Stupid, stupid, stupid...

**allchevy58** · 10-25-2013, 12:10 AM

Sometimes.

myyamr7 · 11-30-2013, 01:27 PM

Some cool pictures here for sure. I use mine more for pleasure than anything, and hauling my pasta rocket back and forth to the race track.

Prematuregrey · 11-30-2013, 01:38 PM

Its a truck, it may not be real practical but it will haul the mail or anything else I can throw behind it. This was pieces parts for the sub floor of a metal building I put in a couple weeks back and the trailer in the background was pulled to the scrapyard later for my neighbor after he tore all the carpeting out for new wood floors. I haven't been able to leave a hardware or big box building supply without at least a few conversations about loading such a nice truck with stuff and its all smiles from the scrapyard guys.

haminator · 11-30-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by myyamr7

Some cool pictures here for sure. I use mine more for pleasure than anything, and hauling my pasta rocket back and forth to the race track.

HA HA "Pasta rocket" thats funny.

haminator · 11-30-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Prematuregrey

Its a truck, it may not be real practical but it will haul the mail or anything else I can throw behind it. This was pieces parts for the sub floor of a metal building I put in a couple weeks back and the trailer in the background was pulled to the scrapyard later for my neighbor after he tore all the carpeting out for new wood floors. I haven't been able to leave a hardware or big box building supply without at least a few conversations about loading such a nice truck with stuff and its all smiles from the scrapyard guys.

There is a guy I see at my scrapyard that allways wants to know if I'm bringing my truck in to scrap it.

haminator · 11-30-2013, 05:20 PM

Another dump load. A little toungue heavy though. Also an easy drop kit, a load of scrap auto parts.

burnin oil · 11-30-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by haminator

Man if you only knew what I've put my trucks through. Wish I would have thought to get pictures. Like 3400 pounds of scrap in my 72 1/2 ton with car tires on it. It didn't like that much. I did get a shot of my Longhorn pulling the 18ft trailer with a 88 Freightliner single screw chassis with a 3406 Cat still in it.

Ya should have seen the looks I got with my Dodge 5500 Hauling home my running 1951 Mack road tractor. Gross wieght aroung 35k lbs. My 72 K20 is semi retired. It hauls me back and forth to work and run errands now that is a rebuilt ex fire truck. The Dodge gets the big loads.

Andy4639 · 11-30-2013, 05:51 PM

I have hauled a few things with mine.

'71 Chevy · 11-30-2013, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Trucks are too handy to not use

Nice truck!!! What lift and tires are you running?

**special-K** · 11-30-2013, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haminator

Another dump load. A little toungue heavy though. Also an easy drop kit, a load of scrap auto parts.

Just how heavy was that tongue? Looks like a big load

Quote:

Originally Posted by '71 Chevy

Nice truck!!! What lift and tires are you running?

6" Tuff Country EZ-ride,315/75-16 Pro Comp X-terrains,on 10" wheels

**davischevy** · 12-01-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Trucks are too handy to not use

Special_K, I sure like this truck. A friend of mine has a K truck, same blue and white. He used to drive it everywhere, then spent a fortune restoring it, LS motor, 4L80, everything new. Now he never drives it. I've not seen it in 3 or 4 years.

Longhorn 70 · 12-01-2013, 09:38 PM

I kinda did. I had to get just a box spring for my daughter's bed. It's nice to just throw it in the back and close the tailgate. I threw some bungies over it just in case. No pics though.

In the past it has had a ton+ of transformers, paper products, wood and so on. The worst was wet dirt piled as high as the cab. 60 lbs of air in the rear tires and they were still bulging at the bottom. Every bump I hit made it want to change lanes.

10-13-2013, 07:45 PM	#51
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? I'm planning on using mine as a work truck to take over for my Honda Accord and keep me from having to borrow my dad's truck all the time. I won't drive it in winter though.

10-13-2013, 11:18 PM	#52
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Man if you only knew what I've put my trucks through. Wish I would have thought to get pictures. Like 3400 pounds of scrap in my 72 1/2 ton with car tires on it. It didn't like that much. I did get a shot of my Longhorn pulling the 18ft trailer with a 88 Freightliner single screw chassis with a 3406 Cat still in it. Attached Images

10-14-2013, 08:57 AM	#53
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Do I use it like a truck? Of course I do. Eh,could we define "use"?..."truck"?.... ......."like a"?? * * Just for fun. I don't want to start a bash fest Attached Images __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-14-2013 at 09:06 AM.

10-14-2013, 05:15 PM	#54
tarafied1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 192	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Just got two loads of fire wood today! __________________ married to TARA, that makes me the TARA-fied1

10-15-2013, 12:24 AM	#55
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Hauled a load of moho trash to the dump today. Wasn't really that heavy. Attached Images

10-15-2013, 11:03 PM	#56
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Doing what he does best; bring home the rusty gold! Been a wrecker all its life. Attached Images

10-19-2013, 05:51 PM	#57
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Since the Longhorn has a burned valve I have to use the 72 1/2 ton to haul scrap metal with. This is only 4100 pounds net total. Attached Images

10-21-2013, 10:31 PM	#58
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Hauled a load (no, not 4100 pounds of metal, but still) to our Boy Scout District Camporee this past weekend. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

10-21-2013, 10:37 PM	#59
Prematuregrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 111	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Looks nice, hope no boulders were harmed during the camporee. __________________ Owner: Times Are Tough Toys 92 4 Runner (Joyce, long story from my time in Africa) Lotsa stuff, just about finished dumping money into it. 89 Mercedes 560 SEL, Merdle. Wrecked 71 Chevy K20, Clifford, BB and 1 Tons

10-22-2013, 12:58 AM	#60
tmc1986 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: enumclaw, wa Posts: 143	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? 5/8 static drop makes mine a little tough to haul with but i got no problem bottoming out the suspension with a load of furniture or dirt or whatever. the paint is crap so i dont need to worry about scratches. __________________ '67 2wd LWB 350/4speed.

10-24-2013, 06:34 PM	#61
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Hitched up Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

10-24-2013, 08:19 PM	#62
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Looks like you found some parts. I found a 71 Jimmy. boy what a pile, lol. Attached Images

10-24-2013, 09:01 PM	#63
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? I can't help but laugh at all these pics. These are some rediculous loads! I'm glad I'm not the only one who make the old truck earn her living. On post I see all these shiny new raised up diesels with the backs lowered to "look loaded", but they are shiny and now I can see there is nothing in the back either. Stupid, stupid, stupid... __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

10-25-2013, 12:10 AM	#64
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Sometimes. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

11-30-2013, 01:27 PM	#65
myyamr7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 211	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Some cool pictures here for sure. I use mine more for pleasure than anything, and hauling my pasta rocket back and forth to the race track. Attached Images __________________ Mark 71 C10 Cheyenne 12 Aprilia RSV4



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11-30-2013, 01:38 PM	#66
Prematuregrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 111	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Its a truck, it may not be real practical but it will haul the mail or anything else I can throw behind it. This was pieces parts for the sub floor of a metal building I put in a couple weeks back and the trailer in the background was pulled to the scrapyard later for my neighbor after he tore all the carpeting out for new wood floors. I haven't been able to leave a hardware or big box building supply without at least a few conversations about loading such a nice truck with stuff and its all smiles from the scrapyard guys. __________________ Owner: Times Are Tough Toys 92 4 Runner (Joyce, long story from my time in Africa) Lotsa stuff, just about finished dumping money into it. 89 Mercedes 560 SEL, Merdle. Wrecked 71 Chevy K20, Clifford, BB and 1 Tons

11-30-2013, 05:20 PM	#69
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? Another dump load. A little toungue heavy though. Also an easy drop kit, a load of scrap auto parts. Attached Images

11-30-2013, 05:51 PM	#71
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? I have hauled a few things with mine. Attached Images __________________ 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.

12-01-2013, 09:38 PM	#75
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Do You Use It Like a Truck ? I kinda did. I had to get just a box spring for my daughter's bed. It's nice to just throw it in the back and close the tailgate. I threw some bungies over it just in case. No pics though. In the past it has had a ton+ of transformers, paper products, wood and so on. The worst was wet dirt piled as high as the cab. 60 lbs of air in the rear tires and they were still bulging at the bottom. Every bump I hit made it want to change lanes. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

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