Long live the Daily Driver - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ralph l · 01-20-2019, 01:47 PM

Here is my 1984 GMC diesel . Bought this new in July of 1984 still my daily driver 480,000 miles, 4 spd on the floor and 4x4 no a/c . I have done the body a couple of times now but still runs very strong.

BIGglaSS · 01-20-2019, 02:23 PM

I try to drive mine once a week. I love the simplicity and character. However, it runs and drives... like an old truck. It is noisy, and over-all, is a chore to drive. It desperately needs an engine swap. I doubt it will pass emissions when I have to get it checked in June. Meanwhile, this one has taken the back burner. There is a lot of little stuff I want to do to it, but I don't have the time or the space for the next few years.

808_67C10 · 01-20-2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

I try to drive mine once a week. I love the simplicity and character. However, it runs and drives... like an old truck. It is noisy, and over-all, is a chore to drive. It desperately needs an engine swap. I doubt it will pass emissions when I have to get it checked in June. Meanwhile, this one has taken the back burner. There is a lot of little stuff I want to do to it, but I don't have the time or the space for the next few years.

I love the simplicity of this truck... I wish I had the stock wheels for my ride. I have a set of rallys but, those look much better for the "original" look!

808_67C10 · 02-11-2019, 08:23 PM

Bump for some more daily drivers!!!

808_67C10 · 04-11-2019, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Bump for some more daily drivers!!!

Any more daily squares out there?

Matt Man · 04-11-2019, 06:13 PM

my 81 k10 daily driver for the last 4 years.

ElGracho · 04-11-2019, 10:33 PM

Every day. 18 miles to work, usually about 25 home to avoid traffic. 1985 C10, 2007 Vortec 4.8, 4L60E. I've been driving this one set up this way for four years.

meatwagon83 · 04-14-2019, 09:39 PM

Been my daily for the last 12 years, and I keep trying to improve it! I just bought a 12 valve for it
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tpankratz · 04-24-2019, 06:26 PM

Here's my 79 daily. She took the winter off for an engine upgrade.

808_67C10 · 04-24-2019, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tpankratz

Here's my 79 daily. She took the winter off for an engine upgrade.

Oh WOW, that is a gorgeous truck and that conversion is super clean!

808_67C10 · 04-24-2019, 06:54 PM

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Been my daily for the last 12 years, and I keep trying to improve it! I just bought a 12 valve for it
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That thing is a BEAST, I love it!

808_67C10 · 04-24-2019, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGracho

Every day. 18 miles to work, usually about 25 home to avoid traffic. 1985 C10, 2007 Vortec 4.8, 4L60E. I've been driving this one set up this way for four years.

Nice truck Joe! Sounds like I need to get off my butt and do my LS swap. I am still rockin a mild 350.

808_67C10 · 04-24-2019, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

my 81 k10 daily driver for the last 4 years.

Beautiful K10... I remember seeing that in the pics on your GMCs thread... super nice daily!

ElGracho · 04-24-2019, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Nice truck Joe! Sounds like I need to get off my butt and do my LS swap. I am still rockin a mild 350.

I really love it. Around 21 mpg and good power. It always starts right up and doesn't stink if I stop at a coffee stand like my old carbureted trucks. You'll ask yourself why you waited once you get yours done.

meatwagon83 · 04-28-2019, 03:59 PM

Daily means when the weather sucks too

808_67C10 · 04-28-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

Daily means when the weather sucks too

Amen to that. We just had a pretty strong storm blow through and on my way home from work in my c10 - I was more wet inside than outide because my windshield started leaking as well as with the seals on my vent windows... good times!

meatwagon83 · 04-28-2019, 06:31 PM

It's hard to tell but that's an ice storm in that pic, I have a night snow pic too

808_67C10 · 07-23-2019, 11:24 AM

bump for daily drivers!

**57NAPCO** · 07-23-2019, 12:15 PM

84 K30 built big block daily driver...

808_67C10 · 07-23-2019, 01:47 PM

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84 K30 built big block daily driver...

Wait one minute... what is that on the trailer? That is crazy!!!

I truly hope that has a killer stereo to pound old school rock while smoking Camel non filters and wearing an AC/DC concert shirt! That El Camino is cool!

808_67C10 · 05-27-2020, 01:03 PM

bump for more daily drivers... say no to trailered trucks!

Greasey Harley · 05-27-2020, 10:34 PM

Depending on what day it is, I drive one of these trucks.
These are the ONLY rigs I have that aren't motorcycles:

Now I'm thinking, I need a 4X4 El Camino too!

layinrocker65 · 05-28-2020, 12:28 AM

I’ve got a brand new truck but my 74 is my daily. Almost 25k miles in the last year alone. Got 1,000 on the new truck since February

**57NAPCO** · 05-28-2020, 10:36 AM

This morning....

**57NAPCO** · 05-28-2020, 10:56 AM

1973 El Coolmino, 71 4X4 blazer running gear (not a frame swap), 383 stroker, 350 transmission.

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Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Wait one minute... what is that on the trailer? That is crazy!!!

I truly hope that has a killer stereo to pound old school rock while smoking Camel non filters and wearing an AC/DC concert shirt! That El Camino is cool!

01-20-2019, 01:47 PM	#51
Ralph l Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Edmonton Posts: 13	Re: Long live the Daily Driver Here is my 1984 GMC diesel . Bought this new in July of 1984 still my daily driver 480,000 miles, 4 spd on the floor and 4x4 no a/c . I have done the body a couple of times now but still runs very strong. Attached Images Last edited by Ralph l; 01-20-2019 at 01:52 PM.

01-20-2019, 02:23 PM	#52
BIGglaSS Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: ID Posts: 663	Re: Long live the Daily Driver I try to drive mine once a week. I love the simplicity and character. However, it runs and drives... like an old truck. It is noisy, and over-all, is a chore to drive. It desperately needs an engine swap. I doubt it will pass emissions when I have to get it checked in June. Meanwhile, this one has taken the back burner. There is a lot of little stuff I want to do to it, but I don't have the time or the space for the next few years. __________________ My museum of good intentions: 1957 3100 BBW restomod -- 1970 442 W30

02-11-2019, 08:23 PM	#54
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: Long live the Daily Driver Bump for some more daily drivers!!! __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

04-11-2019, 06:13 PM	#56
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Long live the Daily Driver my 81 k10 daily driver for the last 4 years. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

04-11-2019, 10:33 PM	#57
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: Long live the Daily Driver Every day. 18 miles to work, usually about 25 home to avoid traffic. 1985 C10, 2007 Vortec 4.8, 4L60E. I've been driving this one set up this way for four years. Attached Images __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

04-14-2019, 09:39 PM	#58
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Long live the Daily Driver Been my daily for the last 12 years, and I keep trying to improve it! I just bought a 12 valve for it / __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

04-24-2019, 06:26 PM	#59
tpankratz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 12	Re: Long live the Daily Driver Here's my 79 daily. She took the winter off for an engine upgrade. Attached Images

04-28-2019, 03:59 PM	#65
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Long live the Daily Driver Daily means when the weather sucks too __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

04-28-2019, 06:31 PM	#67
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Long live the Daily Driver It's hard to tell but that's an ice storm in that pic, I have a night snow pic too __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

07-23-2019, 11:24 AM	#68
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: Long live the Daily Driver bump for daily drivers! __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

07-23-2019, 12:15 PM	#69
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: Long live the Daily Driver 84 K30 built big block daily driver...

05-27-2020, 01:03 PM	#71
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: Long live the Daily Driver bump for more daily drivers... say no to trailered trucks! __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

05-27-2020, 10:34 PM	#72
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 900	Re: Long live the Daily Driver Depending on what day it is, I drive one of these trucks. These are the ONLY rigs I have that aren't motorcycles: Now I'm thinking, I need a 4X4 El Camino too!

05-28-2020, 12:28 AM	#73
layinrocker65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 521	Re: Long live the Daily Driver I’ve got a brand new truck but my 74 is my daily. Almost 25k miles in the last year alone. Got 1,000 on the new truck since February Attached Images __________________ ‘53 GMC COE stock ‘53 Chevy 3100 LSA/TR6060 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=805949‘ '70 Chevy C10 LWB 350/sm465 ‘74 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4L80e, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital, US Mags

05-28-2020, 10:36 AM	#74
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: Long live the Daily Driver This morning....



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