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jku72 · 12-14-2003, 01:20 AM

On my 68 burb:
Starter: $29 bucks
Fuel pump: $15
18 mpg
insurance: $125
Payment: $0

On my mom's 98 suburban:
Starter: $300
Fuel pump:$99
16 mpg
insurance: $900
Payment:$300

mocwon · 12-14-2003, 01:36 AM

That one day I'll be driving it instead of restoring it.

Chevyguy111786 · 12-14-2003, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jku72
On my 68 burb:
Starter: $29 bucks
Fuel pump: $15
18 mpg
insurance: $125
Payment: $0

On my mom's 98 suburban:
Starter: $300
Fuel pump:$99
16 mpg
insurance: $900
Payment:$300

Driving a classic Chevy truck: PRICELESS!!

Chevyguy111786 · 12-14-2003, 02:07 AM

IT'S MINE!

70TRK · 12-14-2003, 02:28 AM

For me, the ability to fix most of the problems associated with this generation of trucks without having to fork out $$100's of dollars to a dealer not knowing what they may have done.

I am very proud when my 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son ask me to pick them up from school in the "red" truck.

I also appreciate the thumbs up I get when I drive down the road and am at a stopsign.

Jason...

70 stepside, 400ci, TH350

President
Yuma Classic Truck Club
Yuma, AZ

Injected68LS1 · 12-14-2003, 05:45 AM

The satisfaction that I did everything myself. That's priceless.

The work that I've done on my truck has helped me get three jobs including my current job. Where else can you get such great experience.

fast14 · 12-14-2003, 05:53 AM

I like the way everybody always asks if I want to sell it and I just say nope and they are sooo jealous!! LOL

71-longbed · 12-14-2003, 06:01 AM

the turning heads as a rumble by

people telling me " nice truck"

never having to rent a U-Haul

the incrediable dependablity of a 350 (240k miles and still going)

That it's made in the USA .... not over seas or mexico

CPNEJR · 12-14-2003, 11:17 AM

Mainly because it's my first and my dad let me have it when I was 8 and let gave me the spare key

sure do wish I had the original 67 key dang

my68beatertruck · 12-14-2003, 01:14 PM

best fuel mileage i have ever gotten out of any vehicle!! i haven't burned more than 5 gallons of gas in the last 2 years!!

Then again, it hasn't really moved much in the last 2 years...

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-14-2003, 01:26 PM

For me it's not just one thing, I love the styling of the body and grille, I can work on every piece of it myself, and it's paid for, I get compliments on the sound of it, when driving down the road seeing people's heads turn to look at it,getting a thumbs up or a smile and nod, and I am constantly getting offers to buy it, but I wouldn't sell it for anything!!!

PanelDeland · 12-14-2003, 02:31 PM

Everything you guys said is what I would say to a 67-72 truckaholic but to most people I just tell them;

"If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand."

72c10step · 12-14-2003, 08:50 PM

I love the style of the 67-72 trucks, and especially the 71-72 egg crate grille. My truck specifically? I like it because it's MINE, and its got posi!

Pilgrim · 12-15-2003, 10:58 PM

Style, lines, the look on the rice ball when he can't pass me, and the fact wrenches fall on the garage floor when I drop them...

TP from Cntl PA · 12-16-2003, 09:12 PM

A. They look awesome
B. You don't gotta be affraid of it when you use it
C. They'll haul triple what they are rated for

D. You can buy 20 of them for a new one and have one for every day of the week

Well maybe not, but how many of us here have more than one

Broken_down? · 12-16-2003, 09:34 PM

The originality, the pride of having and working on your OWN vehical and the best one so far NO SMOG!!
nowing if I get into a crash with my family onboard that we will live. Not get crunched like a tin can.

Rich

twobrats71 · 12-17-2003, 03:06 AM

Dang, how can you not enjoy seeing one coming down the road? They're the last truly good looking truck out there. A very tough look with great lines. Nowadays, they're all starting to look similar. Plus, not everyone can say they have a classic like we can!

PLUS, did you see what Arnold picked as his first vehicle to drive in Terminator 3? Y'all check it out...Brought a tear to my eye!

stelth2002 · 12-17-2003, 03:40 AM

I own both all my trucks. i might have more in my 67 than my 96, but when im done with my 67. Like a lot of the other younger people here said: I've done all the work myself or with my dad. I own it and im the sole funder of it. And when its done, im going to be able to drive it around and like it better than my newer truck. Among many other things also, theres an endless list

75-K5 · 12-17-2003, 04:25 AM

Cheap plates, cheap insurance, cheap parts

Primered_69 · 12-17-2003, 12:33 PM

Dad's gift, planning it around the table countless times, and when I miss him (passed away two month ago) I have something tangible to do to feel somewhat close to him.

kevin's 4X4 · 12-17-2003, 01:34 PM

because the chicks dig it !

*Randy70C-10* · 12-17-2003, 02:41 PM

I like mine because I look good in it.

go-fast69 · 12-17-2003, 05:52 PM

Because the four headlight look on the GMC's look just plain mean.

bigbluthng · 12-18-2003, 02:30 AM

1. it's a chevy
2. i don't have to worry about smog so i can do what i like what the engine.
3. the chicks always turn to look when they hear me before they see me cruise by.

Beefcake · 12-18-2003, 03:51 PM

all the same reasons you guys have,

Plus:

I love driving my rusted up ’72 c20 to the GM tech center... parking it next to the executives 80k+ vehicle. Parking just close enough for the fat…fer to squeeze though his driver side door.

Im contract by the way.

12-14-2003, 01:20 AM	#51
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	On my 68 burb: Starter: $29 bucks Fuel pump: $15 18 mpg insurance: $125 Payment: $0 On my mom's 98 suburban: Starter: $300 Fuel pump:$99 16 mpg insurance: $900 Payment:$300 __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

12-14-2003, 01:36 AM	#52
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	That one day I'll be driving it instead of restoring it. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

12-14-2003, 02:07 AM	#54
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	I like my truck because..... IT'S MINE!

12-14-2003, 05:45 AM	#56
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	The satisfaction that I did everything myself. That's priceless. The work that I've done on my truck has helped me get three jobs including my current job. Where else can you get such great experience. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-14-2003, 05:53 AM	#57
fast14 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	I like the way everybody always asks if I want to sell it and I just say nope and they are sooo jealous!! LOL __________________ Just a little crazy 1970 chevy full size half ton, soon to be one ton running gear, 350 turbo, 205 case, 355c.i.

12-14-2003, 02:28 AM	#55
70TRK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 5	For me, the ability to fix most of the problems associated with this generation of trucks without having to fork out $$100's of dollars to a dealer not knowing what they may have done. I am very proud when my 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son ask me to pick them up from school in the "red" truck. I also appreciate the thumbs up I get when I drive down the road and am at a stopsign. Jason... 70 stepside, 400ci, TH350 President Yuma Classic Truck Club Yuma, AZ

12-14-2003, 06:01 AM	#58
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	the turning heads as a rumble by people telling me " nice truck" never having to rent a U-Haul the incrediable dependablity of a 350 (240k miles and still going) That it's made in the USA .... not over seas or mexico __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

12-14-2003, 11:17 AM	#59
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Mainly because it's my first and my dad let me have it when I was 8 and let gave me the spare key sure do wish I had the original 67 key dang __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-14-2003, 01:14 PM	#60
my68beatertruck GOT JACK??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 122	best fuel mileage i have ever gotten out of any vehicle!! i haven't burned more than 5 gallons of gas in the last 2 years!! Then again, it hasn't really moved much in the last 2 years... __________________ 68 C-10 250", 200R-4, LWB 04 F350 dually V-10, 6-spd 72 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

12-14-2003, 01:26 PM	#61
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	For me it's not just one thing, I love the styling of the body and grille, I can work on every piece of it myself, and it's paid for, I get compliments on the sound of it, when driving down the road seeing people's heads turn to look at it,getting a thumbs up or a smile and nod, and I am constantly getting offers to buy it, but I wouldn't sell it for anything!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

12-14-2003, 02:31 PM	#62
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Everything you guys said is what I would say to a 67-72 truckaholic but to most people I just tell them; "If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand." __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-14-2003, 08:50 PM	#63
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	I love the style of the 67-72 trucks, and especially the 71-72 egg crate grille. My truck specifically? I like it because it's MINE, and its got posi! __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

12-15-2003, 10:58 PM	#64
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Style, lines, the look on the rice ball when he can't pass me, and the fact wrenches fall on the garage floor when I drop them... __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

12-16-2003, 09:12 PM	#65
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	A. They look awesome B. You don't gotta be affraid of it when you use it C. They'll haul triple what they are rated for D. You can buy 20 of them for a new one and have one for every day of the week Well maybe not, but how many of us here have more than one __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

12-17-2003, 03:06 AM	#67
twobrats71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rusk, Texas Posts: 37	Dang, how can you not enjoy seeing one coming down the road? They're the last truly good looking truck out there. A very tough look with great lines. Nowadays, they're all starting to look similar. Plus, not everyone can say they have a classic like we can! PLUS, did you see what Arnold picked as his first vehicle to drive in Terminator 3? Y'all check it out...Brought a tear to my eye! __________________ Bryan http://community.webshots.com/user/twobrats71 1971 C-10 Short/Wide (see pics in link) Lexus Absolutely Red Air Ride American Racing Torque Thrust II's (17x8 front/17x11 rear) Chevy 350, Street & Performance Ram Jet 700R4 Transmission, 3.73 gears 4 wheel disc brakes 2 1/2" exhaust with dual Flowmasters Vintage Air Gaylord Cover Wife's Ride: 2002 Pewter Camaro SS (see pics at link)



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12-17-2003, 03:40 AM	#68
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	I own both all my trucks. i might have more in my 67 than my 96, but when im done with my 67. Like a lot of the other younger people here said: I've done all the work myself or with my dad. I own it and im the sole funder of it. And when its done, im going to be able to drive it around and like it better than my newer truck. Among many other things also, theres an endless list __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

12-17-2003, 04:25 AM	#69
75-K5 Bucket of Bolts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 455	Cheap plates, cheap insurance, cheap parts __________________ This is the project that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend....

12-17-2003, 12:33 PM	#70
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Dad's gift, planning it around the table countless times, and when I miss him (passed away two month ago) I have something tangible to do to feel somewhat close to him. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

12-17-2003, 01:34 PM	#71
kevin's 4X4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: hollister ca Posts: 101	What do you like about your truck the most? because the chicks dig it ! __________________ FYI : Kevin's 4x4 is also know as landon4421 ! The boy wants an avatar !

12-17-2003, 02:41 PM	#72
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I like mine because I look good in it.

12-17-2003, 05:52 PM	#73
go-fast69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Platte, NE Posts: 50	Because the four headlight look on the GMC's look just plain mean. __________________ 69 swb GMC, 402 BB, 3:73 posi, 3" exhaust, forever a work in progress

12-18-2003, 02:30 AM	#74
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	1. it's a chevy 2. i don't have to worry about smog so i can do what i like what the engine. 3. the chicks always turn to look when they hear me before they see me cruise by. __________________

12-18-2003, 03:51 PM	#75
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	all the same reasons you guys have, Plus: I love driving my rusted up ’72 c20 to the GM tech center... parking it next to the executives 80k+ vehicle. Parking just close enough for the fat…fer to squeeze though his driver side door. Im contract by the way. __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

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