how may DD's and what makes you do it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cparman · 12-20-2009, 07:28 PM

The title kind of says it all I think. I had a VERY nice Chevelle that I never drove, and told myself that the next old ride I own I will drive or not own it! I drive my 69 almost every day to work and back and where ever I need to go. I will admit to having a small circle of where I need to go. It was 50 here today, and drove my Blazer 20 miles just cause I could! SO, WHAT MAKES YA DO IT?

coolbus4us · 12-20-2009, 07:34 PM

My burb is my DD/kid hauler/hockey gear transport/toy hauler. I drive it every singe day. I make a 150 mile round trip once a week for hockey and drive all over town every day.
It is a simple truck, no power steering or power brakes, no silly smog crap either. Just a nice mild 350cu that gets us from place to place in style and quickly.

Shyguy · 12-20-2009, 07:42 PM

I have two drivers.

My '71 C-10 lwb stepper I drive at least once a week to visit relatives in a small town not far (5 miles) away.

The '67 C-10 swb stepper is used around the farm to haul stuff, it has a l6 250 with a compound 4 speed.

I am an old guy so to speak and driving my old trucks instead of my newer '92 reminds me of the old days and many good memories.

When I drive them I have a different frame of mind and enjoy the drive and am not in a hurry.

I guess it may be an old guy thing.

Danny

big_al_71 · 12-20-2009, 07:56 PM

I tell my self the same thing every day, why do I own a garage ornament? I try to drive as much as possible but I dont, I might drive it once or twice a week at most.

Sinister · 12-20-2009, 07:59 PM

Mine's a daily driver as well. Wouldn't want to drive anything else.

creamsicle68 · 12-20-2009, 08:07 PM

i drive my 68 daily because its the only truck i have that runs haha

powell72 · 12-20-2009, 08:20 PM

I drive my truck everyday, I think new cars are boring and ugly for the most part. All the mechanicals are dialed in and reliable on my truck but the body is unrestored so it's a lot easier to do it everyday without worrying or feeling guilty.

hchad18 · 12-20-2009, 08:30 PM

I would love to drive mine everyday and I did when I drove my 83. It drove me crazy, every rattle, creak, vibration, it was no fun. My father always told me never rely on you project as a DD. I could not do this when I was younger because I could not afford to have both. Now I do, I have a new truck that doesn't drive me crazy because I don't care about it and I have my wagon and my 71 that don't drive me crazy because I drive them once or twice a week. Its worked for me. I drive them hard when I drive them, but I wouldn't be happy with them as daily drivers.

coolbus4us · 12-20-2009, 08:35 PM

Mine doesn't have rattles or anything that spooks me outa driving it.

I guess I got lucky. Aside from my loud a$$ exhaust its a pretty chill quiet ride.

Hottrucks · 12-20-2009, 08:54 PM

Ummm I'll take answer D all of the above besides go from hauler to haul'n pretty quick.....and beside I have never been a " Hey wanna come over to my house have a beer and LOOK at my cool car" guy..drive'm you ain't gonna do anything t it that hasn't been done to it in the last 30/40 years of its life

haysonj · 12-20-2009, 09:21 PM

Mines pretty much a weekend warrior in the winter but come summer time she'll go back to work

Richard8971 · 12-20-2009, 10:32 PM

I drive my '67 stepper everyday. Unless your vehicle is worth mega $$$'s, fix it up and drive the sucker. I love the complements I get while I drive around, makes it worth all of th effort and wear and tear on my truck!

Don

By the way, nice setup Hayson!!! (drooooollllll)

lytemup454 · 12-20-2009, 10:49 PM

I just pulled mine out of storage. It's winter and likes to snow herein Oregon, but i plan to drive it everyday i can. I took it out tonight to wally world and no problems in the rain. I just put new bfg's and rallys on it, and I'm about to rebuild the front suspension ans breaks. dd is the only way to go for my beater.

**clay68c10** · 12-20-2009, 11:21 PM

I cruise the 68 whenever it's not crappy out, couple times a week. I drove it every day last week. If it got better mileage I might drive it more.
Helped a buddy move today, so it was a win-win. Drove the truck and got free pizza & beer.
One very nice thing about a longbed, you can actually use it.

Rob H. · 12-20-2009, 11:30 PM

When I get mine fixed, it will be a DD worktruck, do it all kinda vehicle. Seems when I was growing up that's what a truck was for, I haven't changed my opinion any. I figure mine's lasted since 67 being used as a truck, why stop now and what ever breaks or rust out can be fixed again!

**LockDoc** · 12-20-2009, 11:50 PM

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I drive one of mine almost every day during good weather.(mostly the White '67) I try not to drive them in the winter when the roads are bad, they just use way too much salt and calcium chloride around here...

LockDoc

nickp51chevy · 12-21-2009, 12:00 AM

I drive my '71 when ever I need to go somewhere here in town for right now. I still have yet to get it above 40mph. I'm still shaking the old girl down. I still don't drive her at night, the gauge lights still don't work yet, but soon I drive her everywhere.

knsmodels · 12-21-2009, 12:14 AM

I put over 25,000 on mine since the resto.....I have a Chevelle in the garage that will be driven once I get it roadworthy again.....I did the whole save it for nice weather and take it to shows thing but I am done with that.....drive it like you stole it why save it for the next guy is my new theory....

Longhorn Man · 12-21-2009, 12:33 AM

they were built to be driven, and nothing I own is worth so much that it needs to be hidden in a garage.
I also like being 'that guy' with the cool old trucks, and I NEVER like blending into the crowd. As soon as someone becomes lost in the general public, they lose part of their identity.

**mikey531** · 12-21-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I drive one of mine almost every day during good weather.(mostly the White '67) I try not to drive them in the winter when the roads are bad, they just use way too much salt and calcium chloride around here...

LockDoc

Amen to that !! Before every snow storm the Maine DOT hauls a trailer of liquid calcium and sprays the road so the snow won't stick. They stopped using sand 5 years ago because of the cleanup and use salt exclusively now. That is why I don't use mine as a DD I want to have something left for my grandchildren.

70clone · 12-21-2009, 03:58 AM

truth be told you do more damage by letting a car sit than if you drive it daily

greasy68 · 12-21-2009, 01:47 PM

I daily drive my 68 and it reminds me of all the stuff I still need to do. If I don't drive it then it will rot. It is overwhelming sometimes since the fix it list is long but I enjoy every little thing I fix. The only time I don't drive it is when it is broke or if I am driving more than 1 other person.

71longbed-brew · 12-21-2009, 01:58 PM

I drive mine everywhere ..plain and simple

**70STOVEBOLT** · 12-21-2009, 03:41 PM

DRIVE 'EM!!! I have driven my 70 every day since I got it 9 years ago. It may not be much to look at, but it gets me where I'm goin, and it has been paid for since day one. And I can actually repair it myself without a computer or special tools when something breaks. It has rattles, squeaks, and whistles but I wouldn't want to drive anything else!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-21-2009, 06:51 PM

I drive my blazer everywhere rain or shine dont care she gets me there..

12-20-2009, 07:28 PM	#1
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	how may DD's and what makes you do it? The title kind of says it all I think. I had a VERY nice Chevelle that I never drove, and told myself that the next old ride I own I will drive or not own it! I drive my 69 almost every day to work and back and where ever I need to go. I will admit to having a small circle of where I need to go. It was 50 here today, and drove my Blazer 20 miles just cause I could! SO, WHAT MAKES YA DO IT?

12-20-2009, 07:34 PM	#2
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? My burb is my DD/kid hauler/hockey gear transport/toy hauler. I drive it every singe day. I make a 150 mile round trip once a week for hockey and drive all over town every day. It is a simple truck, no power steering or power brakes, no silly smog crap either. Just a nice mild 350cu that gets us from place to place in style and quickly. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

12-20-2009, 07:42 PM	#3
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I have two drivers. My '71 C-10 lwb stepper I drive at least once a week to visit relatives in a small town not far (5 miles) away. The '67 C-10 swb stepper is used around the farm to haul stuff, it has a l6 250 with a compound 4 speed. I am an old guy so to speak and driving my old trucks instead of my newer '92 reminds me of the old days and many good memories. When I drive them I have a different frame of mind and enjoy the drive and am not in a hurry. I guess it may be an old guy thing. Danny __________________ '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.

12-20-2009, 07:56 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I tell my self the same thing every day, why do I own a garage ornament? I try to drive as much as possible but I dont, I might drive it once or twice a week at most. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-20-2009, 07:59 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? Mine's a daily driver as well. Wouldn't want to drive anything else. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-20-2009, 08:07 PM	#6
creamsicle68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: levittown, PA Posts: 120	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? i drive my 68 daily because its the only truck i have that runs haha

12-20-2009, 08:20 PM	#7
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I drive my truck everyday, I think new cars are boring and ugly for the most part. All the mechanicals are dialed in and reliable on my truck but the body is unrestored so it's a lot easier to do it everyday without worrying or feeling guilty. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-20-2009, 08:30 PM	#8
hchad18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I would love to drive mine everyday and I did when I drove my 83. It drove me crazy, every rattle, creak, vibration, it was no fun. My father always told me never rely on you project as a DD. I could not do this when I was younger because I could not afford to have both. Now I do, I have a new truck that doesn't drive me crazy because I don't care about it and I have my wagon and my 71 that don't drive me crazy because I drive them once or twice a week. Its worked for me. I drive them hard when I drive them, but I wouldn't be happy with them as daily drivers.

12-20-2009, 08:35 PM	#9
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? Mine doesn't have rattles or anything that spooks me outa driving it. I guess I got lucky. Aside from my loud a$$ exhaust its a pretty chill quiet ride. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

12-20-2009, 08:54 PM	#10
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? Ummm I'll take answer D all of the above besides go from hauler to haul'n pretty quick.....and beside I have never been a " Hey wanna come over to my house have a beer and LOOK at my cool car" guy..drive'm you ain't gonna do anything t it that hasn't been done to it in the last 30/40 years of its life

12-20-2009, 09:21 PM	#11
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? Mines pretty much a weekend warrior in the winter but come summer time she'll go back to work Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

12-20-2009, 10:32 PM	#12
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I drive my '67 stepper everyday. Unless your vehicle is worth mega $$$'s, fix it up and drive the sucker. I love the complements I get while I drive around, makes it worth all of th effort and wear and tear on my truck! Don By the way, nice setup Hayson!!! (drooooollllll) __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 12-20-2009 at 10:33 PM.

12-20-2009, 10:49 PM	#13
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I just pulled mine out of storage. It's winter and likes to snow herein Oregon, but i plan to drive it everyday i can. I took it out tonight to wally world and no problems in the rain. I just put new bfg's and rallys on it, and I'm about to rebuild the front suspension ans breaks. dd is the only way to go for my beater.

12-20-2009, 11:21 PM	#14
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,971	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I cruise the 68 whenever it's not crappy out, couple times a week. I drove it every day last week. If it got better mileage I might drive it more. Helped a buddy move today, so it was a win-win. Drove the truck and got free pizza & beer. One very nice thing about a longbed, you can actually use it. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-20-2009, 11:30 PM	#15
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? When I get mine fixed, it will be a DD worktruck, do it all kinda vehicle. Seems when I was growing up that's what a truck was for, I haven't changed my opinion any. I figure mine's lasted since 67 being used as a truck, why stop now and what ever breaks or rust out can be fixed again! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)



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12-20-2009, 11:50 PM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,591	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? - I drive one of mine almost every day during good weather.(mostly the White '67) I try not to drive them in the winter when the roads are bad, they just use way too much salt and calcium chloride around here... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-21-2009, 12:00 AM	#17
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I drive my '71 when ever I need to go somewhere here in town for right now. I still have yet to get it above 40mph. I'm still shaking the old girl down. I still don't drive her at night, the gauge lights still don't work yet, but soon I drive her everywhere. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

12-21-2009, 12:14 AM	#18
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I put over 25,000 on mine since the resto.....I have a Chevelle in the garage that will be driven once I get it roadworthy again.....I did the whole save it for nice weather and take it to shows thing but I am done with that.....drive it like you stole it why save it for the next guy is my new theory.... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

12-21-2009, 12:33 AM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? they were built to be driven, and nothing I own is worth so much that it needs to be hidden in a garage. I also like being 'that guy' with the cool old trucks, and I NEVER like blending into the crowd. As soon as someone becomes lost in the general public, they lose part of their identity.

12-21-2009, 03:58 AM	#21
70clone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL Posts: 200	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? truth be told you do more damage by letting a car sit than if you drive it daily

12-21-2009, 01:47 PM	#22
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I daily drive my 68 and it reminds me of all the stuff I still need to do. If I don't drive it then it will rot. It is overwhelming sometimes since the fix it list is long but I enjoy every little thing I fix. The only time I don't drive it is when it is broke or if I am driving more than 1 other person. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

12-21-2009, 01:58 PM	#23
71longbed-brew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 63	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? I drive mine everywhere ..plain and simple __________________ 350/th350 Sportsman2 heads Performer Intake 1406 carb 3.42 Eaton Posi

12-21-2009, 03:41 PM	#24
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,333	Re: how may DD's and what makes you do it? DRIVE 'EM!!! I have driven my 70 every day since I got it 9 years ago. It may not be much to look at, but it gets me where I'm goin, and it has been paid for since day one. And I can actually repair it myself without a computer or special tools when something breaks. It has rattles, squeaks, and whistles but I wouldn't want to drive anything else! __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

12-21-2009, 06:51 PM	#25
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