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ak*man · 04-03-2012, 03:53 AM

I know that being in AK I'm probably behind everyone else as to when I can roll the C10 out for some summer driving fun. Today I was pushing it. I had to tow the 68 through the snow up my driveway to get it to pavement, but it was a warm spring day and the roads had dried out even though the snow isn't gone. It was a blast finally getting in the first drive of spring. So, when do you guys finally take your rigs out for the first spin of the year?

MikeyMan · 04-03-2012, 04:45 AM

What a timely thread.

Mine will start this Wednesday. Just got done replacing cab mounts, fuel lines & filters, and lower radiator hose and anti-freeze. Monday, I put the chrome rims back on and fired it up. I'll bolt the bench seat in today, and nice sunny weather in Chicago on Wednesday for the first drive of the season.

cdowns · 04-03-2012, 05:18 AM

my driving season started about 1964

**screaminchevypickup** · 04-03-2012, 05:33 AM

^^^^^

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JointTech · 04-03-2012, 05:41 AM

wth is all that white stuff on the ground? Season? Its always 75 here.

mcmlxix · 04-03-2012, 06:07 AM

27/4 - 365

**steelhorse** · 04-03-2012, 10:52 AM

I ride my Harley year round.Why would I park my truck?

50bomb · 04-03-2012, 10:58 AM

Yup We drive are classics here all year round. Mine is not drivable yet but when i had other older truck/car i would drive them as my daily.

Mayo · 04-03-2012, 11:00 AM

Mine is my daily driver so it never stops.
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bbadfred · 04-03-2012, 11:28 AM

Yesterday!!! First drive in my truck, drove 45 miles was a great feeling!! Not done yet but mostly minor stuff to do to finish.

Redleg · 04-03-2012, 12:39 PM

Usually driving season is about 615 every morning when i leave for work.

pat 70/71 · 04-03-2012, 12:54 PM

I drive mine every day of the year. On the odd chance of rain I'll still drive it. cheers, Pat
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Coley · 04-03-2012, 12:58 PM

We can and do year round driving pretty easily around here. We only get a couple of days of snow...maybe.
However, I take my truck off the road for a really specific reason other than weather. That is to keep the novelty of it when I re-license it in the spring. I always love that day when I put the insurance back on it and take it for its first jaunt....and definitely helps keep then truck 'special'.

On rainy cool/cold winter days I would just as soon be running around town getting my 'other' vehicle dirty...and it does get better mileage!!

My two bits.
Coley

DaBigKahuna · 04-03-2012, 01:07 PM

Jan. 1st.. and it usually ends around Dec. 31.

That's what we get for living in So Cal ;-)

96blazr · 04-03-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

my driving season started about 1964

Since we had a warm winter and no snow at all here in Northern Virginia, I've been going out on most weekends (When it's not raining, of course).

Schwinn · 04-03-2012, 01:37 PM

Everybody already beat me to all the jokes about living in in the sunny states. I live in Southern California and I ride a few different motorcycles to work everyday all year around and the chance it rains I drive a car. My Blazer sits in the garage looking for a excuse to cruise it to my kids soccer games or baseball or a beach cruise. One of these days I have to Cruise my large KTM enduro up to Alaska in the Spring.

rsavage · 04-03-2012, 02:23 PM

Had them out in mid March which was the warmest March here on record. Even took a motorcycle ride. Normally the first ride is sometime in later April when the spring rain has washed the winter salt off the roads. They use so much road salt in the Northeast that your rides would be virtually vaporized in one winter's use.

68gmsee · 04-03-2012, 03:40 PM

My non a/c truck driving usually slows down May to July. That's when the weather starts to get somewhat uncomfortable in this part of the state. By August and Sept. it's usually in the high 90's to 110 and I only drive it early in the A.M.

**Clyde65** · 04-03-2012, 05:56 PM

I drive mine whenever, except for in Dallas, too many dangerous drivers there for me.

Chevys10dr · 04-03-2012, 05:59 PM

Mine sorta started 2 weeks ago on saturday, took her out to stretch her legs saturday, sunday it snowed a few inches, and again last weekend the samething saturday and sunday it snowed again. So its going to be a few more weeks before she hit the road again.

Hubscrub · 04-03-2012, 10:11 PM

mines about over lol it too hot here to drive with no ac been in the 80s for weeks

knsmodels · 04-03-2012, 11:32 PM

mines a 4X4 so my driving season doesnt end......

cool1972gmc truck · 04-04-2012, 09:25 AM

I DRIVE IT EVERY DAY!! RAIN OR SNOW!!

rsavage · 04-04-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cool1972gmc truck

I DRIVE IT EVERY DAY!! RAIN OR SNOW!!

About two seasons of doing that where I live would result in a pile of rust dust.

Shyguy · 04-04-2012, 11:20 AM

Hopefully before the summer is over I will have my '67 swb stepper back on the road. I usually drive mine whenever they are not salting the roads.

04-03-2012, 03:53 AM	#1
ak*man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 31	When does your driving season start? I know that being in AK I'm probably behind everyone else as to when I can roll the C10 out for some summer driving fun. Today I was pushing it. I had to tow the 68 through the snow up my driveway to get it to pavement, but it was a warm spring day and the roads had dried out even though the snow isn't gone. It was a blast finally getting in the first drive of spring. So, when do you guys finally take your rigs out for the first spin of the year? Attached Images

04-03-2012, 04:45 AM	#2
MikeyMan Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.W. Chicago, IL. Posts: 317	Re: When does your driving season start? What a timely thread. Mine will start this Wednesday. Just got done replacing cab mounts, fuel lines & filters, and lower radiator hose and anti-freeze. Monday, I put the chrome rims back on and fired it up. I'll bolt the bench seat in today, and nice sunny weather in Chicago on Wednesday for the first drive of the season.

04-03-2012, 05:18 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: When does your driving season start? my driving season started about 1964 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: When does your driving season start? wth is all that white stuff on the ground? Season? Its always 75 here. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

04-03-2012, 06:07 AM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: When does your driving season start? 27/4 - 365 __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

04-03-2012, 10:52 AM	#7
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: When does your driving season start? I ride my Harley year round.Why would I park my truck?

04-03-2012, 10:58 AM	#8
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: When does your driving season start? Yup We drive are classics here all year round. Mine is not drivable yet but when i had other older truck/car i would drive them as my daily. Last edited by 50bomb; 04-03-2012 at 11:20 AM.

04-03-2012, 11:00 AM	#9
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: When does your driving season start? Mine is my daily driver so it never stops. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

04-03-2012, 11:28 AM	#10
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: When does your driving season start? Yesterday!!! First drive in my truck, drove 45 miles was a great feeling!! Not done yet but mostly minor stuff to do to finish.

04-03-2012, 12:54 PM	#12
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: When does your driving season start? I drive mine every day of the year. On the odd chance of rain I'll still drive it. cheers, Pat Posted via Mobile Device

04-03-2012, 12:58 PM	#13
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: When does your driving season start? We can and do year round driving pretty easily around here. We only get a couple of days of snow...maybe. However, I take my truck off the road for a really specific reason other than weather. That is to keep the novelty of it when I re-license it in the spring. I always love that day when I put the insurance back on it and take it for its first jaunt....and definitely helps keep then truck 'special'. On rainy cool/cold winter days I would just as soon be running around town getting my 'other' vehicle dirty...and it does get better mileage!! My two bits. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

04-03-2012, 01:07 PM	#14
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: When does your driving season start? Jan. 1st.. and it usually ends around Dec. 31. That's what we get for living in So Cal ;-) __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513812

04-03-2012, 01:37 PM	#16
Schwinn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, Escondido, California, Del Dios Hwy Posts: 268	Re: When does your driving season start? Everybody already beat me to all the jokes about living in in the sunny states. I live in Southern California and I ride a few different motorcycles to work everyday all year around and the chance it rains I drive a car. My Blazer sits in the garage looking for a excuse to cruise it to my kids soccer games or baseball or a beach cruise. One of these days I have to Cruise my large KTM enduro up to Alaska in the Spring.

04-03-2012, 02:23 PM	#17
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: When does your driving season start? Had them out in mid March which was the warmest March here on record. Even took a motorcycle ride. Normally the first ride is sometime in later April when the spring rain has washed the winter salt off the roads. They use so much road salt in the Northeast that your rides would be virtually vaporized in one winter's use. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7



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04-03-2012, 03:40 PM	#18
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: When does your driving season start? My non a/c truck driving usually slows down May to July. That's when the weather starts to get somewhat uncomfortable in this part of the state. By August and Sept. it's usually in the high 90's to 110 and I only drive it early in the A.M.

04-03-2012, 05:56 PM	#19
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: When does your driving season start? I drive mine whenever, except for in Dallas, too many dangerous drivers there for me. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-03-2012, 05:59 PM	#20
Chevys10dr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort McMurray, AB Posts: 192	Re: When does your driving season start? Mine sorta started 2 weeks ago on saturday, took her out to stretch her legs saturday, sunday it snowed a few inches, and again last weekend the samething saturday and sunday it snowed again. So its going to be a few more weeks before she hit the road again.

04-03-2012, 10:11 PM	#21
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: When does your driving season start? mines about over lol it too hot here to drive with no ac been in the 80s for weeks __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

04-03-2012, 11:32 PM	#22
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: When does your driving season start? mines a 4X4 so my driving season doesnt end...... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

04-04-2012, 09:25 AM	#23
cool1972gmc truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 59	Re: When does your driving season start? I DRIVE IT EVERY DAY!! RAIN OR SNOW!! __________________

04-04-2012, 11:20 AM	#25
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: When does your driving season start? Hopefully before the summer is over I will have my '67 swb stepper back on the road. I usually drive mine whenever they are not salting the roads. __________________ '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.

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