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Smokin72on20s · 08-30-2004, 02:59 PM

how do you like it? what are you doing as far as security purposes? post a pic of your daily driver.

1986Silverado · 08-30-2004, 03:17 PM

Drive mine daily and if I had a/c I would love it

No need to secure mine, just lock the doors and take the keys out. My truck is parked in a very well lit parking lot with police and security patrolling in regular intervals.

cochino12 · 08-30-2004, 03:22 PM

I used to drive mine everyday snow/ shine, I had to get something else to drive though since it got so beat up, keyed, backed into, broken into twice (almost). Now I have an exploder to beat up daily ha ha.

LOHRTBT · 08-30-2004, 03:48 PM

Used to drive it everyday. But now Have my T/A or Bike. Need to fix the crap that got messed up driving it everyday now!! lol

Prerunner1982 · 08-30-2004, 03:59 PM

yes i drive it daily, not as much as i use to and probably more than i will later on... once i get my tbird going it will be my daily...neither have A/C though...

as far as security, i have a hidden kill switch.....

the baron · 08-30-2004, 04:41 PM

Yeah , I used to drive my former 1979 C-10 daily , commuting to my work , about 120 miles a day...

I drive now daily a 1977 Impala

stiil working ( too slowly ) on my Burb , and once that one is done , it will become my DD

cliffsta · 08-30-2004, 05:54 PM

yep. 5 miles to school and 5 miles back everyday, plus whatever else. When its your only vehicle its your daily driver

Slonaker · 08-30-2004, 06:07 PM

I drive mine daily, when it runs.

It seems that is is often partially disassembled while I try to fix the broken stuff.

Slonaker

SledBurban · 08-30-2004, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

I drive mine daily, when it runs.

It seems that is is often partially disassembled while I try to fix the broken stuff.

Slonaker

man thats a clean shorty....

**N2TRUX** · 08-30-2004, 07:13 PM

Nope, my 77 is a fair weather cruiser. It was really nice out last night so I went to dinner in it. It's not a trailer queen (yet), but it takes a lot of extra work to clean everything after it's been in the rain.

My 04 Dodge QC is my daily driver....

BaggedC10 · 08-30-2004, 07:18 PM

I'm building my truck to be driven but not everyday. No plans for A/C, heater, or windshield wipers.

82 Silverado 4X · 08-30-2004, 08:00 PM

I bought my truck 3 years ago to use mainly in our winter snow and salt but, because the air works and it is so darn dependable I use it every day for work and running around. Using it as my DD really helps keep the mileage down on my conversion van which would cost a lot more to replace.

No security needed: No matter how many gizmos you put on something to protect it, if someone really wants it, something off it or out of it, badly enough, they'll get it.

Besides no matter where I park it there will always be another vehicle around that would look more worthwhile stealing than my old Chevy truck.

SanitysBane · 08-30-2004, 08:07 PM

yup, daily driven, if the truck doesn't run, i walk, just back and from school and where ever else i need to go. as far as sucirty, its not much, just 1 toggle switch for the fuel pump, i don't care to much if it gets stolen, just an excuse to do a frame up early

**Palf70Step** · 08-30-2004, 08:13 PM

Daughter drives the 82 daily, the 96 is my daily ride. The 70 someday will move again under it's own steam.

gchemist · 08-30-2004, 08:18 PM

Mine is half a daily driver. I rotate my trucks through the week. I keep them both running at all times. Never know when one will need to be parked for maintenance. Like now. BADBOW has been parked for almost 2 weeks. I need to get the A/C fixed. Looks like the compressor is shot.

I'll try to get to it this week.

1985K10 · 08-30-2004, 08:43 PM

Mines been a daily driver since August 31, 2002. After 6 months of body work it was on the road, a month later the tranny went. I replaced it with free one, been great driver in snow, mud, and everyday. I put 16K on it since I first started driving it.

screwballl · 08-31-2004, 07:15 PM

yes mine is a daily driver...
76GMC lwb 2wd c1500, tired 350 with new Edelbrock 600cfm carb, Michelin XCX 31x10.50s... small rust spots on bottom of door (smaller then a dime) but otherwise a straight body and clean.

security? this is a very low crime area so i dont worry too much, besides with the problems ive had starting it (hopefully fixed now but not sure), i doubt they would know the trick to getting it started either lol

SCOTI · 08-31-2004, 07:44 PM

Well my 68 is the daily ride but since its clutch gave up the ghost & a new 408/700R4 is in the works, my 74 has been doing the daily grind for several months now. Security is 2 independent kill switches . . .....

Slonaker · 08-31-2004, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SledBurban

man thats a clean shorty....

Thanks! It took me 18 months of casual looking to find one this nice.

Slonaker

texan1186 · 08-31-2004, 08:26 PM

here is my daily driver. i just got done lowering it at work today so i'll have to take some new pics, but this is how it was.

**76sierraclassic** · 08-31-2004, 10:43 PM

My '76 is somewhat of a daily driver. I drive 85 miles round trip to work every day on the interstate, and I don't like to drive it at those speeds. I have a 2000 Nissan Crew Cab 2wd that I drive to work. I do drive the '76 around town all the time to save mileage on my Nissan, and I'll drive it to work once a month or so (like today). I just take the back roads and keep it at a reasonable speed. It needs a little engine work. It still runs strong with 141,000 miles, but it has a lifter that is making noise and it has a bit of an oil leak which I think is coming from the rear of the intake. I'm hoping to get these 2 things fixed soon.

As for security, I just take out the keys and lock the doors. As was mentioned above, if someone wants it bad enough, they'll take it any way.

This is not the best pic of my truck, but it's the latest.

the baron · 09-01-2004, 03:34 AM

76sierraClassic ,

I really love your truck , it is in that color scheme that I would repaint my Burb...

88Jimmy4x4 · 09-01-2004, 08:04 AM

I drive mine 100 miles round trip everyday, its about 50:50 hwy/cty. I enjoy driving it, its nice because you just dont see that many during the week so mine kinds sticks out in the crowd at the redlight

**76sierraclassic** · 09-01-2004, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the baron

76sierraClassic ,

I really love your truck , it is in that color scheme that I would repaint my Burb...

Thanks for the compliment. The original paint was a little darker gray, but I like the way it turned out.

Mike

Tom · 09-01-2004, 01:16 PM

Both of mine have been daily drivers, right now its the 79. The 78 was my daily all threw high school and a little after [about 4yrs]
The 79 has been doing it for another 4yrs now- either Im going to keep driving it or else trade it for a sweet 92 GT stang I've been eyeing.....

08-30-2004, 02:59 PM	#1
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	Do you drive your truck daily? how do you like it? what are you doing as far as security purposes? post a pic of your daily driver. __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

08-30-2004, 03:17 PM	#2
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	Drive mine daily and if I had a/c I would love it No need to secure mine, just lock the doors and take the keys out. My truck is parked in a very well lit parking lot with police and security patrolling in regular intervals. Attached Images __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

08-30-2004, 03:22 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I used to drive mine everyday snow/ shine, I had to get something else to drive though since it got so beat up, keyed, backed into, broken into twice (almost). Now I have an exploder to beat up daily ha ha. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-30-2004, 03:48 PM	#4
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Used to drive it everyday. But now Have my T/A or Bike. Need to fix the crap that got messed up driving it everyday now!! lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-30-2004, 03:59 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	yes i drive it daily, not as much as i use to and probably more than i will later on... once i get my tbird going it will be my daily...neither have A/C though... as far as security, i have a hidden kill switch..... Attached Images

08-30-2004, 04:41 PM	#6
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Yeah , I used to drive my former 1979 C-10 daily , commuting to my work , about 120 miles a day... I drive now daily a 1977 Impala stiil working ( too slowly ) on my Burb , and once that one is done , it will become my DD __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

08-30-2004, 05:54 PM	#7
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yep. 5 miles to school and 5 miles back everyday, plus whatever else. When its your only vehicle its your daily driver __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-30-2004, 06:07 PM	#8
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I drive mine daily, when it runs. It seems that is is often partially disassembled while I try to fix the broken stuff. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

08-30-2004, 07:13 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Nope, my 77 is a fair weather cruiser. It was really nice out last night so I went to dinner in it. It's not a trailer queen (yet), but it takes a lot of extra work to clean everything after it's been in the rain. My 04 Dodge QC is my daily driver.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-30-2004, 07:18 PM	#11
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I'm building my truck to be driven but not everyday. No plans for A/C, heater, or windshield wipers. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

08-30-2004, 08:00 PM	#12
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	I bought my truck 3 years ago to use mainly in our winter snow and salt but, because the air works and it is so darn dependable I use it every day for work and running around. Using it as my DD really helps keep the mileage down on my conversion van which would cost a lot more to replace. No security needed: No matter how many gizmos you put on something to protect it, if someone really wants it, something off it or out of it, badly enough, they'll get it. Besides no matter where I park it there will always be another vehicle around that would look more worthwhile stealing than my old Chevy truck. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

08-30-2004, 08:07 PM	#13
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	yup, daily driven, if the truck doesn't run, i walk, just back and from school and where ever else i need to go. as far as sucirty, its not much, just 1 toggle switch for the fuel pump, i don't care to much if it gets stolen, just an excuse to do a frame up early Attached Images __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

08-30-2004, 08:13 PM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Daughter drives the 82 daily, the 96 is my daily ride. The 70 someday will move again under it's own steam. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-30-2004, 08:18 PM	#15
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Mine is half a daily driver. I rotate my trucks through the week. I keep them both running at all times. Never know when one will need to be parked for maintenance. Like now. BADBOW has been parked for almost 2 weeks. I need to get the A/C fixed. Looks like the compressor is shot. I'll try to get to it this week. Attached Images __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-30-2004, 08:43 PM	#16
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	Mines been a daily driver since August 31, 2002. After 6 months of body work it was on the road, a month later the tranny went. I replaced it with free one, been great driver in snow, mud, and everyday. I put 16K on it since I first started driving it. Attached Images __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~



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08-31-2004, 07:15 PM	#17
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	yes mine is a daily driver... 76GMC lwb 2wd c1500, tired 350 with new Edelbrock 600cfm carb, Michelin XCX 31x10.50s... small rust spots on bottom of door (smaller then a dime) but otherwise a straight body and clean. security? this is a very low crime area so i dont worry too much, besides with the problems ive had starting it (hopefully fixed now but not sure), i doubt they would know the trick to getting it started either lol __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

08-31-2004, 07:44 PM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Well my 68 is the daily ride but since its clutch gave up the ghost & a new 408/700R4 is in the works, my 74 has been doing the daily grind for several months now. Security is 2 independent kill switches . . ..... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-31-2004, 08:26 PM	#20
texan1186 Under Major Construction Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: harker heights, tx Posts: 120	here is my daily driver. i just got done lowering it at work today so i'll have to take some new pics, but this is how it was. Attached Images __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/700r4 see it here

08-31-2004, 10:43 PM	#21
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	My '76 is somewhat of a daily driver. I drive 85 miles round trip to work every day on the interstate, and I don't like to drive it at those speeds. I have a 2000 Nissan Crew Cab 2wd that I drive to work. I do drive the '76 around town all the time to save mileage on my Nissan, and I'll drive it to work once a month or so (like today). I just take the back roads and keep it at a reasonable speed. It needs a little engine work. It still runs strong with 141,000 miles, but it has a lifter that is making noise and it has a bit of an oil leak which I think is coming from the rear of the intake. I'm hoping to get these 2 things fixed soon. As for security, I just take out the keys and lock the doors. As was mentioned above, if someone wants it bad enough, they'll take it any way. This is not the best pic of my truck, but it's the latest. Attached Images

09-01-2004, 03:34 AM	#22
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	76sierraClassic , I really love your truck , it is in that color scheme that I would repaint my Burb... __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

09-01-2004, 08:04 AM	#23
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	I drive mine 100 miles round trip everyday, its about 50:50 hwy/cty. I enjoy driving it, its nice because you just dont see that many during the week so mine kinds sticks out in the crowd at the redlight __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

09-01-2004, 01:16 PM	#25
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Both of mine have been daily drivers, right now its the 79. The 78 was my daily all threw high school and a little after [about 4yrs] The 79 has been doing it for another 4yrs now- either Im going to keep driving it or else trade it for a sweet 92 GT stang I've been eyeing..... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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