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cochino12 · 12-04-2003, 02:55 PM

who here uses there truck as a daily driver? I drive my truck just about everyday it's not snowing or raining and I wouldn't consider it a daily driver. I'm lookin at some ebay cars and people call em daily drivers? I hope not.

gldevall · 12-04-2003, 03:03 PM

Back and forth to work 5 days a week. Haul lawnmowers, pull trailer with 4 -wheeler. It is more than my daily driver, it is my daily driver/work truck. LOL and 14 sec 1/4 miles

SCOTI · 12-04-2003, 03:22 PM

Since I have 2 that are driveable, I alternate during the week. But, even though I don't drive each one everyday, neither gets preferred treatment as both sit in the driveway..... night & day, rain or shine.

78SilveradoSWB · 12-04-2003, 03:30 PM

Use to drive my C-10 as a daily driver, but now its sitting in the driveway since late summer waiting for me to install the new waterpump, new radiator, new alternator, new electric fans, new heater core, new belts, new hoses, etc. Can't seem to get motivated right now. Been driving my mom's 94 Grand Prix which doesn't help the urgency of finishing up the truck.

LOHRTBT · 12-04-2003, 03:32 PM

Mine was up until I got the t/a. Every day , snow and rain included.

No one believed me lol

Tom · 12-04-2003, 04:02 PM

My 79 goes 85miles a day round trip just to work and back. Add another 30 or so at night from just cruising. My 78 used to be a daily until it killed itself one night and got borken into the next night. At that point I changed everything including the cam which ment no more daily driver

**old Rusty C10** · 12-04-2003, 04:03 PM

i drive mine almost every day depends on what im doin if im bebopin around town my 86 is used if im goin on longer trips i take the ranger cause its better on gas. Once i get motivated and do the front end id take my 86 anywhere including cross country

Izzy · 12-04-2003, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
Mine was up until I got the t/a. Every day , snow and rain included. No one believed me lol

That's because everyone knows it's got holes all over the place for snow and rain to get in.

Lynx · 12-04-2003, 04:35 PM

I consider mine a daily drive casue its the only one i got! i drive 15 mins too and from college each day, and everywhere else i need to go throughout the week.

Ben

Slonaker · 12-04-2003, 04:45 PM

I drive mine daily when it is running. That hasn't been often lately, but I am just about done with everything. It is time to put some miles on it.

Slonaker

LOHRTBT · 12-04-2003, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveeightchevy

That's because everyone knows it's got holes all over the place for snow and rain to get in.

Yeah...it does now thanks to the snow/rain!! lol

Jim Molloy · 12-04-2003, 05:16 PM

Driven my 79 back and forth to work(30mi) every day since I've
bought it.

If it was nicer weather I'd drive my vert or bike ,but I'm old and
cold.

79BIG10 · 12-04-2003, 07:29 PM

I drive mine 5 days a week as well. No time for me to really tear down and work on it with no other trasnportation. Wife drives her truck and I drive mine. With different schedules and different places working hard to use only one.

1985K10 · 12-04-2003, 08:03 PM

Drive mine 7 days a week. Maybe drivin it to Boston Mass from North Western Connecticut tommarow, probably a 5hr trip one way.

TIMSPEED · 12-04-2003, 08:35 PM

My C10 used to be my daily driver, then I got my saturn...but I think my C10 is back to being my daily driver...because gas prices finally went back down to a buck and a half a gallon.

BaggedC10 · 12-04-2003, 09:09 PM

"Garage Queen" during the winter. It will be my DD from spring to fall though.

phantom dually · 12-04-2003, 09:21 PM

I dont drive mine. Oh yeah its in a MILLION pieces!! I have 94 C2500 that I drive daily or my wifes 99 Camaro z28.

bagged74 · 12-04-2003, 10:25 PM

I used to drive mine everyday, until I bought my 68 stepside about 6 weeks ago. Now I drive it daily, because The blazer is finally getting some well deserved attention in the shop.

r0lf- · 12-04-2003, 11:03 PM

Everyday.

Low87 · 12-04-2003, 11:24 PM

Mine used to be, drove it everywhere and used it as a work truck (still has some epoxy on the bed). I'd like to get it back to a regular driver instead of just fixing it and driving it for a week before something else goes wrong.

7T7 · 12-05-2003, 12:20 AM

I drove mine daily from the day I got it back in 77 until a year and a half ago when it went into my shop for a much needed up date. Motor is done. Wheels just came in today!!!! Now its time to narrow the rear end. then bags, then paint. After all of that I think it’s daily driving days will be over.
And to think when I started I told myself "I’m just going to rebuild that old engine"
Looks like another garage queen.

84Stepper · 12-05-2003, 01:10 AM

I used to drive mine everywhere until I got 373'3. For me to get to OKC and back takes about half a tank hauling butt on the highway. But it's all worth it when I race someone. I make my friends drive anywhere far away.

apstguy · 12-05-2003, 01:32 AM

I drive it everyday.

**N2TRUX** · 12-05-2003, 01:41 AM

77 Cheyenne= Garage Queen
82 Blazer= Shop Ornament

bigblock73 · 12-05-2003, 01:46 AM

73=dust collector/permanant-never ending project

77=summer fair weather cruiser

12-04-2003, 02:55 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	driven daily? who here uses there truck as a daily driver? I drive my truck just about everyday it's not snowing or raining and I wouldn't consider it a daily driver. I'm lookin at some ebay cars and people call em daily drivers? I hope not. __________________ 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

12-04-2003, 03:03 PM	#2
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Back and forth to work 5 days a week. Haul lawnmowers, pull trailer with 4 -wheeler. It is more than my daily driver, it is my daily driver/work truck. LOL and 14 sec 1/4 miles __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

12-04-2003, 03:22 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Since I have 2 that are driveable, I alternate during the week. But, even though I don't drive each one everyday, neither gets preferred treatment as both sit in the driveway..... night & day, rain or shine. __________________ 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.*

12-04-2003, 03:30 PM	#4
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Use to drive my C-10 as a daily driver, but now its sitting in the driveway since late summer waiting for me to install the new waterpump, new radiator, new alternator, new electric fans, new heater core, new belts, new hoses, etc. Can't seem to get motivated right now. Been driving my mom's 94 Grand Prix which doesn't help the urgency of finishing up the truck. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

12-04-2003, 03:32 PM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Mine was up until I got the t/a. Every day , snow and rain included. No one believed me 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

12-04-2003, 04:02 PM	#6
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	My 79 goes 85miles a day round trip just to work and back. Add another 30 or so at night from just cruising. My 78 used to be a daily until it killed itself one night and got borken into the next night. At that point I changed everything including the cam which ment no more daily driver __________________ -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.

12-04-2003, 04:03 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	i drive mine almost every day depends on what im doin if im bebopin around town my 86 is used if im goin on longer trips i take the ranger cause its better on gas. Once i get motivated and do the front end id take my 86 anywhere including cross country __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-04-2003, 04:35 PM	#9
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	I consider mine a daily drive casue its the only one i got! i drive 15 mins too and from college each day, and everywhere else i need to go throughout the week. Ben __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

12-04-2003, 04:45 PM	#10
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I drive mine daily when it is running. That hasn't been often lately, but I am just about done with everything. It is time to put some miles on it. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

12-04-2003, 05:16 PM	#12
Jim Molloy Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Albany,OR Posts: 49	Driven my 79 back and forth to work(30mi) every day since I've bought it. If it was nicer weather I'd drive my vert or bike ,but I'm old and cold. __________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside 250-6,auto. 1981 Suzuki 850 70's Chopper,Springer,hardtail,750 Suzuki engine '84 Stang-wife's

12-04-2003, 07:29 PM	#13
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I drive mine 5 days a week as well. No time for me to really tear down and work on it with no other trasnportation. Wife drives her truck and I drive mine. With different schedules and different places working hard to use only one. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-04-2003, 08:03 PM	#14
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	Drive mine 7 days a week. Maybe drivin it to Boston Mass from North Western Connecticut tommarow, probably a 5hr trip one way. __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

12-04-2003, 08:35 PM	#15
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	My C10 used to be my daily driver, then I got my saturn...but I think my C10 is back to being my daily driver...because gas prices finally went back down to a buck and a half a gallon. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

12-04-2003, 09:09 PM	#16
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	"Garage Queen" during the winter. It will be my DD from spring to fall though. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

12-04-2003, 09:21 PM	#17
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I dont drive mine. Oh yeah its in a MILLION pieces!! I have 94 C2500 that I drive daily or my wifes 99 Camaro z28. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448



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12-04-2003, 10:25 PM	#18
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	I used to drive mine everyday, until I bought my 68 stepside about 6 weeks ago. Now I drive it daily, because The blazer is finally getting some well deserved attention in the shop.

12-04-2003, 11:03 PM	#19
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Everyday. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-04-2003, 11:24 PM	#20
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Mine used to be, drove it everywhere and used it as a work truck (still has some epoxy on the bed). I'd like to get it back to a regular driver instead of just fixing it and driving it for a week before something else goes wrong. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

12-05-2003, 12:20 AM	#21
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	I drove mine daily from the day I got it back in 77 until a year and a half ago when it went into my shop for a much needed up date. Motor is done. Wheels just came in today!!!! Now its time to narrow the rear end. then bags, then paint. After all of that I think it’s daily driving days will be over. And to think when I started I told myself "I’m just going to rebuild that old engine" Looks like another garage queen.

12-05-2003, 01:10 AM	#22
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	I used to drive mine everywhere until I got 373'3. For me to get to OKC and back takes about half a tank hauling butt on the highway. But it's all worth it when I race someone. I make my friends drive anywhere far away. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

12-05-2003, 01:32 AM	#23
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I drive it everyday. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

12-05-2003, 01:41 AM	#24
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	77 Cheyenne= Garage Queen 82 Blazer= Shop Ornament __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-05-2003, 01:46 AM	#25
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	73=dust collector/permanant-never ending project 77=summer fair weather cruiser __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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