daily driven?

[bcrule1]

i was just wondering how many people daily drive their classic trucks? i really want to buy one but it would have to be my daily driver so im not sure. thanks

[FordeatinZ71]

ehh, mine is my daily driver and it does a great job. a little gas happy, but it gets the job done just the same...

[trickedout420]

i have 2 of these ones a 2wd and the other a 4wd i drive them both the 4wd pulls around 10mpg and the 2wd pulls around 16.. i love them

[GreaseDog]

get an 87 1/2 ton, best of both worlds... efi and od, and still the classic look.

[Ivan D.]

my '79 is on daily-driver duty, it gives me like 5mpg when tis cold, I drive 2 miles one-way so I'm pretty much always running cold, so I can say my weekly average is 5mpg and confuse the hell outta people. Freeway I get 15-16 tho, even in cold and through a snowstorm.

[Jaymez]

I'm not currently using mine as a Daily Driver, but, it wouldn't hurt my feelings if I needed to use it as one. I call it The Big Blue Beast and that thing is like a tank. That truck has been through hell and back and I trust that thing for stuff I wouldn't even consider using my 05 for.

[slow4.7on20s]

Mine is a d/d for now But idk how long my boggers are going to last and she loves gas.

[tonxcab]

I don't anymore trying to fined out what I'm going to do with it
but I did for a long time

[92 sierra slx]

yeah now its licoln pimpin for you
we need to do whats we was talkin about yesterday man

[cody777]

I drive mine every day and i drive alot lol.

[bigolblackie]

I mostly drive the towtruck for everything. Now I got the Lincoln on the road yesterday,so I will be showing off in that for a while. My Blazer sits in the pound at work. I do donuts in the snow in it,but thats about all,the transmission is slipping,so I dont wanna drive really. When I had to drive my Blazer to work,when I was welding,it was worth it,they dont really use that much more gas then like a minivan or something like that,plus I would take my dogs to the beach in it,made for many a romantic night in the summer. These old trucks make terrifick daily drivers if you keep it up,fix things right away,parts are cheaper for these trucks. I will never sell mine.:55:

[miamigrant]

get an 87 1/2 ton, best of both worlds... efi and od, and still the classic look.

I second the '87. I recently bought one because I got tired of my '02 Z71, it was just too boring. You could also find an older truck and do the EFI swap. It was 9 degrees here the other day and mine fired right up. That's having your cake and eating it too!

[GreaseDog]

I second the '87. I recently bought one because I got tired of my '02 Z71, it was just too boring. You could also find an older truck and do the EFI swap. It was 9 degrees here the other day and mine fired right up. That's having your cake and eating it too!

thats why i have a setup in the garage for both my 77 and my 80.

[01maroonz71]

i drive mine everyday..no problem

[Chevyforlife502]

I got a 79 chevy 4x4 and she is going to be my daily driver no problem with that other than the gas but its all for the love of the classics am i right

[pete379]

I drive mine everyday too. Mine's gas happy too, but I love it! :rocking:

[87classic]

get an 87 1/2 ton, best of both worlds... efi and od, and still the classic look.

What he said...

Yeah mine was kind of hard to find. But I did and I would never part with it. It's my favorite body style plus you got the fuel injection.

[baggedcten]

I drive my truck everyday too no problems. Just wastes a shiz load of gas thats about it.

[Ol'Rover]

Mine will be a everyday driver, and work truck when i get it out of the shop. (1971 C10 Stepside)

[Dale87chevy]

DD here too

[Redbird]

Mine's a Daily Driver also.

[Ivan D.]

Well as of last night my truck was retired from daily-driver duty - tis back to a weekend toy till spring hits, then the engine is going into a K5 Blazer and most of the rest gets scrapped. I no longer have my truck, and the Blazer ain't mine either. My new daily driver is a '78 F150 with a 429 big block and 4" lift and 35s, tis much closer to what I want for a truck than my Chevy ever would be (being a 4x4 and all).

[GreaseDog]

yay no more stacks!

[modular93fox]

i daily drive my 87, its good... its only gona get better when i get rid of this bench seating arrangement i have now... yiech, no sporty feeling with a bench!
clint

[FordeatinZ71]

Well as of last night my truck was retired from daily-driver duty - tis back to a weekend toy till spring hits, then the engine is going into a K5 Blazer and most of the rest gets scrapped. I no longer have my truck, and the Blazer ain't mine either. My new daily driver is a '78 F150 with a 429 big block and 4" lift and 35s, tis much closer to what I want for a truck than my Chevy ever would be (being a 4x4 and all).


WTF? :eek:

[Jaymez]

Well as of last night my truck was retired from daily-driver duty - tis back to a weekend toy till spring hits, then the engine is going into a K5 Blazer and most of the rest gets scrapped. I no longer have my truck, and the Blazer ain't mine either. My new daily driver is a '78 F150 with a 429 big block and 4" lift and 35s, tis much closer to what I want for a truck than my Chevy ever would be (being a 4x4 and all).

Did something happen to it?

[FordeatinZ71]

uhm, i think he sold it...WTF?

[bored&stroked]

I drove my 78 for 2yrs and my 79 for 2 1/2. They eat the gas even with overdrive but you sure do feel good driving em!

[cajundragger]

I'll daily my '52, when it doesnt rain:)

Im down for when its cold or hot though eventhough
I have no a/c or heat.

[chevyguy7802]

I drive my 78' quite a bit it was set up so i could daily drive it but it only gets about 10/11mpg cause i got a double pumper on it! But then again i built it for performance not mileage!

[Ivan D.]

yay no more stacks!
lol, he's actually keeping 'em, where he's from even the ladies prefer trucks over sport-zippy cars

Did something happen to it?
2-mile daily trip to work/school, that's what happened, due to running cold all the time the engine was sucking gas and burning oil like there ain't no tomorrow. Also lots of rust at the cab mounts, sloppy front end, and of course the fact tis a 2wd with an open end - after I got stuck in my friend's neighbor's backyard last week I was pretty much done with it. Last but not least, Dennie has a 4x4, so I need one too, couldn't find a Chevy with a solid axle and in decent shape :(

uhm, i think he sold it...WTF?
Yes and no, we traded even title for title - I could never get 2k for the Chevy, he could never get 2k for the Ford with the issues it had (all easy 5-minute fixes, but you gotta know how to work on carbs), so we called it a day and swapped 'em. I think tis for the better, I got me the lifted 4x4 with good cab I wanted, he got him a fun weekend toy and later a good powerplant for his brother's 4x4 Blazer, win-win situation.

[Ivan D.]

I drive my 78' quite a bit it was set up so i could daily drive it but it only gets about 10/11mpg cause i got a double pumper on it! But then again i built it for performance not mileage!
When do yer secondaries open? My Chevy has a double-pumper as well, I've never seen less than 15mpg freeway, crazey snow storms included, actually it's steady in the 19-20mpg during the summer - all this at 60mph with tach at 2000rpms, no cruise. City driving would be 10mpg winter and 15 summer, slow acceleration with occasional WOT just to burn off the carbon :wink:

[FordeatinZ71]

lol, he's actually keeping 'em, where he's from even the ladies prefer trucks over sport-zippy cars


2-mile daily trip to work/school, that's what happened, due to running cold all the time the engine was sucking gas and burning oil like there ain't no tomorrow. Also lots of rust at the cab mounts, sloppy front end, and of course the fact tis a 2wd with an open end - after I got stuck in my friend's neighbor's backyard last week I was pretty much done with it. Last but not least, Dennie has a 4x4, so I need one too, couldn't find a Chevy with a solid axle and in decent shape :(


Yes and no, we traded even title for title - I could never get 2k for the Chevy, he could never get 2k for the Ford with the issues it had (all easy 5-minute fixes, but you gotta know how to work on carbs), so we called it a day and swapped 'em. I think tis for the better, I got me the lifted 4x4 with good cab I wanted, he got him a fun weekend toy and later a good powerplant for his brother's 4x4 Blazer, win-win situation.

i hear ya...well, :nopics:

[Ivan D.]

I know I know, will take some eventually...

[bcrule1]

thanks for the responses. I am in need of a new truck(4x4) and was really wanting a classic just wasnt sure of the realiability(?) and just needed some help deciding

[Redbird]

My new daily driver is a '78 F150...
Sellout!!:middle: :D :D :D

[GMCBlack]

I don't daily drive my car LOLZ

[Lizard lips]

I drive mine everyday too and I always have. The mileage sucks in it but I dont really care about that since the fun per mile is more important to me. What do you expect from 400 horses all in the higher rpm.

[FordeatinZ71]

I know I know, will take some eventually...


i understand man...whenever you get done repairing it...i know what owning a F*rd is like :aniteef: j/k

[Ivan D.]

Sellout!!:middle: :D :D :D
if it was like yours then yes, but mine - nah

i understand man...whenever you get done repairing it...i know what owning a F*rd is like :aniteef: j/k
Fix or repair daily? lol, not really, just doing some finishing work.

[GreaseDog]

everything on a Ford is backwards...

Driver Returns On Foot.

[FordeatinZ71]

Don't Ride Over Forty?

Forged Outta Recycled Dumpsters
Flipped Over Roadside Decoration
F*cked Over Rebuilt Datsun
For Only Retarded Drivers...

i could go on all day...

you know how you double the value of a Ford? fill it with gas!

you know why Ford is "First On Race Day"? because it is still there from the LAST race day...

what did the GM say to the Ford? would you like a tow home?

how fast can a Ford go? as fast as the GM tow-truck in front of it...

ok, i'm done for now...

[lay low 87]

hell yeah i drive it everday. an hour to and from work plus drivin all over for other stuff. about 300-400 miles a week.

[82Blaze]

Mine is a daily driver and it is supercharged, it like the gas, but still gets about 12 mpg.

[87 Chevyrado]

I drove my old 77 daily, around 50 miles a day for 7 years, with no probs. I drove my 87 70 miles a day for 5 yars with no probs except that 400 liked eating 700r4's when i played with it. Currently I drive my 78 40-50 miles a day with no problems, except low gas mileage. These trucks are great and (MOSTLY) cheap to keep. And I'm with lizard lips 100%

[FordeatinZ71]

they are pretty cheap to keep minus the gas bill...otherwise they are one of the cheapest rigs you can own...until you start modding...lol

[Ivan D.]

Hey y'all, shush, enough with the F-word dissin :p Actually I'll be getting another Chevy again, not now but hopefully in the not too distant future, I want a 2wd late-'70s short stepper again, but I'd like to put a small diesel in it this time, and lower it a bit, and use it as a daily driver, while the F-word remains mostly a tailgate vehicle and offroad rig.

[bowtiecb]

daily drove my 80 for years, and then my curent 86 up until i started drivn my work van everyday.never a prob alot a times i would jump in my truck before i would jump in my navi.

[bignastyZ]

i drive it on weekends and when i wanna show off http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i20/outlawedrhino/1160867512_l-1.jpg

[Ivan D.]

Aight, I gotta ask, those springs when arched so much, how muchy of a ride they give you? Never been in anything that high so I really have no clue...

[bignastyZ]

imagine ridin in a dump truck and then you would know haha it rides like a tank but o well it is still fun

[FordeatinZ71]

lol, nice truck bignastyZ! i have had a few of those lifted that high...they ride f'ing horrible but it's still a blast!

[Ivan D.]

dump truck you say, empty dump truck, or loaded dump truck? lol, jk, I get the point :D Looks badass tho, at that point who cares about ride quality.

[GreaseDog]

my back cares about ride quality, as does my dental work. :read:

[55chevyman]

Don't Ride Over Forty?

Forged Outta Recycled Dumpsters
Flipped Over Roadside Decoration
F*cked Over Rebuilt Datsun
For Only Retarded Drivers...

i could go on all day...

you know how you double the value of a Ford? fill it with gas!

you know why Ford is "First On Race Day"? because it is still there from the LAST race day...

what did the GM say to the Ford? would you like a tow home?

how fast can a Ford go? as fast as the GM tow-truck in front of it...

ok, i'm done for now...

Lmao love the double the value one....

Mine was a daily driver till last weekend, now shes beeing stripped down to her bones in my garage...

[JFontes]

ugly and unrestored but daily driven...nice engine though; not my work by the way. This is the way I bought it...$1500 out the door.

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2969000-2969999/2969472_2_full.jpg

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2969000-2969999/2969472_7_full.jpg

...purple not my idea!!!!

[patschev]

i drive every day.. well when i need to go somewhere that is :)

[old rusty c10]

my truck is used basically as a work vehicle for the moment. It will undergo a full restore shortly but for now its used about three times a week to haul stuff for my construction company once restored it will be a glorified garage queen going out only once in a while and having classic plates

[trickedout420]

the 4wd has been parked and the 2wd has taken its place for the time being until the 4wd's mods are complete still waiting on the trans to get here was supposed to be here yesterday called and the driver had vehicle trouble and had to be towed back to the place so they said it should be here tomorrow hopefully....then the 2wd will under go full restore and i will add a 4/6 drop and fix all the rust and give it one of those expensive ass paint jobs that everyone loves but are afraid to get it scratched or dinged.. lol

[Superpug]

my 87 is my Daily Driver. Its great for roadtrips for one or two people. Rides better than my dads 01 GMC. acceleration is lacking but that will change. http://a106.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/108/l_45c0400fa15bd09ab9dd3dc2eecc60a1.jpg

[Ol'Rover]

god theres so many nice daily driver classics on here! i love it! "if you build it , you drive it"

[Dale87chevy]

god theres so many nice daily driver classics on here! i love it! "if you build it , you drive it"true...im ready to build something else agian though...anyone interested in mine??
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/classifieds/sale/trucks/308471-feeler-ad-87-chevy.html

[GreaseDog]

too bad it doesnt have gears in it...

[Dale87chevy]

too bad it doesnt have gears in it...it wouldnt move without gears....:dunno:

[Ivan D.]

god theres so many nice daily driver classics on here! i love it! "if you build it , you drive it"
Heck yeah! Not only that, but some of us keep building even in -1F weather - put a "new" headliner in mine Sunday afternoon, promptly got fever and hardcore headache two hours later, but it was worth it! And a day earlier I finally put a carpet in it, which came from a 2wd Chevy low and behold - should've snagged one off a 4x4 Chevy, but this was on great condition so this is what I used, so far it works great. Wonder how many more Chevy parts I can stick in a Ford... lol :aniteef:

[GreaseDog]

it wouldnt move without gears....:dunno:
it has gears, but they're not the proper gears for the big tires.

[adamforsythe]

My Blazer is my DD and work truck. Maby at the end of the year I will get a newer truck. But I still don't know I'm pretty happy with it. I get about 14MPG

[Dale87chevy]

it has gears, but they're not the proper gears for the big tires.
worry about yourself....if you feel like putting more money in it...buy it...the truck does great...doesnt struggle..still has plenty of power....IDEAL??? maybe not...but it does just fine...like another that that i owned that was driven for about 3 years same way.....why you all on my nuts about my truck???

[GreaseDog]

because its a really nice truck, with a major flaw.

as for buying it, no thanks, you want way too much for it. doesnt matter what you have in it, you skimped on gears, so where else did you skimp?

[Dale87chevy]

because its a really nice truck, with a major flaw.

as for buying it, no thanks, you want way too much for it. doesnt matter what you have in it, you skimped on gears, so where else did you skimp?
skimp??? it was a bone stock truck a couple weeks ago!! Am i supposed to so a certian amount of things to this truck before im allowed to sell it? does it have the proper heads on it for you? how about the plugs..what kind do YOU like..i wanna make sure i put another 10k in it before i try to get 2 grand out of it...so you can go mud sling without putting to much strain on the drive train....(because it sure does drive and accelerate nice)...and thats funny...i havent found one this nice for cheaper....and the 3 people local thats seen it trying to dig up the money also shows that its priced too high right??...that and before i wanted to sell it i was offered 8k by strangers at local cars shows...but hey...what do i know right?....dont hate. this is a very nice truck that has never been in the mud unless it was YEARS ago because theres no evidence now....and since i bought it i bought a brand new lift...tires/wheels/stereo and alot of other things....just becuse it to much for you...doesnt mean its to much.

[GreaseDog]

too much for an educated buyer, who will know what happens to a 700R4 with big tires and highway gears, not to mention the rear that is known to blow in stock trucks on stock tires. been there, done that. still have the souvenier pinion to prove it, complete with missing teeth. 5-6K truck, tops.

[GreaseDog]

...and the 3 people local thats seen it trying to dig up the money also shows that its priced too high rightif they're "trying" to come up with the money, you dont have a dime in your hand. dont count your chickens before they hatch. i've used the trying to come up with the money bit several times. generally ends up with a seller lowering the price substantially. :read:

[tvcasualty138x]

my dads daily driver. It has a fuel injected 4.3l and soon to be installed 700r tranny

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/tvcasualty138x/DSCF0005.jpg

and my old daily driver

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/tvcasualty138x/DSCF0002.jpg

[Dale87chevy]

if they're "trying" to come up with the money, you dont have a dime in your hand. dont count your chickens before they hatch. i've used the trying to come up with the money bit several times. generally ends up with a seller lowering the price substantially. :read:to many responces to lower my price....although not on here where you run your cash register (aka mouth/dick sucker)....but its ok...if someone wants to abuse the truck...then they can buy gears...easy as that.... but 5-6k...your a tool...lol

EDIT: sorry guys for this tool stealing the thread (as have I)...it will go to PMs or not at all...agian..sorry..it will not continue on my part in anymore threads

[Xonair]

MY truck was an 87 with the FI, but with the new build I tossed the motor cause it was a 305 ;[.. now it iwll have a 350 carb in it

[JCampbell1180]

because its a really nice truck, with a major flaw.

as for buying it, no thanks, you want way too much for it. doesnt matter what you have in it, you skimped on gears, so where else did you skimp?

You know, I’ve been popping in here from time to time for the past few weeks and I’m actually quite amazed at how much you run your reckless maw. You’re quite ignorant and seem to have a raging case of diarrhea of the mouth (keyboard). You don’t like his truck? Keep your trap shut. Think it’s too much? Pass on it…silently. There’s no need for you to post your comments. I, for one, could really give a **** about your opinion and added “expertise”.

…and don’t even pretend like you could afford it-even at your suggested price of 5k. I’ve seen your type before: you talk **** out of jealously and feelings of inadequacy.

On another note, I can think of at least three occasions (fuel tank switch, frame shortening & dash pad) where the info you have given out was flat wrong. My knowledge is based on my own personal experience, yours seems to be based on…well…I really have no idea. My suggestion, if I may, would be too keep quiet unless you actually know what you are talking about. Your infinite “wisdom” doesn’t make you look smart or superior to anyone but those less ignorant than you. As for the people who really know what’s going on…you look like a tool.

I really don’t know what compelled me to rebuke you like this, other than the fact that you seem blissfully unaware of your douch-baggery. That kind of annoys me.

One more parting word of advice: It's okay not to post in every topic. Really, it is. Having a high post count dosen't mean you're an authority...it means you're inside banging away on your keyboard, and not out there, in the real world, where it counts.

[GreaseDog]

thanks for you input noob. i've forgotten more about these trucks than you'll ever know. if you notice, we're the same age, and i've been turning wrenches for nearly 18 years now. yes, that would put me spinning a wrench at the ripe age of about 9. i built my first small block at 11, and my experience is almost exclusively with 73-87 trucks.

not only could i afford it, i could pay cash tomorrow and have enough money to gear and axle it properly. hell, i've got enough parts i could probably throw something together pretty easy.

to be honest, i've never really looked at my post count here. nor does it really matter. i come here to talk trucks, and thats it. you cant talk trucks if you're silent. and since you care, i have wireless internet, and a laptop. most of the time im hanging out in the garage while posting here.

[JCampbell1180]

lol @ noob. What a dickhead. I mean, really, you couldn’t come up with anything better to insult me with?

It must be fairly embarrassing admitting to being involved with these trucks since around 9 years of age and still managing to get most of your information wrong. You're dumber than I thought.

I'll say it again: Guys like you talk loudly in hopes that you'll intimidate the unsure. When in reality, the guys who are in the know think you’re a jackass.

Cheers!

[JCampbell1180]

and since you care, i have wireless internet, and a laptop. most of the time im hanging out in the garage while posting here.

Sorry, I just couldn’t let this go-

So you expect me to believe that you hang out in your garage and “spin wrenches” all day with your trusty wi fi equipped laptop nearby so you can post abominable information on this site between wrench spins?

If that’s true, it’s the most pathetic thing I’ve ever heard, and not only am I doubting your credibility as a seasoned “wrench spinner”, but I am know doubting your credibility as a heterosexual male.

[GreaseDog]

i never said i spent most of my time wrenching, i just hang out in the garage. that's my space, its where i like to be. what difference does it really make?

care to post up some of the "wrong" information that you seem to be so aware of that i'm constantly posting? there are occaisions where i mix something up, and i'll admit to it when i do. i havent ever seen a "stock" manual fuel selector valve, in fact, my 73 C20 had what appeared to be a stock electronic switch. post hardcore proof one way or the other, and i'll admit to being wrong. 73-78 GM parts manual should be here any day, so i'll have some regardless. i know for a fact that my frame is straight up to the rear cab mounts on both my '77 and my '80, and i have a picture of my bare '78 C10 frame where you can clearly see its straight as well. as for the dash pad, it was discontinued at one point, i tried to buy one for my 82 C10 while i was working at the dealership. it is entirely possible that it has been reissued, as is the case with parts known as "GM Restoration Parts", they're mixed in with the original catalog parts. i also find it comical that you took the time to search and edit your post for specific instances.

so basically you're throwing a "your gay!" my way? and you're poking fun at me calling you a n00b. nice, welcome to third grade! i'll post up pictures of my daughter when she's born in May just for you big guy! ;)

[pl4yboy]

Sorry, I just couldn’t let this go-

So you expect me to believe that you hang out in your garage and “spin wrenches” all day with your trusty wi fi equipped laptop nearby so you can post abominable information on this site between wrench spins?

If that’s true, it’s the most pathetic thing I’ve ever heard, and not only am I doubting your credibility as a seasoned “wrench spinner”, but I am know doubting your credibility as a heterosexual male.


I really doubt that having a computer in his garage makes him any less of a "wrench spinner" or makes him gay. Multiple times I've taken my laptop into my shop to use a tutorial while I'm doing something. Does that make me gay? Does that mean that I'm bad at working on my truck? You need to think about what you say before you post it. I know a lot of guys who like to hang out in the shop to get away from the hassles of daily life, myself included. Maybe if you spent a little more time in yours, not sitting on your ass at the computer chair, you'd understand.


On TOPIC. My 69 was a project/dd for over a year. I still drive it a lot, but that 07 4.8 gets a hell of a lot better mileage. 9 VS 20? No brainer for a college kid on a budget.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/I_relax/Truck/mineee.jpg

[JCampbell1180]

*edited once, for content*

Thank you for chiming in with your two cents, Friend. I'm not abundantly clear what part of the conversation required a response from you, but you've definitely brought something to the table, nonetheless.

At any rate, using a laptop in the garage for tutorial purposes is an entirely different ballgame than bringing it in to "hang out" and post trivial matters of opinion and false information on internet message boards. You have to admit, the latter is a bit silly.

Of course, the presence or absence of said laptop itself doesn't make you any more or less a qualified "wrench spinner" than any other guy out there. My opinion* is based on logical thought. I'll break it down for you-

One would assume that if a person has time to post online, whilst sitting the garage, that person isn’t accomplishing anything on the vehicle which occupies said garage. This obviously translates into lack of time spent on working on the vehicle, which translates into lack of experience to qualify oneself to give technical advice on said vehicle to others who are actually working on a similar vehicle.

While someone who posts on the same internet message board between the hours of 7-5 Monday through Friday, usually does so while that person is at work, bored to tears because it happens to be slow, all the while longing to be home working on his vehicle. Consequently, it’s unlikely to find that same person posting information any other time than the previously mentioned because the majority of his spare time is being filled with other things. Such as actually working on the vehicle that occupies their garage. Which translates into time spent working, which translates into valid experience.

Savvy?

As a semi-educated man, I know there is always the exception to the rule. Of which I’m sure you are. Fortunately for me, my life situation doesn't force me to retreat into the garage to "get away from it all", as it apparently does to some of you. I apologize that I can't relate on that level.

Secondly, no, having a laptop in the garage doesn’t actually make you a homosexual. I apologize if I've confused you. In truth, I’m actually not qualified to make the call on your sexual orientation. If you desire further clarification for your own peace of mind, I would advise you to confide in your Priest, close friend, parent, sibling or boyfriend. Whichever the case may be, I’m sure they will be far more qualified in that arena than I.

However, I do want to leave you with this old proverb:

Those who can, do. Those who can’t, post poor information on public message boards.

*o•pin•ion (Ã pinÆyÃn), n.
1. a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.
2. a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.



P.S.- Obviously, this was largely satirical. As a college student, I’d expect you to realize that.

P.S.S.- Now that we have managed to amble off topic, I will refrain from any additional responses relating to this matter, except when presented in the medium of “private messages”. I would advise the same for the both of you, lest we bring down the full and scathing wrath of the management.

[GreaseDog]

P.S.S.- Now that we have managed to amble off topic, I will refrain from any additional responses relating to this matter, except when presented in the medium of “private messages”. I would advise the same for the both of you, lest we bring down the full and scathing wrath of the management.

translation: "i said something stupid, and you guys called me on it. i'm taking my ball and going home"

kthxbye

pl4yboy, got any side shots of your truck? i'd really like to see more of the wheels.

[pl4yboy]

translation: "i said something stupid, and you guys called me on it. i'm taking my ball and going home"

kthxbye

pl4yboy, got any side shots of your truck? i'd really like to see more of the wheels.


Here's a few from before I re-painted the suspension.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/I_relax/Truck/101_0415.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/I_relax/Truck/101_0413-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/I_relax/Truck/101_0416.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/I_relax/Truck/101_0421.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/I_relax/Truck/101_0420.jpg




And JCampbell... Not everyone wants to hear your opinion. That's how I decided to bring myself into this. This is a truck forum, not somewhere to bash people for no reason. Who says the person's vehicle is always in need of work? Maybe your's do, but mine don't. The shop is a place a man can have some free time... Maybe you don't feel like that, that's your choice.

[GreaseDog]

man that's sweet! just enough modern touches, and yet still "stock". any plans for it?

[pl4yboy]

I plan on a two inch drop in the ass end, just to level it out. This summer the tired 350 is getting pulled because of a massive rear seal leak. When it's out, it might end up getting some new heads. The stock one's just aren't cutting it. It's got a mild cam, edelbrock intake and 650cmf carb. I'm pushing low 300s in HP and that just isn't enough to move this big mo-fo. I do love the built TH400 in there though. It's got a great shift kit. Bark's them every time shifting to second with my 15's on it. With 22's, I can break em loose if I really get into it.

[haggard28]

I Drive a 1966 C-10 as my daily driver. I ride it hard and she has never givin me one problem. Decent gas mileage to

[Dale87chevy]

I Drive a 1966 C-10 as my daily driver. I ride it hard and she has never givin me one problem. Decent gas mileage to
lets see it!

[GreaseDog]

:word:

[haggard28]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg74/haggard28/19661982.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg74/haggard28/1966.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg74/haggard28/19662.jpg
She is a little rusty but trusty

[Ivan D.]

Wouldn't that be a K10 tho? I see a solid front axle for a 4x4 system in that last pic, and AFAIK the "C" designation went to the 2wd trucks. Nice truck in any case, what engine you got in there and how decent is "decent mileage"?

[bcrule1]

damn there are alot of nice trucks. thanks for all the information and pics i appreciate(sp?) it

[haggard28]

I've got a 350 in it. And i would say anywhere form 15-18 if im not getting on it

[Ivan D.]

Sounds about right for what I was getting with my 350... now this big block is a different animal, still trying to make it keep over 10mpg city...

[Richie]

so i just bought a 1983 Chev K10 4x4 short box
its lifted muchly just not sure how much, this is the first 4x4/lifted truck ive owned so im a noob again,lol.
my other truck is a bagged and body dropped mazda so i have the best of both worlds.

i plan on daily driving this truck so we will see how that goes, my current daily is a 1990 gmc 1500 and it just wansnt cool enough so i bought this....

and this board will help me alot i can see, as i have had a few questions most of which have been answered, few that im still searching for..

anyway i know your all gonna say post pics please, well i will as soon as i have the truck home, i get it sunday..

thanks for all your help in advance.:mushy:

[blakerj10]

Well, my current "hunting pickup" project has evolved into a "daily driver" project. As soon as it is road worthy, I am putting a for sale sign in my 05 superduty.

Its a 78 k10 short box. Rust is being fixed or sheetmetal bobbed to remove it. 4" lift, 33" tires, 14 SF, crossover steering, intercooled 4bt, 97 dodge version NV4500, NP241 SYE. Plenty of sound deadner, new rubber floor mat, and a black saddle blanket seat cover. After body work it will be rattle can primered. Lightly sanded, then rattle canned Krylon Camo Flat Tan.

[Richie]

not much action in here eh .....:dunno:

[GreaseDog]

uh, what are you looking for?

[Richie]

love and stuff,lol

[GreaseDog]

HORRAY! guys, Richie is new here and has a 4x4 that he just got! he doesnt have pics yet, but wants us to be excited! so everybody act excited! welcome him, and teach him the secret FSC classic handshake!

kthxbye

[Richie]

HORRAY! guys, Richie is new here and has a 4x4 that he just got! he doesnt have pics yet, but wants us to be excited! so everybody act excited! welcome him, and teach him the secret FSC classic handshake!

kthxbye

dink,lol

[GreaseDog]

lol, not the first time i've been called that, and only by Canadians. :thinking:

its called sarcasm, in case you didnt recognize it. its one of my specialties. welcome aboard.

[Elvis Presley]

My '88 4x4 Jimmy and '90 4x4 Suburban are weekend drivers..

My '08 2x4 Suburban is my daily driver...

[Richie]

lol, not the first time i've been called that, and only by Canadians. :thinking:

its called sarcasm, in case you didnt recognize it. its one of my specialties. welcome aboard.


yea i caught that,and thanks for the welcome . Canada rocks btw...

[Ivan D.]

Uhm, no - tis spelled Kanadia actually :p

[campaug86]

thats after a night in windsor. least that was my case.

officer : where are you comming from son?

me: kanadia ossif...ossif...police man


i was in canada and walking aimlessly.

on to my truck! hopefully greasedog doesnt scrutinze me and tell my that my truck is a pile too.

86 c10 long box. came from the factory with a 4bbl 4.3 and a th400 and a 10 bolt with 2.73 gears. ive since replaced the 4.3 with a 360 10:1 compression with a set of heads i got for free, not sure what they are. eddie rpm intake with 600 manual choke carb. th400 has a shift kit and i replaced the 10 bolt with a 12 bolt with 3.73 gears and discs. upgrades are to be a set of summit vortec heads. voodoo 278 cam and airgap intake. 5/7 drop. and a set of 15x8 and 15x10 wheels. not sure on what yet. and no, no pictures i dont own a camera.

[GreaseDog]

scrutinize you? i can do that. :read:

looks like it should be a fun setup, 4.3 with a TH400 and 2.73s from the factory huh? i bet that was fun to, never knowing when you're actually going to get to the speed limit. :lol:

[ss_silverado01]

Mine's a daily.............when gas isn't $4 a gallon

[campaug86]

scrutinize you? i can do that. :read:

looks like it should be a fun setup, 4.3 with a TH400 and 2.73s from the factory huh? i bet that was fun to, never knowing when you're actually going to get to the speed limit. :lol:


yep. it would one wheel peel good.....turning really fast around a corner because it had no swaybar in the front.

[Kenny Karaoke]

Mine is a Daily Driver (never was until I owned it). Thought it was a shame to just sit around in a garage.
12 miles to work, 12 MPG.
Hope to drop some money into it this summer.
Starting to get a little rust, and maybe do some engine work.

[JCampbell1180]

Daily...I have a company gas card.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s160/JasonCampbell1180/Automotive%20crap-o-rama/The%20Beast/Dually011.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s160/JasonCampbell1180/Automotive%20crap-o-rama/The%20Beast/Dually012.jpg

[campaug86]

that is a swweeeeeeeeeeettttt lookin dually!

[JCampbell1180]

lol

Thanks, but it's really a pile.

I'm workin on it.

http://duallyscene.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2626&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[JCampbell1180]

Posted some pics of the Suburban elsewhere, but what the hey. Gets driven when the dually doesn't. I guess you could say it's my second daily. It's cool, but I'd really like to pick up a '73-'78 4x Sub with the same trim as my dually. Paint it root beer brown and cream. Found one the other day for $500, but I need to get the dually done first.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s160/JasonCampbell1180/Automotive%20crap-o-rama/Suburbans/The%20War%20Wagon/Truckster001.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s160/JasonCampbell1180/Automotive%20crap-o-rama/Suburbans/The%20War%20Wagon/Truckster002.jpg

[phil6006]

Daily...I have a company gas card.

I need to get me one of those.

I use my 88 Burb as my only vehicle. It gets about 10mpg, and I fill up my 30 gallon tank at least once a week. Thats about a $90 fill-up btw.

[87 Chevyrado]

I drive mine everywhere. I just got back from a 2k or so trip in it from north ga (where i live), to auburn, alabama to baton rouge, la, to orange beach al, to panama city beach fl, back to auburn, then home...

i even played in the sand some in orange beach alabama. as much as i could in a 2wd anyway...lol I did what i wanted to though, backed it up to the gulf and drank margaritas with my best friend in the back on the beach with our girls..
http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Chevyrado/290146.jpg

Those suburban bucket seats fit me really well, i never got tired or even had to stretch after driving a 6 hour stretch.

[FordeatinZ71]

man i love Orange Beach! looks like you were having some fun...what year Suburban did you say your seats came out of?

[NovaMan]

I just got my '87 out yesterday. :smile: It'll be my daily driver for the summer, unless I start to go broke buying gas for it.

[74cheyennesuper]

ya mines a daily driver. it is hard cuz i pay my gas and im in high school, but anyways its a 1974 cheyenne super with a 5.7 quadrajet (duh) 4 inch lift and 35 inch mudders

[FordeatinZ71]

wow, i haven't seen a Cheyenne Super in a while...i had a '74 C10 Cheyenne Super also...

[74cheyennesuper]

sweet why did you sell it, but yea i love my truck and i dont see any other cheyenne supers and im kinda a noob, but are they more rare or just not produced as much or idk i see a ton of scottys around here lol

[87 Chevyrado]

my seats are out of a '91.

[chevy4x494]

I have a 1960 chevy with the original straight 6 and 3 on the tree, 2wd. It runs pretty good and gets around 12mpg. I love that thang, it's awsome.

[FordeatinZ71]

sweet why did you sell it, but yea i love my truck and i dont see any other cheyenne supers and im kinda a noob, but are they more rare or just not produced as much or idk i see a ton of scottys around here lol


ehh, it was a fun truck but was more of a basketcase then i was prepped to handle at 16. she was a looker from about 150 feet, but get up close and Helen Keller could see the bondo on it...