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McLovin · 01-07-2015, 10:23 PM

Apologies if a thread like this has already been posted.

Who is driving there truck as a daily driver? I have an 05 Dodge Magnum RT that I currently use as my daily driver but was thinking about driving my 66 c10 and getting rid of a car payment and extra insurance. The gas mileage won't be much different. It will just be the comfort and speed of the Magnum I will miss.

I always enjoy seeing other peoples trucks so if it is a daily driver for you post it up for all of us to enjoy.

Thanks!

trb97 · 01-07-2015, 11:23 PM

Driving my 63 daily without power steering/brakes or a drivers side window! Doing a disk brake conversion in the next couple weeks. Putting a new window regulator in tomorrow.

ianw31 · 01-08-2015, 12:11 AM

My 66 daily driver

**PGSigns** · 01-08-2015, 07:45 AM

I drive my 66 every day.
Jimmy

curvedglass · 01-08-2015, 10:22 AM

drive my 63 when not raining too heavy or snowing. 70 miles round trip. I get around 16.5 mpg 230/3spd 3.08 gears. It is why I bought it. For DD use. My old driver was a 1994 Mustang GT 5.0 with 205k miles. Still have it. Now retired to sunny days only. I work in the corporate world and it causes a stir when I park this baby in the garage with the Benzs & Beemers.

65chevysub · 01-08-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by curvedglass

drive my 63 when not raining too heavy or snowing. 70 miles round trip. I get around 16.5 mpg 230/3spd 3.08 gears. It is why I bought it. For DD use. My old driver was a 1994 Mustang GT 5.0 with 205k miles. Still have it. Now retired to sunny days only. I work in the corporate world and it causes a stir when I park this baby in the garage with the Benzs & Beemers.

That's the way to do it...show them American quality that lasts forever. Not like those plastic "jellybeans" that don't have style. I'd love to drive my primered, rusted Suburban through Beverly Hills, have a valet park it, and say "fin a good spot as all this %^$&% happened the last time I parked it here. lol

PowerdbyChevy79 · 01-14-2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by curvedglass

drive my 63 when not raining too heavy or snowing. 70 miles round trip. I get around 16.5 mpg 230/3spd 3.08 gears. It is why I bought it. For DD use. My old driver was a 1994 Mustang GT 5.0 with 205k miles. Still have it. Now retired to sunny days only. I work in the corporate world and it causes a stir when I park this baby in the garage with the Benzs & Beemers.

sweet...

blown240 · 01-08-2015, 01:57 PM

Here is my daily driver.

Mjminino · 01-08-2015, 02:29 PM

Grandpa LeRoy is what we call him.

nomad957 · 01-08-2015, 03:31 PM

My daily driver

endlessearth · 01-08-2015, 03:52 PM

I drive mine every day. Of course, with a reliable 350hp V8, 5-speed tranny, modern brakes, AC, heat and a cruising speed of 75mph at 2,200 RPMs who wouldn't? Especially since I live in Phoenix, AZ where there is no snow and pretty much no rain.

verdell · 01-08-2015, 05:23 PM

Not quite a daily driver but it's on the road damn near as much as my '05 Silverado.....year round.

OldGMJon · 01-08-2015, 06:51 PM

I bought this truck initially for parts but when she fired right up and drove down the road, I decided to make her a driver, kept alive by her big brother.
I know it's a rust bucket but I still like driving it around and ironically, it has all the original wood left in the bed. I would fix it up if the cab wasn't toast.
Boy! I do get some looks from people who I guess can't believe she still drives down the road or maybe they can't believe that I am still driving it down the road...

duallyjams · 01-08-2015, 07:23 PM

my daily driver even in the snow
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PowerdbyChevy79 · 01-14-2015, 11:37 PM

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My daily driver

damn brother ...this baby is sweet...

Mechanic77 · 01-15-2015, 12:25 AM

I've been waiting to post pics of my driver.....'cause I haven't started a build thread on it yet, but here it is:

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'65 with a fresh 355 and a borgwarner t86 and an R10 overdrive (so I could keep the 3 on the tree

)

I'll start a build thread soon.....

PowerdbyChevy79 · 01-15-2015, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechanic77

I've been waiting to post pics of my driver.....'cause I haven't started a build thread on it yet, but here it is:

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'65 with a fresh 355 and a borgwarner t86 and an R10 overdrive (so I could keep the 3 on the tree

)

I'll start a build thread soon.....

Very cool...

sambrutay · 01-15-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanic77

i've been waiting to post pics of my driver.....'cause i haven't started a build thread on it yet, but here it is:

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'65 with a fresh 355 and a borgwarner t86 and an r10 overdrive (so i could keep the 3 on the tree

)

i'll start a build thread soon.....

i like it!

Grizz1963 · 01-08-2015, 05:22 PM

The PO of my truck used it as a daily as he is a stroke rehab nurse

Before that it had two lives, one was as transport for a vintage bike builder, and one with a Rock a Billy band.

With me it is more toy, but will always stay a working truck.

lobuck64 · 01-08-2015, 11:49 PM

My 64 took me about year to get it back on the road always someone wanting to know how much for that old truck I just grin and ride on

old cruiser · 01-09-2015, 05:43 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_00323.jpg

sorry forget how to put up pic

Grizz1963 · 01-09-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by old cruiser

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_00323.jpg

sorry forget how to put up pic

corvettejim1968 · 01-09-2015, 08:13 AM

i done even own anything newer than 1975

cru_zn_29 · 01-09-2015, 11:24 AM

This is my daily driver I have been driving it for 35 years. In 1995 I installed a 5.7 TBI with 4L60E disc brakes a/c new paint. Gets 19-23 mpg depending how I am driving . Rain snow sand storms Love to drive it. I have logged over 400,000 mi and it is getting tired. I have picked up a 5.3 and will be doing a transplant before to long.

MikeN · 01-09-2015, 03:10 PM

Drive mine most every day for 19 years now! Stock 350 with QJet, heavy duty Muncie 3-speed with Hurst shifter, power steering, power brakes. Love it!

01-07-2015, 10:23 PM	#1
McLovin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 91	Daily Drivers? Pics? Apologies if a thread like this has already been posted. Who is driving there truck as a daily driver? I have an 05 Dodge Magnum RT that I currently use as my daily driver but was thinking about driving my 66 c10 and getting rid of a car payment and extra insurance. The gas mileage won't be much different. It will just be the comfort and speed of the Magnum I will miss. I always enjoy seeing other peoples trucks so if it is a daily driver for you post it up for all of us to enjoy. Thanks!

01-07-2015, 11:23 PM	#2
trb97 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 19	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? Driving my 63 daily without power steering/brakes or a drivers side window! Doing a disk brake conversion in the next couple weeks. Putting a new window regulator in tomorrow. Attached Images

01-08-2015, 12:11 AM	#3
ianw31 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fairfield,CA Posts: 96	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? My 66 daily driver Attached Images __________________ - Ian 1966 C10 Longbed 350/350

01-08-2015, 07:45 AM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? I drive my 66 every day. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

01-08-2015, 10:22 AM	#5
curvedglass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 186	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? drive my 63 when not raining too heavy or snowing. 70 miles round trip. I get around 16.5 mpg 230/3spd 3.08 gears. It is why I bought it. For DD use. My old driver was a 1994 Mustang GT 5.0 with 205k miles. Still have it. Now retired to sunny days only. I work in the corporate world and it causes a stir when I park this baby in the garage with the Benzs & Beemers. Attached Images

01-08-2015, 01:57 PM	#8
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? Here is my daily driver. __________________ '61 Panel - Helms Bakery Truck - Daily Driver - FOR SALE

01-08-2015, 02:29 PM	#9
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? Grandpa LeRoy is what we call him. Attached Images

01-08-2015, 03:31 PM	#10
nomad957 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Ridge, North Carolina Posts: 9	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? My daily driver Attached Images

01-08-2015, 03:52 PM	#11
endlessearth Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 373	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? I drive mine every day. Of course, with a reliable 350hp V8, 5-speed tranny, modern brakes, AC, heat and a cruising speed of 75mph at 2,200 RPMs who wouldn't? Especially since I live in Phoenix, AZ where there is no snow and pretty much no rain.

01-08-2015, 05:23 PM	#12
verdell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 445	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? Not quite a daily driver but it's on the road damn near as much as my '05 Silverado.....year round. Attached Images

01-08-2015, 06:51 PM	#13
OldGMJon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Albion, Ca. Posts: 414	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? I bought this truck initially for parts but when she fired right up and drove down the road, I decided to make her a driver, kept alive by her big brother. I know it's a rust bucket but I still like driving it around and ironically, it has all the original wood left in the bed. I would fix it up if the cab wasn't toast. Boy! I do get some looks from people who I guess can't believe she still drives down the road or maybe they can't believe that I am still driving it down the road... Attached Images

01-08-2015, 07:23 PM	#14
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? my daily driver even in the snow __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-15-2015, 12:25 AM	#16
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? I've been waiting to post pics of my driver.....'cause I haven't started a build thread on it yet, but here it is: '65 with a fresh 355 and a borgwarner t86 and an R10 overdrive (so I could keep the 3 on the tree ) I'll start a build thread soon..... __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948

01-08-2015, 05:22 PM	#19
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? The PO of my truck used it as a daily as he is a stroke rehab nurse Before that it had two lives, one was as transport for a vintage bike builder, and one with a Rock a Billy band. With me it is more toy, but will always stay a working truck. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

01-08-2015, 11:49 PM	#20
lobuck64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: westminster sc Posts: 52	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? My 64 took me about year to get it back on the road always someone wanting to know how much for that old truck I just grin and ride on Attached Images



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01-09-2015, 05:43 AM	#21
old cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Camperdown Vic Australia Posts: 230	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_00323.jpg sorry forget how to put up pic

01-09-2015, 08:13 AM	#23
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 946	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? i done even own anything newer than 1975 __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

01-09-2015, 11:24 AM	#24
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? This is my daily driver I have been driving it for 35 years. In 1995 I installed a 5.7 TBI with 4L60E disc brakes a/c new paint. Gets 19-23 mpg depending how I am driving . Rain snow sand storms Love to drive it. I have logged over 400,000 mi and it is getting tired. I have picked up a 5.3 and will be doing a transplant before to long. Attached Images

01-09-2015, 03:10 PM	#25
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Re: Daily Drivers? Pics? Drive mine most every day for 19 years now! Stock 350 with QJet, heavy duty Muncie 3-speed with Hurst shifter, power steering, power brakes. Love it!

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