Drive Your Truck To Work? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

supercharged · 04-25-2014, 01:21 PM

Some of our trucks are trailer queens; some are real workhorses and everything in-between.

Once I finish mine, I hope to drive it to work at least a couple times a week, which would be a 90 mile round trip.

Just for grins, I thought I would poll to see how far you drive your classic on a daily basis.

**PGSigns** · 04-25-2014, 01:29 PM

I drive my 66 most days or ride my Harley to work. Ends up 45 to 50 a day. The two are my daily drivers.
Jimmy

closer9 · 04-25-2014, 02:10 PM

My original plan was LT1 and A833 then daily drive mine. 80+ miles round trip mostly interstate. I decided I was better off buying a used Civic, but prior to that I drove my 79 K5 with 33's. Putting gas in it was killing me... I still plan to drive the 64 from time to time, and still drive the Blazer when the weather is bad.

NEWFISHER · 04-25-2014, 02:18 PM

70 mile round trip plus any additional running around our trips to town during lunch. Both my dailys are the 65 and the 50 Burb. I have a new gen crew low rider and a Harley, but the old iron puts a smile on my face and many thumbs up allong the way.

Bears63 · 04-25-2014, 02:31 PM

Right now my '71 is the only operable vehicle I have. I drive 4 miles a day to work and any road trips I want. I just started working on the '63 again and once that is operable again the '71 will get the resto treatment while I daily drive my C20.

oem4me · 04-25-2014, 02:51 PM

My classic insurance prohibits me from using any of mine as a daily commute vehicle, which is really tragic considering my drive is only about 1 mile tops. Occasionally though, I'll risk it all and drive one in. Gas usage isn't even a factor. So sad.

mixermike · 04-25-2014, 03:07 PM

I never planned on my 63 being a DD, but since I replaced the 3ott with an A833 I can't stop driving it. That transmission changed the whole truck, it is just plain fun to drive.

endlessearth · 04-25-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mixermike

I never planned on my 63 being a DD, but since I replaced the 3ott with an A833 I can't stop driving it. That transmission changed the whole truck, it is just plain fun to drive.

Same for me when after swapping the SM420 for a TKO500 (and the 283 for a 355.) Changed everything.

NEWFISHER · 04-25-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

My classic insurance prohibits me from using any of mine as a daily commute vehicle, which is really tragic considering my drive is only about 1 mile tops. Occasionally though, I'll risk it all and drive one in. Gas usage isn't even a factor. So sad.

No disrespect but....I would change insurance, pay more to drive them etc. I guess some people collect/restore cars/trucks to drive them and some to look at them sit. I see tons of boats out here moored and never move with no one living on them. Dirt bikes in all my buddy's garages that are as clean as they were new with a couple hours on them. Some people collect firearms and never shoot them I suppose everyone has a " collection" of stuff to dust off.

**Clyde65** · 04-25-2014, 03:12 PM

My truck isnt a daily driver but I do take it to work on occasion. I have classic insurance also but a mechanic next door lets me park my truck next to his shop when i drive it so technically I am ok. I usually drive my truck on weekends and sometimes drive it all weekend and put 100+ miles on it a day. I have also driven it to Abilene from Ft Worth once, probably around 300 miles or so.

Billett · 04-25-2014, 04:20 PM

Just shy of 100 miles a day on my LS swapped '68

old cruiser · 04-25-2014, 06:17 PM

My 64 is my daily driver

cru_zn_29 · 04-25-2014, 07:09 PM

My daily driver is a 66 swf. In 95 I installed a 350 TBI with 4L60E factory A/C. I now have racked up 418.000 it is getting tired I have gone thru 3
transmissions. I don't care to drive any thing else. When I get my 65 C20 finished I will give the 66 a new ls power plant.

ACK · 04-25-2014, 08:32 PM

Good poll, wonder what % would select "Not my daily driver" if it was a choice.

dodgiesdad · 04-25-2014, 10:13 PM

Before I tore mine down I would drive it to work, the grocery store, hunting, fishing anywhere. My favorite are the comments I got at the lumber yards, scrap yards, "your gonna put that in there" or "what are you thinking". I see very little point in having it unless I am going to use it as a truck. I am in the midst of a frame off now. I dont know what I will do after I am done though, I have other newer trucks to scratch. I still plan on driving it every chance I get, no classic insurance for me!

66Submarine · 04-26-2014, 01:19 AM

Add me to the drive-it-everywhere list!

dbash · 04-26-2014, 01:27 AM

Drive mine everywhere I go unless I need my 1-Ton. Its such a fun driver now I never hesitate to grab its keys first.

**argonaut** · 04-26-2014, 02:30 AM

40+ miles to work and back when I don't feel like driving the micromachine commuter.
150+ miles a couple weekends a months to visit the folks.
10 highway miles per gallon.

tincan1966 · 04-26-2014, 08:02 AM

Ours is the shop truck, the daily driver, the child taxi, the grocery getter, etc, etc. Built to drive and enjoy. Most days, probably around 20 miles on local parts pick ups, and such. About 100 a couple weekends a month visiting family.

We carry regular insurance with no restrictions and pay less than the "collector" insurance. We have assigned value, so no worries if anything happens.

Sad to see people restricted from enjoying the vehicles by companies with no real invested interest in them.

MalibuSSwagon · 04-26-2014, 08:15 AM

My only two vehicles are my 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser and my 86 C10. 50 miles round trip every day, and loving it. I built the truck for towing and hauling, so it doesn't really bother me if it gets scratched.

**argonaut** · 04-26-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuSSwagon

I built the truck for towing and hauling, so it doesn't really bother me if it gets scratched.

As it should be!

MalibuSSwagon · 04-26-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by argonaut

As it should be!

there is a reason I painted it with tractor paint!

mattbert56 · 05-11-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuSSwagon

there is a reason I painted it with tractor paint!

Amen to that, did the same with my 65 long box. Tractor supply tractor paint exclusive

VonDog · 04-26-2014, 09:52 AM

Recently got mine back on the road. 25 miles 1 way with a sm420 and 4.57 gears.

gimmy 64 · 04-27-2014, 08:51 PM

I am what I call forced retirement .my 64 is my only car to drive soooooo I guess its my daily driver even though i don't drive it daily. drive it to the store and back. but also drive it to the Brothers truck show which is a 100 round trip.

View Poll Results: How Far Do You Daily Drive Your Classic Truck?
Less than 10 miles roundtrip	18	20.22%
Less than 20 but more than 10 miles roundtrip	26	29.21%
Less than 40 but more than 20 miles roundtrip	20	22.47%
Less than 80 but more than 40 miles roundtrip	20	22.47%
Less than 120 but more than 80 miles roundtrip	4	4.49%
More than 120 miles roundtrip	1	1.12%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

04-25-2014, 01:21 PM	#1
supercharged Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kemah, TX Posts: 210	Drive Your Truck To Work? Some of our trucks are trailer queens; some are real workhorses and everything in-between. Once I finish mine, I hope to drive it to work at least a couple times a week, which would be a 90 mile round trip. Just for grins, I thought I would poll to see how far you drive your classic on a daily basis. __________________ Supercharged Scottsman Scottish by birth, American by law, Texan by the grace of God. “To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle

04-25-2014, 01:29 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? I drive my 66 most days or ride my Harley to work. Ends up 45 to 50 a day. The two are my daily drivers. 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

04-25-2014, 02:10 PM	#3
closer9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pineveille, MO Posts: 92	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? My original plan was LT1 and A833 then daily drive mine. 80+ miles round trip mostly interstate. I decided I was better off buying a used Civic, but prior to that I drove my 79 K5 with 33's. Putting gas in it was killing me... I still plan to drive the 64 from time to time, and still drive the Blazer when the weather is bad.

04-25-2014, 02:18 PM	#4
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? 70 mile round trip plus any additional running around our trips to town during lunch. Both my dailys are the 65 and the 50 Burb. I have a new gen crew low rider and a Harley, but the old iron puts a smile on my face and many thumbs up allong the way. __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

04-25-2014, 02:31 PM	#5
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? Right now my '71 is the only operable vehicle I have. I drive 4 miles a day to work and any road trips I want. I just started working on the '63 again and once that is operable again the '71 will get the resto treatment while I daily drive my C20. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

04-25-2014, 02:51 PM	#6
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? My classic insurance prohibits me from using any of mine as a daily commute vehicle, which is really tragic considering my drive is only about 1 mile tops. Occasionally though, I'll risk it all and drive one in. Gas usage isn't even a factor. So sad.

04-25-2014, 03:07 PM	#7
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? I never planned on my 63 being a DD, but since I replaced the 3ott with an A833 I can't stop driving it. That transmission changed the whole truck, it is just plain fun to drive.

04-25-2014, 03:12 PM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? My truck isnt a daily driver but I do take it to work on occasion. I have classic insurance also but a mechanic next door lets me park my truck next to his shop when i drive it so technically I am ok. I usually drive my truck on weekends and sometimes drive it all weekend and put 100+ miles on it a day. I have also driven it to Abilene from Ft Worth once, probably around 300 miles or so. __________________ 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!*

04-25-2014, 04:20 PM	#11
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? Just shy of 100 miles a day on my LS swapped '68 __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

04-25-2014, 06:17 PM	#12
old cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Camperdown Vic Australia Posts: 230	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? My 64 is my daily driver

04-25-2014, 07:09 PM	#13
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? My daily driver is a 66 swf. In 95 I installed a 350 TBI with 4L60E factory A/C. I now have racked up 418.000 it is getting tired I have gone thru 3 transmissions. I don't care to drive any thing else. When I get my 65 C20 finished I will give the 66 a new ls power plant.

04-25-2014, 08:32 PM	#14
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? Good poll, wonder what % would select "Not my daily driver" if it was a choice. __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

04-25-2014, 10:13 PM	#15
dodgiesdad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 220	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? Before I tore mine down I would drive it to work, the grocery store, hunting, fishing anywhere. My favorite are the comments I got at the lumber yards, scrap yards, "your gonna put that in there" or "what are you thinking". I see very little point in having it unless I am going to use it as a truck. I am in the midst of a frame off now. I dont know what I will do after I am done though, I have other newer trucks to scratch. I still plan on driving it every chance I get, no classic insurance for me!

04-26-2014, 01:19 AM	#16
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? Add me to the drive-it-everywhere list! __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread



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04-26-2014, 01:27 AM	#17
dbash Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orangevale, California Posts: 323	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? Drive mine everywhere I go unless I need my 1-Ton. Its such a fun driver now I never hesitate to grab its keys first. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=509467 2008 Dodge 3500 Blue Tech 2013 Challenger SRT8 392 1972 Landcruiser Rock Crawler LS1 1969 4X4 Resto Mod

04-26-2014, 02:30 AM	#18
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? 40+ miles to work and back when I don't feel like driving the micromachine commuter. 150+ miles a couple weekends a months to visit the folks. 10 highway miles per gallon. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

04-26-2014, 08:02 AM	#19
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? Ours is the shop truck, the daily driver, the child taxi, the grocery getter, etc, etc. Built to drive and enjoy. Most days, probably around 20 miles on local parts pick ups, and such. About 100 a couple weekends a month visiting family. We carry regular insurance with no restrictions and pay less than the "collector" insurance. We have assigned value, so no worries if anything happens. Sad to see people restricted from enjoying the vehicles by companies with no real invested interest in them.

04-26-2014, 08:15 AM	#20
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? My only two vehicles are my 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser and my 86 C10. 50 miles round trip every day, and loving it. I built the truck for towing and hauling, so it doesn't really bother me if it gets scratched. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

04-26-2014, 09:52 AM	#24
VonDog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 348	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? Recently got mine back on the road. 25 miles 1 way with a sm420 and 4.57 gears. Attached Images

04-27-2014, 08:51 PM	#25
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Drive Your Truck To Work? I am what I call forced retirement .my 64 is my only car to drive soooooo I guess its my daily driver even though i don't drive it daily. drive it to the store and back. but also drive it to the Brothers truck show which is a 100 round trip.

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