Before they were classics they were daily drivers

@alexbrooks2169

2 жыл бұрын

Speed limits are higher and cars get up and go much faster now vs 30 years ago

@alexbrooks2169

2 жыл бұрын

A non overdrive transmission leaves you cruising at 55 to 65 on the highway

@marionthompson7482

Жыл бұрын

These trucks will run highway speed I did it from Florida to Virginia 860 miles in an 84 3/4 ton 4x4 Chevrolet and never missed a beat.

@adilsonlegalyt9647

Жыл бұрын

Yes, such a moronic question...

@redneckwithajeep5001

Жыл бұрын

So was a model t at one time. With that said if it's from the late 60s on up it's usually modern enough to drive every day

I've been daily driving c10's for 20 yrs now, wow has time flown. Graduated in 2001, bought my first C10 -1984 shorty, then a '85 shorty, which turned into an '87 shorty, now I have an '86 Blazer. Squares for life.

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

2 жыл бұрын

Right On! Keep the Squarebodies alive!

@johnnie2388

Жыл бұрын

That's what I'm talking about!! Great trucks you've owned. I've looking for a 80s C10 for past month. No luck. Just now I found a 84' Dodge Ram D150 I'm about to pull the trigger on. You're right..square body for life!👍

Been daily driving a Square for years. $25k into something that's cool, timeless, and cheap/easy to work on. It's a no brainer for me.

i daily drove 1991 chevy suburban v1500 for years it was the finest vehicle i owned, what a timeless design

@LZDBros

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same, 91 V1500. Daily drive it everyday. Wouldn’t want anything else… #burblife

@rustrocket8973

2 жыл бұрын

Same here 91 burban v1500 Silverado, best damn daily ever!

@thehumancrumb.668

2 жыл бұрын

@@LZDBros not really a classic ....it's in that middle stage not really new enough to be new and not really old enough to be a classic

@LZDBros

2 жыл бұрын

@@thehumancrumb.668 it’s the same body style as the truck in the video… I also drive an 86 D30 and driven a 86 C10 and it’s nearly the same. Only difference from GM is the throttle body fuel injection and the earliest development stage of ABS was added.

@thehumancrumb.668

2 жыл бұрын

@@LZDBros ur right my fault I'm thinking of the obs style suburbans I forgot square body burbs go up into the early 90s

Need more of these square body videos

Since trucks are expensive I didn't got approved for a truck. I ended up restoring my 79 Chevy c20. No monthly payments. I'm making my truck reliable.

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

Жыл бұрын

Right on

I bought my first 1985 C10 five years ago when I was 28 yrs old and until now I still thank myself for making that wise decision. Probably the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s the best feeling there is when you drive it and all of a sudden I feel like a celebrity from all the attention that it gets. :)

I just bought a 84' Dodge Ram D150. I couldn't be happier! She's going to be my daily driver.

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

Жыл бұрын

thats great

Iv been daily driving my 74 C-20 454/400 for years now!!off and on,I just love driving itBig Block V-8,flowmasters,mags,tent,what’s not to like!!TX Tuff,Jerry’s Chevrolet Weatherford TX

I’ve daily driven a 98 chevy k1500 since I was 19 I’m 25 and I love it I have no intentions of buying a new truck and it still looks and runs great

@Adamdub612

2 жыл бұрын

You should get something newer and get rid of that 1998.

@desertfox1794

2 жыл бұрын

@@Adamdub612 ugh noooo I stayyyy

@thehumancrumb.668

2 жыл бұрын

not really a classic ....it's in that middle stage not really new enough to be new and not really old enough to be a classic

@Adamdub612

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for got to put JK. Nice truck

I daily my 79 gmc. Have for the last 4 years. 0 issues 0 break downs. 310 hp ac heat tons of power good space in bed and 16-25 mpg

@alexbrooks2169

2 жыл бұрын

You meant 8 to 12 mpg

@79c15

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexbrooks2169 no I ment 16-25. Call your doubts all you want. Tuning a carb isn't that hard

I daily drive a '94 roadmaster, but this week I'll be daily driving my '84 Sierra to weed out some mechanical issues.

My dad drives his all original 1987 GMC 2500 4X4 everyday he bought it new and even with 125k miles it still has the original exhaust and shocks and the original ac still works great it's a perfect daily driver !

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing and keep those square body trucks alive!

@davidzambrano9126

Жыл бұрын

125k original miles from 87? Man he must not commute at all

Tip fresh battery, starter and alternator in the classic truck will make it start with no problem.

@kdsboosted4954

Жыл бұрын

Use a gear reduction starter and it'll start like a new car.

A classic will be cheaper to run, but will take mental energy. 450,000 miles on my -'69 stepside - I'm good.

I just finished a 4 year restoration on my 1981 Chevy Silverado. I replaced the sliding rear window with a solid rear window to make it harder for someone to break into it. I'm going to be using it as my daily driver and use my 2003 Impala as a backup

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea on the back window from a security standpoint.With that said, always loved the feel and sound of having the back slider window on my square body open. Good luck on the restoration!

@3legend552

Жыл бұрын

@@FirstPlaceAutoParts I still drive my 93 Chevy truck..turn 30 this year and has overdrive the way I see it some vehicles are not meant to be part time.

You know it really pisses me off, when people bash a classic or antique truck as a daily driver just because they did not have an AOD transmission or a modern 5 or 6 speed transmission. I drove my 1965 Ford F-100 with it’s 240 inline 6 and 3 speed column shift every day, never drove it on the interstate only because I never drove the 40 miles it would take to get on an interstate. But never felt unsafe at 75 or 95 mph when I drove on the highway in it. Even drove my 1972 Ford F-100 on the interstate when I moved to Austin, Texas and never felt unsafe driving that thing at 85, on I-35 and did that every day. Even drove my 1980 square body Chevy on I-35 at 85 every day. And none of those trucks had A/C, as they never needed it as I always had 3/85 A/C.

I drive my 82 Chevy every day mine usually averages about 17 miles to the gallon with a 305 in it I just love driving old classic vehicles a lot more than the newer ones of course it never bought a vehicle that what's newer than the '80s to drive everyday because your vehicles may offer you more luxury then you're older ones but overall to me the gas mileage still doesn't change much when you talk about trucks or SUVs I would figure nowadays newer trucks and SUVs would be getting at least 30 miles to the gallon plus newer Vehicles just don't have that old Sleek body style That '80s and older has so that's the reason why I drive older C10 trucks they are the kings of the road in my book thanks for the information on your Channel keep up the videos in great work

@gabriela.8141

4 ай бұрын

You should look into Commas and Periods

@shanepoole527

4 ай бұрын

@@gabriela.8141 this was an older comment of mine I've gotten a little better since then but I understand I'm not a professional never took a proper writing course.

@gabriela.8141

3 ай бұрын

@@shanepoole527 Have you looked up writing proficiency courses on KZread? Could be helpful

@shanepoole527

3 ай бұрын

@@gabriela.8141 this was an older comment from years ago it was chalked with autocorrect problems I was having with the phone. I've gotten much better ever since this comment but overall I'm not a professional writer I'm just the one who voices an opinion on a subject matter.

@gabriela.8141

3 ай бұрын

@@shanepoole527 Understandable, have a great day

Thanks for all your videos! I've been watching them all and I also subscribed. Love the C-10 Chevys. I have 4 of them.

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! That's a bunch of C10's

I've been driving my. '89 GMC Sierra 5-speed manual w 8' bed for 4 years as a daily, I love it.

@turinturambar8622

Жыл бұрын

A work truck too, scrapping, landscaping everything

Original owner of my 1986 Silverado daily driver ordered with 7004r overdrive 305ci with carb. I can and do use this truck often with no reservations 99% original garage kept PS,PB,PW,cold AC biggest downfall no cupholders

Yes you definitely can i have 14 c30-70 trucks in my fleet used all day everyday

I still have the first vehicle I ever bought. A 1973 K20. When I started driving it, gas was $.45/gallon. 93 octane was regular gas. You could get 106 octane at Sunoco. I would drive it more often but can’t afford the gas(10 mpg).

I've got an 86 GMC Sierra 1500 series 4x4 took the 305 out put a 350 in it put a 4-in lift kit on it 35-in tires of German that thing since 1987 no problems other than the ignition coil and not going bad on it and that but I use it the whole tree limbs trash everything drive it back and forth to work every single day hasn't given me a bit of trouble other than that that is a daily driver and not believe me I'll never get rid of that truck love it

Yes you can daily a square body chevy .. the truck will not say no 😎👍🏾

I drive my '84 C20 on the highway at 70 - 75 mph daily with no issues (TH400 trans).. heck drove it for 4 straight hours at that rate with no issues... Yes, a great daily driver and it has been super reliable..

Current daily is a custom ordered 85 C10 swb. Qjet 4.3 V6, Th400 and 2.73 rear gears. Silverado, so every power accessory and full interior trim. Heavy duty brakes, but the lightest duty springs, 919# rating. Came with 15x6 van rallye wheels and P205/75r-15 tires. Currently on LT235/75r-15 AT and stock wheels Big block thirst, 4 cylinder power… 😂

I drive a 82 c10 every day no problems

Great vid. My dd is a 1980 C10. Your comments about hydro boost and overdrive were helpful. Struggling with my Q-jet though.

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. The Q-jet has a tendency for the well main plugs at the bottom of the float area to weep creating a rich condition, especially upon restarting after sitting hot. Also, check you throttle shafts for play which will create an unmetered lean condition. Enjoy your 80 C10 and keep working on the Q-jet. It's a good daily drive carb once dialed in

@creek_made

2 жыл бұрын

Throw a $300 Edelbrock on there, never have an issue again.

@79c15

2 жыл бұрын

Toss the qjet. Edlebrock avs2 100% overdrive is over rated if you are geared right. Hell I just drove 80 miles doing 95 in 3red gear no problems. But my c10 has a factory hydroboost which is absolutely amazing. However a facotry vac break booster is just fine if everything is in good shape

Got rid of my 2020 honda accord to daily my 87’ chevy R10 pick up 🤷🏽‍♂️

@johnnie2388

Жыл бұрын

Nice! I sold my Subaru to daily drive a 84' Dodge Ram D150. Gotta love square bodies.

I've been daily driving my 87R10 short bed for 15 years now. Plus I've driven it from NC to California and back as well as up and down the east coast. Great truck, but sometimes it feels like a money pit, but wanna pass I to my son one day.

I daily a 98 gmc sierra mpg wasn't great at 10 but that was to the slow demise of the motor. I will rebuild and continue to drive it

I have no issue daily driving my 1980 GMC Jimmy. To me it's a modern vehicle except no OD, he a TH350c, ( lock up converter) The steering system is modern, AC, Power everything except locks. Soft top. I find daily driving my 1969 mustang the biggest challenge is the more primative steering system and suspension. I have added OD. Unfortunately fuel consumption in the Jimmy is crazy high, about 10-12 mpg while the mustang is 12-18 mpg.

It should be mandatory! I’m hoping to drive my classic daily soon

@3legend552

Жыл бұрын

I daily driver my 93 Chevrolet every day this year it turns 30yrs.old some vehicles are not meant to be part time.

I’d give my left leg to get back into a classic again, had a 85 blazer in high school that ran forever until I was run off the road and she was totaled. I have had 2 modern computerized since that blazer and they aren’t half the truck that was. Someday I hope to get one of these k10/c10 trucks and a 66 mustang

@ET74019

2 жыл бұрын

I am also surprised your 87 doesn’t have overdrive, my 85 blazer did

@slumpnmyrump4986

Жыл бұрын

His 87 could have came with overdrive but most likely has a th400 as the th350 last year was 86

Older trucks just have character and personality Old trucks for me

I had an 87 4wd half ton years ago. Significant, premature, frame rot- seemed pretty common for "square bodies", but then again, I am in NH, lots of road salt....

My c10 has a 3 speed auto just like the one in the video and I can do 95 all day long. 3.08 gears

My dream is a Chevy Square body truck Silverado trim in Red

Classic vehicle,Okay, so in November of 74 Dad bought this brand new ordered to his spec's 1975 Chevrolet C-20 custom deluxe camper special. I drove it to high school. With a 30/30 in the gun rack. Last weekend when I was out and about in her, I got mixed into traffic with a classic car club and they all thought I was part of the club. I never really considered her a classic before. She's always been the truck. After Dad passed I got her, traded her back and forth with my brother a half dozen times over the years. We keep her in the family cuz she's a family member. She's been a daily driver since the day she hit the road. 82422.3 miles on the odometer for the sixth time that I know of. She's starting to get a little old and tired, seems that Dad ordered it with the double rust option rather than the normal square body rust option. And he went with the hood bend option too. Air conditioning would have been nice but no he didn't go for that option. Power steering, power brakes. Originally it came with 16.5 rims. What it has on it now is 33x12.50x 16.5 wheels and tires. Try to find a 16.5 tire nowadays. But that's what the old man ran on it. I have been trying to keep her as she's always been. She'll be 48 in November, and for some reason the girlfriend has got an attitude about being a month and a half older than my truck. I telling her your body's in much better shape and I'm pretty sure you have less miles on you.

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

Жыл бұрын

Hey Mudduck, we took a look at your channel and you have been making videos for like 5 years! What drives you to make KZread videos and why did you start?

@mudduck754

Жыл бұрын

@@FirstPlaceAutoParts the children got me into KZread. they got me into it that Facebook thing for a bit too. Before I seen what it really was and got off it. I started watching anything but cat videos.The reason I started making videos was to let my family know that hey I'm still on this side of the grass. It was the weekly, I made it through another week bitches. I think that was slightly after the back to back heart attacks and strokes. And then I started taking videos of anything I thought was interesting. For a while there I thought I was going to make political commentary until I realized that everybody was doing that. Was going to make videos of me wrenching on the truck. But usually get too busy wrenching to remember to get the camera out. Since I have a half dozen or better cats,cat videos show up from time to time. No other way than just coming out and saying it, I'm dying. Every morning I wake up I'm surprised that I woke up again. And something to give the great-grandchildren and idea of who I was. I have gone from having everything I wanted to having nothing. And with nothing to work with have come back this far. Oh hell I'll make a video of it it makes it easier.

I daily drive my 70 c20 has a gear venders overdrive, 4 wheel discs and going to efi now. Drives and stops better than my newest truck , a 01 2500 dodge diesel.

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

2 жыл бұрын

Big block engine and Turbo 400 right? The Gear Vendors overdrive is great edition to an old school drive train. Very cool rig and combination!

@adambatchelder4121

2 жыл бұрын

@@FirstPlaceAutoParts ya was a small block 4 speed , now a big block th400 soon to be a supercharged big block and 4l80 with the gear venders again.

Surprised it doesn't have overdrive and lockup converter. 1986 had, had the 700R4 transmission.

Several of them were daily drivers for me. One I bought brand new.

I'm still driving my 84 Dodge D100 and it IS my most RELIABLE...

Don't want to seem rude but my c10 is completely stock and it easily cruises 80 without overdrive, maby its because my gut pack is a 340something and yours is higher? My carb is just a 600 holley 4 barrel

I have a 2016 dodge ram 1500, 5.7 and I would prefer an older classic truck without all the "technology" which includes sensors, plastic gas tanks, plastic fuel lines with plastic connectors, drive by wire, etc. You have to be a semi master tech to work on these things. Ridicules sensors telling you to check gas cap....

@jamesbosworth4191

2 ай бұрын

I recently learned that the newer vehicles have plastic gas tanks and plastic lines. That used to be illegal.

I still daily drive my 73 GMC C25 every day. Geared low, so it is unlikely that I will ever get speeding tickets on the freeway.

dude i want to so bad, i’ve always wanted a classic. but man i hate to sound like a coochie sniffer but them carburetors scare me LMAO

@johnnie2388

Жыл бұрын

I feel ya my friend. I just sold my Subaru for a 84' Dodge Ram D150. I figured life is short..I'm 38 and this is my first classic & I couldn't be happier to start restoring her.

A big downside of DDing your classic is that its a sitting duck for thieves.

I daily drove an 86 k10 for years, loved it, my wallet didnt though

i have a 79 c10 and a 96 suburban k2500

Just looking for more info. How can you get into trouble driving over 65 mph without overdrive. I have a 1985 c10 with a 305 gas and 350 turbo 3 speed auto. Any infomation would be great! Thanks!

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

Жыл бұрын

The biggest challenges with "modern" highway speeds, which tend to run 10+ mph over the posted limits, are the rpm's that the engine will be turning at 65+ mph. Modern overdrive transmissions allow for easy 1500-1800 rpms at 65mph vs 3000+ rpm's with a non-overdrive vehicle. Engine wear will go up and mpg's go down at these kind of sustained rpm's. Fuel injection and overdrive transmissions are contributors to modern engines able to exceed 100,000 mile longevity. Driving with a non-overdrive transmission as a daily driver on the interstates can be done but get used to the slow lane and feeling like a moving road block, lower fuel economy and an engine that is spinning a lot of rpm's. An overdrive system like the Gear Vendor overdrive can be added to the tail shaft of your transmission, is easy to install and a robust unit. It maybe something to look into if the interstate is calling your name with frequency

@jamesbosworth4191

2 ай бұрын

@@FirstPlaceAutoParts If an automatic, it probably has very tall gearing, so high speeds are no problem. It is sticks that often have low gearing that has the engine revving hard at high speeds.

i bought a 1994 ford F-150 XLT 4X4 5.0 5 speed with only 108k miles. I average 18mpg cuz i shift below 2500rpm’s just cuz of gas prices and if i stay below 65mph in 5th then im only 2k rpm’s. It has a couple of cosmetic problems which I will fix but it is completely usable truck and I only paid $3k not $10k or whatever some people are asking for their shit now!

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

2 жыл бұрын

Cool combination with the manual transmission. Yep, RPM's (shift and cruzing speed) definitely have an affect on fuel economy. Awesome truck and a great purchase price, nice score!

Piece of cake, that truck has an automatic…try it with one with a sm465 4 speed

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

6 ай бұрын

Daily driving a manual is easy

89 FORD 4×4 , 4 speed.

If u have to ask if u can drive a classic as a daily driver u dont deserve to have 1

as someone who daily's the project 30 yr chevy, im not having fun

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

Жыл бұрын

Sorry buddy

I daily my 79 k10

87 without a 700r4? That's interesting

What about Insurnace?! 😭

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

2 жыл бұрын

Insurance is relatively inexpensive even with full coverage due to the vehicles "book" value. With that said, the value of the square body trucks have gotten to the point that their replacement value is much higher than what traditional insurance would pay out. One recommendation is to utilize "collector car" insurance with a stated value. Even then, insurance is reasonable

@jamesbosworth4191

2 ай бұрын

I have no problem with insurance. They probably wouldn't fix it if I got in an accident, but I don't like insurance body work anyway. I will just have it fixed myself.

Some people don't have a choice 😅

You mean the younger people nowadays really doubt that you can drive a Squarebody every day? Weird.

@FirstPlaceAutoParts

5 ай бұрын

Most of the time its the older guys. They are all tired of tweaking things

why is this even a question?

If you do make sure you know how to drive, then watch out for car thieves.

I did😂

One week everyday = everyday for a week

One cannot afford to daily drive anything today.

@jamesbosworth4191

2 ай бұрын

If you are a UNION MEMBER, you certainly can afford to.

@brianw8963

2 ай бұрын

@@jamesbosworth4191forgot what this was about, not a union guy but I have no problem daily driving anything, from my 69 beetle to my 2019 Tacoma , to several more in between. My old 94 Camry LE is one of my favorites!

i take it you have never been to alaska....🤣🤣🤣

You don’t have to be old just poor lol

I'm 3 minutes 19 seconds into this video and you're continued rambling has forced me to stop the video and make this comment. Get on with the content already aey?

Mopar =shit

What are you talking about the c10 can only be driven at a top speed of 65 mph?

@jamesbosworth4191

2 ай бұрын

Probably never drove one.

@grimwulf7173

2 ай бұрын

@@jamesbosworth4191 are you saying I have never driven one? I have owned 2 of them.

@jamesbosworth4191

2 ай бұрын

How come, then, you think they can't be driven much over 65 MPH? A C20 or C30 with a stick and a 456 rear end shouldn't, but a C10 with automatic can be driven MUCH faster than 65.

@grimwulf7173

2 ай бұрын

@@jamesbosworth4191 I didn’t say they couldn’t the guy in the video did. I was questioning why he said that. The guy on the video is clueless and giving out false information.

@jamesbosworth4191

2 ай бұрын

@@grimwulf7173 That's who I meant - the video guy. HE probably never drove one. I thought you were one and the same. Sorry about that.