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This is my '68 GMC truck that my dad bought new. I've put some miles on it.  href="http://www.carspace.com/csPhotos">See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com Check out the story about it: http://www.sacbee.com/130/story/152695.html 
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Replying to: justaveragejoe (Apr 11, 2007 11:35 am)  What engine does it have? GMCs that year had a choice of the 250 or 292 I6; 305 or 351 V6; or 283, 327, or 396 V8.
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Replying to: bumpy (Apr 12, 2007 11:09 am)  A "Carspace" logo, over a scan of a newspaper article, with my original picture...no copyright lawsuits please
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Replying to: justaveragejoe (Apr 12, 2007 1:08 pm) |
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is one sweet truck. I really like that body style. Hey, were they using all-steel beds by that time, or were the floors still made out of wood? When my '85 Silverado has breathed its last, I've thought about trying to replace it with a classic pickup, and I always did like that '68-72 style of GMC. Only problem is, my truck has sentimental value, as my Granddad bought it brand-new. I have a hard time parting with cars. 
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Replying to: andre1969 (Apr 13, 2007 2:37 pm) Yes, steel bed in this one. |
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Replying to: andre1969 (Apr 13, 2007 2:37 pm) |
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Hi Everyone...I was online searching for info on using classic cars as daily drivers and found this message board. I would appreciate if I can get some answers on my concerns. So my husband decided he wants to get a classic car and use it for his commuting...he drives about 50 miles at least 5x per week. He was looking at a 64 malibu or chevelle?? The thing I'm concerned about is safety! We do have an infant and if we need to put a car seat in there, would it be safe enough? And would it be safe enough to use as a daily driver...also since he's going to be putting on massive mileage...would the car actually depreciate in value? Any input would be helpful! Thanks!!! |
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Replying to: deniseal0902 (May 07, 2009 12:36 pm) |
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Replying to: deniseal0902 (May 07, 2009 12:36 pm) If he gets a 2-door hardtop or 2-door sedan, which are more valuable than the 4-door, getting a car seat into the back could be a bit of a challenge, anyway. Also, these cars just had single master cylinders, seats without headrests, very little useful padding on the dashboards, and steering columns that did not collapse. I'd suggest something a little later, like 1968. By that time, they had collapsible steering columns, shoulder belts up front, dual master cylinders, and interiors that were much more impact-friendly in a crash. I guess if he has his heart set on a '64 though, some of the stuff like a dual master cylinder and shoulder belts could be retrofitted? Putting 250 miles per week on the car is definitely going to hurt its value, unless he buys a high-mileage car to begin with, and then he's going to run into reliability issues. And being a 40+ year old car, it WILL break down on occasion, no matter how well it's been taken care of! How mechanically inclined is your husband? |
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