what kind of truck do you prefer

I have been a Chevrolet/GM man all my life thanks to my Dad. Growing up on the farm in NY he had a 1969 C10 2WD as long as I could remember. I have no idea how many miles he put on it but remember him talking about the 4 engines he went through(started with 2-6 cyl before swapping to 327 V8s. It had a HD 4 spd manual. The frame was welded/reinforced many times due to NY winters until it couldn't be done anymore. In winter, he would put wheel chains on and a 1000 lb cement block in the bed. That old truck would go many places no 4WD could when it had to. Hauled anything he needed to year round for our 105 cow dairy farm and his tractor hobby. I learned to drive with that truck doing farm errands before I had a license. By the time I got a license in 1988, Dad had replaced it with 2 trucks. A 1972 C10 with 3 spd on the column as a go to town for parts/supplies truck and a 1978 GMC K35 High Sierra 4WD dually with stake racks for the heavy stuff. That old GMC is history now too but I would put it up there against ANYTHING made today by ANYBODY. They couldn't touch what I've seen that truck do in its prime. If I had the funds, I would love to have a new Chevy Duramax/Allison  dually with trailer to haul the ACs around because I believe them to be very stout and good looking trucks as well.

And dancing theirs off!!!!

He can't see very good .

Ryan Renko wrote: Theres the dancing mouse!! My evening wouldnt be complete.

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PS. I don't have a problem with this being in this forum. Childish remarks and whiners is why it has taken me so long to come back to this forum. And since the age issue was thrown out there at some point, I'm 35. Grow up people! I feel like I'm back in kindergarden.

Dodge:

ky wonder wrote: wheatbreeder wrote: ford used build tractors CHEVY BUILT A TRACTOR FOR A SHORT TIME

If it my money I buy a Ford. Since it's not my money I don't have a say.

Andrew(southernIL) wrote: Definitely Gm, The ones Ive been around just hold up better especially the interior, seems like most ford from the early to mid 90s Ive been in I had to roll own the window to get out cause the inside handle was broke off, and couldn't lock the doors on a couple from the early 2000s cause power locks were screwed up. I do think they are making a better truck now than then but so is GM. Also GM seem to be better balanced with weight cause Ive seen on many wet boat ramps a ford spin out but the GM walk on up it, not really a power issue just a weight and traction issue.

on my granpa's 99 chevy 2500 the door handle b roke on the inside and we have to roll down the window.. but he got a new truck.... now i get to roll down the window!!

Definitely Gm, The ones Ive been around just hold up better especially the interior, seems like most ford from the early to mid 90s Ive been in I had to roll own the window to get out cause the inside handle was broke off, and couldn't lock the doors on a couple from the early 2000s cause power locks were screwed up. I do think they are making a better truck now than then but so is GM. Also GM seem to be better balanced with weight cause Ive seen on many wet boat ramps a ford spin out but the GM walk on up it, not really a power issue just a weight and traction issue. 

COMPANY TRUCK!!!

The question was "What kind of truck do you prefer?" I prefer a 1/2 ton to ride around in, its easier on an old mans bones. But I work out of fat ton truck everyday.

Yes brian no snow or salt on the roads in queensland were i'am we dont even get winter frosts here. There is not many old chey luvs in australia i would like to find a 1976  4x4 chev luv in as good condision in QLD for my son. cheers john

Ford F 350   Dodge 2500  

Thad in AR. wrote: Fastest on race day

to break down!