View Poll Results: daily driver?
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll
daily drivers?
Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,677
Likes: 999
From: Near Yosemite CA
Mine has become my company truck so all of the repairs, and mods offer a tax advantage. I can go buy a new truck for my company, and spend 30-40 grand, or I can buy a few Slicks fix them up, and have a unique fleet for less money. It has been a great promotional item. I only drive about 3-4000 per year, and it also keeps the business insurance a lot cheaper too.
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 562
Likes: 1
From: Texas
My 66 is my only daily driver at present.
I've used my wife's Honda on rare occasions, but pretty much Monday through Friday, in Houston metro traffic, it's me and the slick. Before that, it was a Plymouth Valiant with the slant six.
I'm hoping to get back into the lab industry and out of the science classroom in May/June, and hopefully that will get me a modern company vehicle again, but for now, it's just the slick.
FWIW, I love driving it to work everyday and see no downside to it, except for the current price of fuel. As several of you have mentioned, you just have to leave some room for stopping and you can't get involved in the ruthless competing for lanes and position that goes on in most metro areas these days.
My 54 tudor will be done this summer and it may come to work with me occasionally, but I don't see it ever getting pressed into the regular rotation. I've had it since I was 17 and I'd be sick if some yuppy smashed into it....not to mention the 100 gazillion hours I have into the frame-off restoration of the thing.
I've used my wife's Honda on rare occasions, but pretty much Monday through Friday, in Houston metro traffic, it's me and the slick. Before that, it was a Plymouth Valiant with the slant six.
I'm hoping to get back into the lab industry and out of the science classroom in May/June, and hopefully that will get me a modern company vehicle again, but for now, it's just the slick.
FWIW, I love driving it to work everyday and see no downside to it, except for the current price of fuel. As several of you have mentioned, you just have to leave some room for stopping and you can't get involved in the ruthless competing for lanes and position that goes on in most metro areas these days.
My 54 tudor will be done this summer and it may come to work with me occasionally, but I don't see it ever getting pressed into the regular rotation. I've had it since I was 17 and I'd be sick if some yuppy smashed into it....not to mention the 100 gazillion hours I have into the frame-off restoration of the thing.
Elder User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 581
Likes: 1
From: Montana
I have three of them that are daily drivers. 66- F-250. 4 WD ( wife took it away from me and now drives it every day to work) i drive a 64 f-100 4wd in the winter and a F-100 in the summer. the f-100 i did a frame up rebuild about three years ago. when you consider making payments on a newer truck, licencing ,ins. blahblah blah, it's not the expensive to drive. i dont own a truck newer than 1966. Dutch
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,315
Likes: 0
From: Rossmoor at Seal Beach
I have three of them that are daily drivers. 66- F-250. 4 WD ( wife took it away from me and now drives it every day to work) i drive a 64 f-100 4wd in the winter and a F-100 in the summer. the f-100 i did a frame up rebuild about three years ago. when you consider making payments on a newer truck, licencing ,ins. blahblah blah, it's not the expensive to drive. i dont own a truck newer than 1966. Dutch
Way to go Dutch.. I agree it is really much cheaper to restore, or hotrod a slick with all of the fees of Lic. and Ins> and so on!!! then it is to buy a new truck, or a "car with a bed" as they seem to be. Keep on Truckin!!!
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,315
Likes: 0
From: Rossmoor at Seal Beach
Question How many of you.... 3 so far.... that don't drive your slicks, do so because they are not running, and how many because they are trailer queens? I would be interested in that number too!
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,656
Likes: 4
From: Northern and Southern Cal
"Presidont"
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,014
Likes: 91
From: Concord, CA
Well the my signature says part of the answer as I have 8 cars which my wife only using 1. All run perfectly so there is no issue there. The real issue is mileage and safety. The '91 Mazda and '04 Focus get 35 and 32.5 mpg. The Focus, with the bigger engine and sports package is soooo much fun to drive that it has to be my daily driver. The car, with 5 speed, is so quick and handles so well that it wins by default even though it doesn't have the cool factor.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,315
Likes: 0
From: Rossmoor at Seal Beach
Well the my signature says part of the answer as I have 8 cars which my wife only using 1. All run perfectly so there is no issue there. The real issue is mileage and safety. The '91 Mazda and '04 Focus get 35 and 32.5 mpg. The Focus, with the bigger engine and sports package is soooo much fun to drive that it has to be my daily driver. The car, with 5 speed, is so quick and handles so well that it wins by default even though it doesn't have the cool factor.
Alright on the Focus! My son has my old 2002 Focus SVT, he has dropped I believe it is a FS-Werks supercharger in it with a Steeda suspension package, it was wheel dynoed at a dyno pull last month at 320hp to the wheels, that car is wicked fun to drive at the track... But I prefer my Pony Gt Convertible, for the comfort factor... The Focus SVT while a cool looking car, and wicked fast, is not a driver friendly car when it comes to creature comforts. My son has added in a few flat screens and a great stereo system, but the extra firm seats and lack of really good armrest's is my gripe on a long drive. The focus is a lot of fun on the windy roads though.... I'll keep drivin' my slick thanks!
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 357
Likes: 1
From: willamette valley ore
I've had my '65 F250 since 1977 and until I got the '66 F100 12 years ago, I drove it every day. Now I trade off between the two. The other pickup is a '40 so it only sees dry days. My wife drove her first car (1967 Galaxie) daily for 37 years until we inherited my mothers car about 8 months ago. There is no reason not to drive the older rigs. Cheaper insurance and are much easier to work on. Steve
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,389
Likes: 58
Even after all of that logic, many still don't understand. It's sad how many people are brain washed and believe that new cars are the better way to go.
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,656
Likes: 4
From: Northern and Southern Cal
Hey I can dream can't I?