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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 06:37 PM
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Over 17,000 miles

Compared notes and realized that I've driven my bump over 17,000 miles in the last 12 months. That's more than any other vehicle in the family.

What about you and yours? How many miles does your truck see in a year?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 08:40 PM
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I have only put on about 3500 in the 2 years since I got it road worthy. Well, I only put on about 1000. My son put on the other 2500.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 10:56 PM
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This should be the theme song for it haha

 
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 06:23 AM
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At least once a month, I get in my truck and just go. I have a 64 with a 292 yblock, original Trans and my rear is stock. well upgraded from the 411 to a 3.00
My truck is far from stock, but it's a truck. I drive the hell out of it because I like driving it. My therapy for staying calm, "Is cruising."
Most people would leave their "Prized Possession" in the garage, for fear of accidents.
Why?
You built it,...... Drive It!!!!!
My tires cost a lot of money, why should I let them ROTT?????
Drive your truck like it was meant to be. Your happiness for the work you put into it, depends on it.
Sanity is all about enjoying,
think about it!!!!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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As of now, I have my F250 and my motorcycle, so my truck gets around 12-15 thousand miles per year.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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I was driving at least 70 miles a day from January through May. (Sometimes 100) It has dropped of significantly since then though. So I don't think I'll break 10 this year, but it's possible.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 02:25 PM
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Less than 1,000 miles per year. My commute is only 10 miles and I have (too?) many vehicles. Hence, the "Fleet Admiral" moniker bestowed by JEFFAFA.

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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 02:52 PM
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I racked up over 40k after the diesel conversion, I could actually afford to drive it then.
That truck won't get any more miles, though, but the engine and trans are waiting in the new chassis for another 40k.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 10:17 PM
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I am happy to see somebody else that drives their old truck as much as I do! Cheers to ya man!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 10:34 PM
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I am happy to see somebody else that drives their old truck as much as I do! Cheers to ya man!
Everything I've done to it has been to increase drivability. It rides nice, steers straight, and cruises wonderfully at 70mph.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 09:23 AM
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I'm trying to recall exactly when I bought my '69 in 1988, it had 112K on it? It had 132K when I pulled the stock motor/trans out the next year. There wasn't a dry day that I didn't drive that truck. Gas was CHEAP back then.

Today, I hardly put a few hundred miles on any of the hot rods per year. Times change, lives change.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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Arrrrgh...if my friend would get done with the body work and paint I might actually get to drive it.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
Less than 1,000 miles per year. My commute is only 10 miles and I have (too?) many vehicles. Hence, the "Fleet Admiral" moniker bestowed by JEFFAFA.

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The top 1/2 and the bottom 1/2 of your sig are fitting Lord Silver.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 351Cleveland C4
I was driving at least 70 miles a day from January through May. (Sometimes 100) It has dropped of significantly since then though. So I don't think I'll break 10 this year, but it's possible.
Boy howdy was I ever wrong! I'm at 20K this year!!!

I'd say 30% of them have been towing miles. (Maybe more)
 
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 03:17 PM
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I didn't know I was supposed to be keeping track. Either myself or **** dives mine everyday. Usually TIITs so he can keep the mileage down on his....
 
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