Those who read "Vintage Truck" magazine are already aware of this, but for those who don't, the last Sunday in June (which happens to be this coming Sunday, June 29) is "Drive Your Old Truck Day". Good opportunity to take your old iron out for a spin!
Last edited by Peggy M; 06/27/20256:28 PM. Reason: added date
I use my truck for work so every day is (potentially) Drive Your Old Truck Day. Yesterday was The Galaxie's turn in the rotation but today Ol' Roy is getting his 80 mile round trip workout.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
Rich - Thanks for this reminder! I added the link to the magazine's page on "DYOTD" to your post for those that may not be aware of that site. Hope that is okay? Pretty cool that they even include a "photo contest" to encourage folks to show off their rigs.
For those taking advantage of Sunday to go drive your trucks (or any day for that matter - LOL!), we would all appreciate some pictures if you would like to share. Especially for those of us that aren't able to get our trucks out on the road at the moment. Share them here or perhaps you can post them in the Who uses their truck as a truck thread.
I'm looking forward to seeing some trucks on the road pics, hopefully! I'm sure they will be enjoyed by one and all!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
I drive mine 3-4 days a week, so I'm sure we can squeeze in a Sunday
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
... they even include a "photo contest" to encourage folks to show off their rigs. ... I'm looking forward to seeing some trucks on the road pics, hopefully! I'm sure they will be enjoyed by one and all!
The Bolters can start with those pictures here! There's not a one on this thread.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum "I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O"
Hot dog Its what drive on the weekends, rare to get it out during the week. But I never heard of that so Hillary to get a pic someplace. Thanks for the info!
Sounds like tomorrow will be a good day for a cruise to the coast.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
I guess this would normally be a driving report or who uses his truck as a truck or whatever but since apparently driving it on Sunday is a thing I thought I'd post here and get the ball rolling with pictures
Ran a few errands with Ol' Roy this morning. Good to see all of the gauges on the dash working properly and all the needles pointing in the right direction. I guess I should have had the flash turned on on the shoe phone. Oh well.
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1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
No "upgrades" required. 216, 3spd, 4.11:1 rear end. Huck brakes.
Actually, there is one upgrade on this truck - Carter YF carburetor.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
Went to the coast today for lunch. The fog was quickly coming in so we had to get the picture taking,,,, done with. Truck ran great, averaging 55 mph. Put on 75 miles.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Used my truck Wednesday, but since it is "drive your old truck day” I used it as an excuse. The wifey & I rolled up into San Geronimo Valley to visit/buy some produce at the Farm Stand…. The truck is always welcomed there
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
Great pics folk!!! Thanks for sharing and hoping some folks may have taken some and are just not yet able to post.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Yup, sure hope other members drove their truck yesterday and will post pics soon.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
It was rainy all day here so we did not take Charlie out. Fooee.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum "I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O"
1955 1st Series 3100 built at L.A. Van Nuys assembly plant in September 1954. Original 235 truck engine and running gear (open driveline) with early September 1954 casting dates.
That's a serious back bumper. Do you ever tow anything?
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
Tows motorcycle trailers now and again, and occasional trailer-tow trips to the landfill. Flat-towed an MGB Roadster from Newport Rhode Island to San Diego in the mid-1980s, with a motorcycle in the bed (military cross-country move).
Have owned the truck since 1970. Original 6V electrical system with Delco-Remy starter, generator and voltage regulator.
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
I added the link to the magazine's page on "DYOTD" to your post for those that may not be aware of that site. Hope that is okay? Pretty cool 
that they even include a "photo contest" to encourage folks to show off their rigs. 
There's not a one on this thread. 