Life's about enjoying the ride for Kacy in her 1972 Chevy C-10

Life's about enjoying the ride for Kacy in her 1972 Chevy C-10 | Why I Drive #31

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This 1972 Chevy C-10 pickup likes to take it slow and steady, and for Kacy Smith that's just fine. She took this truck from barnyard rust bucket to her own personal getaway car. It’s not the showiest vehicle in town, but it sees a lot of miles. After all, what’s the use of owning a fun old car if you don’t drive it?
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@trigsretromotors 4 жыл бұрын

Now there's a girl who speaks a lot of sense, I agree with everything she said, plus she has great taste in trucks!

@JohnDoe-jl3em 4 жыл бұрын

So many people don't realize that a good drive in something you love takes a lot of stress away.

@joeschlotthauer840 4 жыл бұрын

She was spot on with everything she said. People who bought for an investment almost ruined the hobby...

@robgrant9583 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. You couldn't have said it any better.

@20alphabet 4 жыл бұрын

@Rob Grant Yes he could've. He omitted the word _lesbian._

@Lu-KN 4 жыл бұрын

...but you have the opportunity to teach the youngs :)

@milano61 4 жыл бұрын

@@20alphabet What the hell is that comment supposed to mean? I think it's more of a comment about yourself, 20 alphabet!

@20alphabet 4 жыл бұрын

@@milano61 Triggered? Why? Do you identify as a lesbian?

@phaedrussmith1949 4 жыл бұрын

The 1972 C-10 is a damn fine truck, and your's is a stellar example. Love the two tone paint scheme and love the story. Thanks for sharing.

@20alphabet 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh, profanity... then it _MUST_ be true!

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 жыл бұрын

We need more videos like this in our life right now. Gorgeous truck, I love seeing these as daily drivers.

@_BAD_MERC_ 4 жыл бұрын

In 40 years, this will still be a driver. That $80,000 loaded truck on the dealer lot right now will not.

@hawkdsl 4 жыл бұрын

How sad is that... both that it's "loaded", and second, it's 80k

@myk1_sp 2 жыл бұрын

@@hawkdsl Very sad.

@mwaynem 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck. I had a 72 gmc 4x4 when I was 19. I'm now 60 and looking for another one. Like you said everyone has a truck story. Thank you for sharing.

@deej19142 4 жыл бұрын

That was the truck my stepdad had when I met him. I was 12, it was 1976 and I learned to drive in that truck. To this day, its my favorite year of the chevy truck.

@AmZi_LeatherCraft 4 жыл бұрын

Respect for the excellent preservation of the classics of the American automobile industry 👍👍👍

@ltdees2362 4 жыл бұрын

...this is a beautiful "Why I Drive" and to this day I drive my dads 73 C-10...he passed in 88 but his spirit is in this truck, he talks to me when I'm driving...I drive it daily 💗...thanks for sharing Kacy!

@craigdouglasmartens7037 3 ай бұрын

What a beauty! My dad had 2 straight six versions, a 1970 C10 and a 72 straight six c10 custom fleetside. They were both incredibly comfortabe on lng gravel and dirt roads in Zuuland South Africa. I love them!

@billhoff5651 2 ай бұрын

My Dad's first "new" pickup was just like this but in a C-20...loved that truck. Now my son is trying to find the same year in a C 10 to restore like yours.!

@jayhay1237 4 ай бұрын

I had a 72 Chevy van back in the day. Loved it. Had so much fun!

@NovaResource 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck! I believe ‘72 was the last year for the trailing arm and coil spring rear suspension that many NASCAR cars were based off of. 👍🏻

@thecrimsonknight4756 Жыл бұрын

My dad had a 72 Chevy C-10 just like this. Same color too. I would love to have one like this again because this was his very first company truck he bought.

@Vampirebear13 4 жыл бұрын

Kacy is a perfect example of why people should support McPherson College. It's all kids who are the ones we older people pray will keep car culture alive.

@milano61 4 жыл бұрын

'72 C-20 Longbed with a 350, Edelbrock 650, TH400, headers, Pypes, and turquoise latex paint applied with a roller. Loud, fun, and gets smiles and "thumbs up"! I'm sure you do too!

@fleetwin1 4 жыл бұрын

That's a beauty....You are right, what good are they if you can't/don't drive them.... I remember my uncles 72 stepside, same green color....He recently had it renovated, can't wait to see that truck again....

@joeytidwell8750 7 ай бұрын

My favorite year of trucks always will be. I've had all 4 years

@sru1436 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome truck. I have the same truck but mine is a Cheyenne. I agree with her on every level. I enjoy going on for a causal drive. I’ve owned always owned a truck and will always own a truck. They are indispensable.

@thorandmoljnir 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome truck! A real truck, not a luxury vehicle that 'looks' like a truck, like most modern ones. Beautiful paint and all stock. Perfect!

@Elenalon 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck, I have a 72 year custom deluxe, Since it left from Missouri, it went to Kansas City, then crossed the Atlantic to reach Norway, then I bought it and brought it to live on the coast of Barcelona in Spain, where It has its residence, it is a great attraction when you travel on the Catalan roads.

@user-ne9wp8ve5u 4 жыл бұрын

That is one sexy truck! Too bad Chevy doesn’t build them like that anymore.😕

@kurtkuipers9473 4 жыл бұрын

They don't build them like that no more I have a 1975 truck half ton

@user-ne9wp8ve5u 4 жыл бұрын

Kurt Kuipers I would love to own a 1980’s C-10 some day.

@elfthreefiveseven1297 4 жыл бұрын

Growing up, my parents bought a 1968 Chevrolet C-10 CST. They put a Six-Pak camper on it, which was used to travel from California to Ohio every year and as a daily driver for my father. Equipped with a 307 and turbo-hydromatic transmission. I would love to find one. Ours had almost 200,000 miles when sold in the early 80's

@eduardharryrojas1568 Жыл бұрын

Kacy, I love your truck, it's original and simple, and very nice. I have a 1972 Chevy C10, it is original from Missouri but I have it on the coast of Barcelona in Spain and I have it very original too.

@jeffryblackmon4846 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you many thousands of happy miles, Kacy!

@victorvargas1701 Ай бұрын

Heck ya C-10 my dad had a 1970 we grew up in that truck good times I have a 70 short bed my brother 72 shorty as well just a nice ride

@carsmartsmedia2324 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck in the perfect setting.

@giannirocco9099 4 жыл бұрын

Still using my'65 F250,it's got a 240ci six cylinder mated to a four speed,granny gear transmission,original paint and interior and is a good work truck,pure and simple

@marvinalancornell8275 4 жыл бұрын

Kacy Smith, I Love your pick-up! 1964 thru 1972 best year for the ole c10......that's my opinion......

@bay4west 4 жыл бұрын

Can't beat a good old truck!

@rdyer8764 4 жыл бұрын

I was working as a delivery driver for an auto parts store back in the mid-70s. I drove my 1964 Pontiac GTO convertible to work nearly every day. We had several early 70s Chevy pickups. Mine was a green 1970 (radio call sign seven-zero), but nowhere near as nice as Kacy's. I was taking a couple years off of college, and I learned a ton hanging around the machine shops and body shops. Those were sweet, sweet times working with some real characters. We were young, healthy, with no worries. Happy days! That WAS why I drove!

@busman5429 4 жыл бұрын

Early 70s work in a auto machine shop high school work study program. I did all the shops valve jobs.. back then for a set of v8 heads labor was $35.00 parts valve seats and guides were extra and resurfacing the heads. But not valve job we checked all of those parts and for cracks in the head. I loved it too hanging around the older car guys listening to their stories and learning as much as i could speical times . Back in 73 my last year of high school i was driving a 67 GTX 440 4-speed and waiting in them long gas lines trying to keep gas in it. I ran Shell 260 high octane.

@rdyer8764 4 жыл бұрын

@@busman5429 A friend of mine had a GTX and my brother had a 'Cuda. But most of my friends were were Chevy guys. Some of still have their high school cars. One in particular - a restored 57 Nomad.

@billygoat6289 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got at 71. Gotbit as my first truck about 4 years ago and it’s gone under a lot of work. I didn’t have plans to “restore” it so it’s got a 470 horse small block in it. 4L80e trans. Bucket seats from an 06 2500hd. Completely custom interior and dash. I’ve spent probably 4x more money on all that than I bought it for. But dang is it a great truck.

@SuperJoes70 4 жыл бұрын

Back to basics good video thanks for sharing we need some more whats up an ANY day of the week just a great thing during this hard time that every body is facing thanks again

@josuerivero7563 4 жыл бұрын

The simplicity is the best

@thomasryan8218 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck

@jenko701 2 жыл бұрын

My dad had one like this , I learned to drive on this.

@Thousand_yard_King 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 1969 C10 shortbed stepside with a 250 inline 6, with a column shift 4speed of Muncie, down the road at 70 all day long, talk about a sweet long distance runner!! I love the old pickem up truck.

@gaydes1012 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just now learning to drive but when I was in middle school I bought a 1978 gmc jimmy for $500 and my dad and I have been fixing it up for when I have my license

@Markybug-Keira-Cody 4 жыл бұрын

Great cinematography again in this video!

@ziggymorris8760 4 жыл бұрын

I had a full size 1986 Silverado Blazer, was the most fun I ever had driving a vehicle. I sold it 21 years ago and still think about it.

@gmc1284 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's great to see a younger person enjoying an old truck .how could anyone give this a thumbs down?

@Donnybrook10 4 жыл бұрын

my first vehicle was a 72 Chevy C10 stepside. 3 on the tree. I miss that truck

@ROBOT_GARAGE 4 жыл бұрын

Good job

@ethanmilgram2327 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s my story to a T! Well done! Gary

@HamJamming 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, another Chebbie! I'm really impressed!

@zebrabob 4 жыл бұрын

Kacy has done a great job on her truck, I'd trust her to work on my classic!

@regisfilia 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck! And love her attitude.

@76calidude 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Yes Yes!! Something very special about owning a classic C10!!

@396M21 4 жыл бұрын

Great truck Kacy, many of the V8 auto trucks came with 3.08 gears in '71 and '72.keep your eye out for an budget friendly swap if your truck has the lower 3.73's Many people would swap their 3.08's for their LS overdrive builds if you have the 3.73's

@jeffholliday5239 Жыл бұрын

I had a 1972 C-10 Delux with a 307. My Dad gave it to me in 1982 when I got my license. It was beat up from farm work so it needed some love. Like an idiot I wanted a Camaro and got rid of it. I wish I could go back and change my mind. It was forest green like yours but had a lime green roof. Great truck. Enjoy yours.

@freemansgarage Жыл бұрын

Oh no the classic Camaro story. I did the same thing 15 years after you.

@pelukin7876 Жыл бұрын

We had a 1977 chevy beauville van and I miss the blessed thing, and ive been wanting since, I like everything about it, even the steering wheel is a fun steering wheel, but a automatic is a must with me on a vehicle

@peterhaan9068 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite year for this model. Great styling and it's a truck!

@paulsmallriver6066 4 жыл бұрын

Kacy I like your attitude and philosophy.

@JA-ds2cc 4 жыл бұрын

Nice truck! My first outfit was a 1972 Chevy Suburban 4x4 standard transmission that was forest green and seated 9. It had the 350 V8 and nonslip differential. Fond memories.

@SorenNordstrom 3 күн бұрын

She's awesome

@CarlosGuzman-bq8fr 4 жыл бұрын

I loved it. Great piece. 👏👏💜❤❤🏆🏆

@BenVanAmburg 4 жыл бұрын

I want more history on the car and her connection to it. Still enjoy the series

@paullemay3218 4 жыл бұрын

One sweet ride. 🇨🇦😎

@steelydan449 4 жыл бұрын

Got a 72’ as well. We have several vehicles and it’s still my favorite to drive.

@hornetbrown 4 жыл бұрын

Great gal, great story. Owned three or four trucks myself, and each one had a story.

@jacoballred7689 4 жыл бұрын

Finding a dream vehicle is about like a diamond in the rough. But it can also be about healing old wounds and reviving friendships. Sometimes we're not able to enjoy certain vehicles of the past. The reason for being a collector.

@helmiabdullah2271 4 жыл бұрын

Well said Kacy👍....great truck, great video!

@knightfire2363 4 жыл бұрын

Inspirational.

@bryanmorgan8940 4 жыл бұрын

Love her 72 C/10

@joescola7498 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Truck, thanks for sharing!

@davidmaggard2796 4 жыл бұрын

Such a good video .and one of GMs finest like she said every one as a truck story

@JustMe-in5jn 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, for all the right reasons.

@chevyking8236 4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way you feel Dam the investment if you got C10 just sitting in the garage there's no point in you having it

@victorvera5840 4 жыл бұрын

Beatiful truck👏👏👏👌

@aleoimpala 4 жыл бұрын

Good story, love the spirit, nice ride.

@mattg7952 4 жыл бұрын

My first truck was an Ocre 72 C10 with a 327/350 at 19. My second truck was a medium green 71 C10 that I swapped a 454/400 into at 22. I've owned at least 10 other trucks but those were my favorites.

@TeguhPutraReza 4 жыл бұрын

Chevy c10 Amazing retro car... Nice video

@KillSwitchNY 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah this is awesome. There is so much more character in a classic. I like NOT having the comforts of my living room in my vehicle so I can feel the car and the drive.

@russellgiboney2213 4 жыл бұрын

Old iron is the best I have to a 69 C10 short bed Stepside and a 71 K10 GMC long bed

@jeffsnyder2051 4 жыл бұрын

nice truck glad you can enjoy it!!!

@paulferrara9079 4 жыл бұрын

love your truck! I grew up learning to drive in those trucks. : )

@davestarr7112 4 жыл бұрын

Keep on driving! What a lovely truck. I had a 72 C20, which I spent a lot of time and money on, making it mechanically near-perfect. By far the best vehicle I ever owned. Foolishly I sold it (way too cheap) because it developed another, relatively minor mechanical problem. A big mistake on my part ... keep yours running, it's a great vehicle indeed.

@curtisvonepp4335 4 жыл бұрын

For some of us restoration is a night mare like mine was now this 1973 Ford 250 FE 390 is like Brand New 😁🙌

@hdrk59 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice ...thank you

@ethanpavelka4658 4 жыл бұрын

Had the same exact truck to the t longbed 350/350 recently had to let it go saved the drivetrain tho.. she was too rusty i will get another one someday i loved that truck tough old things

@gordiehemsink1035 4 жыл бұрын

What a great truck.

@txnetcop 4 жыл бұрын

I had just gotten out of the army after 3 years and two deployments. I went to work for a Chevy dealershop in south Texas. I was given to the truck sales department. I sold 23 of these my first month...WOW this thing was hotter than pancakes to sell! I didn't stay with the dealership because of how they split the money but that was fun! The sold itself...

@ericholt6688 4 жыл бұрын

I notice the McPherson College plate on the front. Are you or were you a student there for vehicle restoration? Was this a project for you there? Only hear great things about that program.

@hawkdsl 4 жыл бұрын

My truck story is; I bought a K2500 (GMT400) new in 1989.. I still have it... and still drive it. Still looks new. It's kinda ridiculous... but I feel GM stopped making trucks after the GMT400, so I never had any interest in anything newer sitting in my Big Red. God what an awesome truck.

@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860 4 жыл бұрын

Nice truck.

@BennyHubba 4 жыл бұрын

I miss my 72 c10

@alaa_aldeen1985 4 жыл бұрын

We in Iraq love old US cars, their repair is easy, and the iron is rustless. A while ago a truck found this model but the engine was replaced by the Kia Bingo 2700

@willdevine8317 4 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome truck

@billkrause4585 4 жыл бұрын

Old Truck Tip told to me by an old mechanic; They say the life of the engine depends on your oil changes, and the worst thing for a vehicle is not to driving it. Read up from the Seafoam Website about adding the seafoam injector cleaner to your gasoline tank and to your oil crankcase (one ounce per quart capacity of the crankcase prior to an oil change), then drive the truck for 35 to 50 miles before changing your oil. After the oil change again add one ounce of seafoam per quart of oil. your older vehicle will run smoother and much more quiet. I have 173,000 miles on my 02 Ford Truck, and I follow this method as per Seafoam Website. My 4.0L OHC Engine performs like the day I bought it new. I do the periodic engine tune up according to checklist frequency along with the coolant change and etc. I use this stuff too in all my lawn tractors, mowers, and snow blowers. I use it in the gasoline tanks and in with the crankcase oil. When a mower idles rough, I add a splash to the fuel tank and a tad to the oil, and it begins to run smooth before the lawn cut is finished.