Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57NAPCO** · 12-14-2015, 11:41 AM

Or what I refer to as "Adventure Buying" a non trademarked phrase

Someone had asked me about this type of thing and possibly writing a book about it (no way). So I thought I'd share a bit. Over the last 30 years I've probally done it 25 times...it's ALWAYS an adventure.

Leaving in the morning for Oregon for another adventure. More later

61K10 · 12-14-2015, 01:24 PM

sounds like fun.

flashed · 12-14-2015, 01:42 PM

Im in for an adventure .Got a good friend that does that with Chevelle's ,flies to them and drives them home .

Greg63 · 12-14-2015, 01:45 PM

I did that in '90 with my '65 C10 (Texas to Ontario) and in '09 with my son and his '87 IROC (Texas to Ontario).
Both trips were fun and had stories that came with them.
Greg.

**special-K** · 12-14-2015, 09:40 PM

I can't wait to hear about it. I've made quite a few cross-country rides in old trucks myself. It's been about 10 years. I've had to slack off on my truck action

68C15 · 12-14-2015, 11:47 PM

I still remember the trip Longhornman and Mike did years ago getting a station wagon in the PNW. The most excitement of Nebraska was a box of Triscuts. LOL

**fine69** · 12-15-2015, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

I still remember the trip Longhornman and Mike did years ago getting a station wagon in the PNW. The most excitement of Nebraska was a box of Triscuts. LOL

Yea that trip was badass........I been thinking about another trip!!!

**old Rusty C10** · 12-15-2015, 11:48 AM

best make sure you have friends along the route... I have a buddy in Maryland, Dennis, who had called me to pick up a car he bought in Long Island. He decided to do it himself when I told him the cost of the truck going into NY ( those thieves charge $21 per axel in a truck so the toll for my truck and trailer is $84) and what it would take to bring him his car he decided to go get it himself. well he gets into central NJ and it threw a engine bearing. Guess who came to get him. Its sitting in my yard now until we figure out what to do with it. a picture for your viewing pleasure.

CG · 12-15-2015, 12:27 AM

Longhornman also came out to my house. We had a board "build" meeting getting the burb ready that he purchased from me. He also had a thread on that trip ... it was pretty good.

Ive flown to the east coast, looked at and purchased a car ... but had to have it shipped back here. Middle of winter in a not sure about reliability of the car wasn't my idea of a fun road trip lol

**57NAPCO** · 12-16-2015, 07:38 AM

Just getting started ( Salem OR.), hangin' at a good friends house going over the ol' feller before we head down 101 to Gold Beach, OR. Quite happy with it...so far

It's amazingly rust free ( a Klamath falls truck), cruises at 60 with the 350 that's in it.
I hope taking my wife along doesn't back fire on me

GM-power · 12-19-2015, 02:23 PM

I just got back last week from CA. Grandpa finally decided it was time to pass his truck on. So I flew out there got the truck ready (took 2 days off). We left orange county the 7th, took a few days to get back here to AR. Had a blast, made me realize though that some of your hero's aren't immortal..... sure will cherish the time we had on the trip. A couple of crazy guys running wild across the states lol. Rolled his silverado over 86k and then he signed it over to me. Kinda fun owning something you grew up in!

Sicklajoie · 12-19-2015, 03:04 PM

That's how I bought the Niner 5 years ago, except it was during Christmas and New Years so I didn't drive it back.
I left Hartford at 6am to Cleveland to Denver to Sacramento, took a rental car to Old Sacramento, did a 50 mile test drive with the truck, gave the owner cash, then at 6pm went from Sacramento to Atlanta and back to Hartford by 1am.

rusty76 · 12-19-2015, 08:23 PM

I'll ride.

Hutch · 12-20-2015, 01:04 AM

I want to go.

Have fun and post up some pictures along the way

**Advanced Design** · 12-20-2015, 10:46 AM

Guys, when you fly out somewhere to buy a vehicle, how do you keep your cash safe?

**special-K** · 12-20-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

best make sure you have friends along the route...

Or better hope the vehicle you bought doesn't spin a bearing within 100 miles. That would suck even if you walked down the road a piece to buy it.

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Just getting started ( Salem OR.), hangin' at a good friends house going over the ol' feller before we head down 101 to Gold Beach, OR. Quite happy with it...so far

It's amazingly rust free ( a Klamath falls truck), cruises at 60 with the 350 that's in it.
I hope taking my wife along doesn't back fire on me

I approve...carry on. Can't wait to hear more. If it doesn't go that well with your wife, let me know the next trip and I'll be your shotgun rider.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Guys, when you fly out somewhere to buy a vehicle, how do you keep your cash safe?

Well, when I bought my '72 I sent a deposit and I think we agreed I'd bring a cashiers check which at the time would have been from Bank of America. But, I realized on the plane I forgot the funds. The guy let me drive the truck cross country, send the money when I get home, then he'd send the title. First he took a chance, then me, and it all worked out.

68Timber · 12-21-2015, 12:57 AM

In. All the potential for a cool trip.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-26-2015, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Or better hope the vehicle you bought doesn't spin a bearing within 100 miles. That would suck even if you walked down the road a piece to buy it.

.

that's what happened to the guy in my story on Page 1... long story short last week I was suppoused to bring the car back to Long island but the guy decided tonot take it back so it went right down in your direction to Mardella Springs MD

**special-K** · 12-26-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hutch

We need more pictures and updates
I really like road trip stories

Home by Christmas?

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

that's what happened to the guy in my story on Page 1... long story short last week I was suppoused to bring the car back to Long island but the guy decided tonot take it back so it went right down in your direction to Mardella Springs MD

Oh, what fun old car buying can be.

TJ's Chevy · 12-26-2015, 09:36 PM

Wish you could stop by! lol Salem is only about 3 hours from me. haha

CG · 12-20-2015, 01:24 PM

Been awhile but I think I arranged it with my bank ahead of time to do a transfer if the car was what I was expecting.

You have to be really careful with large amounts of cash now due to government seizure ... Why do you have this much cash? Probably drug money, we will just hold on to it ... Lots of stuff about this online.

slowcpe · 12-21-2015, 01:41 AM

I love road trip stories. Wish I would've done that when I was looking for a truck.

**57NAPCO** · 12-21-2015, 09:57 AM

Gold Beach at buddies house

Well, didn't get real far (hwy 101, eureka ca) before I had a problem. Started to get a loud squall when lifting the gas, was out in the middle of nowhere, raining like a cow pissin' on a flat rock. I'm thinkin' damn, this is not good ( the whole time saying nothing to my wife). Short story, 2 bad ujoints and a loose bolt holding the pinion yoke? on. Could have been bad chit if it let go whilst driving. Found a very nice fella in the parking lot on a side street working on a car, got him to replace joints. All fixed and ready to continue yeeeha!

**special-K** · 12-22-2015, 08:01 AM

Eureka! I lived in that area for a while many moons back. I'm really glad you had this issue to embellish your story. It would be so boring without any issues (I'm not wishing any bad ju-ju on you, though). Ah yes, the challenge met with triumph. What an epic tale! Shew! I'm glad you caught that loose pinion. That reminds me of one of my trip stories (they're all "road" trips aren't they?), but won't muddle up your thread. Been meaning to start a thread on "Getting it home" stories from near and far with new purchases or in ole reliable. I think the time has come

Hutch · 12-26-2015, 12:44 AM

We need more pictures and updates
I really like road trip stories

12-14-2015, 11:41 AM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,230	Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... Or what I refer to as "Adventure Buying" a non trademarked phrase Someone had asked me about this type of thing and possibly writing a book about it (no way). So I thought I'd share a bit. Over the last 30 years I've probally done it 25 times...it's ALWAYS an adventure. Leaving in the morning for Oregon for another adventure. More later

12-14-2015, 01:24 PM	#2
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... sounds like fun. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

12-14-2015, 01:42 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... Im in for an adventure .Got a good friend that does that with Chevelle's ,flies to them and drives them home .

12-14-2015, 01:45 PM	#4
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... I did that in '90 with my '65 C10 (Texas to Ontario) and in '09 with my son and his '87 IROC (Texas to Ontario). Both trips were fun and had stories that came with them. Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

12-14-2015, 09:40 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... I can't wait to hear about it. I've made quite a few cross-country rides in old trucks myself. It's been about 10 years. I've had to slack off on my truck action __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-14-2015, 11:47 PM	#6
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... I still remember the trip Longhornman and Mike did years ago getting a station wagon in the PNW. The most excitement of Nebraska was a box of Triscuts. LOL __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

12-15-2015, 11:48 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... best make sure you have friends along the route... I have a buddy in Maryland, Dennis, who had called me to pick up a car he bought in Long Island. He decided to do it himself when I told him the cost of the truck going into NY ( those thieves charge $21 per axel in a truck so the toll for my truck and trailer is $84) and what it would take to bring him his car he decided to go get it himself. well he gets into central NJ and it threw a engine bearing. Guess who came to get him. Its sitting in my yard now until we figure out what to do with it. a picture for your viewing pleasure. Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-15-2015, 12:27 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... Longhornman also came out to my house. We had a board "build" meeting getting the burb ready that he purchased from me. He also had a thread on that trip ... it was pretty good. Ive flown to the east coast, looked at and purchased a car ... but had to have it shipped back here. Middle of winter in a not sure about reliability of the car wasn't my idea of a fun road trip lol __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-16-2015, 07:38 AM	#10
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,230	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... Just getting started ( Salem OR.), hangin' at a good friends house going over the ol' feller before we head down 101 to Gold Beach, OR. Quite happy with it...so far It's amazingly rust free ( a Klamath falls truck), cruises at 60 with the 350 that's in it. I hope taking my wife along doesn't back fire on me

12-19-2015, 02:23 PM	#11
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... I just got back last week from CA. Grandpa finally decided it was time to pass his truck on. So I flew out there got the truck ready (took 2 days off). We left orange county the 7th, took a few days to get back here to AR. Had a blast, made me realize though that some of your hero's aren't immortal..... sure will cherish the time we had on the trip. A couple of crazy guys running wild across the states lol. Rolled his silverado over 86k and then he signed it over to me. Kinda fun owning something you grew up in! __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

12-19-2015, 03:04 PM	#12
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... That's how I bought the Niner 5 years ago, except it was during Christmas and New Years so I didn't drive it back. I left Hartford at 6am to Cleveland to Denver to Sacramento, took a rental car to Old Sacramento, did a 50 mile test drive with the truck, gave the owner cash, then at 6pm went from Sacramento to Atlanta and back to Hartford by 1am. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

12-19-2015, 08:23 PM	#13
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12-20-2015, 01:04 AM	#14
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... I want to go. Have fun and post up some pictures along the way __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

12-20-2015, 10:46 AM	#15
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12-21-2015, 12:57 AM	#17
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12-26-2015, 09:36 PM	#20
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12-20-2015, 01:24 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... Been awhile but I think I arranged it with my bank ahead of time to do a transfer if the car was what I was expecting. You have to be really careful with large amounts of cash now due to government seizure ... Why do you have this much cash? Probably drug money, we will just hold on to it ... Lots of stuff about this online. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-21-2015, 01:41 AM	#22
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... I love road trip stories. Wish I would've done that when I was looking for a truck. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

12-21-2015, 09:57 AM	#23
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,230	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... Gold Beach at buddies house Well, didn't get real far (hwy 101, eureka ca) before I had a problem. Started to get a loud squall when lifting the gas, was out in the middle of nowhere, raining like a cow pissin' on a flat rock. I'm thinkin' damn, this is not good ( the whole time saying nothing to my wife). Short story, 2 bad ujoints and a loose bolt holding the pinion yoke? on. Could have been bad chit if it let go whilst driving. Found a very nice fella in the parking lot on a side street working on a car, got him to replace joints. All fixed and ready to continue yeeeha!

12-22-2015, 08:01 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... Eureka! I lived in that area for a while many moons back. I'm really glad you had this issue to embellish your story. It would be so boring without any issues (I'm not wishing any bad ju-ju on you, though). Ah yes, the challenge met with triumph. What an epic tale! Shew! I'm glad you caught that loose pinion. That reminds me of one of my trip stories (they're all "road" trips aren't they?), but won't muddle up your thread. Been meaning to start a thread on "Getting it home" stories from near and far with new purchases or in ole reliable. I think the time has come __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-26-2015, 12:44 AM	#25
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: Road Trip, fly, buy and drive... We need more pictures and updates I really like road trip stories __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

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