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irishman999 · 07-07-2010, 01:56 AM

Here's my 85 GMC 4x4, my uncle bought it new in 1985 and parked it for good in 1995. He gave it to me a while ago and i finally picked it up. I stashed it at my buddys shop and have been working on it little bits at a time, So far its got this done to it...

Carb rebuilt twice, i think its good this time.
New cap, rotor, plugs and wires.
New water pump.
new power steering pump.
New radiator hoses.
After market gauge set for oil, water and volts.
New tires.

So far i have driven it down his private drive and back a couple times no more than 100 yards long, Some time this week im going to go throw this carb on it and see if it makes the drive from Las Cruces NM to Ruidoso Nm. Its about 2 and a half hours.

bikes&bowties · 07-07-2010, 02:20 AM

I'd bring a big toolbox...

Rogue_Sentinel · 07-07-2010, 02:28 AM

let it run for 60min, then drive it the 100 yards. see how it act then.

irishman999 · 07-07-2010, 02:25 AM

I got tools, will post the results as soon as its in the driveway, including what broke haha.

DBLSPRT68 · 07-07-2010, 05:20 AM

I didn't vote because...... You really need to drive it around town first. It needs to get up to operating temp., starting, stopping, etc...... Do this BEFORE you jump in to go on your 2.5 hour trip! I would think you'd be OK, but you need to check everything!

grinch4om · 07-07-2010, 07:52 AM

if it makes it..outstanding! if it doesn't...you'll be out standing...

81ratrodc10 · 07-07-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by grinch4om

if it makes it..outstanding! if it doesn't...you'll be out standing...

thats funny i agree

BruthaMan · 07-07-2010, 09:00 PM

Definitely check your fluids, even the radiator (knowing you just replaced hoses). Motor, tranny and differential.

Like the others, I'd drive it around town for a bit, to make sure it doesn't try to overheat, no slipping gears, no major oil leaks.

With those in place, I'd make the trip myself! Ruidoso is so beautiful. I keep trying to talk my wife into moving there.

irishman999 · 07-08-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BruthaMan

With those in place, I'd make the trip myself! Ruidoso is so beautiful. I keep trying to talk my wife into moving there.

Its been really rainy and cool here lately, its funny i just noticed where your from and i have to say there is more Texas plates than NM plates here haha.

Zane M · 07-07-2010, 08:08 AM

I agree with DBLSPRT68. I would drive that thing anywhere and everywhere around town to see how it does(including freeway jaunts) before undertaking a trip that long.

RandyP · 07-07-2010, 08:37 AM

I'd have that trailer follow me just to be safe.

Chionos GMs · 07-07-2010, 09:13 PM

Is that a huge hole in the windshield? Dont need any a/c with that. I would drive it around a bit too

dan76 · 07-07-2010, 10:43 PM

Definitely drive it around town and then to El Paso and return. You need to determine clutch serviceability. If the rear main is leaking, usually a long sleep will drip oil on the clutch surface and once it's hot....it's slip....slip....sliding away.

Chlsnk · 07-08-2010, 10:45 AM

Actually I take my vote back I think with a change and check of fluids you will be alright . Appearences arent everything it does sound pretty sound. atleast its a manual you can push start it if need be.

Davidmichael · 07-08-2010, 05:08 PM

I agree with all the others. check your fluids. Run it a bit around town. Make sure it's not overheating. And of course bring some extra fluids with you just in case. Like a couple courts of oil. some antifreeze and a couple jugs of water.

pcwillsie · 07-08-2010, 05:40 PM

it sounds like a fun adventure. Have a blast with it and make it fun.

aaronh33 · 07-08-2010, 11:54 PM

sounds like fun. i agree with most of the others, change the fluids and bring some extra just incase you need them. but just incase i would bring a good pair of walking shoes there isnt much between those two towns.

Chionos GMs · 07-08-2010, 11:59 PM

Throw a bicycle in the back of the truck!

*jake wells* · 07-09-2010, 12:01 AM

while your at it top off all of your fluids and grease the truck

**78 Big10 454** · 07-09-2010, 01:36 AM

I'd also make sure the gas tank is free of debris and such. I can't imagine what must be floating around in there for the past 15 years!

irishman999 · 07-09-2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

I'd also make sure the gas tank is free of debris and such. I can't imagine what must be floating around in there for the past 15 years!

Considered that, I removed the hardline (screwed it up bad) that goes from the fuel pump to the carb, I ran a rubber line from the pump to the carb and put one of those clear in line filters so i can easily change it and see when its plugged with rust, so far it looks clear.

As far as the oils in the transmission, transfer case and rear differential i did not change, its going to be 90 wt right? its 15 years old and i know i should change it but do you guys think it will make it another 200 miles?

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07-07-2010, 01:56 AM	#1
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	big trip. Here's my 85 GMC 4x4, my uncle bought it new in 1985 and parked it for good in 1995. He gave it to me a while ago and i finally picked it up. I stashed it at my buddys shop and have been working on it little bits at a time, So far its got this done to it... Carb rebuilt twice, i think its good this time. New cap, rotor, plugs and wires. New water pump. new power steering pump. New radiator hoses. After market gauge set for oil, water and volts. New tires. So far i have driven it down his private drive and back a couple times no more than 100 yards long, Some time this week im going to go throw this carb on it and see if it makes the drive from Las Cruces NM to Ruidoso Nm. Its about 2 and a half hours.

07-07-2010, 02:20 AM	#2
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: big trip. I'd bring a big toolbox...

07-07-2010, 02:28 AM	#3
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: big trip. let it run for 60min, then drive it the 100 yards. see how it act then. __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

07-07-2010, 02:25 AM	#4
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: big trip. I got tools, will post the results as soon as its in the driveway, including what broke haha.

07-07-2010, 05:20 AM	#5
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: big trip. I didn't vote because...... You really need to drive it around town first. It needs to get up to operating temp., starting, stopping, etc...... Do this BEFORE you jump in to go on your 2.5 hour trip! I would think you'd be OK, but you need to check everything! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

07-07-2010, 07:52 AM	#6
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: big trip. if it makes it..outstanding! if it doesn't...you'll be out standing...

07-07-2010, 09:00 PM	#8
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: big trip. Definitely check your fluids, even the radiator (knowing you just replaced hoses). Motor, tranny and differential. Like the others, I'd drive it around town for a bit, to make sure it doesn't try to overheat, no slipping gears, no major oil leaks. With those in place, I'd make the trip myself! Ruidoso is so beautiful. I keep trying to talk my wife into moving there. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

07-07-2010, 08:08 AM	#10
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: big trip. I agree with DBLSPRT68. I would drive that thing anywhere and everywhere around town to see how it does(including freeway jaunts) before undertaking a trip that long.

07-07-2010, 08:37 AM	#11
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: big trip. I'd have that trailer follow me just to be safe.

07-07-2010, 09:13 PM	#12
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: big trip. Is that a huge hole in the windshield? Dont need any a/c with that. I would drive it around a bit too __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!!

07-07-2010, 10:43 PM	#13
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: big trip. Definitely drive it around town and then to El Paso and return. You need to determine clutch serviceability. If the rear main is leaking, usually a long sleep will drip oil on the clutch surface and once it's hot....it's slip....slip....sliding away.

07-08-2010, 10:45 AM	#14
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: big trip. Actually I take my vote back I think with a change and check of fluids you will be alright . Appearences arent everything it does sound pretty sound. atleast its a manual you can push start it if need be. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

07-08-2010, 05:08 PM	#15
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: big trip. I agree with all the others. check your fluids. Run it a bit around town. Make sure it's not overheating. And of course bring some extra fluids with you just in case. Like a couple courts of oil. some antifreeze and a couple jugs of water.

07-08-2010, 05:40 PM	#16
pcwillsie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: big trip. it sounds like a fun adventure. Have a blast with it and make it fun.



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07-08-2010, 11:54 PM	#17
aaronh33 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson,AZ Posts: 16	Re: big trip. sounds like fun. i agree with most of the others, change the fluids and bring some extra just incase you need them. but just incase i would bring a good pair of walking shoes there isnt much between those two towns.

07-08-2010, 11:59 PM	#18
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: big trip. Throw a bicycle in the back of the truck! __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!!

07-09-2010, 12:01 AM	#19
jake wells Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: No Longer Here Posts: 352	Re: big trip. while your at it top off all of your fluids and grease the truck

07-09-2010, 01:36 AM	#20
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: big trip. I'd also make sure the gas tank is free of debris and such. I can't imagine what must be floating around in there for the past 15 years!

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