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07-26-2011, 08:54 AM
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My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
I got the Circuit Rider back from fine69 (he did an exc. job of fixing the mechanics) and this was my initial ride on the highway under the bright afternoon sun. I must say the ride is quite comfortable for a 40 year old truck and it handles very well. Initially I had to adjust my driving techniques because a 40 year old truck will not have the same driving characteristics of a 2011 Chevy pickup. But…I was really impressed with the overall characteristics of this truck. At 70mph the 402BB just flat out purred and was more than willing to have me push her a little more saying “I can do much more”. But why would anyone want to drive a truck of this vintage 95-90mph is beyond me. Driving this BB truck brought back memories of my teenage years. I couldn’t afford a BB muscle car when I was in my teens, and I still can’t afford one today. Miles per gallon...I check that out later. The Spintechs really emphasizes that there is a BB sitting under the hood at low speeds but the drone was at a minimum at highway speeds. Thumbs up….many of those.
The truck is back at Curt’s this morning for some minor adjustments and I will be picking the Circuit Rider up this Saturday and getting her ready for the Mini Mid Ohio truck Meet. Very close to being finished...  On the I-71 south of Columbus Ohio...  [/IMG]Cruising at 70mph (Speedo is off about 5mph. [IMG]  [/IMG]
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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07-26-2011, 09:11 AM
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Restoration Virgin!
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
sawesome Dwayne
 how many thumbs up did ya get???
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07-26-2011, 10:01 AM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
That's a good looking truck!
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07-26-2011, 10:11 AM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
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Thanks...it's been a long time in the works but very soon the Circuit Rider will be prowling the streets 
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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07-26-2011, 10:31 AM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
glad your loving it and having a good time!
3500 rpms at 70...ugh (don't think I could deal with that) |
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07-26-2011, 10:35 AM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
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07-26-2011, 10:37 AM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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07-26-2011, 10:39 AM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
i see a set of gears in the near future
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07-26-2011, 10:53 AM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
Great looking truck! It's really nice seeing these on the road, and it's clear by the reactions of people they love seeing them too.
I have a BB, but it doesn't have the tach. It really does love that speed and seems to purr right along as you said, but I'm surprised to see 3500. I must have 3.08's. No matter, it sounds good, and that's the way it was back then. Congrats on getting her to this point! Posted via Mobile Device
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07-26-2011, 11:58 AM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
Looking good! Glad you're getting able to enjoy driving it!
Maybe an 80lb oil gauge too? (Notice it was pegged )
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07-26-2011, 12:00 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
Guessing on your tire size, I bet you have 4.10 gears in that thing.
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07-26-2011, 12:13 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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07-26-2011, 12:15 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
Looks good!
Just curious,... where did you get the name "Circuit Rider"?
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07-26-2011, 12:28 PM
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Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!!
 
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
Great to see you enjoying your truck DeWayne. It's been a long time coming. You have done a great job with it.
WES
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07-26-2011, 12:36 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
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I have two occupations. One: I'm a sales mgr (Industrial Sales) involved in the Automotive Assembly Plants and Tier I suppliers (for over 30 yrs) and the other is connected to the Circuit Rider of yesteryear. By the way in my sales position I drive 45-55,000 miles a year. Now the questions is...what is a Circuit Rider so let’s see how long it takes for someone to get the answer. Once you get the answer I think you will be able to connect the dots.
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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07-26-2011, 12:47 PM
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Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!!
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
Circuit rider is a popular term referring to clergy in the earliest years of the United States who were assigned to travel around specific geographic territories to minister to settlers and organize congregations. Circuit riders were clergy in the Methodist Episcopal Church and related denominations. Did I get it right? WES
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07-26-2011, 12:52 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
From Wikipedia.....
Circuit rider is a popular (as opposed to official) term referring to clergy in the earliest years of the United States who were assigned to travel around specific geographic territories to minister to settlers and organize congregations. Circuit riders were clergy in the Methodist Episcopal Church and related denominations. Truck looks great DeWayne!!
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07-26-2011, 12:53 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
Dang Wes...you beat me to it!
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07-26-2011, 12:57 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
WOW ,thats a beautiful truck .How far are you from Strongsville Ohio ,I will be up there in a couple of weeks for the Northern Ohio Chevelle Show and would love to see that truck in person. PS, Love those wheels.
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07-26-2011, 01:53 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
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Now have you all connected the dots
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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07-26-2011, 01:57 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
Dewayne, The circuit rider looks great on the road!!!! congrats!!! Pic 2 is awesome! Your on the road, got a GPS and even a few bug splats. It can't get any better than that. I can't wait till I get my first bug splats on mine.
looks like you got a answer to your question. Is circuit rider in todays terms kinda like a traveling salesman or route driver? And did you get any thumbs up. Here are two from me. 
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07-26-2011, 02:05 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
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You ought to think about coming to the Mid Ohio Mini 67-72 truck meet held in conjunction with the Vintage Truck Show in Yellow Springs Ohio Aug 6th For door prizes we have: 2- $50 Gift Certificates from ECE 2 -$25 " " from WESS of Classic Heartbeat (plus a lot of other neat gifts) 1 -$25 Gift Certificate from LMC plus a few other goodies. I am hoping to get a few more goodies but time is running out and my fingers are getting sore from typing. I am projecting that we will double our group attendance this year. Second Mid Ohio Vintage Truck Meet Aug. 6th http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442149 Registration... http://www.vintagetruckmagazine.com/...e=Truck%20Show
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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07-26-2011, 02:10 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
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Hint  Thumbs up...yes. the best part is when people do double takes.
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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07-26-2011, 02:29 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
Lookin good CR!
Man, you're twisting some serious RPM's...
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07-26-2011, 04:15 PM
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Re: My 1st View about the Circuit Rider on the Highway
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WES
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