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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
First off, I want to say thank you for the very warm welcome...the fact some people are willing to help out a complete stranger means a lot.
![]() I bought a CAA (Canadian AAA) premier membership this morning so I've got a 320km tow in my pocket now. I'm planning on taking I29 the whole way from Siloam Springs to the Pembina, ND border crossing. Departing from AR midday on Friday Feb 6....my customs paperwork including the new AES filing is all in order. Adding electrical tape, coat hangers/wire, and a coil to my list of things to bring. Someone mentioned to me I should buy a boat gas tank instead if a jerry can, that way I can temporarily replace the whole fuel system up to the carb if needed, and I think that's a decent idea. Can anyone tell me what kind of car I should ask a parts store clerk for when buying a coil or HEI module? I remember from school there are 4 pin and 7 pin HEI modules and I don't know which this truck has. |
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Don't forget WD40 or JD80 which ever you prefer
![]() and the pre-work on the truck before setting off should consist of no less than: - check for leaks, - fluid levels - gear selection - engine cold start and idling - drive of and at 20mph, set it in neutral and see if it'll continue without brake's dragging. and whether it'll run straight without pulling to one side. -listen for any suspicious sounds (also when aplying the brakes, again it shouldn't pull to one side) -tire pressure! (often a forgotten part) bon voyage!
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
chances are that's a 4 pin module. ask for 75 chevy pickup for the module and coil.
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
7 pins were later models... so anything say pre-79 should be fine.
Gary
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Well, it's running in the engine pic, that's a good sign.
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
a spare alternator.
also bailing wire and some good pliers.....just in case. or even wire hangers you can cut and use as temporary hangers
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Your list and these suggestions look great. I did a trip like this from Idaho to NY when I got my truck. I had almost all the stuff mentioned here. I had mostly good luck and it was a great experience. The only trouble I ran into was that the tires were old. They looked good, so we decided to chance it. Got a nasty blowout on day 2 and ended up buying 4 new tires. Other than that it was great.
Best of luck on your trip! I hope you have a great time like we did (without the little bit of bad luck). |
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Bring another chevy!
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
You are going to go right by LMC Truck and Classic Truck,and if it was me I'd be filling up with parts, both are right around Kansas city.
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Thanks Already Gone, another good idea. I know I'll be needing new rockers...
Packing my toolbag tonight. Does anybody know what size socket I'll need for the front spindle nut? 1-1/8" maybe? Also picked up belts, 4 pin HEI module, coil, front wheel bearings, and a pair of U-joints while I was at work today. ![]() |
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Manuals are very good to have, even more so when they are factory and model/year specific.
RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
I just noticed. This truck has no mirrors. No Side or Rearview. Might need to stop in KC at one of the parts places and get something. Or maybe the seller has some.
I went back and checked the ebay listing to confirm. Might want to take one of these: ![]() |
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
I think this is a great idea, also take at least a couple of fuel filters, looks like it has an inline filter so that is an added benefit. The fuel filter has been the biggest pain I have had with my original truck that sat for an extended amount of time, too much rust in the tank. I could only make it about 100 miles before the q-jet filter plugged, granted its small but still.
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Two choices in KC for restoration kinds of parts:
LMC (15-20 minutes SW of downtown) 15450 West 108th Street, Lenexa, KS (913) 492-8756 · lmctruck.com Classic Parts of America (10 minutes NW of downtown) 1 Chevy Duty Drive, Riverside, MO (816) 741-8029 · classicparts.com I'm 30 miles west of KC. Have a great trip. Loren
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
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He PM'd me and had all his paperwork done. What is an Inter Border Crossing Inspection, I've done lots of importing and never heard of such a thing. Are you talking about the RIV Inspection for vehicles 15 years old and newer? Sounds like you may have had a bad experience while importing something.
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
He should be on the road now. I hope he posts along the way.
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
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yes so just a bad time but could see them possibly being sticklers on his truck. Darren.
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
You need to read this thread before any road trip. It will help you be prepared for just about any non mechanical problem you may have. Do not be drinking any liquids. I am not responsible for you spewing whatever you're dinking all over your keyboard.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=322870
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Brains.
Take back roads til to get a feel for it. Drive slow. Oils, coolant, brake, well all fluids, and a not so clever friend you don't mind abusing. |
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Best advice I can give ya is to look over the truck real good before setting out and have your paperwork sorted out 72 hours before you cross the border and you should be fine. I did this a couple years back when the Canadian dollar was still worth something, drove 1700 miles from Albuquerque to Alberta in a 1970c10 lol. I documented the whole trip but cant find the thread now that the search isn't working, Good Luck
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
I wonder if MacGyver is still around! Him and a gum wrapper and you'd pretty much be set!!! 😄
Good Luck!!!
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Any updates?
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
I am late to the party but I am on I29. Greg, or anyone else, if you hear from Run Away and he/she needs help text/call if you have my number, or PM me if you don't.
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Re: What to bring on 1000 mile road trip with a truck I've never seen?
Thanks Shawn. I will do that and i still have your number. I'm surprised he hasn't posted anything yet. Maybe no news is good news.
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