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06-10-2008, 02:02 PM
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Road Trip Checklist
Anyone have a good pre-flight checklist for taking one of these rigs on an interstate marathon? I'm looking for suggestions like:
I have a pretty good idea of what to expect, but you can never be too prepared and I'm sure you guys will come up with something I missed. |
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06-10-2008, 02:30 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
I'd take a spare starter. Seems like some times they'll get hot on long trips and not want to work. I've had to fiddle with a few of them.
I've also changed pushrods/rockers on the side of the road. Maybe a spare thermostat too. Bring some towels, and gloves. Assortment of tools. Fluids Spare tire, jack, jackstands DMM or test light along with wire strippers/crimpers, fuses, connectors and wire. Never know when an electrical gremlin will pop up. Where ya going? Good luck! |
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06-10-2008, 02:38 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
How far are you going? I have an extra large plastic bin that I just start filling up until it is full.
Small floor jack 4 way lug wrench lug nut security adapter Plug-in air compressor Can of fix o flat An extra long plug wire fuses of various amperage black tape Gallon jug of anti-freeze (or something to hold water in) When's the last time you changed your wiper blades? And the one thing you never want to leave home with out: 100 mile an hour tape,  .. . . . . . . aaahhh to heck with all of this, just get yourself a Triple A membership,  .
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06-10-2008, 02:43 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
I have a chunk of tubing and a few push connect to push connect fittings in case I have a blow out on my air suspension. That and my phone.
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06-10-2008, 03:45 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
Cell phone and a credit card...
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06-10-2008, 03:58 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
beef jerky and sunkist......
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06-10-2008, 04:03 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
Fire extinguisher...
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06-10-2008, 04:11 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
HEI control module if you have HEI.
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06-10-2008, 04:32 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
just jump in and go!
Yeah, I'm crazy like that. |
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06-10-2008, 05:15 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
I like about a 6 foot chunk of 12 gauge wire with alligator clips on both ends, pocket knife, and electrical tape.
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06-10-2008, 05:30 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
you've all forgotten the most important of all...............
1 case of COLD beer and the 67-72 chevy(  )trucks.com phone list!
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06-10-2008, 05:41 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
The biggest problem that I have with trucks/cars is NOT fixing things, that's easy...it's finding the problem that needs to be fixed!
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06-10-2008, 06:32 PM
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
Fuel pump, belts, hoses. Then again, for real fun...like Longhorn Man says...just go for it! Oh yeah...I like to have towing insurance for peace of mind!
Are you coming north or just going across town?
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06-11-2008, 12:57 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
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06-11-2008, 01:27 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
Alternator, Starter, Water pump, Hoses, belts, Points...if you got old school ignition...Module if you have HEI, Cap, rotor , wires, Fuel filter, I think thats about it of what I would take.
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06-11-2008, 02:01 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
Feel free to swing by SC on your way back
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06-11-2008, 02:21 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
From experience.....
.....panty hose to fix a broken belt. .....Good black electric tape to patch a blown rad hose. .....3 sizes of adjustable wrenches. .....a pipe/monkey wrench. .....3 foot piece of 2" metal pipe as a cheater. Good luck, have fun.....don t. ..... BTW....that 64 looks nice. |
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06-11-2008, 02:34 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
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Whatever you do don't forget a flashlight. Even in the daytime some areas are hard to see into... (fuse panel) LockDoc
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06-11-2008, 03:28 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
Things to take.
A blanket to lay on under the truck. I have a old bed pillow top off a water bed I threw away. Gloves so on the road you don't have to wait for it to cool off. Something to drink and munch on also. It's a Chevy right? Tools are a gimmie anytime you are driving a Chevy or GMC!
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06-11-2008, 04:23 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
wow. Nobody even thought about the main essentials.
DUCT TAPE JB WATER WELD At least 5 coat hangers Tire Plug kit 1 gal. fuel can (cuz 5 gallons of gas is heavier than it sounds) |
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06-11-2008, 06:25 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
2 1/2 gal gas can.Cause it's a loooonnnnnggggggg walk after that second gal.,even if it is shorter than the first.
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06-11-2008, 09:43 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
A bunch of gas & Mountain Dew
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06-11-2008, 10:56 PM
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I have a radical idea!
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
Among the standard stuff, I usually throw in an alternator and voltage regulator on one of these trucks. These are the only 2 things I've had fail on long trips besides a radiator leak that I epoxied. I have actually used a 1 volt reg and 2 alternators over the years on long trips in old trucks.
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06-11-2008, 11:20 PM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
Two smaller gas cans carry a whole lot better than one bigger can. Something about being balanced makes it easier on the back.
And don't forget a roll of toilet paper and a tow strap. |
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06-12-2008, 08:20 AM
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Re: Road Trip Checklist
AAA card.... not wishing you any bad luck though.
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