Newtz '68 Burb

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by Newtz67

So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one!

Good looking Burb and I know how you feel about wanting one for long time. How was the trip with the UHaul trailer. I'm dealing on a Burb that is 1500 miles away and was thinking of doing the same thing. What rear gears are in your Z71 and how far did you transport and how did it handle the load?

[Newtz67]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Good looking Burb and I know how you feel about wanting one for long time. How was the trip with the UHaul trailer. I'm dealing on a Burb that is 1500 miles away and was thinking of doing the same thing. What rear gears are in your Z71 and how far did you transport and how did it handle the load?

The uhaul trailer was awesome! I got a newer one, $65 bucks with insurance. Drove about 200 mi. round trip. It pulled amazingly well. Just make sure you get the one that is wide enough. It think it was about 85" wide and the wheel base on the burb is 127". I'm not sure on my gears right off but i know they're kinda high. At 60 mph in third gear runs about 2500 rpm's I think. I had to hit about 65 before it would go into overdrive with the haul button pushed.

[Newtz67]

So I got everything back together, and figured I would check the gas tank before I put new gas in it. Lucky I did! Here's what I found. So now I'm looking for a new tank and sending unit...

[vectorit]

Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters.

I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent).

Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline!

[Newtz67]

Originally Posted by vectorit

Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters.

I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent).

Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline!

Oh ya for sure! No mistaking that smell! haha