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vfx3dartist · 06-12-2006, 07:43 PM

Hey Guys - In a few weeks I will be trying to drive my 72 GMC from central California all the way down to San Diego. It's about 394 miles, but I would like to get some input on what to take in case of an emergency. I plan on bringing a fire extinguisher, extra water, gas, tools, and my buddy will be following me with a car dolly in case it can't make it. The truck has been sitting for a while, but I just had it checked out and everything seems ok. Any other tips or advice?

-j

Longhorn Man · 06-12-2006, 07:56 PM

a good spare tire and TIRE CHAINGING TOOLS, a cell phone or calling card, a bite to eat, an extra pack of smokes, a roll of duct tape and electrical tape, a couple bungie cords, some mechanics wire or bailing wire, some electircal wire and crimp on connectors, and a sence of adventure.
And if the truck isn't worth towing home... take the title with you so you can sell it to the next guy you see withy a C-not burning a hole in his pocket.

jc · 06-12-2006, 08:10 PM

ZIP TIES

i must have used 150 of those on my trip to wi to pick up my gmc

my tow dolly kept having issues

TugOwar · 06-12-2006, 08:35 PM

Make sure your friends tow dolly is wide enough to accept the truck front end. Several guys on here have run into that problem. I guess when they build these dollys they are thinking econo car, not big f'in pickup truck!

roj2323 · 06-12-2006, 08:49 PM

2 quarts engine oil,2 transfluid., 4 small hose clamps and a couple peices of hose 1/4 3/8's, extra set of belts, duct tape, penetrating oil, tie wire or 2-3 wire hangers, a basic set of tools and a big hammer. oh yea a spare tire and jack wouldn't hurt either.

=)
ondrew

kansas city cheyenne · 06-12-2006, 08:53 PM

FAITH!!! It will make it.

vfx3dartist · 06-13-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansas city cheyenne

FAITH!!! It will make it.

haha nice! Thanks for all the great ideas! I'll round that stuff up and let you guys know how it goes. Should be exciting!

-j

cdowns · 06-13-2006, 02:22 PM

i always like to carry a few gallons of water

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-13-2006, 03:19 PM

Here in TN I'd carry my .45 so incase it died I could put it out of it's misery

Tim240Z · 06-13-2006, 04:21 PM

Over the years I have accumulated a list of stuff that I have needed and not had on hand during a long trip. Here goes (some of this is listed above):

Full set of belts and hoses. I will generally change them before the trip and use the old ones for spares.

Heater hose plastic union (in case the heater core begins leaking, I can bypass)

Hose clamps (various sizes)

Fuel line (at least a couple of feet)

Fuel pump (just a cheap solid state backup)

Spare tire and a 4 way lug wrench (can apply more loosening torque than a regular Ell shaped wrench)

3 or 4 wrenches of the common sizes (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16) and an adjustable

A flat and a phillips screwdriver

2 quarts of engine oil

1 gallon of tranny fluid

5 gallons of gasoline

1 pint brake fluid

A roll of duct tape and electrical tape

A roll of bailing wire. (this stuff is great in a pinch).

Depending on the weather: Blanket, and some drinking water and food bars.

That should get you out of just about any jam short of a catastophic failure of the drivetrain.

Tim

06-12-2006, 07:43 PM	#1
vfx3dartist Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 22	Supplies for a long trip Hey Guys - In a few weeks I will be trying to drive my 72 GMC from central California all the way down to San Diego. It's about 394 miles, but I would like to get some input on what to take in case of an emergency. I plan on bringing a fire extinguisher, extra water, gas, tools, and my buddy will be following me with a car dolly in case it can't make it. The truck has been sitting for a while, but I just had it checked out and everything seems ok. Any other tips or advice? -j

06-12-2006, 07:56 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Supplies for a long trip a good spare tire and TIRE CHAINGING TOOLS, a cell phone or calling card, a bite to eat, an extra pack of smokes, a roll of duct tape and electrical tape, a couple bungie cords, some mechanics wire or bailing wire, some electircal wire and crimp on connectors, and a sence of adventure. And if the truck isn't worth towing home... take the title with you so you can sell it to the next guy you see withy a C-not burning a hole in his pocket.

06-12-2006, 08:10 PM	#3
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: Supplies for a long trip ZIP TIES i must have used 150 of those on my trip to wi to pick up my gmc my tow dolly kept having issues __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

06-12-2006, 08:35 PM	#4
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Supplies for a long trip Make sure your friends tow dolly is wide enough to accept the truck front end. Several guys on here have run into that problem. I guess when they build these dollys they are thinking econo car, not big f'in pickup truck!

06-12-2006, 08:49 PM	#5
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Supplies for a long trip 2 quarts engine oil,2 transfluid., 4 small hose clamps and a couple peices of hose 1/4 3/8's, extra set of belts, duct tape, penetrating oil, tie wire or 2-3 wire hangers, a basic set of tools and a big hammer. oh yea a spare tire and jack wouldn't hurt either. =) ondrew

06-12-2006, 08:53 PM	#6
kansas city cheyenne Rebuilding 1 at a time Join Date: May 2006 Location: kansas city, mo Posts: 80	Re: Supplies for a long trip FAITH!!! It will make it. __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 383 stroker 2004R tranny Factory ps, pb, air http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t=101_0059.jpg 66 Nova SS L-79 327 m21 http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t=101_0042.jpg

06-13-2006, 02:22 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Supplies for a long trip i always like to carry a few gallons of water __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-13-2006, 03:19 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Supplies for a long trip Here in TN I'd carry my .45 so incase it died I could put it out of it's misery __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-13-2006, 04:21 PM	#10
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Re: Supplies for a long trip Over the years I have accumulated a list of stuff that I have needed and not had on hand during a long trip. Here goes (some of this is listed above): Full set of belts and hoses. I will generally change them before the trip and use the old ones for spares. Heater hose plastic union (in case the heater core begins leaking, I can bypass) Hose clamps (various sizes) Fuel line (at least a couple of feet) Fuel pump (just a cheap solid state backup) Spare tire and a 4 way lug wrench (can apply more loosening torque than a regular Ell shaped wrench) 3 or 4 wrenches of the common sizes (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16) and an adjustable A flat and a phillips screwdriver 2 quarts of engine oil 1 gallon of tranny fluid 5 gallons of gasoline 1 pint brake fluid A roll of duct tape and electrical tape A roll of bailing wire. (this stuff is great in a pinch). Depending on the weather: Blanket, and some drinking water and food bars. That should get you out of just about any jam short of a catastophic failure of the drivetrain. Tim __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)



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