My new 1969 C20 made it cross country. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ddsmith · 06-04-2003, 04:57 PM

Portland, OR to Lusby, MD with only a minor problem. The alternator mounting bracket snapped and the water pump wasn't getting turned fast enough due to lack of belt contact so I had to limp home the last 200 miles. I left Saturday morning at 3 AM from Portland. I was driving along and saw all these old Chevy and other old trucks parked with people all over the place. I figured it must be a show and then I passed the sign. I was passing through Ontario. I thought when everyone was talking about Ontario they meant California. Unfortunately, the schedule didn't allow for a U-turn and any sightseeing. To bad because I would have liked to meet some of you guys.
My path was 84 East to 80 East, 25 South to 70 East. Saturday I went until I made Denver at about 2 AM and spent the night at my cousins house. Left her house at 6PM Sunday night and only made it to Mid Kansas before stopping. Monday I made it to just West of Columbus, OH. I know Longhornmail that is close to you but I was only stopping at the rest areas and sleeping for 3 or 4 hours before I hit the road again. Tuesday I made it home at about 2:00 PM after the alternator bracket headache kept me busy for 4+ hours. I know I passed several boardmembers houses. Especially when I was on 70. You can just tell by the driveway/yard. Unfortunately, it rained on Sunday and Monday. It's just not the same when it's all wet out. When it gets nice enough outside I'll post pictures. The trip was well worth it.

**CPNE** · 06-04-2003, 04:58 PM

See the USA in your Chevrolet!

hughnews1 · 06-04-2003, 05:34 PM

so WHAT no photo .. sheeesh

chevy_fatman · 06-04-2003, 05:40 PM

Hey Don, I'm glad that you made it just fine on your trip, now post some pics of your "new" truck, it's not raining anymore

Paul.

72shadetree · 06-04-2003, 05:52 PM

congrats on the road trip

Brad · 06-04-2003, 07:39 PM

How many gallons of gas did it take?

ddsmith · 06-04-2003, 09:33 PM

It was getting about 10 mpg at 70 mph. Fortunately I have 3 gas tanks. The rear gears are 4:10 I believe and the tires are pretty tall. It was nice being able to run at the speed limit without to high of an engine rpm. I posted pictures of the truck. Most are undercarriage shots because even though Paul says the rain has stopped it still shi**y outside. I'll get some good picture when it's nice outside.

progress · 06-04-2003, 10:14 PM

I was wondering how you were doing. Sounds like you had a great trip. Was the truck everything you hoped for? It would have been nice to take a couple extra days and enjoy the sights a bit but you were on a mission!

hughnews1 · 06-05-2003, 06:44 AM

yikes .. 10 MPG ... what credit card did you use ... lol ??

06-04-2003, 04:57 PM	#1
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	My new 1969 C20 made it cross country. Portland, OR to Lusby, MD with only a minor problem. The alternator mounting bracket snapped and the water pump wasn't getting turned fast enough due to lack of belt contact so I had to limp home the last 200 miles. I left Saturday morning at 3 AM from Portland. I was driving along and saw all these old Chevy and other old trucks parked with people all over the place. I figured it must be a show and then I passed the sign. I was passing through Ontario. I thought when everyone was talking about Ontario they meant California. Unfortunately, the schedule didn't allow for a U-turn and any sightseeing. To bad because I would have liked to meet some of you guys. My path was 84 East to 80 East, 25 South to 70 East. Saturday I went until I made Denver at about 2 AM and spent the night at my cousins house. Left her house at 6PM Sunday night and only made it to Mid Kansas before stopping. Monday I made it to just West of Columbus, OH. I know Longhornmail that is close to you but I was only stopping at the rest areas and sleeping for 3 or 4 hours before I hit the road again. Tuesday I made it home at about 2:00 PM after the alternator bracket headache kept me busy for 4+ hours. I know I passed several boardmembers houses. Especially when I was on 70. You can just tell by the driveway/yard. Unfortunately, it rained on Sunday and Monday. It's just not the same when it's all wet out. When it gets nice enough outside I'll post pictures. The trip was well worth it. __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

06-04-2003, 04:58 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	See the USA in your Chevrolet! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-04-2003, 05:40 PM	#4
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Hey Don, I'm glad that you made it just fine on your trip, now post some pics of your "new" truck, it's not raining anymore Paul. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away. Last edited by chevy_fatman; 06-04-2003 at 08:05 PM.

06-04-2003, 05:52 PM	#5
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	congrats on the road trip __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

06-04-2003, 07:39 PM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	How many gallons of gas did it take? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

06-04-2003, 05:34 PM	#3
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	so WHAT no photo .. sheeesh

06-04-2003, 09:33 PM	#7
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	It was getting about 10 mpg at 70 mph. Fortunately I have 3 gas tanks. The rear gears are 4:10 I believe and the tires are pretty tall. It was nice being able to run at the speed limit without to high of an engine rpm. I posted pictures of the truck. Most are undercarriage shots because even though Paul says the rain has stopped it still shi**y outside. I'll get some good picture when it's nice outside. __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

06-04-2003, 10:14 PM	#8
progress Gotta luv a clean shave Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 226	I was wondering how you were doing. Sounds like you had a great trip. Was the truck everything you hoped for? It would have been nice to take a couple extra days and enjoy the sights a bit but you were on a mission! __________________ Welding while you wait...you can help if you like and it...might even save you a little as long as you don't mess things up! We make house calls too...just like the old days!

06-05-2003, 06:44 AM	#9
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	yikes .. 10 MPG ... what credit card did you use ... lol ??



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