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07-07-2003, 03:39 PM
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Cross country trip
Drove the 71 Jimmy from NC to WA a few weeks ago and I'm getting ready to head back.
Summary: 4100 miles- 2 weeks 23 stops for gas (also carried two 5 gal cans...just in case) 11 states, 4 national parks (stopped for a picture at every state line) New rear brakes in Colorado New alternator in salt lake city Top down whenever it wasn't raining and a hell of a good time 
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07-07-2003, 03:47 PM
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Location: Woodinville, WA
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Now that's what I'm talkin about. Road trips are sweet, expensive, but worth it.
Where in Washington did ya head to? You were on a mission for something, what was it?
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07-07-2003, 05:20 PM
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Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area)
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cool, road trips are fun.
I just got back from one 2400 milesand 6 states in 47 hours, boy was I tired.
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07-07-2003, 05:26 PM
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Location: Charleston SC
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I did something similar last summer in my 53 chevy wagon. Seattle to Spokane (for GG show) to Pleasanton (for GG show) to Charleston SC... It was a great trip, did a bonzai run from Pleasanton to Charleston in 48 hrs (clock time) because I was out of vacation time.... Best of luck on the return trip...
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07-07-2003, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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Nice trip!
I am envious. I hope your return trip is good. Jim |
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07-07-2003, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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I would love to be able to trust my truck that far!
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07-09-2003, 05:13 PM
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Ive been out here at Ft. Lewis with the Army for 5 weeks and I'm heading back. Did a lot to "prep" the truck for the drive and it seems to have worked pretty well. Lots o' gas $ though, but well worth it...
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