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jorgensensc · 11-22-2003, 03:16 PM

jerry,
I forgot to mention that!! I replaced the calipers, front pads, rear shoes, wheel cylinders, and added power brakes just 3 months ago. Thanks for the idea!!!

jorgensensc · 11-22-2003, 03:17 PM

Oh and I installed new wheel bearings then too!!

lukecp · 11-22-2003, 03:36 PM

I think you will be fine

The longest trip i have taken my truck away from home has been about 300 mile from home....but i was still neverous about it. Remember, if it breaks you can fix it on the side of the road. Try doing that with a new truck

Project1970 · 11-22-2003, 03:36 PM

Just a comment on the Fix-A-Flat...good idea for those of us without spares (heh) but from what I've heard, tire-guys HATE HATE HATE it. It's apparently some rather toxic stuff. So, if you do use it, make very sure when you go get the tire fixed properly that you let them know you used fix-a-flat.

Other than that...flog it!

(Of course, I got a '73 Opel GT from Hollywood to Phoenix on a wing and a prayer, so I think my luck is on the good side!)

jorgensensc · 11-22-2003, 03:54 PM

yellow72custom,
Your right about being able to fix it!! I regularly put about 300 miles on the truck in a single day, so I shouldn't have any problems, I hope!!
Project1970,
I didn't know that, thanks for the heads up!!!

lukecp · 11-22-2003, 04:11 PM

Yeah...tire guys to hate that fix-a-flat stuff. I have put it in my tires before, only to take it to the tire shop to get fixed, and hear the tire guy cussign about it. They say it makes it really hard to find the leak. Also, i put some in a Ford Tempo company car a i had once, and the stuff gave me a wicked vibration in the tire at 70mph. However, it you are stuck in the pouring rain with a tire that is going flat, it is great stuff.

Mudder · 11-22-2003, 04:11 PM

I always carry a little package of plugs for tubless tires and the tools to put them in. I did use it once on my daughters car. Kept me from having to change a flat and she was ago to get to the tire place here.

jorgensensc · 11-22-2003, 11:18 PM

Thanks everyone for the help!!! I think I have just about everything covered now!!! Thanks again!!!
Shawn

WRMZ71 · 11-22-2003, 11:59 PM

Hey man chill out don't you trust your truck!!! I've made the trip 3 time from NC to nebraska which is roughly about 1700 miles too. My old 71 the worst problem i had was overheating cause i need a 4 core radiatior. so my advice would be to take an extra radiator hose, you're spare tire, some tools, jumper cables, extra fluids, a carton of smokes, some good cd's, and don't forget to take your wallet out of your pocket!!! (OUCH) pinched psiactic nerves suck!!! Have a nice safe trip!!

jorgensensc · 11-23-2003, 12:06 AM

Thanks WRMZ71!! I trust my truck, and I wouldn't be so worried, but I don't want to get stranded with the wife. If it was just me I wouldn't care..but I like the wife and she doesn't need the stress. I keep remembering that people used to drive the trucks cross country all of the time back in the day.

72shadetree · 11-23-2003, 02:12 AM

keep an eye on fuel gauge there is some long stretchs with nothing around have a safe trip

jorgensensc · 11-23-2003, 02:13 AM

Thanks 72!!!
I heard your wifes about ready to take your lunch money!! HA HA

72shadetree · 11-23-2003, 02:17 AM

taking my money and good parts

jorgensensc · 11-23-2003, 02:23 AM

The things we do for Love.

11-22-2003, 03:16 PM	#26
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	jerry, I forgot to mention that!! I replaced the calipers, front pads, rear shoes, wheel cylinders, and added power brakes just 3 months ago. Thanks for the idea!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-22-2003, 03:17 PM	#27
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Oh and I installed new wheel bearings then too!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-22-2003, 03:36 PM	#28
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I think you will be fine The longest trip i have taken my truck away from home has been about 300 mile from home....but i was still neverous about it. Remember, if it breaks you can fix it on the side of the road. Try doing that with a new truck __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-22-2003, 03:36 PM	#29
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Just a comment on the Fix-A-Flat...good idea for those of us without spares (heh) but from what I've heard, tire-guys HATE HATE HATE it. It's apparently some rather toxic stuff. So, if you do use it, make very sure when you go get the tire fixed properly that you let them know you used fix-a-flat. Other than that...flog it! (Of course, I got a '73 Opel GT from Hollywood to Phoenix on a wing and a prayer, so I think my luck is on the good side!) __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

11-22-2003, 03:54 PM	#30
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	yellow72custom, Your right about being able to fix it!! I regularly put about 300 miles on the truck in a single day, so I shouldn't have any problems, I hope!! Project1970, I didn't know that, thanks for the heads up!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-22-2003, 04:11 PM	#31
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Yeah...tire guys to hate that fix-a-flat stuff. I have put it in my tires before, only to take it to the tire shop to get fixed, and hear the tire guy cussign about it. They say it makes it really hard to find the leak. Also, i put some in a Ford Tempo company car a i had once, and the stuff gave me a wicked vibration in the tire at 70mph. However, it you are stuck in the pouring rain with a tire that is going flat, it is great stuff. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-22-2003, 04:11 PM	#32
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I always carry a little package of plugs for tubless tires and the tools to put them in. I did use it once on my daughters car. Kept me from having to change a flat and she was ago to get to the tire place here.

11-22-2003, 11:18 PM	#33
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Thanks everyone for the help!!! I think I have just about everything covered now!!! Thanks again!!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-22-2003, 11:59 PM	#34
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Hey man chill out don't you trust your truck!!! I've made the trip 3 time from NC to nebraska which is roughly about 1700 miles too. My old 71 the worst problem i had was overheating cause i need a 4 core radiatior. so my advice would be to take an extra radiator hose, you're spare tire, some tools, jumper cables, extra fluids, a carton of smokes, some good cd's, and don't forget to take your wallet out of your pocket!!! (OUCH) pinched psiactic nerves suck!!! Have a nice safe trip!!

11-23-2003, 12:06 AM	#35
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Thanks WRMZ71!! I trust my truck, and I wouldn't be so worried, but I don't want to get stranded with the wife. If it was just me I wouldn't care..but I like the wife and she doesn't need the stress. I keep remembering that people used to drive the trucks cross country all of the time back in the day. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-23-2003, 02:12 AM	#36
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	keep an eye on fuel gauge there is some long stretchs with nothing around have a safe trip __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

11-23-2003, 02:13 AM	#37
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Thanks 72!!! I heard your wifes about ready to take your lunch money!! HA HA __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-23-2003, 02:17 AM	#38
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	taking my money and good parts __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

11-23-2003, 02:23 AM	#39
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	The things we do for Love. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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