Preparing my truck for a 1600 mile drive this summer

[Ski-me]

When I bought mine, the owner said "sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't.". I took a chance and left Seattle at 6pm and headed east to Colorado in the dark and rain! 1500 miles later, I made it to Colorado. Tried starting the next morning....nothing! God was with me!

My problems, basically truck got warm and was overheating. So I'd say check coolant, thermostat and hoses. Change oil and gear oil if needed. Definitely check your driveline ujoints, too.

Other than that, go for it!

As pointed out, at Colorado elevation you will lose power. Once here, you might have the timing reset and check over your carburetor, if you plan to stay for an extended period.

Good luck! My truck is very reliable now with 342,000 miles on it. I would not hesitant in that drive now.....