I might take a long distance trip. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 03-19-2014, 11:20 PM

Why can't I drive my truck some place? Like several states away? Fuel costs are high yes but it might be really fun. I think dad drove my truck up into OH once and I know it's been to NC a couple of times. I'd like to drive it farther than that once I get it back on the road.

I'd really like to drive it over to Kount's Customs and let him restore it. Just go there for the trip, I don't want it to come back whacky or anything. *Anyone got a spare $20K just laying around?

67ctener · 03-19-2014, 11:38 PM

Drive it to Washington so I can check out your truck.

imjeff · 03-19-2014, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

drive it to washington so i can check out your truck.

x2!!

Jb70c10 · 03-20-2014, 01:55 AM

How about TX?!?

PatrickGMC70 · 03-20-2014, 07:55 AM

Get yourself the "Plus" membership from AAA, cellphone w charger, bag of tools under the seat, a camera for memories, and some Johnny Cash, then you're good to go.

Dog and/or female companion are optional. YMMV.

TobyArnot · 03-20-2014, 08:04 AM

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Go for it! Be well prepared, and hit the road. I've driven my stepper (my DD), to Daytona Turkey Run, Three times to Pigeon Forge and many other "daytrips" to Chas. S.C., Asheville, N.C. and more. I try to "prep" my truck with a good once-over and hit the road. I just got my O/D trans and road trips are definetely is my future.

jeh · 03-20-2014, 09:52 AM

Greg, I have an idea! Drive it up to my house and you can help me change my headers.....

In The Ten Ring · 03-20-2014, 06:53 PM

Jason, name the day! I'd like to help anyone do that! Be experience for me and that's valuable. I am serious. Name the day. Oh and as soon as this next storm is over, and the roads are clear again, I'll try to get up for those fenders.

hugger6933 · 03-20-2014, 07:01 PM

Come to Arkansas we can hang out at the shop go play some golf[if you play, I am 4 min away from the cart shed at our club]I 'll throw some cow on the grill and make a time of it. Ya know that kinda would be a fun trip line up a bunch of members to meet and visit with. Jim

jeh · 03-20-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Jason, name the day! I'd like to help anyone do that! Be experience for me and that's valuable. I am serious. Name the day. Oh and as soon as this next storm is over, and the roads are clear again, I'll try to get up for those fenders.

Sounds good on the fenders.

Heavymetl · 03-20-2014, 07:45 PM

Power Tour is coming thru Charleston, so join up for a leg or two!

Andy4639 · 03-20-2014, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavymetl

Power Tour is coming thru Charleston, so join up for a leg or two!

I was going to suggest the Power Tour as well but Heavymelt beat me to it. I will have my 71 on the tour again this year. Can't wait for it. June can't get here quick enough.
You could drive down to Charlotte NC where it starts then drive back home with us.

In The Ten Ring · 03-21-2014, 12:00 AM

My truck probably won't be running by June but I can try for it!

Hugger....thanks for the offer! I'm terrible at golf (now the sort of range that involves guns, that's different

) but I'd go with ya anyway! Arkansas? Are there still secondary roads that go that far? My 4.11 doesn't like the interstate!

03-19-2014, 11:20 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	I might take a long distance trip. Why can't I drive my truck some place? Like several states away? Fuel costs are high yes but it might be really fun. I think dad drove my truck up into OH once and I know it's been to NC a couple of times. I'd like to drive it farther than that once I get it back on the road. I'd really like to drive it over to Kount's Customs and let him restore it. Just go there for the trip, I don't want it to come back whacky or anything. *Anyone got a spare $20K just laying around?

03-19-2014, 11:38 PM	#2
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: I might take a long distance trip. Drive it to Washington so I can check out your truck.

03-20-2014, 01:55 AM	#4
Jb70c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TX Posts: 181	Re: I might take a long distance trip. How about TX?!?

03-20-2014, 07:55 AM	#5
PatrickGMC70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 163	Re: I might take a long distance trip. Get yourself the "Plus" membership from AAA, cellphone w charger, bag of tools under the seat, a camera for memories, and some Johnny Cash, then you're good to go. Dog and/or female companion are optional. YMMV.

03-20-2014, 08:04 AM	#6
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: I might take a long distance trip. . Go for it! Be well prepared, and hit the road. I've driven my stepper (my DD), to Daytona Turkey Run, Three times to Pigeon Forge and many other "daytrips" to Chas. S.C., Asheville, N.C. and more. I try to "prep" my truck with a good once-over and hit the road. I just got my O/D trans and road trips are definetely is my future. __________________ MY MOTTO: Eat it all up, Wear it out, Use the last few drops, Spend all you've got, Late in life, you'll think of the things you didn't do, not the things you did. - Get out and experience life ! . Robbie Robinson a.k.a. TobyArnot (Toe Bee or not toe bee)

03-20-2014, 09:52 AM	#7
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: I might take a long distance trip. Greg, I have an idea! Drive it up to my house and you can help me change my headers..... __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

03-20-2014, 06:53 PM	#8
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: I might take a long distance trip. Jason, name the day! I'd like to help anyone do that! Be experience for me and that's valuable. I am serious. Name the day. Oh and as soon as this next storm is over, and the roads are clear again, I'll try to get up for those fenders.

03-20-2014, 07:01 PM	#9
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,263	Re: I might take a long distance trip. Come to Arkansas we can hang out at the shop go play some golf[if you play, I am 4 min away from the cart shed at our club]I 'll throw some cow on the grill and make a time of it. Ya know that kinda would be a fun trip line up a bunch of members to meet and visit with. Jim

03-20-2014, 07:45 PM	#11
Heavymetl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 292	Re: I might take a long distance trip. Power Tour is coming thru Charleston, so join up for a leg or two!

03-21-2014, 12:00 AM	#13
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: I might take a long distance trip. My truck probably won't be running by June but I can try for it! Hugger....thanks for the offer! I'm terrible at golf (now the sort of range that involves guns, that's different ) but I'd go with ya anyway! Arkansas? Are there still secondary roads that go that far? My 4.11 doesn't like the interstate!



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