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Coley · 09-08-2016, 11:56 AM

Excellent....a road trip, something pretty much every guy dreams about and lives for!!
Now..on the practical side..that support/hanger bearing is not too big a deal to do once you have the correct parts but is best done at a driveline shop with some specific tools, but it shouldn't be too expensive.
Remember the first 3-6 months of owning these trucks is often when you spend a few bucks getting them to where you are comfortable and confident with them. So simply resign yourself to spending...say $500 bucks taking care of a few details here and there...no big deal.
Now, if its in the shop for the hanger bearing, you can always get the guys to give the truck a quick 'once over' to let you know if anything else looks a little suspect.
From there you can always prepare yourself for some possible repairs that may (or may not) happen.
Like Special-K said...there isn't a lot on these trucks that can go wrong...or go too far wrong that you probably couldn't fix yourself. If you are prepared a lot of the repairs can be done pretty easily...or at least cheaply.
Regardless.....keep the pics of the journey coming!!
If you have an idea of your route options and post them up some of the guys will probably weigh in on offering local support as you pass thru...if needed.
All Good
Coley

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-08-2016, 12:04 PM

Subscribed. This is cool and looking forward to more pics.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-08-2016, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyland

Had some time to walk around Asheville. Looks like a very touristy town. Seems a bit like where we are from, kind of a cross between Sonoma and Berkley

A sidewalk market getting set up

Yeah, we ummm, kind of refer to Asheville as "soft" 'round here...

**Chevyland** · 09-08-2016, 12:31 PM

That's a good one Readneck😀😀
Thanks for all the replies

Does everyone agree I should replace the u-joints while I'm at it LOL

We're getting there

100%Chevy · 09-08-2016, 12:44 PM

Check the rear axle grease while under it.Something that never seems to get any attention.
If your headed thru south,Mississippi(I-10),I can help if needed.
Great memories for you and your son!
Mike.

sangell · 09-08-2016, 01:42 PM

Great truck, awesome trip with your son. My 16 year old son and I are doing the 2017 power tour.

Don't know your planned route but if you get around Kansas City and need anything let me know.

1auctiondad · 09-08-2016, 01:52 PM

Good luck on your trip...My boy and I are building a 71 and I enjoy every moment we spend together. I'm in the northeast area of Kansas City if you need anything.

NC_John · 09-08-2016, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Yeah, we ummm, kind of refer to Asheville as "soft" 'round here...

full of hippies and "artsy" folk for sure.

mcbassin · 09-08-2016, 04:04 PM

Awesome idea to cruise across the country in a classic truck! I'm looking forward to updates. I'll live vicariously thru your journey.

71c10tim · 09-08-2016, 05:29 PM

nice to see! wish i could do this but my truck is still on the lift. maybe a goal for me next year.

Tomahawk30 · 09-08-2016, 07:12 PM

Subscribed! I've been tempted to buy a truck back home in Oregon to drive back here to Kentucky, just for the experience of it!

weasle · 09-08-2016, 07:42 PM

Good Luck on your trip. Cool to get away with your son. Please keep the pictures coming.

**Chevyland** · 09-08-2016, 07:47 PM

While the truck was getting worked on, we called for a taxi and headed up to check The Biltmore. The privately owned house in America. Impressive!!

Under construction

**Chevyland** · 09-08-2016, 07:50 PM

And today

**Chevyland** · 09-08-2016, 08:23 PM

Oops The "largest "privately owned house
Oh well off to the next brewery

67ChevyRedneck · 09-08-2016, 09:11 PM

The Biltmore and it's history is ridiculous.

Tropical Snowstorm · 09-08-2016, 09:54 PM

Enjoy the ride! If you need anything while going through Knoxville send me a PM. I hope to be able to do this with my kids when they get out of school.

**Chevyland** · 09-08-2016, 10:22 PM

I didnt know they made IPA in a can. It ain't no Budweiser

67swb72klb · 09-08-2016, 10:37 PM

Looks like fun!

718jwh · 09-08-2016, 10:41 PM

Awesome trip enjoy the road with your son

I took my Daughter on a road trip from Chicago to Santa Monica on RT 66 and back to Chicago on my Harley in 2001, whenever we get together we still talk about that trip.

**Chevyland** · 09-08-2016, 10:44 PM

Were getting there

**Chevyland** · 09-08-2016, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 718jwh

Awesome trip enjoy the road with your son

I took my Daughter on a road trip from Chicago to Santa Monica on RT 66 and back to Chicago on my Harley in 2001, whenever we get together we still talk about that trip.

I totally get it. One year I took my daughter to Disneyland. We didn't go on one ride. For two days all we did is look for every machine that smashed a Penney into a different picture. Probably my most memorable trip with her😄😄😄😄

**Chevyland** · 09-08-2016, 11:30 PM

So many distractions walking home tonight. I haven't seen one of these stores in a while!

**Chevyland** · 09-08-2016, 11:33 PM

Can anyone call the year of this?

cleanfreak · 09-08-2016, 11:34 PM

Very nice to be able to do this trip with your son!. check your pm , have a simple idea for you for security for the next weeks.

09-08-2016, 11:56 AM	#26
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Excellent....a road trip, something pretty much every guy dreams about and lives for!! Now..on the practical side..that support/hanger bearing is not too big a deal to do once you have the correct parts but is best done at a driveline shop with some specific tools, but it shouldn't be too expensive. Remember the first 3-6 months of owning these trucks is often when you spend a few bucks getting them to where you are comfortable and confident with them. So simply resign yourself to spending...say $500 bucks taking care of a few details here and there...no big deal. Now, if its in the shop for the hanger bearing, you can always get the guys to give the truck a quick 'once over' to let you know if anything else looks a little suspect. From there you can always prepare yourself for some possible repairs that may (or may not) happen. Like Special-K said...there isn't a lot on these trucks that can go wrong...or go too far wrong that you probably couldn't fix yourself. If you are prepared a lot of the repairs can be done pretty easily...or at least cheaply. Regardless.....keep the pics of the journey coming!! If you have an idea of your route options and post them up some of the guys will probably weigh in on offering local support as you pass thru...if needed. All Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

09-08-2016, 12:04 PM	#27
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,373	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Subscribed. This is cool and looking forward to more pics. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

09-08-2016, 12:31 PM	#29
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,781	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast That's a good one Readneck😀😀 Thanks for all the replies Does everyone agree I should replace the u-joints while I'm at it LOL We're getting there Attached Images

09-08-2016, 12:44 PM	#30
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Check the rear axle grease while under it.Something that never seems to get any attention. If your headed thru south,Mississippi(I-10),I can help if needed. Great memories for you and your son! Mike.

09-08-2016, 01:42 PM	#31
sangell Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Overland Park KS Posts: 173	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Great truck, awesome trip with your son. My 16 year old son and I are doing the 2017 power tour. Don't know your planned route but if you get around Kansas City and need anything let me know.

09-08-2016, 01:52 PM	#32
1auctiondad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Liberty, Missouri Posts: 107	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Good luck on your trip...My boy and I are building a 71 and I enjoy every moment we spend together. I'm in the northeast area of Kansas City if you need anything.

09-08-2016, 04:04 PM	#34
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Awesome idea to cruise across the country in a classic truck! I'm looking forward to updates. I'll live vicariously thru your journey. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-08-2016, 05:29 PM	#35
71c10tim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 26	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast nice to see! wish i could do this but my truck is still on the lift. maybe a goal for me next year.

09-08-2016, 07:12 PM	#36
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Subscribed! I've been tempted to buy a truck back home in Oregon to drive back here to Kentucky, just for the experience of it! __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

09-08-2016, 07:42 PM	#37
weasle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern VA\Raleigh NC Posts: 56	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Good Luck on your trip. Cool to get away with your son. Please keep the pictures coming.

09-08-2016, 07:47 PM	#38
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,781	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast While the truck was getting worked on, we called for a taxi and headed up to check The Biltmore. The privately owned house in America. Impressive!! Under construction Attached Images

09-08-2016, 07:50 PM	#39
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,781	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast And today Attached Images

09-08-2016, 08:23 PM	#40
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,781	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Oops The "largest "privately owned house Oh well off to the next brewery Attached Images

09-08-2016, 09:11 PM	#41
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast The Biltmore and it's history is ridiculous. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-08-2016, 09:54 PM	#42
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Enjoy the ride! If you need anything while going through Knoxville send me a PM. I hope to be able to do this with my kids when they get out of school. __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom



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09-08-2016, 10:22 PM	#43
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,781	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast I didnt know they made IPA in a can. It ain't no Budweiser Attached Images

09-08-2016, 10:37 PM	#44
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,478	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Looks like fun! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

09-08-2016, 10:41 PM	#45
718jwh Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: naperville Il Posts: 236	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Awesome trip enjoy the road with your son I took my Daughter on a road trip from Chicago to Santa Monica on RT 66 and back to Chicago on my Harley in 2001, whenever we get together we still talk about that trip.

09-08-2016, 10:44 PM	#46
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,781	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Were getting there Attached Images

09-08-2016, 11:30 PM	#48
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,781	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast So many distractions walking home tonight. I haven't seen one of these stores in a while! Attached Images

09-08-2016, 11:33 PM	#49
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,781	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Can anyone call the year of this? Attached Images

09-08-2016, 11:34 PM	#50
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 401	Re: 72 Super Roadtrip-Coast to Coast Very nice to be able to do this trip with your son!. check your pm , have a simple idea for you for security for the next weeks.

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