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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
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Subscribed. This is cool and looking forward to more pics.
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Yeah, we ummm, kind of refer to Asheville as "soft" 'round here...
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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 |
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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. ![]() |
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Great truck, awesome trip with your son. My 16 year old son and I are doing the 2017 power tour.
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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.
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full of hippies and "artsy" folk for sure.
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Awesome idea to cruise across the country in a classic truck! I'm looking forward to updates. I'll live vicariously thru your journey.
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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!
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Good Luck on your trip. Cool to get away with your son. Please keep the pictures coming.
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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!!
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And today
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Oops The "largest "privately owned house
Oh well off to the next brewery |
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The Biltmore and it's history is ridiculous.
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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.
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I didnt know they made IPA in a can. It ain't no Budweiser
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Looks like fun!
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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. |
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Were getting there
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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😄😄😄😄
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So many distractions walking home tonight. I haven't seen one of these stores in a while!
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Can anyone call the year of this?
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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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