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RockinKees · 09-29-2016, 02:40 PM

Sounds like a great adventure!
Wish I could be there....

Have fun and keep the pics coming!

piratexpress1369a · 09-29-2016, 08:50 PM

That's awesome bob

lower50's · 09-30-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Sounds like a great adventure!
Wish I could be there....

Have fun and keep the pics coming!

We think so. That would be cool to cruise around together. I'm sure you will have some great adventures once you get yours all figured out.

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That's awesome bob

Thanks Corey

lower50's · 10-05-2016, 10:59 PM

Hi all. In preparation for our big trip south in 2 weeks, I finally got some extra features done on the truck and trailer. In the truck I added an extra 12v plug and a pair of usb ports. I hid them in the glove box. On my trailer I have been playing all summer with how to add an awning. I came up with 2 arms that swing out and have 2 tarps attached. With 2 people it is very easy to setup and take down. The main awning is 12'x12'. It's not pulled tight in the pic.
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ptc · 10-06-2016, 09:53 AM

Nice!!! the dyno vid was cool.... that truck is just mean-ness!!!!

Good travels on your trip down south and ENJOY!

lower50's · 10-06-2016, 10:43 PM

Thanks PTC

piratexpress1369a · 10-07-2016, 11:56 AM

That's awesome

lower50's · 10-13-2016, 06:25 PM

Thanks Cory

Well last Saturday, I took the truck over to my friend Joe's work to do an oil change and look over the truck before our big trip.
Found the rear shocks where a bit loose in the bottom mount. We ended up pulling the bottom bolt to do a touch of clearance grinding and found one shock had no gas pre-load. I got a new one today under warranty.
This week I also found a glow plug died on me so got a new one. Over all I think she is ready.
I mapped out our trip and it comes in at 2100mi pulling my 18' trailer.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-13-2016, 09:04 PM

It's always good to know you've checked all you can before a big trip. I wish you luck on your trip, have safe travels. may the truck gods be with you!

lower50's · 10-14-2016, 05:52 PM

Thanks Diesel I hope it all works good.

lower50's · 10-15-2016, 12:28 AM

Question for you all. I'm looking for a breathable cover for my truck when I put it away at the end of the month any suggestions?

**Advanced Design** · 10-15-2016, 10:46 PM

I use California Car Cover on the Burb and the 56 for winter storage in the shop. Don't know if they are breathable though I am sure the company has them. These have held up very well.

**joedoh** · 10-15-2016, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Question for you all. I'm looking for a breathable cover for my truck when I put it away at the end of the month any suggestions?

inside or outside storage? dont use a breathable cover in snow, the day melt and night refreeze will ruin the cover.

lower50's · 10-17-2016, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I use California Car Cover on the Burb and the 56 for winter storage in the shop. Don't know if they are breathable though I am sure the company has them. These have held up very well.

Thanks Doug

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Originally Posted by joedoh

inside or outside storage? dont use a breathable cover in snow, the day melt and night refreeze will ruin the cover.

Inside I found a nice dry Barn about a 15 min drive from my house.

lower50's · 10-17-2016, 07:09 AM

We have the trailer all set up ready to go. Truck is all ready to go so Saturday we hooked the trailer to the truck and went for a 50 mi test drive to my dad's cottage. This was the first time pulling the trailer with this transmission. Everything went great so we are set to go Wednesday. Looks good with the leaves.
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65sub · 10-17-2016, 07:49 PM

Good luck on your trip. I look forward to reading about the adventure

**oldman3** · 10-17-2016, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Good luck on your trip. I look forward to reading about the adventure

X2...Jim

YahamaR1 · 10-17-2016, 11:41 PM

Have Fun on your trip...
Truck looks good....

lower50's · 10-18-2016, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65sub

Good luck on your trip. I look forward to reading about the adventure

Thanks Dale

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

X2...Jim

Thanks Jim

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Originally Posted by YahamaR1

Have Fun on your trip...
Truck looks good....

Thanks R1

I'm both nervous and Very excited. Hoping the truck will all work without any major problems.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-20-2016, 12:30 AM

The truck looks great setting on the leaves! Good luck on your trip and watch out for the goof balls on the roads!

piratexpress1369a · 10-21-2016, 04:25 PM

Have an awesome trip and be safe

lower50's · 10-31-2016, 07:57 PM

So we are back and had a great trip, sorry no updates along the way for some reason my phone would not open the form.
This morning I put my truck in winter storage about 15 min away from home.
Truck ran amazing. I'll go day by day starting Wednesday Oct 19 we left our house at 4:45 pm and headed for the US border. Made great time, took us 2 hours.
Going up some of the small hills we have I didn't like the turbo was producing 13psi of boost when I had it set to 8psi so I removed the crappy boost controller at the duty free and put a hose in place. Brought it down to 5-6psi ok for this trip.
There was a motor home parked behind us changing a tire. I ended up helping him break the bead using my air ride and the trailer so he could change the valve stem. A few up and downs and yay they where on there way too.
Crossed into Buffalo NY
Short time later we entered PA
Then stayed with some friends of the family the first night.
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**Advanced Design** · 10-31-2016, 08:37 PM

Cool trip, was wondering how you made out Lower and glad it went well. Now that was a creative way to break the bead loose!

Is your truck stored on the second story?

lower50's · 10-31-2016, 09:10 PM

Thanks Doug. Ya just used a 6" socket extension under the tung of the trailer to push the bead. It is the main floor of the barn but there is a lower part. Lots of ventilation.

**oldman3** · 10-31-2016, 11:26 PM

Glad the trip went well. Had some great colors in the last pic...Jim

09-29-2016, 02:40 PM	#1151
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 52 GMC Build Sounds like a great adventure! Wish I could be there.... Have fun and keep the pics coming! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

09-29-2016, 08:50 PM	#1152
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build That's awesome bob __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

10-05-2016, 10:59 PM	#1154
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Hi all. In preparation for our big trip south in 2 weeks, I finally got some extra features done on the truck and trailer. In the truck I added an extra 12v plug and a pair of usb ports. I hid them in the glove box. On my trailer I have been playing all summer with how to add an awning. I came up with 2 arms that swing out and have 2 tarps attached. With 2 people it is very easy to setup and take down. The main awning is 12'x12'. It's not pulled tight in the pic. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-06-2016, 09:53 AM	#1155
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: My 52 GMC Build Nice!!! the dyno vid was cool.... that truck is just mean-ness!!!! Good travels on your trip down south and ENJOY! __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

10-06-2016, 10:43 PM	#1156
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks PTC __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-07-2016, 11:56 AM	#1157
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build That's awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

10-13-2016, 06:25 PM	#1158
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks Cory Well last Saturday, I took the truck over to my friend Joe's work to do an oil change and look over the truck before our big trip. Found the rear shocks where a bit loose in the bottom mount. We ended up pulling the bottom bolt to do a touch of clearance grinding and found one shock had no gas pre-load. I got a new one today under warranty. This week I also found a glow plug died on me so got a new one. Over all I think she is ready. I mapped out our trip and it comes in at 2100mi pulling my 18' trailer. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually Last edited by lower50's; 10-13-2016 at 08:28 PM.

10-13-2016, 09:04 PM	#1159
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: My 52 GMC Build It's always good to know you've checked all you can before a big trip. I wish you luck on your trip, have safe travels. may the truck gods be with you! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-14-2016, 05:52 PM	#1160
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks Diesel I hope it all works good. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-15-2016, 12:28 AM	#1161
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Question for you all. I'm looking for a breathable cover for my truck when I put it away at the end of the month any suggestions? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-15-2016, 10:46 PM	#1162
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build I use California Car Cover on the Burb and the 56 for winter storage in the shop. Don't know if they are breathable though I am sure the company has them. These have held up very well. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-17-2016, 07:09 AM	#1165
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build We have the trailer all set up ready to go. Truck is all ready to go so Saturday we hooked the trailer to the truck and went for a 50 mi test drive to my dad's cottage. This was the first time pulling the trailer with this transmission. Everything went great so we are set to go Wednesday. Looks good with the leaves. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-17-2016, 07:49 PM	#1166
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My 52 GMC Build Good luck on your trip. I look forward to reading about the adventure __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

10-17-2016, 11:41 PM	#1168
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: My 52 GMC Build Have Fun on your trip... Truck looks good.... __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

10-20-2016, 12:30 AM	#1170
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: My 52 GMC Build The truck looks great setting on the leaves! Good luck on your trip and watch out for the goof balls on the roads! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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10-21-2016, 04:25 PM	#1171
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Have an awesome trip and be safe __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

10-31-2016, 07:57 PM	#1172
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So we are back and had a great trip, sorry no updates along the way for some reason my phone would not open the form. This morning I put my truck in winter storage about 15 min away from home. Truck ran amazing. I'll go day by day starting Wednesday Oct 19 we left our house at 4:45 pm and headed for the US border. Made great time, took us 2 hours. Going up some of the small hills we have I didn't like the turbo was producing 13psi of boost when I had it set to 8psi so I removed the crappy boost controller at the duty free and put a hose in place. Brought it down to 5-6psi ok for this trip. There was a motor home parked behind us changing a tire. I ended up helping him break the bead using my air ride and the trailer so he could change the valve stem. A few up and downs and yay they where on there way too. Crossed into Buffalo NY Short time later we entered PA Then stayed with some friends of the family the first night. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-31-2016, 08:37 PM	#1173
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build Cool trip, was wondering how you made out Lower and glad it went well. Now that was a creative way to break the bead loose! Is your truck stored on the second story? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-31-2016, 09:10 PM	#1174
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks Doug. Ya just used a 6" socket extension under the tung of the trailer to push the bead. It is the main floor of the barn but there is a lower part. Lots of ventilation. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-31-2016, 11:26 PM	#1175
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 52 GMC Build Glad the trip went well. Had some great colors in the last pic...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

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