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**oldgold70c10** · 08-06-2008, 09:06 PM

Tomorrow evening I will be taking my old truck on the longest trip ever that I've had it. I'll be driving from Stillwater OK, to Marion OH, and then to Hubbard Ohio (near Sharon, PA) and back again to see family. My 4 year old daughter and her momma (the12catlady) will be traveling with me. Should be a fun trip, but I am kinda nervous. Its going to be about 2200 miles round trip. The truck has a lot of new parts on it, so I am hoping for the best!!!!

Longhorn Man · 08-06-2008, 09:11 PM

PM me if you want my number for emergency contact. I'm in columbus. I can't travel too far to assist, but can possibly help out with other contacts.
Good luck with your trip, and keep the speed down in Ohio... they WILL nail you.

**oldgold70c10** · 08-06-2008, 09:19 PM

Thanks, Longhornman!!! PM sent. I can remember all the times my dad got irritated on trips back "home" because when we got to Ohio the speed limit was one of the lowest! It seems like they were the last ones to switch the interstate speeds from 55 to 65?

va_tlc · 08-06-2008, 09:26 PM

yes good luck and wear ya seatbelts and as hot as it is maybe a good idea to carry some extra water jus in case of a overheating problem.and lastly enjoy your trip.

Longhorn Man · 08-06-2008, 09:32 PM

Ohio switched to 65 right after the feds let them in the 80's. However, they didn't do much after the feds gave total control to the states in the 90's. Tehy bumped some more roads up to 65, and I think the toll freeway up north (I80 I think) was moved up to 70 recently.
I totally agree, a 5 gallon jug of watter in the back is top priority.
PM returned

BigDaddyDave · 08-06-2008, 09:43 PM

Good luck on your trip!

**oldgold70c10** · 08-06-2008, 09:43 PM

Thanks Andy and VA_TLC. Plenty of water for us and the engine is tops on the list. I just picked up a new spare tire today too. Got an extra fan belt behind the seat.

**oldgold70c10** · 08-06-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyDave

Good luck on your trip!

Thanks! My fingers are crossed....

odog · 08-06-2008, 10:02 PM

Hope you have a good trip, always kinda nerve racking when taking a trip for the 1st time in on of the old girls, especially with the family. Hope all goes well and you have fun.

67_C-30 · 08-06-2008, 10:51 PM

It wouldn't be a terrible idea to throw a good used alternator in the back or under seat if you have one and of course a small wrench/socket set, a few screwdrivers and jumper cables. If something simple tears up, you don't want to pay a mechanic on wheels or pay a towing bill if it is something you could have fixed if you just a wrench. Ask me how I know that!

HavinSomeFun · 08-06-2008, 11:03 PM

Stillwater, OK is my Home Town.
I'm not sure of the route you will be taking. However, I know anyone on this board will help you out if needed. I'm in the Little Rock, AR area if needed.

powell72 · 08-06-2008, 11:10 PM

Road trippin' is what it's all about, you'll have a blast. Have a safe journey.

toomanytoyz · 08-07-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

PM me if you want my number for emergency contact. I'm in columbus. I can't travel too far to assist, but can possibly help out with other contacts.
Good luck with your trip, and keep the speed down in Ohio... they WILL nail you.

Andy is Right on about that, I'm about 100 miles north of Indy & will pm you a Contact Phone # in Case you are in my Area & Need any Assistance..............

Rick

**fine69** · 08-07-2008, 02:35 AM

PM sent in case you need help.

OhioDan · 08-07-2008, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgold70c10

Tomorrow evening I will be taking my old truck on the longest trip ever that I've had it. I'll be driving from Stillwater OK, to Marion OH, and then to Hubbard Ohio (near Sharon, PA) and back again to see family. My 4 year old daughter and her momma (the12catlady) will be traveling with me. Should be a fun trip, but I am kinda nervous. Its going to be about 2200 miles round trip. The truck has a lot of new parts on it, so I am hoping for the best!!!!

FYI. There's a lot of construction going on right now at
I-75 and I-70. If you're going that far north on I-75, you might want to take I-675N to I-70. Hard to stop in downtown Dayton. PM if you need my phone number?

**grumpy** · 08-09-2008, 12:07 AM

Damn. I missed this thread earlier.

I live 10 minutes from Hubbard.

I'll PM you my number. If you need anything, or want to get away from the family for a few minutes. I can point ya towards a couple huge cruises we have on sat. nites, and sunday afternoons.

PM sent.

**oldgold70c10** · 08-19-2008, 09:32 PM

Many thank to everyone who offered to provide assistance on the trip! It went really pretty smooth, and I ended up logging about 2400 miles. We had to make an unexpected detour to Wooster on the way back from Hubbard to pick up a kiln, and for some reason my empty truck was pretty full coming back! I used 4 tanks @ 15 gallons each way from OK to Ohio, and another tank and a half going from Marion to Hubbard and back, 2 quarts of oil, 1/4 pint of power steering fluid, no trans fluid, and 1/2 gallon of water. I was kind of depressed by how few old cars and trucks I saw on the road the further east I went, though I did go through Wooster in time to see cars coming in for a old car show.

toomanytoyz · 08-19-2008, 09:38 PM

Glad to Hear all went well on your Trip , Bet it felt good to get back Home after logging that many Miles..................

Rick

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-19-2008, 10:23 PM

glad to hear it went well, nothin like traveling in an old vehicle

odog · 08-19-2008, 10:43 PM

Congrats on a successful trip.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-20-2008, 08:01 AM

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang that's a lot of miles!

That's more miles than some put on their rides in a year!

**Palf70Step** · 08-20-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang that's a lot of miles!

That's more miles than some put on their rides in a year!

In my case 5 years...

Man I have to get mine assembled.

I see you got your welcome to the wonderful world of RUST...Ohio and PA. Nothing old survives long with normal upkeep. I do not miss that part of the Central and Northeast.

Glad your trip went off so well!!

jayharrell · 08-20-2008, 12:39 PM

Good so see you got some good windshield time in.

OrangeCrush1970 · 08-20-2008, 12:40 PM

NICE! Have a safe trip and dont forget your tool box!

67ChevyRedneck · 08-20-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush1970

NICE! Have a safe trip and dont forget your tool box!

He's already done with the trip

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgold70c10

Many thank to everyone who offered to provide assistance on the trip! It went really pretty smooth, and I ended up logging about 2400 miles. We had to make an unexpected detour to Wooster on the way back from Hubbard to pick up a kiln, and for some reason my empty truck was pretty full coming back! I used 4 tanks @ 15 gallons each way from OK to Ohio, and another tank and a half going from Marion to Hubbard and back, 2 quarts of oil, 1/4 pint of power steering fluid, no trans fluid, and 1/2 gallon of water. I was kind of depressed by how few old cars and trucks I saw on the road the further east I went, though I did go through Wooster in time to see cars coming in for a old car show.

08-06-2008, 09:06 PM	#1
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Road trip in an old truck! Tomorrow evening I will be taking my old truck on the longest trip ever that I've had it. I'll be driving from Stillwater OK, to Marion OH, and then to Hubbard Ohio (near Sharon, PA) and back again to see family. My 4 year old daughter and her momma (the12catlady) will be traveling with me. Should be a fun trip, but I am kinda nervous. Its going to be about 2200 miles round trip. The truck has a lot of new parts on it, so I am hoping for the best!!!! __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

08-06-2008, 09:11 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Road trip in an old truck! PM me if you want my number for emergency contact. I'm in columbus. I can't travel too far to assist, but can possibly help out with other contacts. Good luck with your trip, and keep the speed down in Ohio... they WILL nail you.

08-06-2008, 09:19 PM	#3
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Thanks, Longhornman!!! PM sent. I can remember all the times my dad got irritated on trips back "home" because when we got to Ohio the speed limit was one of the lowest! It seems like they were the last ones to switch the interstate speeds from 55 to 65? __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

08-06-2008, 09:26 PM	#4
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Road trip in an old truck! yes good luck and wear ya seatbelts and as hot as it is maybe a good idea to carry some extra water jus in case of a overheating problem.and lastly enjoy your trip. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

08-06-2008, 09:32 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Ohio switched to 65 right after the feds let them in the 80's. However, they didn't do much after the feds gave total control to the states in the 90's. Tehy bumped some more roads up to 65, and I think the toll freeway up north (I80 I think) was moved up to 70 recently. I totally agree, a 5 gallon jug of watter in the back is top priority. PM returned

08-06-2008, 09:43 PM	#6
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Good luck on your trip! __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

08-06-2008, 10:02 PM	#9
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Hope you have a good trip, always kinda nerve racking when taking a trip for the 1st time in on of the old girls, especially with the family. Hope all goes well and you have fun. __________________ 1969 4x4 Nothing beats a good rock drill and some dynamite

08-06-2008, 10:51 PM	#10
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Road trip in an old truck! It wouldn't be a terrible idea to throw a good used alternator in the back or under seat if you have one and of course a small wrench/socket set, a few screwdrivers and jumper cables. If something simple tears up, you don't want to pay a mechanic on wheels or pay a towing bill if it is something you could have fixed if you just a wrench. Ask me how I know that! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-06-2008, 11:03 PM	#11
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Stillwater, OK is my Home Town. I'm not sure of the route you will be taking. However, I know anyone on this board will help you out if needed. I'm in the Little Rock, AR area if needed. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

08-06-2008, 11:10 PM	#12
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Road trippin' is what it's all about, you'll have a blast. Have a safe journey. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-07-2008, 02:35 AM	#14
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Road trip in an old truck! PM sent in case you need help. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

08-09-2008, 12:07 AM	#16
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Damn. I missed this thread earlier. I live 10 minutes from Hubbard. I'll PM you my number. If you need anything, or want to get away from the family for a few minutes. I can point ya towards a couple huge cruises we have on sat. nites, and sunday afternoons. PM sent. __________________ Tim Road Hounds

08-19-2008, 09:32 PM	#17
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Many thank to everyone who offered to provide assistance on the trip! It went really pretty smooth, and I ended up logging about 2400 miles. We had to make an unexpected detour to Wooster on the way back from Hubbard to pick up a kiln, and for some reason my empty truck was pretty full coming back! I used 4 tanks @ 15 gallons each way from OK to Ohio, and another tank and a half going from Marion to Hubbard and back, 2 quarts of oil, 1/4 pint of power steering fluid, no trans fluid, and 1/2 gallon of water. I was kind of depressed by how few old cars and trucks I saw on the road the further east I went, though I did go through Wooster in time to see cars coming in for a old car show. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

08-19-2008, 09:38 PM	#18
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Glad to Hear all went well on your Trip , Bet it felt good to get back Home after logging that many Miles.................. Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

08-19-2008, 10:23 PM	#19
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Road trip in an old truck! glad to hear it went well, nothin like traveling in an old vehicle __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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08-19-2008, 10:43 PM	#20
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: Road trip in an old truck! Congrats on a successful trip. __________________ 1969 4x4 Nothing beats a good rock drill and some dynamite

08-20-2008, 08:01 AM	#21
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08-20-2008, 12:39 PM	#23
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08-20-2008, 12:40 PM	#24
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