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Alex V. · 05-30-2013, 02:58 AM

Took the Suburban on a trip to Kentucky weekend-before-last. The driveshaft still isn't perfect (after taking it back to the drivetrain shop a second time to have the balance checked) but didn't give me any trouble or wear out any U-joints over the 1,200 miles we drove. Not sure what the average MPG's for the whole trip was, but on the way back it did 13.8 down the parkways between Elizabethtown and Paducah driving 65 MPH ± 5 MPH, packing along a dog and 500 lbs. of luggage.

The cammed 350 loves RPM's - I didn't encounter a hill I couldn't hold 75 MPH on if I put my foot far enough into it (and she still had some left to go when I opened 'er up a little more) but dropping back to 60 it took a lot more effort to maintain speed; suppose the secondaries on the 4GC open somewhere between 60 and 75.

Anyway, a few pics:
Cruising East through IL on I-64:

The 'Burb with a friend's '69 Beetle:

At the Summersville, KY, drive-in to see Iron Man 3. The bike is a '74 Yamaha Enduro 250:

With my future BIL's '71 IH 1110, 304/4-speed, 2WD:

And crossing the mighty Mississippi back into MO on the way home:

More later.

**70cst** · 05-30-2013, 07:18 AM

Great pics ... Thanks for sharing.

Alex V. · 05-31-2013, 02:04 AM

Glad you liked them.

(Kinda fits, as I've got Leppard's "Photograph" cranked up at the moment.

)

Number98 · 05-31-2013, 07:09 AM

Nothing like a road trip!

5150 · 06-01-2013, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex V.

Glad you liked them.

(Kinda fits, as I've got Leppard's "Photograph" cranked up at the moment.

)

Heck yea, you can't go wrong with Leppard blasting while you're cruising. Sweet pics.

05-30-2013, 02:58 AM	#1
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	'Burb trip to the Bluegrass Took the Suburban on a trip to Kentucky weekend-before-last. The driveshaft still isn't perfect (after taking it back to the drivetrain shop a second time to have the balance checked) but didn't give me any trouble or wear out any U-joints over the 1,200 miles we drove. Not sure what the average MPG's for the whole trip was, but on the way back it did 13.8 down the parkways between Elizabethtown and Paducah driving 65 MPH ± 5 MPH, packing along a dog and 500 lbs. of luggage. The cammed 350 loves RPM's - I didn't encounter a hill I couldn't hold 75 MPH on if I put my foot far enough into it (and she still had some left to go when I opened 'er up a little more) but dropping back to 60 it took a lot more effort to maintain speed; suppose the secondaries on the 4GC open somewhere between 60 and 75. Anyway, a few pics: Cruising East through IL on I-64: The 'Burb with a friend's '69 Beetle: At the Summersville, KY, drive-in to see Iron Man 3. The bike is a '74 Yamaha Enduro 250: With my future BIL's '71 IH 1110, 304/4-speed, 2WD: And crossing the mighty Mississippi back into MO on the way home: More later. __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.

05-30-2013, 07:18 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: 'Burb trip to the Bluegrass Great pics ... Thanks for sharing. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-31-2013, 02:04 AM	#3
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	Re: 'Burb trip to the Bluegrass Glad you liked them. (Kinda fits, as I've got Leppard's "Photograph" cranked up at the moment. ) __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.

05-31-2013, 07:09 AM	#4
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: 'Burb trip to the Bluegrass Nothing like a road trip!



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