Beautiful day...for a drive - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 03-13-2013, 08:46 PM

I put 298 miles on the truck today. I drove it down to the beach for the car show. I filled up at home for $120.00 had to stop at 2 stations. I still have over a 1/2 tank of gas and it was a nice 5 hr ride. No major problems and the truck ran 80MPH turning 2300RPM's. I love the 700r4 with 4:10 gears.
Spotted this one coming into Garden City.

ole dollor · 03-13-2013, 08:53 PM

looks like you had a great ride...it was a nice day in Texas also...i only went about 5 miles, and had coffee to.

jeh · 03-13-2013, 08:58 PM

Sounds like you enjoyed the day. I can't wait until mine is is done, then I can enjoy some behind the wheel time!!

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Andy4639 · 03-13-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ole dollor

looks like you had a great ride...it was a nice day in Texas also...i only went about 5 miles, and had coffee to.

I will be head to Texas in about 2 months in the truck. Over 900 miles for that ride.

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jeh
Sounds like you enjoyed the day. I can't wait until mine is is done, then I can enjoy some behind the wheel time!!

Nothing better than to drive the truck. Long drives are the best for sure!

If you want to see the car show pictures click the link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560724

ole dollor · 03-13-2013, 09:27 PM

Andy where in Texas are you going?

Andy4639 · 03-13-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ole dollor

Andy where in Texas are you going?

There are several of us coming out for the Hot Rod Pour Tour starting in Arlinton Texas on June 1. Checkout the link.
I would like to meet as many of the Texas board members as possible while there.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531616

CG · 03-14-2013, 12:42 AM

What does no major problems mean? ... Just curious.

Andy4639 · 03-14-2013, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

What does no major problems mean? ... Just curious.

Just that! I drove a 5 hr drive and the truck did great no problems at all so it should be ready to make the trip to Texas and back on the Pour Tour. I have been working on it for the past 2-4 months getting oil leaks and such fixed. I redid the dash put in a new shifter and other stuff.

**special-K** · 03-14-2013, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

What does no major problems mean? ... Just curious.

Answer: No speeding tickets!

It doesn't get any better than that...spending the day in your truck on the hiway. I know you already plan to,but have yourself a great time at the run. I miss the Grand Strand,been way too long for me. For me it's a 400+ mile ride down I-95. I always went to Dillon and came in on 9 to decompress and get into the low country feel of things. I'd run my '71 down the interstate @75-80 with 4.10s and no O/D! It did have 33" tires that helped just a scosh.
Take mucho pictures

Andy4639 · 03-14-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Answer: No speeding tickets!

It doesn't get any better than that...spending the day in your truck on the hiway. I know you already plan to,but have yourself a great time at the run. I miss the Grand Strand,been way too long for me. For me it's a 400+ mile ride down I-95. I always went to Dillon and came in on 9 to decompress and get into the low country feel of things. I'd run my '71 down the interstate @75-80 with 4.10s and no O/D! It did have 33" tires that helped just a scosh.
Take mucho pictures

Tim, I have found here in SC most H/P want mess with you at 9-10MPH over the speed limit out on the interstate.
Check the link out later tonight. I have a bunch of pictures I'm going to start loading. I took as many as the camera battery would let me. I'm waiting on it now to recharge so I can start uploading.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531616

Andy4639 · 03-23-2013, 08:34 PM

Well we got back to the beach house yesterday from the Bahamas! I just got back home in Liberty SC after a 5 hr ride. I drove the truck home and it performed well. One small issue but hope Speed Hut guages will take care of that next week. The fuel guage stopped working. Anyway got 450miles on the tank of gas going down last week and put 22 gallons in it today and drove it another 275 miles. I was happy with it over all and got a bunch of thumbs up from people today as I was passing them at 70mph in a 40 year old vehicle. That's a good feeling right there.

Man I can't wait for the Power Tour!

clemsonteg · 03-23-2013, 10:25 PM

How big is your tank that it takes $120 to fill up?!?

**70cst** · 03-23-2013, 11:24 PM

Looks like a fun day

Andy4639 · 03-24-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by clemsonteg

How big is your tank that it takes $120 to fill up?!?

I have a 1993 Suburban tank in the bed area under the bed cover. I should be good to get around 600 miles on each tank of gas while on the power tour in June.

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70cst
Looks like a fun day

Yes it was!

03-13-2013, 08:46 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Beautiful day...for a drive I put 298 miles on the truck today. I drove it down to the beach for the car show. I filled up at home for $120.00 had to stop at 2 stations. I still have over a 1/2 tank of gas and it was a nice 5 hr ride. No major problems and the truck ran 80MPH turning 2300RPM's. I love the 700r4 with 4:10 gears. Spotted this one coming into Garden City. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-13-2013, 08:53 PM	#2
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Beautiful day...for a drive looks like you had a great ride...it was a nice day in Texas also...i only went about 5 miles, and had coffee to.

03-13-2013, 08:58 PM	#3
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Beautiful day...for a drive Sounds like you enjoyed the day. I can't wait until mine is is done, then I can enjoy some behind the wheel time!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

03-13-2013, 09:27 PM	#5
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Beautiful day...for a drive Andy where in Texas are you going?

03-14-2013, 12:42 AM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,073	Re: Beautiful day...for a drive What does no major problems mean? ... Just curious. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-23-2013, 08:34 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Beautiful day...for a drive Well we got back to the beach house yesterday from the Bahamas! I just got back home in Liberty SC after a 5 hr ride. I drove the truck home and it performed well. One small issue but hope Speed Hut guages will take care of that next week. The fuel guage stopped working. Anyway got 450miles on the tank of gas going down last week and put 22 gallons in it today and drove it another 275 miles. I was happy with it over all and got a bunch of thumbs up from people today as I was passing them at 70mph in a 40 year old vehicle. That's a good feeling right there. Man I can't wait for the Power Tour! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-23-2013, 10:25 PM	#12
clemsonteg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anderson,SC Posts: 953	Re: Beautiful day...for a drive How big is your tank that it takes $120 to fill up?!?

03-23-2013, 11:24 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Beautiful day...for a drive Looks like a fun day __________________ 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!

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