Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Corts60** · 10-05-2009, 02:06 PM

Just thought I'd share that I went to Sacramento, CA this last week from Astoria, OR (about 680 miles each way) in the GMC and she didn't give me one problem. I guess this is kind of a victory post. Everybody thought I was crazy to drive "that old truck" down that far.

It just goes to show that 50 year technology with proper maintenance is just as reliable as 2009 technology. Except, of course, the gas mileage.....

I also learned that driving that far doing only 60 MPH takes waaay too long.

P.S. Thanks again to Chevytrucknut for the clutch!

MacAttack · 10-05-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

I also learned that driving that far doing only 60 MPH takes waaay too long.

Just means you get to see everything along the way and no speeding tickets.

Mac.

Hottrucks · 10-05-2009, 03:03 PM

well I hope you took a pic or 2 along the way congrats!!!

I was happy with my little 200 mile foilage run this weekend in my 70..but then again my truck was in the woods forgotten about for the last 6 years uless someone needed and engine part....your truck on the other hand....ummmm sweet!!!

I was with good company..and next week 200 mile to Conn...baby steps, baby steps....

JRBECK64 · 10-05-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Just thought I'd share that I went to Sacramento, CA this last week from Astoria, OR (about 680 miles each way) in the GMC and she didn't give me one problem. I guess this is kind of a victory post. Everybody thought I was crazy to drive "that old truck" down that far.

It just goes to show that 50 year technology with proper maintenance is just as reliable as 2009 technology. Except, of course, the gas mileage.....

I also learned that driving that far doing only 60 MPH takes waaay too long.

P.S. Thanks again to Chevytrucknut for the clutch!

Corts60,
Congrats on making the trip without a hitch. I have been thinking about taking my Sons 64 on a shakedown run and maybe making a Vacation out of it. That is if I can talk my Wife into doing without all the Modern Day Conveniences. I put a 3.08:1 Diff in my Sons truck so It will have a little better top end without so much quickness on the bottom end. I did that just because my Son is 18 and that 327 has a few to many ponies to let him loose in it with the 4.10:1 Diff it used to have. Im hoping the Gas Mileage will be fairly decent in it, that is if I can keep my foot out of it. If you have some pics of the trip including your truck post them.

JRBECK64

jonathan-m · 10-05-2009, 05:09 PM

Good lord, I I've done 300 miles in a day and thought that was an accomplishment! congrats to you on a safe, fun trip. I've found that these trucks are quite comfortable (albeit noisy ) on longer road trips

bubba327 · 10-05-2009, 07:07 PM

Way to go!! I bet that was a pretty trip down the coast highway. You did take pictures, didn't you? Well, post 'em

**Corts60** · 10-05-2009, 07:33 PM

Believe it or not I just didn't get any pictures along the road....There wasn't a whole lot of spectacular photo ops on I-5, maybe around Mt. Shasta but I totally forgot about it.

Here are some with road grime all over her at home though.

jonathan-m - Yeah it was looooong. The truck minds well on the road, doesn't rattle or wander but it definitely gets a little old holding the gas pedal. I was thinking about cutting different length sticks for different speeds to stick between the seat and gas pedal...

Dinos63 · 10-05-2009, 07:41 PM

Duuuude i LOVE this truck

markeb01 · 10-05-2009, 08:14 PM

Good for you, what an adventure. I imagine you got plenty of attention when you stopped for gas, etc. Glad it was incident free. If you're going to do it again cruise control will be a welcome addition and the electronic versions are relatively simple to install.

Longest trip we ever made was from North Idaho to Santa Cruz about 10 years ago - about 1,000 miles each way, which also included a photo op at Mt. Shasta. Being that far from home in something so old inspired conversations at every rest stop.

ol Curt · 10-05-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan-m

Good lord, I I've done 300 miles in a day and thought that was an accomplishment! congrats to you on a safe, fun trip. I've found that these trucks are quite comfortable (albeit noisy ) on longer road trips

I'm hoping to do 13. Mine has just been around the block!

jonathan-m · 10-05-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

The truck minds well on the road, doesn't rattle or wander but it definitely gets a little old holding the gas pedal. I was thinking about cutting different length sticks for different speeds to stick between the seat and gas pedal...

I hear ya on the gas pedal, Every time I take a longer road trip I spend half of the time trying to figure out how to rig up some sort of cruise control setup... guess I haven't taken enough long trips, 'cause i still haven't figured it out yet

Hottrucks · 10-05-2009, 09:16 PM

dam dude your old school right to the bias plys.....you get a gold star on your man card for that trip!!

TheDark1 · 10-05-2009, 10:27 PM

That, my friend, is why we build 'em. I think I'm gonna go see my brother tomorrow, in the '65.

**Corts60** · 10-05-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Good for you, what an adventure. I imagine you got plenty of attention when you stopped for gas, etc. Glad it was incident free. If you're going to do it again cruise control will be a welcome addition and the electronic versions are relatively simple to install.

Longest trip we ever made was from North Idaho to Santa Cruz about 10 years ago - about 1,000 miles each way, which also included a photo op at Mt. Shasta. Being that far from home in something so old inspired conversations at every rest stop.

I love this photo. Your truck might inspire me to find a step-side....

**Corts60** · 10-05-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

I'm hoping to do 13. Mine has just been around the block!

That first trip around the block is always a major accomplishment though! And the smile hurts your face..

**Corts60** · 10-05-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

dam dude your old school right to the bias plys.....you get a gold star on your man card for that trip!!

Sicboy · 10-05-2009, 10:56 PM

Wish I'd known you were passin by. Could have met you, at one of your many gas stops, along I5. How much $$$ did you burn in gas?

*LILRED66* · 10-06-2009, 06:30 AM

Congrats on the trip. My brother lives in Medford, OR and my mother lives in Willows, CA, both right off the 5. I have driven from Medford, OR to Sacramento, CA many times, but not in one of my old rigs.

I bet you and your rig looked awesome cruising during that trip. FYI, I have an Accessory Installation manual, that shows a factory cruise control option for the 4-5-6 Chevy trucks, but I don't know about the '60-'66 GMC trucks. I will check into this in my manuals and share it on this thread, if I can find it. The guys on 6066GMCguy.com might know about it.

In any case, thanks for sharing and congrats on an event-free trip.

4dranch · 10-06-2009, 07:38 AM

great story. and thanks for sharing. glad the old 305 did good.
you may not have gotten any pics, but I bet a lot of folks got some of your rig.

**Corts60** · 10-06-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

great story. and thanks for sharing. glad the old 305 did good.
you may not have gotten any pics, but I bet a lot of folks got some of your rig.

It's funny but a group of teenagers came flying by me doing about 80-85 in a BMW and while they were passing I could see the girl in front clicking away on a camera...

**Corts60** · 10-06-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicboy

Wish I'd known you were passin by. Could have met you, at one of your many gas stops, along I5. How much $$$ did you burn in gas?

$$$=

jonathan-m · 10-06-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

FYI, I have an Accessory Installation manual, that shows a factory cruise control option for the 4-5-6 Chevy trucks, but I don't know about the '60-'66 GMC trucks. I will check into this in my manuals and share it on this thread, if I can find it.

That would be awesome Tony, I'd like to know how they did it.

jonathan-m · 10-06-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

$$$=

I'm guessing somewhere around 325.00.... Thats what it woulda cost me to go that far

**slepysal** · 10-06-2009, 11:39 AM

major props !!!

bubba327 · 10-06-2009, 10:04 PM

Get a Georgia over drive. A sawed off broom handle for your cruise control . That is Old Skool. Ha Ha

10-05-2009, 02:06 PM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... Just thought I'd share that I went to Sacramento, CA this last week from Astoria, OR (about 680 miles each way) in the GMC and she didn't give me one problem. I guess this is kind of a victory post. Everybody thought I was crazy to drive "that old truck" down that far. It just goes to show that 50 year technology with proper maintenance is just as reliable as 2009 technology. Except, of course, the gas mileage..... I also learned that driving that far doing only 60 MPH takes waaay too long. P.S. Thanks again to Chevytrucknut for the clutch! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-05-2009, 03:03 PM	#3
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... well I hope you took a pic or 2 along the way congrats!!! I was happy with my little 200 mile foilage run this weekend in my 70..but then again my truck was in the woods forgotten about for the last 6 years uless someone needed and engine part....your truck on the other hand....ummmm sweet!!! I was with good company..and next week 200 mile to Conn...baby steps, baby steps.... __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html Last edited by Hottrucks; 10-05-2009 at 03:05 PM.

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jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... Good lord, I I've done 300 miles in a day and thought that was an accomplishment! congrats to you on a safe, fun trip. I've found that these trucks are quite comfortable (albeit noisy ) on longer road trips __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

10-05-2009, 07:07 PM	#6
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... Way to go!! I bet that was a pretty trip down the coast highway. You did take pictures, didn't you? Well, post 'em __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

10-05-2009, 07:33 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... Believe it or not I just didn't get any pictures along the road....There wasn't a whole lot of spectacular photo ops on I-5, maybe around Mt. Shasta but I totally forgot about it. Here are some with road grime all over her at home though. jonathan-m - Yeah it was looooong. The truck minds well on the road, doesn't rattle or wander but it definitely gets a little old holding the gas pedal. I was thinking about cutting different length sticks for different speeds to stick between the seat and gas pedal... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-05-2009, 07:41 PM	#8
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10-05-2009, 08:14 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... Good for you, what an adventure. I imagine you got plenty of attention when you stopped for gas, etc. Glad it was incident free. If you're going to do it again cruise control will be a welcome addition and the electronic versions are relatively simple to install. Longest trip we ever made was from North Idaho to Santa Cruz about 10 years ago - about 1,000 miles each way, which also included a photo op at Mt. Shasta. Being that far from home in something so old inspired conversations at every rest stop.

10-05-2009, 09:16 PM	#12
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... dam dude your old school right to the bias plys.....you get a gold star on your man card for that trip!!

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Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... Wish I'd known you were passin by. Could have met you, at one of your many gas stops, along I5. How much $$$ did you burn in gas? __________________ Project Build (1): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362482 Project build (2): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370985 “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...Wow, What a Ride!” - Hunter S. Thompson

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LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... Congrats on the trip. My brother lives in Medford, OR and my mother lives in Willows, CA, both right off the 5. I have driven from Medford, OR to Sacramento, CA many times, but not in one of my old rigs. I bet you and your rig looked awesome cruising during that trip. FYI, I have an Accessory Installation manual, that shows a factory cruise control option for the 4-5-6 Chevy trucks, but I don't know about the '60-'66 GMC trucks. I will check into this in my manuals and share it on this thread, if I can find it. The guys on 6066GMCguy.com might know about it. In any case, thanks for sharing and congrats on an event-free trip.

10-06-2009, 07:38 AM	#19
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... great story. and thanks for sharing. glad the old 305 did good. you may not have gotten any pics, but I bet a lot of folks got some of your rig. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

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slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... major props !!! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: Just drove 1300 miles without a hitch... Get a Georgia over drive. A sawed off broom handle for your cruise control . That is Old Skool. Ha Ha __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"



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