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swamp rat · 09-30-2015, 12:49 AM

About 450 miles one way, weekend trip.

Clavo106 · 09-30-2015, 12:56 AM

500 Round trip for a bed panel.

**special-K** · 09-30-2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

Boy, I'd have to have most of the parts you guys went for shipped. I never did like long haul trips even for vacations. maybe 100 miles for me if it was something I realy wanted, hats off to you travelers..

Funny how folks can differ so on a thing. But, that's what makes us people. It's all good.
I long for the road. I feel like it's in my blood. As far as parts runs go, they have become a thing I have to do every so often for an excuse to get out of dodge. I never thought of these trucks as a hobby, more like a part of my life. But, if they are a hobby or life style, I see running for parts as part of the hobby/life style. You've got people who have one very nice truck with it's own spot in the garage to others who can't find enough ground for the one they found this week. Some can't be havin' a spare part laying around, others don't feel comfortable w/o a stash... whether they'll use any or not. I've always been willing to go outside my local market for vehicles and parts, whether I do the transportation or pay and stay home.

vics stuff · 09-30-2015, 11:58 AM

Last year I drove from Alaska down to Reno Nevada and back approximately 5200 miles to pick up a 1932 Ford 3 window coupe body.
Vic

**Already Gone** · 09-30-2015, 05:20 PM

Not parts trip but last year on October 31st. me and a buddy drove 875 miles to South Dakota in one day, had six hours sleep, then picked up my 1972 C10 at 08:00 the next morning and drove her the 875 miles back home.

cypressbog · 09-30-2015, 05:34 PM

880 miles total in one day. That was a 15.5 hour day!

Daddy'O · 09-30-2015, 06:42 PM

Just short of 500 miles from Whitesboro Tx to Kansas City Mo for some wheels for my son’s truck. Got them from board member Kcsa75. Bill held them for us as we had business in KC. Had a good trip and the best part was making a new friend.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-30-2015, 07:23 PM

Back in 1999, I ran my '71 Jimmy from Tucson AZ to buy a K/5 windshield frame from Jerry Moss in Brentwood Ca. About 1512 miles RT as the crow flies, but there were side trips to Chinatown SF to buy some Blazer hatch hardware, as well as staying at my buddy's friends' place in Livermore. Vaguely remember something about a wedding reception. [Not mine.]

72MARIO · 09-30-2015, 08:38 PM

1800 miles round trip from ontario canada to Nashville TN for a 1968 longhorn dually chassis and factory grill guard. That was in the 1968 Suburban woth no overdrive and 3:73 gear hauling a car trailer

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-01-2015, 12:46 AM

10 miles, for a bed.

wreckedchevy · 10-01-2015, 01:22 AM

the otherside of town...

**68bowtie** · 10-01-2015, 01:57 AM

wow. i thought my 904-mile round trip was far. some of you guys are crazy!

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Originally Posted by wreckedchevy

the otherside of town...

lol!!!

**67 cst swb** · 10-01-2015, 11:34 AM

Well, I am in South Dakota.
My cab was picked up in Pahrump, NV (60 miles outside Las Vegas). So there is 1125 miles. But, I kind of cheated, I was spending my Winter in Las Vegas, so I was already there and just brought it back.
And while in Bakersfield, Cali for the Vintage Drag Races I drove to Early Classic Ent in Fresno to buy some parts. Does that count?

Jobe72 · 10-01-2015, 04:07 PM

1000 miles round trip for a hood for my 1962 Cadillac.

nds1968 · 10-01-2015, 07:43 PM

A 10 hour round trip just to look at a truck, ended up buying and the guy meet me half way a few days later when I picked it up.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-02-2015, 12:25 AM

I forgot. I once drove 300 mi.. RT to see a bed liner, about 21 years ago. It was thrashed, but Chevyland was nearby and I bought a grille set-up. Think I paid $200 for the entire thing. GM OEM.

It worked out......."Bed liner", WTH?

09-30-2015, 12:49 AM	#26
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? About 450 miles one way, weekend trip. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

09-30-2015, 12:56 AM	#27
Clavo106 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 362	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? 500 Round trip for a bed panel.

09-30-2015, 11:58 AM	#29
vics stuff Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 394	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? Last year I drove from Alaska down to Reno Nevada and back approximately 5200 miles to pick up a 1932 Ford 3 window coupe body. Vic

09-30-2015, 05:20 PM	#30
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,149	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? Not parts trip but last year on October 31st. me and a buddy drove 875 miles to South Dakota in one day, had six hours sleep, then picked up my 1972 C10 at 08:00 the next morning and drove her the 875 miles back home. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

09-30-2015, 05:34 PM	#31
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? 880 miles total in one day. That was a 15.5 hour day!

09-30-2015, 06:42 PM	#32
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? Just short of 500 miles from Whitesboro Tx to Kansas City Mo for some wheels for my son’s truck. Got them from board member Kcsa75. Bill held them for us as we had business in KC. Had a good trip and the best part was making a new friend. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

09-30-2015, 07:23 PM	#33
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,562	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? Back in 1999, I ran my '71 Jimmy from Tucson AZ to buy a K/5 windshield frame from Jerry Moss in Brentwood Ca. About 1512 miles RT as the crow flies, but there were side trips to Chinatown SF to buy some Blazer hatch hardware, as well as staying at my buddy's friends' place in Livermore. Vaguely remember something about a wedding reception. [Not mine.] __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 10-02-2015 at 02:39 PM.

09-30-2015, 08:38 PM	#34
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? 1800 miles round trip from ontario canada to Nashville TN for a 1968 longhorn dually chassis and factory grill guard. That was in the 1968 Suburban woth no overdrive and 3:73 gear hauling a car trailer __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

10-01-2015, 12:46 AM	#35
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,339	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? 10 miles, for a bed. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

10-01-2015, 01:22 AM	#36
wreckedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: billings, mt Posts: 703	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? the otherside of town... __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 2wd stepside longbox

10-01-2015, 11:34 AM	#38
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? Well, I am in South Dakota. My cab was picked up in Pahrump, NV (60 miles outside Las Vegas). So there is 1125 miles. But, I kind of cheated, I was spending my Winter in Las Vegas, so I was already there and just brought it back. And while in Bakersfield, Cali for the Vintage Drag Races I drove to Early Classic Ent in Fresno to buy some parts. Does that count? __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

10-01-2015, 04:07 PM	#39
Jobe72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 299	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? 1000 miles round trip for a hood for my 1962 Cadillac. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra LWB (Aquafresh) 1962 Cadillac Convertible 1962 Cadillac Sedan project

10-01-2015, 07:43 PM	#40
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? A 10 hour round trip just to look at a truck, ended up buying and the guy meet me half way a few days later when I picked it up. __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

10-02-2015, 12:25 AM	#41
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,339	Re: What is the farthest you have driven for a part? I forgot. I once drove 300 mi.. RT to see a bed liner, about 21 years ago. It was thrashed, but Chevyland was nearby and I bought a grille set-up. Think I paid $200 for the entire thing. GM OEM. It worked out......."Bed liner", WTH? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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