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A couple months ago I purchased my ultimate tuck. An unrestored Cheyenne Super short bed. After discussing with the seller who said it is totally road worthy. I asked my son if he wanted to do a road trip across the country. He was all over it and the bonus was we would pick the truck up in North Carolina which is right next to Tennessee where he just graduated from UT, last December.
Today we flew into Charlotte. And are starting our journey back to California. Planning on a 2-3 week trip with many sights along the way. The route is not set in stone.
Im hoping to be posting progress as we move along. I'm sure there will be issues along the way, but I guess that's 1/2 the fun!
Wish us luck, and I hope it is epic!!

Eric & Brad

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Sounds like a lot of fun. How about some more info on the truck, and lots of details on the route, and the interesting stuff you see on the way.

Good luck.

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subscribed! looking forward to more pics of that awesome truck.

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Sounds like a fun trip! I'm in for pics.

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Have a safe and fun trip.

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Great idea and great memories coming up for you and your son. Keep us posted with pics and info and remember if you need it there is always help from the members of this site.

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This is a great thing you are doing... Going for it! I've done it a dozen or more times. I've never had one of these trucks leave me on the road with anything I couldn't deal with. I figure such things add color to the picture. "I got in the truck and started driving West. I ate here, slept there. In three days I was home" Pretty boring, huh? :lol:

The father & son element is rich and will be a lasting memory. Be careful, don't push it, take it all in, and share all you can with us. Have a great trip!!

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Very nice truck! The journey you are about to set out on with your son is really what its all about. I often dream that there will come a time when I'm able to do something similar with my two sons who are already 14 and 22 yrs. of age... Lots of pics my friend...

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Looking forward to following along. Safe travels.

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Im in to see this .

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Looking forward to the posts, what a great idea!

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Awesome!

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Eric,

Thanks for posting the picture of your son and your dream truck. I'm sure you have an adventure ahead of you! Look forward to the pics of you trip. Can't wait to see it when you are back.

Joe and Marie

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Made it from Charlotte to Ashville, about 170 miles. This morning I noticed the center support bushing on driveline is worn out. Dealing with that now. Hopefully we can find a new one and be on the road later today. The truck drove strong, but it has 124k miles on it and I'm guessing it has been a while since it has driven any long distance. We will have to work out the quirks.

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subscribed!!

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I'm in Nashville. If you have any problems reach out and I'll do my best to help out. I would suspect there are members all along the way willing to help if needed.

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Enjoy the road trip with your son, should be a great time. Looking forward to the pics

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Not cool man, we have very few trucks that nice left around here and you're taking it back to the land of rust free trucks? I'd feel a little better if you were taking it up to NY or OH :lol:

Seriously, nice freakin' truck!

Have fun. I've driven my 65 Mustang a total of around 9,000 miles the past 3 years on the power tour. Been as far north as MI & WI, as far west as TX, OK, KS, even dipped down into FL for one of them.

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Stopped at autozone. Picked up small toolbox, hoses,antifreeze, wiper blades etc. But the driveline is more than I want to get into on the side of the road or in the parking lot. Went to a local shop they have tried 2 supports that haven't matched up yet. Took a picture and think they have the correct one here now. Let's hope so. It's nice that there is so many of these trucks around still, and readily available parts

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Subscribed!

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Had some time to walk around Asheville. Looks like a very touristy town. Seems a bit like where we are from, kind of a cross between Sonoma and Berkley

A sidewalk market getting set up

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Local shops

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Not many towns in in America where you can go to your local "Foot Sanctuary "
Maybe I will if I keep this walking up😀

Sorry for the multiple posts with single pictures, I'm still trying to figure out how to put multiple pictures in the post from my iPhone

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What a cool trip you are taking and I'm sure it will be epic. Stop by the Builtmore house in Ashville, the largest house in the U.S.

My wife and I like to take the 5th wheel RV on trips and very seldom will we pass up road-side historical markers. Learn a lot about this great land that way.

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Excellent....a road trip, something pretty much every guy dreams about and lives for!!
Now..on the practical side..that support/hanger bearing is not too big a deal to do once you have the correct parts but is best done at a driveline shop with some specific tools, but it shouldn't be too expensive.
Remember the first 3-6 months of owning these trucks is often when you spend a few bucks getting them to where you are comfortable and confident with them. So simply resign yourself to spending...say $500 bucks taking care of a few details here and there...no big deal.
Now, if its in the shop for the hanger bearing, you can always get the guys to give the truck a quick 'once over' to let you know if anything else looks a little suspect.
From there you can always prepare yourself for some possible repairs that may (or may not) happen.
Like Special-K said...there isn't a lot on these trucks that can go wrong...or go too far wrong that you probably couldn't fix yourself. If you are prepared a lot of the repairs can be done pretty easily...or at least cheaply.
Regardless.....keep the pics of the journey coming!!
If you have an idea of your route options and post them up some of the guys will probably weigh in on offering local support as you pass thru...if needed.
All Good
Coley

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Subscribed. This is cool and looking forward to more pics.

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Yeah, we ummm, kind of refer to Asheville as "soft" 'round here...

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That's a good one Readneck😀😀
Thanks for all the replies

Does everyone agree I should replace the u-joints while I'm at it LOL

We're getting there

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Check the rear axle grease while under it.Something that never seems to get any attention.
If your headed thru south,Mississippi(I-10),I can help if needed.
Great memories for you and your son!
Mike.:chevy:

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Great truck, awesome trip with your son. My 16 year old son and I are doing the 2017 power tour.

Don't know your planned route but if you get around Kansas City and need anything let me know.

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Good luck on your trip...My boy and I are building a 71 and I enjoy every moment we spend together. I'm in the northeast area of Kansas City if you need anything.

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full of hippies and "artsy" folk for sure.

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Awesome idea to cruise across the country in a classic truck! I'm looking forward to updates. I'll live vicariously thru your journey. :)

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:c2: nice to see! wish i could do this but my truck is still on the lift. maybe a goal for me next year.

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Subscribed! I've been tempted to buy a truck back home in Oregon to drive back here to Kentucky, just for the experience of it!

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Good Luck on your trip. Cool to get away with your son. Please keep the pictures coming.

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While the truck was getting worked on, we called for a taxi and headed up to check The Biltmore. The privately owned house in America. Impressive!!

Under construction

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And today

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Oops The "largest "privately owned house
Oh well off to the next brewery