Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Boog** · 04-20-2014, 10:56 PM

Great memories made on that trip. Super glad it turned out so well for you both.

magwakeenercew2jh · 04-21-2014, 12:29 AM

Thanks, much.
Very fun to ride along with you folks.

By the way, the windshield is indeed an easy fix.
Just call the Windshield Man.

Best way.

slowcpe · 04-21-2014, 10:06 AM

Looks like a great trip. I told Jen the other night once the truck is done we are doing something very similar.

Coley · 04-21-2014, 10:17 AM

Great to hear you made it home safe and sound and hopefully happy. I think you've inspired all of us here a bit more to get out there and have some substantial fun and adventure with these fantastic contraptions!!!
Ok....how many miles was the trip all in? (1000?+ or?).
One thing we don't want to know....is how much fuel was used....LOL.
I think we know thats not the strongest point of these things!!....but what they cost extra in fuel they offset in yearly value appreciation!!....and no Honda, Audi, Mercedes or?....can make that claim!!

All Good & Great trip!
Coley

**67 cst swb** · 04-21-2014, 10:34 AM

That's a good trip when the worst thing that happens is a chip in the windshield.

Orange67 · 04-21-2014, 11:13 AM

That chip should fix right up, just make sure to take it to a quality glass shop for repair. Keep in mind, it will still be visible, just not as bad. Btw, love the truck, love the trip, but who is the goofy lookin guy with your wife?? Lol jk thanks for sharing.

freezmcnally · 04-21-2014, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

Great to hear you made it home safe and sound and hopefully happy. I think you've inspired all of us here a bit more to get out there and have some substantial fun and adventure with these fantastic contraptions!!!
Ok....how many miles was the trip all in? (1000?+ or?).
One thing we don't want to know....is how much fuel was used....LOL.
I think we know thats not the strongest point of these things!!....but what they cost extra in fuel they offset in yearly value appreciation!!....and no Honda, Audi, Mercedes or?....can make that claim!!

All Good & Great trip!
Coley

the speedo is reading fast (need to change the gear) but the trip all said and done was around 2300 miles.
I'm going to add up the gas soon but it was probably just a bit cheaper than if I had shipped it anyway.

freezmcnally · 04-21-2014, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

That's a good trip when the worst thing that happens is a chip in the windshield.

I totally agree. I also have a lot more faith in this vehicle too.

freezmcnally · 04-21-2014, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange67

That chip should fix right up, just make sure to take it to a quality glass shop for repair. Keep in mind, it will still be visible, just not as bad. Btw, love the truck, love the trip, but who is the goofy lookin guy with your wife?? Lol jk thanks for sharing.

yes I was hoping it wouldn't spread so they can fill it.

GCncsuHD · 04-21-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Smile, You got that one, but you missed dessert/desert

Great thread, I'll have to show this to the wife for motivation, we've been wanting to ride 66 when we get the 67 done.

Low Elco · 04-21-2014, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the trip story, looked like a great time!

bruceman1968 · 04-21-2014, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

Great thread, I'll have to show this to the wife for motivation, we've been wanting to ride 66 when we get the 67 done.

Would love to see pics of your 67 along Route 66!

Freez, Thanks for taking the time to post your trip. It was really enjoyable to follow along. You got some great shots from the road. And your truck did a great job to! Awesome just awesome!

GCncsuHD · 04-21-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Would love to see pics of your 67 along Route 66!

It will certainly be documented, but it will be a while down the road. The truck is far from drivable right now and we have a infant daughter.

Rich916 · 04-21-2014, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

I think you've inspired all of us here a bit more to get out there and have some substantial fun and adventure with these fantastic contraptions!!!
Coley

Totally agree

Yooper truck · 04-21-2014, 05:23 PM

Being one of the first to encourage you to take the trip (previous thred) I am glad it was a success for you. Your updates and insights were well done! I was able to visualize your journey at your different destinations as I remembered making the same trip (but continued further north) 5 years ago in my truck. I was particularly glad to see you stopped by at Hackberry General store and shared a picture of your truck there. Thanks for the memories!

**davischevy** · 04-21-2014, 08:47 PM

I enjoyed "The" trip, and glad it you made it back to Arkansas. I'll be watching for your truck.

Hubscrub · 04-21-2014, 08:51 PM

thanks for the update

glad yall made it home with truck and all, memories last forever!

69sinker · 04-21-2014, 09:39 PM

Super sweet looking truck and great thread! Glad your trip went well. Enjoyed all the great pics and stories. I'm glad you made a memorable trip out getting the truck home, and lots of priceless memories I'm sure. The wife and made a 4200 mile trip to the Florida Keys in February in our truck and it was probably the best trip/vacation we've ever had. It's great when someone gives you the thumbs up going down the road or when your at the filling station and someone asks if you really drove a 45 year old truck 2000 miles from home, it definitely gives you a sense of pride in your truck. We are planning a trip to the southwest next fall, I'll have to check out some of the same stops. Have fun with your new joy! Dave

**allchevy58** · 04-22-2014, 12:14 AM

Glad to see you made it home okay and your brakes lasted. Saved a little money by doing it yourself too. It was nice meeting you, hope to see you on the site with your upgrades.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-22-2014, 12:44 AM

I'm glad all went well and that the truck proved it's self as dependable. The windshield doesn't count as that could happen to any thing. I enjoyed the trip, thanks for sharing but now that you're home more pics of the truck please... Thanks again....

04-20-2014, 10:56 PM	#101
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,023	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Great memories made on that trip. Super glad it turned out so well for you both. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-21-2014, 12:29 AM	#102
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Thanks, much. Very fun to ride along with you folks. By the way, the windshield is indeed an easy fix. Just call the Windshield Man. Best way. __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

04-21-2014, 10:06 AM	#103
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Looks like a great trip. I told Jen the other night once the truck is done we are doing something very similar. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

04-21-2014, 10:17 AM	#104
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Great to hear you made it home safe and sound and hopefully happy. I think you've inspired all of us here a bit more to get out there and have some substantial fun and adventure with these fantastic contraptions!!! Ok....how many miles was the trip all in? (1000?+ or?). One thing we don't want to know....is how much fuel was used....LOL. I think we know thats not the strongest point of these things!!....but what they cost extra in fuel they offset in yearly value appreciation!!....and no Honda, Audi, Mercedes or?....can make that claim!! All Good & Great trip! Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

04-21-2014, 10:34 AM	#105
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! That's a good trip when the worst thing that happens is a chip in the windshield. __________________ 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 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red

04-21-2014, 11:13 AM	#106
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! That chip should fix right up, just make sure to take it to a quality glass shop for repair. Keep in mind, it will still be visible, just not as bad. Btw, love the truck, love the trip, but who is the goofy lookin guy with your wife?? Lol jk thanks for sharing. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

04-21-2014, 12:40 PM	#111
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Thanks for the trip story, looked like a great time! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-21-2014, 05:23 PM	#115
Yooper truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rudyard, Michigan Posts: 125	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Being one of the first to encourage you to take the trip (previous thred) I am glad it was a success for you. Your updates and insights were well done! I was able to visualize your journey at your different destinations as I remembered making the same trip (but continued further north) 5 years ago in my truck. I was particularly glad to see you stopped by at Hackberry General store and shared a picture of your truck there. Thanks for the memories!

04-21-2014, 08:47 PM	#116
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,794	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! I enjoyed "The" trip, and glad it you made it back to Arkansas. I'll be watching for your truck. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

04-21-2014, 08:51 PM	#117
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! thanks for the update glad yall made it home with truck and all, memories last forever! __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

04-21-2014, 09:39 PM	#118
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Super sweet looking truck and great thread! Glad your trip went well. Enjoyed all the great pics and stories. I'm glad you made a memorable trip out getting the truck home, and lots of priceless memories I'm sure. The wife and made a 4200 mile trip to the Florida Keys in February in our truck and it was probably the best trip/vacation we've ever had. It's great when someone gives you the thumbs up going down the road or when your at the filling station and someone asks if you really drove a 45 year old truck 2000 miles from home, it definitely gives you a sense of pride in your truck. We are planning a trip to the southwest next fall, I'll have to check out some of the same stops. Have fun with your new joy! Dave __________________ My 69 cst lwb 2wd LS1 swap 5.7/4L60e build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589869

04-22-2014, 12:14 AM	#119
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,424	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Glad to see you made it home okay and your brakes lasted. Saved a little money by doing it yourself too. It was nice meeting you, hope to see you on the site with your upgrades. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

04-22-2014, 12:44 AM	#120
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! I'm glad all went well and that the truck proved it's self as dependable. The windshield doesn't count as that could happen to any thing. I enjoyed the trip, thanks for sharing but now that you're home more pics of the truck please... Thanks again.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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