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Longhorn Man · 09-08-2007, 09:31 PM

how far have you gone to purchace... and DRIVE HOME a project truck?

So far for me, it was about 6 miles... but here in the next few weeks, it'll bemore like 2500 miles.

ROAD TRIP!

What say you, who's gone where for a rig?

1969k10stepside · 09-08-2007, 09:38 PM

Farthest I've gone to get a truck and drive it home was 45 miles..The farthest I've drove to get a truck and trailer/tow it back was up to Central Wisconsin from Southern Indiana to get a '69 K10...

mvfd70 · 09-08-2007, 09:40 PM

Well I drove home when I got my project. I just didnt drive the 68. I went about 25 miles twice to get it. It came home on two different trailer loads. Then I went a little over 100 miles to get a 72 parts truck. Again trailered home. Just one trip that time though.

**special-K** · 09-08-2007, 09:41 PM

San Diego to Maryland.Are you considerng running the`Burb back?

Sinister · 09-08-2007, 09:51 PM

I took the Amtrak down to San Diego to check a truck out. Ended up driving it home that evening, about a hundred miles...

sdkid · 09-08-2007, 09:53 PM

What route you takin? If you need help in central SD, I'll do what I can.

**uncle** · 09-08-2007, 10:01 PM

I drove my 70 Ambulance a total of 2200 miles from Colorado. Had a couple of flats,but otherwise good trip. I also pulled a trailer w/truck the last 1500.

**70cst** · 09-08-2007, 10:01 PM

About 450 miles. From Celina Tn. to Arcanum Ohio, In the spring of 2001
I was looking for a mid 50's 1/2 ton Chevy when I picked up the Nashville Truck Trader and saw a 1970C10 CST with a 402BB, AC, Buckets, Tach, 400 Turbo Auto, Two Tone paint, Tinted Windows, etc. The price was $2400. I had read about the 67-72 trucks so I knew this was a special truck. That was Thursday night and I called and the guy owned was selling the truck owned a car recycling business and he was closed but he said come on out. I did and I bought the truck. He later told me he had almost two dozen calls the next two nights asking about my truck. I came back a couple weeks later with my son and he followed me to the first gas station and then starter went out. I left the truck while they searched for a used starter and we came back to pick up my truck a week later. We started out and about 75 miles from home the alternator went out. We made it home and for the most part my truck has been in storage. My wife jokes that the only time she sees my truck running is when it behind a tow truck. Well this fall we start the resto of my Lean Mean Non-Running Green Machine. Now you know the rest of the story. Lets hear some more stories.

PanelDeland · 09-08-2007, 10:17 PM

Bought my Panel in Childress TX and test drove it about 3 miles.Paid the man and then let him leave first so he wouldn't cry in front of a stranger.I got in it fueled it and drove it 450 miles home.

Piece of Work · 09-08-2007, 10:19 PM

My trip home was somewhere between 3.5 & 4 miles. I drove by it on my way to work everyday, and watched as the price dropped from $2800.00 to $1800.00. Then, it disappeared. I found the phone number 2 months later and figured I'd give him a call. Sure enough, it was still for sale and he was desperate, he was buying his first house and was a little short for closing. I bought it for $1500.00! The drive home, although short, was an adventure, it was pouring rain and the wipers didn't work! They were the first thing I fixed.

-Mark

**68 Stepside** · 09-08-2007, 10:23 PM

So you're gonna do it huh? And if you take the recommended route, you'll be coming through not terribly far from here. Of course, you'll probably come through on a Sunday evening or during the week sometime

I went about 5 blocks to pick up the 68, and about 4 miles to get the 67 panel that I used to have.

Ace in the hole · 09-08-2007, 10:24 PM

About 8 miles across town for my K20 that I drove home, but I just drove 200 miles to pick up a C20 parts truck that I had to trailer home. My fun is just getting started. I have begun the disassembly of the K20 and will be doing a body off restoration/upgrade this winter (and maybe longer

).

HeavyD · 09-08-2007, 10:29 PM

farthest was a few hundred but I can honestly say I would drive to Cal or Ariz to buy a good one. No matter how far, rust free(ish) is always worth it

67ChevyRedneck · 09-08-2007, 10:33 PM

My uncle drove my 67 up to NY from Columbia, SC, about 725 miles back in '96, I then convinced him to leave it up there with me

I then had the same uncle trailer it down for me in January '03 from NY to SC, 725 miles.

I have yet to do it yet, but I have taken my truck on 400+ mile round trips MANY times. Maybe someday I'll be taking another one home...

CG · 09-08-2007, 10:56 PM

I bought an ocre burb about 40 miles away from here. The guy said the previous owner drove it all over the western states pulling a small travel trailer. He then proceeded to tell me he wouldn't have any problems driving it from here to Cali and back as she sits....Luckily I had a large jug of water with me (overheating/leaking radiator). We had to make three stops on the way home to fill er up. I put a new radiator and new hoses in. Havent had any overheat problems at all since then...Next stop OHIO???

Longhorn Man · 09-08-2007, 11:27 PM

Yep... next stop ohio.
I'll be posting trip route, planned stops, and times/dates here soon. I'm probably looking at 2 weeks from now.

SpecialK.. driving it is the only way i can see doing it. Drive one while dragging the other.

**70cst** · 09-09-2007, 12:14 AM

Dont forget your digital canera.

Longhorn Man · 09-09-2007, 12:16 AM

but of course... it's on the top of the packing list.

CG · 09-09-2007, 12:24 AM

Just dont come on the weekend of Oct 6th and 7th. Everyone is going to be at the swap meet. When I get your exact date Ill post up a thread for it and hopefully we can have a big NW bbq, and work party to make sure you get a good start on your trip. Lots of room to park and mingle out where the burbs will be.

IAFF2407 · 09-09-2007, 12:50 AM

I drove my burb from Taft CA to White Rock (1200 miles) which is just across the border. Paid 6k for mine, the owner changed all the hoses and belts recharged the 134a, and pressure tested the cooling sys. the wife and I had a blast on the trip home. the biggest problem was the airlines miss-placed my 60lb. tool box in LA. would do it again, great memories.

I'll come down for the party.

CG what is the date and times and directions to the swap meet? thx

Longhorn Man · 09-09-2007, 12:50 AM

awsome!

crzngmychvy · 09-09-2007, 01:22 AM

1600 miles from Springdale AR back to San Diego in a 59 Apache. To be honest I had a great time, but I wouldn't do it again.

kbs71 · 09-09-2007, 01:36 AM

My step dad had died and I went to Atlanta to help my Mom pack things up, clean out their house and move some stuff up to Madisville TN. Well there was a nonrunning 71 LWB, sitting in the garage and she was worried about having to get it running to be able to sell it. I told her I wish I had a way to get it home, cause I would love to have it. That night while we were sitting around reminiscing about things, she asked me if I really wanted the truck. I told her yes I would love to have it. Mom said, find a way to get it home and it's yours. well during the night she offered me a whole lot of other stuff that was there, and what was going to be a small U-haul trip with stuff in it up to Madisonville (@ 200 miles), and then a plane ride home. Turns into a 26 foot U-haul truck and a car trailer trip of @ 1200 miles. I didn't drive it home, but that was one trip that I'll never forget. Nonstop from TN to TX in 20 hrs. It took me about 6 or 8 hrs and a rebuilt carb to get it running after I got home.

wibilly · 09-09-2007, 02:03 AM

all of mine but 1 1/2 came from withen 20 miles. my dd 69 and 67 cab and clip came from montana.a friend of a friend brought a engine out through it in and headed home. i bought it from him thinking it was ready to go beings he drove it back. went to pick it up and drive it home to find it had two squre tires a bad master cyl bad tie rod ,cluch isues bad wheel bearings,low oil presure, and no lights on the rear.glad i only had to drive it a hundred miles. i trailered safer truck from a whole lot closer but now it drives as well as a new one

bad6772 · 09-09-2007, 02:07 AM

went to riley indiana for my 67 about 120 miles.... and drove it back

... baught it from the original owner , and his wife even made me and my wife lunch

my 72 it was just down the road a bit 20 30 miles away

09-08-2007, 09:31 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	How far have you gone... how far have you gone to purchace... and DRIVE HOME a project truck? So far for me, it was about 6 miles... but here in the next few weeks, it'll bemore like 2500 miles. ROAD TRIP! What say you, who's gone where for a rig?

09-08-2007, 09:38 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: How far have you gone... Farthest I've gone to get a truck and drive it home was 45 miles..The farthest I've drove to get a truck and trailer/tow it back was up to Central Wisconsin from Southern Indiana to get a '69 K10...

09-08-2007, 09:40 PM	#3
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: How far have you gone... Well I drove home when I got my project. I just didnt drive the 68. I went about 25 miles twice to get it. It came home on two different trailer loads. Then I went a little over 100 miles to get a 72 parts truck. Again trailered home. Just one trip that time though. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

09-08-2007, 09:41 PM	#4
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09-08-2007, 09:51 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: How far have you gone... I took the Amtrak down to San Diego to check a truck out. Ended up driving it home that evening, about a hundred miles... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-08-2007, 09:53 PM	#6
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: How far have you gone... What route you takin? If you need help in central SD, I'll do what I can. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

09-08-2007, 10:01 PM	#7
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,283	Re: How far have you gone... I drove my 70 Ambulance a total of 2200 miles from Colorado. Had a couple of flats,but otherwise good trip. I also pulled a trailer w/truck the last 1500.

09-08-2007, 10:01 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: How far have you gone... About 450 miles. From Celina Tn. to Arcanum Ohio, In the spring of 2001 I was looking for a mid 50's 1/2 ton Chevy when I picked up the Nashville Truck Trader and saw a 1970C10 CST with a 402BB, AC, Buckets, Tach, 400 Turbo Auto, Two Tone paint, Tinted Windows, etc. The price was $2400. I had read about the 67-72 trucks so I knew this was a special truck. That was Thursday night and I called and the guy owned was selling the truck owned a car recycling business and he was closed but he said come on out. I did and I bought the truck. He later told me he had almost two dozen calls the next two nights asking about my truck. I came back a couple weeks later with my son and he followed me to the first gas station and then starter went out. I left the truck while they searched for a used starter and we came back to pick up my truck a week later. We started out and about 75 miles from home the alternator went out. We made it home and for the most part my truck has been in storage. My wife jokes that the only time she sees my truck running is when it behind a tow truck. Well this fall we start the resto of my Lean Mean Non-Running Green Machine. Now you know the rest of the story. Lets hear some more stories. __________________ 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!

09-08-2007, 10:17 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: How far have you gone... Bought my Panel in Childress TX and test drove it about 3 miles.Paid the man and then let him leave first so he wouldn't cry in front of a stranger.I got in it fueled it and drove it 450 miles home. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-08-2007, 10:19 PM	#10
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: How far have you gone... My trip home was somewhere between 3.5 & 4 miles. I drove by it on my way to work everyday, and watched as the price dropped from $2800.00 to $1800.00. Then, it disappeared. I found the phone number 2 months later and figured I'd give him a call. Sure enough, it was still for sale and he was desperate, he was buying his first house and was a little short for closing. I bought it for $1500.00! The drive home, although short, was an adventure, it was pouring rain and the wipers didn't work! They were the first thing I fixed. -Mark __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

09-08-2007, 10:23 PM	#11
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: How far have you gone... So you're gonna do it huh? And if you take the recommended route, you'll be coming through not terribly far from here. Of course, you'll probably come through on a Sunday evening or during the week sometime I went about 5 blocks to pick up the 68, and about 4 miles to get the 67 panel that I used to have. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

09-08-2007, 10:24 PM	#12
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: How far have you gone... About 8 miles across town for my K20 that I drove home, but I just drove 200 miles to pick up a C20 parts truck that I had to trailer home. My fun is just getting started. I have begun the disassembly of the K20 and will be doing a body off restoration/upgrade this winter (and maybe longer ). __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

09-08-2007, 10:29 PM	#13
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,167	Re: How far have you gone... farthest was a few hundred but I can honestly say I would drive to Cal or Ariz to buy a good one. No matter how far, rust free(ish) is always worth it __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 09-08-2007 at 10:30 PM.

09-08-2007, 10:33 PM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How far have you gone... My uncle drove my 67 up to NY from Columbia, SC, about 725 miles back in '96, I then convinced him to leave it up there with me I then had the same uncle trailer it down for me in January '03 from NY to SC, 725 miles. I have yet to do it yet, but I have taken my truck on 400+ mile round trips MANY times. Maybe someday I'll be taking another one home... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-08-2007, 10:56 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: How far have you gone... I bought an ocre burb about 40 miles away from here. The guy said the previous owner drove it all over the western states pulling a small travel trailer. He then proceeded to tell me he wouldn't have any problems driving it from here to Cali and back as she sits....Luckily I had a large jug of water with me (overheating/leaking radiator). We had to make three stops on the way home to fill er up. I put a new radiator and new hoses in. Havent had any overheat problems at all since then...Next stop OHIO??? Last edited by CG; 09-08-2007 at 10:57 PM.



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09-08-2007, 11:27 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How far have you gone... Yep... next stop ohio. I'll be posting trip route, planned stops, and times/dates here soon. I'm probably looking at 2 weeks from now. SpecialK.. driving it is the only way i can see doing it. Drive one while dragging the other.

09-09-2007, 12:14 AM	#17
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: How far have you gone... Dont forget your digital canera. __________________ 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!

09-09-2007, 12:16 AM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How far have you gone... but of course... it's on the top of the packing list.

09-09-2007, 12:24 AM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: How far have you gone... Just dont come on the weekend of Oct 6th and 7th. Everyone is going to be at the swap meet. When I get your exact date Ill post up a thread for it and hopefully we can have a big NW bbq, and work party to make sure you get a good start on your trip. Lots of room to park and mingle out where the burbs will be.

09-09-2007, 12:50 AM	#20
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: How far have you gone... I drove my burb from Taft CA to White Rock (1200 miles) which is just across the border. Paid 6k for mine, the owner changed all the hoses and belts recharged the 134a, and pressure tested the cooling sys. the wife and I had a blast on the trip home. the biggest problem was the airlines miss-placed my 60lb. tool box in LA. would do it again, great memories. I'll come down for the party. CG what is the date and times and directions to the swap meet? thx

09-09-2007, 12:50 AM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How far have you gone... awsome!

09-09-2007, 01:22 AM	#22
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: How far have you gone... 1600 miles from Springdale AR back to San Diego in a 59 Apache. To be honest I had a great time, but I wouldn't do it again. __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

09-09-2007, 01:36 AM	#23
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: How far have you gone... My step dad had died and I went to Atlanta to help my Mom pack things up, clean out their house and move some stuff up to Madisville TN. Well there was a nonrunning 71 LWB, sitting in the garage and she was worried about having to get it running to be able to sell it. I told her I wish I had a way to get it home, cause I would love to have it. That night while we were sitting around reminiscing about things, she asked me if I really wanted the truck. I told her yes I would love to have it. Mom said, find a way to get it home and it's yours. well during the night she offered me a whole lot of other stuff that was there, and what was going to be a small U-haul trip with stuff in it up to Madisonville (@ 200 miles), and then a plane ride home. Turns into a 26 foot U-haul truck and a car trailer trip of @ 1200 miles. I didn't drive it home, but that was one trip that I'll never forget. Nonstop from TN to TX in 20 hrs. It took me about 6 or 8 hrs and a rebuilt carb to get it running after I got home. __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE

09-09-2007, 02:03 AM	#24
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: How far have you gone... all of mine but 1 1/2 came from withen 20 miles. my dd 69 and 67 cab and clip came from montana.a friend of a friend brought a engine out through it in and headed home. i bought it from him thinking it was ready to go beings he drove it back. went to pick it up and drive it home to find it had two squre tires a bad master cyl bad tie rod ,cluch isues bad wheel bearings,low oil presure, and no lights on the rear.glad i only had to drive it a hundred miles. i trailered safer truck from a whole lot closer but now it drives as well as a new one __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

09-09-2007, 02:07 AM	#25
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,952	Re: How far have you gone... went to riley indiana for my 67 about 120 miles.... and drove it back ... baught it from the original owner , and his wife even made me and my wife lunch my 72 it was just down the road a bit 20 30 miles away Last edited by bad6772; 09-09-2007 at 02:07 AM.

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