Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Richard2112 · 10-14-2020, 11:12 AM

Ran my truck from Wichita Ks, to Sioux City Ia, then to eastern Pa. Beautiful trip this time of the year. Wanted to test all the mods I've made throughout the years. It performed flawlessly. I will admit though. A '70 short wheel base dually leaves many comforts on the table.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-14-2020, 11:48 AM

No pics?

Richard2112 · 10-14-2020, 12:15 PM

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No pics?

Only one. Nice view of the Mississippi

67ChevyRedneck · 10-14-2020, 04:14 PM

In the late 80's early 90's my Grandpa had two dailys. A 72 C30 dump bed dually and an 86 then 89 Caprice. I think he drove the dually more. I spent A LOT of time riding around in it. I honestly can't imagine +/-1900 miles consecutively in one

1976gmc20 · 10-14-2020, 04:33 PM

At one point in time all we had was a C/50 log truck and a VW Bug, and the VW was broke down more often than not.

**LockDoc** · 10-14-2020, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard2112

Ran my truck from Wichita Ks, to Sioux City Ia, then to eastern Pa. Beautiful trip this time of the year. Wanted to test all the mods I've made throughout the years. It performed flawlessly. I will admit though. A '70 short wheel base dually leaves many comforts on the table.

If you went across I-80 through Iowa you were only 7 miles from my house....

LockDoc

**slomotion** · 10-14-2020, 07:07 PM

My wife and I take our C20 dually on the occasional local road trip of less then 250 miles a couple times a year. One in the beginning of summer before the summer crowd shows up, and another in the fall. Up through NH and maybe into VT, but I'm here to tell you, love the truck, but ready to be home after just a couple hundred miles! Can't imagine your trip!
Congratulations!!

**Steeveedee** · 10-14-2020, 08:19 PM

Now known as "Iron Butt".

I looked at a 1T stake bed a couple months ago. That thing rode like it didn't even have springs!

1976gmc20 · 10-14-2020, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Now known as "Iron Butt".

I looked at a 1T stake bed a couple months ago. That thing rode like it didn't even have springs!

You need a couple tons of ballast to smooth it out

When I hauled logs over a 12K' ASL gravel road mountain pass, the trip back empty was as slow as loaded. The road was so rough that I had to use second gear both ways. I went through tail light bulbs like crazy and even cracked factory welds on the frame.

It's now paved, they tell me.

**special-K** · 10-14-2020, 10:27 PM

Ah ya buncha wimps. It's justa truck. If you want a cushy ride buy a car!

**Steeveedee** · 10-14-2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Ah ya buncha wimps. It's justa truck. If you want a cushy ride buy a car!

<raises hand> Wimp, Aye! My 3/4T rides a "ton" better than that truck did! Especially with the trailer attached.

burnin oil · 10-15-2020, 01:32 AM

Bet it was a fun trip. I did a 1400 mile straight through in my 72 K20. Only stopped for gas which was alot at 7.5MPG. Didn't miss not having a radio but cruise would have been nice. The only thing I don't like about dually are overload springs. If you can stay off them I think they ride pretty decent.

1976gmc20 · 10-15-2020, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by burnin oil

Bet it was a fun trip. I did a 1400 mile straight through in my 72 K20. Only stopped for gas which was alot at 7.5MPG. Didn't miss not having a radio but cruise would have been nice. The only thing I don't like about dually are overload springs. If you can stay off them I think they ride pretty decent.

I once did about 1500 miles straight through and alone in my 73 K20 from Cranbrook BC to Colorado Springs. I was a bit younger then

burnin oil · 10-15-2020, 01:26 PM

You got me by a 100 miles. A was flying solo also. I did a other solo of 1400 miles a few months ago but that was in the jetta so it wasn't bad. Texas never seems to end when you are traveling.

1976gmc20 · 10-15-2020, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by burnin oil

You got me by a 100 miles. A was flying solo also. I did a other solo of 1400 miles a few months ago but that was in the jetta so it wasn't bad. Texas never seems to end when you are traveling.

My grandma used to say:

"The sun has rizz and the sun has set, and here we is in Texas yet!"

10-14-2020, 11:12 AM	#1
Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. Ran my truck from Wichita Ks, to Sioux City Ia, then to eastern Pa. Beautiful trip this time of the year. Wanted to test all the mods I've made throughout the years. It performed flawlessly. I will admit though. A '70 short wheel base dually leaves many comforts on the table.

10-14-2020, 11:48 AM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. No pics? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-14-2020, 04:14 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. In the late 80's early 90's my Grandpa had two dailys. A 72 C30 dump bed dually and an 86 then 89 Caprice. I think he drove the dually more. I spent A LOT of time riding around in it. I honestly can't imagine +/-1900 miles consecutively in one __________________ 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!

10-14-2020, 04:33 PM	#5
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. At one point in time all we had was a C/50 log truck and a VW Bug, and the VW was broke down more often than not. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

10-14-2020, 07:07 PM	#7
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. My wife and I take our C20 dually on the occasional local road trip of less then 250 miles a couple times a year. One in the beginning of summer before the summer crowd shows up, and another in the fall. Up through NH and maybe into VT, but I'm here to tell you, love the truck, but ready to be home after just a couple hundred miles! Can't imagine your trip! Congratulations!! __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

10-14-2020, 08:19 PM	#8
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. Now known as "Iron Butt". I looked at a 1T stake bed a couple months ago. That thing rode like it didn't even have springs! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-14-2020, 10:27 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. Ah ya buncha wimps. It's justa truck. If you want a cushy ride buy a car! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-15-2020, 01:32 AM	#12
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,919	Re: Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. Bet it was a fun trip. I did a 1400 mile straight through in my 72 K20. Only stopped for gas which was alot at 7.5MPG. Didn't miss not having a radio but cruise would have been nice. The only thing I don't like about dually are overload springs. If you can stay off them I think they ride pretty decent.

10-15-2020, 01:26 PM	#14
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,919	Re: Road Trip in C30 1880 miles. You got me by a 100 miles. A was flying solo also. I did a other solo of 1400 miles a few months ago but that was in the jetta so it wasn't bad. Texas never seems to end when you are traveling.



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