Speaking of road trips, my '54 Chevy 3100 sure is noisy when I get her up
to 65 or *gasp* 70. I know that's in part due to quite a lot of parts
needing tightening, but just how much noise should I be expecting from my
straight six?
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On Tue, 4 May 1999, Kevin Lake wrote:
> Eric,
> Find a good steering box, and the tools to change it and go for it if that
> is all that is wrong. You haven't lived until you have repacked wheel
> bearing in a sand storm (Southern Idaho), changed a U-joint in a rain
> storm (with a 12# sledge and a couple of sockets), or rewired head lights
> on your truck at 2:00 a.m. on Monida Pass (COLD even in April, Brrrrrrrr!).
> All this and more could be yours to experience on a GOOD road trip. I now
> pack a LARGE selection of tools and parts when I Road Trip. Good luck with
> whatever you do. Just get it home in one piece.
>
> Kevin Lake
> 56 GMC Suburban/napco
>
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> > From: varanus@mail.phoenix.net
> > To: thenotts@wolfenet.com
> > Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Road Trip!!!
> > Date: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 9:42 AM
> >
> > > From: "Graham Nott" <thenotts@wolfenet.com>
> > > To: "Ole Trucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > > Subject: [oletrucks] Road Trip!!!
> > > Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:21:13 -0700
> > > Reply-to: "Graham Nott" <thenotts@wolfenet.com>
> >
> >
> > Noone ever has to convince me for a road trip - I am due a good one
> > anyway. I wish my life were one big road trip! Unfortunately, the
> > steering gear on this beauty is pret-ty worn. I would be lucky to
> > get 60mph and stay in one lane! But she has a stroked 283 that
> > really moves so it is just a matter of time before we saddle her up
> > for the high country. Hell-o Yellowstone!
> > > --snip--
> > > If it is driveable (I really mean "driveable" and not just running) I
> would
> > > consider flying up with some cash and a triple-A membership, and take
> my
> > > time driving it home. It could be a fun trip. Good luck with it.
> > > --snip--
> > >
> > > That's my vote!!! Anyone up for a road trip?
> > >
> > > Graham
> > >
> > >
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