Tim,
I would suspect that you will have a lot of noise if you push the
oletruck to 70 mph for very long (like rods coming out the side of the
block). If you are driving a stock '54, I'd consider slowing down and
smell the roses since the brakes, suspension, steering and most
everything else was designed to move at a max of 55. But that said, you
will still have a fair amount of noise, rattles etc. since it just
wasn't a big concern to build a comfortable, quiet truck. My opinion,
your truck.
John '51 1/2 Ton
Minnesota
Tim Lloyd wrote:
>
> 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?
>
> Tim Lloyd, omaha@tmbg.org
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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
> >
> > ----------
> > > 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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