I did an 8,000 mile trip in 28 days with my 52 1 ton. It had a 235 with about 5 or 6 years on a rebuild. No real problems and had a lot of fun.

I'd never been more than 30 miles or so from home prior to leaving for that trip even though I drove it every day for a few years in there.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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