Morning Y'all, let the group know when you hit the Road. Bob(RLB) is heading out this morning, Chris (ndkid275) is already in Townsend.
Remember be safe and take some pictures!
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~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter
Hitting the road tomorrow morning, so today is packing up and baking day. Here is the first batch and she will be doing the second batch this afternoon.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery '46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Trying to sneak in a little free advertising I see...
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
Made it to beautiful uptown Brunswick Ga. C10 did good on its first long haul day. 258 mi, no interstate except thru Jacksonville Fl. Good thing it’s got that 21 gal Blazer tank, the BBC is thirsty. 12 mpg, but it’s 87 Oct , so that helps. Vintage Air is worth it’s weight in gold.
1966 C-10 Short Stepside HiPo Step-by-step ~ and on-going resto build in the Project Journals
All loaded and ready to head out tomorrow morning. Spend the night in Paducah Ky. Then a long drive to Townsend. Not looking forward to Nashville though.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery '46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Anybody hear anything about Tim making it in and hooking up with Jay? Guess I had better call Tim first thing tomorrow morning.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery '46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Don Here safe and sound in Columbia SC met up n with Jay and Al Hill he has 4 trucks had the 34 running yesterday arvo he is surely keeping the dream alive here
We are leaving this morning about 10:00, things to do and Critters to tend to. We're going to stay tonight in Maggie Valley.
I would ask Y'all to track your mileage, but I guess Tim has us all beat...
Be Safe...
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
Made to Daughters house in Atlanta, about 275 mi day. No interstate. Last tank was 11 mpg, glad I don’t do this often. Should arrive Townsend Thursday mid afternoon.
1966 C-10 Short Stepside HiPo Step-by-step ~ and on-going resto build in the Project Journals
Thanks for the pics! I feel like I’m traveling with you guys!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter
Settled in at the Drury in Paducah Ky and waiting on Happy Hour. Hope to head out before 8am and be in Townsend by mid afternoon. So far no issues.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery '46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Well, RLB & wife are heading home. After arriving at Atlanta yesterday, I was looking under the hood & saw oil all over the front cross member & elsewhere. Thought I had a blown timing cover seal . This AM I was able to get under truck with a light & saw that balancer, timing cover& front of pan were dry. Turns out the PS pump seal is leaking pretty good. It’s the original pump that came with the donor engine. We made the decision to head home, hopefully making it there before seal completely fails. Truck has been doing great otherwise (Did I mention how much we like Vintage Air? ). We were looking forward to matching names & faces with online names but it is what it is.
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1966 C-10 Short Stepside HiPo Step-by-step ~ and on-going resto build in the Project Journals
Well DANG, I wish things had worked out, both coming and going...I am planning something for this fall in the Brunswick area...
I really wanted to see how your AC install looked . I'm definitely adding AC to our '60 project.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
