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lewi · 07-08-2004, 07:28 PM

I just returned from a bit of a vacation, The old 71 was hauling a trailer filled with quads (5,000 lbs total) over the Cascade Mountains between California & Oregon. For those of you who don't know, we are talking MOUNTAINS! Anyhow the new 383 performed flawlessly. When it did shift down to second she sped up, I had to let out of the trottle a little trying to be protective of not reving it up to much. If your thinking of upgrading from a worn 350, ....just do it.

While the motor did great, a bolt that was double nutted between the header collection and the exhaust pipe disappeared. One on the other side was on the way so the local hardware store saved me, I added a litttle lock tite tightenend back up and had no probem on the way home with that ugly sound of leaking exhaust.

Sorry for a such a long post but I was a bit excited, the efforts were worth it and the Cash was well spent

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jorgensensc · 07-08-2004, 07:31 PM

Glad to hear you had a great trip. It's always nice to see these old trucks being used like trucks. Mines a daily driver, and has always been reliable. Look forward to some picks of the Mountains soon!
Shawn

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-08-2004, 09:40 PM

Where did you ride at in oregon??? I usally go to winchester bay

lewi · 07-09-2004, 01:54 PM

We went to the Oregon Dunes, started at North Bend at Horsefall for a few hours then stayed in Florence for the remainder and rode out of the day use area on the south jetty in the goose flat parking area. It was a blast and am looking forward to the next trip.

Jorgensensc...whew what a name, sorry but didn't take many pictures spent much of the time riding and making this old body sore.

07-08-2004, 07:28 PM	#1
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	Yippee skippy ! I just returned from a bit of a vacation, The old 71 was hauling a trailer filled with quads (5,000 lbs total) over the Cascade Mountains between California & Oregon. For those of you who don't know, we are talking MOUNTAINS! Anyhow the new 383 performed flawlessly. When it did shift down to second she sped up, I had to let out of the trottle a little trying to be protective of not reving it up to much. If your thinking of upgrading from a worn 350, ....just do it. While the motor did great, a bolt that was double nutted between the header collection and the exhaust pipe disappeared. One on the other side was on the way so the local hardware store saved me, I added a litttle lock tite tightenend back up and had no probem on the way home with that ugly sound of leaking exhaust. Sorry for a such a long post but I was a bit excited, the efforts were worth it and the Cash was well spent . __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

07-08-2004, 07:31 PM	#2
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,006	Glad to hear you had a great trip. It's always nice to see these old trucks being used like trucks. Mines a daily driver, and has always been reliable. Look forward to some picks of the Mountains soon! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-09-2004, 01:54 PM	#4
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	We went to the Oregon Dunes, started at North Bend at Horsefall for a few hours then stayed in Florence for the remainder and rode out of the day use area on the south jetty in the goose flat parking area. It was a blast and am looking forward to the next trip. Jorgensensc...whew what a name, sorry but didn't take many pictures spent much of the time riding and making this old body sore. __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

07-08-2004, 09:40 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Where did you ride at in oregon??? I usally go to winchester bay



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