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infinite-foamies · 05-06-2016, 08:18 AM

On May 26th I embark on an almost 4,000 mile road trip which will include overlanding in Northern Ontario with West NY 4x4 club, then driving out to Kansas for my cousins wedding(making an adventure out of it); I will be driving my 1971 K10 Suburban with a 4BT Cummins. I am looking to meet up with members along the way and have some contact information in case I get stranded.

kingsolver72 · 05-06-2016, 02:10 PM

Where in Kansas will you be? I'm 45 miles southwest of K.C. on I-35. I've helped a couple folks from the board over the years.

infinite-foamies · 05-06-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

Where in Kansas will you be? I'm 45 miles southwest of K.C. on I-35. I've helped a couple folks from the board over the years.

Hotel is in Overland Park. Spending time in KC. I wouldn't mind making the drive to you just to meet a fellow enthusiast even if I don't need help!

BR3W CITY · 05-06-2016, 08:46 PM

If your coming down through WI (or across the Chi area while going west) to Kansas from Canadia, myself and biz partner are on your route. Your welcome to get at us if you need anything. I'm in Milwaukee.

I enjoy Canada in spring/summer, great scenery and um, foliage.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-06-2016, 08:55 PM

says youre in northport ny which is long island. If you get stuck in NJ or close PA and need a tow get hold of me. Im out of Howell NJ

infinite-foamies · 05-06-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

If your coming down through WI (or across the Chi area while going west) to Kansas from Canadia, myself and biz partner are on your route. Your welcome to get at us if you need anything. I'm in Milwaukee.

I enjoy Canada in spring/summer, great scenery and um, foliage.

I love Canada at all times but I agree. Current plan is come down the UP.

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

says you're in Northport NY which is long island. If you get stuck in NJ or close PA and need a tow get hold of me. I'm out of Howell NJ

I will keep that in mind in general as I go through there all the time and have needed a tow previously.

**davischevy** · 05-06-2016, 10:01 PM

You probably won't get this far south (4 hrs south of Kansas City) but if you do, get in touch, there is some beautiful scenery around here and it's a nice drive home from here.

**LockDoc** · 05-06-2016, 11:03 PM

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I will PM you my Cell# in case you come across Iowa on I-80. That way you will have a contact # in this area. I only live 7 miles South of I-80.

LockDoc

BR3W CITY · 05-07-2016, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by infinite-foamies

I love Canada at all times but I agree. Current plan is come down the UP.
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Well if you end up coming through the UP and ending up on I41, I45, or I43, I'll be along your route. Feel free to bother us for stuff....I'm usually pretty bored

**special-K** · 05-07-2016, 07:22 AM

I'm not on your route at all, but wish I was. I wish I could follow along. This is what it's all about. Take your special rig out and enjoy it. These trucks get so much put into them they really need to get used. I see people these days concerned with not getting their money back out of their investment without even considering "use" as a return on their investment. I hope to get some trips through at least parts of Canada before it's all over. Lots of old 2-lane throughout North America calling my name. Have a great journey!

infinite-foamies · 05-07-2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'm not on your route at all, but wish I was. I wish I could follow along. This is what it's all about. Take your special rig out and enjoy it. These trucks get so much put into them they really need to get used. I see people these days concerned with not getting their money back out of their investment without even considering "use" as a return on their investment. I hope to get some trips through at least parts of Canada before it's all over. Lots of old 2-lane throughout North America calling my name. Have a great journey!

I did not make a thread for this because it's only a 1600 mile road trip, but if you want to meet up I will be coming back from south carolina on the 15th.

infinite-foamies · 05-07-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

You probably won't get this far south (4 hrs south of Kansas City) but if you do, get in touch, there is some beautiful scenery around here and it's a nice drive home from here.

I may be in the area as I may end up going to Toone TN from KC.

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

Well if you end up coming through the UP and ending up on I41, I45, or I43, I'll be along your route. Feel free to bother us for stuff....I'm usually pretty bored

I don't think I will, current plan is 75 to see family in MI. Maybe next time!

**special-K** · 05-07-2016, 11:30 AM

Hey alright! Let's hook up on your way up from SC.

infinite-foamies · 05-11-2016, 07:40 AM

Follow me on my shorter trip: http://glympse.com/0FGJ-W3XD

**special-K** · 05-11-2016, 09:20 AM

I had a chance to be the first member to meet-up, but this rain has my work so messed up I'm way behind...and getting broke. I thought I was rained out and was going to send a text to meet up. It wasn't raining so I figured I'd get what I could done before the rain and next thing I knew it was getting dark. Oh well, catch you on the rebound. It will be better circumstances by then. Till then, have fun!

**davischevy** · 05-11-2016, 09:43 AM

I hope you have better luck than I did at Roanoke. I hit a jack off a trailer, and split my oil pan. Turned out to be a good experience.

Have fun. There will be memories made.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-11-2016, 04:05 PM

Good luck on your trip. If you find your self on I-80 or I-35 in Iowa, let me know. If you have any issues I have some parts for cummins engines.

PM coming. Drive safe man!

72kool · 05-12-2016, 09:24 AM

probably clear out of the way, but i live in south central nebraska about 20 minutes from the kansas border. give me a call if you need any help and are in the area

BR3W CITY · 05-12-2016, 07:25 PM

I've been detained in Kearney! lol

infinite-foamies · 05-14-2016, 06:07 PM

Follow me on the flip side: Tap for a Glympse of my location: http://glympse.com/045F-1YPY

72kool · 05-17-2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

I've been detained in Kearney! lol

its the big city around here! still not much there tho sadly.

ive since moved back to my comfort zone of nothing country about an hour south of there.

infinite-foamies · 05-18-2016, 11:05 AM

Hey thanks guys. Only had one tire detread going down and one on the way back. Spooned replacement tires on the rim and had AAA fill them, used a ratchet strap to help set the beed. Home and getting ready for a trip this weekend with my 2001 Chevy Express 3500 short bus with a 6.5

infinite-foamies · 05-26-2016, 01:39 PM

Tap for a Glympse of my location: http://glympse.com/09SV-064F 5677036269 if you want to meet up!

infinite-foamies · 05-26-2016, 06:42 PM

Tap for a Glympse of my location: http://glympse.com/0CHR-FN0N

Average Joe · 05-26-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite-foamies

Tap for a Glympse of my location: http://glympse.com/0CHR-FN0N

Thats cool!

If you ever make it out to Oregon id love to meet you and check out your 'Burb. Heck, id even fire up the bbq and put you up for the night.
Have a safe trip!

05-06-2016, 08:18 AM	#1
infinite-foamies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 161	4,000 mile road trip On May 26th I embark on an almost 4,000 mile road trip which will include overlanding in Northern Ontario with West NY 4x4 club, then driving out to Kansas for my cousins wedding(making an adventure out of it); I will be driving my 1971 K10 Suburban with a 4BT Cummins. I am looking to meet up with members along the way and have some contact information in case I get stranded.

05-06-2016, 02:10 PM	#2
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: 4,000 mile road trip Where in Kansas will you be? I'm 45 miles southwest of K.C. on I-35. I've helped a couple folks from the board over the years.

05-06-2016, 08:46 PM	#4
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: 4,000 mile road trip If your coming down through WI (or across the Chi area while going west) to Kansas from Canadia, myself and biz partner are on your route. Your welcome to get at us if you need anything. I'm in Milwaukee. I enjoy Canada in spring/summer, great scenery and um, foliage. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

05-06-2016, 08:55 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,276	Re: 4,000 mile road trip says youre in northport ny which is long island. If you get stuck in NJ or close PA and need a tow get hold of me. Im out of Howell NJ __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-06-2016, 10:01 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,797	Re: 4,000 mile road trip You probably won't get this far south (4 hrs south of Kansas City) but if you do, get in touch, there is some beautiful scenery around here and it's a nice drive home from here. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-06-2016, 11:03 PM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,362	Re: 4,000 mile road trip - I will PM you my Cell# in case you come across Iowa on I-80. That way you will have a contact # in this area. I only live 7 miles South of I-80. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-07-2016, 07:22 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 4,000 mile road trip I'm not on your route at all, but wish I was. I wish I could follow along. This is what it's all about. Take your special rig out and enjoy it. These trucks get so much put into them they really need to get used. I see people these days concerned with not getting their money back out of their investment without even considering "use" as a return on their investment. I hope to get some trips through at least parts of Canada before it's all over. Lots of old 2-lane throughout North America calling my name. Have a great journey! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-07-2016, 11:30 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 4,000 mile road trip Hey alright! Let's hook up on your way up from SC. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-11-2016, 07:40 AM	#14
infinite-foamies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 161	Re: 4,000 mile road trip Follow me on my shorter trip: http://glympse.com/0FGJ-W3XD __________________ 1971 K10 Sub 4BT/A518/NP205 30mpg 1988 F350 7.3 IDI 1973 MGB GT

05-11-2016, 09:20 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 4,000 mile road trip I had a chance to be the first member to meet-up, but this rain has my work so messed up I'm way behind...and getting broke. I thought I was rained out and was going to send a text to meet up. It wasn't raining so I figured I'd get what I could done before the rain and next thing I knew it was getting dark. Oh well, catch you on the rebound. It will be better circumstances by then. Till then, have fun! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-11-2016, 09:43 AM	#16
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,797	Re: 4,000 mile road trip I hope you have better luck than I did at Roanoke. I hit a jack off a trailer, and split my oil pan. Turned out to be a good experience. Have fun. There will be memories made. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-11-2016, 04:05 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 4,000 mile road trip Good luck on your trip. If you find your self on I-80 or I-35 in Iowa, let me know. If you have any issues I have some parts for cummins engines. PM coming. Drive safe man! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-12-2016, 09:24 AM	#18
72kool Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: kearney nebraska Posts: 613	Re: 4,000 mile road trip probably clear out of the way, but i live in south central nebraska about 20 minutes from the kansas border. give me a call if you need any help and are in the area __________________ 1972 GMC C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350

05-12-2016, 07:25 PM	#19
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: 4,000 mile road trip I've been detained in Kearney! lol __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

05-14-2016, 06:07 PM	#20
infinite-foamies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 161	Re: 4,000 mile road trip Follow me on the flip side: Tap for a Glympse of my location: http://glympse.com/045F-1YPY __________________ 1971 K10 Sub 4BT/A518/NP205 30mpg 1988 F350 7.3 IDI 1973 MGB GT



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05-18-2016, 11:05 AM	#22
infinite-foamies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 161	Re: 4,000 mile road trip Hey thanks guys. Only had one tire detread going down and one on the way back. Spooned replacement tires on the rim and had AAA fill them, used a ratchet strap to help set the beed. Home and getting ready for a trip this weekend with my 2001 Chevy Express 3500 short bus with a 6.5 __________________ 1971 K10 Sub 4BT/A518/NP205 30mpg 1988 F350 7.3 IDI 1973 MGB GT

05-26-2016, 01:39 PM	#23
infinite-foamies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 161	Re: 4,000 mile road trip Tap for a Glympse of my location: http://glympse.com/09SV-064F 5677036269 if you want to meet up! __________________ 1971 K10 Sub 4BT/A518/NP205 30mpg 1988 F350 7.3 IDI 1973 MGB GT

05-26-2016, 06:42 PM	#24
infinite-foamies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 161	Re: 4,000 mile road trip Tap for a Glympse of my location: http://glympse.com/0CHR-FN0N __________________ 1971 K10 Sub 4BT/A518/NP205 30mpg 1988 F350 7.3 IDI 1973 MGB GT

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