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Michigan to Reno trip [message #330052]

Fri, 16 March 2018 08:32

rjw

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We are planning a trip from Michigan to Reno, NV the last week in March to attend a wedding. Sorry that we won't make it to the convention, the wedding trumps that event. This will be our longest trip ever in our GMC in miles (5,000 plus) and time (3.5 weeks).

We will be in our '76 Palm Beach, rebuilt 455 and Manny Trans in 2010 with 45,700 miles, 3.42 final drive, Howell EFI + EBL & Lenzi's vacuum (don't want to worry about stopping if the motor quits in the mountains) backup. Since I worry about breakdowns, I currently have 3 road service plans active. We won't be towing.

I am concerned about the mountains and weather. Considering taking I80 all the way or if the weather is dicey, going a more southerly route via I70 to Denver and beyond?

I am hoping to get our GMC ready in time (still cold here and I have to work outside) so that we can drive at a relatively leisurely pace, allowing ourselves 10 days to get there.

Any suggestions on the best route to Reno from Michigan in late March?

Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com

Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.

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		Michigan to Reno trip By: rjw on Fri, 16 March 2018 08:32
		Re: Michigan to Reno trip By: JohnL455 on Fri, 16 March 2018 08:52
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Rollerg on Fri, 16 March 2018 10:49
		Re: Michigan to Reno trip By: lqqkatjon on Fri, 16 March 2018 09:23
		Re: Michigan to Reno trip By: Matt Colie on Fri, 16 March 2018 09:38
		Re: Michigan to Reno trip By: rjw on Fri, 16 March 2018 10:22
		Re: Michigan to Reno trip By: Ken Burton on Fri, 16 March 2018 11:59
		Re: Michigan to Reno trip By: Ken Burton on Fri, 16 March 2018 09:35
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: emerystora on Fri, 16 March 2018 10:59
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: rjw on Fri, 16 March 2018 11:41
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Carl S. on Fri, 16 March 2018 12:28
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: emerystora on Fri, 16 March 2018 12:52
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Carl S. on Fri, 16 March 2018 13:36
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: rvanwin on Fri, 16 March 2018 15:21
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: KB on Fri, 16 March 2018 13:56
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: emerystora on Fri, 16 March 2018 14:44
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: KB on Fri, 16 March 2018 19:46
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Ken Burton on Fri, 16 March 2018 21:19
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Matt Colie on Fri, 16 March 2018 15:29
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: powwerjon on Fri, 16 March 2018 17:45
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Sandra Price on Fri, 16 March 2018 18:33
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: powwerjon on Fri, 16 March 2018 22:21
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: rjw on Sat, 17 March 2018 10:31
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Ken Burton on Sat, 17 March 2018 15:58
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Sandra Price on Sat, 17 March 2018 21:03
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Sandra Price on Sat, 17 March 2018 13:24
		Re: [GMCnet] Michigan to Reno trip By: Don A on Sat, 17 March 2018 14:38
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