Road Trip to pick up a car -- Part Deux

[Flash68]

Within just a few days of exactly 3 years ago, some of you may recall the road trip that THE ROB and I took to rural New Hampshire to drive an old crusty Ford hauler back to California in the middle of winter. A road trip for the ages.

Well, it's time for another one. The same. But different.

This one is ONLY 2400 miles vs the 3400 miles last time. The timeline is a little tighter on this one (I have 2 kids to get back to this time). But I think the story behind this one makes it even better. More on that later.

I meet Rob in Houston tomorrow (Wednesday) and we fly over to Birmingham to get this party started.

So will this one be a Ford or a Chevy? :headspin:

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[will69camaro]

Awesome. Looking forward to following this journey!

[gerno]

I already know some of the details from Rob spilling the beans but whats the plan beyond Houston and Birmingham??

Is the goal with this purchase to find something with more rust than that truck had and see if it makes it back in one piece?


The timeline is a little tighter on this one

Tight timeline??? Based on y'alls builds I didn't think either of you knew what that was.....

[SSLance]

So, should I subscribe to this thread to stay in the loop?

Loved the last adventure and it's about time for a repeat!!!

[Che70velle]

Yes you should Lance. No matter what the content of the trip is, this will be fun!

[BMR Sales]

Looking forward to the Adventure!

[DBasher]

I like how you mention a tight timeline, that word coming from you is hilarious! Does your wife actually believe you? :action-smiley-027:

Have fun, drive safe(ish) and enjoy the beer!
:cheers:

[Vegas69]

Probably a Ford Pinto knowing your dumb ass. How do you plan to fit the Sasquatch? :D

[Spiffav8]

This should be entertaining. :popcorn2:

[WSSix]

Safe travels, guys!

[glassman]

So, one question, did you trade the Def Leppard CD's for digital audio? don't know why i'm asking, but it will (may) be fun to watch. :cheers:

[FETorino]

Probably a Ford Pinto knowing your dumb ass. How do you plan to fit the Sasquatch? :D

I can't speak to the make or model of the vehichle but I found us a good spot to eat in Birmingham.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/CB7CCDFA-C0FB-4185-9EEF-7CF7ECC025C0_zpsistu18bi.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/CB7CCDFA-C0FB-4185-9EEF-7CF7ECC025C0_zpsistu18bi.jpg.html)

[FETorino]

We encountered a slight problem at the start of our trip.

Dave checked a bag. :twak:

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[GregWeld]

So, should I subscribe to this thread to stay in the loop?

Loved the last adventure and it's about time for a repeat!!!




Would you like to get on the TEXT TRAIN that started 3 years ago ---- you'll only get 3 to 400 texts per day. More sometimes..... LOL

[FETorino]

Would you like to get on the TEXT TRAIN that started 3 years ago ---- you'll only get 3 to 400 texts per day. More sometimes..... LOL

Most of them from Greg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/6083F687-097F-4E6D-B8D0-FAF3C577278C_zpstb3nee8x.png (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/6083F687-097F-4E6D-B8D0-FAF3C577278C_zpstb3nee8x.png.html)

[DBasher]

Checked a bag?? Hope there's room!

[FETorino]

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[Boss 5.0]

This should be fun to watch........

[gerno]

When are details of the car Dave purchased coming???

[fleetus macmullitz]

Probably a Ford Pinto knowing your dumb ass. How do you plan to fit the Sasquatch? :D

:tv_happy:

[Flash68]

Edward ... my man.

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[DBasher]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/441CE52C-592E-45D9-8F49-FA21CB01A36F_zpsyf7gtvrf.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/441CE52C-592E-45D9-8F49-FA21CB01A36F_zpsyf7gtvrf.jpg.html)

Is that the Uber?
I'm hoping its a family rig...some kind of 60's wagon.
:flag2:

[gerno]

Is that the Uber?
I'm hoping its a family rig...some kind of 60's wagon.
:flag2:

Maybe with LS power or something...who knows...

[DBasher]

Maybe with LS power or something...who knows...

Wooohooo!

[Ron Sutton]

:popcorn2:



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[FETorino]

:popcorn2:

[califconstruct]

oh, oh,,I know! I know! ..:whistling:

safe travels.. :cheering:
especially in this winter weather!


:popcorn2:


.

[GregWeld]

We'll hope it isn't going like this PER STATE........





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[bulldog19]

The smile on the Officer's face is priceless!

[Spiffav8]

We'll hope it isn't going like this PER STATE........





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_6230.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_6230.jpg.html)

Think he gave them the "tight timeline/Wife and kids" excuse? Probably the reason the officer is laughing.

[rustomatic]

Clearly, somebody was not keeping "Alabama the beautiful" (not my words--look at the road signs). I'm hoping you guys at least stopped at the Barber museum/park, being that it's in Birmingham-ish, unless the ticket knocked out your admission funds . . .

Aren't people supposed to get vehicles from California, then bring them east or south?

[GregWeld]

Think he gave them the "tight timeline/Wife and kids" excuse? Probably the reason the officer is laughing.




Doubtful --- he probably just caught a glimpse of Dickey's (FETornio) dueling plaids.....

[GregWeld]

Clearly, somebody was not keeping "Alabama the beautiful" (not my words--look at the road signs). I'm hoping you guys at least stopped at the Barber museum/park, being that it's in Birmingham-ish, unless the ticket knocked out your admission funds . . .

Aren't people supposed to get vehicles from California, then bring them east or south?





Wait ---- You've met these two right.......??

[DBasher]

Aren't people supposed to get vehicles from California, then bring them east or south?

Don't you worry, I'm sure it'll be shipped back east for "just a few upgrades" before too long.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Just...be careful.

zOfPbk8cSBw


lol

[Vegas69]

Wait ---- You've met these two right.......??

HA HA

[Flash68]

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[glassman]

Sic Pic.

[FETorino]

Sic Pic.

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[DBasher]

What a great lil wagon! Can't wait to see what you and Sutton do with it....
:popcorn2:


Hey Rob, have you pulled the "you know what you need..." Jedi mind trick on him yet?
:cheers:

[FETorino]

What a great lil wagon! Can't wait to see what you and Sutton do with it....
:popcorn2:


Hey Rob, have you pulled the "you know what you need..." Jedi mind trick on him yet?
:cheers:

Nope

I told him. You know what you need? Leave it ALONE!:buttkick:

[Flash68]

Car is for my wife - she even picked it out - I am just the courier.

Hopefully i'll get to use it occasionally. :peepwall:

[Flash68]

first real hiccup

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[Flash68]

17.5 mpg on first tank.

18.5 on second tank.

19.8 on third.

:cheers:

[FETorino]

To catch everyone up. Wed nite Southwest lost Dave's bag so we stuck around in Birmingham at Carrigans Public House Gastropub and hung out until 10 when the next possible flight with his bag might show up. It did and we hit the road to Jackson MS.

We got in around 2 am and found a room to catch some shuteye.

We got a late start today but made it to Deep South Pops for some local pops & nitro cold brew.

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Of course along the way we stopped and picture opportunities always arose.

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[FETorino]

Of course we had to stop at the AL Capitol building and take the glamour shot.

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Right now we still have a few mile ahead of us this evening. :RunninDog:

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[gerno]

Hurry up, I need a beer

Right now we still have a few mile ahead of us this evening. :RunninDog:

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[WSSix]

Nice score, Dave! Great fuel mileage too given the age.

[Vegas69]

I'm digging it!:flag2:

[FETorino]

Hurry up, I need a beer

We are not sunday cruising.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/F8809176-CBB9-43D5-85F4-B4B972DB9DA5_zpsfmumkrhj.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/F8809176-CBB9-43D5-85F4-B4B972DB9DA5_zpsfmumkrhj.jpg.html)

[Che70velle]

Car is for my wife - she even picked it out - I am just the courier.

Hopefully i'll get to use it occasionally. :peepwall:

Yeah...I used this line also. She is still mad at me!

[Flash68]

Hurry up, I need a beer

You're calling in sick tomorrow.

[DBasher]

Nope

I told him. You know what you need? Leave it ALONE!:buttkick:

Reverse psychology, I love it.

You're a good man Dave, priorities on point. Have fun in Austin, sounds like a good kind of trouble will be had.
:wacko:

[Spiffav8]

Car is for my wife - she even picked it out - I am just the courier.

Hopefully i'll get to use it occasionally. :peepwall:

At least someone in your family will have a running driving hot rod. :underchair:

[GregWeld]

At least someone in your family will have a running driving hot rod. :underchair:



It hasn't made it home yet.....

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_6230.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_6230.jpg.html)

LEO's are amused when you lay this line on them...

'Officer, did I happen to mention to you that I have over 400K page views on my quasi build thread?'


:P

[Chad-1stGen]

It hasn't made it home yet.....

Hahaha Greg!!

This car is practically cheating compared to the ramp truck.

[FETorino]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/C5FF4D7D-BA84-4292-BD05-3C10E94BBD62_zpsnucd0bup.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/C5FF4D7D-BA84-4292-BD05-3C10E94BBD62_zpsnucd0bup.jpg.html)

[FETorino]

They serve beer & pizza in Austin. Who knew:EmoteClueless:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/EDEBB7F4-9918-4958-BA14-54C872C20336_zps4t65vxoi.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/EDEBB7F4-9918-4958-BA14-54C872C20336_zps4t65vxoi.jpg.html)

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[FETorino]

We left Jackson 15 hours ago and now the day ends with some Maple Bacon & Rum doughnuts from a doughnut truck on Rainey street in Austin.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/215852A5-9C8B-4BBC-AB56-9CDE0CCE5E16_zpshodmiucm.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/215852A5-9C8B-4BBC-AB56-9CDE0CCE5E16_zpshodmiucm.jpg.html)

It got ugly from there.


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[71RS/SS396]

What's the over and under on the number of tickets before this is over with? :peepwall:

[Flash68]

We are not sunday cruising.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/F8809176-CBB9-43D5-85F4-B4B972DB9DA5_zpsfmumkrhj.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/F8809176-CBB9-43D5-85F4-B4B972DB9DA5_zpsfmumkrhj.jpg.html)

What's the over and under on the number of tickets before this is over with? :peepwall:

Let's take it up a notch.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/0EBF1389-AFA7-4771-BA7C-77A4D808D8D1_zpsxx78isdr.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/0EBF1389-AFA7-4771-BA7C-77A4D808D8D1_zpsxx78isdr.jpg.html)

[Flash68]

a little more on the wagon

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[Vegas69]

I saw the santa beard, but an LS? You must be getting old and wiser.

Cool grocery getter, buddy!

[GregWeld]

I saw the santa beard, but an LS? You must be getting old and wiser.

Cool grocery getter, buddy!




What't the old saying about you can have two out of three but you can't get all three..... in his case -- only one of the above applies.

[fleetus macmullitz]

As a yout', I went with the folks to the Shivy dealership in '63 as they looked at one of these. 6 cyl, three-on-a tree and 3rd row seat.

For some reason they chose it over the split-window Vette that our family of 4 boys really needed.

:confused59:

[DBasher]

Couple questions..
4 link in the back with bags?
Is it normal to drink beer in a wine glass?

:thumbsup:

[rustomatic]

Funny glass = awesome beer.

http://www.beerhere.co.uk/acatalog/BG066_Kasteel_Glas.jpg

[BMR Sales]

For some reason they chose it over the split-window Vette that our family of 4 boys really needed.

:confused59:

I went car shopping with my Mom once. She was looking at a '72 Mercury Capri - I wanted her to buy the Pantera!

[fleetus macmullitz]

I went car shopping with my Mom once. She was looking at a '72 Mercury Capri - I wanted her to buy the Pantera!

Haha...young gearheads know things. ;)

[FETorino]

When roadtripping the USA you should try to check out the capitol buildings of our great states.

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We were being respectful but it seems we just can't get along with the law outside of CA.

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What the hell, you boys gotta get out of here!

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On the run from the law we headed a little outside of town to check out the Pennybacker bridge.

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[FETorino]

Who knows maybe the Capitol police officer sensed we were all hopped up on caffeine from our morning excursion.

Vintage Heart on 7th street serves some good cold brew and the local version of a Bullet Coffee

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/DEBF3083-40BC-4732-B26B-CFC12313DE50_zpsxdi01xpi.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/DEBF3083-40BC-4732-B26B-CFC12313DE50_zpsxdi01xpi.jpg.html)

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Where is Waldo?

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Oh yea, up the hill by the Texas national cemetery.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/B1052A73-3DB5-4D13-A166-E8C926CA2A2A_zpsbjrz9xhe.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/B1052A73-3DB5-4D13-A166-E8C926CA2A2A_zpsbjrz9xhe.jpg.html)
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[FETorino]

Dave will post up the lost time from noon at the bridge until we left Austin around 3:15.

Next stop Marfa TX

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We did get the FM transmitter from Radio Shack dialed in so we have some roadtrip music via a circa 2006 NANO.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/EDAB6A38-FB13-423D-A553-5A447089F541_zpsd4c5wibf.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/EDAB6A38-FB13-423D-A553-5A447089F541_zpsd4c5wibf.jpg.html)

[FETorino]

Has anyone been to Marfa?

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/BB2F46E3-E7F3-4EF1-B813-DE32ED7C3A32_zps06aogz1u.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/BB2F46E3-E7F3-4EF1-B813-DE32ED7C3A32_zps06aogz1u.jpg.html)

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I'm not sure how to explain it.

Currently

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[Sieg]

Hopefully the driver has better vision than your camera. :sieg:

[FETorino]

Deluxe accomadations.

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[Flash68]

We enjoyed our time in Austin and had good coffee, grub and beer (not that in that order necessarily).

One of the best brisket concoctions I have ever tasted. Seriously. The brisket Frito Pie.

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We nearly lost Rob.

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We met up with the a Lat-G'er and an aspiring Lat-G'er for this winning lunch

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[Flash68]

And yeah... Marfa.... I saw this story on it 60 minutes a couple years ago and was glad Gerno reminded me about it. It has not disappointed so far.. although we really don't know what we are dealing with here yet. Maybe some clarity will present itself tomorrow when we head back into town.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/marfa-texas-the-capital-of-quirkiness-04-08-2013/

Based on a few looks I got I don't think my artistic shirt was thought too highly of in these parts.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/025070B7-2E4D-4C2C-9918-9C34C9BD8297_zpslpceqd5t.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/025070B7-2E4D-4C2C-9918-9C34C9BD8297_zpslpceqd5t.jpg.html)

I had numerous flashbacks of the movie Natural Born Killers driving on some of these desolate back roads and thru the small towns. This hotel seemed to fit.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/9E020704-BE21-4CB7-B885-AD213691C959_zps8zvoxzzt.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/9E020704-BE21-4CB7-B885-AD213691C959_zps8zvoxzzt.jpg.html)

And probably my favorite shot of the car so far. :thumbsup: :flag2:

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[fleetus macmullitz]

And probably my favorite shot of the car so far. :thumbsup: :flag2:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/8D2B4C8E-7661-4118-83FD-47E9D946E503_zpswxolhp6b.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/8D2B4C8E-7661-4118-83FD-47E9D946E503_zpswxolhp6b.jpg.html)

She's a sweet ride...

[Flash68]

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[jarhead]

Safe journey Gent's

[FETorino]

Safe journey Gent's

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[glassman]

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This pic is great!! And a couple of surf boards on top would make it greater

[FETorino]

This pic is great!! And a couple of surf boards on top would make it greater

When traveling to Mexico you need to bring surfboards.

[Flash68]

Rob wants to know ...

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[GregWeld]

Real "craftsman" used to take that set of "extra" doors out of wagons like that......







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[FETorino]

Somewhere out in the desert a wagon train forms as the pioneers head West.

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[fleetus macmullitz]

For Rob of course...

:popcorn2:

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercury/comet/1627008.html

[FETorino]

For Rob of course...

:popcorn2:

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercury/comet/1627008.html

I like it Skip:thumbsup:

Slight detour. We need to test this little Nova out.

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[Flash68]

Well we made it back to Orange County tonight. 2200 miles in less 96 hours - that's 4 days. :RunninDog:

Those that think we cheated with an LS powered vehicle (ok, we kinda did) should be reminded that it took us 11 days to get 3400 miles in Betsy the '74 ramp hauler. :action-smiley-027:

Not too bad. And yes I am now an LS believer and embracer. :D

Just like Rob's adopted policy of the reverse build thread for a Torino that may or may not ever be finished, this tight timeline trip (seems like I mentioned that before...hmmm) necessitated the use of some post-completion pics and commentary more than last time, so pardon the scattered order.

The final cheers

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/74FDA3B8-C971-481D-8551-491881988595_zps2yl8daw6.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/74FDA3B8-C971-481D-8551-491881988595_zps2yl8daw6.jpg.html)

after crossing into CA - for some reason millions of people visit and move here
:headscratch:

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[DBasher]

Hey Dave, Rob....:cheers:

[Flash68]

One of the last gas stops in Texas presented this sweet cap. I sent my wife some random pics later and included this... her response was "nice pics. minus the hat" :D

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/D30504DA-A0E0-4E21-BDC3-7C0ED3C23F41_zps7pg3vwcl.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/D30504DA-A0E0-4E21-BDC3-7C0ED3C23F41_zps7pg3vwcl.jpg.html)

We made it to Tucson for a late dinner Saturday night. Rob found the proper dinner spot there clearly as an LS swapped C10 was on the screen in front of us at the bar when we walked in.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/3C1E21A8-1327-4E86-8EDE-2C44A1936DBB_zpshwijcqxq.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/3C1E21A8-1327-4E86-8EDE-2C44A1936DBB_zpshwijcqxq.jpg.html)

After striking out on a hotel room after nearly a dozen calls we trucked on to Phoenix metro and stayed in Chandler for the night.

Rain X came in handy as the wipers were not our friend

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coffee shop bathroom wall sign in old town Gilbert - we had some near emergencies I think

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[Flash68]

If you didn't figure it out already we ran up the road to Barrett Jackson to spend a couple hours there before heading back to CA. Rob had been twice before briefly and I had not so it seemed like an obvious stop for such a trip

Stopped and said hello to Bret Voelkel at the Ridetech 48 hour C10 build. Gonna be sweet when finished. Cool concept he came up with there.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/D7DE7A61-F023-4D8B-A1B7-9434F971F418_zpsobn1ztbt.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/D7DE7A61-F023-4D8B-A1B7-9434F971F418_zpsobn1ztbt.jpg.html)

Found some other friends pretty quickly here

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It was nice to see one of these actually put together

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this car not compatible with yeti

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EBMC's Tenacity

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Diesel FTW

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/135540BF-DCE2-4EBE-B620-9E37F691BC8C_zpsmd7bp5bx.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/135540BF-DCE2-4EBE-B620-9E37F691BC8C_zpsmd7bp5bx.jpg.html)

Not according to the USCA....

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/AA74CDA3-FB4A-4676-96E8-7B3991B6DC90_zpsu3uxcyfd.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/AA74CDA3-FB4A-4676-96E8-7B3991B6DC90_zpsu3uxcyfd.jpg.html)

There's something for everyone at BJ --- for instance, here for Sieg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/F73EA97D-793A-4891-96B9-9BA142973573_zpscnlhixod.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/F73EA97D-793A-4891-96B9-9BA142973573_zpscnlhixod.jpg.html)

This guy upgraded to the Greg Weld package here

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[Flash68]

Meanwhile back in Marfa, Texas....

We took a little longer to get out of that town because Rob noticed the rear sway bar and end links were not really installed properly and were (1) making a nice thunk noise on bumps that we attributed to the sweet air shocks, and (2) putting a hurtin on the frame rail (pic doesn't quite do it justice)

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"Bird" the welder.... and project collector... beer drinker... general comedian... husband to the proprietor of the Buns n Roses cafe in front of his hobby hut.... let us borrow some tools...

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Wish we took more pics here but between being in a hurry to get on the road and shooting the breeze with Bird and his cronies for awhile we didn't get much. Sway bar removal was a great call by Rob even though Gaetano advised against it. No more thunks and frame rail saved from further damage, and full travel of the rear leafs was restored. Can attest to that improvement above 100 mph. :rules:

I think Rob has a pic of Bird's 1600 mile OG C5 he is gonna take to BJ to sell one day. :ohsnap:

[Flash68]

More Marfa, TX "you just have to go there" type of stuff

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[Flash68]

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Do enjoy the hotels you can park your old precious ride 8 feet from your bed

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high end continental breakfast in Fort Davis, TX - 20 miles from Marfa

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[Flash68]

You have to know on this one that this Prada store is literally miles and miles from civilization... in the middle of nowhere..... so naturally there was some kind of weird wedding or wedding scene being played out there as we drove by at speed

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[Flash68]

She's a sweet ride...

You do not disappoint Skip. :D :thumbsup:

Safe journey Gent's

Thanks! :cheers:

Hey Dave, Rob....:cheers:

Cheers, Bash! :cheers:



Ok now off to the Burbank airport in the morning to pick up my wife for our day trip up the CA coast. :relax:

[fleetus macmullitz]

You do not disappoint Skip. :D :thumbsup:



Thanks! :cheers:



Cheers, Bash! :cheers:



Ok now off to the Burbank airport in the morning to pick up my wife for our day trip up the CA coast. :relax:

Great pics and commentary again this road trip DG. :thumbsup:

Happy Wifey Re-union Day.

:bump:

[FETorino]

Great pics and commentary again this road trip DG. :thumbsup:

Happy Wifey Re-union Day.

:bump:

About 9:30 PST will make or break the trip. :knokwood:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/FEE281FB-553B-48DE-9F42-39F946EFB73D_zpsdtrksria.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/FEE281FB-553B-48DE-9F42-39F946EFB73D_zpsdtrksria.jpg.html)

Get that Bowtie trash outta here. :)

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Get that Bowtie trash outta here. :)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/02F81D02-19DD-4ADB-B675-37BB1465B1B5_zpshkxvbbph.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/02F81D02-19DD-4ADB-B675-37BB1465B1B5_zpshkxvbbph.jpg.html)

:lol:

#RobLaw

m_djk1RQ2Ew

[glassman]

Just hope you two had the decency of gettin rid of the "dude smell" before your wifey got in..........:faint:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Just hope you two had the decency of gettin rid of the "dude smell" before your wifey got in..........:faint:


That's not gonna be good for anybody...

-pEhqiCD27E

[Flash68]

Great pics and commentary again this road trip DG. :thumbsup:

Happy Wifey Re-union Day.

:bump:

Thanks Skip. :bigun2:



Get that Bowtie trash outta here. :)

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With pleasure. This running Wagon does not like to loiter very long amongst abandoned cars.

:lol:

[Flash68]

Verdict is in: the wife loves it. :cheers:

2900 miles covered Wednesday to Monday

17-20 mpg

I could not afford to fly in Danny Popps so I had to do my own proofing above 100 mph - she passed with flying colors. even better after Rob MD's sway bar removal.

Thanks for following along everyone. Until next time....

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she did not love me losing the gas cap though :lol:

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in her final but temporary resting place :animated_bye_bye_em

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[Track Junky]

Nice. Great job guys :thumbsup:

[Che70velle]

Thanks for taking the time fellers to take so many pics, and let us in on the journey. Extremely entertaining to follow along with you guys!
Hope to meet both of you one day!

[FETorino]

Nice. Great job guys :thumbsup:

Thanks for taking the time fellers to take so many pics, and let us in on the journey. Extremely entertaining to follow along with you guys!
Hope to meet both of you one day!

This time was easy:thumbsup: 80+ most of the way and nearly 250 mile range between fill ups.

Last time was way more work.

In case you all forgot here's the link to the big trip.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=44570

A few more pics

Marfa

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/EBE75BC7-9EC3-4D1B-990B-B74A23A9E8FC_zpsu5jeekpn.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/EBE75BC7-9EC3-4D1B-990B-B74A23A9E8FC_zpsu5jeekpn.jpg.html)

Marfa
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Marra
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/65F84166-0662-4978-AEA9-9F0E0BD8ED97_zps5ebmwp2h.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/65F84166-0662-4978-AEA9-9F0E0BD8ED97_zps5ebmwp2h.jpg.html)

Marfa
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/471E0AEE-F6E5-456B-8083-90DA5794C6EB_zpsazzbbelv.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/471E0AEE-F6E5-456B-8083-90DA5794C6EB_zpsazzbbelv.jpg.html)

We probably should have started the thread with this.

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:cheers:

[FETorino]

More Marfa you say? No problem

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Coffee in Gilbert

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[FETorino]

Definately not Marfa

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/4D4A0270-1B1E-4F69-8923-BA590BEA6864_zpsar7j0lae.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/4D4A0270-1B1E-4F69-8923-BA590BEA6864_zpsar7j0lae.jpg.html)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/9875CA78-397B-49E7-81D1-341D673F4692_zps6fwmifjc.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/9875CA78-397B-49E7-81D1-341D673F4692_zps6fwmifjc.jpg.html)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/93CE6757-AF9D-4430-B3BA-F3247E1101BB_zpsiisb1vfh.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/93CE6757-AF9D-4430-B3BA-F3247E1101BB_zpsiisb1vfh.jpg.html)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/549170E1-C539-4053-8755-E59B71912369_zpsto96rkla.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/549170E1-C539-4053-8755-E59B71912369_zpsto96rkla.jpg.html)

Maybe just a little more Marfa

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/A32E6E80-C24E-47AE-B4E3-8E1A4EF5682A_zpshwzeubn2.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/A32E6E80-C24E-47AE-B4E3-8E1A4EF5682A_zpshwzeubn2.jpg.html)

Yes. Only 1600 miles. If only everyone had just locked them up.

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[FETorino]

You guessed it. Marfa

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http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/0C29512D-934B-4C44-B128-C82139F191B2_zps9xj9qwk0.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/0C29512D-934B-4C44-B128-C82139F191B2_zps9xj9qwk0.jpg.html)

:flag2: :flag2: :flag2: :flag2:

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:flag2: :flag2: :flag2: :flag2:

[fleetus macmullitz]

After being away for awhile on your 'mission', maybe you guys remind your females of another car dude.

:D


BTW Rob...really diggin that Charger pic. :cool:

[Flash68]

Thanks for taking the time fellers to take so many pics, and let us in on the journey. Extremely entertaining to follow along with you guys!
Hope to meet both of you one day!

Thanks Scott -- and likewise! :cheers:

Nice. Great job guys :thumbsup:

:cheers: :Tomcat:

[gerno]

V

I could not afford to fly in Danny Popps so I had to do my own proofing above 100 mph - she passed with flying colors. even better after Rob MD's sway bar removal.


You forgot the proof from your apparent detour thru Mexico....and the fact that you also tested how long the wife can cruise with the car on E.

60930

60929

[fleetus macmullitz]

You forgot the proof from your apparent detour thru Mexico....and the fact that you also tested how long the wife can cruise with the car on E.


Gotta save some material for the 'Nada Build Book'.


:whenitsdone:

[califconstruct]

You forgot the proof from your apparent detour thru Mexico....and the fact that you also tested how long the wife can cruise with the car on E.

60930

60929

Atta Boy!.. way to open her up!..

Cool trip... missed you guys in Phoenix... I was there on the 151th too!

Liking that fuel gauge!!

tDnAzGpxR4k

.

[Ns RS]

that was entertaining glad you guys made it back safe, whats the story on the C5Z?

[FETorino]

I think Rob has a pic of Bird's 1600 mile OG C5 he is gonna take to BJ to sell one day. :ohsnap:

that was entertaining glad you guys made it back safe, whats the story on the C5Z?


Probably the least interesting thing we saw but Dave mentioned it so I posted it.

Thankfully it is staying off the road.

[fleetus macmullitz]

#novanation