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Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by squirrel, Feb 4, 2025.

  1. squirrel
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    Getting ready to hit the road, it's a long drive to Scranton! Weather looks kind of chilly and wet on the more northern direct route, so we might head east on 10/20 until we get to I59. We'll see what happens.

    If the car keeps running, that is.

    https://24hoursoflemons.com/rally-details/?id=424

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  2. rockable
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    I see you have your "traditional" GPS! Good luck!
     
  3. TrailerTrashToo
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    The sun has risen,
    And the sun has set,
    And we ain't through $%&@#! Texas yet.

    This is where cruise control really, really, really helps.

    Russ

    p.s. Sounds like a great trip
     
  4. RodStRace
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    Have a safe trip and lots of fun, Jim!
     
  5. Sharpone
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    Wow there’s a lot of room in the back seat area! Sounds like a fun trip.
    Dan
     
  6. DDDenny
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    from oregon

    Still room for some 14x32's in the back seat!:D
     
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  7. Be safe.
    Have fun.
     
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  8. squirrel
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    Thanks!

    Fuel pickup clogged just before Las cruces. Blew it out, back on the road. If it keeps up, I'll have to fix it. I do have a plan.
     
  9. squirrel
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    Car is working OK now. Made it to big spring, might try for the other side of Dallas tonight. Long drive.

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  10. A Boner
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    With all that extra back seat room, maybe you can get some Uber $$$ to help pay for gas!
     
  11. squirrel
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    they only let you use late model cars, unfortunately. Yes, I checked.

    Made it to Dallas, on to Knoxville? next?

    the radiator sock was a bit full again. It seemed to be getting a little warm.

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  12. 41 GMC K-18
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    Bravo Team @squirrel / checker marathon!
    Old
    "BLACK & BLUE" from KALAMAZOO rolls on to victory.
     
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  13. squirrel
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    Stopped for dinner after Nashville traffic jam. The car doesn't mind, it's like it was made for it.

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  14. squirrel
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    made it to knoxville, the starter is acting up, kind of due to the carb acting up (won't start after sitting a few minutes, acts flooded)

    More fun tomorrow! and we stopped at Buc-ees

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  15. deathrowdave
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    Buc Ees what a blast ! If it any there you damn sure didn’t need it !
     
  16. Greg Rogers
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  17. Have fun on the trip there, then doing the Lemons, and back home. Any estimate of total miles for the trip?
     
  18. squirrel
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    6000 maybe?

    Made it to the meet up.

    Some weird stuff.


    More on my ig account @jforb427

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  19. RodStRace
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    Just remember Jim, when you look around and think "These guys are weird", you drove out to be with them and you showed up in a Checker!:p
     
  20. squirrel
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    driving around town here at night and it's wet, really hard to see anything. Stopped at walmart, got a pair of cheezy driving lights, installed them. probably won't help much.
     
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  23. rockable
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    Nashville is one perpetual traffic jam. Three interstates come together to use one bridge to cross the river. It's always going to be bad. Just bump along and eventually you will get through it. It's best to bypass Nashville if yyou can.
     
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    If you stop by AACA museum if Hershey I am close by if you need anything.
     
  26. squirrel
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    Doing fine, haven't got stuck yet. A couple other cars went where they probably shouldn't have, and did.

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  27. 41 GMC K-18
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    This is just for inspiration and support for the mighty BLACK and BLUE

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  28. J. A. Miller
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    You've got that right! Came through there last year - what a mess.
     
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  29. gene-koning
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    Driving 50-60 miles out of your way to miss Nashville is probably faster then driving through the area most of the time.

    We did get across the bridge and out of the area at 10 am one weekday morning before Covid, and actually got through the mess in just over an hour! I was socked!
     
  30. sixty3
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    from Erie, Pa.

    Well as usual I am late to the party! I live in Erie, this isn't the best time of the year to visit! I realize your time here is short but if you need anything between now and when you depart please reach out. I will pm you my contact info.
     

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