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Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by squirrel, Aug 2, 2025.

  1. RodStRace
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  2. squirrel
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    Yeah we've done this before.

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  3. 41 GMC K-18
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    Earl would have hired you two, to do some great on the spot car painting and touch up!
    Bravo thing 1 and thing 2, keep rolling along!

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  4. RodStRace
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    "The Things later caused mischief by recklessly flying kites in the house"
    I wonder what's in store at the hotel?:D
     
  5. squirrel
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    tomorrows route

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    Where is the rusty Renault on a pole? I have no idea!
     
  6. RodStRace
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  7. squirrel
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    I found where it is NOT, now I need to know where it is :)

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  8. Sharpone
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    Junkyard maybe???
    Dan
     
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  9. squirrel
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    Never did find it.

    I ended up DNF, and David got second place. I ran out of gas 15 miles from the finish, not enough time to go get gas, rode with David in his car to the awards with 5 minutes to spare. Pretty wild ending! But we had a lot of fun.

    Now to drive home. Staying in San Antonio for the night.

    This was the ride to the end, in David's car. With the glow from his Nixie tube dash.

    We look pretty worn out.

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  10. RodStRace
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    Dang!
    Well, I think that while the compe***ion is part of it, you also get enjoyment from the doing.
    Is your brother going to rub it in all the way home?
     
  11. squirrel
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    No.

    It's a LeMons thing, failing is the goal :)

    PXL_20251207_220743147.jpg When we were about 70 miles from the end, the fuel filter clogged up, and I had to replace it. So when it ran out of gas, since my gas gage doesn't work right, I suspected other things were wrong. It's just how it works, driving ****py old cars. Your brain gets fried and you can't think straight.
     
  12. RodStRace
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    :)

    No wonder you ran out, that thing's got 2 carbs! super hi performance.;) :D
     
  13. Crosley
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    2 carbs, yet he lost the drag race with his brothers Volvo.
     
  14. Johnny Gee
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    Did I get it right or what? IMG_5044.jpeg IMG_5051.jpeg
    Less the grins unfortunately. :)
     
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  15. squirrel
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    Were feeling better now. About 200 miles from home
     
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  17. squirrel
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    Made it home before 10pm, not bad for a 850 mile drive in a 66 year old ****py car! Turns out they'll do 70 all day on the freeway if you want to, just keep the tach at 4000 rpm. Just like you do in a Miata.

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