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Posted by: scott thacher May 8 2005, 12:37 AM

well the car has a total of 6500 miles on it, but would you believe it 150 miles from home the alt went out. so what did i do, i disconnected it and pulled one head light fuse and drove it to with in 100 miles of home on the battery, then called AAA.

it figures it had a problem that stopped me almst with in sight of home.

i am happy to report i am in my recliner and teri is on her couch.

to thank all who made this trip possible:

joe obrian
joe sharp
doug hardman
rick ollah ( sp )
larry d
clay
joe ricard

Posted by: GWN7 May 8 2005, 04:46 AM

Glad to hear your home

Posted by: Joe Ricard May 8 2005, 05:53 AM

That's one heck of a support group we have here. I amproud to be a part of it. Glad you made it home FINALLY . So I guess you accomplished most everything that some say can't be done. If weren't for them damn Porsche parts you woulda made it fine. well I guess an Altenator could be from anything. Nice to meet both of you hope you found our southern hostitality hospitable. Later dude. and dudette.

Posted by: spare time toys May 8 2005, 05:55 AM

Glad to see you made it safe and sound. We enjoyed having you stop over at the house.

Posted by: Kerrys914 May 8 2005, 06:48 AM

East Coast to West Coast...Nice work. I look forward to seeing it in Sept

can't wait to here the stories and to see if some are really ture about those crazy left coasters

Again nice work and glad your home safe

Posted by: rick 918-S May 8 2005, 07:01 AM

Good work Scott, Your car was a hit at the event and you and Teri are a great road trip team. Great to meet both you and Teri. When your vaction from your vacation is over. Start getting ready for the next one.

Posted by: CptTripps May 8 2005, 07:02 AM

Nice job Scott! Glad you are safe and sound. I can imagine that after a trip like that, you'll want to WALK places for a while.

Posted by: Racer Chris May 8 2005, 07:18 AM

Way to go Scott!!
I'm afraid to take my street 914 out of state even.

Posted by: ws91420 May 8 2005, 09:58 AM

Scott congratulations on the maiden voyage.

Posted by: TurtleGirl May 8 2005, 10:22 AM

I'm so glad to hear you guys made it home safe!!!

We we so fortunate to meet you guys, and I LOVE your sense of humor! You and Teri are a laugh a minute, and thank you for letting us share in your experience!!!

Take care, and we'll see you at the next one!!
Liz

Posted by: plas76targa May 8 2005, 10:22 AM

Scott & Teri - well done, congratulations and most of all glad you made it home safe and sound.

Let's hook up once I return to Frederick this summer and we'll find some twisty roads in MD.

Posted by: boxstr May 8 2005, 10:25 AM

Teri, HAPPY BIRTHDAY from all of us at CAMP 914
CCLINSAVINGASPOTFORYOUATWCC2006

Posted by: Gint May 8 2005, 10:39 AM

Way to go Scott. That was a helluva trip.

Posted by: Jenny May 8 2005, 11:30 AM

What?!?! You're just now getting home? Glad to hear the trip has ended, without any major problems. Thanks for driving all the way out to LALAland. I enjoyed meeting both you and Teri.

Jen

Posted by: scotts-toolwench May 8 2005, 12:32 PM

Thank you to everyone for the good wishes and the support on this journey. I've met the most extrodinary people on this trip and I'll always feel the love for all of you.
That being said....HOLY S**T, it's good to be home! Who knew you could miss your couch so much?

I'm happy to report Scott is very much alive (See, I told you all I wouldn't REALLY kill him) and the car is in....in....well the car sorta works

Much to everyone who I've met....

Posted by: Toast May 8 2005, 01:25 PM

OMG! You guys just got home!

Im glad you guys made it home safe.........and Finally!

It was so great to meet you both. And im very glad that I got to party with you both!

If you are crazy enough to go to WCC06 I hope to see ya again!

Posted by: redshift May 8 2005, 03:20 PM

DOOD!

M

Posted by: Mrs. K May 8 2005, 03:26 PM

Glad you made it home safely! It was great to meet you both in person! Too bad I couldn't make it past Friday and Sat am......looks like it was a blast!

Take care!

Lisa

Posted by: Joe Sharp May 8 2005, 04:49 PM

This is SOOO good to hear....
I just got this shiteatting grin on my face that wont go away.
6,500 Miles, only way you can beat that is to come here next year and drive up with us.
Joe

Posted by: brer May 8 2005, 06:18 PM

Well done! Really cool to meet ya and see your creation.
very inspirational.

That hawk was a good sign I think.
I think this shot is how many remember your car at the meet, tearing up that side road.

peace,
brer

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Posted by: SpecialK May 8 2005, 06:31 PM

Gotta be some kind of roadtrip record!! WOW!!

Posted by: tat2dphreak May 8 2005, 07:17 PM

glad you guys made it, it took big brass cajones to do what you guys did!!

Posted by: LuckieO May 8 2005, 07:33 PM

It was really nice to meet you both! I hope the rest of your journey was a good time. It was nice to have your company on a good majority of the trip. Joe and I both hope to hang out with you again sometime soon!

Posted by: Joe Sharp May 8 2005, 09:25 PM

Hey MAN: All you Joes' ROCK!!!!!!!!!!! rocking nana.gif
Joe

Posted by: Joe Ricard May 9 2005, 07:24 AM

Scott should geta bumper sticker
This car is supported by the guys named Joe.
As far as a record. well, I still think I got it. Yes Scott and the tool wench travelled a LONG way. But the time vs. distance ratio is longer. scotts car is a NARP no doubt it is cool. He had a radio (cheating) He also had one sweet girl to talk to (double cheating). Then there was that transaxle failure and OMG the altenator (damn it almost made it).

Posted by: Series9 May 9 2005, 10:20 AM

QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ May 9 2005, 06:24 AM)
Scott should geta bumper sticker
This car is supported by the guys named Joe.

Sean! We need a sticker...

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