Skyline Drive - Shenandoah National Park, . . . lots of pictures |
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Skyline Drive - Shenandoah National Park, . . . lots of pictures |
Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Manassas, VA Member No.: 1,027 |
The wife and I decided to take a drive on Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park on Saturday in Virginia. Skyline drive winds its way throught the mountains of the Park with lots of overlooks and places to stop and hike. The season is at it's peak and the colors were really starting to change. I just did a full brake job with bearings the day before so I wanted to be prepared for any minor issues so I loaded up the front truck with some tools.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:24 AM
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Off we go down Route 66 towards Front Royal.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:25 AM
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Another shot on Rte 66
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:26 AM
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Pretty colors.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:26 AM
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More Rte 66
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Flat VW |
Nov 7 2005, 09:27 AM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
beautiful pavement in the second photo (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:28 AM
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We exited 66 and got on John Marshall Highway. Wasn't much of a shortcut but the scenery was nice.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:29 AM
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Zoom zoom. Heading towards Front Royal, VA.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:30 AM
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Lots of colorful trees.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:32 AM
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Entrance to the park. It was quite busy and took about 30 minutes from the time we entered Front Royal until we actually entered the Park. Of course the car started to overheat and the lines going through the pay booths were very slow. I was getting concerned with my oil temp as it started to climb closer and closer to the red mark.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:33 AM
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We're finally in the park. Of course the first thing you do is climb about 2000 feet up so my oil temp continued to climb too. I tried driving in a lower gear to keep as much air flowing through the engine.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:35 AM
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The first overlook was completely packed so we couldn't stop there, oil temp is still high, starting to creep into the red. Now I'm getting concerned. I'm starting to look for anyplace we can stop so I can let the car cool off. But I'm still trying to enjoy the scenery.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:38 AM
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Finally made it to the second overlook and found a place to park. Oil temp in the red. Shut the car off and opened the engine lid. Sound pad came loose from the firewall and is blocking air flow to the fan. Luckily I had loaded up with tools and had some wire with me. I wired the sound pad back in place. We sat at this overlook for about 10 minutes while the car cooled off.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:39 AM
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Back on the road. Going up of course. Oil temps back to normal.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:41 AM
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Speed limit is only 35mph on Skyline but most people drove much faster. I couldn't keep it under 50 especially in the curves.
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Kerrys914 |
Nov 7 2005, 09:42 AM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:42 AM
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A photo woulda been nice.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:43 AM
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Couple more shots.
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:44 AM
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I hope I'm not killing the 914club server!!!
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Marlow |
Nov 7 2005, 09:45 AM
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We took a lot of shots down into the valley but it was very hazy even though the sun was out most of the day. This is the clearest one we got.
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