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| Jamie |
 Aug 30 2016, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,125 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States 
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... making the journey to Okteenerfest in my 73 1.7L original condition 'teener. I will jump on US 421 near my home near Lexington KY and head down into the mountains on an unfamiliar road. I'm told it will certainly have the twisties and mountain grades to climb, so it should get me ready for whatever Banner Elk has to offer. I'll have my AAA and credit cards ready, and phone reception will probably be sketchy. My teener is named "Dad's Mistress," and we've attended 2 previous Okteenerfests on the "Dragon" with this bunch, and had a ball! Mistress won the award for "Most Original" last time out, so we're coming to defend her title. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) I've checked about every function of the car I can, valves are adjusted, oil level OK, tires and wheels good to go, bled brakes, I do keep her in good operating condition, with no runs, drips or known errors. So my question to the braintrust here is what else needs attention in a car with 54K but 43 yrs. old? This is going to be a significant 8 hr. journey for an old car with an old driver! I know Clay is coming from further away, but he's a skilled mechanic and a young whippersnapper compared to my 72 yrs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| Cracker |
Aug 31 2016, 06:28 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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It sounds like you will have no problem...other than those worst case scenarios.
I second your "tail" being most exposed on this trip... Tony |
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| Jamie |
Aug 31 2016, 07:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,125 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Aug 31 2016, 04:28 AM)  It sounds like you will have no problem...other than those worst case scenarios. I second your "tail" being most exposed on this trip... Tony I did recently have some additional seat padding added to the rather flat seat,and was sorely tempted to replace the old seat with a new one from a known supplier. Looking forward to the adventure, but do have a habit of anticipating possible mission failures. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| Wdunster |
Aug 31 2016, 07:15 AM
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Panel beater Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 10-June 14 From: Monroe,nc Member No.: 17,469 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Jamie @ Aug 31 2016, 09:13 AM) QUOTE(Cracker @ Aug 31 2016, 04:28 AM) It sounds like you will have no problem...other than those worst case scenarios. I second your "tail" being most exposed on this trip... Tony I did recently have some additional seat padding added to the rather flat seat,and was sorely tempted to replace the old seat with a new one from a known supplier. Looking forward to the adventure, but do have a habit of anticipating possible mission failures. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) It's all good we have your back. |
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| Cracker |
Aug 31 2016, 07:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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I'll come bail you out if you can show me three non-original items. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
Tony [5[b]quote name='Wdunster' date='Aug 31 2016, 09:15 AM' post='2392398'] [quote name='Jamie' post='2392397' date='Aug 31 2016, 09:13 AM'] [quote name='Cracker' post='2392391' date='Aug 31 2016, 04:28 AM'] It sounds like you will have no problem...other than those worst case scenarios. I second your "tail" being most exposed on this trip... Tony [/quote] I did recently have some additional seat padding added to the rather flat seat,and was sorely tempted to replace the old seat with a new one from a known supplier. Looking forward to the adventure, but do have a habit of anticipating possible mission failures. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) [/quote] It's all good we have your back. [/quote] |
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Jamie Okteenerfest Odyssey! Aug 30 2016, 09:03 PM
Philip W. Id say be prepared , it sounds like the car is wel... Aug 30 2016, 09:31 PM Mblizzard Also if you will PM me I willsend you my phone num... Aug 31 2016, 04:56 AM Wdunster I wouldn't be too worried. The mistress will p... Aug 31 2016, 06:14 AM dlee6204 :agree:
Drive it and don't worry. Have fun.... Aug 31 2016, 06:40 AM rmdinmd I would drive it. Just bring tools and the common... Aug 31 2016, 07:09 AM mbseto My dad's Triumph group travels in packs and th... Aug 31 2016, 08:19 AM PanelBilly Coffee and donuts Aug 31 2016, 09:11 AM Vysoc Jamie,
The shape that car is in is unbelievable a... Aug 31 2016, 09:32 AM
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Jamie,
The shape that car is in is unbelievable ... Aug 31 2016, 01:50 PM Jamie Thanks Tom, and I'm in good shape with most of... Aug 31 2016, 06:24 PM |
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