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> Went on Vacation in my 914, with a stop at RRC, Vacations over....back home...UPDATED WITH PICTURES
JStroud
post Aug 28 2013, 07:30 PM
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Well I leave tonight, the trip I tried to take last year but couldn't quite get the new motor in and running in time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

The new motor is in and running excellent, new shocks, tires, elephant racing bushings, brakes, and a whole lot of rust repair, painting and clean up, and a year later.

Leaving at 2:00am heading for Las Vegas, stay there Thursday get some rest, then on to Albuqurque Friday - Sunday with my son and two grandsons (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Then Sunday night leaving for Atlanta Tx, to visit my Daughter and two granddaughters. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Here's the route

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Then back to albuquerque on Thursday, one more visit with the grandsons, then friday to RRC in Durango (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) , Sunday back to Vegas, and Monday back home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Hope the 914s up for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
The route back

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A little over 4000 miles and 60 hrs of driving (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

If anyone wants to get together along my route, My cell (916) 834-6574


See you in Durango.....I hope.

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post Aug 28 2013, 07:57 PM
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God speed my friend! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Aug 28 2013, 08:00 PM
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Wow! Be careful and keep us posted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


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post Aug 28 2013, 08:07 PM
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Excellent!! Best of luck and I'll see you at the RRC!
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post Aug 28 2013, 09:06 PM
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Wow! Be careful and keep us posted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Check for concealed weapons...can't be too careful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Aug 28 2013, 09:16 PM
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What a terrific trip. God speed, beautiful weather and no tickets.
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post Aug 28 2013, 09:32 PM
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Jeff,

I'm in Dallas, so if you need a place to stop at and check out your car let me know.
Have a safe trip!
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post Aug 29 2013, 04:14 AM
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Thanks everyone, should be a fun trip. I'll try and post updates along the way, not sure about pictures, just have my iPhone.
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Sunrise first day on the road

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I found the desert

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post Aug 29 2013, 06:03 AM
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Good luck Jeff and be safe. I leave tomorrow night for Lincoln, Ne, where I will attend the SCCA Solo Nationals and stay until Thursday morning. From there I will make the journey to RRC in Durango. From there I will go to Albuqurque and back across 40 through Texas, Arkansas and in to Memphis. Only a little over 2800 miles and 43 hours of driving, but still a good journey in a 914 with no ac and 98 degree temps. See you at RRC! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Aug 29 2013, 06:53 AM
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See you in Durango!
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post Aug 29 2013, 09:39 AM
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East Texas, huh? Beautiful part of TX. I've got a sister in Athens (bout 30 min's east). Enjoy yourself, take your time and have a safe trip. You've earned it!
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post Aug 29 2013, 02:40 PM
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Well made it to Vegas.

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....and the car died. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Pulled up to a stop light, engine died....won't start.

Haven't checked anything yet, too damn hot here.
Sitting in a McDonalds trying to cool off.

Anyone in the area that can lend a hand, my cell phone is on
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I was having fun

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post Aug 29 2013, 03:39 PM
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QUOTE(jsconst @ Aug 29 2013, 04:40 PM) *

Well made it to Vegas.....and the car died. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Pulled up to a stop light, engine died....won't start.

Haven't checked anything yet, too damn hot here.
Sitting in a McDonalds trying to cool off.

Anyone in the area that can lend a hand, my cell phone is on
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I was having fun

Jeff



Damn sorry to hear that. When I drove my 914 across the desert, I did at night when it is cooler. I heard if you run the heater the engine will run cooler. Don't know if that is true. Good luck.
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post Aug 29 2013, 05:39 PM
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Had that happen to me Sunday. Vapor lock is not our friend. I let it cool for about 15 minutes and it fired right back up and made it home.
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post Aug 29 2013, 06:15 PM
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Yep looks like that's what happened, had an idea that was the problem, I cooled off the car cooled off, started right up drove the last 2 miles into town, got a room at Hooters, guess I'll stay here tonight.

Car in the garage

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Walked down to Diablo's and met John (vegasracer), he was nice enough to buy me a few beers, thanks John.

Back at the room thinking about dinner then bed, head for Albuquerque at 2:00 am (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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Glad it was nothing serious. I feel your pain. Well sort of. Actually it was Slits who felt your pain. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) We went thru there when it was 107 when his died (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ; in 5 o'clock rush hour (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ; on the I 15 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)
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post Aug 29 2013, 07:50 PM
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post Aug 29 2013, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(jsconst @ Aug 29 2013, 05:15 PM) *

Walked down to Diablo's and met John (vegasracer)


Happy Motoring Jeff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I will see you again in a week.


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post Aug 29 2013, 09:09 PM
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Man I'm jealous. Love a good road trip. Wish I was going to be seeing you at RRC. Happy trails (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 29 2013, 09:49 PM
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4000 miles makes my two hour drive seem way short!

RRC is going to rock this year (as always)!

Drive safe and have fun!
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