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10-10-2012, 09:01 AM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: indiana
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
Awsome write up kinda puts things in perspective glad it all went well
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10-10-2012, 09:09 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Dayton Ohio
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
I am glad you were able to make it home.a friend wanted me to drive home the country squire I bought in Florida 12 years ago but glad I decided to tow since it would have fried the motor in less then 20 miles due to it being very sludged up. It almost did not make it home from getting a out of state inspection which was less then 5 miles from the house.
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10-10-2012, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: A burnout west of MilwaukEe
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A couple other observations...
Resolving the failed vacuum modulator was a great bit of roadside engineering! Kudos to you both for not giving up (whether that means calling a hook, selling the car wherever you were at the darkest moment, etc.).
UNlike what any non-car person will say/feel, a trip like this is SANE stuff, not to mention GOOD for the SOUL. Let this highway adventure be a prototype for a hundred others that as of now are still only items on folks' "bucket lists". For those who have yet to embark on a journey like this, may I suggest... - Butyl insurance policy. From my personal BTDT folder of highway mishaps, I probably would have refreshed the hides prior to leaving port, but live and learn. Next time. - Rain-X. ALWAYS use this stuff, especially in an unknown car or if the wiper motor has been in the parked position since "41" was in office! You will not be disappointed and may never use your wipers again.
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10-10-2012, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Baltimore, MD U.S. of A.
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
About three months after my wife and I started dating, we took a week and a half long road trip from Baltimore to Austin (she had recently moved back to the east coast from there). We figured we'd come back and either get married or never talk to each other again. We've been married for over 11 years now. Glad to hear Norm finally bonded with the Riv...those road trips have a way of doing that. And those cars rule.
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10-10-2012, 09:28 AM
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Location: Austin, TX
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
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10-10-2012, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Kansas
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
It's funny...as I read through the part where Norm starts blowing white smoke, I could feel my ass tightening up in my seat, just like I was the one who was behind the wheel, 1000 miles from home. There are countless little (and major) ups and downs on these vehicle adventures but they all come together in the end to make a tale like this and unforgettable memories!! It is stressfull as hell sometimes but man....they can be so worth it too!! Thanks for sharing and glad you all are safe!! Now go enjoy that Riv!!!!
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10-10-2012, 09:32 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Indy
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
road trips are great. they make you use your wits sometimes, but the stories last a lifetime. thanks for sharing yours
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10-10-2012, 09:44 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Brady TEXAS
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
A fun story, and blood has been spilled to the car gods. You are golden from here on out. I have had an unquenchable lust for a 65, but that first pic (which is killer, by the way) makes the clamshell Riv look like a Galaxy-ugh. Norm's looks better at night, yours in the day, I guess..Congratulations on a great trip and your Rivis.
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10-10-2012, 09:51 AM
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Location: Phoenix AZ
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
Great storytelling. I'm happy for you guys.
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10-10-2012, 10:22 AM
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Location: Georgetown, Kentucky
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
Great adventure....I along with several buddies go on the HRPT every year. Its about the journey not the destination. If it breaks you fix it...if you can't then tow it home. Its all good out on the road.
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10-10-2012, 10:25 AM
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Location: Abilene Kansas
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
All's well that ends well.
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10-10-2012, 11:49 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The Great State of Texas
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
(In my best Al Gore voice)
I demand a damn recount...  Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 2 Tool Tall Texan = Transmission / Tire Trouble Cryin' Ryan = Electrical / Ignition Fryin' Good Luck. |
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10-10-2012, 11:57 AM
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Location: Amarillo, TX
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
Great read. Now how much longer until we hear what you've got in the works for that Riv?
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10-10-2012, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
Beautiful! Damn, spooky how bb1970 nailed it.
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10-10-2012, 12:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: west seattle, wa.
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
Man! Im glad you guys both made it without major problems! That had to be an amazing experience. Lots of challenges as you said, but you guys pulled it off! I'm jealous. Really Jealous.
And the coolest part might be, you guys get to keep those bitchin' Riv's you had the whole damn adventure in! You're bonded to that car now, aren't you?
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10-10-2012, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Henderson, KY. (the hendo)
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
thanks for sharing. i was wondering last night how you guys made out.
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10-10-2012, 01:27 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Ozark, Missouri
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
Glad to hear you guys made it safe! You no doubt made some memories that will last a long time....
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10-10-2012, 01:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Marquette Nebraska
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
Ryan,
You are the man when it comes to telling a story....Makes me want to make another road trip...Even with the problems it still is a trip you will remember for a life time. Way to go guys.... |
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10-10-2012, 02:28 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Buckner Missouri it's not the asshole of the earth. Just the taint.
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
Wow!!! I'm the big winner. Very cool. Both of the issues I mentioned are from past experiences with mine. Ryan wait until you try to get the A/C working. All the vacuum is a BITCH. Do yourself a favor and buy a chassis manual. By the way I'll take that HAMB t-shirt in 3xl.
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10-10-2012, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: HOODLUM CITY, TEXAS
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Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 5
It appears you two earned the rights of passage to nick-names of ' Knuckles' and 'The Modulator'.
Thanks for letting all of us attend your Revival!
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