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First road trip!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Swiss50chevy, Aug 17, 2013.

  1. Swiss50chevy
    Joined: Apr 30, 2009
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    Successfully take my 56 bel air on 100mile round trip today, to car show in Arkansas. Everything went smoothly and car drove great! ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376787046.276693.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376787076.316425.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376787116.829341.jpg


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  2. Hurley50
    Joined: Feb 3, 2012
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    from NC

    Always a good feeling!
     
  3. 40Standard
    Joined: Jul 30, 2005
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    from Indy

    congrats. now you can make it your daily
     
  4. deadendcruiser
    Joined: Jul 18, 2007
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    I know the nerves you have the whole way. Then you make it without a problem and you're so relieved. Congratulations.
     

  5. Yeah baby ROAD TRIP! Great looking 56.
     
  6. Stevie Nash
    Joined: Oct 24, 2007
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    Shakedown cruise!
     
  7. waterhorse
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  8. Swiss50chevy
    Joined: Apr 30, 2009
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    Thanks guys!


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  9. Making a 100 mile trip has got to feel good, I'm still at the don't leave the county or cross a bridge stage.
     
  10. dan31
    Joined: Jul 3, 2011
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    congratulations !I just did the same thing a little while back and even thou my eyes were burning from a rich cont. I couldn't get that shit eatin grin off of my face for a week!
     
  11. outlaw256
    Joined: Jun 26, 2008
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    I hate shakedown runs, car or bike.you couldn't drive a ten penny nail up my ass with a sledge hammer! but when we get back I feel GOOD!! takes a month or 2 for me to feel fine with going very far.lol.im old ,I worry a lot...lol
     
  12. Swiss50chevy
    Joined: Apr 30, 2009
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    I know the feeling, constantly checking gauges and listening for something to go wrong. I took bag full of tools just I case something went wrong.


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  13. mcnally351
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    from boston

    Cool man that feels good
     
  14. chevy54man
    Joined: Feb 7, 2013
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    chevy54man
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    from NC

    Congratulations man! Great looking '56 you have!
     

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