Event Coverage Another Stupid Trip

Hey, that (Sunday Picture) looks like tornado damaged Tulsa, right across from my Office! (edit, On the Border parking lot)

 

Thank you for sharing trip Jim ! You really know how to get the most fun out of a car!

 

Thanks for the ride Jim.

 

I had that happen 25 years ago in a turbo 400 the plastic drive gear had a worn place and quit spinning. I made it to Wal Mart in Thayer Mo. Figured out the problem. Pulled the bail off the governor cover and let fluid leak all over the parking lot. It was in a 66 chev truck had a cow in the back. So I walked up to the Chevy dealer and bought a new plastic gear. and fixed it. It would pull until it shifted to a higher gear then it was like it was in neutral. I really don't know how I knew what went wrong but my first guess was correct.

 

Is not the governor, I checked it.

We are almost home, last gas stop.

Taking this picture earlier today felt good.

 

So I guess that lil Chevy didn't have enough power to pull the trailer?

 

I bet that would have been a fun drive with an altered wheel base car. The front tires would be off the ground most of the time. Gene

 

Made it all the way home. What a trip.

 

Bravo!!!
I'am not worthy

 

Welcome back! You towed the trailer with the Lincoln?

 

I sold the Lincoln. My wife towed it with her late model truck. No problems with that...but we did have to stop in Deming and buy a couple trailer tires, one had a tread separation starting.

 

Cool.
Let me know what you find on the truck trans when you get to it.
Might have a suggestion if it's what I think it is.

 

Another epic adventure done and dusted.
Bring on the next one.....

 

Jim already has that in sight.

 

Thanks for the ride-along Jim

 

Cripes maybe the transmission thing had a silver lining then.

 

Lots of things worked out in interesting ways on this trip. I have nothing to complain about...except the bill from the towing company

 

It only Hauls Ass!!!!

 

finally getting a little chance to look through some of the online pics and videos from Drag Week. Hot Rod got a good shot of my wheels up launch at da Grove.....neat!

 

Ye Haawwww...Congratulations on well deserved ink and press and to the talented ones who capture the moments..

 

awesome-awesome awesome -trip of a lifetime !!!!!! wish i was there & done what you did !!!! your our hero !! now sleep a couple days & rest up !!! mike -norwalk iowa

 

Check out the exhaust headers on these...

 

It has ben an adventure following along your journey. Thank you Sir for allowing it for all . You are now home safe and no worse for the wear.

 

Congrats on a great trip with the Chevy II! Thanks for taking us along for the ride, it was a blast!
Tom

 

Thanks for the ride Jim!

 

What may have started with trans problems on the truck helped turn you trip into an adventure that captivated many of us on the HAMB. As I have referred to in the past, memories are what sustain us in our "later years". I often thank God for some of the great memories of life. You have another epic adventure that is and will continue to be memorable.

 

Glad you made it home safe n sound. Now get some sleep!!

 

Tune in next week for the continuing adventures of "The Mighty Squirrel and His Fantastic Voyages"!

The tow lot guys make a tidy living, but hey what's a fella gonna do? You'll fix your own transmission for pennies I bet, and that will help soften the blow.

Thanks for taking a moment or twenty to share your adventures with us mortals.

 

Echoing what many others have said, but thanks for sharing your story and photos...quite a spectacular trip! Rest up a bit...


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Jim, you are the HAMB's hero, nice talkin with you at Cordova on Monday...I wanna see more pics of the pickup after you get it fixed.