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blownaltered · 11-28-2012, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

Isn't that kinda the point of having a cool car? To drive it! Plus, you've got a convertible which is even better for cruising in the countryside! It will be the last time until Spring until you can drop the top to cruise without getting pneumonia! lol.

I know but I still have a small oil leak and not sure how bad it is. Oh yeah and I need hood pins so I'm not worried about my hood blowing off. Don't mind the long drive, it sounds like fun just got a few issues I need to take care of.

**Grandpa** · 11-28-2012, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by blownaltered

I know but I still have a small oil leak and not sure how bad it is. Oh yeah and I need hood pins so I'm not worried about my hood blowing off. Don't mind the long drive, it sounds like fun just got a few issues I need to take care of.

You've got a few weeks to get it straightened out. You should definetely try to make it since it will be the last time you'll make it to an event before your surgery.

As for your hood, I'd suggest making a thread in the Late Model Restoration forum and ask Tony what he's got to help you out. Some hood pins and a safety latch would give you a great piece of mind.

Remember guys, as a member you get a discount with our vendors. They are hear to help and we've got a great bunch of vendors here. Be sure to give them your buisness!

**pohnjarker** · 11-28-2012, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by BLK2012GT

Damn 61 miles?!?!?!? That's a lot of miles to put on my car at once.

haha, its about 60 miles from my house just to the meeting spot....

**Grandpa** · 11-28-2012, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by pohnjarker

haha, its about 60 miles from my house just to the meeting spot....

It's a ways for me too since I'm in Wylie. But to get to any event like this we have to get out into the countryside. No traffic, great scenery, tons of twists and turns. The first time I did this, I had my reservations as well, then I did it and it was a BLAST! Plus, you get to do it with members from the club with the same interest. It's a win/win.

blownaltered · 11-28-2012, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

You've got a few weeks to get it straightened out. You should definetely try to make it since it will be the last time you'll make it to an event before your surgery.

As for your hood, I'd suggest making a thread in the Late Model Restoration forum and ask Tony what he's got to help you out. Some hood pins and a safety latch would give you a great piece of mind.

Remember guys, as a member you get a discount with our vendors. They are hear to help and we've got a great bunch of vendors here. Be sure to give them your buisness!

Didn't think about that. I will do that. Also need to get with Clint about the oil pan gasket to see what he can do.

**pohnjarker** · 11-28-2012, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

It's a ways for me too since I'm in Wylie. But to get to any event like this we have to get out into the countryside. No traffic, great scenery, tons of twists and turns. The first time I did this, I had my reservations as well, then I did it and it was a BLAST! Plus, you get to do it with members from the club with the same interest. It's a win/win.

oh no doubt, i bet it is a blast. i have no problem putting miles on my car, thats what its for.

i did the 2 hour drive with a ferrari, porsh, R8, fisker through the country in Ft. Worth...totally awesome

**Courtesy Flush** · 11-28-2012, 05:05 PM

Would like to make this one to meet you guys as that is great drive, but i leave for Colorado that Friday.

I'm going to have to agree with the majority here though, 60 miles? Truestreet, CnC, the tracks, most meets....all are at least 60 miles away from me one way, just look at it like a 45 minute to hour drive. Bring a lady friend so you don't get bored

blownaltered · 11-28-2012, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush

Would like to make this one to meet you guys as that is great drive, but i leave for Colorado that Friday.

I'm going to have to agree with the majority here though, 60 miles? Truestreet, CnC, the tracks, most meets....all are at least 60 miles away from me one way, just look at it like a 45 minute to hour drive. Bring a lady friend so you don't get bored

Its hard driving around a bunch of curves while getting road head.

**04sleeper** · 11-28-2012, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by Emwun Garand

any corn stations?

There's the Kroger on 121 and Coit and there is an Exxon on 75 & 82 in Sherman.

**Grandpa** · 11-28-2012, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by blownaltered

Its hard driving around a bunch of curves while getting road head.

I know I'm not the only one who cringed reading that... lol.

blownaltered · 11-28-2012, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

I know I'm not the only one who cringed reading that... lol.

Don't hit a bump either

**STROKD** · 11-28-2012, 09:42 PM

how fast and slow is the cruise speeds? not sure if the vert would be up for the slow turns, or are these larger s turns more than sharp hairpins? Itd be a lot more fun to take though if the roads are smooth. NOT taking it anywhere Ill get rock chips.

I could bring the Vette if the wife wants to go, doubt she will want to put 100+ miles on it though.

**Toby** · 11-28-2012, 10:33 PM

I would definately be down for sunday.. have to work all day saturday...

**hatchttu** · 11-28-2012, 11:27 PM

i am in, only weekends I can't do are this weekend and the 22nd.

**Grandpa** · 11-29-2012, 12:57 AM

Originally Posted by STROKD

how fast and slow is the cruise speeds? not sure if the vert would be up for the slow turns, or are these larger s turns more than sharp hairpins? Itd be a lot more fun to take though if the roads are smooth. NOT taking it anywhere Ill get rock chips.

I could bring the Vette if the wife wants to go, doubt she will want to put 100+ miles on it though.

Good lord you are a primmadonna. lol.

1) You can get rock chips everywhere except your garage.

2) It's a C5 Vette, nothing special. DRIVE IT.

Originally Posted by Toby

I would definately be down for sunday.. have to work all day saturday...

Awesome! Would be great to have you along Toby.

Originally Posted by hatchttu

i am in, only weekends I can't do are this weekend and the 22nd.

Excellent.