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Old Redneck 06-05-2018 04:21 AM

Who all going to the National Meet at Dearborn
 

Times going fast trying to get ready to travel to the National meet. Today I half to repack the wheel Bearings on the car trailer, charge the battery in the trailer and make sure all the lights work. I did change the oil and fuel filter in the truck that pulls the car trailer. I will check the air pressure in the truck and trailer tires and the spare tires. Any more I am a bit forgetful about what has to be done. I look forward in going to the National seeing old friends. I clean the 40 yesterday but still not done cleaning the windows.

Charlie ny 06-05-2018 07:59 AM

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Alice and I look forward to seeing you and Barb. We'll talk in depth about Detroit Lubricator carbs....I still cannot get the power circuit to work reliably on your two
DL's.
Charlie ny

deuce_roadster 06-05-2018 08:47 AM

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Darn, I was going to go but my property taxes went up $1600 this year and that has to be paid first before I go on any trips.

VeryTangled 06-05-2018 09:12 AM

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Hi Everyone. Redneck we're getting about ready to pull out. Taking our time, wandering the countryside, on the way northwest. I'm pretty excited about saying Hello to you and all my other EFV-8CA road-family! It seems like it's been too long since the NoVA meet.

Not to go off topic, but I see Shanksville is not far from my route, I think I'll be trying to go by the Flight 93 Memorial.

Then JM35 and I have a day scheduled in Cleveland to see the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum at the Western Reserve Historical Society. I see the Cleveland Museum of Natural History is within walking distance.

After the meet and the Motor Muster, we're heading over to Hickory Corners to see the Gilmore campus. Then it's on to Auburn for the V-8 Foundation and Museum! Dayton is one of my favorite places to see aviation history, and it's on I-70 heading back east.

I'm planning on being out on the road until late June. Fingers crossed that it all works out!

TJ 06-05-2018 09:13 AM

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Mike your taxes are catching up to us in California!

Old Redneck 06-05-2018 09:17 AM

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Yes Bills come first that a must. A great habit to get in to. I just paid some this morning also. Maybe next year you can make it in Auburn.

fordv8j 06-05-2018 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Redneck (Post 1636680)
Yes Bills come first that a must. A great habit to get in to. I just paid some this morning also. Maybe next year you can make it in Auburn.

We plan to be there, going to Auburn, then Dearborn, don't FORGET to hook your truck to the car hauler, see u there

dave collette 06-05-2018 07:44 PM

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Hope to see all of you there. Nancy and I are in charge of the operational check. Stop by and say hi.
Dave Collette

deuce_roadster 06-05-2018 07:48 PM

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Tom, we need a Prop 13 up here!

stangblue 06-06-2018 07:26 AM

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In NJ (one of the Highest Taxed States) we get to freeze ours when you get to a certain age. Look forward to the meet be Safe!

Old Redneck 06-06-2018 08:28 AM

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When I am driving long distance I get sleepy at times. A truck driver gave me candy bars Hershey with Almonds said when I get sleepy break off a piece and eat it and this will keep you awake. [It Work very well for me] I have done this for 50 years. I know some don't need this but may help one of you. Just my 2 cents God Bless

Steve in Denver 06-06-2018 08:37 AM

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Yes, Hershey with Almonds work great, then you get thirsty and drink a lot then, well you old guys know what comes next, and that certainly keeps you awake.

DavidG 06-06-2018 08:42 AM

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Ah yes, frequent stops.

TJ 06-06-2018 09:16 AM

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I used to complain because my wife always needed to stop. Now I don't say a word!

Cecil/WV 06-06-2018 09:28 AM

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We are leaving on Friday morning, driving my Rouge'50 Ford, going to Auburn to be ready for the sneak peek on Sunday and then on to Dearborn on Monday for an interesting week looking at all the great Fords and renewing friendships. Then, next month I will look at the bills that come in!

Kens 36 06-06-2018 11:52 AM

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Carolyn and I are driving to Dearborn Friday to get set up for registration. She is driving the '51 Mercury. Redneck, I'm driving my '50 Crestliner, so you can laugh at it compared to yours. See everyone there!

Ken

Old Redneck 06-06-2018 12:49 PM

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Hope everyone has a safe trip. WE are leaving Sunday morning early. Look forward in going. If it was up to me I would leave today. I am ready but Mother has other idea as usual. I am not in command around here.

VeryTangled 06-06-2018 05:57 PM

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Pics from 'on-the-way.' This place is spooky peaceful. Heros!

Pat/Ohio 06-07-2018 03:39 PM

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Cecil....see you in Auburn! Redneck....You have a safe trip also! Jeff...Thanks for the pictures, we should visit there sometime also. See everyone else in Dearborn.

Pat

VeryTangled 06-07-2018 06:19 PM

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Hi Everyone, I'm still on the road to Dearborn. Went through Warren, Ohio, where there was one of the TWO Packard Museums in Ohio, https://www.packardmuseum.org/ Shown is a '34, an '00 (second oldest Packard built car (not a Packard brand at that point, oldest is in The Henry Ford), and a '37, as well as the engine used in PT boats.

From there I went north to near Ashtabula, which is right on Lake Erie. I came across a '50's Diner and they were having a cruise-in. Nothing worth a photo though.


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