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Old 11-01-2014, 08:42 AM   #61
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There is a very real reason why this sign is posted along I-80 in WY!

The chain sometimes is close to 90 degrees as I have seen numerous times.

Some folks think it is a joke ... sometimes I wonder!
That is GREAT!

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Old 11-01-2014, 10:21 AM   #62
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What's your average speed so far?
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Old 11-01-2014, 03:37 PM   #63
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Mike,

I really haven't kept records that will allow me to give you a definitive answer. We've been traveling between 45 and perhaps 50 MPH at times, slower up the hills of course, but stop a lot to keep me from becoming crippled with stiffness.

Left Salem, Oregon, a little after noon last Sunday and got to Denver yesterday, Friday, and about 5:30 PM local time.
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Old 11-01-2014, 03:39 PM   #64
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Finally got to Bert's Model A Center today and it was definitely awe I felt after seeing the scope of their operation.

But what's more amazing is what is happening right now, thanks to employee Joe Wylie, who pointed out some issues with my car.

The story isn't over yet so I'll just tease for now. Stay tuned for more regarding the fantastic folks at Bert's.
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Hi Slotblog. Very interesting so far. It may be out of your way, but we are about 250 miles south of Tulsa, and 80 miles east of Dallas. Our club is sponsoring a Hillclimb Saturday Nov 8 and a BBQ for Hillclimbers Friday night Nov 7. If schedule permits and you come this way , The club would love to have you as guest Friday night at the BBQ., then participate or watch at the Hillclimb Sat morning. I willl buy your burger/s. ken
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Hi Slotblog. Very interesting so far. It may be out of your way, but we are about 250 miles south of Tulsa, and 80 miles east of Dallas. Our club is sponsoring a Hillclimb Saturday Nov 8 and a BBQ for Hillclimbers Friday night Nov 7. If schedule permits and you come this way , The club would love to have you as guest Friday night at the BBQ., then participate or watch at the Hillclimb Sat morning. I willl buy your burger/s. ken
It's looking more and more like New Year's Day!
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Ken, just don't think I have the time to do it, as I really need to hold this trip down to three weeks if I can.

Wish that wasn't so, as that sounds like lots of fun and with a free meal to boot. Almost irresistible.
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Old 11-02-2014, 11:34 AM   #68
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Here's a link to my online report of our visit to Bert's Model A Center yesterday, with lots of pics.

Bert's Model A Center, Denver, CO
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Here's a link to my online report of our visit to Bert's Model A Center yesterday, with lots of pics.

Bert's Model A Center, Denver, CO

WOW...I had no idea!

Thanks for sharing Greg.

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Steve,

It got even better... Check out the other report I posted this morning:

Joe Wylie

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It got even better... Check out the other report I posted this morning:

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Here's a link to my online report of our visit to Bert's Model A Center yesterday, with lots of pics.

Bert's Model A Center, Denver, CO
Greg, glad you enjoyed Bert's. It is well worth spending the time to stop by and see their operation.
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John S,

Try it now please. I fixed the link and tested it.

Posting links from an iPad while sitting in a McDonald's can be a little iffy... LOL!

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Try it now please. I fixed the link and tested it.

Posting links from a iPad while sitting in a McDonald's can be a little iffy... LOL!

Got it! You are lucky to have found Joe. The guys at Bert's are great, I have been buying from them for a long time.
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Lucky doesn't even begin to describe it...
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Old 11-02-2014, 05:40 PM   #76
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Bert's is a great place. Makes me wonder why I ever left Colorado !!

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Wow! to both links!

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Bert's is a great place. Makes me wonder why I ever left Colorado !!

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Wow, Berts looks like a great place to see....
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Try it now please. I fixed the link and tested it.

Posting links from an iPad while sitting in a McDonald's can be a little iffy... LOL!
Your Joe Willey link has a bad address. Take out one of the two http's that is screwing up the link.
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