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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:47 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Looking good! I am in Hinton Alberta on my way to Alaska in my buggy. 3150 miles into the trip and loving it.
We will be back home before the start of Big Bear. I will miss going to Big Bear this year having crossed the US twice in the last two years for the event, and loved it. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:50 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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joescoolcustoms wrote: |
Looking good! I am in Hinton Alberta on my way to Alaska in my buggy. 3150 miles into the trip and loving it.
We will be back home before the start of Big Bear. I will miss going to Big Bear this year having crossed the US twice in the last two years for the event, and loved it. |
Looks like fun Joe,
I've been following Frances' posts on the club website.
I had hoped to meet some of you at Big Bear but maybe another time...... _________________
vwracerdave wrote: |
Take a good long look in the mirror and report back on what you see. |
Paul.H wrote: |
That one line on that chart is probably better info than you can get from this place in a month |
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manxvair Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2011 Posts: 231 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Clone Bug what's you MC member #, I want to verify we have your Big Bear event registration, if you would prefer you can pm me or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Mike |
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manxvair Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2011 Posts: 231 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Never mind, she found it, It's all good, have a wonderful trip and see you at Big Bear.
Mike |
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:05 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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manxvair wrote: |
Never mind, she found it, It's all good, have a wonderful trip and see you at Big Bear.
Mike |
I did write my number on the return address and the registration sheet....
See you there and look me up......I'll buy a beer. _________________
vwracerdave wrote: |
Take a good long look in the mirror and report back on what you see. |
Paul.H wrote: |
That one line on that chart is probably better info than you can get from this place in a month |
My Megasquirt Fuel Injection Turbo Buggy Build
Water/Alcohol Injection
Audi TT intercooler
Upgraded to MS3Pro-Evo
EcuMaster PMU16
ECUMaster ADU5 Digital Dash
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manxvair Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2011 Posts: 231 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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clonebug wrote: |
manxvair wrote: |
Never mind, she found it, It's all good, have a wonderful trip and see you at Big Bear.
Mike |
I did write my number on the return address and the registration sheet....
See you there and look me up......I'll buy a beer. |
Don't worry, you'll come looking for us.
We handle check in. Lol!
Mike |
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:31 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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My top is finished.....
It sure makes it a challenge for an old goat like me to get in the buggy.....
I think it turned out pretty nice and it didn't break the bank.
Less than a week to go and we are off and running....... _________________
vwracerdave wrote: |
Take a good long look in the mirror and report back on what you see. |
Paul.H wrote: |
That one line on that chart is probably better info than you can get from this place in a month |
My Megasquirt Fuel Injection Turbo Buggy Build
Water/Alcohol Injection
Audi TT intercooler
Upgraded to MS3Pro-Evo
EcuMaster PMU16
ECUMaster ADU5 Digital Dash
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Today is the day.....We are heading out this morning..... _________________
vwracerdave wrote: |
Take a good long look in the mirror and report back on what you see. |
Paul.H wrote: |
That one line on that chart is probably better info than you can get from this place in a month |
My Megasquirt Fuel Injection Turbo Buggy Build
Water/Alcohol Injection
Audi TT intercooler
Upgraded to MS3Pro-Evo
EcuMaster PMU16
ECUMaster ADU5 Digital Dash
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andygere Samba Member
Joined: January 31, 2014 Posts: 600 Location: Central Coast, CA
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Nice work on the bikini top. Have a great trip to Big Bear. If your route coming or going takes you anywhere here Santa Cruz, CA let me know.
Andy |
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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andygere wrote: |
Nice work on the bikini top. Have a great trip to Big Bear. If your route coming or going takes you anywhere here Santa Cruz, CA let me know.
Andy |
Thanks Andy.
Not sure we will be going that deep into the Concrete Jungle when heading home.
We hope to avoid traffic jams and such so might go back the way we came. _________________
vwracerdave wrote: |
Take a good long look in the mirror and report back on what you see. |
Paul.H wrote: |
That one line on that chart is probably better info than you can get from this place in a month |
My Megasquirt Fuel Injection Turbo Buggy Build
Water/Alcohol Injection
Audi TT intercooler
Upgraded to MS3Pro-Evo
EcuMaster PMU16
ECUMaster ADU5 Digital Dash
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Did a lot of driving in windy conditions today and it pretty well wore us out.
We left Ellensburg, Wa. this morning about 7:30am and did a roundabout trip to Bend and then Burns, Oregon.
Ellensburg overlook.....
Deshutes River Rafting....
Wind Generators everywhere....
Some mountain views..
Heading to Nevada tomorrow for around 400 miles for the day.
Should be fun....... _________________
vwracerdave wrote: |
Take a good long look in the mirror and report back on what you see. |
Paul.H wrote: |
That one line on that chart is probably better info than you can get from this place in a month |
My Megasquirt Fuel Injection Turbo Buggy Build
Water/Alcohol Injection
Audi TT intercooler
Upgraded to MS3Pro-Evo
EcuMaster PMU16
ECUMaster ADU5 Digital Dash
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:58 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Safe travels!
It feels funny not attending Big Bear this year. But I made it home from Alaska Saturday night. 3 more rock chips in the windshield from the Alaska Highway, a couple paint chips and survived a broken valve spring in the Yukon. 7600 + miles.
It is a fantastic adventure to long haul in your buggy. Have fun and tell my CA friends I miss them. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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joescoolcustoms wrote: |
Safe travels!
It feels funny not attending Big Bear this year. But I made it home from Alaska Saturday night. 3 more rock chips in the windshield from the Alaska Highway, a couple paint chips and survived a broken valve spring in the Yukon. 7600 + miles.
It is a fantastic adventure to long haul in your buggy. Have fun and tell my CA friends I miss them. |
You could still make it Joe........ _________________
vwracerdave wrote: |
Take a good long look in the mirror and report back on what you see. |
Paul.H wrote: |
That one line on that chart is probably better info than you can get from this place in a month |
My Megasquirt Fuel Injection Turbo Buggy Build
Water/Alcohol Injection
Audi TT intercooler
Upgraded to MS3Pro-Evo
EcuMaster PMU16
ECUMaster ADU5 Digital Dash
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=127936 |
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hillmotorsports Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2014 Posts: 432 Location: Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:44 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Joe...
Those big birds fly every day, much easier on your iron butt!
I'm sure one of the SoCal crew would even pick you up at LAX, drop you back after the weekend.... _________________ Rosemarie and Paul Hill
Morrisburg, Ontario
(With way more projects than spare time!) |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 4:42 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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That sounds good, but I have a Manxter to build. Sometimes Obligations get in the way, but that is why these trips are soooo fun when you get to do them. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:58 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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450 miles today through the middle of nowhere.
Took 78 east out of Burns, Or. to 95 south, then I-80 west to I-580 in Reno.
Headed south to Carson City for the night.
Ran into this 15 miles out of Burns on 78.
Some views of the ride.....
We are off to Bodie, Ca. today. It's an easy 2 hour drive and gives us lots of time to walk through the ghost town. _________________
vwracerdave wrote: |
Take a good long look in the mirror and report back on what you see. |
Paul.H wrote: |
That one line on that chart is probably better info than you can get from this place in a month |
My Megasquirt Fuel Injection Turbo Buggy Build
Water/Alcohol Injection
Audi TT intercooler
Upgraded to MS3Pro-Evo
EcuMaster PMU16
ECUMaster ADU5 Digital Dash
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:03 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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On Tuesday we traveled from Carson City, Nv. to Mammoth Lake Ca. with a side trip to Bodie, Ca.
Lots of high altitude driving between 6500 and 8100 ft ASL.
On the road to Bodie...
Between Mammoth Lake and Lone Pine.....
Down in the flats heading to Barstow......It was HOT!!!!
We have 63 miles to go to Big Bear.......
We have over 1600 miles under our belts.....No problems so far....... _________________
vwracerdave wrote: |
Take a good long look in the mirror and report back on what you see. |
Paul.H wrote: |
That one line on that chart is probably better info than you can get from this place in a month |
My Megasquirt Fuel Injection Turbo Buggy Build
Water/Alcohol Injection
Audi TT intercooler
Upgraded to MS3Pro-Evo
EcuMaster PMU16
ECUMaster ADU5 Digital Dash
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=127936 |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Great Pictures!
Have fun tomorrow! _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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vincent9993 Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2006 Posts: 2025 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:26 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Fantastic story! I love the recaps and pictures. I'm sure you're having a blast and thank you for sharing your adventure. Best of luck with your travels. I'm sure we're envious... Discovering in a buggy is something special! |
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wythac Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791
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Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Getting ready for the long haul |
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Nice! Looks like you are having some fun and covering some ground. Not missing anything up here. Cloudy and cool. |
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