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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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Just wondering what percentage of folks here actually have cars they can go get in today, fire up, and drive for a 100 mile trip.
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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mine runs ok
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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I do :seeya
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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Did that this AM. This is my daily driver.
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 07:39 PM
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Took mine on the S&S tour last weekend and put 800 miles on it. First time it has been drove more than a 100 miles at a time in 10 years.
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 07:40 PM
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30 miles today.
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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heck yah. :D
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 07:49 PM
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Mine is running pretty good, still have a small oil leak hiding itself somwhere. And the A/C compressor decided it wants to make bad noise. So add a little oil and sweat and your good to go :lol:
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 07:50 PM
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Today YES, two days ago NO, next week WHO KNOWS
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 08:34 PM
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Maurice:
I'm proud to say that I wouldn't be afraid to take my car on a 100 mile trip. I believe the longest trip I've taken it on thus far has been about 60-70 miles. The worst part is paying for gas.
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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im goin for a 2000 mile trip in mine come august 2nd..

from stpete,FL to colorado springs,CO.


coincidently you picked the one day my car is down cuase i didnt finish installing the parts...

:lol: :lol:
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 08:54 PM
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I did this morning so I voted YES. Went for a nice hour and a half ride as the sun came up.
This afternoon I started installing the new MSD6A so things are a bit scattered. Hope to have it ready to drive again in the morning.
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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Mine aint fast, btu it's running!
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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Man, I was doin' fine until you threw in that 100 mile thing. Still don't REALLY trust it much furthur than I feel like walking.
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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Mine is running like a champ!! :cheers: :D
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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Had mine out all week! Gotta love it :cool:
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 10:53 PM
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It is at work with me right now. :seeya :seeya
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 10:57 PM
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Default Re: Whose car is running today? (Maurice)

Now if you asked me that 2 weeks ago I would not have been able to answer the question.

Its been 2.5 years in the making (or re-making as the story goes :yesnod: ).

After less than a couple hundred [sporatic] miles so far this year, I got 'er completed enough to make the journey from NJ to Bowling Green, KY for the NCM 50th Anniversay Kick-off. Round trip without incident. :)

Now all I have to do is make it look pretty on the outside. Mechanically, it is 96% all brand spankin new. Needs some touch-up body work and a paint job and then it'll be ready for prime time. :cheers:
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 11:00 PM
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I would trust it on a 500 mile trip. Took it on a 70 mile trip today and the only thing we have to worry about is it running a little warm (around 200-210 degrees).
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 11:11 PM
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Maurice:
I'm proud to say that I wouldn't be afraid to take my car on a 100 mile trip. I believe the longest trip I've taken it on thus far has been about 60-70 miles. The worst part is paying for gas.
:seeya "Ditto" :yesnod: :D My longest trip so far is 1999 East Coast Hot Rod Power Tour! :yesnod: :cool:


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