| Ready for Bean Station [message #123045] |
Sun, 24 April 2011 13:53  |
jknezek
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Spent a few hours yesterday washing the old paint. Even did the roof for what little good it did me. She looks as good as she's going to look, which isn't saying much, but at least she isn't dirty.
Checked all my fluids, fired up the troll, the engine, the roof ac, the dash ac, in and out of gear. Everything worked well. If I can avoid another strange problem like losing a rear wheel, this should be a great trip.
Can't wait to get to my first Bean Station. Originally it was just going to be me, but now the whole family is coming along for the ride. Not sure what my wife and daughter are going to do, but I guess Nashville and Pigeon Forge aren't too far away if they get bored.
Looking forward to our first Dixielander Rally. If only I didn't have 3 days of work before getting out on the road testing out my new Honda seats and wiper arms.
Anyone heading up I-59/I-75 starting Thurs mid-morning might see us in our faded goldish GMC towing a silver HHR...
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: Ready for Bean Station [message #123050 is a reply to message #123049] |
Sun, 24 April 2011 14:41  |
jknezek
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| WD0AFQ wrote on Sun, 24 April 2011 15:27 |
You are going to have a ball Jeremy. There are so many acres there that your wife and daughter will also have a great time.
I am still thinking about coming alone and sleeping in the Vibe. Have not made up my mind. Don't need any work on our coach and it is 500 miles one way.
I got a satellite dish, receiver, and tv that will work in the car fine once I plug into ac.
Dan
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I'd offer you a bed, but between my daughter, the 125lb dog, the parrot, my wife... well, we just don't have any left at the moment...
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: Ready for Bean Station [message #123056 is a reply to message #123055] |
Sun, 24 April 2011 16:20 |
Ken Burton
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| WD0AFQ wrote on Sun, 24 April 2011 16:11 |
Thanks Jeremy. I have been offered beds. I might as well sleep in the car though. It makes a great bed. I kinda doubt that I make it but I might.
It will be a great time for all.
Dan
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You had better be there. I have a 500 mile trip one way also and I do not get the mileage that Vibe gets.
In the past I have slept in my car and also stayed at the local motel.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Ready for Bean Station [message #123069 is a reply to message #123059] |
Sun, 24 April 2011 19:44 |
Ken Burton
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The guy I am delivering the engine to.
Bob Burkitt was looking for someone to share a room with.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Ready for Bean Station [message #123072 is a reply to message #123045] |
Sun, 24 April 2011 20:05 |
PettyVTX
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Bean Station maybe. I dont think its too far from atlanta. Only been out for short trips so far. I think the beast is ready. I will take another short trip tomorrow and she if it rears its ugly head or purrs like the kitten it has for the last 2 weeks.
Ted
Ex Avion now looking for a 23'
Jeep Wrangler Towd
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| Re: Ready for Bean Station [message #123074 is a reply to message #123045] |
Sun, 24 April 2011 20:41 |
Jim Galbavy
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I'll be leaving out of Orlando and the Bounds Resort for Bean Station Tuesday morning. GPS and Google both call for 12 hours of driving time, so I'll get in as many hours as I can Tuesday and finish up hopefully Wedesday early afternoon. Tomorrow have some last minute chores (like remove the slicks from the drag race rally) to get ANNIE in highway mode. Only have one project. A control valve to keep the engine coolant at no more that 140*F going to the water heater. 195*F + is ok for me but I don't want a unknowing guest get surprised and burned.
I'm as concerned as the next person about the cost of gasoline but I'll be damned if I'm going to use that as an excuse not to drive or use the coach. Life is too short, there are too many places and folks on my bucket list that I want to see before I kick it. Besides, where I'm going to end up I don't think they take cash, checks or VISA.
See ya'll there. (Bean Station that is)
jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Chesterfield, Va // LAKE MARY, FL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for Bean Station [message #123088 is a reply to message #123085] |
Mon, 25 April 2011 00:30 |
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WD0AFQ
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Rain through Wednesday over there, according to the Weather Channel. Should be sunny by thursday. We have had about 8-9 inches of rain in Dexter over the last 3 days. Golf sized hail for 3-4 minutes tonight. I would not plan to get over there before Thursday. I am sure things will be a bit wet. Watch the weather if you are coming to Bean station.
Dan
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
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