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Anywhere USA, to New Market, VA - 110 miles for the Johnstones
Bob and Donna arrive with the 55 President Sedan at 2pm
Larry and Pat Merhaut arrive in their 1962 Lark Convertible at 3PM
Frank and Faye Fuller come in.....
As does Paul and Dorothy Thrush in their 54 2R, champ powered Pickup
Dave and Nadine Farris arrive at 5PM foaming at the radiator / blown head gasket(?) It appears so, but maybe not . Recommendation is to replace a questionable radiator cap and 2 doses of Bars Leak
After dinner, a 7:30 meeting to go over itinerary. During meeting, Paul and Karen Johnson call in and report a breakdown 5 miles away with a ruptured transmission cooling line. They arrive at 9PM
210 miles for Norris /150 miles for the Fullers/
Will check out in the AM
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Bob & Donna's car was packed, the gadgets loaded and the last thing was to hang our "Guardian Angel" supplied by Faye Fuller |
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Wheeling through the Virginia Countryside
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Paul Johnson - Getting ready to leave for the trip
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The Pres in repose, at New Market, awaiting the others |
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Norris Edmonds & Gael arrive at 1PM in a 57 Trans-Star pickup, V8 with a 5 speed transmission, 5th gear being overdrive |
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Norris R & R'd the engine in this truck earlier this year.
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Paul and Dorothy Thrush arrive at 5PM with a 54 2R pickup |
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In the bed, Paul installed a remote Air Conditioner with Briggs & Stratton Power
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Sorting things out, Norris inspects Dave's radiator.
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Dave is determined to beat this thing and get on with the trip.
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