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    Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
    74 Nova Project
    66 Mustang GT Project

    92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
    79 Chevy Truck Project
    1956 Cadillac Project

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    • Ran into a fellow BangShifter at a gas stop!

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      Last edited by 74NovaMan; June 14, 2014, 02:48 PM.
      Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
      74 Nova Project
      66 Mustang GT Project

      92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
      79 Chevy Truck Project
      1956 Cadillac Project

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      • Wisconsin Dells:


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        Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
        74 Nova Project
        66 Mustang GT Project

        92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
        79 Chevy Truck Project
        1956 Cadillac Project

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          Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
          74 Nova Project
          66 Mustang GT Project

          92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
          79 Chevy Truck Project
          1956 Cadillac Project

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          • Ran into HWYHOGG at the hotel and hooked him up with a BS sticker.

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            Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
            74 Nova Project
            66 Mustang GT Project

            92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
            79 Chevy Truck Project
            1956 Cadillac Project

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            • Long Hauler gathering

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              Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
              74 Nova Project
              66 Mustang GT Project

              92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
              79 Chevy Truck Project
              1956 Cadillac Project

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              • DF let those wanting to get on the road get their sign and not be in the Long Hauler pic. Probably half the group split off. We did, got our sign, circled back to get in the pic and were on the road by 8:30 and home by noon.

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                Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
                74 Nova Project
                66 Mustang GT Project

                92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
                79 Chevy Truck Project
                1956 Cadillac Project

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                • Trip Details:

                  3245 Miles
                  220 Gallons of fuel ($900)
                  15 MPG

                  11 nights at hotels for just over $1,400.

                  We had a really great time driving the car and really enjoyed meeting everyone on the tour. The car performed flawlessly considering where we were a few short months ago. The only issues we had I mentioned earlier and none of it was any big deal. We were remarkably relaxed about the car for the whole trip. We really couldn't be much happier with how the car turned out and how it performed. 3 weeks ago today we started the motor for the first time. Since then we have put almost 3,800 miles on it.

                  BTW - "So far so good" as mentioned earlier meant "fantastically, deliriously, incredibly well".
                  Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
                  74 Nova Project
                  66 Mustang GT Project

                  92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
                  79 Chevy Truck Project
                  1956 Cadillac Project

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                  • Thanks for the pictures. It was great meeting you guys and seeing the car in person. (finally, after several failed attempts by me)
                    Jim & Cathy North Mankato, MN Long Haulers '04,07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,18,21Short Haul '05,'15,'17,’19 WST '14,'15,'16,'17,’18

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                    • You have taken the term “Victory Lap” to an entirely new level! you all need to check it out in person, it’s a beauty!

                      That’s a lot of green in those pictures, both in actual color, and in a monetary connotation.

                      I was hoping to say hi again at the final stop, but it wasn’t meant to be. Long story short... Rolled into Wisconsin Dells with very little traffic, then BAM, sat in traffic for a very, very long time, got near the venue after some complications with the car getting hot. Got to a point where we could pull in to the event, and I was denied access as I didn’t have the proper sticker. He told me to go somewhere, and tun around, then go get a sticker, and come back..... Um, No. I didn’t see any signs anywhere for registration anywhere?! I parked near by on a side road and we all just walked in.
                      That was a bummer. But it seemed the organization there was a bit lacking. I think they underestimated the number of cars attempting to get to that last stop.

                      Once we got there we had a nice time, the family looked at cars for a while, and then they split off and went down to a pool side tiki bar at the resort and I strolled around a bit more, then joined them.

                      This was the first weekend road trip with all 4 of us in the car, my daughter is 12 and my son is 8, so they still fit it the back seat. We loaded up for a 3-day, 2-night adventure. All I can say is pony cars are amazingly impractical, and the ones owned by hot rodders are pretty darn loud and finicky to boot. My family is amazingly tolerant, and we had a great time.
                      Last edited by mike343sharpstick; June 14, 2014, 07:03 PM.

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                      • Originally posted by mike343sharpstick View Post
                        You have taken the term 'Victory Lap' to an entirely new level! you all need to check it out in person, it's a beauty!

                        That’s a lot of green in those pictures, both in actual color, and in a monetary connotation.

                        I was hoping to say hi again at the final stop, but it wasn't meant to be. Long story short... Rolled into Wisconsin Dells with very little traffic, then BAM, sat in traffic for a very, very long time, got near the venue after some complications with the car getting hot. Got to a point where we could pull in to the event, and I was denied access as I didn't have the proper sticker. He told me to go somewhere, and tun around, then go get a sticker, and come back..... Um, No. I didn't see any signs anywhere for registration anywhere?! I parked near by on a side road and we all just walked in.
                        That was a bummer. But it seemed the organization there was a bit lacking. I think they underestimated the number of cars attempting to get to that last stop.

                        Once we got there we had a nice time, the family looked at cars for a while, and then they split off and went down to a pool side tiki bar at the resort and I strolled around a bit more, then joined them.

                        This was the first weekend road trip with all 4 of us in the car, my daughter is 12 and my son is 8, so they still fit it the back seat. We loaded up for a 3-day, 2-night adventure. All I can say is pony cars are amazingly impractical, and the ones owned by hot rodders are pretty darn loud and finicky to boot. My family is amazingly tolerant, and we had a great time.

                        Thanks Mike. I'm really glad we spotted you at the gas station. Sorry to hear you ran into all the traffic and then could not get in. We were not at the venue very long anyway. Really glad you were able to salvage a good time out of it!
                        Last edited by 74NovaMan; June 14, 2014, 07:49 PM.
                        Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
                        74 Nova Project
                        66 Mustang GT Project

                        92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
                        79 Chevy Truck Project
                        1956 Cadillac Project

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                        • What did I tell ya?... NO PROBLEMS! .. You guys did GOOD WORK! Didn't jinx ya! Wheeeew!

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                          • Originally posted by Deaf Bob View Post
                            What did I tell ya?... NO PROBLEMS! .. You guys did GOOD WORK! Didn't jinx ya! Wheeeew!
                            Thanks Bob! We had a blast and were very relaxed about the whole trip once we were underway. Sorry about busting your chops so much!
                            Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
                            74 Nova Project
                            66 Mustang GT Project

                            92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
                            79 Chevy Truck Project
                            1956 Cadillac Project

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                            • Excellent build thread, followed up by an excellent Power Tour thread!

                              You rock (including your partner)!

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                              • Glad to hear you made it home safe guys!
                                Patrick & Tammy
                                - Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??

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