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  • oletrux4evr
    What The Hell Happened ?
    • Mar 2008
    • 23643

    #1

    Trailer King

    As outlined in the countdown thread, Earl quit stone cold. Can't say enough about Ken and Linda and how the whole BangShift community looks out for each other. They made this a really nice day, and when Earl went south, stuck with us, got Earl settled down for the night, had dinner, then at our insistence, reluctantly headed on for Ray and Blakes. What great friends you all are!

    Well, for the first time in his life:















    Tony's Towing did the awful deed with a very nice rollback (Synergy Green and Black), and the driver, Perry, was very professional, and careful with the Chevy. Great guy!
    Cheaps coined the 'Trailer King' moniker for Earl......"he's no Queen", she said. I thought it really fits the situation.
    Will find a good shop tomorrow (Perry recommended one), and see what gives. I strongly suspect the front or back of the engine....either the distributor failed, or worse, something under the timing chain cover. Sounds really, really out of time. I went back out tonight about 11 to make sure we didn't put the rotor on 180* out....it's keyed, so nope, no simple fix there. Should know by afternoon if we're heading on for Ray's, then CCB, or back home.
    More to follow......
    Last edited by oletrux4evr; May 31, 2011, 09:24 PM.
    Ed, Mary, & 'Earl'
    HRPT LongHaulers, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.


    Inside every old person is a young person wondering, "what the hell happened?"

    The man at the top of the mountain didn't fall there. -Vince Lombardi
  • 1cheapstreet
    Superhero BangShifter
    • Nov 2007
    • 3138

    #2
    The whole story is "Earl's no trailer queen, unless he's in drag!" It was good to laugh, especially during our gravel road detour! Hope to see you guys in Mobile. I think Earl's just dissappointed his new girlfriend "Fiona" isn't with him!

    Linda

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    • BluLightning
      Blue Cooler Operator
      • Nov 2007
      • 9381

      #3
      Aw man that sucks Ed. We're still here in Nawlins. Spent the day with Ray, Anna and Blake. It was great to see them all again. Hope you find a simple fix for old Earl so he can get back to gettin'.
      I R Bob
      You can't drink all day unless you start in the morning!
      2007 LH, 2008 LH, 2009 LH, 2010 LH, 2011 LH, 2012 DNF/BLOW'D UP, 2013 LH, 2014 LH

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      • fine59
        Superhero BangShifter
        • Oct 2007
        • 1291

        #4
        hope an easy fix is on tap for Earl..looking forward to see you guys soon
        Never kick a fresh Turd on a hot day.....Harry S Truman

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        • 69SS 350 5 Speed
          Legendary BangShifter
          • May 2009
          • 4841

          #5
          What is it with mechanical problems this year before we even start. Ed, Hope that your fix is easier than it sounds. Earl looks really sad on the rollback.
          Jim & Maureen
          There is a fine line between hobby and obsession and I think I crossed it!!
          HRPT Long Haulers 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013

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          • Bucky67
            Superhero BangShifter
            • May 2010
            • 2326

            #6
            Ed, my hopes and prayers are with you and Mary.... Earl- Get your butt up and in gear mister; as Jade was looking forward to seeing you again this year!!!

            Keep us posted on your progress, and with the Lords blessing, we'll see you in Florida. After all, us Military guys have to have another drink together.....
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            "People Sleep Peacefully in their beds at Night Because Rough Men Stand Ready to do violence on their Behalf."
            - George Orwell

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            • 66Fury3
              Legendary BangShifter
              • Apr 2009
              • 4854

              #7
              I hope it's an easy fix Ed.....

              Ed & Jane Tampa, FL
              1966 Plymouth Fury III
              2014 Dodge Ram 1500
              Long Hauler - 2009,2010,2012,2013,2014
              Cocoa Beach & Valdosta - 2011

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              • 64casteel
                Superhero BangShifter
                • May 2009
                • 1559

                #8
                we really wanna see earl on the tour, hope its a simple and easy fix
                The youngest guy on the board
                76 vega
                86 fiero

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                • bishir
                  Superhero BangShifter
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 1036

                  #9
                  I agree, Earl seems to be evoking some kind of sadness in that mirror picture. I have a feeling we'll still be seeing ya on tour shortly.
                  Powertour off/on since 2002
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                  • cstmwgn
                    Wagon Master
                    • Oct 2007
                    • 6134

                    #10
                    Ed

                    Sorry to hear about Earl. I hope that it turns out to be an easy fix as I was looking forward to visiting with both you and Mary this year after getting my act together.


                    Allen

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                    • silver_bullet
                      No Life Outside BangShift.com
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 23976

                      #11
                      Ed,
                      Best of luck with the issue... hope to see the whole gang(Earl Included) on the tour!
                      Take Care...
                      Patrick, Tammy, and, Sean
                      Patrick & Tammy
                      - Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??

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                      • redragtop
                        Superhero BangShifter
                        • Feb 2008
                        • 2777

                        #12
                        Bummer...hope they have it under control soon. We all know how speedy repairs can be at times in certain areas of the country
                        Donna
                        Williamston, MI
                        Long Haul 2007,2008,2009,2010,2011 2012,2013,2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021

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                        • Georgia_Model_A
                          Drives An Automatic
                          • Apr 2011
                          • 40

                          #13
                          Where is Earl? I assume on the way to Cocoa Beach, but where? Any updates?

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                          • bishir
                            Superhero BangShifter
                            • Feb 2010
                            • 1036

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Georgia_Model_A View Post
                            Where is Earl? I assume on the way to Cocoa Beach, but where? Any updates?
                            Which way did he go george, which way did he go?
                            Powertour off/on since 2002
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                            • Pumpkin
                              Legendary BangShifter
                              • Oct 2007
                              • 6600

                              #15
                              Just talked to Linda. Earl is back on the road, with a new coil. Busted the other one.
                              "Somewhere the zebra is dancing". Garth Stein's The art of racing in the rain.

                              Matt

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