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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #45 on: September 03, 2011, 10:49:51 AM »
Day 2 continued:
I was feeling a slight vibration, and thought I had a tire out of balance.  I saw a tire shop with the worker sitting on a chair waiting for some business.  I had him balance the front 2 tires:

Entering New Mexico:

More New Mexico scenery:

Day 3- Panhandle day (driving through Texas & Oklahoma panhandles):
I spent the night in San Jon New Mexico at a truck stop:

Entering Texas:

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I will probably be making a detour and driving north to visit with Brandon (83 Eagle!).  Then to Ohio, and then to the meet.  I may get to visit others as well if it works out....Rich
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #46 on: September 03, 2011, 11:34:19 AM »
Thanks for the pictures, vibration gone now?
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #47 on: September 03, 2011, 12:53:52 PM »
Since you're still out west, Happy Trails to you!
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #48 on: September 03, 2011, 07:10:47 PM »
Thanks for the pictures, vibration gone now?
Not really, I think the problem is in the rear.  I will try to find a place to do the rear soon.
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #49 on: September 03, 2011, 07:30:52 PM »
Day 3 continued:
Entering Oklahoma:

Entering Kansas:

I saw several of these John Deere dealers along the highway. This was the smallest, as the others had a lot more green iron out front:

I just had to stop here and fuel up- Flying Eagle Gas:

Headed north now to Nebraska. Good night, and I will resume this log in the morning....Rich
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #50 on: September 03, 2011, 08:39:36 PM »
Enjoy the drive roll guy I love the scenery. I wish I could make it out to the meet but my front end is not exactly highway worthy plus the whole work thing. Be safe and Have fun, Keep the pictures coming.
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #51 on: September 03, 2011, 10:56:48 PM »
Heck yeah I would love to meet up with you guys...Keep me posted!
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #52 on: September 03, 2011, 11:02:45 PM »
Got a call from Rollguy.  He should be in my area anytime. 
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #53 on: September 04, 2011, 10:04:11 AM »
Day 4:
I made it into Omaha. Stayed last night at a truck stop. Well actually they call it a "Travel Center".  I am headed over to Brandon's house a few miles away after I log out.  I just realized, you don't even need to go inside McDonald's to use the free internet.  I am sitting outside in the car.  Only one photo so far, more later....Rich
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1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
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1982 Eagle 4 Door Sedan  Copper over Satin Black
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #54 on: September 04, 2011, 11:43:39 AM »
Glad it's going well. It sounds similar to my road trips. Lots of McDonalds.  ;D
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #55 on: September 04, 2011, 02:42:13 PM »
Day 4 continued:
Arrived at Brandon's house in time to go to church.  The service was great, and not unlike the church I attend at home.  After church we had a nice lunch at La Mesa mexican restaurant. The fish tacos tasted wonderful.   Brandon's car is very similar to mine, in fact they are almost twins!

I am planing to drive to Ohio to visit relatives, and maybe get a chance to visit Sean (sleepsundercars)....Rich
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #56 on: September 04, 2011, 03:23:23 PM »
Rich just called and he is stopping by tomorrow a.m.   I hope my directions won't get him lost.
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #57 on: September 04, 2011, 03:47:42 PM »
I probably will have to meet you on the road on thursday....leaving out early tuesday morning but I will load wednesday night at normal IL headed to Baltimore. I will be coming across I-74, I'm assuming you will leave n.salem and take I-70 through columbus and to Indy then I-74 out to Galesburg.
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #58 on: September 04, 2011, 04:08:47 PM »
Doug! I've lost your number... really been meaning to reach you man give me a holler!

Sean, does that mean you're making the Meet afterall!? That'd be sweet!
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #59 on: September 04, 2011, 04:13:17 PM »
no Mav, have to load @ Mitsoshitty in Normal and have them in Baltimore friday night. Then they will head to Saudi.
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