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Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet

Started by rollguy, July 27, 2011, 11:01:21 PM

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rollguy

#90
September 07, 2011, 08:53:42 AM
Day 7:
I made it as far as Dayton Ohio last night.  I stayed at the Pilot and woke up to a cool rainy morning.  I then went next door to McDonald's for breakfast and internet.

I only got 19 MPG on the last tank (BP), probably because of the Ethanol. Maybe the car gets better MPG when running hot?  I would rather the car run cooler and sacrifice MPG....Rich
1980 Eagle Turbodiesel Wagon (only 2 known to exist as of 2008)- 7-7-2011 Flight to it's new nest @ Rambler Ranch
1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
1982 Eagle SX4 "ALTREGL"  (avatar photo)
1982 Eagle 4 Door Sedan  Copper over Satin Black
1985 Eagle Sport Wagon October 2007 ROTM (SOLD)
4 Biofuel powered Benzs ('98 E300, '82 300 CD, '82 300 TD (wagon), '80 240 D)
1983 GMC Van (6.2 Diesel)
1985 Mitsubishi pickup (2.3 Turbodiesel)

68AMXGOPAC

#91
September 07, 2011, 09:08:17 AM
Well, I have been on vacation with no internet. But did a jam catch up on this thread this morning.Way cool Rollguy !!! What an awesome trip !!Makes me want to just roll out to the meet, Eagle or not.I can't even remember what state it is in ,lol,as I never thought of going.Plus it's early , and on my first cup of coffee.Really cool trip, sorry you couldn't make it to see Ken,bummer.

Eagleearl

#92
September 07, 2011, 09:16:02 AM
Do you know where the radiator is leaking from? My daughters Grand Cherokee was leaking all winter and I couldn't figure out where(about a quart per week). Fiinally put a new radiator cap on it and no more leaking - duh. Sounds like a great trip. Will see you at the Meet.

rollguy

#93
September 07, 2011, 03:06:06 PM
Quote from: Eagleearl on September 07, 2011, 09:16:02 AM
Do you know where the radiator is leaking from?
I think the upper hose connection.  It must be expanding when hot.  It should be able to be repaired without removing the radiator.
1980 Eagle Turbodiesel Wagon (only 2 known to exist as of 2008)- 7-7-2011 Flight to it's new nest @ Rambler Ranch
1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
1982 Eagle SX4 "ALTREGL"  (avatar photo)
1982 Eagle 4 Door Sedan  Copper over Satin Black
1985 Eagle Sport Wagon October 2007 ROTM (SOLD)
4 Biofuel powered Benzs ('98 E300, '82 300 CD, '82 300 TD (wagon), '80 240 D)
1983 GMC Van (6.2 Diesel)
1985 Mitsubishi pickup (2.3 Turbodiesel)

rollguy

#94
September 07, 2011, 03:18:22 PM
Day 7 continued: 
On the way to relatives I saw an Amish horse and buggy on the road:

I hear there quite a few Amish communities in Ohio.  I also saw a large farm tractor on the same road!   What a contrast of vehicles!:

On the road after visiting relatives, I saw more corn! (what else?):

Wait, that's not corn! 

I guess not.   Soy beans (I am told).
Tomorrow, I will be meeting Sean (sleepsundercars) I hope. I will be meeting the guy to pick up parts in De Kalb on Thursday morning.  Thank you McDonald's for the FREE internet connection!...Rich
1980 Eagle Turbodiesel Wagon (only 2 known to exist as of 2008)- 7-7-2011 Flight to it's new nest @ Rambler Ranch
1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
1982 Eagle SX4 "ALTREGL"  (avatar photo)
1982 Eagle 4 Door Sedan  Copper over Satin Black
1985 Eagle Sport Wagon October 2007 ROTM (SOLD)
4 Biofuel powered Benzs ('98 E300, '82 300 CD, '82 300 TD (wagon), '80 240 D)
1983 GMC Van (6.2 Diesel)
1985 Mitsubishi pickup (2.3 Turbodiesel)

68AMXGOPAC

#95
September 07, 2011, 05:48:32 PM
Looks like the Amish were dodgeing the camera shot while still steering the cart,lol.

Gil-SX4

#96
September 07, 2011, 05:49:37 PM
They keep saying, "invest in soybeans its the future"
rollguy so now we know not to put you in charge of the garden.
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1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
1985 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado
1995 Ford Aspire
1978 Ford Bronco

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maddog

#97
September 07, 2011, 08:12:11 PM
Quote from: 68AMXGOPAC on September 07, 2011, 05:48:32 PM
Looks like the Amish were dodgeing the camera shot while still steering the cart,lol.
the Amish don't like having their picture taken as it is against their beliefs.
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1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

83Eagle!

#98
September 07, 2011, 11:28:05 PM
Quote from: maddog on September 07, 2011, 08:12:11 PM
Quote from: 68AMXGOPAC on September 07, 2011, 05:48:32 PM
Looks like the Amish were dodgeing the camera shot while still steering the cart,lol.
the Amish don't like having their picture taken as it is against their beliefs.

That makes sense to me.
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1983 Eagle Wagon
2003 Saturn LW200
2007 Saturn Ion
1985 Mallard Class C motor home

After our fiasco with the Toyota Corolla I got for my wife I believe I am done with Japanese vehicles.

Dude you are preaching to a choir member that is close to becoming an AMC Minister if you know what I mean.

rollguy

#99
September 08, 2011, 08:12:37 AM
day 7 continued (again):
I had to stop and take this photo.  A gas station sign on an Ohio country road:

Is that coffee high octane?



Day 8:
I drove to DeKalb Illinois last night and stayed in a McDonald's parking lot.  I am here this morning posting.  I will meet Sean (sleepsundercars) this morning for breakfast and a photo.  Then to head out to meet the guy to pick up parts for Chas.  My battery is going dead, so I will charge it at the M.E.N.S. later and post again.......Rich
1980 Eagle Turbodiesel Wagon (only 2 known to exist as of 2008)- 7-7-2011 Flight to it's new nest @ Rambler Ranch
1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
1982 Eagle SX4 "ALTREGL"  (avatar photo)
1982 Eagle 4 Door Sedan  Copper over Satin Black
1985 Eagle Sport Wagon October 2007 ROTM (SOLD)
4 Biofuel powered Benzs ('98 E300, '82 300 CD, '82 300 TD (wagon), '80 240 D)
1983 GMC Van (6.2 Diesel)
1985 Mitsubishi pickup (2.3 Turbodiesel)

68AMXGOPAC

#100
September 08, 2011, 09:55:17 AM
Quote from: 83Eagle! on September 07, 2011, 11:28:05 PM
Quote from: maddog on September 07, 2011, 08:12:11 PM
Quote from: 68AMXGOPAC on September 07, 2011, 05:48:32 PM
Looks like the Amish were dodgeing the camera shot while still steering the cart,lol.
the Amish don't like having their picture taken as it is against their beliefs.

That makes sense to me.
Yes, that is true.Posted it for the curious.There are several Amish communities in the area here, some more stricter than others it seems.Nice folk though,very nice.They have the community way down pat.

SleepsUnderCars

#101
September 08, 2011, 10:07:21 AM
rich couldn't find a place to park when we met, so we made one:

'81 AMC EAGLE KAMMBACK rustbucket - off road only
'84 AMC EAGLE SEDAN
'68 Rambler Rogue 
'88 Dodge Ramcharger 
'07 Chrysler Pacifica (family hauler)
'80 AMC Spirit   ** FOR SALE **
'85 EAGLE WAGON sport   -bad frame future project

SleepsUnderCars

#102
September 08, 2011, 10:30:11 AM
no, I can do that every weekend in the driveway..lol.
'81 AMC EAGLE KAMMBACK rustbucket - off road only
'84 AMC EAGLE SEDAN
'68 Rambler Rogue 
'88 Dodge Ramcharger 
'07 Chrysler Pacifica (family hauler)
'80 AMC Spirit   ** FOR SALE **
'85 EAGLE WAGON sport   -bad frame future project

rollguy

#103
September 08, 2011, 04:16:22 PM Last Edit: September 09, 2011, 10:03:17 AM by rollguy
Day 8 continued:
On the way to meet Sean, I got some photos of some grain storage facilities:


After finding a place to park at the Petro, I got a shot of Sean and his rig:

I was talking to Sean about the need to charge my computer battery before I could post again. He said he had a small inverter that he would give me:

The inverter works great!  My computer battery was charged in about 60 miles of driving.   I am at the M.E.N.S. now, waiting for folks to arrive. I will post photos and such on the Eagle Nest Meet thread:  http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=36513.0   until I leave on Sunday.  See you all back here on Sunday!....Rich
1980 Eagle Turbodiesel Wagon (only 2 known to exist as of 2008)- 7-7-2011 Flight to it's new nest @ Rambler Ranch
1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
1982 Eagle SX4 "ALTREGL"  (avatar photo)
1982 Eagle 4 Door Sedan  Copper over Satin Black
1985 Eagle Sport Wagon October 2007 ROTM (SOLD)
4 Biofuel powered Benzs ('98 E300, '82 300 CD, '82 300 TD (wagon), '80 240 D)
1983 GMC Van (6.2 Diesel)
1985 Mitsubishi pickup (2.3 Turbodiesel)

SleepsUnderCars

#104
September 08, 2011, 04:43:07 PM Last Edit: September 08, 2011, 04:52:38 PM by SleepsUnderCars
I'm glad the inverter works for you. And I'm happy we were able to meet up! I will be at the meet in spirit...
'81 AMC EAGLE KAMMBACK rustbucket - off road only
'84 AMC EAGLE SEDAN
'68 Rambler Rogue 
'88 Dodge Ramcharger 
'07 Chrysler Pacifica (family hauler)
'80 AMC Spirit   ** FOR SALE **
'85 EAGLE WAGON sport   -bad frame future project
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