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General "List" Discussion :: RE: anyone going to ATLANTA ?

Author: chuckycaprice
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:10 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

Not up to driving it on a long trip. I need a few things taken care of before I do.
I already planned on spending (XXXX) amount on fuel anyway. I planned on trailering it down. I put the truck & trailer through a little test sat going to Ft. Wayne. & I was able to determine what I get out of a tankful with a trailer going average speed of 55 mph & same type of car & weight.
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91 Caprice Classic-Custom Built 1 of 1 built complete roller "386"Stroker, AFR Heads, DFI Fuel & Ignition System, TCI Damper, 4L60E w/TCI Controller, "Qicsan Performance" Torque Convertor", Predator Racing" cooling fans, 3.73 Gears, Eaton Posi, & more.
1994 Caprice Classic LS-Under the knife.
1995 Impala SS-All stock w/ aluminum heads, cam & roller rockers 70K.
1968 Impala SW w/ #'s mathing 396 & 90K.
1994 Black Buick Roadmaster.

General "List" Discussion :: RE: anyone going to ATLANTA ?

Author: Pat Smith
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:40 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

Chuck
I have hauled a few vehicles through the mountains and flat ground for that matter. I don't remember getting very far into the double digits. You might want to guess-timate 10-11 (on high side) mpg if hauling your car with your truck. You can drive it like you stole it and the car will get 15 or better, hopefully. Drive it ! !

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General "List" Discussion :: RE: anyone going to ATLANTA ?

Author: Pat Smith
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:32 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

My plans as of now , I am driving my car there ! I would think some of you would be able drive yours also. I will be going via SC, so I will be going the LONG way. I will only be there during the event on saturday. I will be going back to SC to stay with relatives for free ! Anyone staying in a hotel will have to take the photo's of the madness in the parking lot.

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General "List" Discussion :: RE: anyone going to ATLANTA ?

Author: PREDATOR
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:04 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

Chuck,
You have most of the formula needed in your post. The missing variable is the price. Guess a little high, and you will be good. The south has gas now, so do a search and get a idea of what the going rate is. ( for those of you that did not know, just after the last hurricane, there was no gas to be had )
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General "List" Discussion :: RE: anyone going to ATLANTA ?

Author: chuckycaprice
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:21 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

Yes it is true, but when a fill up takes 40 gallons & you only average 10-15 mpg how much is it going to cost to go 750 miles?? I already have a clue on fuel costs & it hurts really bad when I think about it.
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Surgeon General said nothing about smoking Fords.
91 Caprice Classic-Custom Built 1 of 1 built complete roller "386"Stroker, AFR Heads, DFI Fuel & Ignition System, TCI Damper, 4L60E w/TCI Controller, "Qicsan Performance" Torque Convertor", Predator Racing" cooling fans, 3.73 Gears, Eaton Posi, & more.
1994 Caprice Classic LS-Under the knife.
1995 Impala SS-All stock w/ aluminum heads, cam & roller rockers 70K.
1968 Impala SW w/ #'s mathing 396 & 90K.
1994 Black Buick Roadmaster.

General "List" Discussion :: RE: anyone going to ATLANTA ?

Author: IMPALO
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:09 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

POSITIVE NOTE
Gas is back down to $3 a gallon
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Wanted/Part Swap :: RE: WTB: roadmaster rear frame brace

Author: chuckycaprice
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:41 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 6

They use for the curb feeler for the filler neck. I will look tommorrow.
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Surgeon General said nothing about smoking Fords.
91 Caprice Classic-Custom Built 1 of 1 built complete roller "386"Stroker, AFR Heads, DFI Fuel & Ignition System, TCI Damper, 4L60E w/TCI Controller, "Qicsan Performance" Torque Convertor", Predator Racing" cooling fans, 3.73 Gears, Eaton Posi, & more.
1994 Caprice Classic LS-Under the knife.
1995 Impala SS-All stock w/ aluminum heads, cam & roller rockers 70K.
1968 Impala SW w/ #'s mathing 396 & 90K.
1994 Black Buick Roadmaster.

General "List" Discussion :: RE: anyone going to ATLANTA ?

Author: chuckycaprice
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:39 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

So we have Don, LJ, Rik, & on the fence ME. All bringing cars. Anyone know what they get for mileage on a tank of fuel when pulling a trailer? I got some sort of idea & it is not pretty to look at when you are going approx. 750 miles one way.
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Surgeon General said nothing about smoking Fords.
91 Caprice Classic-Custom Built 1 of 1 built complete roller "386"Stroker, AFR Heads, DFI Fuel & Ignition System, TCI Damper, 4L60E w/TCI Controller, "Qicsan Performance" Torque Convertor", Predator Racing" cooling fans, 3.73 Gears, Eaton Posi, & more.
1994 Caprice Classic LS-Under the knife.
1995 Impala SS-All stock w/ aluminum heads, cam & roller rockers 70K.
1968 Impala SW w/ #'s mathing 396 & 90K.
1994 Black Buick Roadmaster.

Vehicles for Sale :: added pics to the 91 ram topic

Author: impala_lover
Subject: added pics to the 91 ram topic
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:27 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

take a look an let me know if your interested
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General "List" Discussion :: RE: anyone going to ATLANTA ?

Author: dlambert
Subject: Re: anyone going to ATLANTA ?
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:05 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 14

Pat Smith wrote:

Super Heavy Weight shootout is Saturday November 8th at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce Georgia. You can get the details at http://www.sshs8.com.

I am making an effort to go. I will be going the long way, through South Carolina to visit relatives.

Pat,

You started this thread, what's your plan ?

Don
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Wanted/Part Swap :: RE: WTB: roadmaster rear frame brace

Author: dlambert
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:07 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 6

PREDATOR wrote:

Don,
I do believe the correct name for that is "Wheelie Bar Mount".

I thought it was a bumper paint protector.

Don
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Wanted/Part Swap :: RE: WTB: roadmaster rear frame brace

Author: PREDATOR
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:58 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 6

Don,
I do believe the correct name for that is "Wheelie Bar Mount".
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Wanted/Part Swap :: RE: WTB: roadmaster rear frame brace

Author: dlambert
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:37 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 6

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Wanted/Part Swap :: RE: WTB: roadmaster rear frame brace

Author: PREDATOR
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:31 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 6

Don,
If you need it for the race, you can barrow the one on my car.
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Wanted/Part Swap :: RE: WTB: roadmaster rear frame brace

Author: chuckycaprice
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:01 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 6

What does it look like???
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Surgeon General said nothing about smoking Fords.
91 Caprice Classic-Custom Built 1 of 1 built complete roller "386"Stroker, AFR Heads, DFI Fuel & Ignition System, TCI Damper, 4L60E w/TCI Controller, "Qicsan Performance" Torque Convertor", Predator Racing" cooling fans, 3.73 Gears, Eaton Posi, & more.
1994 Caprice Classic LS-Under the knife.
1995 Impala SS-All stock w/ aluminum heads, cam & roller rockers 70K.
1968 Impala SW w/ #'s mathing 396 & 90K.
1994 Black Buick Roadmaster.