In the words of Top Gear...
WE'RE BACK!!!
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
These things always seem to break on-the-road.
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Which is why I packed 50 lbs worth of tools in my checked baggage. I wanted to be prepared for any problem that would arise. I even brought in my torque wrench to make sure all repairs would be at the right tightness.
But you know what the problems were? NOTHING broke. Even the cruise control and the instrument cluster clock worked. 400 miles to a tank and 21 mpg were the averages on the trip. I only got pulled over once - in Davenport, Iowa - since I missed the sign where the speed limit dropped from 70 down to 65. That was also the nicest cop that has ever pulled me over. No ticket, just a written warning.
Anyway, I'm leaving from my apartment right now to drop it off at their house. The current plan is that after they get the paint fixed up on it, it's going to be their summer and "country club" car. And as soon as they get rid of their dodge convertible, there should be room in the garage - at least that is where I would put it. And since I'm the technical adviser for repairs, I will keep you guys up on it's progress.