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These school buses ready to roll out looked like a an emergency from 2000ft. Thayer
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Awe, the 606 is plenty torquey, and besides, I'll be going south, downhill the whole way.
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Leaving from RI, I would head west on US 6 till you get to 84 in Hartford, Then 84 west to 81 south. It adds a few miles but a lot better than the Tappan Zee. I am working in NE CT right now, that is how I come back to Lancaster Pa.
The Tappen Zee Bridge is just too un predictable.
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Yeah, I saw that route too. It adds about an hour. I will make that the route of choice and go over it one last time with Shertex before I head out.
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Quote:
Thayer, I'm rooting for you to do it on one tank!
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Thayer is on his way! Just left my house.
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you'll definitely enjoy the drive on the highway - that engine loves to rev and it sits at 3000 rpm at 70 mph - right at the sweet spot. And a 124 on the highway is like a duck in water.
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What was the final route?
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He went US 6 to Hartford.....84 to 81....didn't want to contend with the Tappan Zee.
He left with fluids topped off and a smile on his face....will be interesting to see how he makes out.
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What did he have for lunch - clam cakes?
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If we had been more creative, we could have provided authentic New England fare....as it is, he got spaghetti and salad.
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So long as the rear suspension is in good condition. Otherwise its more like a flounder.
My wagon was suffering from this condition. Hopefully Vstech and I can turn it into a duck this week finally.
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120 miles, the needle has barely moved
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He's online right now, so maybe he'll be doing a pictorial on the trip too.
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