Road Trip Gulf Coast to NorCal

[Hikin Mike]

Just pulled into the Hampton, Flagstaff. Nice. $96 with all the added crap. Linda said the tee pees smelled like Lysol.

You'll have to stay at the one in San Bernardino too. The family stayed there a few years ago. Really enjoyed and the owner is very nice.

 

[themechanic]

The one photo with the old cars still there reminds me of the Eagles hit song Hotel California.

Last thing I remember
I was running for the door
I had to find the passage back to the place I was before
"Relax," said the night man
"We are programmed to receive
You can check-out any time you like
But you can never leave!"

 

[Dennis H]

These breakfast areas in Hotels vary a lot. A lot of knucklehead travelers come in and lay down their iPhone to hold a table while getting food. Very trusting.

 

[Dennis H]

Monday morning surprise. Dramatic temp change? Dropped into the 20’s. Wiped it, snugged it, and will watch. Barely measurable at cap.

 

[Billccm]

Good to keep an eye on it. Probably not an issue after tightening.

 

[biomedtechguy]

Nice, clean, strong mix ya got there Dennis.
I'll have a fresh mix in the Roadrunner and GTO soon when I replace the radiators.
Great updates, and your meticulous attention to the status of your car is inspiring. She is well cared for.

 

[Dennis H]

Thanks Bill. Heading to the boonies.

 

[themechanic]

View attachment 853667 These breakfast areas in Hotels vary a lot. A lot of knucklehead travelers come in and lay down their iPhone to hold a table while getting food. Very trusting.

Just take them all to the hotel's lost and found. That'll teach em.

 

[themechanic]

View attachment 853691 Monday morning surprise. Dramatic temp change? Dropped into the 20’s. Wiped it, snugged it, and will watch. Barely measurable at cap.

http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MP-HCK01 and some pliers like I showed you at my house.

 

[69a100]

View attachment 853691 Monday morning surprise. Dramatic temp change? Dropped into the 20’s. Wiped it, snugged it, and will watch. Barely measurable at cap.

No matter how hard I tried to fix a lower drip like that was to use another clamp along with the one that's already there. Kinda like makin a band clamp. No one really sees it unless it's on a lift. Good Luck

 

[Dennis H]

Ash Fork. All is well.

 

[Dennis H]

Descent to Laughlin. 68 West.

 

[Darius]

So jealous. I so badly wanted to make that trip.

 

[themechanic]

I would not have wanted to do it as our parents did: in the summer, no air conditioning, and 3-6 restless youngins in the car with shrew-sized bladders asking, "Are we there yet?"

 

[68 Sport Satellite]

What’s your total trip mileage and days on the road thus far Mr Harris?

 

[Dennis H]

2k. Entering third week.

 

[Kern Dog]

That is a nice view.

 

[Dennis H]

Leaving Flagstaff with the coolant drip, I asked Linda to keep an eye on the coolant temp on the Pro Flo tablet screen. Normally the Stant Superstat 180 has the engine come up to operating temp quick. Sort of spikes to 181, then settles down to 170 or lower. Asked her to let me know if it reaches 190, high for conditions and ambient temps. She read it off blow by blow. 179, 180, 181, ONE EIGHTY TWO!!!!!! Jesus Chrysler. It settled down to 175. No leaks.

 

[Dennis H]

Laughlin, and Colorado River Cruise to Davis Dam. Beautiful. Staying at the Pioneer. Linda hates it. I like that the Cowboy on the sign still has a cigarette in his mouth and has not been “cleaned up” by the libs. First pic the water Taxi. God Bless the USA.

 

[beanhead]

View attachment 853929 View attachment 853930 View attachment 853931 View attachment 853932 Laughlin, and Colorado River Cruise to Davis Dam. Beautiful. Staying at the Pioneer. Linda hates it. I like that the Cowboy on the sign still has a cigarette in his mouth and has not been “cleaned up” by the libs. First pic the water Taxi. God Bless the USA.

Pic #3. Priceless.