Time to dust this off again. Got some big changes in process. But need to bring this up to date first. Somewhat off topic but my brother finally finished his '78 Trans Am. Turned out great! Awesome to have a cruising buddy now.

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Next up is Metro Cruise in Grand Rapids. I started the event off by going to a track rental by Berger Chevy. The plan was to wheel a friend's 6 speed 2014 Camaro, which I did. But I also talked them into letting a non-chevy run. I ended up running 10s again on street tires but this time with a passenger.

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It's always been tradition for people to do burnouts at the after cruise party but I have never done one there. Decided to remedy that situation. I think I did ok. Language warning.

Longest trip so far. Michigan to Texas and back.

Packed up and ready to go.
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Beautiful drive
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Ummm. That's not on the way to Texas.
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An hour south of Denver I started having issues. First was my bluetooth headphones that were charging tried to light the Jeep on fire.
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Second, I got a bad tank of gasoline and was having fuel delivery issues. I carry spare filters. Replaced the filter in a gas station parking lot, still no beans. The Hydramat pickup in the tank must be clogged.
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Luckily I know some awesome people. Adam Dorey and crew were able to point me in the direction of a new Hydramat in stock, only had to backtrack an hour. Plus they helped me drop the tank and change it in their air conditioned shop. Talk about awesome people!
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North pole, huh?
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There's what I was after. This is the ticket booth for Pikes Peak. Always wanted to drive up to the top with a hot rod.
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Unfortunately they were not letting the public drive to the summit due to construction. HOWEVER. I was able to convince the lady to pull some strings and give me a Summit Pass. Would've been a major bummer to drive all that way just to come up a few miles short.
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These two were very nice but absolutely insane. They made the summit of over 14,000 feet on bicycles unassisted.
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No breathtaking views up at the summit because of the construction but I bribed my way into getting a picture in front of the sign.
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Got the sticker to prove I was there.
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Look at that barometric pressure!
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The descent.
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Made it to Mexico.... er.... Texas.
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We managed to get a little cruising in this Spring before they locked Michigan down because some idiots in China wouldn't quit eating bats.
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You look to be having a blast out there! I'd never build a high end car again. I want something I can beat the piss out of and leave in the rain!

Seriously! Glad you had a great road trip.

Thanks guys! And yes, having a car that you're not concerned with being perfect is the best thing ever! Good (relatively) cheap fun. I will never go back to owning a car I have to pamper.