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Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 531992)

Somewhere in the CA desert.....

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps6de14a51.jpg

She looks awfully clean... :headscratch:

you guy's kicked butt after a delayed start!

Cool beans. I spy a 5 guys in the back ground. Awesome burgers!

Glad you guys made it back to Cali safely. Enjoyed following along.

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Originally Posted by kmdracer (Post 532011)

Cool beans. I spy a 5 guys in the back ground. Awesome burgers!

Aw man, don't get that 5 Guys conversation started, its worth a couple pages.LOL

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Originally Posted by 57hemicuda (Post 532023)

Aw man, don't get that 5 Guys conversation started, its worth a couple pages.LOL

Wink wink, nudge nudge. Lol

Hearty congrats Flash and Rob. :thumbsup:

Hopefully when all the details come out that are fit for public consumption, it will be a lesson to all those who are seriously considering following in your tire tracks.

:innocent:

:D

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 527236)

Okay --- this sounds like we need to put in some votes -- which would be way more interesting than what Charley is going to get for The Mule!

#1 - How many miles before the first breakdown

1A) - How many miles from civilization and no cell service will they be

#2 - Actual MPG for total trip

#3 - Miles per quarts of oil

#4 - Cost of kidney replacement

#5 - If they go to Austin - will they or will they not finally eat at The Salt Lick

[QUOTE=califconstruct;527249]Cool... looks like a fun trip. At least you'll get to visit several mechanic, and auto-parts locations. Make sure you take plenty of tools and your AAA card to tow that Ford!! :) Wouldn't hurt to throw a bike up on that Thule rack to pedal your way to the next stop, when it breaks down. :lol:

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Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 527255)

A couple you left out:

Avg MPH
Max speed obtained
Lbs. of fuel

$ in repair parts

$ in repair labor
# of texts
# of Starbuck stops

Geographical point at which they bag it and put it on a transport and fly home.

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Originally Posted by 96z28ss (Post 527279)

You guys have some big balls taking a truck that probably has never been out of the state on a huge road trip like this, and not only that hauling a car back on it.

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Originally Posted by glassman (Post 527287)

Plus ya got the Thule racks up top so you can take bikes along so you want have a long walk in the middle of bum f....k with no celll service....I see it as a win-win...

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Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 527323)

Fly in, hop in, turn the key and drive it HOME..WHERE'S THE CONFUSION??? :headscratch:

Nice truck, now put a Duramax eng in it

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 527420)

Call me if you need me to come with the hauler and haul y'all....

The verbal abuse will be free of charge.

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Originally Posted by Ketzer (Post 527449)

Gonna be a fantastic memory to have! Whether the trip goes smooth or rough...!

I'm just east of Memphis, very close to I-40. Beale Street has already been mentioned along with Graceland for touristy stuff. There are plenty of good BBQ joints around town along with Italian, Korean, Ethiopian, you name it.

I have welders, compressor and tools. A large shop you could drive into with a lift. A local good friend that is a dyed-in-the-wool Ford fanatic with probably a spare everything for that truck.

Safe travels and look me up if I can help!

Jeff-

Am I the only one that knew they'd make it without a hitch?? (AKA BREAKING DOWN) SHAME ON ALL YOU NAY SAYERS!! ;)

That old Ford is like the...

Jer,

Regarding the not breaking down, I know you've been right before. :D

But...check out what ACTUALLY happened after they picked up the ole girl...lol

It's good they decided to spend the better part of 2 days fixing a bunch of things.

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Originally Posted by cosmo meantit (Post 532108)

Very true :waveflag: , but it never was towed and never 'brokedown" on the road, she came in running and left running . Even though it's a Ford... I knew the old gal would be reliable, What's that O'L SAYN.... BUILT FORD TOUGH :headscratch: :relax: ..NOW CAN WE GET BACK TO THE ABUSE IN BUILD THREADS :rules: