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    5/23/2021 6:01 PM  #1

    MS
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    Got home safely from the bash

    Drove most of the way in intermittent rain. New wiper system sure came in handy.
    657 miles round trip. 

    BearingBob got long distance award in his 69 sportsroof. I think his was 1,757 one way!!!   If you weren’t there, you missed an opportunity to check out all his custom fabrication and suspension work while his car was getting an alignment check on Ed’s four post lift.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    5/23/2021 6:04 PM  #2

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    I loved getting to see his bottom. LOL

     

    5/23/2021 6:06 PM  #3

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    It was a great couple of days.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    5/23/2021 7:10 PM  #4

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    And I had to settle for local show at a Ford dealer Saturday. A near by friend talked me into going so he could show off his 70 Boss 302 after 4 yrs of his very personal hard work. It was a bucket of rust where he needed a tetanus booster too start. A lot of cars winners in the club membership that were just so so,  and a top dealer best of show award for new fresh out the door GT they sold a few weeks ago.
     It's just the way it is. Drive it and enjoy it. That's the best award......

     

    5/23/2021 8:27 PM  #5

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    Ya John, it was a really good time. Thanks again Steve for starting this Bash thingy, and for the kind words.

    Steve-G wrote:

    I loved getting to see his bottom. LOL

    I should've kept an eye on you Steve under the car

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    5/24/2021 4:59 AM  #6

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    Made it back around 2:30, what again was a GREAT BASH! 

    Thank you Anna & Ed 👏

    Life is too short to drive a boring car😎
     

    5/24/2021 7:41 AM  #7

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    13 hours is how long it took to get home. The worst drivers are in Colorado

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    5/24/2021 8:38 AM  #8

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    RV6 wrote:

    13 hours is how long it took to get home. The worst drivers are in Colorado

     
    Glad you’re back in Colorado Gary.😁
    We should do this again next year.

     

    5/24/2021 6:54 PM  #9

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    Glad you had a safe trip.And glad I got the opportunity to meet you  and everyone else .We!I worth the time and effort to get car ready. Hopefully I make the next one.

    If its worth doing do it right !
     

    5/24/2021 8:22 PM  #10

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    RV6 wrote:

    13 hours is how long it took to get home. The worst drivers are in Colorado

    It took me 12 hours from my house to Mustangteves house Carrollton Ga to Carrollton Texas back when I drove.
     

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    5/24/2021 9:06 PM  #11

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    Kudos to Ed and Anna Benton for a wonderful time hosting the Mustang Steve Bash; topped off with 50 pizzas Ed cooked in his outdoor pizza oven; Spectacular!

    Mustang Steve Bash in Gruene, Texas September29-30, 2023
     

    5/24/2021 9:42 PM  #12

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    We made in home in 50 minutes. Driving in rain on a slick highway dodging cars that were rubber necking a rear end collision. The wipers worked perfectly, the brakes were a little grabby for some reason. Great bash ya'll! Looking forward to the next already. Thanks again Ed and Anna.

    70, ragtop 351W/416 stroker Edel Performer heads w pro flow 4, Comp roller 35-421-8. T5
     

    5/25/2021 12:00 AM  #13

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    Sure wish I could've gone. Hopefully there will be another Bash. Hopefully everyone makes it home safe and sound..

     

    5/25/2021 9:59 PM  #14

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    RV6 wrote:

    13 hours is how long it took to get home. The worst drivers are in Colorado

    It took me 12 hours from my house to Mustangteves house Carrollton Ga to Carrollton Texas back when I drove.
     

    I know..........I followed ye!
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    Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
     

    5/27/2021 10:48 PM  #15

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    RV6 wrote:

    13 hours is how long it took to get home. The worst drivers are in Colorado

    You apparently have not driven in Kalifornistan.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    5/29/2021 9:40 PM  #16

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    Made it home this evening about 8:15 pm with great driving weather today.

    Only had a couple of problems on road trip.

    1) slightly loose upper control arms....no shims lost to my knowledge
    2) flat tire in downtown San Antonio (big screw)
    3) rim cosmetically damaged during flat repair
    4) avoided semi tire catastrophic failure...across all lanes of traffic...quick egress to access road exit...I really like my brakes
    5) got to take all 4 cloverleaf exits due to miscommunication...just to go straight in Wisconsin ..we laughed about it too.  Better than going straight and drive 10 miles to turn around.  Texas highways are the best with access roads.

    According to factory odometer 4017 miles...I believe is slightly less.

    We had a wonderful time.

     

    5/29/2021 10:36 PM  #17

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    Glad to know you guys got home safe. Sounds like y’all had a great time with minor difficulties.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    5/30/2021 12:14 AM  #18

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    Good to hear ya made it home safe and sound Dan. It was great to see you again, and to meet Diane.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    5/30/2021 6:00 AM  #19

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    Glad you were able to avoid all the idiots.  GPS is great but will sure lead you down the garden path if you miss an instruction. We missed Hwy 380 in Denton and after motoring along for an hour, realized we were going to Oklahoma City...Naw, That added about 30 minutes to our trip...but not too many idiots.
    Great to see you and meet Diane.  I hope she had a good time with the ladies.
    I also want to compliment you on your car.  You've done some very nice work there, Dan, as that trip proved.
     

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    5/30/2021 6:50 AM  #20

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    Glad you made it safely home to Yooperville....

     

    5/30/2021 6:56 AM  #21

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    Bearing Bob wrote:

    RV6 wrote:

    13 hours is how long it took to get home. The worst drivers are in Colorado

    You apparently have not driven in Kalifornistan.

     
    Or Massachusetts.

     

    5/30/2021 9:39 AM  #22

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    Dianne had a wonderful time with the ladies and drooling over the cars....my words.

    Forgot to mention the overheating problem in Austin.

    The RTV and vacuum cap on foxbody heater hard line on intake let go while idling in parking lot.
    Dianne really enjoyed the heater in Texas heat...Not...but she understood why.
    What a trooper she is.

    Simple temporary fix was 1/4” heater hose and 1/4-20 bolt with hose clamps.
    Good enough to keep us moving along until we get home.
    Of course, flat tire was next problem...as I told Dianne...at least it didn’t overheat😁

    Thanks for compliments and really enjoyed the visit and meals too.

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    5/30/2021 9:46 AM  #23

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    Re: Got home safely from the bash

    Loss of AC will cause screechy noises from the right side of the car...been there.  Lost AC due to switch failure 1/2 hour out of Amarillo on the way to the Wimberly Bash. 

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    5/31/2021 9:16 AM  #24

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    A/C worked well, even better after blocking off old accelerator pedal hole in firewall with some aluminum foil.

    I had a block off plate already made too.

    The water pump gasket seep, power steering leak, A/C install, oil change, top off transmission had priority before leaving.

     

     

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