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Perhaps T-shirts for the ones who travel the farthest [no truck entered], so the event could gain recognition in their home land when the shirts are worn?
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Well, that's a different subject. But while on it, I do have t-shirts planned for those that help with the show, which I think will include the travelers.
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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Ok, thanks for the input. That makes one less issue I have to wrestle with if I can just go with what I have. But, I'll consider the interior as well.
As for the extra 100 miles, I think that's icing on the cake.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile
Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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I give up [regarding competing with Jonathan}... I think I will just fly in!!!  |
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I think David was just funning. But, if you want to fly in I can pick you up at the airport - assuming it isn't the day of the show. (Or, for that matter, Friday afternoon very late. We are having a lot of people over to the house and I'll be picking up the Mac's BBQ, etc.)
However, you would miss those side trips. Like the one off US60 on 9 Mile Road that did dump you out at Ralston. Then across the river and you picked up OK20. And in the Arkansas river bottom you did get into some rather large insects. 
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile
Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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Hasn't Chris spent "extra time" several times when taking the shortcut? Hmmm???
And, yes, Gary. I was "funning". I will be flying low on the radar @ 60-65mph. |
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Chris doesn't have "a" short cut. He's figured out several of them - apparently because he doesn't believe his GPS.
One was to take the business route into Ponca City, wherein he got lost. He called me from a Conoco gas station I used to drive by on my way to work every day, so I told him how to come on to Skiatook. So, maybe flying IS better for him? 
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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At least on a plane, he will not have to go off the beaten path seeking 100% premium gasoline.
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I forgot that ....... "reason". (I almost called it an "excuse", but decided I shouldn't.
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Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile
Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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In reply to this post by 1986F150Six
LOL!!!!!!
Yeah, I've taken some unexpected detours over the years, that Conoco station is a tiny shack on a street corner but with some very friendly people! None of whom could tell me how to get to Skiatook, a foreign place to them. Seriously. And some detours in Kansas, yes, on the hunt for non-ethanol, high-octane gasoline, the SHO loves that stuff. But I probably won't take one this year, I don't trust either of them for a trip like that at this point. My mom's boring Altima will have to do. The truck gets 10 MPG, the gasoline cost would be twice what it normally is - about the price of a plane ticket & back. ;) I guess I could put a bra on it, combined with some headlight covers & whatnot in an attempt to help aerodynamics.
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In reply to this post by ctubutis
You do have experience with bras, don't you, Chris? 
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Grumpin - A big difference is that I have a T19 and you have the C6. The unlocked torque converter plus the other, pretty serious, inefficiencies in the C6 can account for up to 2 MPG of loss. Not saying don't come as I'd love to meet you, but 10 - 11 MPG may be all yours is good for.
 Vinny - You've stumbled onto a good route, assuming you don't want to be on the turnpike/interstate. I'm originally from Arkansas City, KS and have driven those roads many, many times. The route you outlined is through some of the better countryside in that part of Kansas. But if you want to make time, I35 to US60 to either 18 & then 20 or 99 to 20 is the faster way. And, the shirt size, and implied offer to help, is noted. Thanks! David - Good one!
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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Let me know when you get to town. The 12th is Wednesday and we have church that evening. But others may be coming in on Thursday and we could get together here at the house & shop then as well as during the day on Friday. Then Friday evening we plan to have a dinner at our house for all those who've come from afar, so please plan on that as well.
As for working, my intent is to have some highly-visible shirts made so that those coming into the show can find one of us that knows what is going on. (Which tells me that I need to think through what is going on and cover that with y'all on Friday evening.  ) Then, when you wear the shirt "back home" people will ask questions.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile
Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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