It was a great day for a pre-fall-cruise, little wet at first but the weather improved and the camaraderie was excellent. Good roads, cars ran great, lot of thumbs up. Angie and I discussed the fact that thirty years ago we where cruising around in the same El Camino.
Still trying to understand how Mitch spun his tires at 50 MPH when he passed the mini-van. I did notice that when I passed the van Jon seemed to be drafting me, we where trying to make some room for the others I think, it seemed Tom could not get around the mini-van. Mitch I really want to know how you did that.
I think we learned what went well and where we can improve some things, looks like the fall cruise should be great.
Great turn out, eight very nice cars. Professional pix to come I am sure.
Answer up folks, I got 15.5799 MPH.
69SSConv said
Sep 4, 2011
We had a great time as well. Looking forward to the next one. With our long drive to the starting point, we put on nearly 300 miles for the day. I checked my mileage and I got 15.857 MPG.
John D said
Sep 4, 2011
Sheryl & I had to cut out at the mid-point (Wabasha) and head back home, but as stated a great run.
We even gave the Wabasha Campground a free parade of American Muscle thanks to my GPS .
But hey, we drove in the rain, AND on a gravel road - so ppppttthhhht to anyone who says the cars are a bunch of trailer-queens!
23 MPG
-- Edited by John D on Sunday 4th of September 2011 07:41:30 PM
gearlube said
Sep 4, 2011
I still feel the rumbling in my head...like when you get off a boat and still feel the side to side...great time today. This is what it's all about. Good friends, fast cars.....
SShink said
Sep 4, 2011
12 Hours later from the start of the day... and just put the Chevelle away for the night. Haven't filled up yet after the cruise, so I don't know the mileage and don't really care as all the fun Tina and I had today is worth getting big block mileage!
That '10 %' rain just wouldn't leave us alone, but it turned out to be a nice afternoon. As Kevin said, everyone ran great with no mishaps which is a good day in my book.
Great turnout and thanks to everyone that made it. Another life moment thanks to a common interest with a bunch of good people.
The 'driver' meeting:
Queued up waiting to leave:
1st Stop in Red Wing:
The breezy lunch bunch:
Wisconsin side of the Mississippi by Pepin:
Jon H said
Sep 4, 2011
Great day and good friends. Sure am glad there were no mechanical issues for anyone. I guess I need a fourth gear, I only got 12.2 mpg.
Lost in the 60s said
Sep 4, 2011
I had a good time as well, especially all the thumbs up in the campground...
I really need to get the hood on so it looks "normal" in the group shots.
69SSConv said
Sep 5, 2011
This is some pictures Lisa took!
69SSConv said
Sep 5, 2011
One of these is for Tom. Pictures by Lisa
Chad said
Sep 9, 2011
Good job on the pics. Chad will be excited to see these. Looking forward to the fall cruise! Shawna
Still trying to understand how Mitch spun his tires at 50 MPH when he passed the mini-van. I did notice that when I passed the van Jon seemed to be drafting me, we where trying to make some room for the others I think, it seemed Tom could not get around the mini-van. Mitch I really want to know how you did that.
I think we learned what went well and where we can improve some things, looks like the fall cruise should be great.
Great turn out, eight very nice cars. Professional pix to come I am sure.
Answer up folks, I got 15.5799 MPH.
Sheryl & I had to cut out at the mid-point (Wabasha) and head back home, but as stated a great run.
.
We even gave the Wabasha Campground a free parade of American Muscle thanks to my GPS
But hey, we drove in the rain, AND on a gravel road - so ppppttthhhht to anyone who says the cars are a bunch of trailer-queens!
23 MPG
-- Edited by John D on Sunday 4th of September 2011 07:41:30 PM
12 Hours later from the start of the day... and just put the Chevelle away for the night. Haven't filled up yet after the cruise, so I don't know the mileage and don't really care as all the fun Tina and I had today is worth getting big block mileage!
That '10 %' rain just wouldn't leave us alone, but it turned out to be a nice afternoon. As Kevin said, everyone ran great with no mishaps which is a good day in my book.
Great turnout and thanks to everyone that made it. Another life moment thanks to a common interest with a bunch of good people.
The 'driver' meeting:
Queued up waiting to leave:
1st Stop in Red Wing:
The breezy lunch bunch:
Wisconsin side of the Mississippi by Pepin:
I had a good time as well, especially all the thumbs up in the campground...
I really need to get the hood on so it looks "normal" in the group shots.
One of these is for Tom. Pictures by Lisa