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Greg
Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 490 Location: Jefferson, GA
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 6:34 pm Post subject: our epic road trip |
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We took the bus to northern Tennessee this past weekend (8-1). The show gearz was having an open house and I've been a fan for a while so we packed up and took off.
We stopped at Nibbles on the way. A tiny restaurant run by Al. He had some jalapeno relish that was awesome.
On the way up, there were some big mountains for the bus, but 3rd gear works great I'm really glad I had the CHT gauge--really kept me from burning up the engine.
We camped a couple miles from the Gearz shop on Thursday night. We don't stick out at all
Couple of pictures of the car show Fri.
Which one of these doesn't belong
Our bus at the show...
They gave us arm bands when we got to the gate and our studio tour was based off the color of the band. We were in the first tour. I was surprised how personable Stacey David was during the tour. He talked to us like fellow car guys just standing around shooting the bull. He discussed some of the builds he was proud of then asked questions about our rides. I had a VW shirt on so he knew the bus was ours. We chatted a bit about it before the tour / during the tour.
A couple of years ago, my wife had put together a scrap book of when I restored the beetle. We took that for him to sign. It was kind of fitting. He sort of got me back into cars and getting the beetle out. He always had a segment on his show entitled "What Are You Working On?" Where he features a viewer's car, truck, etc. Then at the end of the show he'd always say something like "well, you've seen what so-n-so is working on, you've seen my projects. Now get on there and work on something!" So I did.
After the tour was over, the car show was kind of winding down, and I figured that was it but I was surprised to see Stacey kind of working his way down the line of cars, chatting with the owners, taking pictures etc.
He loved the fact that we had something unique and uncommon. He actually started in the car world by working on his sister's '63 beetle.
A little side trip to get some kayaking in
mmm, Dinner is served. (on our way to Sweetwater, TN. to visit the lost sea)
This is our 2nd night camping. After the car show Fri, we drove from Nashville to Sweetwater. Which was about 3 hours in a regular car so bus time was about 5
This was where we ran into some big mountains and naturally...at night Lot 'O time in 3rd gear.
This was also around the time I forgot my gas cap. It's currently at some gas station in middle ten
Tennessee's version of the worlds largest ball of twine it's actually pretty cool. Check it out if you are in the area. it's about an hour north of Chattanoga on 75.
http://www.thelostsea.com/
And finally, we ate at on the border, literally, of GA/TN. They had a great Po Boy.
If you've read this far, I'm impressed and thank you. The bus did great. We used/dripped 2 quarts of oil. Lost one gas cap , and drove at least 700 miles. All without a working/reliable oil pressure gauge or light. (I know not the smartest but I wasn't going to tent camp) .) _________________ 1969 Beetle
1974 Westy FI Conversion
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Johnny
Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 93 Location: Hephzibah,Ga.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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That looks like a pretty cool trip.
And the bus blended right in at the show...you guys just had a bigger hood. |
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mackay
Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 73 Location: North High Shoals, GA
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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You know I've still got that extra gas cap if you need it. JM |
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the post Greg. It looks like a great trip. It is always cool to see the attention that VWs get at a muscle car show. _________________ 73 Typ481
76 Westy
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pwmcguire
Joined: 01 Aug 2012 Posts: 34 Location: Kennesaw GA.
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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that's cool, I like Stacy David , that would have been fun to do. |
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Clyde
Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Athens
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome! I really need to check the site more often. _________________ '69 Bug, 1776, dual kadrons, Web 111 cam
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Thang
Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 269 Location: Buchanan, GA
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like a great trip! _________________ '58 RHD 2110cc Beetle
'78 Riviera Bus
'74 Standard Beetle
'71 Super Beetle Convertible
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