Vanishing Point Road Trip • 17 • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **dave-r** » 07 Aug 2009 12:29

drewcrane wrote:
dave-r wrote:So far my understanding is;

3 bodies from Indy to Denver in truck w.trailer

Eddie- Check
Dave- Check
Bob- Check

5 bodies from Dever to GoldField in Challengers and one truck w.trailer?
Eddie- Check
Dave- Check
Bob- Check
Pat - Check
Drew- Check
,we also have gib, and amx jim, gib will offer his driving services, and amx jim says it all , also we might get at least 2 more challengers perhaps 3,so dave your job will be making sure we all speak proper english

So for the moment it is;

3 bodies from Indy to Denver in truck w.trailer;
Eddie
Dave
Bob

7 bodies from Dever to GoldField in Challengers and one truck w.trailer;
Eddie
Dave
Bob
Pat
Drew
Gib
Jim

by **RedRaven** » 07 Aug 2009 12:52

dave-r wrote: He must have had a lot on his plate.

........................to be concerned with your plate!!! :s024:

by **RedRaven** » 07 Aug 2009 13:11

Guys....................................................................................................

Im in the Game.............count me in..........Fook it Im going and thats that she can kick me out the house I dont care. Im booking my flight in the next two or three days.

Its WAR at home with the wife but she just doesnt understand and thinks Im being selfish by doing this.
Ive given her two holidays in the sun this year so its not like she hasnt been away and Im just heading off to goldfield. Shes MAD as hell guys and making all sorts of threats

But Ive been going over this in my head and yes money is very very tight but Ive read this entire thread all 24 pages again and again,the one thing that sticks out in my mind is the idea that it will be a once off gig for some of you guys, bottom line for me is - If I was ever to do this trip I would want to do it with you bunch of crazy Fookers and I would not be able to forgive myself for not jumping at the chance to do this trip with the very guys who have educated me so much on my car, for me not to go when I have the chance to meet you all and experience this journey is unacceptable to me!!!

That makes 8 gunslingers on this epic Vanishing Point Road trip from Newcastle-Dublin-Indiana-Denver-GoldField and back again!!!

by **RedRaven** » 07 Aug 2009 13:24

So for the moment it is;

4 bodies from Indy to Denver in truck w.trailer;
Eddie
Dave
Bob
Wayne

8 bodies from Dever to GoldField in Challengers and one truck w.trailer;
Eddie
Dave
Bob
Pat
Drew
Gib
Jim
Wayne

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 13:36

Oh Man,,I cant believe it!!! Are you serious Wayne? This is great news dude. We are gonna laugh and have a blast the whole time!! Poor Dave. :s024:

You guys are IN for a real treat :V8:

Are you going to arrive with Dave on Sept. 26 at Indy International AirPort? Dont worry Wayne,,I've been at WAR with my ol lady for decades. Women like to 'train' their men the world over. I like to throw em under the tr....... :lol:

by **RedRaven** » 07 Aug 2009 13:40

Yes Eddie I am going, we are gonna have a ball mate, Im looking at flying in on the friday 25th evening time as the 26th flights come in after Daves and I dont want to slow down the show. :thumbsup:

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 13:48

RedRaven wrote:Yes Eddie I am going, we are gonna have a ball mate, Im looking at flying in on the friday 25th evening time as the 26th flights come in after Daves and I dont want to slow down the show.

Cool, I'll be there to pick you up in person.You can stay with me, I have a room already prepared. Then you can help me load the car,,of course we'll have to run it around a bit before we pick the Gaffer up. Sound OK?

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 13:50

The 'wife' just said,,I hope he likes animals. I said he likes Me and Dave. Whats the difference! :lol:

Let me know your flight number and what AirLines you are flying when you get that info bro. :thumbsup:

by **dave-r** » 07 Aug 2009 13:58

RedRaven wrote:Its WAR at home with the wife but she just doesnt understand and thinks Im being selfish by doing this.

Well actually..... :lol:

Of course it is selfish. If we were not selfish we would sell our toys and spend all our money (read credit in my case) on our wives instead because we love them right?

Being selfish never stopped me doing what I wanted. :lol2:

by **dave-r** » 07 Aug 2009 14:00

Now how am I going to get any sleep with Wayne talking all night? :bonk:

It's going to be a great trip though isn't it? :biggrin:

by **RedRaven** » 07 Aug 2009 14:04

This sounds mad but every time I had a read of this thread it was painful and I would walk away annoyed at myself and angry and now that Im going it doesnt make me feel that way I feel great, Im so energized I could kick somebody...........Wheres my gear Im going training!! :mrgreen:

by **RedRaven** » 07 Aug 2009 14:06

dave-r wrote:Now how am I going to get any sleep with Wayne talking all night?

Dave you wont hear a word out of me........it will take me a week to get over the shock that I actually made it. :s024:

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 14:20

I Cant wait! This is gonna be a BLAST!!

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 14:22

RedRaven wrote:
dave-r wrote:Now how am I going to get any sleep with Wayne talking all night?

Dave you wont hear a word out of me........it will take me a week to get over the shock that I actually made it.

It'll take you guys a week to get over the smell of Indiana Farm Country! :s024:

by **drewcrane** » 07 Aug 2009 14:23

hey wayne you can always book your flight to denver direct ,you decide,this, will be EPIC :s010:

by **drewcrane** » 07 Aug 2009 14:48

dave-r wrote:
drewcrane wrote:
dave-r wrote:So far my understanding is;

3 bodies from Indy to Denver in truck w.trailer

Eddie- Check
Dave- Check
Bob- Check

5 bodies from Dever to GoldField in Challengers and one truck w.trailer?
Eddie- Check
Dave- Check
Bob- Check
Pat - Check
Drew- Check
,we also have gib, and amx jim, gib will offer his driving services, and amx jim says it all , also we might get at least 2 more challengers perhaps 3,so dave your job will be making sure we all speak proper english

So for the moment it is;

3 bodies from Indy to Denver in truck w.trailer;
Eddie
Dave
Bob

7 bodies from Dever to GoldField in Challengers and one truck w.trailer;
Eddie
Dave
Bob
Pat
Drew
Gib
Jim

so now it looks like 8 for sure and possibly 11, oh yea jim is bringing his enclosed trailer so 2 trailers and 2 trucks,and hopefullly 5 challengers

by **dave-r** » 07 Aug 2009 15:03

Crikey!

Now all I need is some women to flirt with and I will be in heaven. :biggrin:

by **RedRaven** » 07 Aug 2009 15:15

Hooters................and 5 Challengers!!! :s003:

We are gonna make the national news...........well maybe just me and Eddie.........all because of that funky cola drink, I bet it makes ya crazy.........what is it again Eddie!!! :lol:

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 15:22

JOLT Cola--All the Sugar and twice the caffeine! :thumbsup:

by **RedRaven** » 07 Aug 2009 15:25

JOLT thats the sh&t haha.........

by **dave-r** » 07 Aug 2009 15:27

Does anyone else think Wayne and Eddie should be traveling seperate from the rest of us? :lol:

by **RedRaven** » 07 Aug 2009 15:31

dave-r wrote:Does anyone else think Wayne and Eddie should be traveling seperate from the rest of us?

Now Dave thats just plain silly, how do expect me and Eddie to drive seperate.................................

I mean how we gonna steer when both of us are in StraightJackets!! :s024:

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 17:04

No Waynes got me hooked on that texting stuff. He's comin with us so I can text him in the seat next to me. :lol:

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 17:05

FBO ECU--It's in there. Sneaky no. :lol:

by **drewcrane** » 07 Aug 2009 18:55

RedRaven wrote:
dave-r wrote:Does anyone else think Wayne and Eddie should be traveling seperate from the rest of us?

Now Dave thats just plain silly, how do expect me and Eddie to drive seperate.................................
all we need is an apple for your mouth and a roll of duct tape to keep it in, if we cant find an apple im sure dave will donate one of his socks,just kidding,hey wayne have you really commited to this, ?do you have the tix yet?MAN IT WILL BE WORTH IT IM SURE!

I mean how we gonna steer when both of us are in StraightJackets!!

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 22:09

Well it runs great,, never this powerful before! I threw a fan belt on my test when the outboard linkage came apart. I have a MoPar perf. Spare belt. Had to tow it with my PowerWagon :frown:

by **drewcrane** » 07 Aug 2009 22:25

airfuelEddie wrote:Well it runs great,, never this powerful before! I threw a fan belt on my test when the outboard linkage came apart. I have a MoPar perf. Spare belt. Had to tow it with my PowerWagon

sweet nice to hear you fixed it,get extra belts :thumbsup:

by **Eddie** » 07 Aug 2009 23:44

I have a brand new one, it only uses the one,(1). The car idles and accelerates more 'cleanly' and when the outboards come into play it's quite impressive! Fixed! I do have to remember to tighten the outboard linkage with a fiber washer and self-locking nut. :oops:

by **Jon** » 08 Aug 2009 2:40

dave-r wrote:Does anyone else think Wayne and Eddie should be traveling seperate from the rest of us?

Definitely Rated PG-13 (Parental guidance is suggested.) :lol:

Them big blocks aren't used to revving so go easy on em.

Seriously my dad let me drive his 70 El Camino SS 396 4-speed, beforehand he said "don't over rev it or the belt will come off". No problem I'm just gonna cruise it. And sure enough... :oops:

by **patrick** » 08 Aug 2009 6:41

Wayne
You should fly to Denver direct, on the 27th. It'll give you a break fom all the traveling. You can help me keep Drew company. The other guy's won't get there til' Monday. Food for thought.

By the way, Very Cool you can make it!!!! :thumbsup: