"Live" from the Western Swing

Ed Carpenter · 07-12-2010, 01:06 AM

Jeff with a Jerico and a Long V-Gate shifter you won't miss a gear. Ed

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Originally Posted by Jeff Goss

I would LOVE to race a 4 speed. However, as someone who has missed the 2-3 shift in his 4 speed 68 GTO many times, I gotta say I am just not talented enough to be competitive.

I guess a Jerico and an Advanced Clutch might fix it, but just don't have the bucks to try....

Larry Hill · 07-12-2010, 09:40 AM

We are back on the road this morning after spending the night at a Walmart in Portland after having dinner with my cousin, Marylou. They ran us out of one Walmart, but the nice guard told us where we could go about 15 miles away.

We are now in Salem, OR and just passed a sign that said we were crossing the 45th parallel which is halfway between the North Pole and the Equator. See I am even learning geography along the way.

And now for other things seen along the road--Last evening while we were exiting to go to Walmart, a smaller SUV pulled up next to us and honked the horn. We looked over and to our surprise she was flashing her big breasts at us and shaking them at us like she was trying to make butter!!! Needless to say Larry honked back. Larry said he felt like Chevy Chase in "Family Vacation". But he said it did kinda cheered him up after having his nose rubbed in it by Kevin Cour. The reason he says he rubbed his nose in it, he got out there and just played with Larry, backing into him. Larry says if you are going to beat him at least give him his money's worth.

Speaking of super-charged Mustangs--we just met one with its blue lights flashing. They are the unmarked police cars in Oregon!

Chris Hill · 07-12-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

And now for other things seen along the road--Last evening while we were exiting to go to Walmart, a smaller SUV pulled up next to us and honked the honk. We looked over and to our surprise she was flashing her big breasts at us and shaking them at us like she was trying to make butter!!! Needless to say Larry honked back. Larry said he felt like Chevy Chase in "Family Vacation".

Come on Dad, we need pictures!

Larry Hill · 07-12-2010, 04:33 PM

We are in Weed, CA just having a high old time. I would write more, but now we're hungry!!

It has been quite a drive today. Lots of 1000'-4000' climbs, then 6% grades back downhill. Just passed Mt. Shasta. Its elevation is over 14,000'.

I have taken a lot of pics today out the window. If any of them come out, I will post them tonight.

danny waters sr · 07-12-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

We are in Weed, CA just having a high old time. I would write more, but now we're hungry!!

It has been quite a drive today. Lots of 1000'-4000' climbs, then 6% grades back downhill. Just passed Mt. Shasta. Its elevation is over 14,000'.

I have taken a lot of pics today out the window. If any of them come out, I will post them tonight.

Wow lot of elevation .Have you checked your race car to see if it is still breathing lol. Keep the stories coming .I'm headed to Grand Bend Canada this weekend for the IHRA Nitro (NATIONALS).Good luck to you and Patsy this week.

Larry Hill · 07-12-2010, 07:15 PM

We will be there in a couple of hours.

For a little recap of Seattle:

We met a lot of really nice people there. The 1st people we met were Dave and Lyn Rastad from Canada. He drives Shawn Kvaas's N/SA Pontiac. It was fun talking with them, plus he has a bunch of Mopars.

Then we met Phillip Marvetz and his wife Kelly. He has a Coronet with a Nascar hemi. He was telling us about all the stuff he buys on E-bay. They introduced us to the really cool people from Canada that brought in their cars and golf carts. Steve and Vicki--it was fun to meet them, too. They also introduced us to the Tiki bar people, Brad and Fran and the blender people Terry and Becky. Now that was the happening place to be! Belle Rose has nothing on these party-ers. Buckners--you would have loved the blender!

We also met lots of other really nice racers, and also Division 7 Director Mike Rice. If anyone is considering going to Seattle next year, I would highlly recommend it. But be sure you stop by the Tiki Bar at the 1000'.

07-12-2010, 07:17 PM

Man Larry... You just about gave us 427/425 guys a cardiac! AT&T made some money yesterday... Shasta and the lake are gorgeous this time of year. Wait till you get down past the Sac River a ways, It dries up quick! I will stop by Friday to visit.

Barry

Stan Perry · 07-12-2010, 08:18 PM

Larry and Patsy, I would just like to say THANK YOU for the reports and pics. Have fun and be safe. Please keep on reporting and keeping us informed.. I think National Dragster should put you on the payroll.......

Alan Roehrich · 07-12-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Hill

Come on Dad, we need pictures!

Chris, I'm betting Mom had the camera. But you can always dream.

07-12-2010, 09:40 AM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,654 Likes: 1,945 Liked 10,783 Times in 2,242 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing We are back on the road this morning after spending the night at a Walmart in Portland after having dinner with my cousin, Marylou. They ran us out of one Walmart, but the nice guard told us where we could go about 15 miles away. We are now in Salem, OR and just passed a sign that said we were crossing the 45th parallel which is halfway between the North Pole and the Equator. See I am even learning geography along the way. And now for other things seen along the road--Last evening while we were exiting to go to Walmart, a smaller SUV pulled up next to us and honked the horn. We looked over and to our surprise she was flashing her big breasts at us and shaking them at us like she was trying to make butter!!! Needless to say Larry honked back. Larry said he felt like Chevy Chase in "Family Vacation". But he said it did kinda cheered him up after having his nose rubbed in it by Kevin Cour. The reason he says he rubbed his nose in it, he got out there and just played with Larry, backing into him. Larry says if you are going to beat him at least give him his money's worth. Speaking of super-charged Mustangs--we just met one with its blue lights flashing. They are the unmarked police cars in Oregon! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 07-12-2010 at 09:51 PM.

07-12-2010, 04:33 PM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,654 Likes: 1,945 Liked 10,783 Times in 2,242 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing We are in Weed, CA just having a high old time. I would write more, but now we're hungry!! It has been quite a drive today. Lots of 1000'-4000' climbs, then 6% grades back downhill. Just passed Mt. Shasta. Its elevation is over 14,000'. I have taken a lot of pics today out the window. If any of them come out, I will post them tonight. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-12-2010, 07:15 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,654 Likes: 1,945 Liked 10,783 Times in 2,242 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing We will be there in a couple of hours. For a little recap of Seattle: We met a lot of really nice people there. The 1st people we met were Dave and Lyn Rastad from Canada. He drives Shawn Kvaas's N/SA Pontiac. It was fun talking with them, plus he has a bunch of Mopars. Then we met Phillip Marvetz and his wife Kelly. He has a Coronet with a Nascar hemi. He was telling us about all the stuff he buys on E-bay. They introduced us to the really cool people from Canada that brought in their cars and golf carts. Steve and Vicki--it was fun to meet them, too. They also introduced us to the Tiki bar people, Brad and Fran and the blender people Terry and Becky. Now that was the happening place to be! Belle Rose has nothing on these party-ers. Buckners--you would have loved the blender! We also met lots of other really nice racers, and also Division 7 Director Mike Rice. If anyone is considering going to Seattle next year, I would highlly recommend it. But be sure you stop by the Tiki Bar at the 1000'. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-12-2010, 07:17 PM	#7
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Man Larry... You just about gave us 427/425 guys a cardiac! AT&T made some money yesterday... Shasta and the lake are gorgeous this time of year. Wait till you get down past the Sac River a ways, It dries up quick! I will stop by Friday to visit. Barry Last edited by Barry Polley; 07-12-2010 at 08:23 PM.

07-12-2010, 08:18 PM	#8
Stan Perry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville Tenn. Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Larry and Patsy, I would just like to say THANK YOU for the reports and pics. Have fun and be safe. Please keep on reporting and keeping us informed.. I think National Dragster should put you on the payroll.......