Dirttrack510 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 So far we're in Death Valley, CA.... I gotta say, this desert shit sucks. We have to keep stopping to let the engine cool down. It's fucking hot out here. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Dude you should take a detour to Cabazon CA, it`s where those dinosaurs that Peewee sat in.. in Peewees big adventure although there aint much else but that there.. And man you better make a thread of this trip ..with so many pictures, it will need it`s own Photobucket account.. Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I think when I get home i'm gonna do a road trip page and put a link for it on this page for anyone that wants to see the oic's. I've taken close to 300 pics since st.louis, but a lot of them are from the JCCS. I was really thrilled to get the farthest driven award, although a couple people got upset about it being my first JCCS & I got a plaque. A lot of people didn't believe we drove it, but the proof is in the oic's that i'll be posting soon. Also it was great to meet several Ratsun members, thanks to everyone who came by my car to say hello. Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Seriously?? They got pissed because someone drove further than them? What a bunch of whiners! Get a life! Glad to hear the trip is going well and your having a great time. Looking forward to all the pics. Quote Link to comment
ninjabortion Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 That is awesome man, maybe next year we can caravan from amarillo if my car is up to it :P Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'd love to caravan with someone next year if I can make it again. I wish I had gotten my front end completely rebuilt before the trip this year. I actually ate up a brand new pair for front tires driving to California and had to get another set for the trip home. lol... I'm heading out tomorrow morning, Tuesday. So keep wishing us luck and hopefully we'll be home by Thursday. I gotta admit I'm not looking forward to the Death Valley portion of the trip again though. Thanks again to all the Ratsun people who stopped by to check out the my "RATSUN". I hope to see you all again next year and I'll be posting pics soon. :D Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm kinda pissed now... I was on my way home with the car and my lower alternator bolt vibrated out, so I had to pull over and make a temporary repair to finish driving home and .... lost my phone on the side of the highway!!! I'm so pissed, I lost all my road trip photos and pics from the JCCS. My son took some with his phone, so he's gonna email them to me so I can post some pics, but I lost about 300 photos. The car is now back safe and sound at home and other than the bolt problem, it performed great. I drove it over 6000 miles in about a weeks time. :D So, if anyone ever tells you "you can't drive a classic car on a road trip", prove em' wrong. :fu: Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Ok... New problem:-( i keep snapping off that damn lower alternator bolt., I'm running an L18 with a stock alternator. I've heard of this problem before is there a fix for it? I've tried grade 8 bolts and had no luck. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 wow really? Putting to much tension on it? Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm leaving slack in the belt. I think it's Because my car is so low and my suspension is so stiff. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 My truck rides around on the bump stops in front and back, it slams on every little bump. It doesn't break. Maybe try a different alt bracket, there are a few different styles Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Ok Quote Link to comment
Boaty Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Cried because they didn't get the distance award? That's... awesome. Hahahaha. Not something you hear every day! "You didn't drive farther from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!derp!!!!!!!" Project is coming along quite nicely... I wonder if those carpet kits are still available by chance? Think when the 510 goes into the body shop and I get my interior stuff prepared, that carpet kit will be on my list of things to buy! Good job! Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Yes they are.Contact 71Dimer on here. Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Cried because they didn't get the distance award? That's... awesome. Hahahaha. Not something you hear every day! "You didn't drive farther from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!derp!!!!!!!" I'm gonna try to make the trek to the JCCS again next year. Hopefully in a 620, towing one of my 510 dirt track race cars. I guess I'll really piss the guy off if I happen to get two awards. :rofl: lol... Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Man,, your cross country trek just to go to a car show, makes me feel inadequate as a 510 owner. Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 lol... There are absolutely no classic import anything shows here in the midwest that I've found. It was well worth the trip. Keep in mind I allowed two weeks for the trip out and back, so I could take my time and enjoy the scenery along the way. I'm still pretty bummed about loosing my phone and all my photos though. I guess that gives me an excuse to try to do it all again next year. :D Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 just remember digital camera (slr prefered for oic quality) :cool: Quote Link to comment
Drive510 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I just read through your build. Sweet project. I'll be frequenting this thread. Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks Quote Link to comment
ninjabortion Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 just remember digital camera (slr prefered for oic quality) :cool: there is irony in a forum devoted to cheap car fun mentality asking people to take pics with bling cameras haha Quote Link to comment
imtb Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hey Charlie, How long did it take you to unload the parts wagon? Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 4 hours! IT WAS A NIGHTMARE!!! all those casters snapped off, so i had to completely empty it and move it 2" at a time, using my cherry picker and a car jack, but i got it done. Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 SCORE!!! I got on craigslist today and found a set of four American Racing ET slot mags for $60.00!!! I hauled ass over there and grabbed em' up. With a little polishing they'll look awesome on the car. Quote Link to comment
Twodoordime Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Ive been scrapping those wheels. Didnt know they were still worth anything. Thanks for letting me know they are saleable think i still have a couple sets. Goodjob on the car. Quote Link to comment
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