tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42535327644085355912024-03-13T10:54:22.024-04:00Always an adventure.... we Meander in Slow Motion and Lingerawhile.cruising aboard a slow boat..Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.comBlogger541125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-82544274147156677952017-03-01T10:16:00.000-05:002017-03-01T10:16:10.351-05:00Tin Can Tourists pt.2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Starting to see more classic cars pulling campers.<br />
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I think this is a UHaul camper. I like the tip out windows.<br />
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Looks like this would be easy to pull and makes a nice mini tent.<br />
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Jim and I had one like this....but not as pretty.<br />
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I like this one...Trotwood...the windows tip out so can be open in the rain.<br />
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Big campers...little campers...doesn't matter.<br />
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I believe this is a Boler.<br />
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another Boler.....very similar to our Scamp.<br />
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I like this...the little windows on the top open and the side windows tip out...good air flow.<br />
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How about this one.<br />
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This tent folds down into that little trailer and he tows it with that little beetle. How cool is this. The bed is on the trailer.<br />
Go to www.tincantourists.com and look for a meet in your area...you can go through all these campers...gives you a good idea what you might want.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-75231269889848722852017-03-01T09:49:00.000-05:002017-03-01T09:49:58.650-05:00Tin Can Tourists.... Sertoma Youth Ranch Brooksville FL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There were two RPods here...This one had a small slideout and a screenroom that attaches.<br />
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The couple who own this silver trailer did all the work themselves.<br />
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I thought this was pretty cute....little dog with goggles riding in a side car on a motorcycle.<br />
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One of the nice parts of Tin Can Tourists is you do not need to own a vintage camper or motorhome to join.....when they have a meet like this....they also have open house so the public can look inside all of the campers etc. <br />
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<br />Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-34598457938476555312016-12-28T14:04:00.000-05:002016-12-28T14:04:28.512-05:00Christmas Eve....Christmas Day. 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We anchored behind Drigger Island...Saw a big gator on our way in..<br />
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Jim spotted this big one swimming.<br />
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I like these turtles...<br />
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This is a Great Blue Heron....it stands about 5' tall<br />
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Back through the canal<br />
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Here is another big one....got to be at least 12'-13'<br />
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The Elusive Limpkin....Diane's favorite bird.</div>
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How about this guy....look at the size of the mouth.<br />
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Jim got a charge out of the way this big one was sunning.<br />
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This one is not as big as the others...but still could do damage.<br />
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another good sized gator<br />
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Now here is one that would make you want to jump right in the water and go swimming...LOL<br />
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Same gator...different view...just look at those teeth. We see so many people on pontoon boats just jump in the water ....I don't think we would....not after seeing so many big ones.<br />
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We got to our anchorage around noon...these two were checking each other out....decided not to sit around all afternoon so headed to the ramp and pulled out.....a great 2 days on the water and lots of big gators. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-31059903275121923482016-12-27T16:15:00.000-05:002016-12-27T16:15:39.666-05:00Christmas on the St Johns River.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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and another....<br />
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Blue Heron<br />
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another very big one.<br />
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I guess this turtle doesnt realize that gators eat them...but this gator is only about 5-6 feet and the turtle is pretty big.<br />
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This one may be 8 feet.<br />
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We anchored at Drigger Island for the night....Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-20475685309774500612016-08-27T13:42:00.000-04:002016-08-27T13:42:36.749-04:00The new look<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It doesn't look much different than before from this angle.<br />
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The front end is all Hudson.....<br />
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Chrome on the hood....fenders...and on the sides is "Hudson"<br />
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I didn't think I would like all the chrome...but it really does look good...some of it needs to be re-chromed and Jim found a place that can do it....but for now we'll leave it like it is.<br />
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Even looks good under the hood<br />
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The new "medalion"...now he wont have to put a sign on the roof saying "this is not a Mercury"...<br />
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The Hudson has towed this camper over 11,000 miles.....Michigan, NY,VT,NH and places in between. It was a great trip...In MI we even woke up with frost on the Hudson...<br />
We traveled the Skyline Drive....35 mph uphill and downhill and around the peaks....it runs into the Blue Ridge Parkway...45 mph...lots of pull offs on both roads for the views.<br />
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How do you like the mask...When we built the garage it was for our tractor..we were going to have a Needle Palm business. We built it with a roll up door at each end so you could drive in and out the other side...also makes for a nice breeze.<br />
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We left a section at the top open ...Jim screened it to keep birds out but they worked one end open...every now and then he finds a Carolina Wren nest in his shelves.<br />
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looking pretty good...<br />
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still wet so pretty shiny....time for a break...<br />
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washing up the white wall tires....<br />
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now it is ready for head lights....turn signals...bumper and trim<br />
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I kinda like it like this.....starting to look more satin than shiny.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-64626171396268872512016-08-22T12:32:00.000-04:002016-08-22T12:32:22.344-04:00body work and getting ready for paint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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covering and taping everything that isn't going to be painted.<br />
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backed it outside so everything that was repaired would be visible....natural sunlight is best for spotting dents<br />
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after spending time looking it over......<br />
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it was brought inside...sanded <br />
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after sanding it had primer paint on it....Jim then backed it out into the shade and spent hours sanding with fine grit paper to get all the rough spots off.<br />
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this is weeks of work....he has about 400 hrs in it now.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-18192195825708562662016-08-18T12:49:00.000-04:002016-08-18T12:49:08.429-04:00new radiator ..brackets for bumper<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yg7q4C0PX4A/V7MrLmxOJdI/AAAAAAAAMtQ/ItTkWhs72NMGjriutYZagNYKhIT4UUSxgCLcB/s1600/002c.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Once Jim got the radiator back from Ed's Radiator repair shop he had to install it...lots of unhooking and moving parts to get it in.</a> <br />
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He had to modify the shroud and get new hoses.<br />
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Now it's time to weld on the brackets this bumper will bolt to. <br />
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a 2 x 6 and a jack holds it in place while he sets the brackets....<br />
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He's tack welding them ...then he'll remove the jack and 2 x 6 and finish up.<br />
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Jim used to race Top Fuel Dragsters....had to do a lot of the work himself...not like today with a big crew. He also had a shop building super charged engines for street rods....that is what he was doing when I met him...went to lots of car shows.<br />
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Working on the rest of the "bright work".<br />
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It will have a lot more shiny stuff on it than I like but that is what the new/old front end had.<br />
<br />Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-73095563726092148252016-08-13T13:17:00.001-04:002016-08-13T13:17:37.845-04:00Engine & Transmission are in.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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the base of the lights are in.....but had to come out again for installation of adjusters.<br />
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.Jim shined them up and put in adjusters for the headlamps.<br />
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This is what they fit into.<br />
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He even has the shifter installed.<br />
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It all looks pretty easy when reading this...but he has hours and hours in it. Radiator was installed but had a leak. He took the radiator that came with the front end parts to Ed's Radiator Repair. Now he's had to remove the shroud....the transmission coolers and get everything ready to install the new/old radiator...Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-85900320049748732962016-08-11T10:19:00.000-04:002016-08-11T10:19:32.054-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are setting the transmission on the floor. It will be on a jacks and blocked for balance.<br />
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When you don't have a lift you make do with what you have. It ended up on two jacks. Once it was in place and balanced....<br />
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Jim bolted it to the motor mounts...but left it on the engine hoist so I could move it up and down a bit.<br />
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Once the engine was bolted to the mounts...Jim crawled under ....we rolled the car back to the transmission...I got the easy job of either raising the motor up or down and jacking the front of the transmission up...he used two long bolts to get it in place then bolted it together.<br />
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It sounds like an easy job but it took a lot of work on Jim's part...at this point he has over 300 hrs in the repair.<br />
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His specialty is engines....not real fond of body work but he's been at it for several weeks. Once the welding was done he had to do some filling....sanding....filling....sanding...then primer.<br />
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<br />Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-27115468653092835972016-08-06T13:13:00.000-04:002016-08-06T13:13:53.624-04:00Osflow, primer and paint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After the Osflow he used a grey primer that also helps prevent rust...<br />
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Once all those parts were done he used a black primer.<br />
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I guess with all this paint....it will be a keeper.<br />
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Hard at work....Jim puts in more hours than many men half his age...guess it is a labor of love.<br />
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The Scamp camper looks so good following the "49 Hudson down the road. Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-56054888744064097062016-08-05T20:02:00.000-04:002016-08-05T20:02:05.670-04:00Wrecked parts removed.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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He cropped the fenders. They had been customized by the door and no seperations were visible...so instead of messing that up he did it this way.<br />
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Here are the parts he removed.<br />
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Jim did a lot of checking around....called lots of Hudson people and found one who had a front end. He was from Nebraska and was going to the Hudson meet in Chattenooga TN....would bring it and Jim could meet him there. <br />
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Jim unloaded most of the small stuff....but to get the hood out I had to crawl under it and get to the backside to lift it.<br />
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It was all in one piece and they had to take it apart so it would fit in our truck. Here it is laid out on a tarp under the truck port.<br />
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Lots of surface rust so he took it to a friend who had a sand blaster....then put Osflow on it to stop any more rust.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-41681988013114054652016-08-05T13:51:00.000-04:002016-08-05T13:51:36.926-04:00Jim's latest project 8.5.16<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The emergency crew helped him get out of the road...Took these with my phone when I came to tow him home....only a few miles from the house so they let us do it that way.<br />
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We towed our little Scamp camper over 11,000 miles with the Hudson....but never went over 65...guess the drive shaft wasn't balanced for 70.<br />
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Jim remembers a vibration but thought he had a tire going flat....car spun around and hit the guard rail.<br />
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He wasn't hurt but someone who saw it couldn't believe he wasn't...guess they made us tougher...as well as the car...<br />
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Sure did a job on the front end and fender....you can see our Scamp in the background.<br />
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The insurance adjuster said he had to look up Hudson on his phone to see who made it....young guy...<br />
He couldn't believe Jim wasn't hurt either...we told him we were not the kind of people who put on back braces and neck braces to try to rip off an insurance company.<br />
Now it's time to hunt for parts.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-50599210947978994922016-03-14T10:28:00.000-04:002016-03-14T10:46:10.686-04:00St Johns River....day 2 & 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There was a time when we could beach here and walk to the shell mounds or hike around the island. No longer. They want you to enter from the St Johns River side ...this is the Hontoon River side. There is no fee ..so I think they just want to know how many people are out there....they do have bears ...I saw one several years ago while walking our dog.<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tnsPfN21bgk/VubBIFV7REI/AAAAAAAAMhc/uLGJtYrYv5gRS6mr76rzqNnkCqpuU7FaQ/s1600/052c.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tnsPfN21bgk/VubBIFV7REI/AAAAAAAAMhc/uLGJtYrYv5gRS6mr76rzqNnkCqpuU7FaQ/s640/052c.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Once on the St Johns I spotted this boat...looks like a comfy liveaboard and very sea worthy...I could live there! Oh...forgot...no room for the '49 Hudson .<br />
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Ospreys nest on the river signs....the mate flew over us to distract us from the nest.<br />
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These are Storks....they nest in these trees each year.<br />
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This is the first time I've seen them strutting their stuff...trying to entice a mate ..I guess.<br />
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This is the entrance to the Lake Woodruff wildlife area...we were going to try to get to Lake Woodruff but the river is very narrow and weeds can block it.<br />
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Spotted this gator...look at the size of it's head and the depty of it's tail...<br />
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same gator...another view.<br />
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This one was pretty well hiden...would not have seen it had I not been standing in the bow.<br />
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same gator...look at the size of the teeth...<br />
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Couple of turtles sunning.<br />
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We were in a narrow part of the river when we spotted this one.... Jim made a "U" turn so I could get a photo.<br />
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Now he has to get rid of the weeds we picked up.<br />
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another gator that was in the weeds....glad we started looking in them...<br />
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After turning around because of weeds we headed to Butcher's Bend. This is the back of a Manatee. Never did get a good picture of it.<br />
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Another great night on the water...wine on the rear deck....windows open at bedtime ...light blanket.<br />
A little color greeted us in the morning.<br />
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This cruising gator slid by ..checking us out. First time we've seen it in a trip or two thru here.<br />
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We took down the screens and headed for the boat ramp to haul out. This Osprey was one of two sitting there....the mate flew off before I could get a picture.<br />
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Had a great time on the water...did not expect to see many gators because it was windy and overcast most of the time...but did find a few....well worth the trip.<br />
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We got an early start this morning....got the boat launched and headed for Butcher's Bend . Once there we put up the screens and opened the bimini. This C Dory came in a few minutes later...I love these little boats.<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKlozlxlxZk/VuW7ZxhQwAI/AAAAAAAAMfI/nPEQ-EnwfY0cI14lUkO-9JJbEmp4m09kg/s1600/002c.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKlozlxlxZk/VuW7ZxhQwAI/AAAAAAAAMfI/nPEQ-EnwfY0cI14lUkO-9JJbEmp4m09kg/s640/002c.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
After getting everything set up we headed north. This is the entrance to one of our side trips. Saw 3 tour boats here.<br />
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I believe this is a Snowy Egret.<br />
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Diane's favorite bird...the Limpkin. You do not see many of them.<br />
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I may just be brown and white...but look at this beautiful head.<br />
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Next is a trip through the canal to Hontoon River.<br />
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Nearing the end.<br />
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Jim spotted this gator sunning itself. Did not expect to see any today...windy and overcast.<br />
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We always learn something...Never thought to look in the weeds for gators..but here is a big one.<br />
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another view.<br />
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This one is a little on the heavy side...<br />
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This one was in the water near where we anchored.<br />
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This is a very tall tree and in the top is a big nest with a Great Blue Heron.<br />
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a little color at sundown....wine on the rear deck and in bed by 8:00. <br />
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Not sure how big this camper is..but looks smaller than our 13' Scamp.<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K4yrszvtjQA/VuG-p1Oss3I/AAAAAAAAMbk/vOBWQLbWd8Q/s1600/053c.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K4yrszvtjQA/VuG-p1Oss3I/AAAAAAAAMbk/vOBWQLbWd8Q/s640/053c.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
nice one for sale.<br />
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visited with the owner for awhile...there are at least 5 solar panels on it...they can camp where they want.<br />
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you should see the inside of this horse trailer...the front has bed, bath, shower...all built by the owner's son. She goes to a lot of horse shows so he built this for her.<br />
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don't you must love seeing these vintage trailer hauled by antiques?<br />
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This man built this little trailer....good sleeping room and storage in the rear. He built it so it could be lifted off the trailer and the trailer used for other things....He can back it under this canopy if it is raining and has all they need for cooking etc. I love do it yourself projects.<br />
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look at this tow vehicle.<br />
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and this one.<br />
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By having Pizza Night on Fri night it made it a lot easier for everyone getting set up....then we had all day to cook on Sat for pot luck.<br />
We had a great time....band played Sat night....Larry and Ange celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary...they were married here last year. May they celebrate many many more.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-27784089146080529442016-03-10T13:33:00.000-05:002016-03-10T13:33:02.089-05:00Tin Can Tourists at Sertoma Youth Ranch...Brooksville FL (part 1)We always enjoy going to the Sertoma Youth Ranch....Lots of trees and plenty of camping spots....a large pavillion where we have pizza on Fri night and pot luck on Sat night.<br />
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The place was packed....lots of new members too. You do not need a big camper or even a vintage camper to be a member.<br />
Here are some of the campers.<br />
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A couple of van campers...both different. I like the popup.<br />
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a very unique teardrop...the top raises up so you can stand up...even has screened windows that can open.<br />
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This was pretty neat....the whole back lifts up and has legs to make a small roofed area...no awning needed.<br />
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we just have a 13' Scamp...<br />
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We did not have the only antique tow vehicle...there were several.<br />
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16' Boler...<br />
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This was a very neat little camper...love the full front window.<br />
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13' Boler....<br />
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another antique tow vehicle.<br />
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this is a travel trailer...they did not make very many and the owner of this one had to replace the roof but kept everything inside.<br />
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and another...<br />
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I had so many pictures I have to do it in two parts.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-87737327222017843102016-01-09T10:02:00.000-05:002016-01-09T10:02:18.001-05:00Fixing the Transom 1.9.16<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last trip on the river we had a leak in the boat....about a gallon an hour so the bilge pumps had no trouble keeping up with it when at anchor...no leaks while underway. Jim figured it had to be in the transom. We used his engine hoist to remove the motor but were still able to leave the lines and cables attached.</div>
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He even made his own tool for getting the wet wood out.<br />
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Got kind of messy...<br />
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Chiseling out the rotted wood.<br />
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got it all out....<br />
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Making replacement boards....there will be a separation between them for the resin slurry.<br />
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The diamond shapes will be the spacers.<br />
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Vacuuming out the sawdust and rotted wood.<br />
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Testing the fit of the plywood ..<br />
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Resin in the pail....<br />
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Adding the fiberglass..to make a slurry...<br />
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painting the plywood with the resin...<br />
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in goes the 2 gallons of slurry...then the plywood will be put in.<br />
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checking the slurry level...<br />
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getting everything clamped in place and adding fiberglass matt to the top and then a finishing touch of resin.<br />
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sanding off the excess...... glad he's wearing his mask while sanding the fiberglass.<br />
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This raises the transom 2". When we put this motor on the boat, Jim raised the motor 2" and used a 2" square piece of aluminum tube on the top of the transom for the motor bracket to sit on...now it should fit perfectly without the tube and less water will come over the transom at launch.<br />
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aluminum rail back in place and filler over the plywood.<br />
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filled and sanded...gelcoat next.<br />
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looking much better.<br />
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we'll give it a few weeks to dry and set up then we'll launch and see if we've fixed the leak.<br />
It took several days to get the rotting wood out and another 8-10 days to get to this point.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-38673380032839385402015-12-28T14:31:00.001-05:002015-12-28T14:31:20.518-05:00St Johns River 12.25.15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Jim was up before daylight ...again...and had coffee made. It was very foggy but we felt we could follow our back track across Lake George, so we had our coffee on the rear deck and then hooked up the running lights and headed out.</div>
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It was not as easy as we though...but we made it. By the time we got to the "gates" at the S end of the lake the fog was rising and we could see both sides of the river. </div>
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We decided to go down Blue Creek...it is narrow and much easier to judge where you are in the creek.</div>
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Back out on the river and the sun came out....along with the gators and turtles.</div>
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This one is a pretty good sized gator....notice the turtle sunning behind him..<br />
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Here is another view....there are 3 more...two on the same log and one small on in the lower L corner on a branch.<br />
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These turtles were sharing the same log....this seems to be normal for them.<br />
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I really like this guy or gal....very large one. See how thick the tail is at the base...and you cant even see the whole tail.<br />
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Here is another big one...see how wide the head and back are.<br />
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This one is a bit smaller.<br />
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Here is another view....he is also sharing with a couple turtles...he might be 5'.... long tail but no width to the legs.<br />
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This one is also about 6 or 7 feet.<br />
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Another big one...<br />
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and another good sized one.....wont tell you were we saw them on the river ...would hate to see them hunted.<br />
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A nice one but not as big as the one before or after. Kind of a unique way of sunning.<br />
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I was surprised at how many big gators we saw...but Jim figures it's because they had not had any sun for 3 days.<br />
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Almost missed this little guy...he's pretty well hidden.<br />
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another good one.<br />
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and another.<br />
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Love the view here....the river has so many neat places. We try to see all the backwaters we can and all side creeks.<br />
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Now this is the way to travel in a kayak....he even had the wind at his back.<br />
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We came home a few days early but at least I got to spend Christmas Eve on the water....Jim has some work to do on the boat and then we'll try for a trip in March....lots of other stuff going on until then.<br />
I do love being on the water and never tire of seeing gators...today was one of the best days. I don't remember seeing so many big gators.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-65349050242430759942015-12-27T15:20:00.000-05:002015-12-27T15:21:27.791-05:00St Johns River 2.24.15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Jim was up before daylight and had coffee going. I got up ...fixed the bed back into a couch...we had coffee on the rear deck. When it got light enough to see we hauled in the anchor an headed out.</div>
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Looks like the sailboat is still here....<br />
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This is the entrance to Silver Glen Springs.<br />
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There were a lot of ducks hanging out here. The water from the springs is crystal clear and runs into Lake George.<br />
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This Blue Heron is enjoying the first warm rays of the sun.<br />
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This is a Cormorant...also called a Snake Bird because they swim with their bodies submerged with just their neck and head above water.<br />
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I had Jim hand me the camera so I could take some pictures....without the dingy we don't get many.<br />
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You can see how clear the water is....we come in here every now and then so we can check the bottom of the boat...<br />
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Jim got his feet wet but wasn't sure if he wanted to get in....the water is 72* year around...during the summer it feels cold...I got in once when it was 28* outside air and it was like a warm bath.<br />
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Love the way these turtles take advantage of everything to warm themselves.<br />
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This Blue Heron is almost hidden.<br />
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This little guy is only about 2' long....might be the same one that was here last year.<br />
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He even turned around so we could see both sides.<br />
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We usually see several little gators in the lower part of the springs but without the dingy we only had this one . We moved down to this part of the springs when a couple of big houseboats came in....lots of people out here for Christmas.Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-49370896331557474032015-12-26T13:04:00.000-05:002015-12-26T13:04:57.186-05:00St Johns River 12.23.15<span style="font-size: medium;">Overcast today… bit windy…but good weather for launching. While
Jim parks the truck and trailer I get the bimini open…curtains out of the
way…flag out and solar lights on top</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Jim is setting the generator in place and straightening up the
back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Usually if you see 3 Sandhill Cranes it is a family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Trip through the canal….always looks a little different.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">A Great Blue Heron…this one stands at least 5’ tall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Since it was cool and windy…no sun…we did not expect to see any
gators….pleasantly surprised.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">and another..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">This one is a bit bigger than the first two.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Another small one….might be 6’ or 7’. From a distance the tail
looked like a big snake out sunning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">There is one in there….looks like it’s in a big nest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">We cruised till around 7pm….got to see all the Christmas lights
in Astor. Some of the houses really went all out with decorations. Only saw 2
other boats on the water after dark…we anchored just past G 23…south of Lake
George. The lake is usually easy to cross early in the morning if not
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<span style="font-size: medium;">We had our supper while underway so once anchored Jim fixed us a
glass of wine and we sat on the rear deck. We had put the screens up underway
also…glad we did…lots of mosquitos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Temperature is perfect….windows open and just a sheet for
covers..my kind of boating.</span>Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-80885598375997661932015-12-09T18:15:00.001-05:002015-12-09T18:15:35.180-05:00We went “Scampin” at a Tin Can Tourist meet. Dec 3-6 2015<p><font size="4">It was a nice informal meeting.  We did have a pot luck dinner Friday nite,  but the rest of the time was your own…</font></p> <p><font size="4">Our friends Larry and Angie were  busy decorating their GMC motorhome when we got there. Jim was given a big box of lights and we thought we would be decorating the pavilion but that was not the case…next thing I know…Jim is decorating our camper and used every light.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rsX65Im2eDk/Vmi1DONLEnI/AAAAAAAAMHk/TX2XmM4B4rc/s1600-h/002c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="002c" border="0" alt="002c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rzTBgTNGYaA/Vmi1EJq1jPI/AAAAAAAAMHs/v-D73AWvEjo/002c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="778" height="468" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">Most of the lights were white but he had a couple boxes of red and green so I replaced a few.</font></p> <p><font size="4">He had so many lights he even circled the ‘57 Chevy.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v5OAfCb8i_4/Vmi1FK7LzUI/AAAAAAAAMH0/KpOSuTaxkxU/s1600-h/008c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="008c" border="0" alt="008c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QhOH16PqSIQ/Vmi1GJKDFSI/AAAAAAAAMH8/l9zFem9hhxk/008c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="768" height="338" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">I think he out did the neighbors…they had more stuff but we were brighter. LOL</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nQUc7l9P-6I/Vmi1HVtQyII/AAAAAAAAMIE/IQ7FgCWpk80/s1600-h/005c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="005c" border="0" alt="005c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hQihNDM1O_U/Vmi1I6ATm9I/AAAAAAAAMIM/h-v8p81fP4U/005c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="780" height="402" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">Here are some of the other campers…..</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4SRwmGB9x7Y/Vmi1KO4NWsI/AAAAAAAAMIU/E93PIfcvC3A/s1600-h/014c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="014c" border="0" alt="014c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--463eKyk7Bo/Vmi1LrHedbI/AAAAAAAAMIc/DJvUIqr1CBw/014c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="792" height="355" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z88slGCUUxY/Vmi1NAM50YI/AAAAAAAAMIk/jjEHlaUjT5s/s1600-h/015c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="015c" border="0" alt="015c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QqV38lA1MCM/Vmi1OUWarFI/AAAAAAAAMIs/aRv9r_kIRpM/015c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="801" height="346" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">I like the tip out windows…you can leave them open in the rain unless it’s blowing sideways.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uT_xdjmVCb8/Vmi1Po3DKoI/AAAAAAAAMI0/W119QGswrkI/s1600-h/016c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="016c" border="0" alt="016c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IRUQ4jJo92c/Vmi1RWU5oFI/AAAAAAAAMI8/Fsx8BR8-d8M/016c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="807" height="536" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">I didn’t get a good picture of the trailer in the middle. It has a beautiful “fandango dancer” on the side .</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-axHOQN-kmng/Vmi1S5Ytw3I/AAAAAAAAMJE/ELLIfuVlUHo/s1600-h/019c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="019c" border="0" alt="019c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kALdIEVN8AA/Vmi1TwJUjJI/AAAAAAAAMJM/sQGDT7_cV9A/019c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="823" height="376" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6g9hzutvRaQ/Vmi1U2xzamI/AAAAAAAAMJU/eFGzQULpMlY/s1600-h/020c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="020c" border="0" alt="020c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tBJT1Y_ViD8/Vmi1WEl2PmI/AAAAAAAAMJc/SgWBmX81fhk/020c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="725" height="747" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">This lady always has her little camper dressed up….inside and out.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b61L0u3yMQk/Vmi1X4yKpaI/AAAAAAAAMJk/HLKXPNH0xwI/s1600-h/021c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="021c" border="0" alt="021c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-968cT3bJnJQ/Vmi1ZzR7eFI/AAAAAAAAMJs/anxDjtbCMh4/021c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="738" height="616" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">This was a nice setup….very little camper under a canopy..she had a single bed in it with other necessities but cooking etc. is done outside. It even has AC.  Not big enough to stand up in but sitting and sleeping is ok…you are outside most of the time when camping anyways.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-85nvDJvyjuk/Vmi1bOfzgKI/AAAAAAAAMJw/B1XJStI6C9U/s1600-h/022c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="022c" border="0" alt="022c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x0362wPJSTU/Vmi1cfnIEzI/AAAAAAAAMJ4/JEZyK1VVqws/022c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="736" height="465" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K7nH5N3aQos/Vmi1dygQONI/AAAAAAAAMKA/ePyV_Ibqm5o/s1600-h/024c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="024c" border="0" alt="024c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-osoSBbbOiXM/Vmi1fQMX3yI/AAAAAAAAMKI/xLmdzZZo_Yg/024c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="803" height="530" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">We were not the only antique tow vehicles there …3 pickups …one here.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--G0RTLJwGXc/Vmi1g1G2KnI/AAAAAAAAMKM/4z6gl3fIe20/s1600-h/025c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="025c" border="0" alt="025c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KtmdQeDSIqY/Vmi1iTj59dI/AAAAAAAAMKQ/PsjObJrw4Tw/025c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="814" height="612" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ajuKNTTnwdY/Vmi1jkgBfII/AAAAAAAAMKc/rDe6OUwybkc/s1600-h/026c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="026c" border="0" alt="026c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QhHq3x_PGik/Vmi1kpoiRZI/AAAAAAAAMKk/3eYfP4i54MM/026c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="809" height="349" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">There were two of these pop ups…..it’s amazing how much more room they have than the Scamp.</font></p> <p><font size="4">You do not have to have a vintage camper to belong to the Tin Can Tourists.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mocys_7vL80/Vmi1mA0SsOI/AAAAAAAAMKs/lxYkc2U70K0/s1600-h/030c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="030c" border="0" alt="030c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dTaxLhx2bss/Vmi1nQg5kxI/AAAAAAAAMK0/gVl02zeQM5w/030c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="807" height="630" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">There were 3 Bolers here. The Scamp looks just like them…I heard that Scamp bought Boler and started their own camper.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G99ttIxsv8k/Vmi1o_ZPjkI/AAAAAAAAMK8/gzoy1eCuwQs/s1600-h/031%252520c%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="031 c" border="0" alt="031 c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5rqvV35RvC0/Vmi1rX2hl8I/AAAAAAAAMLE/Rrw_8GKoxZg/031%252520c_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="780" height="770" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hr-3ToHgkEc/Vmi1s9efFHI/AAAAAAAAMLM/KUju8e9YEsA/s1600-h/033c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="033c" border="0" alt="033c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O6-uQZPNayU/Vmi1uD681fI/AAAAAAAAMLU/jwjBiZt9s9w/033c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="783" height="614" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">None of them have a bathroom…the big window is where they put a bunk bed or bench seat.</font></p> <p><font size="4"> These people have a screened enclosure…that makes for a great outdoor living space.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MQp51CNjZYM/Vmi1vi8dxwI/AAAAAAAAMLc/mOx66sYyH_k/s1600-h/034c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="034c" border="0" alt="034c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2ZyDoFde3gA/Vmi1w5Duz1I/AAAAAAAAMLk/76TgtK1fotI/034c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="793" height="428" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">The other truck with a neat little Airstream.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oSNIv2PORw8/Vmi1x0u42nI/AAAAAAAAMLs/iSHGxukpH-g/s1600-h/032c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="032c" border="0" alt="032c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-in3TLn3GUvE/Vmi1yws1DRI/AAAAAAAAML4/dJukvxGQ_TA/032c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="806" height="255" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vbHa_dDAkAE/Vmi10qwFOmI/AAAAAAAAMMA/atWRXeEb8ao/s1600-h/035c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="035c" border="0" alt="035c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5B0e0ccfHro/Vmi11wakWwI/AAAAAAAAMMM/CCbPFmULqmE/035c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="824" height="346" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">Even had a Volkswagen with a matching tent. There were several here….some of them even joined the TCT.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pLD4PhKzmA8/Vmi13kW4avI/AAAAAAAAMMU/PUuJCbK-Cg4/s1600-h/036c%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="036c" border="0" alt="036c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fy06x_e8RBI/Vmi15ORjOUI/AAAAAAAAMMc/I1PvcDjGEm8/036c_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="836" height="628" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">The leaders  (boss can openers) of the TCT own this….beautiful inside.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Y2Wb6h66Jk/Vmi16ay_ovI/AAAAAAAAMMk/8HBMfsPbamM/s1600-h/037c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="037c" border="0" alt="037c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T80oDE8nCE0/Vmi17aXm6BI/AAAAAAAAMMs/NJ7BWQk7Ip4/037c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="806" height="455" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">We stopped at this gentleman’s place in NY last year…they had just had a flood and he took us around and showed us all the damage. He had a little Bambi Airstream but someone smashed into it…so he came in this…even had an electric bike…Jim rode it and fell in love …wants one…but here in flat land you don’t really need one. This is the 3rd pickup….suicide doors.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I7eo39sf9vs/Vmi18oHJB7I/AAAAAAAAMM0/WXy-6GJHMno/s1600-h/038c%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="038c" border="0" alt="038c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b8I23DafUz8/Vmi19lpdQzI/AAAAAAAAMM8/aShM_tvqVnY/038c_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="797" height="391" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">Another beautiful old car.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pYCwOeFUHqQ/Vmi1_MufSzI/AAAAAAAAMNE/P3Ii6TIZ_-8/s1600-h/040c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="040c" border="0" alt="040c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e3B2k8DhBZg/Vmi2ACrOFBI/AAAAAAAAMNM/mpzK-_8KP4U/040c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="813" height="388" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">One of the best parts of the weekend was the Soggy Bottom club…Blue Grass music.   They meet here every month and just sit around in groups and “jam”. They make a big circle and then each player gets to pick and play a song they like…everyone else backs them up and sings along. Lots of fun.</font></p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x4StPBCeAsY/Vmi2BLmM3-I/AAAAAAAAMNU/WMecuCKbHjw/s1600-h/046c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="046c" border="0" alt="046c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R4RwPcHknq8/Vmi2Cev15fI/AAAAAAAAMNc/jBDMfwZ1Huw/046c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="812" height="543" /></a></font></p> <p><font size="4">We’d spend time sitting around the fire…then when they got playing I’d head down there.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3uaT9GS4tVc/Vmi2DaP8IuI/AAAAAAAAMNk/TVyZJwr-UfU/s1600-h/042c%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="042c" border="0" alt="042c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8zIhlEBTvgk/Vmi2E3RFm9I/AAAAAAAAMNs/48kd37WMMO4/042c_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="589" height="784" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">My favorite song….5 pounds of possum…..    this is not the group..I found it on youtube and it is a “jam session” like they were doing at the ranch.  <a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncv5eJzxnDk" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncv5eJzxnDk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncv5eJzxnDk</a>  you can get an idea of how much fun it is to go to one.</font></p> <p><font size="4">My sister, Joanne, gave me a Dulcimer a few years ago…I found the words and music for “5 Pounds of Possum” for a Dulcimer…so now I have to figure out how to play it….</font></p> Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-75194473235307370282015-10-23T12:19:00.001-04:002015-10-23T12:19:52.709-04:00First road test with camper 10.22.15<p><font size="4">Jim checked out the new brake system…worked great….so we hooked up the camper for a short road test.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Iz9Z98Q7vXo/Vipd8lKgi2I/AAAAAAAAMGs/RkeRyel0bao/s1600-h/011c4.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="011c" border="0" alt="011c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e0KAT3rfhSI/Vipd9kFHXrI/AAAAAAAAMG0/OtwfCcW3RNo/011c_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="694" height="404" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">Went out for brunch (Jim had breakfast and I had lunch) then we went to Lowe’s and picked up a piece of Plexiglas for the screen door where the kitty door is. We need to winterize  it for before cold weather. It’s on the screen porch and that is where the wood stove is and we use it for heating.….stopped for gas…Jim likes ethanol free. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Most of driving was around town so lots of stopping.  One short trip down the toll road to check sway..towed great.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c1TXM8Z95HE/VipeGkOzyEI/AAAAAAAAMG8/pc7XxEz8-1g/s1600-h/008c4.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="008c" border="0" alt="008c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hbeAShvctx4/VipeILZ-fdI/AAAAAAAAMHE/6DyApqQrsdA/008c_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="702" height="463" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">We are going to Eustis for a car show this weekend. We’ll take the camper and set it up with the awning etc. After the show we’ll go spend the night at Jim’s brother’s. I think we are going to help him launch his sailboat and pull some cattails out of the lake by his dock.</font></p> <p><font size="4">That will be our first bit of distance with the car and trailer. Maybe 100 miles round trip.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Want to be ready for a Tin Can Tourist meet in Dec.</font></p> <p><font size="4">The Chevy looks good in front of the Scamp….but I prefer the Hudson….they have the same smooth lines.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K2lXXLrvRyY/VipeI6wNU2I/AAAAAAAAMHM/mjm7Txi63xo/s1600-h/102_3060cs_thumb2cc%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="102_3060cs_thumb2cc" border="0" alt="102_3060cs_thumb2cc" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M9BXrc6Qw7U/VipeJrRrO2I/AAAAAAAAMHU/TZj9YU6ExU4/102_3060cs_thumb2cc_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="718" height="447" /></a></p> Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253532764408535591.post-68725096810961223582015-10-21T15:47:00.001-04:002015-10-21T15:47:37.594-04:00New Brake system and new sneakers. 10.21.15<p><font size="4">It looks like Jim spends his time lying around….and for this job he did a lot of it…up and down…up and down….</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D5vqmElqiSI/VifraKdEmMI/AAAAAAAAMD0/T32hq8hiE2o/s1600-h/003c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="003c" border="0" alt="003c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8imYzzkUANY/VifrbbT8wmI/AAAAAAAAMD8/tAT5c3Ef7RY/003c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="632" height="462" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">He replaced all the brake lines….and rubber hoses in the brake lines, as well as the wheel cylinders and brake shoes.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mbb9hRRdZmg/VifrcpA_6TI/AAAAAAAAMEE/baCU0g5ZvII/s1600-h/008c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="008c" border="0" alt="008c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pjE5jujzm2I/VifrdpbTVJI/AAAAAAAAMEM/vv9ugLlW0-g/008c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="643" height="281" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">This is the old master cylinder. It only had one reservoir. If something happened to a brake line you lost all your brakes.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dPEJQ1LUAfE/VifreoXplZI/AAAAAAAAMEU/WNrJKWvnNQY/s1600-h/019c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="019c" border="0" alt="019c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ItBhalufdW4/Vifrf5COdNI/AAAAAAAAMEc/sDuulLRtBpY/019c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="652" height="490" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">Jim put a dual master cylinder in it, with a proportioning valve. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VuXlDCMF_9w/Vifrgh3tHEI/AAAAAAAAMEk/Qr6scwvtw68/s1600-h/021c%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="021c" border="0" alt="021c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ackcnTjCjyA/Vifrh_ZE-8I/AAAAAAAAMEs/fSuth5q6fj8/021c_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="637" height="1018" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">This one has 2 reservoirs….one for the front and one for the back….something happens and you still have brakes even if only on 2 wheels. We plan to tow the little Scamp with the Chevy for a couple of Tin Can Tourist meets and a car show or two. Our main car will still be the ‘49 Hudson….it has AC. So the Chevy will make a good winter car.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wL9PuBplKjE/VifrjDVdwjI/AAAAAAAAME0/Yqnrz0IN4KY/s1600-h/023c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="023c" border="0" alt="023c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5vK-gNMYIcw/VifrkMr7G8I/AAAAAAAAME8/TS8-xhrTLK0/023c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="654" height="492" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">I got the easy job….I had to “pump up” the brakes as he bled the air out of the lines. The seat was back for Jim so it was like sitting in a recliner…just didn’t have my coffee.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i5oBrPEVrqw/VifrlTHEgKI/AAAAAAAAMFE/b5OS2gFox30/s1600-h/004c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="004c" border="0" alt="004c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FhWd9vxqkdM/Vifrms-5-II/AAAAAAAAMFM/-5vOCUwVNgs/004c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="664" height="499" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">Once the brakes were done it was time for new “sneakers”….(that is what we used to call them years ago)…I guess because of the white walls and back then most sneakers were white.</font></p> <p><font size="4"> Jim took the wheels to Pep Boys (had the tires shipped there) and had them mounted and balanced.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fAxWymXEwxI/VifroX68h0I/AAAAAAAAMFU/BNuwiN__LrQ/s1600-h/001c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="001c" border="0" alt="001c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZHuUeoqMAKk/VifrpShs2gI/AAAAAAAAMFc/BC5Qamqg-po/001c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="496" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">The blue stuff protects the white wall so Jim had them leave it on till he got home. A little cleaning and they were perfect.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7lnqjZI8LAs/VifrstaNrlI/AAAAAAAAMFk/4B5K_8B8dIY/s1600-h/014c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="014c" border="0" alt="014c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_zzfM7AQ5xE/Vifrue5TrEI/AAAAAAAAMFs/Qwl9WCAR-gY/014c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="679" height="493" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">This is before…</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BK_DtMvhgo0/Vifrv6maZ1I/AAAAAAAAMF0/cC7_SB124nk/s1600-h/007bbb%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="007bbb" border="0" alt="007bbb" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TOg75vdWtEE/VifrwoxAhNI/AAAAAAAAMF8/JrM41kV_DaE/007bbb_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="697" height="281" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">an after…they really set it off.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ou3PHe9PkV0/Vifrxwk6kgI/AAAAAAAAMGE/wzSGug47D4A/s1600-h/016c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="016c" border="0" alt="016c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pNkv73qCNWw/VifrzACgjVI/AAAAAAAAMGM/IJlPiysXSKc/016c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="708" height="341" /></a></p> <p><font size="4">Even though the tires on it looked good and had very few miles…we had no idea how old they were and couldn’t trust them for towing. We’ve had several old tires come apart …one time 2 front ones came apart while it was up on jack stands. Jim was working on it and the tires were not even on the floor. Not worth taking a chance…and the white walls were the thing back in the day. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Once Jim knows the brakes are working right…we’ll hook up the Scamp and take a little spin to see how it handles. The ‘49 Hudson has towed it over 11,000 miles….and did it in MI, NY,VT,NH and states in between them and FL.</font></p> <p><font size="4"> If you go to the index at the top and click on 2014…then click on May you can see our trip. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-meT47TVJIb8/Vifr0XlcSsI/AAAAAAAAMGU/KldxZC5qQe0/s1600-h/018c%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="018c" border="0" alt="018c" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4P8NKy9UV6g/Vifr1o-oYOI/AAAAAAAAMGc/v_gxKbqBOvY/018c_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="739" height="396" /></a></p> Slow Motion...always an adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107662180469620741noreply@blogger.com2