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| Author: | RumbleGunny [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Mopar 10 shake down Ride :o) |
Well folks this weds im gonna take the M10 on its first Long distance run Cape canaveral fla to Moline Illinois Looking forward to this Ride See what my Gas Mileage will be and any other quirks i may find hopefully will be able to log on during the ride ... |
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| Author: | TexasStroker [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mopar 10 shake down Ride :o) |
Nice, how many miles is that? I know you'll be enjoying the break-neck effect of other drivers, hopefully it won't cause any accidents. Longest trip I've had was from Dallas to Amarillo...one tank of gas to do it on a virgin motor, roughly 26 mpg. I'm anxious to see how the 6 speed does on an even longer trip. Hope you enjoy it 
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| Author: | blcd74 [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mopar 10 shake down Ride :o) |
You will have a great time in the Mopar 10. But watch out for the other people they have not seen one. the cars are great to drive. Lance and myself took a 19 hour drive back from Vegas a couple of months ago. They sure drive nice and AC works real well in them.Have a safe trip and post if you can. |
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| Author: | RumbleGunny [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mopar 10 shake down Ride :o) |
Well im home.. a 21 hour drive on way up was done in 16 hours  ) Averaging about 24 mpg Not too shabby that was running about 80- 95 + mph now n then and YES there was alot of NECKS Tweaked Driving down the road was even Pulled Over by 4 cops JUST to too look at the car in Atlanta Ga. i am suprised i can read lips now as well i could see one guy Shaking his wife saying LOOK AT THAT i Want it lol i am soo impressed with this car NOW the story behind the car why i have itMy Daughter Barbara Seen the car on the dealer lot when she was at work Called me up yelling dad you got to sell Your Rumble bee and buy this car for me.. I almost died laughing For a week straight she called during lunch begging me to come up n take the car on a test drive ONE day i did ( the first miles EVER put on this car i may add a 14 mile Test drive too ) ) Well i didnt trade or sell my truck at the time My daughter Loves Colorado springs and got a new job and was moving there Feb 9th of this year her my Grand son and 2 grand daughters a Freak Blizzard came out of no where and 2 Tractor Trailer trucks Traveling around 77 mph in white out conditions Ran over my daughters Jeep Killing her and my Grandson he had just turned 1 yr old a week before that 2 months later Dealer called me saying they had a buyer for my Truck for 15 k ( almost choked when he told me this ) soo i said DEAL Start the papers on the M10 within the hour i was Driving her home Cause my daughter wanted this car i decided to get it the number on this car is # 387 My oldest daughter called me up that nite Saying dad You know that car was MENT to be yours not knowing what she was talking about she explained that the number is significant to my Daughter barbara She had 3 children and she was born in 87 I have officially NAMED the M10 Barbara I have her photo on the radio display at all times she loved Cars specially Lead sleds she wanted one soo bad but she about lost her mind when she seen the M10 cause it had Both her fav colors and it was a mopar product I Miss my baby girl alot and my only grandson.. hopefully before Carlisle Chrysler Nationals in July will have her name and My Grandsons name Painted on each side of the hood scoop this car will NEVER leave the family no matter what happens i show it as my daughters car and tell ppl it is her car .. i just take care of it soo for those of you with kids Hug them and tell them you love them Each and every day You never know what may happen ..Buddy.. |
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| Author: | TexasStroker [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mopar 10 shake down Ride :o) |
Man, that is one heck of a story. You might see it resurface very soon if you don't mind. That is really sad about your daughter and grandson. The roads do get very bad when icy and a lot of folks don't exercise the necessary caution. I can't tell you how many people get hit (usually minor damage and back issues, or bruised knees etc) here on I40 by truckers etc. I wish she'd have been in Colorado Springs, you could have met up with her in our neck of the woods for a Challenger meet. She sounds like a great girl with impecable taste in vehicles and colors, and just a few years younger than me...very rare to hear of a girl that age into lead sleds, a pretty cool trait imo. Great story with the numbers significance as well; I wouldn't consider that a coincidence at all...it was just meant to wind up with you. I'm sure her and her son would have been proud to ride shotgun and in the back with you tearing up the road and winning shows. My best wishes to you and "Barbara" in the future. I know while you are in the M10 you will be watched from above. |
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| Author: | blcd74 [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mopar 10 shake down Ride :o) |
I also love the story. It will remind you everytime you drive her. It now is a mission to show the M10 off as much as possible. Mileage is good, mine gets about the same 24 to 25 mpg. thanks for sharing the trip with us. I can relate to the cops stopping you. Enjoy the car my friend. |
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| Author: | RumbleGunny [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mopar 10 shake down Ride :o) |
i do not mind it Showing up again the more i get her story out there the more i feel justice will happen as we are in as you can Imagine a Mega-battle Lawsuit and Trying to change the Officers Report putting her at fault and she clearly wasnt if the GPS in her Car and in the Trucks are correct . And yes i agree she is definately with me Everyday Being a Marine i have seen and done alot of things most people my age shouldnt have seen or done and i have dealt with things... this is entirely different when i Feel like im gonna lose my mind i Take her for a ride and all is well with the world for those few moments Taking her to be detailed today and maybe get the windows tinted Depends on cost and if they can do it today . MAN traveling can Really take a toll on your Ride inside AND out specially when ya have 2 others in the car that DO NOT see the point of having a car if ya cannot eat or drink in it *grrrr food wrappers and Trash everywhere. ( yes im talkin bout the wife *looks behind me just in case * ) and my Roomate |
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| Author: | TexasStroker [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mopar 10 shake down Ride :o) |
Yeah, the longer the haul the worse the carnage. We lived off Cheezits for a few hundred miles, hopefully the crumbs stained in the box. Definitely let us know if you get the windows tinted...that has been on my "to do list" since Day 1. It was on the concept drawing, so frankly we are not deviating from the plans, lol. Best wishes with the lawsuit; it is a true shame to have to live out this experience in that manner. I have seen "official reports" that don't even take the basic laws of physics into account  Hopefully driving the M10 will be enough to get you thru these hard times.
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