It is Thursday evening and we are relaxing in a Days Inn in Colorado Springs. What a difference a day makes! After dropping Mat off at the airport and taking Sperry as my new traveler on the adventure it was decided to take a gravel road thru Pike's Forrest to Cripple Creek. After climbing a steep rough road for about 6 mile a troublesome noise was found to be coming from under the hood. Our ascent into the Rockies came to a halt by what I thought was a loose rod. A phone call to AAA and a rollback was dispatched to our rescue. Another call to Warren Rollins and the name CJ Whitley in colorado Springs was obtained. CJ was very gracious and took our sick T into his shop. Today we removed the inspection pan and foud the babbit in the #2 rod was gone. Ron Millers shop in Ohio was called an is to overneght express 2 replacement rods. One is to be a spare.
CJ gave us a tour of his car stable an also his collection of antiques. Wow! His steps leading to his car barn were made from model t running boards.
Tomorrow we hope to install the new rod and continue on to Salt Lake.
And people wonder why I married you... I tried to tell the guy at the pool place how to get in touch with you and before I could tell him where you were and what you were doing he said, I know, I know all about him, I've already talked to Ken about him. Your legend lives on.
ReplyDeleteWhat ever you do, don't let Sperry drive I want to have something to ride in when I arrive.
Love, Mrs. Toad
You are definitely the person to have when going on a road trip!! I am sure you all are having a great time, I hope the weather is still holding up for the trip. You are doing a great job with the blog. I will keep checking in. Cathy
ReplyDeleteOnly you two could get someone to offer their backyard! lol The pictures are great and just think of the stories for the grandkids. Cathy
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