500 Mile trip a big success

[JimKwiatkowski]

I just got back from 500 mile road trip with my 409 and it was a big success.Driving to St.Ignace Michigan for a car show in 85 deg temps I ran 160 deg water temps,60lbs oil pressure and 13 mpg fuel consumption.The trip back in 70 deg temps I ran 120 deg water temps,60lbs oil pressure and 13 mpg.I did not win no award out of 1,200 cars,but the oil pressure,water temps and fuel mileage made me happy.I also had something happen to me,I was dusting my car and I heard a Women's voice in back of me,saying I like your car.I turn around and there stands the first Women of drag racing Linda Vaugn.I asked her for her autograph and she signed my Hurst shifter :)


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[Tom Kochtanek]

Jim:

Glad to hear that the trip was a big success! Excellent picture and now you've got another piece of history in your fine car!

Cheers!
TomK

[Ronnie Russell]

Jim, Great news. You gotta be happy with those results. Congrats. :beerbang

[jr.W]

Jim how was the show? I have not been there for about 5 years. The last I heard it was going down hill fast. We have been going to Frankenmuth since then,it is a much better show now than St.Ignace. Sounds like the 09 did very well
on the road. 13mpg with a big horse 09 sounds very good.

[CDNpontiac409guy]

Jim... her autograph is better than any trophey:bow

Sounds like a very successful trip indeed.

[Dick MacKenzie]

I agree with Aubrey Jim, I would prefer the autograph. Glad everything went well for you.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Jim how was the show? I have not been there for about 5 years. The last I heard it was going down hill fast. We have been going to Frankenmooth since then,it is a much better show now than St.Ignace. Sounds like the 09 did very well
on the road. 13mpg with a big horse 09 sounds very good.

Thanks Guy's,jr I also hear the Frankenmuth show is bigger and better.I will be attending the Frankenmuth show Sept 5-6-7 first time,maybe we can meet up at the show

[johnnyrod]

Pretty impressive water temperatures. 500 mile cruise now thats gotta be fun. Congrats on the autograph. John

[chevymusclecars]

Jim

All sounds good to me and I think you're right that you did come away with the best trophy.

Bill

[fatride]

13 mpg and Linda's moniker, great! :clap

[jr.W]

Jim If you go to Frankenmuth make sure you go down town Friday night.
There is a show on the streets of down town with music and food. Saturday and
Sunday are the show days. Saturday night is a cruise down town.

[jim_ss409]

:bowWay to go Jim!:beerbang

[JimKwiatkowski]

I also talked to Bob Webster for 30 min about 409's,he's a great guy and he liked what I did with my 409.
I also visited the GM display and saw the 409 on display and I also seen project X 57 Chevy and what GM has done with this car.

[dq409]

Boy,, lucky guy !!!

She can sign my SHIFTER anytime !!!:D





When Hayden signed my air filter I put sprayed rattle can clear over it,,,