 wagonsouth
"4th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 754
Age: 51
Loc: south AL
Reg: 10-25-09
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06-10-12 07:16 PM - Post#2235602
The only trouble encountered with the wagon, lost an outside front wheel bearing just north of Nashville, TN. Managed to limp on the shoulder of the highway for about 2 miles, and take the first exit to a "front end specialty shop" who when told of where I was trying to get to and where I was from...told me they didn't have the time to help me, but there was an O'Rielly's down the street. Spent 3 hours there having the rotor turned, and putting it back together.
Only other problem, stuck in 5 mph traffic on I35 south (94 miles from Texas according to the sign), car shut down from being rich at idle (I idled for about 1-2 miles)...waited for cool down of engine and cranked the engine back up, by this time traffic was moving faster (up to 15 mph, it's faster) it didn't stall.
Mileage on open road, both going there and returning home was 13.5 to 14.5. Mileage during the tour, 12 to 13 except when stuck in traffic during some of the venues 10 to 11.
3700 miles later, very satisfied with the way the wagon performed. Met a lot of nice people (sorry I missed you Jim) and saw a lot of great cars.
The picture was while in Miami, OK (just drove up next to the bus, got out and snapped the picture).
Brian B.
1965 Bel Air wagon
cashmere gold over sunburst orange metallic
396, Comp Cams "small thumper"/700R4 w/2200 stall
2006 & 2012, 2013 Hot Rod power tour long hauler
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100% CHEVY
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Posts: 5442
Age: 60
Loc: Helena,Missippi,U.S.A.
Reg: 12-09-04
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06-10-12 07:50 PM - Post#2235611
In response to wagonsouth
Sounds like you had a good time Brian!
And,considering the short amount of time you've had the car to drive since paint,a bad wheel bearing isn't that bad really!
Great picture too!
Got any more pics?
Later,Mike. 
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 JimKshortstep4x4
Chevytalk Moderator & "9th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 4193
Loc: Muskegon, MI, USA
Reg: 03-28-02
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06-11-12 02:19 AM - Post#2235664
In response to wagonsouth
Brian,
I am glad you made it. It sounds like a real experience!
I was looking forward to meeting you in person and I am sorry that I had to leave before you arrived in Muskegon.
Congratulations on making the Tour! The turnout in Muskegon was fantastic!
Jim
Member 65-66 Full Size Chevrolet Club
65 Impala SS, 400sbc, Muncie M-22
66 Impala SS, 396, TH 400
69 El Camino, 350, TH 350
71 Short bed stepside 4x4, 350/350
71 Snow plow, 4x4, 350, TH 350
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sam 15
Contributor
Posts: 254
Loc: Palm Desert Cali
Reg: 10-24-09
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06-11-12 05:46 AM - Post#2235707
In response to wagonsouth
Long Hauler x2...Nice Brian. I was trying to make the time to go this year for the first time but it just wasn't possible..again. Hopefully next year. Post more pics if you have some. Dont forget to update your signature.
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wagonsouth
"4th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 754
Age: 51
Loc: south AL
Reg: 10-25-09
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06-13-12 06:47 PM - Post#2236869
In response to sam 15
The guy I stayed with in Warren, MI was Gerry LaFeir (hope I spelled it right). Gerry owns a '65 Impala coupe, 409/4 speed car (red on red) and a '65 Impala SS convertible, white with tan interior. Said to have every option except for "level air" and "power antenna" (I think he said power antenna, its been 2 weeks ago that we talked).     
Brian B.
1965 Bel Air wagon
cashmere gold over sunburst orange metallic
396, Comp Cams "small thumper"/700R4 w/2200 stall
2006 & 2012, 2013 Hot Rod power tour long hauler
2008 HHR "sunburst orange metallic" |
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wagonsouth
"4th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 754
Age: 51
Loc: south AL
Reg: 10-25-09
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06-13-12 06:51 PM - Post#2236872
In response to sam 15
Another beautiful "Nu-yawk" survivor car I ran across! Nice to have met you Ken!   
Brian B.
1965 Bel Air wagon
cashmere gold over sunburst orange metallic
396, Comp Cams "small thumper"/700R4 w/2200 stall
2006 & 2012, 2013 Hot Rod power tour long hauler
2008 HHR "sunburst orange metallic" |
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100% CHEVY
Very Senior Member
Posts: 5442
Age: 60
Loc: Helena,Missippi,U.S.A.
Reg: 12-09-04
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06-13-12 07:07 PM - Post#2236883
In response to wagonsouth
I'd love to have that cruise control!
Would look real nice next to my level air pump!
Beautiful cars Brian.
Mike.
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 ss3964spd
"6th Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 3067
Loc: Fairfax, Va
Reg: 12-21-00
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06-14-12 07:22 AM - Post#2237025
In response to 100% CHEVY
Indeed, really nice rides.
I'm kinda digging the tan interior in that white drop top. Don't see tan interiors very often.
Dan
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