Yesterday was a good day. We drove from Cincinnati to just outside of St. Louis on Tuseday evening. Wednesday morning we went to the dealer and picked up my new toy, Backdraft #98.
We stopped 3 times for fuel, and to stretch the legs. From St. Louis to my home is 360 miles. The trip home went without a hitch. The car ran great. 46 LBS
oil pressure, 89 degrees celcius water temp, 2,200 RPM at 70 mph. The first fill-up I got 15 mpg. The second tank got 20 mpg, surprised the heck out of me. I believe the difference was the dealer said it was full, may not have been topped off, and the car has hardly been driven for the last year.
To summarize the trip - $300 for gas, food, lodging; my grin ear to ear - priceless.
Illinois must have more bugs per acre than any place on the earth. I get to enjoy giving her a bath this weekend.
I want to thank the previous owners for such a nice car. Chuck ordered a nice combination of items and took great care of her. The second owner apparently spent a lot of time and cash tweaking things. I get to enjoy her.
See you on the road.