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Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: Lanny on June 06, 2006, 11:57:47 PM
We're hauling the 55 down to The Classic..everythings going great, then, Bang goes the right rear 24\" tire on the elevated highway section in downtown Seattle... As I drive the truck and trailer off the I5 with a police escort and a rather large traffic jamb behind me, we get on the phone and locate a new tire. Back up to Les Schwab in Shoreline..no problem. Back on the highway, the new wheel develops a nasty leak at the valve stem..argh.The Les Schab guys did appear to have some trouble mounting that monster. Swap on the spare in Portland. No problem. Next,. we meet up with the Airspeed crew near Roseburg to caravan. As we pull up, Kleetus recognizes the wonderful scent of gear lube..argh. As we try to nurse the rig to the gas station, she's making some unpleasant crunching noises. One roasted diff. Here we are at the Best Western, waiting for the Dodge dealership to open in the morning. Update to follow soon.
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: Rob DVKK on June 06, 2006, 11:59:25 PM
oops. I guess that 6.6.06 thing had to hit somewhere. Look on the bright side, only a little bit more to get to the in and out.
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: Chris W on June 07, 2006, 12:13:09 AM
That sucks, Lanny if theres anything I can do let me know I am up in Portland.

Chris 503.531.9254
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: Darren on June 07, 2006, 08:20:14 AM
Total Bummer!

If I were you I would cut my losses trying to tow with that thing, Leave it at the Dealership to fix,
and go rent a  decent size Chev or Ford Truck  use that down and back, and pick up the Dodge on the way home.   At least you can get on your way this morning without loosing a day sitting around.

Good luck Dood.
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: Matt on June 07, 2006, 08:28:23 AM
That does suck. But a pretty good idea from Darren.  
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: vwshawn on June 07, 2006, 11:06:12 AM
I understand what you are going through!
Once you get back on the road, drive safe!
See you there!
Shawn
 
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: ~Manda on June 07, 2006, 04:58:49 PM
Oh man that sucks guys...
I hope all went well today an dyou guys are back on the road...
We arrived this morning weather is ok not sunny but humid...
Hope to see you guys tomorrow...
Shane
 
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: Tom H. on June 07, 2006, 05:16:45 PM
That sux.

I've \"been there, done that\" twice while towing my cars. Once a tranny under warrentee. Luckily both times I had made it to  where I wanted to be for the next few daze.  :D

Napa area is a good place to be with a street bug, lots of stops to be made at a winery or ten, that was one of the break downs   :rockon:

hope all is well.....
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: steiner on June 07, 2006, 06:02:46 PM
That's too bad. I hope the rest of your trip is better! :rockon:  
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: silas on June 07, 2006, 06:04:05 PM
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We're hauling the 55 down to The Classic..everythings going great, then, Bang goes the right rear 24\" tire...
oh man...i was getting set to hear some relly bad news there.

thank god all you guys and the 55 are allright. i would agree with darren & matt on this one, get a rental.

hopefully things are allready sorted and you guys are on your way.

good luck and travel safe.  B)  
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: Russ on June 08, 2006, 06:50:27 AM
anybody heard from them?
hoping the rest of the trip was or is going to be uneventful (atleast until you get there:)
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: Rob DVKK on June 08, 2006, 09:29:05 AM
Last I heard they had obtained the shop truck from United Rentals. According to Lanny his foot was to the floor and it was doing 60.
Title: Road Trip From Hell..
Post by: red snapper on June 08, 2006, 10:34:09 AM
Good luck guys. I hope Darren gave you his American Express card!