Don Jordan Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I drove from Southern California to Sacramento then to the San Francisco Bay Area. I drove (in the heat) 1,062 miles. It took 55.1 gallons. That works out to about 19 mpg. Not one problem - but I will have some questions later. Did not over heat. Averaged 55 mph. What a treat. My wife wouldn't go - she can't stand the heat. I had the air conditioned open(all four doors). What a great car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mulders Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 sounds like a great drive, did you make any pictures ? Mileage sounds good. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldodge41 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Congrats! Glad you enjoyed it and the car performed so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Pleased to here the car operated well on the trip, but like mentioned earlier, sure would like to see some photos:) Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Last time I brought the D24 to work, when I was showing it off to a group of my co-workers, one of them asked if it had air conditioning. I said "yep", then reached in and opened the cowl vent. The blank stare was priceless. Good to hear of your long, troublefree, road trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941Rick Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I call it "Factory Air" ....gets some odd looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Martin Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Don, did you get the chrome strips below door on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Well without pictures, I have to put this down in the doubtful column, but giving you the benefit of doubt, I'm glad you enjoyed your time on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I got the stainless rocker molding - I got the clips - now I just have to figure how they fit and how they bolt in. this picture is at the Golden State National Cemetery outside of San Francisco. I go up every year. I'd have to say that the car is about 98% done. Now what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbomb Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Sounds like great fun! As for "Now what?"- just what you're doing- Drive It!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 this picture is at the Golden State National Cemetery outside of San Francisco. I go up every year. Have you also been to the National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco? I have a cousin buried there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam H P15 D30 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I got the stainless rocker molding - I got the clips - now I just have to figure how they fit and how they bolt in.this picture is at the Golden State National Cemetery outside of San Francisco. I go up every year. I'd have to say that the car is about 98% done. Now what? I wish I followed this thread better. You were less than a mile from my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuhagiar Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I got the stainless rocker molding - I got the clips - now I just have to figure how they fit and how they bolt in.this picture is at the Golden State National Cemetery outside of San Francisco. I go up every year. I'd have to say that the car is about 98% done. Now what? Don, the car looks great. I really like that shade of blue - was that a factory color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Don,Good to hear you had an enjoyable,troublefree trip.Car looks good . My wife would probably have declined to make a similar trip. She doesn't care for the heat either and also she prefers short trips in the old car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Don, happy to hear the car performed well. Some days ya gotta draw (or send) these guys a picture. If your rockers have not been modified, there should be some holes with captive nuts behind to attach the trim clips. And the stainless piece should have an attached stud at the front end that goes thru a hole in the bottom fender edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I got some clips - this week end I'm going to attempt to figure it out. Don - while I have been through the Presidio in San Francisco I don't know anyone there. At Golden Gate cemetery my grandfather (Spanish American War), my mother (Marines WWII) are there. I sure hope I'll be able to attach the rocker molding it's about all that's left. this week end - I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourpc48 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Are you missing the little cowl stainless too? I see after magnifying the picture to about 800% I could see what looks like the rectangular holes like p15 coupe has. My rockers didnt have a bolt at all. The clips I have (Original to the car) slide onto the stainless and then forcefully clip at the top and bottom of that rectangular hole X4 plus the one bolt clip that is at the front that holds it all in place. Hope that helps a little. PS I love that Blue too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Don, that's an inspiration. I plan to do similar trips with my 49 up and down the East Coast. Last night I went out and turned on the dash lights just so I could see how they will look when I'm barreling down the New Jersey Turnpike at two in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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