See my post @ our club web site http://www.sc3g.org/thetrack/

 

Don heard from the manager of the lodge today. He needs to know how many people and cars will make it up for the BarBQ, and since he needs to order food by this weekend for next week, he needs the count by Sunday. There is a poll posted at sc3g.org

 

^^^

 

If we dont get another 5 people signed up by tomorrow, we'll have to cancel...

 

I heard from my wife today. She is ready to go. So add two more to the list. Allen

 

What is the deadline. It looks like we are still just a bit short handed.

 

I think tomorrow evening. I believe they need a weeks notice. Allen

 

I will be contacting them today for the approx. count.
(adding a few in case of last minute responses)

 

If I can get my car to stop bleeding, I'll be making my first apperance. (Hey, I've only been a member for 4 or 5 years now. )

Possibly +1. Only one Bird though...

 

Don, I presume we are going to take a route up the 57 to either the 60, the 10, or the210 east to go to the mountains. Should we set up a meeting point in the San Gabriel Valley to meet Lon and rangedahl on the way?

 

Hi Russ

We are supposed to meet at Wildwood Park in San Bernardino. It is on the cornor of Waterman and 40th unless things have changed. Allen

 

I knew about that, but we may be going right by Lon's area 20 miles this side of San Bernardino.

 

Sounds right to me

 

anyone going up to the mountain from SD area? if not, i need an address to where were goin so i can mapquest it... i got my car running good finally!! so im going most definately

 

Looking forward to meeting you. I think the directions and all the info will be comming up shortly. Allen

 

Hey Im from the SD area (Scripps Ranch). Ive been wanting to go to one of these meets but I dont think Ill have her ready to go in time. Nice to see some more SD people on this site.

 

Could you possibly "hitch" a ride with SchwarzCamaroRS? We always like to meet new guys and gals. The more the merrier at our get togethers.

 

yeah, ill pick ya up if you want, lemme know where i gotta go, dont really wanna drive solo anyway

 

Major blow against my chances of making the cruise...

I've been having problems with my bird overheating. Long story short, I did everything I could think of to remedy this...

I just came back from a test drive, and even with the current 60-55* weather, my bird is still overheating... I watched as the needle passed 220* and sure enough, the smell of coolant/antifreeze started to protrude.

Unless I can find a shop in the SGV that can locate the problem tomorrow (today), I guess I'll have to cancel...

 

how old is the radiator? fans working? air dam in place? t-stat working? how old is the water pump? how old is the radiator cap? if you need a radiator, i have a spare one from a 1991 Auto, still has the fan shroud and fan with it too... ill give that to ya for a steal of a price, i dont need it cuz of my new setup

 

The radiator is about 3-4 years old. Generic non-brand aluminum/plastic radiator. Took it out and did my own half-arsed leak test, and it seemed to be ok. Fan is working and I have a manual switch to turn it on early, around 200*. Air damn is a little bit damaged, but mostly there. I've patched it up with fiberglass, and it's fairly rigid. I bought a new thermostat to replace the old one, but I ran out of time and did not put the new on in yet; that's something I can try tomorrow before or after my last final exam @6 PM.

Radiator cap is new. It's a 15 lbs cap. The only thing I haven't checked is the water pump. I think I'm leaking coolant though, but I can't find the leak if my life depended on it.

At this point, I'm willing to spend the big bucks on an entirely new system, if that's what it takes to get her back on the road.

BTW, it's nice to see a fellow nightowl on this board.

 

heh, i live at night... check the weephole in the waterpump.. should be somewhere near the center on top if you can see it... if that has coolant coming out of it... byebye water pump... replace that guy... everything else sounds to be in order... you might want to flush the system when you have the thermostat off too... undo the t-stat hosing, disconnect the bottom hose on the radiator and put a hose on full blast into the intake manifold... get some gunk out if there is any stuck in there... also you might want to test the new thermostat first.. its not uncommon for those to be defective straight from the store... just boil some water and drop it in, if it opens, youre good!

 

damn! Not only a nightowl, but überfast at replying!

I'll check the pump in the morning. If that's not it, I suspect the (forgive my newbie-ness) water inlet (correct term?). Last time I changed the thermostat, I noticed that the threads where almost completely shot, and I had to use some gooey "instant thread" stuff to get it to stick...

 

water inlet, gooseneck, t-stat housing... same difference... lol, yeah, mine leaks a little bit... but a new manifold and t-stat housing will change that soon enough this is kind of a trick that might get me flamed... but i drill 4 holes in the thermostat... small guys.. like 1/16th" to keep air pockets from forming, just make sure you clear all the debris off the t-stat before you put it in, you dont want little shards of metal floatin around everywhere...

 

Actually, I do! If the engine seizes up, I can justify getting a new 383 and everything that comes with it!

Thanks for all the help! I'll be busy tomorrow getting my bird back on the road.



(Sorry for hijacking the thread... )

 

lolololol, thats what i thought about siezing my engine too.. eff that... too much work to take it out, save the money... gah... lol, good luck man...

and... ... anyone know where were meeting yet?

 

"Wildwood Park in San Bernardino. It is on the cornor of Waterman and 40th"

That's the last, official meeting place before climbing up the 18. Other meeting places have been arranged, but I'm not familiar with the specifics (except for those of us who are starting at Don's shop, or the meeting place along the 60)

 

cool, timeframe to be at the park in San Berdoo?

 

I think 11:00 a.m. is the plan, assuming all goes well. Might be flexible if any of the caravans are late arriving...

 

sweet, guess ill see everyone up there round that time then!

 

Yup!

Assuming that my bird co-operates long enough to make it over the mountain. I'll bring 5 or 10 gallons of water just in case...

 

Rangedahl, I answered your p.m. about a meet up off the 60. We are going to meet Lon at the golf course parking lot off of Grand Ave in Diamond Bar, probably about 10:00 a.m.

 

My youngest daughter works at Starbucks. She closed last night and at the end of the day they let the employees bring home any of the premade sandwiches that are left over. Otherwise they have to throw them away. I have 9 or 10 sandwiches in my refrigerator to bring on the cruise tomorrow. I figure we will need to have lunch somewhere. I won't have enough for everyone, but I'll be happy to share until they are gone.

 

any news on any so-cal guys? so im meeting you orange/lakewood guys in berdoo @ 11am correct?

 

Well, im gonna be in San Bernadino @ 10:30....
I think that was the plan for the guys heading out from Dons shop too.

 

I suspect we will probably be there closer to 10:45 or so because of the stop in Diamond Bar to meet Lon. I'll send you a p.m. with my cell #, and you can call Saturday morning to let us know when you'll be there. We have all day to make a two hour drive, so I don't see the need to leave anybody behind to save 15 minutes.

 

exactly... ill leave my house @ the very beginning of the 215 at about 9-9:30... that should get me up to berdoo at about 10:30-10:45

 

Have you been up the 215 lately? The construction at the 215/91/60 interchange can make it a real "bear" to get through.
Someone from the Inland Empire who has been through there since my last trip might be able to give better info on the status of the construction, or more precisely how bad the delays are through there.

 

You can always leave it at the Golf course and buddy up with someone else. Fear not, you won't have to ride in a Camaro. There will be plenty of Firebirds to choose from.

Lon

 

Looks like there is going to be a slight delay..but I'll let Kevin explain it.

 

I'd rather walk up the mountain

 

Don, Kevin has been silent. What's going on?

 

Allen and Adrianne should be at Don's by 9:00am.

 

Hey, no problem Ken. However it is probably easier to walk down the mountain. Bwahahahahahaha.

 

I think everything is back on schedule

 

You're going to be there at 9:00 Allen? Oh no. I didn't know what time we were metting.
I haven't left the house yet! I'm going to be there at 9:30. I think I can find my way to that park though, if I get left behind.

 

alright fellas, on my way from inland, gas, goodies and go! my # is (951)835-5812 if anyone needs it! see ya all there!