From: Paintball Plus (pball@csionline.net)
Date: Wed May 21 2003 - 20:25:33 PDT
Hi Bjorn,
I can answer for myself. I think other participants may have differing
experiences during their trip.
There were almost 50 vehicles in the combined convoy that entered the
grounds at Churchville.
All serials drove at the maximum comfortable speed of the slowest
vehicles, which averaged close to 50 mph max on my speedometer.
The Convoy hours of activity and route were planned to maximize safety.
Some of the participants began their journey in the very early morning
hours, but most of us began well after sunrise. We did encounter periods
of rain. My wipers (air motors / boat arms and blades) operated without
a hitch. I put new blades on before I left for the trip.
We made several planned pit stops while en route. These allowed for
fuel, rest and mechanical checks as well as any minor repairs that may
have been needed.
Joe Trapp came from the furthest south, and Ashley Cambell and his
friends came down from Canada. They could best answer this question for
you. I only drove a couple of hundred miles each way.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have additional questions.
We certainly hope that you can join us for the 2004 East Coast Convoy!
Bruce
Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
> I have, like many of you, I'm sure, enjoyed the many great photos from
> the convoy and Churchville. I do have some questions and perhaps some
> of the participants don't mind answering;
> How many vehicles were there in the convoy?
> How fast were you driving? How far apart?
> Did you only drive in daylight? How about rain showers, did the
> windshield wipers work (mine always need help)?
> Did you make stops for "equipment checks"?
> Some of you drove 1000 miles or more, any signs of tire wear?
>
> I think a Q&A forum on the convoy could be interesting to all.
>
> Any answers or other questions?
>
> Cheers,
> Bjorn
> Meadows of Dan, Virginia
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> 1953 M37 worked on by the auto mechanics class at my son's HS
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