SoCal ride up Angeles Crest this Saturday

Howard R · Post by **Howard R** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:43 pm

Anyone interested in a run up Angeles Crest Hwy this Saturday to Newcomb's Ranch for an early lunch? We can meet on Angeles Crest off the 210 fwy., on the east side of the street, just north of the gas station. 9:30? Exit Angeles Crest Hwy. Go north, the gas station is on the right.

Victor_laury · Post by **Victor_laury** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:08 am

I WAS planning a weekend off from Datsun activities, but how can I turn dowm an offer like this..

Patty Melts taste better at 4,000 ft.

67 1/2 1600 · Post by **67 1/2 1600** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:07 pm

Why not! See you guys there.

Victor_laury · Post by **Victor_laury** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:47 pm

Howard, are you refering to the little road next to the Shell station, where we met for the Mini Iron Bottom Run? If so, that is SOUTH of the 210 exit.

Howard R · Post by **Howard R** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:55 pm

Victor, I wasnt at the iron bottom, but i believe you are correct about the Shell station being south of the freeway. If it wasnt for mapquest I'd be in Idaho on my way to Pasadena.

Victor_laury · Post by **Victor_laury** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:01 pm

Add another Roadster -
Steve Boortz in his flat black track car stroker

And a VG powered 510
Bob Mcclellan local canyon carver

Post by **Linda** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:16 pm

I might go, but not in my Roadster. I'm not quite that confident yet in driving that kind of a run. I'll shoot for a co-pilot spot, or, if not, just be the support vehicle, like in bicycle racing

Linda

Victor_laury · Post by **Victor_laury** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:49 pm

Actualy Linny, This is a great "shake out" drive. It's not far, there will be fast and cruise folks, so you wont be alone and You'd have lots of support if things go bad.

Beats heading out on even a short drive alone.

You've been working on that beast for what... 6 years? Time to blow the dust off her, I'd say!

Post by **Linda** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:53 am

You've been working on that beast for what... 6 years? Time to blow the dust off her, I'd say!
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6 years? You must be joking. More like 20. That's why it's so pristine

Linda

Post by **Linda** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:00 pm

Well there was a small, but dedicated group of Roadster enthusiasts on the run yesterday up Angeles Crest and Mt Wilson. It was rather hot , but at least no one's car overheated. Tom, Howard and Joaquin were right on time, but Vic was no where to be found. A quick call and we discover he thought it was next week, Doh! However, in record time, Vic shows and the run begins. I got to ride in Howard's beautiful red 2000. What a beautiful nice running car with many special touches that Howard contributed. Howard assured me that he was a cruiser when it came to these runs so I felt very comfortable on all the twisties. Vic, on the other hand, was enjoying challenging the road.
Unfortunately on the way back down we passed a somewhat depressed appearing Vic pulled off the road, next to a black and white.....Yup looks like the Law snared Vic. We were waved on so the mystery remains....could it possibly have been speeding???

Linda

67 1/2 1600 · Post by **67 1/2 1600** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:56 pm

Fantastic run! Tom thanx for the grub!! Now I see why you guys like that place, very good! Vic sux that the black and white got to you!

nismou20 · Post by **nismou20** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 2:07 pm

I think Victor was just pulled over cause they were jealous of his car. They had a hard time believing that a Datsun could handle so well at above recommended speed limits. Yeah that's it! probably talking shop.
That was fun and nice meeting a new face (Linda) and Joaquin, you make that 1600 rock! Hope you made it home OK ! Howard, it's always nice to see that beauty of a red car. It really stands out (I hate you). I spent a better part of half an hour and got my trunk opened. Thanks for you and Linda's help.

Victor_laury · Post by **Victor_laury** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:08 pm

"....could it possibly have been speeding??? "

Who me?!?!

First ticket in 17 years. He wanted Joachim and Tom aswell, and was ready to pull them over too, but I plead that I was the only "Trouble maker" in the group and said "We all started out together at Wilson turnoff and Look how far back they are, Sir. They wern't speeding". With that he put the Radar gun back down and just wrote me. 68 in a 45.

67 1/2 1600 · Post by **67 1/2 1600** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:15 pm

Victor_laury wrote:He wanted Joachim and Tom aswell, and was ready to pull them over too, but I plead that I was the only "Trouble maker" in the group and said "We all started out together at Wilson turnoff and Look how far back they are, Sir. They wern't speeding". With that he put the Radar gun back down and just wrote me. 68 in a 45

I saw him when I came out of the turn and said "oh ish!" and slowed down...... and thought to myself damn they got big V. After I passed you guys I took off! I didnt want to be the next on his list!!

Thanks for saving our asses... in my case my driving priviliges.

nismou20 · Post by **nismou20** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:50 pm

The point man, Victor took one for the team. Thanks Vic. I am sorry though you got snagged, we were having such a good day.