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FINALLY got my car back and then towed boat 6 hrs.
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udoittwo
Posted 2013-08-05 8:30 PM (#389768)
Subject: FINALLY got my car back and then towed boat 6 hrs.


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Location: Valley Forge, Pa.		FINALLY after nearly 2 years, I got my 1960 Plymouth Suburban out of the body shop and 2 days later, I was towing my boat 6 hours up to Canada. Gen. light came on 10 miles down the road but went anyway. Was up there for a week and my battery finally gave out as I pulled into my driveway back home. Unfortuantely, my boat motor took a crap as soon as I launched it so I never even used my boat. I got unbelivable gas milages on the drive and it towed great. Alexandria Bay, NY is a beautiful tourist town on the St. Lawrence Seaway.
I parked infront of a bar and sat on the deck over the water to see how my car would go over. It was the most fun I have had in a while. I only wished I had taked pictures in the correct lighting but here are a couple anyway.



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udoittwo
Posted 2013-08-05 8:43 PM (#389775 - in reply to #389768)
Subject: RE: FINALLY got my car back and then towed boat 6 hrs.


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Location: Valley Forge, Pa.		I hope I can include a couple picts from our front door of our cabin. We are really close to the main ocean traffic that feeds the great lakes.



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Greg P.
Posted 2013-08-05 8:47 PM (#389778 - in reply to #389768)
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Location: Oley, PA		Wow, that looks great!
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Posted 2013-08-05 9:11 PM (#389783 - in reply to #389768)
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SavoyPlaza
Posted 2013-08-06 6:18 AM (#389833 - in reply to #389768)
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Location: Georgia		She looks great, Karl! It looks like beautiful weather as well. Glad to see you can enjoy her again, thanks for the photos.
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lownslow
Posted 2013-08-06 8:26 AM (#389840 - in reply to #389768)
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FIN_NV
Posted 2013-08-06 8:31 AM (#389841 - in reply to #389768)
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bel5758
Posted 2013-08-06 8:43 AM (#389844 - in reply to #389768)
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I haven't seen many FL wagons in person and therefore to me that car looks SUPER long....

...and still awesome.

Really nice ride you got there, good on ya for enjoying her on trips like you do.
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FIN ME
Posted 2013-08-06 9:07 AM (#389848 - in reply to #389768)
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Very nice photos, udoittwo!

It's great to see you driving your car on such a trip, and hauling a boat too! Sounds like a fun time.

NICE wagon you have there!

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DVjohn
Posted 2013-08-06 11:07 AM (#389881 - in reply to #389768)
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Location: North Central Alberta Canada		Wow....I had to log on and compliment you on that beautiful Suburban......Very nice..
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JT Vincent
Posted 2013-08-06 11:49 AM (#389893 - in reply to #389768)
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Location: Jamaica Plain, MA		And your car must like you. 6 hours without a genny is tempting fate.
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Diesel45
Posted 2013-08-06 12:51 PM (#389906 - in reply to #389893)
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Location: Farnborough. Hampshire. England.		Stunning, absolutely stunning... A beautiful piece of American auto history still going strong.. How many ricers will still be on the road in 50+ years time ??
That gorgeous Plymmie is a credit to you......Congratulations, I'm envious.........
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Powerflite
Posted 2013-08-06 2:15 PM (#389918 - in reply to #389906)
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Location: So. Cal		I think the wagons from 1956 and 1960 are really the best looking wagons ever made and yours is a shining example. Good to see you putting it to good use. I use my wagons quite a bit too - mostly camping activities and daily use.

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db300
Posted 2013-08-07 2:28 AM (#390074 - in reply to #389768)
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Are you using a receiver style hitch?
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udoittwo
Posted 2013-08-08 6:34 AM (#390287 - in reply to #389768)
Subject: RE: FINALLY got my car back and then towed boat 6 hrs.


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Location: Valley Forge, Pa.		Just the old standard style hitch, so I already have banged my shin. I think the whole rig weights around 1100 lbs[?], but I hardly even feel it except for the terrible braking. Did the front disc/dual master cyl. set-up but only improved a little.
I see someone selling master cyl kit on Ebay. Anyone do this? How easy and how much an improvement?
Haven't found right conditions for good pictures yet. The gold is not quite the orginal color. It looks darker in some light and brite gold in others. The top is white pearl with gold tint. It really is verybeautiful in all lighting but stands out under just the right light. I'm VERY happy with the end results but cost me a lot more than I had expected. Well worth it! Paint and hand done body panel work by Denny's Corvette Restoration in Pottstown, Pa.



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DIF-RNT
Posted 2013-08-08 10:21 AM (#390298 - in reply to #389768)
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Location: NE Ohio		Great Photo's Karl...
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Jessica
Posted 2013-08-08 1:40 PM (#390324 - in reply to #389768)
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Location: Ny		Beautiful car! I used to live about 20 miles south of Alexandria Bay, and it really is a beautiful area. Did you check out Boldt Castle? Glad you enjoyed your trip!
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kmccabe56
Posted 2013-08-08 4:41 PM (#390352 - in reply to #390287)
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Absolutely fabulous looking car. Your choice of colours compliment the car completely, so I don't think anyone will have condemn you for what you picked.

And kudos to being able to find a Chevy guy that can work on a Mopar!
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udoittwo
Posted 2013-08-08 6:02 PM (#390368 - in reply to #390324)
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Location: Valley Forge, Pa.		Hey Jessica,
Friday evening, they had a 75 annivesary tribute to the bridge. They had fireworks out over the water, launched from Boldt Castle. Just as it started, a freighter came through. With the hundreds of boats and all the water cops running around with their lights on, the freighter must have been in a bit of a panic. They had searchlights on and slowed way down and just as they passed the castle, they set off the fireworks. Glad they didn't start shooting. The last time I was up to Alex Bay, was 9/11. The whole St. Laurence Seaway was shut down that day and marines with M-16s were everywhere.
You are very right, it is a beautiful place up there and the fishing was fantastic. The water is crystal clear down as far as you can see. Can't wait to go back!
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NorthernFins
Posted 2013-08-09 6:37 PM (#390561 - in reply to #390368)
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Location: Central Alberta		What a great looking wagon you got there! Stunning color combination! congrats!

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ChristineFury
Posted 2013-08-11 10:43 PM (#390818 - in reply to #389768)
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