Another North GA newbie

[beemerphile]

Hello from Danielsville, GA.

I am the new owner of a 1970 M35A2 that I just drove back from Maryland. THe trip was two days (in thunderstorms) and 609 miles. The truck and I were well acquainted by the time I arrived back home. I'll add some pics from the trip if I can figure out how to downsize or thumbnail them. Hopefully I won't start out in "time out" for posting violations.

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/844/img0313vr.jpg/

 

[73m819]

Welcome from gainesville

You are coming to the 12SSGAR (2012, SS, GA, RALLY) the PREMIER east coast rally
ere are some links to the 11SSGAR

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/south-...02-official-2011-ss-ga-rally-info-thread.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/south-...official-2011-ga-rally-multimedia-thread.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/south-eastern-us-chapter/76924-ga-2011-rally-after-action-report.html

 

[beemerphile]

Welcome from gainesville

You are coming to the 12SSGAR (2012, SS, GA, RALLY) the PREMIER east coast rally
ere are some links to the 11SSGAR

Roger that. It is already on my calendar.

 

[RodUSMC1962]

Welcome to the green disease from Indiana!

 

[glcaines]

Welcome to Steel Soldiers! There are a lot of us up in North Georgia with MVs. You definitely must come to the Georgia Rally October 10 - 14. Several of us convoyed to the 2011 rally from North Georgia and I suspect we'll do the same this year.

 

[Capt.Marion]

You've got a sharp looking truck! It looked good when I passed you going the opposite direction on I81 in Virginia!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Welcome aboard from sunny south Florida

 

[Capt.Marion]

Also, this tutorial will help with posting pictures.

 

[197thhhc]

Hey, I just sent you some headlights. Its good to see you on SS. If you need anything in the future PM me here. I give a 10% discount to SS members if they dont use ebay. My savings in fees is your saving in cash. Good luck with your truck.

 

[beemerphile]

You've got a sharp looking truck! It looked good when I passed you going the opposite direction on I81 in Virginia!

Small world indeed. Thanks for the shout. I am not so sure that those traveling the same direction that I was were as happy to see me - esp. truckers. However, according to my GPS I was managing to hold above 47 mph and as good as 53 mph without exceeding 2400 rpm. It held speed great on the hills.

 

[beemerphile]

Hey, I just sent you some headlights. Its good to see you on SS. If you need anything in the future PM me here. I give a 10% discount to SS members if they dont use ebay. My savings in fees is your saving in cash. Good luck with your truck.

Good to know. I make it a point to learn everything the hard way so I remember it better.

 

[73m819]

clean up the filiters, will give you a easy 50

 

[kastein]

Small world indeed. Thanks for the shout. I am not so sure that those traveling the same direction that I was were as happy to see me - esp. truckers. However, according to my GPS I was managing to hold above 47 mph and as good as 53 mph without exceeding 2400 rpm. It held speed great on the hills.

You'd be surprised. Driving my 5 ton I get a smile and a wave from almost every trucker that passes me. A lot of the guys driving those rigs love to see old iron still rolling down the road.

 

[beemerphile]

clean up the filiters, will give you a easy 50

Air filters? BTW, I am sure I could have held over 50, however I was unfamiliar with it and I wanted to make sure I didn't wring it out due to stupidity. I spent most of the trip between 2000-2300 rpm. I stayed pretty well away from the DANGER decal.

 

[197thhhc]

Since you are aready singled out in the rear you shoould think about 395 tires. The will allow you to run 60 mph at around 2300 rpm

 

[197thhhc]

Good to know. I make it a point to learn everything the hard way so I remember it better.

I will make up for the missed discount next time you need something. Just remind me.

 

[CycleJay]

Beemerphile,

Welcome to Steel Soldiers, from Marietta, Ga.

If you ever need any assistance, feel free to ask me.
I would be glad to do what I can.

Good night,

 

[73m819]

OK, these trucks will run a easy 50, if running good and still stay under tach, I drove a loaded deuce from ga to wi, did a easy 50+ (900x20s), never needed to get up on tach. as you get used to your truck, things will fall into place. I understand you taking it easy till you know the truck

 

[beemerphile]

Nice welcomes here. I believe the MV crowd is even closer knit than my adventure motorcycling buds - which is saying something.

@197thhhc> the 11x20's have light sidewall checking and good tread, so that should give me time to understand what 395's are.

 

[RetiredNavy]

Howdy from Montana! Glad you had a safe recovery.