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Move to colorado is over.

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Posted by: 94m5

Yup, pulled into the drive a couple hours ago.


Truck got a whopping 11.45 MPG over 900 plus miles.


This was pulling a 1500 lb (empty)trailer, fully loaded including my Snap-on roll chest full of tools. I had no problem pulling in Illinois, and Missouri, but once I started getting up in elevation, I had to run 3rd gear the rest of the way. The worst mileage I saw was 9.12 on a VERY hilly(and windy) section of Kansas

I think a gear swap to 4.10's will allow me to run O/D, and still have the umph to pull up hills. Then again, I don't pull heavy trailers that much, so I may not even worry about it. Whipple makes a nice twin screw package as well. :evil:


School starts the 2nd of October, and work starts as soon as I get everything in order. We need to start planning the central states meet now.


Mike


Posted by: 94m5

Figured i would add some pictures of the general area that I live in.


A few from garden of the gods, Wilkerson Pass, and driving up pikes peak. These are old pictures from a trip about 4 years ago which explains the quality.

Anyone who has been out here can tell you that NO picture can do the scenery justice.


Posted by: cavemansmarkviii

Looks like a beautiful place to live Mike.


Posted by: Calabrio

I remember thinking Colorado Springs was one of the most beautiful places I'd ever been. In ever direction, breathtaking beauty.... it's amazing out there. Best of luck.


Posted by: evillally

Goddamn, that's beautiful American country right there! You don't see scenery like that in the toilets of Asia or Europe!


Posted by: pepperman

Glad to hear that you made it out there safely Mike, The central states does have some great scenery.


Posted by: mespock

I just left I'll be there in about 10 more hours...

Looks great Mike... get some pick of the area and make us jealous...


Posted by: Sergmark

Hey Mike,
Congradulations on the move. I hope school goes well.
I lived around Denver for about a year. My brother still lives north of you also around Denver. I loved the mountains and the collage girls when I was there.
I had a 69 vette while out there, it was fun in the mountains !!


Posted by: JC1994

Congrats on the move Mike . see you thought Kansas was flat as a pancake huh? Lol!! Later.


Posted by: torquemonkey

Good to hear that you made it safely. We're practically neighbors!


Posted by: 94m5

Quote:
Originally Posted by JC1994
Congrats on the move Mike . see you thought Kansas was flat as a pancake huh? Lol!! Later.


Oh it IS flat as a pancake if you look at the overall geography of the section that I-70 runs on. I've been making this drive since I was a little kid when my G-ma moved out here. It's more that the road changes in elevation so much, up to the top of a hill, and back dow the other side. and your redoing it in another mile or 2.


I took U.S.36 all the way from Hannibal MO to Phillipsburg KS, then South to some podunk, and then west on 24 to Colby. I-70 from there to Limon CO, and then back on 24 to the Springs.

I have never been that way before, as I usually take I-70 all the way out. I came to the conclusion that Kansas is the exact same geographically across the whole damned state.


Quote:
Originally Posted by torquemonkey
Good to hear that you made it safely. We're practically neighbors!


I was thinking the same thing man. If i get some free time, I'll load the truck up and make a trip out.


Posted by: billcu

That is some beautiful country. Glad to hear that you made it OK, Mike.

We'll miss you in the Midwest.

So you don't forget us, here's a photo of when you visited us in Lincoln Park, Michigan.


Posted by: JC1994

Quote:
Originally Posted by 94m5
Oh it IS flat as a pancake if you look at the overall geography of the section that I-70 runs on. I've been making this drive since I was a little kid when my G-ma moved out here. It's more that the road changes in elevation so much, up to the top of a hill, and back dow the other side. and your redoing it in another mile or 2.


I took U.S.36 all the way from Hannibal MO to Phillipsburg KS, then South to some podunk, and then west on 24 to Colby. I-70 from there to Limon CO, and then back on 24 to the Springs.

I have never been that way before, as I usually take I-70 all the way out. I came to the conclusion that Kansas is the exact same geographically across the whole damned state.




it IS flatter than a pancake here in Wichita!!


Posted by: chickenviii

bye mike you will be missed in the MW heres a pic from wisc


Posted by: Conti94

The scenery is incredible mike very nice. Looks like a great place to live. Wish you the best of luck there man. Glad to hear you got there safely.




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