<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>way too many mountains, but way too beatiful at the sametime. i now live in montana having moved from new york a year ago. the worst part of the trip was wyoming. wyoming is the windiest state in the country and in my 90 gl i barely could go more then 45-50 with it floored. however, it was breathetakingly beautiful and sight not to be missed. once you get into montana and go through billings it smoothes out (the wind that is) and your only obstacle are the mountains. there are then maybe 4 or 5 burly passes to seattle but if you do it smart and rest your van you will be fine. there are turn outs on the passes that you can stop to cool your engine. i was under full load with mine and at the time my cooling system was screwing up, but i made it without over heating. you should be fine if your van is ship shape. if you run into problems in montana or idaho, i live in western montana and would be happy to lend a hand. my number is 406-360-9873. the 82 deisels are not very powerful but i never knew anybody who could not make a long trip through the mountains in one. just don't be in a hurry. july is hot so cool your van on the passes!</P> <P>jason</P> <P>90gl<BR><BR></P></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>>From: Shaggy <SHAGGYINSEATTLE@YAHOO.COM> <DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: Shaggy <SHAGGYINSEATTLE@YAHOO.COM> <DIV></DIV>>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <DIV></DIV>>Subject: Roadtrip <DIV></DIV>>Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 12:14:34 -0700 <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>Ok, folks, So I am going to be moving out to Seattle <DIV></DIV>>in July from just north of NYC. So, my question <DIV></DIV>>being...... would the nortern route be full of waay <DIV></DIV>>too many mountains for my 82' Diesel Westy? <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>Shaggy <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>===== <DIV></DIV>>Shaggy <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>__________________________________________________ <DIV></DIV>>Do You Yahoo!? <DIV></DIV>>Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness <DIV></DIV>>http://health.yahoo.com <DIV></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: <a href='http://g.msn.com/1HM105401/43'>Click Here</a><br></html> |
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