Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:32:56 +0000
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From: "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Newbie - Getting Ready for Cross Country Trip
> >> I found the best tool to be a loud music source. Masks all the little
> sounds you think are the van falling apart. <<
So... Then.... would a microphone in the engine bay, with Amp & speakers in the Cab
Be a worthwhile addition or upgrade to our Vans ?
So we could stay in touch ( with the people ) so to speak ??? :o)
By the way....You know, the Only Reason Folks Would buy a Harley.....
Is the Sound they Make !!??!! :o)
Just Joshin !!! Don't want Sonny droppin' in on Me !!! :o)
Afterall, it is Friday ( At Last ) !!!!! :o)
JC...
While various segments of the organization still debate when and who started the Hells Angels--most historians are sure it started in March of 1948 down in Fontana, California where motorcycles and racecars are perennially popular. The name came indirectly from the Flying Tigers in WWII who were part of the 303rd Bombardment Group who, as a unit, voted to be subtitled "Hell's Angels" in 1944. In 1948, motorcycles were starting to become a popular pastime in America and the name Hells Angels Motorcycle Club was the official title given by one of those former members of the 303rd above. His name was Arvid Olsen who's officially credited by the Hells Angels today for merely giving the name of the group in Fontana rather than joining the organization. What the details and motivations behind that story are is still shrouded in myth, which isn't all that surprising.
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From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
> >> I found the best tool to be a loud music source. Masks all the little
> sounds you think are the van falling apart. <<
>
> Exactly the reason I have never upgraded my 1980's vintage stereo/cassette deck
> in my Westy. I NEVER listen to the radio so loud as to drown out engine noise, I
> have to hear that engine and any strange noises that pop up. I had a '77 Bay
> Westy years ago that I gutted to do a complete color change repaint on. On
> reassembling the interior, I filled the ribs with foam, and sprayed the entire
> inside with 3M rubberized undercoating, then added sound proofing. The result
> was the quietest Bay I've ever seen-I hated it! The ride was quiet, but I could
> barely hear the engine running, and that made me feel uncomfortable. I'd rather
> hear little noises before they become big problems! Jeff
