Vegas Teacher Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I have decided not to go to the W.C.R. this year. I am going to get a few more miles, practice and repair jobs done on my Volvo before I take it on a long trip. I am guessing I still need a good 5,000.00 to 7,000.00 just to make it road worthy. The thought of being stuck on 93 in Nevada, I-80 in the between Utah and Michigan, I-44 in Missouri or I-70 or I-40 depending on how I would go back to NV does not appeal to me at all. I went to put the Schrader valve in with Flyers help last weekend to find out it was to small and the tool I bought from O'Riely was not long enough. Went back to T.E.C. equipment and got a valve that was larger in diameter, cut the short end of the tool off and did the same to a very skinny screw driver and J.B. welded them together. I just need to get the valve started then I can reach in with needle nose pliers and tighten it into place. So with heavy heart I am pulling out of the rally, Maybe I will see you next year? I won't be in Kansas because that is when I am in school. I was looking forward to putting names and faces together, but at least this way I won't be a hazard to anybody else on the highway or myself. Later, Cory Ossana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Sad Face........Sorry you're not going to make it! Better safe than sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 We'll be there again next year. I'll be in Vegas next March for NASCAR. maybe we can get together then with some of the other Vegas HDT'rs and had a mini rally. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Cory, with time you'll get your eye calibrated to the point where you'll get the right parts about 80% of the time. Ask me how many times I've pulled my "house" to the Home Depot parking lot for a plumbing project. On the bright side, you could have a running "Vegas HDT Reunion" with the number of people passing through town during Snowbird season. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Darryl&Rita said: Cory, with time you'll get your eye calibrated to the point where you'll get the right parts about 80% of the time. Ask me how many times I've pulled my "house" to the Home Depot parking lot for a plumbing project. On the bright side, you could have a running "Vegas HDT Reunion" with the number of people passing through town during Snowbird season. You are correct! Vegas is a popular place to travel through and I should be a lot better about connecting with people when the opportunity presents its self. I just get my head buried in the sand and forget to look up at what is going on around me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Cory Don't go till you feel it's the right time. As said before better safe than sorry. Right now we are planning a trip to Vegas late Sept or early Oct so hope we can meet up for a adult beverage. Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 3 hours ago, Vegas Teacher said: I have decided not to go to the W.C.R. this year. I am going to get a few more miles, practice and repair jobs done on my Volvo before I take it on a long trip. I am guessing I still need a good 5,000.00 to 7,000.00 just to make it road worthy. The thought of being stuck on 93 in Nevada, I-80 in the between Utah and Michigan, I-44 in Missouri or I-70 or I-40 depending on how I would go back to NV does not appeal to me at all. I went to put the Schrader valve in with Flyers help last weekend to find out it was to small and the tool I bought from O'Riely was not long enough. Went back to T.E.C. equipment and got a valve that was larger in diameter, cut the short end of the tool off and did the same to a very skinny screw driver and J.B. welded them together. I just need to get the valve started then I can reach in with needle nose pliers and tighten it into place. So with heavy heart I am pulling out of the rally, Maybe I will see you next year? I won't be in Kansas because that is when I am in school. I was looking forward to putting names and faces together, but at least this way I won't be a hazard to anybody else on the highway or myself. Later, Cory Ossana If you know of anyone that does AC work. See if there valve stem wrench will fit that one. They should have 2 sizes. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 16 minutes ago, wild wolf products said: If you know of anyone that does AC work. See if there valve stem wrench will fit that one. They should have 2 sizes. Pete Will do Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 10 hours ago, JPL said: Cory Don't go till you feel it's the right time. As said before better safe than sorry. Right now we are planning a trip to Vegas late Sept or early Oct so hope we can meet up for a adult beverage. Pat The Old Sailor You bet, like I said I am going to have to get better about meeting up with fellow HDT'rs when you come through town! Vegas is a popular place for everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 We could do meet ups at Clark County Gun Range, and run an ongoing Bull Scheiße contest "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 You will be missed. Do what is best for you not anyone else. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Ronbo said: You will be missed. Do what is best for you not anyone else. Thanks, I really wanted to meet people face to face. I wanted for people to see I was genuine and sincere. The worst part of typing everything is out is we do not get to hear voice tone or see facial expressions. We lose 90% of what was meant behind what was said. I also wanted to show off my dogs and help give training pointers to anybody who would have liked to learn. Maybe next year I we can plan a time for pack training........... Anyway I might be doing everybody else traveling a favor by not being on the road. I think my lack of experience and understanding of my tractor shows. Later, Cory Ossana - Vegas Teacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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