[TPR] Final Preps

[Asa Jay Laughton]

I believe the Pantera is ready.

Filled her with gas today and took Sam on a ride to Radio Shack.  It was 
probably a 30 mile round trip maybe more.  I wanted to pick up a 
magnetic mount CB antenna.

Today, I did some finish work on the interior.  Installed the GPS 
antenna, GPS power cable and suction cup mount to determine routing of 
the cables and position of the GPS for best viewing.  Then I installed 
the small Uniden CB I've been meaning to for 13 years.  It has an easily 
removable microphone so I can take it out during the race.  The antenna 
we picked up then got installed as well.  Out for travel, in for racing.

Vacuumed the heck out of the interior, seats, floor mats.  Polished the 
dash, console, door panels and firewall cover.  Installed the seats.  
Washed the windows (all except the rear) with Rain-X planned for later 
this weekend.  Inserted the truck tub and vacuumed it.  Put my standard 
kit in the tub: wheel cleaner/polish, instant wash, polishes, towels.  
Tire gauge, gloves, eye protection, 90* radiator hose (the only 
under-car piece that's -not- Gates Green Stripe), California duster and 
reflective pop-up window shade.

The drive to Radio Shack and back was uneventful.  Though we never saw 
above 45 MPH.  Tomorrow, I think we'll go on a shake-down cruise 
somewhere and try to put a hundred miles on it at speeds up to 70 MPH.

I'm going to try and get her in the air for an under-car inspection.  
Things always look different when you can get under it better.  I need 
to begin putting my race clothes in a bag and put together a tool kit.

I need to build my checklists yet.  Still have a way to go, but getting 
there.

No photos until I can get more server space, sorry.
Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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