[TPR] Final Preps

[Charles Engles]

Dear Asa,


              Congratulations.  You have made things fall together.  


                             Warmest regards, Chuck Engles



-----Original Message-----
From: tpr-bounces at teampanteraracing.com
[mailto:tpr-bounces at teampanteraracing.com] On Behalf Of Asa Jay Laughton
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 10:57 PM
To: tpr at teampanteraracing.com
Subject: [TPR] Final Preps

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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