Guest wildcat465 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 In the spirit of naming the caravans from the various areas. I am proud to announce that the Heartland Hooligans are planning their way to South Bend.The route is still in planning stage, although frankly, options are few.Donna and I will be leaving our pine cone infested yard Tuesday the 16th. Unfortunately NOT in the 64 Cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 'Heartland Hooligans'...now that's a name that fits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Paul - you forgot "De Up Nort" in front :cool:Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy...we aren't missing much besides the 11 long-haired friends of Jesus in a chartreuse micro-bus.We'll be leaving the day before, to be a fair percentage of this suite of South Bend sojourners...perhaps Donna would want to ride with Teresa and make it the "girl's" car...it is Suzanne's after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy...we aren't missing much besides the 11 long-haired friends of Jesus in a chartreuse micro-bus.How about 1 in a Riviera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Nice name! LOL... Hope your journey is trouble free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I don't know about you guys, but I'm thinking about t-shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy...we aren't missing much besides the 11 long-haired friends of Jesus in a chartreuse micro-bus.Line of the day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Not the original, but the movie version doesn't have Thriller's line in it.10-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Well, I guess I'm included in this crowd, since I'm part of the Heartland region But it seems that the local folks are few and far between on who is attending. So far, I have no one to caravan with on Wednesday. I hope I don't have any problems on the way up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Well, I guess I'm included in this crowd, since I'm part of the Heartland region But it seems that the local folks are few and far between on who is attending. So far, I have no one to caravan with on Wednesday. I hope I don't have any problems on the way up!You don't have to drive in the same pack to be included in the Heartland Hooligans!Glad to hear you will be there Adam. Looking forward to seeing you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrob Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I don't know about you guys, but I'm thinking about t-shirtsOk, I'm up for that! We might not be going out with the cool kids caravan, but we'll hook up at the Bend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I forgot about the Illinois National Guard (well, not really, but didn't put it together we'd be going through that state)...hmm...darn toll roads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 You don't have to drive in the same pack to be included in the Heartland Hooligans!Just a qualifier that not everyone in the Heartland region is a Hooligan who would want to be associated with the name (or perhaps with us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Kansas is also part of the Heartland so since I am since I am the longest away Does that make me the FAR OUT HOOLIGAN, wow now that far out and right on good buddyCatch you guys in South Bend. Should be there Tuesday afternoonRemember Drive Friendly and enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Definetely FAR OUT, Daddy-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 The makeup of the convoy may be changing...had some difficulties with the '76 today...I'll take a look at things tomorrow and hopefully I can get her squared away. If not, there will be a relatively modern Buick joining us...better A/C and fuel economy at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 The makeup of the convoy may be changing...had some difficulties with the '76 today...I'll take a look at things tomorrow and hopefully I can get her squared away. If not, there will be a relatively modern Buick joining us...better A/C and fuel economy at least.Like newer than a Reatta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Yes, but it shouldn't be an issue. The good news is that (subject to a shakedown drive) I believe I have found the issue. The rubber on the air cleaner is somewhat deteriorated and a chunk was in the carb (based on what was missing from the air cleaner, I believe none got into the engine). I have cut off all the loose bits, so there shouldn't be any issue until I can find a replacement.As this is a custom air cleaner, with an oval shape, the generic places (that are actually open on Sunday here) don't carry them...on top of the fact that they only seem able to look up based on the car, and since this isn't original, doesn't show up. So, with any luck, I can find one south of the border. It doesn't help that there are no markings on it that would delineate manufacturer numbers to be able to cross-reference.Things are looking up...and I don't have to show up with a 2002 Regal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Sounds like the Hooligans I am hooking up with will be about six Buicks driving and one on a trailer.Shenanigans will ensue.Looking forward to seeing you soon Derek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Well there will be one less Buick at the meet. I have been in St Louis with the pick up and had a few problems, so not there is not time to return to Wichita to get the Reatta. Will have to wing it with the pickup. One more day of work in STL and then head for South Bend on Tuesday sometime..Everybody travel safe and I see ya in South Bend with out the Buick.. Oh well more time to do other things.....Got BudChuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Where are you staying in St. Louis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Smartin today I will be working on my house in Wildwood MO. I plan to get a motel in Eureka for the night, then on the road Tuesday. I was hoping to get out to St. Charles to Fastlane Cars but I dont think that is in the cards today. Today we are spending time with lawyers on an estate. Lawyers you gotta love them.Chuck Kerls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 If you end up getting out of here a day late, I am leaving on Wednesday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Rollin' rollin' rollin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thriller here....Made it in last night...got away far later than usual...forgot the Reatta would get about 50% better fuel economy than the pace car. Met up at Famous Dave's (where else?), had dinner, took the pace car to Fred to get some R12 (got down to 64 in the vent...much better than 85).We're all conscious this morning, getting ready to eat and head out in about an hour. See all y'all there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrob Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 We're good to go first thing in the morning. Washed and polished to a glow, new water pump and charged up A/C, we'll arrive in Centurion style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 First group in, will post pics tomorrow too damn tired to care right now.See you tomorrow, Dave.Have seen many already, gonna be a fun time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 We are here and head for a good nights rest. Will hit it tomarrow. Lots of road const on I 70 and state 31. Just a bit of rain around St Louis. I dont understand how they have const for several miles, then the road is good, then in another 5 miles some more const. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrob Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 We're in Osseo, WI at the Norske Nook, home of the world's greatest pies. We'll force ourselves to have pie, and move on. The Heartland Hooligans should all stop here on the way home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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