California Melee... did I say Mille?

Our leaving to meet the Coyote Convoy in Laredo, Texas is now about sixty days out and the 2002 is ready to start road testing. The wiring has been finished and the engine has been started for the first time. The initial start of a 4 cylinder does not have the same impact as that of a V8, but is satisfying in knowing that it runs, so far so good.

Still no word on whether the other 2002 will be going to the Carrera, and the engine builder, Joe, has not surfaced yet with a motor for the Durango Deuce. That gives the shop time to finish Rick's car, adding the seat belts, seats, doors and hood.
Some track days are in order to get Rick back in shape to advance his high speed driving habits, but also the car needs a workout too. We've decided to try and get into The California Melee, which is not The California Mille. The Melee is a 750 mile, 3 day romp through some of Northern California's most beautiful back roads, on the cheap, as they say. It's a fun event and would be a great way to shake out any bugs the car might have.

Check out http://www.californiamelee.com/ for more information.

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We also made a trip south this last weekend to see the Monterey Historic races. Porsche was the featured car at this years event, and there were a couple that had some La Carrera Panamericana history. The 550 Spyder was not originally a hardtop, but was being refurbished as one by Jerry Steinfeld. We were surprised not to see any 2002's racing at all. Afterwards we stopped at Tarpy's Roadhouse for a La Carrera gathering, mostly to

grab a copy of Gary Faules DVD on the 2007 race. It's a great story on the history of the race and of the building of his Mustang, and what it takes to make it to the finish line. Personally, I thought it could have had a few more shots of a red Chevelle, but that's just me. Wonderful job to all who worked on it, it's a beauty Gary! Now we'll wait and see if we get into the Melee for some road testing and keep checking things off our lists.

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