Clevis D asked:
I have two tickets to the 500 and me and my ex brother inlaw are heading to daytona tomorrow. I have a heater in my truck but some creep stole the bed and doors last week (see my sad story on my 360 page) and I cut out a couple of plywood doors to keep the cops from pulling me over so it still gets pretty cold at 70 mph. We tied a piece of 3/4 plywood to the frame so we can tie off some coolers, tent, and stuff to camp out with. I thought about hooking up a converter and pluging in a electric blanket to cover us while we drive. I know this sounds dumb but I havent had time to find some used doors yet and as long as the cops dont hassle me the wood ones work OK. We even thought about bringing about ten sheets of plywood and some studs and just building us a dang wood cabin at the campsite. I worry about freezing to death. We plan on drinking a LOT so maybe that will keep us warm. Any suggestions?
We had a great idea! Rusty has a metal and wood 7x9 storage building at his house and we are going over there right now and empty it out, block it up and bolt it to my truck. This will be a great place to camp out and we will be able to load all our stuff plus a grill and tv and stay warm. We can even take turns sleeping in it on the way down to Daytona. Wish us luck!
Black Titanium Ring
I have two tickets to the 500 and me and my ex brother inlaw are heading to daytona tomorrow. I have a heater in my truck but some creep stole the bed and doors last week (see my sad story on my 360 page) and I cut out a couple of plywood doors to keep the cops from pulling me over so it still gets pretty cold at 70 mph. We tied a piece of 3/4 plywood to the frame so we can tie off some coolers, tent, and stuff to camp out with. I thought about hooking up a converter and pluging in a electric blanket to cover us while we drive. I know this sounds dumb but I havent had time to find some used doors yet and as long as the cops dont hassle me the wood ones work OK. We even thought about bringing about ten sheets of plywood and some studs and just building us a dang wood cabin at the campsite. I worry about freezing to death. We plan on drinking a LOT so maybe that will keep us warm. Any suggestions?
We had a great idea! Rusty has a metal and wood 7x9 storage building at his house and we are going over there right now and empty it out, block it up and bolt it to my truck. This will be a great place to camp out and we will be able to load all our stuff plus a grill and tv and stay warm. We can even take turns sleeping in it on the way down to Daytona. Wish us luck!
Black Titanium Ring
tent heater
February 14th, 2010
Silver Cigarette Cases
Hello? Wood is flamable. Just set the doors on fire using a low key fuel such as lighter fluid or Napalm and the flames will keep you toasty all the way to the Big Race.
Have a Blast!
18k Gold Bracelets
February 15th, 2010
Camp Stoves
Well Daytona is quite warm. You shouldnt have a problem getting cold. I think you will fit in well with the other rednecks there. Have fun
E-OMC
February 17th, 2010
tent heater
Don’t worry about the cops….you’ll blend in good going through Ga. When ya get in FL, jest spray paint “Go Gaters” on the sides and yer home free. If you get too cold, just use a rope as a wick..put one end in yur gas tank and the other end in the cab… when it gets soaked good just lite er up and yull be plenti warm. Bring yer cute gurl cousin and drop her in Ocaler, i’ll be waitin on the corner by the palm tree. See ya soon.
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E-OMC
February 20th, 2010
Men’s Jewlery Rings
One time that happened to me. I got pulled over. I pretended to reach over, roll down the window, and did not speak until I got it all the way down. When the officer asked WTF, I told him it was a new space program we were testing that basically made solids invisible. He asked me to get out. I reached down, grabed a fake door handle, opened the door and slammed it. He thought I had lost my mind. But as he was talking, and I leaned on the invisible bed, he bought into the whole story. It worked well, because we were in Alabama, not too far from the NASA place in Huntsville. I told him we were just the drivers to take the project from huntsville to florida for final testing – he thought we were astronauts – I told him I was not a love sick psycho – we laughed so hard that ol’ Indian Franks partials came out.
As far as staying warm, I just cut a whole in the hood, put a box fan on the inside with plastic zip ties and got some A/C duct work from Home depot and some duct tape (you know duct tape – THE quicker fixer upper) and made my own heater. Ya’ know, “A country boy will survive”. Just borrow your buddy the plumber’s overalls, get out your good flannel insulated shirt, and wrap up in your wife’s Elvis Presley blanket and you should be warm enough.
I would not try to build the cabin in florida. Jud tried that one year, and got a fine from the local buildin’ inspector.
But don’t worry about freezin’…florida is plenty warm…and there are some sweeeet college girls on the beach to snuggle up to. West Virginia teachers college for the overweight, blind and deaf will be on spring break during the race. We got real lucky with the gals from slappa-slappa-thigh last year.
Good luck!
tent heater
February 23rd, 2010
Mountain HardWear Sale
First of all, I hope you have a great time at Daytona.
(If you don’t freeze to death)
In past experiences at Atlanta, Talladega & Darlington, hopefully other campers will be gracious enough to help you out keeping warm. I always had our motorhome door open to anyone who was needing a shower, grub or beer & a place to lay their head. Have a great time at Daytona.
Black Titanium Ring
February 25th, 2010
North Face Sale
can’t you borrow a car from anyone just for a couple days would seem more safer and saner, but who am I to question you I just envy you at least you are going.
Nitro-Pak
February 27th, 2010
Camp Stoves
You should be OK but watch out for them dam woodpeckers.
E-OMC
February 28th, 2010
Sterling Silver Boxes
Heck yeah U have a good time…U will be fine..Keep warm
Black Titanium Ring
March 4th, 2010
Silver Cigarette Cases
Sounds fun guys, you’re LUCKY!!! Have a great time~wish I was with you!