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[J R Read_HML]

44 today and possible 54 tomorrow!

Had not seen the Rampy in about 4 months, so went over to the rental garage 
(other side of town) to see how it looked and give it some exercise. 
Inspected for evidence of vermin - none found.  Checked the oil - full. 
Turned on the cabin light for a moment just to make sure the battery had not 
gone flat.  A couple of slow pushes on the accelerator pedal and then set 
the chokes.  Started after about 20 seconds - 2 10 second blasts.  A couple 
more pumps on the accelerator till things evened out - about 20 seconds. 
Let it idle about 4, maybe 5 minutes and then backed her out.  Very little 
tic from the lifters, has Mobil 1 and I think that helps.

Took about a 10 mile ride.  We BOTH (Rampy and I) loved it!  Got lots of 
looks along the way.  Always do in the Rampy - after all it is 45 years old 
and lookin GOOD.  Last fall a lady asked me if it was a new vehicle (you 
know - a throwback styling).  I had to laugh - then told her the truth - and 
said "thanks for asking".

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Later, JR
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140 (still TIMES 2 - somebody make an offer)
'66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140