Just got back from Kent Fedor's with the Skytop.
For the stat lovers:
From central NY to eastern Michigan:
598 miles
12 hours total time each way
10 hours moving time
Average moving MPH: 53.1 out, 58.4 back (with car)
Top speed: 102 MPH
The 4 U.S./Canada border crossings were no trouble at all! One wait (Canada into MI) was the worst, at approx. 40 minutes; others were around 15 minutes. Only asked for license and purpose of crossing; on the way back with the car, asked where I was coming from and destination; from Canada into NY, was asked from and destination, officer walked around the car briefly and said, "How do I know you didn't buy this in Canada?!?" I said, "I have the title", turned to get it, and when I looked back, she was smirking and holding my license out to me and said, "You're all set, have a nice day!". I think she was into me; poor kid, happens to me all the time... can't blame her though...
Only real issue was a couple construction delays; that ate up most of the down time[}
] That's the only thing that rattles me; not bad, but have to work on not rolling my eyes and sighing loudly when I encounter one... Left Kent's at 8:00 last night, drove till a little after 11 (just over 100 miles), then hit a rest area and went to bed; slept in LATE (almost 8:00!!), then hit the road.
(SIDE NOTE): LOVE it when my one cup of coffee a day can be Tim Horton's!!
As for the car- no problems hauling it except the LR window wouldn't stay up, even with 200 MPH tape on it... boy, my van's fast... it runs, and it's all there, but R O U G H... got some questions for you all on it (I'll post a separate thread)...
Anyway- safe trip, and it's home! Kent's a great guy, and threw in some extra goodies; thanks again Kent! I'm hoping to make another trip to Kent's soon for another car, but that's another story...
Already looking forward to my next Stude road trip!![^]
And a P.S.: The top speed above was not really from the trip; just wanted to see if you were paying attention...
Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
For the stat lovers:
From central NY to eastern Michigan:
598 miles
12 hours total time each way
10 hours moving time
Average moving MPH: 53.1 out, 58.4 back (with car)
Top speed: 102 MPH
The 4 U.S./Canada border crossings were no trouble at all! One wait (Canada into MI) was the worst, at approx. 40 minutes; others were around 15 minutes. Only asked for license and purpose of crossing; on the way back with the car, asked where I was coming from and destination; from Canada into NY, was asked from and destination, officer walked around the car briefly and said, "How do I know you didn't buy this in Canada?!?" I said, "I have the title", turned to get it, and when I looked back, she was smirking and holding my license out to me and said, "You're all set, have a nice day!". I think she was into me; poor kid, happens to me all the time... can't blame her though...
Only real issue was a couple construction delays; that ate up most of the down time[}
] That's the only thing that rattles me; not bad, but have to work on not rolling my eyes and sighing loudly when I encounter one... Left Kent's at 8:00 last night, drove till a little after 11 (just over 100 miles), then hit a rest area and went to bed; slept in LATE (almost 8:00!!), then hit the road.(SIDE NOTE): LOVE it when my one cup of coffee a day can be Tim Horton's!!
As for the car- no problems hauling it except the LR window wouldn't stay up, even with 200 MPH tape on it... boy, my van's fast... it runs, and it's all there, but R O U G H... got some questions for you all on it (I'll post a separate thread)...
Anyway- safe trip, and it's home! Kent's a great guy, and threw in some extra goodies; thanks again Kent! I'm hoping to make another trip to Kent's soon for another car, but that's another story...
Already looking forward to my next Stude road trip!![^]
And a P.S.: The top speed above was not really from the trip; just wanted to see if you were paying attention...
Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
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