I forgot to add one little item about my trip up this morning. I was cruising along, running just under 80, leaned back and relaxed with the feet on the highway pegs and noticed a bright blue "something" in the mirror coming up fast....a little deuce coupe ragtop. It had been obviously turned into a resto mod and they did a beautiful job....sitting nice and low, great looking wheels with larger rubber in back, full fendered and all. He pulled up adjacent but didn't roll past for a few seconds, the rumble from the pipes told me this ain't no Model A four banger.
I gave him the thumbs up along with the curled index and thumb together, letting him know I thought it was just right. He laughed, pointed to my bike and returned the sign....then punched it and was gone. Man that was a thing of beauty, loved the sound. Hope all the drool on my shirt didn't bother anyone when I got there.
When I get done with the 1200 project, I've been hinting at getting a late 60's or early 70's p/u to build and modernize. Every time I mention it Rita starts saying "drip, drip, drip" in reference to the Oriental water torture. Then adds "make sure the back end is big enough for a mattress." I keep telling her we could then sell the bike hauler trailer but it doesn't faze her. Doesn't look like I'll be getting a p/u any time soon.
