Last year when Chris completed the build of the 1965 Cobra (Factory Five Racing kit car)...I was very proud of his accomplishment. He had taken on the challenge because he needed something to keep himself busy when he found himself no longer working at HP after 13 years (and prior to that 15 years at Key Title). I was also newly retired after 25 years at HP so when he came up with the idea of driving cross-country I thought sure....anything that would get me to see my daughter in Wisconsin or other family planted across the U.S.
Then reality started to sink in. This car doesn't have much of a trunk. How long would we be gone? How many hours a day would we be traveling? What happens if it rains? How do I pack for a trip like that? After a few "easy" 100-200 mile drives...we went on a trial run to Reno for he Western States Cobra Bash. That was about 1400 miles roundtrip. That's when I found out what "bugs" needed to be worked out in the car. Over the next week Chris made a few modifications to accomodate me and make the ride more comfortable for me.
So....with seat-cushion (with heater and massager) in place, MP3 player and sound canceling headset, blanket, sunglasses with special foam inserts to block out wind and shady hats...we were off.
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