That’s where having a CB radio comes in handy, you can coordinate passing, to let the faster trucks by. Sadly the number of drivers that have a functional CB has dwindled. But I agree it’s usually a pickup and a RV trailer that races up on you then pulls a stunt of a passing manoeuvre, that can cause grief.
Surely that body has been repaired from rust and repainted?! Or is that one of those fantastic no salt/winter vehicles I've heard of?
I drive the Banff to Jasper road quite a bit and I am amazed what people do to save a few minutes....passing on solid lanes, driving in excess of the speeding limit when road conditions and traffic are not conducive. Even tho that road can sometimes be terrible in winter, I always feel it is safer then because the lack of traffic as compared to the summer road.
I went and took a much longer than necessary route to stay out of the truck routes. Scenery was great and traffic was light. Big trucks are easy and predictable to sort out, it's the little cars and lifted trucks pulling toy haulers that create the most interesting moments.
It has been repainted at some point, but as far as rust goes, the body is in excellent condition, I removed the old shredded floor mat and the floor pans are in near perfect shape. It does suffer from some old accident damage and some very creative repairs, but I am working my way through the problems.
Would the Ford factory manuals be any use to you?
I have a pretty good selection of manuals around the shop pertaining to these old girls..... And, oddly enough, the longer I own them, the less factory they become. Lol. Thanks for the offer though.......
