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Anyone here in Des Moines IA? I need a place to put my '02


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Just siezed the motor on the way back from Mid-America in our '73. Super bummer, especially since overheating is an avoidable problem with an experienced driver, but alas my crew are not.... 

 

Anyway, the car is on I35 near exit 70 in West Des Moines and I'm hoping to get it towed off of the freeway and somewhere  safe until I can come back down in our truck with a trailer. Any suggestions very welcome.

 

Thank you

 

Dug 415-350-0608

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'73 Sahara numbers matching 

'74 Mintgrun sunroof car w/ oem Golde deflector, euro bumpers, 5spd, owned since 2002

 

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All good. My eldest and I used a tow strap and got it to a well-lit gas station where they are fine with it overnight. 
 

We crammed all five us into the other car and kept heading North. Will be back home  in Mpls by 10p and I’ll rent a trailer tomorrow and go rescue her.

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'74 Mintgrun sunroof car w/ oem Golde deflector, euro bumpers, 5spd, owned since 2002

 

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Sorry to hear of your misadventure.  Ludwig blew a head gasket in Wisconsin Dells; ended up renting a U-haul truck and dolly to get him home to Ohio.

 

Let us know what the teardown reveals.  Hopefully nothing that can't be replaced.  And if you're really lucky, it might unlock after cooling down.  I was once given an E21 that had been run low on coolant to the point it seized.  Allowed to cool down, it started, ran, and I drove it for a year with apparently no ill effects.  It was still running when I sold it.  So there's hope.

 

At least you have a whole year 'til next year's Mid America.  And you'll be eligible for the hard luck award!

 

mike

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'73 Sahara sunroof-Ludwig-since '78
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Thanks for the love and tips y’all! I got Carolina home today. Will begin the sorting on the engine….after some rest. :)

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