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Old Henry · 03-03-2014, 10:16 AM

Did a two day road trip to Capitol Reef National Park with Pepe while AnnaRae went off on a girl thing. Here's the story with pictures and video.

First stop was in Salina to see and learn all about Elmo Rodge's belly tank racer he's built and run at Bonneville the last two years. (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130703)

Then took the lonely but scenic stretch of I-70 east (109 miles with no services) to Green River where we stayed for the night. Motel 6 is the most pet friendly chain I've found. Actually caters and gives priority to guests with dogs. Love it.

Next morning headed south on Utah Highway 24 toward Hanksville and Capitol Reef National Park.

As we get closer to Hanksville and beyond toward Capitol Reef the terrain changes to a unique form that only exists in this very limited area of the state and very different from the usual red and yellow sandstone in most of the rest of southern Utah. I call it "Moonscape" or "Elephant Hide". Here's a video of driving through it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JPUng1c-Gc

Some places it mixes a little with the red/yellow but is mostly just the grey.

Eventually we entered Capitol Reef National Park. Here's the video of the drive through it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WOC3emYDqE

One of the many things I like about the park is that some of the old buildings and orchards of the ghost town of Fruita have been preserved. This is the old school house on the highway right up against a tall beautiful cliff.

Just after the school house a scenic drive leaves the highway where some more fantastic scenery is enjoyed. (See more on the video)

About an hour and a half from home I finally figured out how to get rid of the vibration in my drive line by tapping the clutch to re-align the vibrating parts until they canceled each other (more here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132859) so Pepe could finally lay down and sleep the rest of the way home.

VeryTangled · 03-03-2014, 10:22 AM

Prof. Henry, Thanks again for sharing your adventure with us. The scenery in Utah is amazing. I look at some of those scenes and imagine what they looked like a hundred thousand years ago...

-VT/JeffH

Ross F-1 · 03-03-2014, 10:57 AM

As always I'm impressed by your adventures, and especially the photography. Can you share your camera setup with us? I assume it's some kind of tripod? I like your choice of music but there are times I'd like to include the flathead sounds, have you had any luck recording sounds?

Old Henry · 03-03-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross F-1

As always I'm impressed by your adventures, and especially the photography. Can you share your camera setup with us? I assume it's some kind of tripod? I like your choice of music but there are times I'd like to include the flathead sounds, have you had any luck recording sounds?

The camera is just a point and shoot Nikon Coolpix S6500 16 mp still, full HD 1080p video.

Mounted on a Promaster FW26M monopod

just standing on the floor of the car stabilized by whichever hand isn't steering for video, handheld for stills.

The camera just captures the pixels which I then work on with Photoshop (for stills) and Cyberlink Power Director (for video) to get the final image I want. None of the photos nor video look like they do as they come out of the camera.

Planojc · 03-03-2014, 11:10 AM

I think Pepe is one lucky dog.

Mike in Mass · 03-03-2014, 11:18 AM

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another great trip ! like I,m sittin there with my face pressed up against the winshield ,love your videos man,,for an East Coast boy like myself ,really makes me realize how much I,m missing My wife has been wanting to take our kids out your way, on a trip befor they grow up an move away ,,,ahhh time is spinning thanks Professor an pepe,,, mike p

Ross F-1 · 03-03-2014, 11:19 AM

That's amazing you get the quality of video with that little camera! Thanks for the info!

Old Henry · 03-03-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross F-1

That's amazing you get the quality of video with that little camera! Thanks for the info!

Oh, about the sound. Although that little camera records video quite well, it doesn't do as well with sound, particularly the low frequencies from the engine. One of the reasons I turn that down and put some music on top of it. Besides, Old Henry has totally stock exhaust so the low frequencies are really almost non-existent. All that can really be heard is what you'd hear in the engine compartment - valves, belts, stuff like that.

Elmo Rodge · 03-03-2014, 11:56 AM

I'd like to point out that Pepe is rather protective.

I put my hand up to the window to try to make friends. Fortunately it was rolled up. I hope the teeth marks buff out of Old Henry's glass easily.

Wayno

Old Henry · 03-03-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike in Mass

another great trip ! like I,m sittin there with my face pressed up against the winshield ,love your videos man,,for an East Coast boy like myself ,really makes me realize how much I,m missing My wife has been wanting to take our kids out your way, on a trip befor they grow up an move away ,,,ahhh time is spinning thanks Professor an pepe,,, mike p

The first time we came your way was with the first 8 of our 10 kids, and wife's mother and sister, 12 total, in our 15 passenger van with a tent trailer behind for two weeks. Eventually drove all 49 states we could drive to with the 10 kids and eventually a larger trailer.

Old Henry · 03-03-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo Rodge

I'd like to point out that Pepe is rather protective.

I put my hand up to the window to try to make friends. Fortunately it was rolled up. I hope the teeth marks buff out of Old Henry's glass easily.

Wayno

Here's the sign we have hanging by our front door:

I need to hang it by Pepe's window in Old Henry on road trips for the benefit of the "friendly" sort such as Wayno.

52merc · 03-03-2014, 03:01 PM

what do you mean you taped the clutch a few times and the viberation went away are you suggesting the clutch plate and cover realigned themselves????????????????

Old Henry · 03-03-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 52merc

what do you mean you tapped the clutch a few times and the viberation went away are you suggesting the clutch plate and cover realigned themselves????????????????

I don't really know what's going on or why it works, just that it does.

When I have the vibration at any speed all I have to do is push the clutch in just enough to disengage then re-engage as fast as I can, see if the vibration's gone, if not, do it again and after a few tries the vibration is gone.

Something lines up and balances. Don't know what. It's a mystery to me but as long as it works I'll keep doing it.

More of my thought process in coming up with this solution here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132859

Talkwrench · 03-03-2014, 06:46 PM

Love your work !!

1952henry · 03-03-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Henry

Did a two day road trip to Capitol Reef National Park with Pepe while AnnaRae went off on a girl thing. Here's the story with pictures and video.

First stop was in Salina to see and learn all about Elmo Rodge's belly tank racer he's built and run at Bonneville the last two years. (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130703)

Then took the lonely but scenic stretch of I-70 east (109 miles with no services) to Green River where we stayed for the night. Motel 6 is the most pet friendly chain I've found. Actually caters and gives priority to guests with dogs. Love it.

Next morning headed south on Utah Highway 24 toward Hanksville and Capitol Reef National Park.

As we get closer to Hanksville and beyond toward Capitol Reef the terrain changes to a unique form that only exists in this very limited area of the state and very different from the usual red and yellow sandstone in most of the rest of southern Utah. I call it "Moonscape" or "Elephant Hide". Here's a video of driving through it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JPUng1c-Gc

Some places it mixes a little with the red/yellow but is mostly just the grey.

Eventually we entered Capitol Reef National Park. Here's the video of the drive through it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WOC3emYDqE

One of the many things I like about the park is that some of the old buildings and orchards of the ghost town of Fruita have been preserved. This is the old school house on the highway right up against a tall beautiful cliff.

Just after the school house a scenic drive leaves the highway where some more fantastic scenery is enjoyed. (See more on the video)

About an hour and a half from home I finally figured out how to get rid of the vibration in my drive line by tapping the clutch to re-align the vibrating parts until they canceled each other (more here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132859) so Pepe could finally lay down and sleep the rest of the way home.

Thanks for the pictures, Henry. Just think of the quality education that kids got in that little school. The high-priced "education" kids get today pales in comparison.

Ol' Ron · 03-03-2014, 09:49 PM

Thank you Henry, those videos were fantastic. I fel I was in the car with you. God Bless. Take care
Ol' Ron

Old Henry · 03-03-2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Thank you Henry, those videos were fantastic. I felt I was in the car with you. God Bless. Take care
Ol' Ron

Ron, if you were the only member of the Ford Barn that actually looked at my stories it would be well worth all my efforts to provide them to you.

Wish you could actually come along in person some time. What a pleasure it would be. Until then, I'll keep you glued to my YouTube videos .

Ol' Ron · 03-03-2014, 11:29 PM

I Have them Booked marked. Keep em comimg. I have a camera like yours, takes great videos, good sound. need a small tripod like yours.

turnpikecrusier · 03-04-2014, 06:31 AM

AWESOME!!!! I love your trips, someday i'll get to do that. Thank you!

Sid the Maineiac · 03-04-2014, 07:12 AM

, Once again, thank you for sharing your adventure!

03-03-2014, 10:16 AM	#1
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	To Capitol Reef National Park Did a two day road trip to Capitol Reef National Park with Pepe while AnnaRae went off on a girl thing. Here's the story with pictures and video. First stop was in Salina to see and learn all about Elmo Rodge's belly tank racer he's built and run at Bonneville the last two years. (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130703) Then took the lonely but scenic stretch of I-70 east (109 miles with no services) to Green River where we stayed for the night. Motel 6 is the most pet friendly chain I've found. Actually caters and gives priority to guests with dogs. Love it. Next morning headed south on Utah Highway 24 toward Hanksville and Capitol Reef National Park. As we get closer to Hanksville and beyond toward Capitol Reef the terrain changes to a unique form that only exists in this very limited area of the state and very different from the usual red and yellow sandstone in most of the rest of southern Utah. I call it "Moonscape" or "Elephant Hide". Here's a video of driving through it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JPUng1c-Gc Some places it mixes a little with the red/yellow but is mostly just the grey. Eventually we entered Capitol Reef National Park. Here's the video of the drive through it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WOC3emYDqE One of the many things I like about the park is that some of the old buildings and orchards of the ghost town of Fruita have been preserved. This is the old school house on the highway right up against a tall beautiful cliff. Just after the school house a scenic drive leaves the highway where some more fantastic scenery is enjoyed. (See more on the video) About an hour and a half from home I finally figured out how to get rid of the vibration in my drive line by tapping the clutch to re-align the vibrating parts until they canceled each other (more here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132859) so Pepe could finally lay down and sleep the rest of the way home. Total miles 506. Good time had by all. Didn't open the tool box. Previous trips: Grouse Creek, UT and the AAA garage in February 2014: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130966 Grand Canyon in January 2014: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128820 Moab, UT in December 2013: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127222 Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument November 2013: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123694 Across Nevada on US 50, "The Loneliest Road in the Country", October 2013: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120098 Mount Evans (the highest paved road in North America) August 2013: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115013 Canada in June 2013: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109872 Monument Valley in March 2013: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99523 Bryce Canyon in February 2013: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97822 Milford, Utah in December 2012: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93137 Nevada and Idaho in November 2012: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89080 Rocky Mountain National Park in September 2012: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83966 Yellowstone National Park in May 2012: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72864 Death Valley in February 2012: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62705 Pike's Peak in July 2011: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19141 Route 66 in April 2010: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57511 __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness Last edited by Old Henry; 05-16-2014 at 12:45 AM.*

03-03-2014, 10:22 AM	#2
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,395	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park Prof. Henry, Thanks again for sharing your adventure with us. The scenery in Utah is amazing. I look at some of those scenes and imagine what they looked like a hundred thousand years ago... -VT/JeffH

03-03-2014, 10:57 AM	#3
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,443	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park As always I'm impressed by your adventures, and especially the photography. Can you share your camera setup with us? I assume it's some kind of tripod? I like your choice of music but there are times I'd like to include the flathead sounds, have you had any luck recording sounds? __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

03-03-2014, 11:10 AM	#5
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 1,062	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park I think Pepe is one lucky dog.

03-03-2014, 11:18 AM	#6
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 881	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) another great trip ! like I,m sittin there with my face pressed up against the winshield ,love your videos man,,for an East Coast boy like myself ,really makes me realize how much I,m missing My wife has been wanting to take our kids out your way, on a trip befor they grow up an move away ,,,ahhh time is spinning thanks Professor an pepe,,, mike p

03-03-2014, 11:19 AM	#7
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,443	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park That's amazing you get the quality of video with that little camera! Thanks for the info! __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

03-03-2014, 11:56 AM	#9
Elmo Rodge Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salina, Utah Posts: 348	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park I'd like to point out that Pepe is rather protective. I put my hand up to the window to try to make friends. Fortunately it was rolled up. I hope the teeth marks buff out of Old Henry's glass easily. Wayno __________________ Life is not a spectator sport.

03-03-2014, 03:01 PM	#12
52merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,054	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park what do you mean you taped the clutch a few times and the viberation went away are you suggesting the clutch plate and cover realigned themselves???????????????? __________________ trev,, whats life "TOUGH" whats tough ' LIFE"

03-03-2014, 06:46 PM	#14
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,706	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park Love your work !! __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

03-03-2014, 09:49 PM	#16
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park Thank you Henry, those videos were fantastic. I fel I was in the car with you. God Bless. Take care Ol' Ron

03-03-2014, 11:29 PM	#18
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park I Have them Booked marked. Keep em comimg. I have a camera like yours, takes great videos, good sound. need a small tripod like yours.

03-04-2014, 06:31 AM	#19
turnpikecrusier Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Roswell NM Posts: 162	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park AWESOME!!!! I love your trips, someday i'll get to do that. Thank you!

03-04-2014, 07:12 AM	#20
Sid the Maineiac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norridgewock,Maine Posts: 657	Re: To Capitol Reef National Park , Once again, thank you for sharing your adventure!