The vehicle in question is actually a DODGE Grand Caravan LE with special
option package 217-F/A, as developed by Chrysler's Government Contracts
branch in conjunction with Raytheon, Motorola, and LORAL as primary
contractors for offensive and defensive subsystems. Standard equipment
includes armor plating, bulletproof glass, gas turbine propulsion system,
dual airbags, Radar for targeting and low altitude navigation, GPS, dual
inertial navigation systems, AM/FM/UHF/VHF transceivers, remote CD changer,
keyless entry, Side Impact Prevention System, passive restraint system,
Threat Analysis and Neutralization system (TANs), and hardpoints for a
compliment of up to 8 missiles. The Preferred option Package includes the
sport suspension and handling package (uprated suspension, 4 wheel anti-lock
brakes, titanium rims, solid rubber road wheels), 4 AIM-120C AMRAAM
(Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air missiles), 4 AGM-122 "Sidearm" missiles,
6 Light Anti-tank Weapons (LAW) for use in the Side Impact Prevention
System, Low Light TV and Infrared camera systems with target designation
capability, laser rangefinder (know exactly how far back you are while
tailgating). Since this is a special order vehicle, you can pick from any
color in the MOPAR/MITSUBISHI family, and yes Radar absorbent paint is still
available while supplies last. Did I mention cupholders?
Dave
BTW realize that if you keep driving that way in the NW, eventually someone
will probably get offended, and try something really stupid. (personally I
hope not - we had a woman driver pull a gun on another woman driver on I-40
about a year ago, because she felt she was being slowed down - go figure)
-----Original Message-----
From: Coday Family <coday@localaccess.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 3:03 PM
Subject: Geezer speeds it up a bit, side view mirror comments
Morning to all,
Slept in and may have missed part of the conversation, Buffy has
taken to deleting messages like crazy.
Drove like a maniac yesterday and I have to admit it was more fun.
Drove two grandma types and one small van full of children right into
the ditch. Had a few problems though, the lights aren't working
anymore and I did leave some tooth marks in the steering wheel.
Also I think it got my blood pressure up a bit and Buffy and the
twins swear I was drooling slightly. Well I was, there were some
beautiful cars at the Kirkland ABFM.
Anyway, feeling lots better this morning, still drifting to the right
a little when I walk, but I think this will straighten out as I speed
up.
Heard something on the radio about Airbus and the Sidewinder missile
company working on a mini-van for the Euro market. Supposed to be
turbo charged and have some military options available, if any of you
Euro types find something on that, please let me know. I will have
to take all the cash surrender value out of my life insurance to get
the down payment together, but that insurance is a joke. Who's ever
going to get hit by a rocket on the interstate and then drown in a
body of fresh water. I'm going to have to keep that quiet though,
Buffy and the twins think that insurance policy really means
something.
I am a little concerned though, Buffy has those damned law books out
again. I thought we were done with that, please don't anyone get her
started on the OJ thing. You know I used to think he was a great
football player and a pretty good driver!
Oh ----- on the mirrors for the TR3, I personally think that the two
flat mirrors is more like original specs, but with my failing vision
and Buffy's increasing need for makeup, the convex on the passenger
side seems like the best configuration.
Best to all of you
Geezer, Buffy and the twins.
59 TR3 - with mirrors
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