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Phoenix77

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Made the trip to New Bern (~45 mi away).

Set the transmission to top out at 5th gear and pedal to the metal: a blistering 36 mph.

Obviously the truck was very popular, as I accrued a significant fan club behind me.
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The leather seats a deceptively comfortable, I must admit. Beautiful morning for a drive, too; just before it gets stupid hot here.
 

Migginsbros

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Back to the Teufelsberg field station with the Unimog. It don´t look as steep as it is. Good look over the green lung of Berlin City.

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Ahhh..yes. In the 70th there was a ski slope at this point . There was a simple ski lift with a rope driven by an electric engine. But after a few years that was canceled due to interfere the field station.

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This is the point at google maps. 😎 :driver:

 

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Pic. 1 Here we are on the road again in the trusty 1953 M38A1 Jeep. As I promised in the first post, the CO and I are heading West up the hill to the famous Aurora Gold Mine, in Aurora Nevada.
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Pic. 2 Here we are approaching one of the 3 oasis in the valley.
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Pic. 3 The road crosses the pond, and with the cool water and the shade trees the temperature drops 10 to 15 degrees. Most welcome since today the temperature was 98 degrees.
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Pic. 4 The spring water flows out of the rocks behind the trees and is piped to the pond. The water temp is about 60 degrees, and is cold.
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Pic. 6 The CO likes this spot and wanted to spend the rest of the day here. But were on a tight schedule and we had to get going.
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Pic. 7 Almost forgot. This beautiful spot is named for H.D. Fletcher. It was a Stage Coach and Pony Express stop. The Bunk House where passengers and crews could put up for the night still exists about 30 feet from this plaque.
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Pic. 8 Here is the Bunk House. I am amazed this place still exists since it was built in the 1860/1870s. It's built of stone and wood and is in serious need of some TLC.
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Pic. 9 The interior could stand some attention.
 
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Pic. 12 Were on our way. The Caterpillar Tractor in the background maintains all the county roads in the valley. It is one busy piece of equipment during the week.
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Pic. 13 Were getting there. There is nothing out here but Coyotes and an occasional Mountain Lion. You don't want to break down out here.
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Pic. 14 Were close, just saw a company pickup go by.
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Pic. 15 Time for a picture. I serviced the oil bath air cleaner this week, and with all the dust out here I'm glad I did.
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Pic. 16 Ah, finally the road to Aurora. Got some Thunder Storms moving in!
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Pic. 17 This was the original smelter at the Aurora mine in the 1860s. Today it's about 2 miles from the main gate.
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Pic. 18 A history plaque about the Town of Aurora. The town is gone, but the mine and cemetery still exist.
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Pic. 19 The gate, weigh scales and shops of the Historic Aurora Mine. It's a Sunday so not much going on. If Gold makes it to 1900/2000 an ounce, this place will be open 24/7.
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Pic. 20 The scenery is beautiful out here.
 

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Pic. 21 A visit to the Aurora Cemetery. There are a couple of bad guys interned here, but most were hard working good folks.
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Pic. 22 The road to the cemetery. You need a 4 wheel drive here, the road gets rougher further up.
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Pic. 23 Entrance to the Cemetery. It's very quiet and peaceful here.
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Pic. 21 A National Forestry sign. Who would have known, Mark Twain lived in Aurora as a miner for 3 years.
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Pic. 22 A remembrance in Honor of Veterans who lived, worked, and died here in Aurora. They fought in the Civil War, Mexican War, and the War of 1812. Some history here!
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Pic. 23 A husband and wife from Ireland who passed away here in the 1890s.
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Pic. 24 This one brought a tear to my eyes. Little Evelyn Boerlin didn't live to see here 1st birthday. Another grave site here has 4 children from the same family. Ages 2 thru 8.
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Pic. 25 You can still be buried here at Aurora. Here is a couple from Hawthorne NV. It's quiet and serene here.
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Pic. 26 The cemetery is maintained by volunteers from Mineral County.
 
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Pic. 27 Leaving Aurora. We had a great time. Saw some things, learned some things, and was amazed by things.
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Pic. 28 Stopped on the way back at the Oasis so the Jeep could get a drink. The Old Girl done good.
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Pic 29. Time to head up Lucky Boy Pass and call it a day.
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Pic. 30 The Subaru that tossed a rod last week is still on the side of the road.
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Pic. 31 This is a Silica mine in Lucky Boy Pass. It's quiet now waiting for Silica prices to surge.
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Pic. 32 Home at last. The CO had a good time as did I. Best of all the old M38A1 got us home again with no complaints. Now for dinner and a Cold Beer at Joe's. Sounds good to me!!
 

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Pic. 1 & 2. When I purchased this Jeep several years ago, it had no oil filter and an oil tube with no breather. So I found an oil filter canister complete with mounts, filter, and hoses. I also ran across a brand new oil tube with 2 breather ports. Pic. 3 Also the engine had no fan shroud. So I purchased a brand new fan shroud on e-bay. I'm now working on installing the correct double diaphragm fuel pump. I have the pump but I still need the spacer block, gaskets, and long and short mounting bolts.
 

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