Rob,

If it's 0° here and 5° in NH when you arrive, maybe I should take the short 10.5 hour drive "South East" to warm up.

:relax:

I'll see you around 5. :popcorn2:

If you guys' take 95 south you will be driving about 20 miles west of me through Prvidence RI . If you came down 95 or rt 93 to rt 24 you would drive right by my house in Fall River Ma. I'll be here if you need me or if you want some good Portugese food.
I didn't get to meet up with Rob at Cars and Coffe when I was in Cali for my daughters wedding.

Not sure what that is but it sounds good. Thanks! :D

HUGE Chevy Chase fan here. :)

I coulda swore the seller said this has heated seats. I better double check. :wacko:

Yes, yes we are. It's quite a place to be. :lostmarbles:

You seem to be improving your BBQ Fu. :lol:

Thanks Jeff! I spent a weekend in college in Memphis and am looking forward to stopping there again. Appreciate the offer.

I like your style. ;)

So that sounds like an upgrade there for ya. See ya there! :tv_happy:

I'll echo everyone about avoiding I-95 at all costs, DC has the worst traffic I've ever seen. I would take I-81 and drop down to I-40. You guys are welcome to stop by Jet Hot and check out the toy box, we are right on I-40/85 just east of the I-85 split to Charlotte. Oh you can bring Payton along too, he keeps threatening to come by here but I have yet to see the whites of his eyes. We have a few Ferds for Rob but some are Chevy powered :whistling: If you have interest in stopping by pm me.

You can see some of the toy box in the background of this pic

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/...ar/70track.jpg

If your around Hartford Plan B has good burgers and is pretty quick for a sit down (lunch) dinners / fridays get busy
http://www.planbburger.com/flash.html

If your traveling down in New Haven via 91 (you can still pick up 87 around NYC before it gets bad) Pepe's Pizza is a awesome place. Its in the top 10 in US all the time.
http://www.pepespizzeria.com/?page=locations

Word of advice don't fill up in CT our gas tax is out of control. Try to fill up in MA even if you don't really need it.

Nick

How big is the gas tank on that rig anyway? If it's less than 35 gallons you can plan on stopping for fuel every couple of hours to rest your butts and stretch your legs.

Wonder if Google calculated that in when the 49 hours was estimated for travel time? :D

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This sounds like an episode of HOT ROD RoadKill!
Good luck guys!

Mike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYlloxcRZA

Check this out, you will understand

Mike

Big Ford Love Tour
 

Flash/Rob,

Sorry, can't make it.

Turns out I couldn't get a CCP in New Hampshire for these badd boys. :shakehead:

Jay and ABS is about 5 miles form my front door... and I have a route through MA that will save you a few miles.. would love to meet uo with you guys.

I'm beginning to see why I can never make the time that GPS says... You make an epic trip like this - there's no way I CAN'T stop by every shop along the way... it just doesn't make any sense to be that far from home - and not enjoy the sights.

Oh! Wait.... it sucks to be you two because you have to get back to work. Sorry I even mentioned it. Stupid me! LOL

That was cruel Weld! Funny but Cruel.

GW goin scorched earth already..and the trip hasn't even started!

:tv_happy:

Everything about this is epic epic epic!

Yeah good idea right here, then that way you will drive over the Braga Bridge and I'll collect my toll (its expensive) next time I see you.

I'm with Brett on this one! I had one of these for a tow truck many years ago.Bring lots of fuel money for fuel:G-Dub: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I was getting 6-7 miles to a gallon..:eek:

There was one here on Craigslist forever it seemed in Bakersfield. Like 3900 and a Chevrolet. But this journey will be more fun.

I heard you should skip the Salt Lick. Way over rated from what I hear.

Well.... yeah.... you do need an appreciation for good food. They don't serve booze unless by special arrangement... and by the time DG spends his IRA on fuel and tires... McDonalds will be on the top of the food chain.


LOL



My only issue with this whole trip is that I'm not going along for the ride....

Too bad they're hauling that Camaro because they can't strap a 1000 gallon fuel bladder on the hog. :D

Does the Camaro in question still have a usable gas tank? If so, problem solved. Bring a hose that reaches the truck filler from the Camaro tank and it should siphon in as needed since it's nice and high. You may need to get a mouth full to get it started and a little duct tape to keep it in place but no biggie. When you stop for fuel, just fill up both tanks. :idea:

Besides a diesel... what are you all towing with that gets such good MPG?? I never got better then 6-8 towing anywhere

Hey Tim
 

I know where you shop is and how far it is from my house, but I have no idea how far it is from I-77/ I-40 junction at Statesville.

I think it's all downhill on the way back so they are good to throw it in N and coast a ways.

Payton, my guess would be about 80-90 miles. I can make it to DSE in 1.5-1.75 hours from Jet Hot depending on how many times the tires touch the road. Oh yeah there's some small brewery just east of the 40/85 split but I can't remember the name.

Edit... here it is http://www.redoakbrewery.com/home.php

Look DG craft brew:headspin:

Take comfortable walking shoes...

With all the excitement, What's your plans with the new hauler? Run as she is? Paint it blue with a white stripe? Put a Chevy grill on and call it a day? Any future dreams about this thing? :popcorn2:

A full Camaro tank should give them an additional 90 mile range with a tailwind. :tiptoe:

Talk to Rob... I have the whole month off... and more if I wanted. :hitaxeonthehead:

Thanks Tim for the offer. We'll see if we can pencil it in. I'd like to see YOUR car as well. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the tips and recommendations, Nick. :cheers:

No clue on the gas tank size. That be including in over-planning IMO. :D

:sieg:

Oh man I definitely get it. And I share their frame of mind 100% for this trip!

I owe you a call man.... hopefully we can hook up Wed or Thurs.

Don't forget... the thing I am hauling back isn't a freebie job. This truck is also the beginning of my new side gig.... if the IRS asks. :peepwall:

This guy gets it.

And you definitely get it here. :lol:

Now you're getting it.

Bingo. ::happy23:

Dude I can feel the brain waves in your head going ballistic all the way up here in Norcal. :lol:

Haven't put too much thought into yet. Since the truck will be sitting in my RV parking right next to the house, and I think the color is a close match to my house paint, I am thinking I like the red.

The blue with white strips have def crossed my mind though.... :unibrow:

Dangit... now you got me thinking about how to mod this thing.... :buttkick:

Greg,

You're concern for your friends is 'Charlie-esqe'.

:lol:

Is it still for sale Rodger???

Wow! Wow! Wow! This trip is insane. I love it. Already enjoying following along and it hasnt even started. Cant wait for the post where you underestimated the cold and failed to pack anything to stay warm. Visions (disturbing visions) of the two of you cuddled up together on the side of the road waiting for help come to mind. :confused59:

But seriously... its been mentioned to have tools, fuel, and emergency towing, but... its freezing up there. Make sure you can stay warm enough for working on the car, waiting for help or even just being stuck in traffic that isnt going anywhere due to wintery road conditions.

I was thinking along the same lines.....
http://www.jaredmobarak.com/wp-conte...omobiles02.jpg



Maybe they'll post some pics from the road trip as it happens?


http://scriptshadow.net/wp-content/u...es-poster1.jpg

http://www.betterfunner.com/wp-conte...es-meme-10.jpg

:lmao:

You may want to consider picking one of these up TOO!! lol
Fuel tank

I was hoping someone would post those photos up. I just couldnt "Google" search for "photos of 2 dudes cuddling" while at work to find the photos for myself. :confused59:

Never been there but I have
 

This on the list of places to go while you and Rob are at my house.

http://www.nodabrewing.com/the-beer

Not sure if you would like to go here or to a real race shop

http://www.nascarhall.com/explore/

Took Payton telling me to look at this thread for me to find it. This whole idea is stupid and impractical. That is why I love it, a couple of middle aged guys that are probably used to cruising at 80 on the highway. Rolling across the country at 55, while taching 4000rpm. What could go wrong. I just want to know what bet you lost, to put you in this predicament.

Just know I'm in Northern Maryland, not too far off I95. If you guys want to crash for the night, get a beer or need some help, just call. I'm a little leery offering you housing, you obviously aren't right in the head.LOL