Road Trip to pick up a car -- Part Deux
 

Within just a few days of exactly 3 years ago, some of you may recall the road trip that THE ROB and I took to rural New Hampshire to drive an old crusty Ford hauler back to California in the middle of winter. A road trip for the ages.

Well, it's time for another one. The same. But different.

This one is ONLY 2400 miles vs the 3400 miles last time. The timeline is a little tighter on this one (I have 2 kids to get back to this time). But I think the story behind this one makes it even better. More on that later.

I meet Rob in Houston tomorrow (Wednesday) and we fly over to Birmingham to get this party started.

So will this one be a Ford or a Chevy? :headspin:

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Awesome. Looking forward to following this journey!

I already know some of the details from Rob spilling the beans but whats the plan beyond Houston and Birmingham??

Is the goal with this purchase to find something with more rust than that truck had and see if it makes it back in one piece?


Tight timeline??? Based on y'alls builds I didn't think either of you knew what that was.....

So, should I subscribe to this thread to stay in the loop?

Loved the last adventure and it's about time for a repeat!!!

Yes you should Lance. No matter what the content of the trip is, this will be fun!

Looking forward to the Adventure!

I like how you mention a tight timeline, that word coming from you is hilarious! Does your wife actually believe you? :action-smiley-027:

Have fun, drive safe(ish) and enjoy the beer!
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Probably a Ford Pinto knowing your dumb ass. How do you plan to fit the Sasquatch? :D

This should be entertaining. :popcorn2:

Safe travels, guys!

So, one question, did you trade the Def Leppard CD's for digital audio? don't know why i'm asking, but it will (may) be fun to watch. :cheers:

I can't speak to the make or model of the vehichle but I found us a good spot to eat in Birmingham.

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We encountered a slight problem at the start of our trip.

Dave checked a bag. :twak:

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Would you like to get on the TEXT TRAIN that started 3 years ago ---- you'll only get 3 to 400 texts per day. More sometimes..... LOL

Most of them from Greg

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Checked a bag?? Hope there's room!

This should be fun to watch........

When are details of the car Dave purchased coming???

:tv_happy:

Edward ... my man.

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Is that the Uber?
I'm hoping its a family rig...some kind of 60's wagon.
:flag2:

Maybe with LS power or something...who knows...

Wooohooo!

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oh, oh,,I know! I know! ..:whistling:

safe travels.. :cheering:
especially in this winter weather!


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We'll hope it isn't going like this PER STATE........





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The smile on the Officer's face is priceless!

Think he gave them the "tight timeline/Wife and kids" excuse? Probably the reason the officer is laughing.

Clearly, somebody was not keeping "Alabama the beautiful" (not my words--look at the road signs). I'm hoping you guys at least stopped at the Barber museum/park, being that it's in Birmingham-ish, unless the ticket knocked out your admission funds . . .

Aren't people supposed to get vehicles from California, then bring them east or south?

Doubtful --- he probably just caught a glimpse of Dickey's (FETornio) dueling plaids.....

Wait ---- You've met these two right.......??

Don't you worry, I'm sure it'll be shipped back east for "just a few upgrades" before too long.

Just...be careful.




lol

HA HA

Sic Pic.

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What a great lil wagon! Can't wait to see what you and Sutton do with it....
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Hey Rob, have you pulled the "you know what you need..." Jedi mind trick on him yet?
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