A road trip to buy a car hauler.... or buying a car hauler to take a road trip?

[65 347]

Originally Posted by Flash68

3400 miles. No overdrive. A 40 year old truck none of us have ever seen before. Probably 8 mpg. What's not to like?

Wish us luck.

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

Mike

[67zo6Camaro]

Originally Posted by Flash68

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?

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by 67zo6Camaro

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?

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

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....

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

[fleet]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Take comfortable walking shoes...

Greg,

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

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by Flash68

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

[FETorino]

That's the style I'm looking out for. A C600/700 cabover with the sleeper bench behind the seat.

I've seen that rig driving North on the 5 fwy heading back from San Diego.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by GrabberGT

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.

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.

Thanks Chris.. I just got back from a week in South Dakota for Xmas. Temps ranged from -15 to 35. I know what I am getting into... but not sure Rob does. :

Originally Posted by HAULNSS

I was thinking along the same lines.....




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

Originally Posted by GrabberGT

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.

That is perfect. Except the dudes sleeping together part.

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

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

Will that be enough to get us to Utah?

Originally Posted by Payton King

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/

Local craft beers are what I seek.

I'm sure we will fill up our agenda pretty quick in Nascar country.

Originally Posted by 57hemicuda

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

Ron, I like your choice of words and style too man.... it's too late tonight but I am gonna give you a ring tomorrow to chat. And thanks for the eastern hospitality.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Flash68

The plan started out as the former but became the latter.

3400 miles. No overdrive. A 40 year old truck none of us have ever seen before. Probably 8 mpg. What's not to like?

Wish us luck.

3400 / 59 = 57.6271186 Days!

At this point I'm not sure they can maintain that 59 mile a day average.

There appears to be the potential for set-backs associated with afternoon yeast infections.

[fleet]

Yeahbutt these 118 miles have been 'quality' miles.

Plus, I'm gonna add all of Flash's rent-a (pull over son ) car miles to the total.

Then it looks decent.

[INTMD8]

"3,345 mi - about 49 hours"

......now 57 days

LMAO

Well with any luck you guys will be able to put down some real miles now.

What are you at for cruising speed and MPG/MPQ?