From PA to CA in a 1938 Dodge?

[Camino LS6]

Sold the Dodge yesterday. The new owner flew in from California and is currently driving the car all the way across the country to get it home!

Got a call today from him - they had made it as far as Dayton Ohio at mid-day, and hope to be in Kansas tonight.

[Z-06]

That is a good news.

[ocnblu]

Dude is not afraid of a bit of adventure I see.

[daves87rs]

Cool!

[knightfan26917]

Wow ... that's cool!

Do you know where in CA he lives? He should consider taking Route 66 part of the way.....!

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNwJumpStartCruzNite | 5:30-10:30p; SAT, 05/12/12 | BeefVilla, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL *

"Don't let your life pass you by" __ Sarah McLachlan __ 'I Will Remember You'

[A Horse With No Name]

Awesome story...wish I had caught it coming through Ohio

[Camino LS6]

It is pretty cool.

Hopefully, I'll get more updates.

[Turbojett]

Wow ... that's cool!

Do you know where in CA he lives? He should consider taking Route 66 part of the way.....!

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNwJumpStartCruzNite | 5:30-10:30p; SAT, 05/12/12 | BeefVilla, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL *

"Don't let your life pass you by" __ Sarah McLachlan __ 'I Will Remember You'

that'd be nice, but as I've tried mapping it, a lot of Rt. 66, namely in the southwest, has become desolate, neglected and nearly unnavigable. and I have heard unverified reports that there's a stretch in NM that is now on private property.

[Turbojett]

I've been wanting to take that trip for nearly a decade, and have been planning and mapping it at least that long, but it seems like a good bit of the Mother Road is lost to time.

[G. David Felt]

WOW, cool too see that an awesome old car can still cross the mother land.

[knightfan26917]

that'd be nice, but as I've tried mapping it, a lot of Rt. 66, namely in the southwest, has become desolate, neglected and nearly unnavigable. and I have heard unverified reports that there's a stretch in NM that is now on private property.

Those reports aren't entirely true. It depends on which alignment you take. Yes, some stretches are now on private property and some are desolate and neglected. But, other alignments are not. Have you not seen my pics?

09/2009, SOUTHWEST:

DeKalb IL (LH) to Pontiac IL (Rt 66) to Springfield IL:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY1#slideshow/5427141662526110530

Springfield IL to St Louis MO:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY2#slideshow/5427153871443919250

Stanton MO to Joplin MO:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY3#slideshow/5427439268824317586

Joplin MO to Tulsa OK:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY4#slideshow/5427862154662426722

Tulsa OK to Clinton OK:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY5#slideshow/5428251162202783314

Clinton OK to Amarillo TX:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY6#slideshow/5428260359643080226

Amarillo TX to Moriarty NM:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY7#slideshow/5428654625398731538

Moriarty NM to Holbrook AZ:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY8#slideshow/5428980552494890642

Holbrook AZ to Williams AZ:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY9#slideshow/5429002721353620370

Williams AZ to Kingman AZ:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY10#slideshow/5429395440355434498

Kingman AZ to Barstow CA:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY11#slideshow/5430380559414678786

Barstow CA to Rialto/San Bernardino CA:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY12#slideshow/5431220758934833330

Rialto/San Bernardino CA to Albuquerque NM:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY13#slideshow/5431255586450476482

Albuquerque NM (Rt 66) to Kearney NE (LH)...:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY14#slideshow/5431261135177047330

Kearney NE (LH) to Elgin IL:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY15#slideshow/5431272549764120818

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNwJumpStartCruzNite | 5:30-10:30p; SAT, 05/12/12 | BeefVilla, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL *

"You can't see what those shades of gray keep covered" __ Jamey Johnson __ 'In Color'

[Turbojett]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.

and I have it past where you went in CA. I think where I mapped it, it peters out somewhere in Santa Barbara. although I did follow little bits here and there on my last road trip in --gosh, 2006!-- some in Flagstaff, some in Albuquerque and most of Oklahoma (Reno to Tulsa). Tulsa is as far as i got though, but it's a nice town.

Edited April 30, 2012 by Turbojett

[Turbojett]

although I did not get to see Pops. must not have been there when i rolled through; I'd have remembered a giant soda bottle. All kinds of soda you say? hmmm....

[Robert Hall]

I've been on the sections in Kingman and Holbrook AZ, also seen the endpoint marker in Santa Monica, CA...

[Turbojett]

oh...santa monica. jeez what an idiot i am.

[knightfan26917]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.

and I have it past where you went in CA. I think where I mapped it, it peters out somewhere in Santa Barbara. although I did follow little bits here and there on my last road trip in --gosh, 2006!-- some in Flagstaff, some in Albuquerque and most of Oklahoma (Reno to Tulsa). Tulsa is as far as i got though, but it's a nice town.

Yes, I think POPS is newer than 2006, but I'd have to double check that.

And, how did you map it?

I bought SEVERAL books, but the most-helpful was the "EZ Guide", which gives turn by turn directions and detailed maps to guide you on taking all the different alignments that you won't know are 66, unless you research and dig into it.

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNw-CC+event: http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=whatsgoingon *

"But those days are gone" __ Anne Murray __ 'Time Don't Run Out On Me'

[G. David Felt]

Good Road trip on old roads is always awesome.

[Turbojett]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.

and I have it past where you went in CA. I think where I mapped it, it peters out somewhere in Santa Barbara. although I did follow little bits here and there on my last road trip in --gosh, 2006!-- some in Flagstaff, some in Albuquerque and most of Oklahoma (Reno to Tulsa). Tulsa is as far as i got though, but it's a nice town.

Yes, I think POPS is newer than 2006, but I'd have to double check that.

And, how did you map it?

I bought SEVERAL books, but the most-helpful was the "EZ Guide", which gives turn by turn directions and detailed maps to guide you on taking all the different alignments that you won't know are 66, unless you research and dig into it.

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNw-CC+event: http://rdwhl-caprice...rd=whatsgoingon *

"But those days are gone" __ Anne Murray __ 'Time Don't Run Out On Me'

years of library research, mapping websites (Google maps follows it pretty well), and other fellow rt66 fans, both online and off, that have shared their findings. I've been wanting to do a full non-stop Rt66 trip since i was in high school, so that shows you how long I've been trying to set this up.

also is there one alignment that's more well-known than others or more recent, or whatever? or would a full trip constitute following several different alignments just to stay on the road?

Edited May 2, 2012 by Turbojett

[knightfan26917]

years of library research, mapping websites (Google maps follows it pretty well), and other fellow rt66 fans, both online and off, that have shared their findings. I've been wanting to do a full non-stop Rt66 trip since i was in high school, so that shows you how long I've been trying to set this up.

Hmmm...guess I'm a bit confused, then. If you've done all of that research and consulted with others, then I'm not sure why you made this statement, which prompted my original response/dialogue with you:

that'd be nice, but as I've tried mapping it, a lot of Rt. 66, namely in the southwest, has become desolate, neglected and nearly unnavigable.

And, looking at your profile, you are a bit younger than I, so that isn't as long comparitively . Do you have a timeframe of when you will do the trip now?

also is there one alignment that's more well-known than others or more recent, or whatever? or would a full trip constitute following several different alignments just to stay on the road?

Depends on where you are along the road. For instance, central IL has a number of different alignments, with 2 being the most popularly traveled now, if that makes sense. A FULL trip would most certainly constitute following several different alignments in multiple areas of the road, which is why MOST people suggest at least a month for the trip. I, however, only had just over 2 weeks ... and, I've been told by several business owners I met along the way that I managed to see more in just under 2 weeks than some people do in more time. *shrugs* I'm sure if you went back you could probably find my posts that I made with my itinerary. I did a lot of planning before I went. The "EZ Guide" that I referenced before is widely considered the best source for following the path. I bought it ... and found that to be 100% true.

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNwJumpStartCruzNite | 5:30-10:30p; SAT, 05/12/12 | BeefVilla, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL *

"A melody can bring back a memory take you to another place in time" __ Clint Black __ 'State Of Mind'

[Turbojett]

I've done years of research, yes, but still haven't gotten the whole puzzle quite as well put together as you do. I still have a few pieces missing, even after all these years.

plus, with research comes conflicting reports that I can't always investigate; especially if they're several states away.

Edited May 6, 2012 by Turbojett

[knightfan26917]

I've done years of research, yes, but still haven't gotten the whole puzzle quite as well put together as you do. I still have a few pieces missing, even after all these years.

plus, with research comes conflicting reports that I can't always investigate; especially if they're several states away.

OK, fair enough. Still....some of this isn't exactly rocket science to find. Just sayin'.

I STRONGLY suggest (i.e. you MUST do this) purchasing the EZ Guide. Jerry does an EXCELLENT job of giving maps and turn-by-turn directions. Admittedly, it looks intimidating at first, but it was actually QUITE helpful as I did the route in 2009. If I hadn't had that Guide, I never would've seen half the stuff I did see. That noted, I didn't take the time to really "study" the Guide before my trip. Oh, I glanced through it ... enough to familiarize myself with the layout and such, but once I started the trip, I found myself wishing that I had actually READ parts of it before hand. I rectified that the second night out by reading "ahead" each time I arrived at the motel. I'd get to the place I was staying, unpack, upload pics to my computer, then look at the Guide, reading to see what all I really wanted to be sure I saw during the next day's drive. I didn't get much sleep, but that was quite OK with me. HA!

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNw-CC+event: http://rdwhl-caprice...rd=whatsgoingon *

"The years go by and time just seems to fly, but the memories remain" __ Daughtry __ 'September'

[Camino LS6]

The old girl made it!

3,000 miles under her own steam.

[G. David Felt]

That is freakin awesome to hear.

[Robert Hall]

Great to hear..that must have been quite the journey.

[Z-06]

The old girl made it!

3,000 miles under her own steam.

Makes me wanna take a road trip of this beautiful country.

[Drew Dowdell]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.

and I have it past where you went in CA. I think where I mapped it, it peters out somewhere in Santa Barbara. although I did follow little bits here and there on my last road trip in --gosh, 2006!-- some in Flagstaff, some in Albuquerque and most of Oklahoma (Reno to Tulsa). Tulsa is as far as i got though, but it's a nice town.

Yes, I think POPS is newer than 2006, but I'd have to double check that.

And, how did you map it?

I bought SEVERAL books, but the most-helpful was the "EZ Guide", which gives turn by turn directions and detailed maps to guide you on taking all the different alignments that you won't know are 66, unless you research and dig into it.

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNw-CC+event: http://rdwhl-caprice...rd=whatsgoingon *

"But those days are gone" __ Anne Murray __ 'Time Don't Run Out On Me'

years of library research, mapping websites (Google maps follows it pretty well), and other fellow rt66 fans, both online and off, that have shared their findings. I've been wanting to do a full non-stop Rt66 trip since i was in high school, so that shows you how long I've been trying to set this up.

also is there one alignment that's more well-known than others or more recent, or whatever? or would a full trip constitute following several different alignments just to stay on the road?

nothing is unnavigable in the right vehicle.

[Turbojett]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.

and I have it past where you went in CA. I think where I mapped it, it peters out somewhere in Santa Barbara. although I did follow little bits here and there on my last road trip in --gosh, 2006!-- some in Flagstaff, some in Albuquerque and most of Oklahoma (Reno to Tulsa). Tulsa is as far as i got though, but it's a nice town.

Yes, I think POPS is newer than 2006, but I'd have to double check that.

And, how did you map it?

I bought SEVERAL books, but the most-helpful was the "EZ Guide", which gives turn by turn directions and detailed maps to guide you on taking all the different alignments that you won't know are 66, unless you research and dig into it.

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNw-CC+event: http://rdwhl-caprice...rd=whatsgoingon *

"But those days are gone" __ Anne Murray __ 'Time Don't Run Out On Me'

years of library research, mapping websites (Google maps follows it pretty well), and other fellow rt66 fans, both online and off, that have shared their findings. I've been wanting to do a full non-stop Rt66 trip since i was in high school, so that shows you how long I've been trying to set this up.

also is there one alignment that's more well-known than others or more recent, or whatever? or would a full trip constitute following several different alignments just to stay on the road?

nothing is unnavigable in the right vehicle.

very true.

[knightfan26917]

The old girl made it!

3,000 miles under her own steam.

Awesome ... been wondering what the status was, Camino. Thanks for the update!

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"I could feel a sweet beginning" __ Vince Gill __ 'Cinderella'

[GMTruckGuy74]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.

and I have it past where you went in CA. I think where I mapped it, it peters out somewhere in Santa Barbara. although I did follow little bits here and there on my last road trip in --gosh, 2006!-- some in Flagstaff, some in Albuquerque and most of Oklahoma (Reno to Tulsa). Tulsa is as far as i got though, but it's a nice town.

Yes, I think POPS is newer than 2006, but I'd have to double check that.

And, how did you map it?

I bought SEVERAL books, but the most-helpful was the "EZ Guide", which gives turn by turn directions and detailed maps to guide you on taking all the different alignments that you won't know are 66, unless you research and dig into it.

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

* rNw-CC+event: http://rdwhl-caprice...rd=whatsgoingon *

"But those days are gone" __ Anne Murray __ 'Time Don't Run Out On Me'

years of library research, mapping websites (Google maps follows it pretty well), and other fellow rt66 fans, both online and off, that have shared their findings. I've been wanting to do a full non-stop Rt66 trip since i was in high school, so that shows you how long I've been trying to set this up.

also is there one alignment that's more well-known than others or more recent, or whatever? or would a full trip constitute following several different alignments just to stay on the road?

nothing is unnavigable in the right vehicle.

very true.

http://jalopnik.com/353737/unicat-all+terrain-land-yacht-will-take-you-anywhere-do-anything

[Turbojett]

maybe...but when you cross-shop that with an Abrams tank, you get more for your money.

I mean a cannon, a gatling and mortars? come on!

sure it doesn't have aircon or a queen-size bed, but what are you, a commie?! :P