Guest COMPACTBC Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) :)The Golden West Region (CA) is sponsoring a caravan to the 2014 Portland,OR Nat'l meet. Tentative plans are to spend the first night in MODESTO, CA and the next night near Garberville, CA. and then on to Grants Pass, OR. All BCA, ROA and others that are interested in joining our Caravan are encouraged to contact Bruce Andren at bruce@compactbuickclub.org or leave a message at 714-544-1592. Edited November 10, 2013 by COMPACTBC TO DELETE PART OF THE CONTENT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Cool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMPACTBC Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Brian, if you thinking about comming out to the 2014 nat'l, I am sure you could ride along with someone. We are planning driving thru Redwood Nat'l Park on the way and we will be staying in a hotel in Grants Pass that is right on the Rouge River. Should be a really nice trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Riviera Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sounds like a fun trip ! Please keep me updated and hope to see you on Saturday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Well I WILL be in attendance at the meet of course, my 27th in the past 31 years. At the moment I am trying to convince my father to ride out with me. I'd like to take the northern route through North Dakota, Montana etc. If we did that route I'd only have three states left to visit out of the 50 (Maine, Vermont and Alaska). I have a wild hair to drive the '38 and give Frank (BUKE) a run for his money on longest driven pre-war, but I have to get a top on the car first. Then I would pick up the wife and kids at the airport. We'll see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Sounds like a good plan, Brian. Gives me some ideas. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUKE Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 go for it brian I will be waiting for you (mabey) your friend Frank (BUKE) Have a great BUICK day:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 OK since I hijacked this thread I'll get it back on topic. Bruce is any of the route going to go on the pacific coast highway. I understand there are some amazing bridges in Oregon on the PCH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 The Oregon coastal highway 101 has more state parks than towns, so you know it's a very special place. I've driven that road in an MG and my arms ached at the end of the day, from see-sawing around thousands of corkscrew turns.BRIAN, me and my Buick will meet you in Missoula, Montana, where Highway 94 (also known as Alberta Highway 2) meets Interstate 90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Rob, realistically, how many days would it take to drive the Coastal highway from Portland to San Francisco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 One 10-hour day, if you've got arms like Schwarzenegger... used to. Because it is so incredibly beautiful, you should plan on spending at least one night somewhere halfway, just so you can watch the sun set over the Pacific. The California stretch of the same road (also called 101) is busier but just as scenic. And twisty. South of San Francisco, you get into Carmel and Big Sur territory, which is really out of this world but probably bumper-to-bumper. Actually, down there, that would be Ferrari-bumper-to-Rolls-Royce-bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks for the information Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMPACTBC Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Brian, yes once we leave San Rafael, CA (just north of San Francisco on hwy. 101) we will be traveling up 101 thru several State Parks (Redwoods St Pk, Richardson Grove St. Pk.) all the way to Crescent City near the Oregon border. We will then take U.S. Hwy 199 to Grants Pass, OR, where we will stay at the Riverside Inn Resort, which is right on the Rouge River. The next day it is just about a half day to the host hotel in Portland. I see you have a 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee, is that a pickup? I have 2006 Dodge Charger R/T 4 dr with a Hemi, what an "E" ticket ride! ( interpretation for youngsters, the "E" ticket was the best ride at Disneyland). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMPACTBC Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 John, if you are planning on going South on Hwy. 101 from Oregon, I might suggest you get off of 101 near Leggett, CA, and take Hwy. #1 down toward San Francisco if you REALLY want to enjoy the Coast, and plan on staying at some place like Mendocino, CA. You will never forget that trip!!! It will take at least 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Brian, yes once we leave San Rafael, CA (just north of San Francisco on hwy. 101) we will be traveling up 101 thru several State Parks (Redwoods St Pk, Richardson Grove St. Pk.) all the way to Crescent City near the Oregon border. We will then take U.S. Hwy 199 to Grants Pass, OR, where we will stay at the Riverside Inn Resort, which is right on the Rouge River. The next day it is just about a half day to the host hotel in Portland. I see you have a 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee, is that a pickup? I have 2006 Dodge Charger R/T 4 dr with a Hemi, what an "E" ticket ride! ( interpretation for youngsters, the "E" ticket was the best ride at Disneyland). No it's an SRT Charger 4 door the 6.1 Liter Hemi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 John, if you are planning on going South on Hwy. 101 from Oregon, I might suggest you get off of 101 near Leggett, CA, and take Hwy. #1 down toward San Francisco if you REALLY want to enjoy the Coast, and plan on staying at some place like Mendocino, CA. You will never forget that trip!!! It will take at least 2 days.Hi Bruce, That sounds like exactly what we want to do. Except we would like to do that all the way from Portland. I assume there is a US 1 all the way up the coast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Hey Guys !!If we publish the dates here, JULY 23 - 26, 2014hopefully we will be able to help more members actually plan to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Hi Bruce, That sounds like exactly what we want to do. Except we would like to do that all the way from Portland. I assume there is a US 1 all the way up the coast?John, you have to head west out of Portland to the Coast which takes about an 1-1.5 hours depending on route. The coast Hwy down Oregon is 101 which extends down into California. Near Mendocino, you'll then go off 101 to Hwy 1 down the coast to San Francisco. I've just come back from the Oregon Coast and its a beautiful drive. The drive from Portland to the Coast is pretty nice as well. From Portland to San Francisco would be a 3 day trip along the coast building in some stops, but well worth it. I wish I was doing the caravan up from California with these folks, what they are planning would be a great experience! Edited August 26, 2013 by dmfconsult (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akabrew Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 The Orange County Chaoter BCA Caravan up the Ca. coast to Portland . will depart on July 22, 2014. We plan to drive to San Rafael the first day a bit of a push 474 miles from Disneyland Anaheim Ca. We have an email address to keep track of everything and send updates. . If you are interested in going contact us at buickroadtrip@gmail.com Any and all are welcome to join in at any point in the tour even if you are not driving a Buick. Plans for the return down the coast are in the works. I will not be able to reply to any emails this week. AKABREW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 JULY 23 - 26, 2014 hopefully we will be able to help more members actually plan to attend.I'll need constant motivation to finish my car in the next ten months ("finish" is a relative term - let's just call it getting it safely drivable for a long trip). Where in Portland - my favourite city in the whole wide world - will the BCA National Meet be held? What is the host hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hi Rob;The hotel is the Red Lion on the River and its on the north end of Portland on Hayden Island, right beside the I5 and the Columbia River. Looks like a great spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMPACTBC Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I almost ordered the SRT but I figured I could get in enough trouble with just the R/T model, plus there was a $1200 gas guzzler charge that I was unwilling to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMPACTBC Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 There will be two caravans leaving S. CA for the BCA National in Oregon, one is going up the Coast on HWY 101 to San Rafael in one day and the other is going up U.S.Hwy 99 before cutting over to HWY 101 in the San Rafael area. This second caravan leaving on July 21 will take 2 days to get to Garberville, CA on HWY.101. This is being done to avoid the coast HWY 101 one day 483 mile trip to San Rafael. After Garberville, think both caravans will be going up HWY 101 thru the Redwoods and then taking HWY 199 to Grants Pass for the night. In Grants Pass it is recommended that we stay in the Riverside Inn which is a great place to stay right on the Rough River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Red Lion on the River and its on the north end of Portland on Hayden IslandWow, it's practically on the swap meet grounds! Very familiar territory for Northwest old car hobbyists. Excellent choice. Did I ever mention how much I love Portland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckfmtexas Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Anybody thinking of driving from Texas/Oklahoma/Arkansas region?Chuck Nixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Anybody thinking of driving from Texas/Oklahoma/Arkansas region? Chuck NixonTexas Road Warriors...use the search feature on these forums for out past adventures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hi Chuck,Probably some of us from Central Texas will go. I dont do well in caravans though as I go like a bat out of hell and normally cover 600 miles / day. There are other people who dont push like I do. You going to trailer or drive the 32 ?Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Maine Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Brian, I can't believe you have never been to Maine! Any time you want to come, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Brian, I can't believe you have never been to Maine! Any time you want to come, let me know.Cool thanks John. There are some car museums I really would like to get to up there at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 It seems to me that you should take 101 North from Los Angeles. That way you could stop in Atascadero at Bobs Automobilia for spare parts for the trip. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 You should bring your Buick up to Portland Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeSabreToothTiger Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I'll be waiting for you guys here in Portland. Can't wait to see the Buick family!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Bill You will have to talk Bob Sr into taking one of his Buicks up, I am afraid it would be a long drive in my 14T I find it much safer to NOT own a Buick Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 anyone from new england going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 We will be driving from Kansas but we are going to drive to California to see some of the sights and then to Portland along the coast. Taking 3 weeks or soChuck Kerls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Hanning Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Chuck, What car to you intend to take on that Caravan? It might have bearing on our USA destination for our flights from New Zealand to attend the Nationals! I am tempted to buy another Buick, (in the USA), and join you.Mike HanningChristchurchNew ZealandBCA #40630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 75RivGS Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 For that same idea (caravan and attending nats) we're looking for another Buick somewhere on the west coast (preferably a 67/68 Electra/Wildcat or a 71 Riviera) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob H Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 While you are taking in the Rouge and the Rough Rivers I recommend spending a little time at the Rogue River. Enjoy your visit to Oregon. Bob H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMPACTBC Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I PLAN ON GOING ON THE JET BOAT RIDE ON THE RIVER ON THE WAY BACK AFTER THE B.C.A. NAT'L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Mike righ now we are planning to take our Reatta. Dont really have any hard plans yet but I figure on 2 days from LosAngles. There are several museums we want to stop at on the way.When your get your travel plan tell me where and when....Sounds like fun, Ill buy the first BUDChuck Kerls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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